Uponor ProPEX 200, Q6262000 Operation Manual

RADIANT HEATING AND

PLUMBING SYSTEMS

PROPEX®200 BATTERY

EXPANDER TOOL

OPERATION MANUAL

For connections to
Wirsbo AQUAPEX® tubing

ProPEX® 200 Battery Expander Tool Operation Manual

is published by

Uponor, Inc.

5925 148th Street West
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

www.uponor-usa.com

© 2006 Uponor, Inc.
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ved

First Edition
First Printing December 2006
Printed in the United States

This Operation Manual is published for building officials and plumbing
professionals interested in Uponor plumbing systems. This manual describes
general installation recommendations that use Wirsbo AQUAPEX® tubing
products. Be sure to follow local code requirements.

Uponor has used reasonable efforts in collecting, preparing and providing
quality information and material in this manual. However, system enhancements
may result in modification of features or specifications without notice. For the
most current technical information, go to the Uponor website at
www.uponor-usa.com.

Uponor is not liable for installation practices that deviate from this manual or are
not acceptable practices within the mechanical trades. Refer to the Wirsbo
AQUAPEX Professional Plumbing Installation Guide to install Wirsbo AQUAPEX
tubing in plumbing systems.

Please direct any questions regarding the suitability of an application or a
specific design to your local Uponor representative. For the name of your local
representative, please call toll free [phone].

Table of Contents

Section 1 — Overview

Tool Kit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Section 2 — Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Section 3 — Battery Operation

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Battery Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Section 4 — Expander Tool Operation and Guidelines

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Proper Tool and Head Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Section 5 — Making ProPEX Connections

Tools Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Important Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Making

3

⁄8" ProPEX Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Disconnecting a ProPEX Brass Fitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ProPEX Connection Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cold-weather Expansions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Section 1 – Overview

The ProPEX® 200 Battery Expander Tool
(Q6262000) is an electro-hydraulic tool with
microprocessor-based intelligence that makes fast,
easy connections to

3

⁄8" through 2" Wirsbo

AQUAPEX® tubing.

The tool includes a 1

1

⁄2" pistol for making

connections to

3

⁄8" through 11⁄2" tubing and a 2"
pistol with a 2" H-series expander head for
making connections to 2" tubing.

Note: Expander heads for 3⁄8" through 11⁄2"
tubing are sold separately.

Tool Kit Components

The ProPEX 200 Battery Expander Tool Kit features the following

components.

• ProPEX 200 Battery Expander Tool

- 2" Pistol (replacement part (Q6262020)

- 1

1

⁄2" Pistol (replacement part Q6262015)

- 2" H-series Expander Head (replacement part Q6282000)

- 10-foot Hydraulic Hose (replacement part Q6262010)

- Hydraulic Pump

• Two Batteries (replacement part Q6260200)

• Battery Charger (replacement part Q6260700)

• Expander Head Lubricant (Molykote G-n plus)

• Operation Manual

• Carrying Case

Note: If any contents listed are missing or damaged, please contact your
Uponor sales representative or distributor for assistance.

Keep all tool components in the carrying case, which can also store several
optional expander heads. To protect the internal driver, store the tool with an
expansion head in place.

Important Information

• For safety reasons, always start the tool with an expander head on it.

• Remove the battery from the tool when storing for more than one
hour. A fully charged battery will drain in 20 days if left attached to
the tool and unused.

• Do not keep the battery attached to the tool for longer than 20 days.
This could hinder the battery’s ability to recharge in the future.

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Section 2 – Technical Data

ProPEX 200 Battery Expander Tool

Dimensions 131⁄2" x 7" x 13" (340mm x 180mm x 330mm)

Weight 19.3 lbs. (8.8 kg) with full oil tank and battery

Maximum Tubing Size 2"

Rated Pressure 8,000 psi (550 bar)

Motor 400-watt, DC motor, equipped with thermal

protection

Recommended Oil Texaco AW 32 Hydraulic Oil or equivalent

Operating Range 32 to 100°F (0 to 38°C)

Storage Range* 32 to 100°F (0 to 38°C)

Sound Level < 80 decibels (dB)

Protection Level IP43 according to NF EN60529, DIN40050,

IEC529 and BS5490

Note: Storing the battery in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) greatly reduces
battery capacity.

Rapid Charger

Power Supply 110VAC
Output Voltage 24VDC
Recharging Time 70 minutes
Weight 4 lbs.
Operating Range 50 to 104°F (10 to 40°C)

Battery

Output 24VDC, 3.3Ah
Type Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Weight 3.3 lbs.
Operating Range 50 to 104°F (10 to 40°C)

Expander Head

Weight 0.3 lb. (average)

Working Range

2" tubing ~16 to 18 fittings per charge

Optional Expander Heads

3

⁄8" tubing ~80 to 90 fittings per charge

1

⁄2" tubing ~80 to 90 fittings per charge

5

⁄8" tubing ~80 to 90 fittings per charge

3

⁄4" tubing ~80 to 90 fittings per charge
1" tubing ~80 to 90 fittings per charge
1

1

⁄4" tubing

~60 to 65 fittings per charge

1

1

⁄2" tubing ~45 to 50 fittings per charge