Uponor Wirsbo ProPEX Q6301000 Installation Manual
ProPEX®Air Expander Tool
Installation Guide
ProPEX®Air Expander Tool
Installation Guide
Published by Uponor Wirsbo
5925 148th Street West
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 891-2000
© 2003 Uponor Wirsbo
All rights reserved
Second Edition
First Printing 1999
Printed in the United States of America
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Table of Contents
Section 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Section 2
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Section 3
Air Tool Operation and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Proper Tool Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Checking the Tool for Proper Expansion. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Removing the Cylinder Cap from the
Air Cylinder Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Filling the Oil Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety and Operational Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Repairs and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 4
Making ProPEX®Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Important Tips for a
Proper ProPEX Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
³⁄₈" AQUAPEX
®
ProPEX Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Important Tips for a Proper ³⁄₈" ProPEX Connection . . 10
Improper Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ProPEX Connection Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . 12
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Wirsbo ProPEX
®
Air Expander Tool
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Overview
The Wirsbo ProPEX®Air Expander Tool (Part No. Q6301000) makes
fast, easy connections to ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₂", ⁵⁄₈", ³⁄₄" and 1" AQUAPEX®and
hePEX™ plus tubing. The ProPEX Air Expander Tool eliminates the
need for manual expansions, making ProPEX connections as easy as
pulling the trigger.
Tool Components
Wirsbo’s ProPEX Air Expander Tool set includes:
• ProPEX Air Expander Tool
• ¹⁄₂" Expander Head (Q6310500)
• Hexagonal wrench
• Tool Lubricant (Q5590028)
• Air Expander Tool Oil (Q6301010)
• Carrying case
• Instruction manual
Keep all tool components in the carrying case, which can store three
additional expander heads. To protect the internal driver, store the
tool with an expansion head in place.
Note: Purchase ³⁄₈", ⁵⁄₈", ³⁄₄" and 1" expander heads separately.
The ProPEX Air Expander Tool is NOT designed for 1¹⁄₄" and 1¹⁄₂"
Wirsbo ProPEX Expander Heads.
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Technical Data
Wirsbo’s ProPEX Air Expander Tool is rated for use at 90 to 100 psi.
Do not operate the tool above 100 psi as high pressures can be
dangerous and will shorten the life of the tool.
Working Pressure: 90 to 100 psi
Consumption: 4 CFM
Capacity: ³⁄₈" to 1" AQUAPEX and hePEX plus tubing
Connection Size: ¹⁄₄" male quick connect fitting
Tool Weight: 4.1 lbs.
Tool Kit Weight: 5.6 lbs.
Expander Head Weight: 0.3 lb. (average)
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