REHAU RAUTOOL M1 Hydraulic Equipment Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- REHAU
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REHAU RAUTOOL M1 Hydraulic Equipment Instruction Manual
SAFETY WARNINGS
The tool is intended to be used with original REHAU supplementary sets for the fabrication of all REHAU compression sleeve systems for the size range 16–40 mm.
Read all of the safety warnings
and assembly instructions prior to the initial operation of the tool.
Follow these operating instructions and always keep the safety warnings with
the tool.
In addition to the operating instructions, always observe generally applicable
statutory and other binding regulations relating to the prevention of and
protection against accidents.
General safety warnings:
- Keep your workplace clean and free of obstructions. Make sure there is always sufficient light.
- Keep children, pets and unauthorised persons away from the place at which you are working.
- Wear suitable working clothing. Do not wear loosely fitting clothes or jewellery! They may get caught in moving parts. Wear a hairnet if you have long hair. Use goggles.
- Do not touch moving parts (risk of crushing fingers)!
- Be alert! Only use the tool if you have received instructions on how to use it.
- Keep your tools in a safe place. When not in use, tools should be kept in dry, closed rooms out of reach of children.
- The tool is suitable for creating REHAU compression sleeve joints only. Do not use the tool for other purposes!
- Only operate the tool with original REHAU parts and accessories.
- Maintenance and repair work should be done only in a service centre authorised by REHAU. We will not be responsible for any work performed by an unauthorised person. The addresses of authorised service centres can be found in the attachment or they can be obtained from your REHAU sales office.
REHAU will not accept any liability for damage or injury attributable to
unsafe product use, poor maintenance or improper product and system usage.
For planning and assembly kindly use our current Technical Information
brochure. You can obtain the currently applicable version of the document from
your responsible specialist wholesaler or your REHAU sales office. It is also
available to download at www.rehau.com.
DELIVERY DETAILS
RAUTOOL M1, mat.no. 11377641005
- Base tool M1
- 2 locking pins
- Pipe cutter 40
- Expanding pliers QC
- Tube of lubricant
- Cleaning brush
- Transport case M1
- Operating instructions
REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES
Pipe cutter 40
for the burr-free cutting of plastic and metal plastic composite pipes up to
dimensions of 25, 32 and 40 mm.
Mat.no. 13152421001
Compression jaw set M1 40
for the compression of joints up to 40 mm in combination with the RAUTOOL
M1
Mat.no. 12017981001
Expander heads QC
Expander heads with bayonet coupling for a quick dimension change e.g. for
RAUTITAN flex or stabil:
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Mat.no. 12141691001
Expander head 16 x 2.2 QC -
Mat.no. 12141711001
Expander head 20 x 2.8 QC -
Mat.no. 12141721001
Expander head 25 x 3.5 QC -
Mat.no. 12141751001
Expander head 32 x 4.4 QC -
Mat.no. 12092241001
Expander head 16.2 x 2.6 stabil QC -
Mat.no. 12092251001
Expander head 20 x 2.9 stabil QC -
Mat.no. 12092261001
Expander head 25 x 3.7 stabil QC -
Mat.no. 12092271001
Expander head 32 x 4.7 stabil QC
Pipe cutters 16/20 RAUTITAN
for the burr-free cutting of plastic pipes and metal-plastic composite pipes
up to dimensions of 16 and 20 mm
Mat.no. 12474741001
Compression jaw set M1 16/20 and/or 25/32
for the compression of joints up to 16/20 or 25/32 mm in combination with the
RAUTOOL M1
Mat.no. 11373641001
Mat.no. 11377441001
Expansion device M1 40 x 5.5
for the expansion of PE-Xa pipes in combination with the RAUTOOL M1
Mat.no. 11373441001
We stock a range of spare and accessory parts for your REHAU assembly tools.
Your REHAU customer consultant will be pleased to advise you.
Detailed descriptions of the accessories/replacement parts can be found in the
corresponding current Technical Information/Operating instructions.
TOOL OPERATION
Attention risk of injury!
Improper handling of the REHAU tool may result in personal injury and/or
material damage.
- Whenever changing the compression jaw sets, ensure the locking pins are completely and safely locked into place.
- The battery must be removed from the tool before changing the compression jaw sets (inadvertent actuation).
- Before each use, check the compression jaw sets, expander bits, expander sets and the tool for visible damage. Damaged tools must not be used and should immediately be sent to an authorised service centre for repair.
- When inserting the expander bit, always clip the expander bit fully into the compression jaws.
Expanding tool
Expanding pliers QC:
Fully open the expanding pliers QC (>90° position) and completely unscrew the
expander heads and/or lock-in securely using a bayonet coupling (right-hand
rotation). Use QC expander heads that conform to the pipe dimensions (for
example, 16 x 2.2).
Caution:
Always insert the expander head fully into the pipe all the way up to the
stop!
Expanding device
40 mm pipes are expanded with the M1 expanding device. The expanding device is
inserted into the compression jaws M1 40 and fastened into place with the
retaining screw.
Before using the tool, check to make sure the seating is completely in the
clamping jaw and clamping action of the expanding device in the clamping jaw
are correct (i.e. to avoid falling out).
COMPRESSION TOOL OPERATION
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To slide the compression jaws onto the tool cylinder, always push the long compression jaw first and then the short one.
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By rotating the tool cylinder, the compression jaws can be brought into the correct working position.
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Secure both jaws into place by fully inserting the short locking pin into the long compression jaw and the longer locking pin into the shorter jaw.
Caution:
Ensure the identical alignment of the double jaws (for example, 25 mm). Always fully insert the locking pins!
The pipe gripper is used when making vertical joints to keep the compression sleeve away from the pipe expansion area. The pipe gripper can be used to push back and hold the insulation or corrugated tube to provide the space needed for making the compression sleeve joints. -
Always change the compression jaws in the starting position (tool handle in maximum configuration).
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Failure to observe these instructions may result in damage to the jointing technique, to the tool and in personal injury.
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Using the pipe cutter, cut the pipe to required length at right angles and without leaving burrs.
Caution:
Keep your hand at a safe distance from the tool. Do not use saws or similar equipment!
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Push the compression sleeve over the pipe
Caution:
With metal compression sleeves, the inside chamfer must point towards the joint.
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Expansion with expanding pliers QC:
Expand the pipe, rotate 30° and repeat.
The minimum distance between expander head and compression sleeve must be two compression sleeve lengths. -
Insert fitting into pipe up to the stop. After a brief period, the fitting will sit tightly in the pipe (memory effect).
Caution:
All sealing ribs must be covered. The fitting may fall out of the pipe until the memory effect is fully functional! Ensure the fitting is in a straight position!
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Fully insert the joint into the clamping tool.
Caution:
Do not tilt! Tool must be applied the entire surface and at right angles.
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Select the “compression mode” by moving the button into position position.
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Slide the compression sleeve up to the fitting by repeatedly operating the ratchet mechanism.
Caution:
Stop the ratchet action as soon as the compression sleeve is in contact with the fitting! “Over-pressing” of the fitting components must be avoided! (May result in fitting damage or jamming of the tool)
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Select the “release mode” by moving the button into its lower position (down and to the side).
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Close the handles again until the locking pawl is released. Then open the handles fully to their 90° position in order to move the tool into the initial position.
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Completed compression sleeve joint.
Processing at temperatures under -10°C and over +45°C may result in damage to jointing components, to the tool and/or in personal injury.
- Do not use the tool at temperatures below -10 °C
- At lower temperatures (below 0°C) it is recommended that the jointing components be stored in a warm environment before being processed.
IMPORTANT NOTES
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Always apply clamping jaws or jointing technique at right angles, making sure they completely contact the entire surface.
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Never work with a damaged expander head as this will damage the pipe! Your dealer or your REHAU sales office will immediately provide you with a replacement.
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Make sure the fitting is correctly positioned in the tool. Applying the tool to the wrong fitting will over-compress the joint.
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When using the expanding device, check to make sure the position in the clamping jaw and clamping action of the expanding device in the clamping jaw are correct (to avoid falling out) before using the tool.
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Your tool is equipped with the REHAU QC expander system. In order to avoid damage to the pipe, do not use REHAU RE expander system parts (until 1996) with QC expander system components!
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Grease the taper of the expander tools regularly (tube of lubricant is supplied with the tool). To avoid excess grease entering the pipe, do not grease the taper too much!
Caution:
Do not grease the expander segments that are in contact with the pipe!
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Caution:
Never allow the fitting components with a large outer diameter to make contact with the jaw teeth as this will significantly reduce the contact surface for compression action. -
Fitting components with large ex ! – ternal diameters must be placed and compressed on the “free side”.
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Always insert the expanding tool into the pipe up to the stop. Do not tilt the expanding tool!
IMPORTANT NOTES RAUTITAN
Compatibility dimension 40
Under no circumstances!
MAINTENANCE NOTES
Regular inspection:
- Always keep compression jaw sets, expander heads and cylinder clean. When dirty, clean them with a brush and oil them. The tool is then to be stored in a dry place.
- Before each use, check the compression jaw sets, the expanding device and the tool for damage or visible wear. Damaged tools must no longer be used and should immediately be sent to an authorised service centre for repair
- Make sure that the jaw sets are fully applied across the entire surface and at a right angle during the compression process, and the compression sleeve is inserted up to the fitting.
- Regularly grease the expanding tool tapers. Do not apply grease to the surface of expander segments! If excess grease is applied to the expanding segments, the segments have to be cleaned thoroughly (for example, petroleum ether) and subsequently dried.
Grease the inside of the cylinder regularly (tube of lubricant is enclosed); ensure the outer surface of the cylinder remains dry. Compression jaws are not greased.
Grease the taper of the expander tools regularly (tube of lubricant is
supplied with the tool). Do not apply too much grease to the taper to avoid
any excess grease getting into the pipe.
Caution:
Do not grease the surface of the expander segments that are in contact with
the pipe! Keep the outer surfaces free from grease.
Repairs:
Risk of accident!
Do not perform any repairs on the tool yourself! Repairs should only be
carried out by an authorised service centre.
Storage:
Never store the tool if wet! Dry the tool and grease it. Then store it in a
dry place.
GUARANTEE CARD
For your safety, some tests under load were carried out on your new expander
and pipe clamping tool in the factory. It is unavoidable that traces of use
result from these tests. They do not however in any way detract from the
quality of the tool.
The tools have been tested and approved by our quality control department. If
despite the careful manufacture and assembly of the tool you still have reason
for complaint we kindly ask you to return the tool for repair or exchange
together with this guarantee card. Any further claims regardless of their type
are not valid.
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Our verbal and written advice with regard to usage is based on years of
experience and standardised assumptions and is provided to the best of our
knowledge. The intended use of REHAU products is described comprehensively in
the technical product information. The latest version can be viewed at
www.rehau.com/TI. We have no control over the
application, use or processing of the products. Responsibility for these
activities therefore remains entirely with the respective user/processor.
Where claims for liability nonetheless arise, they shall be governed
exclusively according to our terms and conditions, available at
www.rehau.com/conditions, insofar as nothing else has been agreed upon with
REHAU in writing. This shall also apply for all warranty claims, with the
warranty applying to the consistent quality of our products in accordance with
our specifications. Subject to technical changes.
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