GEBERIT 968751 Mapress Press Challenge User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- GEBERIT
Table of Contents
GEBERIT 968751 Mapress Press Challenge
Specifications
- Brand: Geberit
- Model: Mapress
- Product Code: 968.751.00.0(01)
- Intended Use: Pressing Geberit Mapress system pipes and press fittings
Product Information
The Geberit Mapress pressing collars are designed to press Geberit Mapress system pipes and press fittings. It is essential to use Geberit Mapress pressing collars that correspond to the diameter of the press fittings being processed. The product features glide segments, press contour, grooves, collar joints, and segment shells.
Product Usage Instructions
1. Preparation
Ensure you have the correct Geberit Mapress pressing collar for the fitting diameter.
2. Application
- Place the Geberit Mapress pressing collar around the press fitting.
- Verify that the press contour of the collar is correctly positioned on the fitting bead of the press-fitting.
- Rotate the closed Geberit Mapress pressing collar into the press position.
3. Pressing Process
- Use the Geberit intermediate jaw in the Geberit Mapress condition.
- Release both jaw levers.
- Only use technically sound and maintained pressing collars for the pressing process. Keep the intermediate jaw away during pressing.
4. Maintenance
Follow the maintenance rules specified for Geberit pressing collars.
5. Disposal
Dispose of the product as per the guidelines provided by the documentation authority.
FAQs
- Q: What is the intended use of the Geberit Mapress pressing collars?
- A: The collars are exclusively for pressing Geberit Mapress system pipes and press fittings.
- Q: What should be done before starting the pressing process?
- A: Ensure you have the correct size of Geberit Mapress pressing collar for the press fitting being used.
- Q: What safety precautions should be taken during the pressing process?
- A: Always wear safety goggles and a helmet to prevent any potential hazards during operation.
Basic safety notes
Intended use
The Geberit Mapress pressing collars are intended exclusively for pressing Geberit Mapress system pipes and press fittings. Geberit only recommends using Geberit Mapress pressing collars in the following pressing tools which have a permanently installed adapter jaw:
- Geberit pressing tools that carry the same compatibility mark as the Geberit Mapress pressing collar
- pressing tools from other manufacturers that have been approved by Geberit for processing
Geberit Mapress system pipes and press fittings. → See the Technical Information “Compatible pressing tools for the Geberit Mepla, Geberit Mapress and Geberit Volex pressing systems” Other pressing tools have not been tested by Geberit in terms of their suitability for the Geberit Mapress pressing collars. Using pressing tools with excessive pressing force can significantly reduce the service life of the pressing collars Only use Geberit Mapress pressing collars that correspond to the diameter of the Geberit Mapress press fittings to be processed. Only skilled persons qualified in pipe installations are permitted to use Geberit Mapress pressing collars.
Improper use
WARNING
Risk of injury when used in pressing tools with excessive press capacity
- Only use pressing tools as intended.
Geberit Mapress pressing collars and adapter jaws are intended exclusively for use in accordance with this user manual. Other uses are deemed to be improper and can lead to injury.
User qualifications
Without suitable training, users cannot detect or may incorrectly estimate the hazards presented by the pressing procedure. They are therefore at risk of injuring themselves or others.
- Users must be conversant with and apply country-specific safety regulations.
- Users working with Geberit pressing collars and Geberit adapter jaws for the first time must have been instructed by an expert in safe handling or have attended a specialist course.
Following information and instructions
- Failure to observe the safety notes and instructions can lead to injuries.
- Read through and observe all safety notes and instructions relating to the pressing tool, Geberit pressing collar and Geberit adapter jaw before commissioning.
- Read and observe the safety notes for the consumables used.
- Retain all safety notes and instructions for future use.
Avoiding hazards caused by defective Geberit pressing attachments
WARNING
Risk of injury caused by flying fragments
- Wear protective goggles and a protective helmet. Geberit pressing attachments (pressing jaws, pressing collars, adapter jaws) are exposed to significant forces during the pressing procedure and wear out. The use of worn or damaged Geberit pressing attachments can lead to injuries.
- Only use pressing attachments if they are in perfect working order.
- Maintain the pressing attachments regularly. → See maintenance regulations for Geberit pressing attachments.
- Only store the pressing attachments in dry rooms.
- Transport pressing attachments in shock-protected transport cases.
- Regularly inspect pressing attachments for defects and damage before and after every use. Inspect the pressing attachments particularly for incipient cracks in the pressing contour and on the flanges.
- If there are incipient cracks: take the pressing attachments out of service immediately, label them as defective and do not use them again. Avoiding damage to Geberit pressing attachments caused by faulty pressing operations
Geberit pressing attachments (pressing jaws, pressing collars, adapter jaws) can be damaged by faulty pressing operations or use; for example, by being pressed by foreign bodies.
- Do not tilt the pressing attachments on the pressfitting.
- Hook the claws of the adapter jaw into the pressing collar correctly.
- If you suspect that the pressing attachments are damaged (for example, if sharp edges appear on the pressfitting after the pressing procedure), they must be replaced.
Using personal protective equipment
People can be injured without suitable protective equipment. Wear a protective helmet, protective goggles and safety shoes during the pressing procedure.
Explanation of symbols
Symbols in the instructions
Symbols on the product
Product description
Structure of the Geberit Mapress pressing collars
- Sliding segments
- Pressing contour
- Grooves
- Collar joints
- Segment shells
Operation
Fitting the Geberit Mapress pressing collar around the pressfitting
- To open the Geberit pressing collar, pull the collar segments apart and fit the pressing collar around the Geberit pressfitting.
- Make sure that the pressing contour of the Geberit pressing collar is positioned correctly on the fitting bead of the Geberit pressfitting.
- Turn the closed Geberit pressing collar to the pressing position.
Hooking the Geberit adapter jaw into the Geberit Mapress pressing collar
WARNING
Risk of injury caused by flying fragments if used incorrectly or if worn or damaged adapter jaws are used
- Only use the adapter jaw if it is in perfect working order.
- Make sure that the adapter jaw used fits the pressing collar.
- If the adapter jaw has been used incorrectly, or in a way that does not comply with its intended use, do not continue to use it and have it tested by an authorised repair shop.
- Wear suitable protective equipment (protective goggles, protective helmet, etc.).
ATTENTION
Damage to the Geberit pressing collar if Geberit adapter jaw is used incorrectly
- Make sure that the claws of the Geberit adapter jaw always completely embrace the pins of the Geberit pressing collar.
ATTENTION
Damage to the tool caused by incorrect use
- Only use Geberit pressing attachments (pressing jaws, pressing collars, adapter jaws) that carry the same compatibility mark as the pressing tool
- To open the Geberit adapter jaw, push both jaw levers together.
- Guide the claws of the Geberit adapter jaw into the grooves of the Geberit pressing collar and hook them into the pins
- Release both jaw levers.
Pressing with Geberit Mapress pressing collars
CAUTION
Danger of cutting due to sharp edges on the Geberit pressfitting Defective Geberit pressing collars can cause sharp edges to form on the Geberit pressfitting.
- Only use pressing collars that are in perfect working order and are maintained.
- Check the pressfitting for sharp edges after the pressing procedure and replace the pressing collar if necessary.
CAUTION
Danger of crushing
- Keep your hands at a safe distance from the Geberit pressing collar and adapter jaw.
ATTENTION
Damage to the Geberit pressing collar due to a failed pressing sequence
- The Geberit pressing collar can be damaged by a failed pressing sequence.
- Replace the damaged pressing collar and take it out of service.
ATTENTION
Leaking connection due to failed pressing sequence
- Have any Geberit pressing collars that have not been closed completely, as well as the adapter jaw and pressing tool, inspected by an authorised repair shop.
- Replace any connections that have not been pressed correctly. They must not be pressed again.
- Press the Geberit pressfitting. → See operating instructions for the relevant pressing tool.
- After the pressing procedure, check that the Geberit pressing collar is fully closed.
- Open the Geberit adapter jaw and remove it from the Geberit pressing collar.
- Open the Geberit pressing collar and detach it. If a press connection has not been completely pressed – in the event of a power cut, for example – it must be pressed again. The Geberit pressing jaw and the pressing collar must not be removed or rotated during the process. Corrective pressing is performed in the same way as a normal pressing operation. Depending on the state of the preliminary pressing, there may be considerable idle stroke before the pressing tool engages during corrective pressing
Maintenance
Maintenance regulations for Geberit pressing collars For safety reasons, it is absolutely essential to observe the following maintenance intervals and perform the maintenance work described. The same also applies to the mandatory maintenance regulations for the pressing tools. The Geberit Mapress pressing collars are marked with a service sticker that indicates the date of the next mandatory maintenance to be carried out by an authorised repair shop. Pressing collars that are not maintained, or are not professionally maintained, can cause accidents and injuries. The pressing collar must always be taken for maintenance together with the pressing tool in its transport case
| Maintenance interval | Maintenance work |
|---|
Regularly, before use, at the start of the working day
| ▶ Check the Geberit pressing collar for externally visible defects such as damage, material cracks, patches of rust and other signs of wear. If defects are present, replace the pressing collar or have the defects repaired by an authorised repair shop.
• Spray the pressing contour with a lubricant recommended by Geberit and clean with a cloth.
• Remove deposits in the pressing contour.
• Check that the collar joints and sliding segments can be moved easily. If necessary, move the joints and segments several times until they are able to move easily.
After one year at the latest, in accordance with the information on the service sticker|
▶ Have an authorised repair shop check the pressing collar’s state of wear.
Authorised repair shops
The addresses of authorised repair shops can be requested from the Geberit sales companies
Disposal
Disposal of Geberit pressing attachments Geberit pressing attachments are made of steel. Therefore, Geberit pressing attachments (pressing jaws, pressing collars, adapter jaws) that are no longer in use do not belong in non- recyclable waste. They must be directly returned to Geberit for proper disposal or sent to a local collection point for scrap metal.
Conformity
Declaration of conformity for Geberit pressing attachments Geberit pressing attachments (pressing jaws, pressing collars, adapter jaws) are part of a system and do not have their own declaration of conformity. The relevant declarations of conformity are included with the pressing tools. Person in charge of documentation Jörg Schneider, Product Compliance, Geberit International AG, 8645 Jona, Switzerland
Contact
- Geberit International AG
- Schachenstrasse 77, CH-8645 Jona
- documentation@geberit.com
- www.geberit.com