aquatechnik BST 32 PLUS Beaker Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
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aquatechnik BST 32 PLUS Beaker

Specifications

Product Name: Bicchieratrice BST 32 PLUS
Battery: Lithium Battery 18V
Safety System: Safety system BST 32 PLUS Pipe Flaring Machine

Product Description
The Bicchieratrice BST 32 PLUS is a patented pipe-flaring machine powered by an 18V Lithium Battery. It features a safety system for secure operation.

Features

Patented design
Lithium Battery 18V for cordless operation
Safety system for enhanced protection

EC MARKING AND DECLARATION

As a guarantee that the design and construction of the appliance has been carried out pursuant to Machinery Directive 2000/42/EC and current EU directives, in addition to complying with harmonized standards at the design stage and meeting basic health and safety requirements contained in Annex 1, a nameplate bearing the key data and CE symbol has been affixed to the central body of the device.

NOTICE
Any changes made to the device shall immediately render the EC declaration issued by the manufacturer null and void. In this case, under no circumstances shall the manufacturer accept any liability.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The nameplate referred to above must not be removed and must remain legible at all times. In the event of wear and tear or damage, the user is obliged to contact the manufacturer immediately.

Manufacturer
Modell
Rated voltage or Frequency phases
Serial number
Year of manufacture
QR Code referring to the instructions

EC CERTIFICATION

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Complies with all prescribed provisions of Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) and the following EU directives: Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility), Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) and Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) further
DECLARES that the following harmonized standards have been applied: EN ISO 12100: “Risk assessment and risk reduction”; EN ISO 14118: “safety of machinery – prevention of unexpected start-up, EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-29” safety of electrical equipment, EN 62233 “measurement of electromagnetic fields”.
The company hereby undertakes to provide, in response to a suitably substantiated request from national authorities, information pertinent to the machine addressed by this declaration, without prejudice to the intellectual property rights of the machine manufacturer. The information will be forwarded directly to the requesting national authority. $aquatechnik-BST-32-PLUS- Beaker- $4$$

INSPECTION ON DELIVERY

Upon delivery, open the packaging to check that the contents have not been damaged cosmetically. If the device has been handled improperly or if it shows any dents or damage, notify the shipping company and technical support immediately.

WARRANTY

The Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS is covered by a warranty for all its components for 1 year and 3 months from the date of purchase and in any event no later than 1 year from the date of first use. The warranty shall be applicable for all defects attributable to manufacturing faults or inaccuracies, whereas it shall not be applicable in the event of tampering, modifications or repairs carried out by entities other than Aquatechnik repair workshops, nor shall it be applicable in the event of damage to property or injury to persons resulting from carelessness or improper use of the device.
NB: transportation costs resulting from shipping the device under warranty to Aquatechnik shall be borne by the customer.

WARNINGS INCLUDED IN THE BOOKLET

DANGER: indicates an imminently dangerous situation which, if not averted, may result in severe injury or even death. Use of this term is limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING: indicates a potentially dangerous situation which, if not averted, may result in severe injury (and in extreme cases death).
CAUTION: indicates a potentially dangerous situation which, if not averted, may result in minor injury to persons or damage to the device. This also alerts the user to incorrect operating procedures.

Read the cautionary notices in these instructions carefully as they provide important information regarding the safe use and maintenance of flaring tools.

The purpose of this booklet, hereinafter referred to simply as the ‘manual’, is to enable the user, and especially the direct user, to take all necessary measures and provide all necessary personnel and material resources for the safe and long-lasting use of the machines. This manual has been drawn up in accordance with current applicable standards and in compliance with point 1.7.4 of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
This manual MUST be retained for the entire life of the machine and in the event of need (e.g. damage that may even partially compromise consultation, etc.) users must request a new copy from the manufacturer.

WARNINGS INCLUDED IN THE BOOKLET

If the Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS is handed over, the manual must also be handed over to the new owner.
The indicated safety regulations address all personnel authorised, instructed and delegated to perform the various activities and operations for the following:

transportation;
function;
use;
management;
maintenance;
cleaning;
decommissioning and disassembly.

CAUTION
NB: manual translated from the original Italian.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Use must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Incorrect use may result in injury to persons, animals or damage to property, for which the manufacturer shall not be liable.
The device must only be operated by adults who have been instructed accordingly and have carefully read the contents of this manual.
Children are not permitted to use the device as a toy and should neither clean nor operate it.

GENERAL WARNINGS

The customer is obliged to check that all copies of the manual distributed internally are up to date with the latest issue.
The manual bears a date and review number in order to ensure that the most up-to-date version is always used.
Staff are required to consult it thoroughly.
Staff must have a good understanding of operation and maintenance procedures.
Staff must be aware of the intended use and must refrain from dangerous practices.
Staff must read the safety precautions very carefully.
Staff must be aware of the residual risks.
Any modifications to the device must be carried out by the manufacturer.
It is prohibited for any persons to make changes of any nature to the contents and layout of this manual.
In the event of a malfunction, non-qualified staff must refrain from any attempt at repair or direct intervention.

GENERAL WARNINGS

Support and maintenance may be carried out only by qualified, professional staff.
Only original spare parts can be used.
It is prohibited to use the device for purposes other than those specified.

DANGER

The following are essential:

Keep the equipment clean and in good order.
Persons using the device should be of sound mind.
Do not operate the device when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair and clothes away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewelry or long hair may become entangled in moving parts.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment.
Do not operate when in danger of losing balance. Ensure proper posture and balance at all times. This allows better control of the power tool in unforeseen circumstances.
Do not remove or alter the labelling affixed by the manufacturer of the device.
Do not remove or bypass any built-in safety systems.
Hold the power tool by its insulated surfaces only. Keep handles and gripping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grip surfaces do not allow safe handling and control of the tool in unforeseen circumstances.
Protect rechargeable battery packs from moisture!
Do not expose rechargeable battery packs to fire!
Do not use defective or deformed rechargeable battery packs!
Do not open rechargeable battery packs!
Do not touch or short-circuit contacts on rechargeable battery packs!
A slightly acidic, inflammable liquid may leak from defective rechargeable Li- ion batteries!
DO NOT SMOKE OR ATTEMPT TO USE NAKED FLAMES
If battery fluid leaks and comes into contact with the skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. If rechargeable battery liquid comes into contact with eyes, rinse with fresh water and immediately seek medical attention!
If the device fails to operate, remove the rechargeable battery pack.
Before carrying out any adjustments, modifications, maintenance or cleaning tasks, remove the rechargeable battery pack from the tool.
Before inserting a rechargeable battery, ensure that the tool is switched off.
Remove any swarf and the like only with the device switched off.
LED indicator light: do not look directly at the emitted LED light.
Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and/or poorly lit areas can result in accidents.
MANUFACTURER DATA Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, i.e., in the presence of inflammable liquids, gases or dusts. Power tools create sparks that may ignite dusts or fumes.
Keep children and other persons at a distance when operating power tools. Distractions may result in the user losing control of the tool.

MANUFACTURER DATA

Administrative Seat – Production – Warehouses via P.F. Calvi, 40 – 20020 Magnago (MI) Italy tel. +39 0331 307015 – fax +39 0331 306923 www.aquatechnik.it

INTENDED USE

The Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS with reusable expander is a device for professional use; it has been designed to perform multilayer pipe flaring to ensure the seamless coupling of SAFETY series fittings.
Easy to use and indispensable on construction sites and in workshops.

IMPROPER USE

The Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS may only be used for the purposes stipulated by the manufacturer. Specifically:

do not use the Pipe Flaring Machine in environments for uses other than those indicated;
do not use the Pipe Flaring Machine in environments classified as partially or fully inflammable or with a risk of explosion;

IMPROPER USE

do not use the Pipe Flaring Machine unless trained in its use;
do not use the Pipe Flaring Machine in violation of safety regulations;
do not use the Pipe Flaring Machine or batteries outside the range of the specified operating temperatures;
do not modify the Pipe Flaring Machine in order to pierce objects or materials;
do not use the Pipe Flaring Machine when it is malfunctioning or makes unusual noises;
do not use the charger outdoors or in humid environments;
if 150 flaring processes are carried out consecutively, allow the equipment to cool down for at least 30 minutes.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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DESCRIPTION

The Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS, detailed layout of the various parts shown in the image below, essentially consists of three parts:

Device body – power tool with expander (machine certified by Aquatechnik)
Lithium-ion battery (original instructions annexed)
Battery charger (original instructions annexed)
The expansion system is driven by a battery-powered lithium-ion power tool. This device combines the convenience of battery-powered operation with the pull mechanism in the formation of flares. Extractors equipped with reusable expanders can process up to five hundred consecutive flares, depending on pipe diameter. The pull system guarantees calibrated flaring, observing the structural features of multilayer pipes. $aquatechnik-BST-32-PLUS-Beaker- $6$$

A Battery
B Advance button
C Emergency return device
D Pipe coupling with ejection device E Removable head
F Reusable expander
G Ring nut
H Extractor for reusable expander I LED light
L Cap
M Battery charger
N Unlocking tool
O Support

BATTERY CHARGER
IMAGES AND INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE ORIGINAL METABO MANUAL (170300020-0321)

Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible: Hereby declare that these chargers, identified by type and serial number 1), meet the requirements of all relevant directives 2) and standards 3). Technical documents for 4) – see page 3 of the Metabo manual.
Specified Conditions of Use
CAS (Cordless Alliance System) battery packs. This device is not designed for use by persons (including children) with physical, sensory or mental disabilities, or with insufficient experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety, or have received instructions on how to use the device by this person.

ASC 30-36 is suitable for charging Li-ion battery packs (14.4 V – 36 V, 1.3 Ah – 10 Ah, 4- 10 cells).
ASC 55, ASC 55 SE is suitable for charging Li-ion battery packs (12 V – 36 V, 1.3 Ah – 10 Ah, 3- 10 cells).
ASC 145, ASC 145 SE is suitable for charging Liion battery packs (12 V – 36 V, 1.3 Ah – 10 Ah, 3- 10 cells). – ASC ultra is suitable for charging Li-ion battery packs (corresponding to the print on the tool, either 14.4 V – 36 V, 1.3 Ah – 10 Ah, 4- 10 cells, or 12 V – 36 V, 1.3 Ah – 10 Ah, 3- 10 cells).
SC 60 Plus is suitable for charging Li-ion battery packs (14.4 V – 18 V, 1.3 Ah – 10 Ah, 4- 10 cells).
SC 30 is suitable for charging Li-ion battery packs (12 V – 18 V, 1.3 Ah – 10 Ah, 3- 10 cells).
ASC 55, ASC 55 SE is suited for charging NiCd battery packs (12 V, 1.7 Ah, 10 cells).

Never attempt to charge batteries that are not rechargeable. Danger of explosion!

The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by inappropriate use.
Generally accepted accident-prevention regulations and accompanying safety instructions should be observed.

General Safety Information

WARNING – Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING – Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow all safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for future reference.

Before using the charger, carefully read through and familiarise yourself with all the enclosed safety information and the Operating Instructions. Keep all enclosed documentation for future reference, and pass on your charger only together with this documentation.

Special Safety Instructions

For your own protection and for the protection of your power tool, pay attention to all parts of the text that are marked with this symbol!
Danger – electrical voltage..
A slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from defective Li-ion battery packs!

If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water and seek medical attention immediately!
Do not recharge a fully charged battery pack!

Only for use in indoor rooms.
Protect the charger from moisture!

Never allow children to use the device.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the tool.
Keep children away from the battery charger and the working area!
Keep your battery charger out of reach of children!
Pull out the mains plug immediately if the battery charger starts to smoke or flames emerge!
Do not insert objects into the ventilation slots on the battery charger – there is a danger of electric shocks and short circuits!
Do not use faulty battery packs.
In areas with high metal dust exposure do not charge any battery packs with AIR COOLED chargers.

Overview

See page 2 of the Metabo manual. The illustrations are regarded as exemplary for all devices.

Battery pack (not in scope of delivery)
Sliding seat
Operation display
Warning display

Initial Operation

Before commissioning, check that the rated mains voltage and mains frequency stated on the type plate match your power supply.
Devices like these that generate direct current caninfluence simple earth leakage protection devices. Use a type F or better, with a release current of max. 30 mA..
Before commissioning the charger, ensure that the air slots are free. Minimum distance to other objects is 5 cm!

Self-test Plug in.
The warning display (4) and the operating indicator (3) light up one after the other for approx. 1 second and the installed fan runs for approx. 5 seconds.

Use

Charging battery pack

Push the battery pack completely to the stop on the sliding seat (2).
The operating indicator (3) flashes.
Note: to have the charge level displayed on Li-ion battery packs, first take the battery pack out of the charger and then press the button on the battery pack..

Conservation charge

Once the charging process has finished, the battery charger automatically switches to conservation mode.
The battery pack can remain in the battery charger and is therefore always ready for use. The operating display (3) lights up continuously.

Faults

Warning display (4) lights up continuously
Battery pack is not charged.
Excessive/insufficient temperature.
When the temperature of the battery pack is between 0°C and 50°C, the charging process begins automatically.

Warning display (4) flashes

Battery pack is defective. Remove the battery pack immediately from the charger.
The battery pack was not pushed correctly onto the sliding seat (2). See chapter 7.1.

Repairs

Repairs to the charger must only be carried out by qualified electricians.
If the mains connection cable of this device is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or the Customer Service department of the manufacturer or a similarly qualified person to prevent en-dangering personnel and property. If you have Metabo charges that require repairs, please contact your Metabo service centre. See www.metabo.com for addresses

Environmental Protection

Observe national regulations on environmentally compatible disposal and on the recycling of disused machines, packaging and accessories.

Only for EU countries: never dispose of power tools in your household waste! According to European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste from Electric and Electronic Equipment and implementation in national law, used power tools must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.

Technical Specifications

See page 3.
U = voltage ranges of the battery packs
C = battery pack capacity
IC = charging current
t = charging time1)
1. Depending on the residual capacity and the temperature of the battery pack, real charging times
may deviate from the specifications.
Recommended ambient temperature when charging: 0°C to 40°C.
Changes due to technological progress reserved.
Device of protection class II
AC Power.

Rechargeable battery pack, capacity indicator and indicator fig. 2.

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Before use and in case of reduced efficiency, charge the battery pack. Instructions for charging the battery pack can be found in the operating instructions for the Metabo battery charger in the previous section.
Removal and application of the battery pack fig. 3. aquatechnik

Rechargeable battery pack almost discharged fig. 2, 3 (the electronics protect the battery from damage due to complete discharge). If an LED (11) flashes, this means that the battery pack is almost discharged. If necessary press button (10) and check the charge status on the LEDs (11). If the rechar-geable battery is almost discharged, it must be recharged!

LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK
PICTURES AND INFORMATION FROM THE ORIGINAL METABO MANUAL (17030016_00_1020)

An increase in battery temperature during charging and during use is a normal phenomenon. Overheating of the battery can temporarily block the charging operation. A special sensor inter-venes by restarting charging in the correct way (in this case the charging time may be longer). To preserve the service life and proper functioning of the battery, it is recommended to discharge it completely – at least the first few times – before recharging. Carrying out partial recharging of the batteries can lead to a reduction in battery runtimes.

TRANSPORTATION OF RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK

The 2.0 Ah lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, supplied with the Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS, if unmodified and completely original, do not require any additional packaging in accor-dance with UN3480 and UN3481, which regulate the transport of batteries with a range of more than 5.5 Ah. For more details regarding the transport of batteries by ship, road and air, safety information and disposal of packaging, please refer to the Metabo website page, which contains all environmental, health and safety information in accordance with European regulations. https://www.metabo.com/it/it/info/assistenza/ambiente- salute-sicurezza

ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

The operating environment in which the device is to be placed is a normal construction site or workshop environment and, therefore, a room sheltered from weather conditions such as rain, hail, snow, fog, etc. Naturally, it should be free from corrosive vapours or sources of excessive heat.

Environmental operating temperature must be between -20°C and 50°C
Relative humidity must be between 20% and 75%, non-condensing
Operating heights must be between 0 and 1000 m above sea level
Performance is limited at temperatures below 0 °C or heights above 1000 m
Permissible environmental temperature during storage: 0°C to 30°C

ON/OFF SETTING, BUTTON B fig.1

Power on: press push-button switch B.
Power off: release push-button switch B.
Note: the noise audible when the tool is switched off is due to the type of construction (rapid stop) and does not affect the operation and service life of the tool in any way.

ON/OFF SETTING, BUTTON B fig.1

The advance button (B) can and should only operate with continuous pressure of the operator’s finger. IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to forcibly jam button (B) with cable ties or any other clamping means. This button is a safety, dead man’s switch. Powering it off immediately upon release ensures safety for the operator.

STEPS FOR CREATING FLARES WITH REUSABLE EXPANDER

Fit the desired working diameter head onto the Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS.
To carry out this operation, the device must be in the resting posi tion. The Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS automatically positions itself in this state at the end of a flaring cycle. The Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS can, however, be brought to its resting position at any time by using the emergency return device (C, fig.2a-2b). $aquatechnik-BST-32-PLUS-Beaker- $17$$
Insert the reusable expander (F) with the flange facing the Pipe Flaring Machine into the removable head (E) as in figure 3. Screw on the ring nut (G).
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Cut the pipe with care, then insert the cap.
Insert the extractor (H) into the pipe, up to the stop on the flange of the reusable expander (F).
Caution : the pipe must be aligned on axis and parallel to the extractor (H, fig. 5).
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Engage the fitting into the resulting flare by pushing up to the stop.
Screw the cap up to the anti-loosening safety notch (use a 50600 series spanner).

CAUTION

NB: any removal of the fitting is achieved by releasing the cap using the fixed spanner. DO NOT REUSE caps that are already secured up to the anti- loosening system.
Replace the reusable expander (F) when the pipe has difficulty entering (fig. 5) or when it is worn (after approx. 500 flares).
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Allow the device or rechargeable battery pack to cool.

PROCESSING REMARKS

Use the support
The Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS is provided with a suitable sup-port (O), which can be used as tool support when working on a bench, and as support when one should use it on a site.
(fig. 6a)

Bench processing
Place the support ring (O, fig.6a) on the Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS tank and tighten the special screw (fig. 6b). The special shape of the support locks the equipment in a balance condition preventing it from falling and comfortably allows for bench processing on any work surface.
(fig. 6b)

EMERGENCY UNLOCKING

CAUTION: the Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS is equipped with an automatic device that, when the flaring process is complete, puts the equipment back in the rest position (reset time 4-5 seconds), ready to perform other flaring processes. It is however possible to place the equipment in this operating position manually.

Unscrew the cap of the emergency device (C) by accessing the gear below (fig. 7a);
Screw the cap head onto the screw until the machine is completely reset (fig. 7b);
At the end of the procedure, return the cap to the starting conditions.

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Operation 2

Unlocking tool (N)

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If operation 1 is not sufficient to unlock the Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS, repeat steps 1 and 2 of operation 1 and then:

unscrew the cap (L) on the back of the piston of the Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS (fig. 8);
screw in the unlocking tool (N) till the end (fig. 9a-9b);
using a screwdriver or 10 mm Allen key inserted in the end of the threa- ded rod (X), screw in the threaded rod itself (W) until the Pipe Flaring Ma- chine BST 32 PLUS returns to the start/rest position (fig. 10);
remove the unlocking tool (N) and screw the piston cap back on;
reposition the cap of the emergency device (C,fig. 11) in the starting position.

WARNING

Caution: do not perform any flaring processing while the unlocking device is inserted in the Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS.
Caution: in the event of an oil leak, do not allow the leaked oil to comes into contact with skin or eyes. Do not inhale or ingest.
Do not disperse into the environment.

RESIDUAL RISKS

Noise
The noise level of 80 dB(A) may be exceeded during operation.

Wear hearing protection!

Personal Protective Equipment
Use personal protective equipment. Wear eye protection at all times. Protective equipment such as dust masks, non-slip safety footwear, safety helmets or hearing protection reduce the likelihood] of personal injury.

Wear work gloves at all times!
Wear protective goggles at all times!
Keep hands away from working area when operating the tool!

Vibration

The vibrations produced by the device, taking into account the support system, do not pose a danger to the operator’s health. However, depending on the conditions of use and the state of the power tool or accessory tools, the actual load may be higher or lower.
Work breaks and reduced loading phases are recommended.
Based on the above, it is left to the user to test and establish appropriate safety measures, e.g. of an organisational/procedural nature.
Use of drugs, alcohol or medicines that affect reflexes impair the ability of the user when using the device! Persons under the influence of these substances are prohibited from carrying out any tasks or operating the device.

MAINTENANCE

To clean the device, use a cloth lightly moistened with a standard, non-aggressive detergent
DO NOT USE acids, thinners, solvents or powdered substances, which may damage the components.
For the proper operation of the Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS, we recommend two-yearly servicing at the Aquatechnik workshops.
Any work on the Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS must be carried out in Aquatechnik workshops; tampering with the device or any of its components shall render the warranty null and void.
In the event of considerable oil leakage from the device, return the Pipe Flaring Machine BST 32 PLUS immediately to Aquatechnik for inspection and repair.