GEBERIT ACO 203XL Pressing Tool Instruction Manual
- July 27, 2024
- GEBERIT
Table of Contents
GEBERIT ACO 203XL Pressing Tool
Specifications
- Operating Manual: ACO 203XL ACO 203XLPLUS
- Manufacturer: Inicom Service GmbH
- Operating Voltage: 18 V
- Battery Type: Geberit Lithium-Ion Battery Milwaukee 18 V
FAQ
- Q: What type of battery should be used with the Geberit Press Tool?
- A: Only Geberit Lithium-Ion Battery Milwaukee 18 V should be used with this tool.
- Q: How to check the battery status?
- A: The tool has a load status indicator that shows the battery level.
- Q: What are the main components of the Geberit Press Tool?
- A: The main components include a blue LED, start button, press attachment, hold bolt, roller drive, warning sticker, sliding finger protection, latching bolt, rotatable press head, relief button, load status indicator, battery, and type plate.
KNOW HOW INSTALLED
General information
Note on this document
- The original instructions were written in German.
- All other language versions are translations of the original instructions.
Basic safety notes
Intended use
The Geberit pressing tool is exclusively used for pressing Geberit pressing
system pipes and press fittings.
Only use Geberit pressing attachments (pressing jaws, pressing collars, and
adapter jaws) that carry the compatibility mark or .
The Geberit pressing tool is exclusively intended to be used per these
operating instructions. Other uses are deemed to be improper and can lead to
serious injury or death.
The Geberit pressing tool is not intended for:
- use with other manufacturers’ pressing attachments
- use without pressing attachments inserted
The Geberit pressing tool together with Geberit pressing attachments is not intended for:
- pressing objects other than those specified in the operating instructions
- pressing the pipes and press fittings of other manufacturers
- pressing press fittings which have different dimensions to the pressing attachment
User qualifications
Without suitable training, users cannot detect or may incorrectly estimate the
hazards presented by the Geberit pressing tool. They are therefore at risk of
seriously injuring themselves or others.
- Skilled persons qualified in pipe installations only may be permitted to use the Geberit pressing tool.
- Users must be conversant with and apply country-specific safety regulations.
- Users working with the Geberit pressing tool for the first time must have been instructed by an expert in the safe handling of the pressing tool or have attended a specialist course.
Following information and instructions
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications
provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Read through and observe the following documents before commissioning
- the accompanying “Basic safety notes for electric tools” document
- the user manual for the Geberit pressing attachments in question
- the user manual for the battery charger
Avoiding hazards caused by defective Geberit pressing attachments
Geberit pressing attachments (pressing jaws, pressing collars, adapter jaws)
are exposed to a great deal of stress during the pressing procedure and will
wear out. The use of worn or damaged pressing attachments can lead to serious
injuries or death as a result of flying fragments.
- Only use pressing attachments if they are in perfect working order.
- Adhere to maintenance intervals.
- Regularly inspect pressing attachments for defects and damage before and after every use. Check for incipient cracks in the pressing contour and on the flange.
- If incipient cracks are detected in the pressing attachment, cease using it.
Avoiding damage to Geberit pressing attachments caused by faulty pressing operations
WARNING
Risk of injury caused by the use of incorrect pressing attachments
- Only use pressing attachments that correspond to the diameter of the press fittings to be processed.
Geberit pressing attachments can be damaged by faulty pressing operations or use, such as by being pressed by foreign bodies.
- Only use Geberit pressing attachments that carry the compatibility mark or .
- Do not tilt the pressing attachment on the pressfitting.
- If you suspect that the pressing attachment is damaged, replace it and have the damaged pressing attachment tested by an authorized repair shop.
Using personal protective equipment
Without suitable protective equipment, people may be seriously injured or
killed by flying fragments from Geberit pressing attachments.
- Wear a protective helmet and protective goggles during the pressing procedure.
Maintenance and repairs are only to be carried out by repair shops
Geberit pressing tools and Geberit pressing attachments that are not
maintained, or are not professionally maintained, can cause serious accidents.
- Users must comply with the date of the next maintenance inspection, stated on the service sticker.
- Maintenance and repair work may only be performed by authorized repair shops.
- Perform maintenance on the Geberit pressing tool and Geberit pressing attachments according to instructions. → See “Maintenance”,
Avoiding health hazards posed by permanent operation
Limit values for vibration emission values and noise annoyance can be exceeded
during continuous operation and be harmful to health.
- Wear vibration-absorbing gloves with rubber or foam padding.
- Schedule breaks and activities in places not exposed to vibration.
- Wear ear protection.
Explanation of symbols
Symbols in the instructions
Symbols on the Geberit pressing tool
Product Description
Construction and function
The Geberit pressing tool ACO 203XL / ACO 203XLplus consists of:
- pressing the tool with operating instructions
- pressing jaws with compatibility marks or adapter jaws and pressing collars with compatibility marks
- rechargeable battery and battery charger with operating instructions
- “General safety notes for electric tools” document
- transport case
The equipment may vary depending on the scope of delivery.
| Item no. | Designation | Function/Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pressing tool | – |
| 2 | Red LED | Lights up or flashes: malfunction → See “Rectifying malfunctions”, |
| 3 | Green LED | • Lights up: the tool is ready for operation. |
• Flashes: malfunction → See “Rectifying malfunctions”,
4| Blue LED| Lights up: radio communication active (ACO 203XLplus pressing
tool only).
Item no.| Designation| Function/Description
---|---|---
5| Start button| • Briefly press the button: activates the tool from idle
state.
• Long press (> 2 sec.): Start the pressing procedure.
6| Pressing attachment| • The pressing jaw or pressing collar with adapter jaw corresponds to the diameter of the pressfitting.
• Pressing attachment with warning note sticker
7| Retaining pin| Holds the pressing attachment in place
8| Roller drive| Transfers the pressing force from the pressing tool to the
pressing attachment.
9| Warning note sticker| • Warning sign: hazard from flying fragments.
• Safety note: read the operating instructions before commissioning and using the tool.
10| Movable finger guard| Two fastening positions for pressing attachments with different lengths
• Short pressing attachment: slide forward until the finger guard fastens into place.
• Long pressing attachment: slide backward until the finger
guard fastens into place.
11| Locking pin| Switches the return stroke limiter on and off
12| Swiveling pressing head| Can be rotated 180°. This can only be rotated
before
pressing.
13| Release button| Press and hold: interrupts the pressing procedure. Roller
drive moves back into the starting position.
14| Radio interface symbol| Bluetooth®1) radio interface (ACO 203XLplus
pressing tool
only).
15| Compatibility mark| Pressing attachments with the symbol and pressing
attachments with the compatibility symbol is compatible with the pressing
tool.
16| Charge level indicator
with test button
| Shows the capacity of the rechargeable battery.
17| Release button| Push in both release buttons: rechargeable battery can be
pulled out.
18| Rechargeable battery| Only use Geberit lithium-ion batteries of type
Milwaukee 18 V.
19| Specification plate| –
The Bluetooth® brand and its logos are the property of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used under license by Geberit.
Radio interface function
The pressing tools with the type designation “plus” are equipped with a
Bluetooth® radio interface. When used together with a mobile end device (iOS
or Android) and the NovoCheck- App
(www.novopress.de), the following functions are
available:
- reading out data, such as the number of pressing operations, tool status, serial number
- checking the tool electronics
- setting the pressing point light (if available) and the time until the idle state
- creating construction site reports
To establish a connection between the pressing tool and an end device, the
pressing tool must be ready for operation (tap the start button, green LED
lights up, blue LED flashes) and the NovoCheck-App must be installed on the
end device. The blue LED lights up when the Bluetooth® connection is
successfully established.
The blue LED goes out if it is not possible to establish a connection to the
end device before the first pressing operation. The pressing tool must be
completely switched off and on again before establishing a connection can be
reattempted. The rechargeable battery must also be removed briefly.
Technical data
| Operating voltage | 18 V DC |
|---|---|
| Rechargeable battery type | Lithium-ion battery 18 V |
| Power consumption | 450 W |
| Degree of protection | IP20 |
| Nominal force | 32 kN |
| Nominal period of operation | 30 minutes |
| Net weight (with rechargeable battery) | 3.8 kg |
| Maximum sound power level1) | 89 dB(A) |
| Sound pressure level at user’s ear1) | 78 dB(A) |
| Vibration emission value2) | ≤ 2.5 m/s² |
| Operating temperature | -20 – +60 °C |
| Wireless technology | Bluetooth® 4.0 smart |
| Frequency range | 2402.0–2480.0 |
| Maximum output power | 1.8 dBm |
| Type designation | ACO203XL (ACO 203XL) / ACO203XL BT |
(ACO 203XLplus)
Manufacturer| Novopress GmbH & Co. KG, Scharnhorststrasse 1, 41460 Neuss, Germany
- Measurement inaccuracy of the sound power level and sound pressure level: 3 dB(A)
- Measurement inaccuracy of the vibration emission value: 1.5 m/s2
Note: The stated vibration emission value is measured according to a standardized test process and can be used for comparison with other tools. The stated vibration emission value can also be used for an introductory estimation of the interruption of use. The vibration emission value can differ from the stated value during the actual use of the tool, depending on the way the tool is used. Depending on the actual operating conditions (intermittent operation), it may be necessary to determine safety measures to protect the operator.
Authorized repair shops
The addresses of authorized repair shops can be requested from the Geberit
sales companies.
Authorized repair shop for Germany
- Inicom Service GmbH
- Gewerbestrasse 50
- 88636 Illmensee, Germany
- Tel.: 07558 93848 100
Operation
General operation
If the pressing tool is not used for 30 seconds, it will switch to an idle
state. No LED is lit. Tapping the start button will reactivate the device from
idle state. The device is ready for operation; the green LED lights up.
Inserting Geberit pressing attachments
- Pressing attachments are pressing jaws, pressing collars, and adapter jaws.
Observe the user manuals of the Geberit pressing attachments. Check the pressing attachments according to the safety chapter.
- Push in both release buttons on the rechargeable battery and pull it out.
- Turn the retaining pin by 180° to the front and remove it.
- Insert the pressing attachment into the pressing tool.
- Push the retaining pin in until the stop position is reached and turn it by 180° to the rear.
ATTENTION
Damage to the device due to incorrect rechargeable battery
- Make sure that only suitable Geberit lithium-ion batteries of type Milwaukee 18 V are used.
- Slide the rechargeable battery into the pressing tool from below until it fastens into place.
Result
- The pressing tool is in an idle state. No LED is lit.
Adjusting the detachable finger guard
Because the length of pressing attachments varies, the pressing tool features
an adjustable finger guard to protect your fingers from being crushed while
pressing.
- In case of short pressing attachments (compatibility 2), slide forward the finger guard until the stop position is reached so that the finger guard fastens into place.
- In case of long pressing attachments, slide the finger guard backward.
Adjusting the locking pin of the return stroke limiter
When using short-pressing attachments (compatibility 2), the return stroke
limiter can save you time.
Prerequisite
Pressing attachment is not inserted.
-
Tap the start button. During the pressing procedure, pull out the locking pin and rotate by 90°.
-
The locking pin fastens into the groove.
Result
- The roller drive moves back until it reaches the set locking pin. The pressing tool is ready for operation.
- To reset the return stroke limiter, tap the start button, pull out the locking pin and rotate back by 90°.
Pressing with Geberit pressing attachments
WARNING
Risk of injury caused by flying fragments
Wear protective goggles and a protective helmet.
WARNING
Risk of injury caused by the use of incorrect pressing attachments
Only use pressing attachments that correspond to the diameter of the press
fittings to be processed.
WARNING
Risk of fire from heat build-up
- Allow the pressing tool to cool down for at least 30 minutes after 30 minutes of continuous operation.
- Do not place or store the hot pressing tool near easily flammable materials.
The pressing procedure can be canceled at any time. → See Cancelling the
pressing procedure.
To improve ease of use, the pressing head of the pressing tool can be turned
to any position up to 180° before pressing. The pressing head can only be
rotated before the pressing procedure.
Prerequisite
Pipe ends are deburred and clean.
- The pipe section and pressfitting are fitted together according to the installation manual of the piping system.
- The pressing attachment is inserted correctly.
- If necessary, adjust the finger guard. → See “Adjusting the detachable finger guard”,
To activate the tool from an idle state, tap the start button.
- The tool is ready for operation; the green LED lights up.
Fit the pressing attachment to the pressfitting correctly and do not tilt.
→ See the user manual for the Geberit pressing attachments in question
CAUTION
Danger of crushing
Keep hands away from the pressing attachment.
- Press the start button for at least 2 seconds.
- The pressing procedure proceeds automatically after a force is detected, and the green LED switches off.
Result
After the pressing operation has been completed, the roller drive returns to
its starting position. The green LED lights up and the pressing tool is ready
for operation again.
Cancelling the pressing procedure
- Press and hold the release button.
Result
The roller drive in the pressing tool returns to its starting position. The
pressing procedure must be repeated for a complete press connection. The
pressing attachment must not be removed or rotated at this time.
Rectifying malfunctions
| Fault | Cause | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to activate the pressing tool out of idle state and no LEDs are lit. | ||
| The rechargeable battery is defective. | ▶ Replace the rechargeable battery |
with a Geberit lithium-ion battery of type Milwaukee 18 V.
▶ Have the defective rechargeable battery tested by an authorized repair shop.
The rechargeable battery has not been
inserted properly.
| ****
▶ Insert rechargeable battery.
Pressing tool is defective.| ▶ Have the pressing tool inspected by
an authorized repair shop.
Green LED flashes.| Rechargeable battery not charged up stuff- ciently.| ▶ Charge the rechargeable battery or replace it with a Geberit lithium-ion
the battery of type Milwaukee 18 V.
Red LED flashes.| Pressing tool is outside of the operating temperature.| ▶ Bring the pressing tool into a warmer environment or leave it to cool down.
▶ Bring the pressing tool to the required operating temperature by performing multiple blank pressing operations
(pressing operations without a fitting).
Incorrect or defective rechargeable battery inserted.| ▶ Replace the
rechargeable battery with a Geberit lithium-ion battery of type Milwaukee 18
V.
Red LED lights up.| Tool failure.| ▶ Press the start button. If pressing the
start button is not successful, the pressing tool is defective. Have the
pressing tool inspected by an authorized repair shop?
▶ Check the pressing operation and repeat if necessary.
The pressing tool remains unchanged and no LED lights up.| The rechargeable battery is defective.| ▶ Release start button.
▶ Press and hold the release button: roller drive moves to its starting position.
▶ Check the pressfitting for tightness and repeat the pressing operation if necessary.
▶ Replace the rechargeable battery with a Geberit lithium-ion battery of type Milwaukee 18 V.
▶ Have the defective rechargeable battery tested by an authorized repair shop.
Red and green LEDs flash alternately.| The maintenance interval has been reached.| ▶ Have the pressing tool inspected by an authorized repair shop.
Maintenance
Maintenance regulations
| Interval | Maintenance work |
|---|---|
| Regularly (before use, at the start of the working day) | ▶ Inspect the |
pressing tool, rechargeable battery, and battery charger for externally visible defects and damage that could affect safety.
▶ Clean and lubricate the pressing tool.
▶ Clean pressing attachments and check for defects, particularly for incipient cracks.
▶ Lubricate the pressing attachments. → See the user manual for the pressing attachments in
question.
Every six months| ▶ Have the battery charger inspected for safety-related
defects or damage by an authorized repair shop. However, this metro-logical
measurement does not replace any country-specific regulations and legislation
that might prescribe further checks and maintenance work.
After two years at the most as per specifications on the service sticker or
when the red and the green LEDs flash alternately| ▶ Have an authorized repair
shop check the pressing force and the state of wear.
Cleaning and lubricating the Geberit pressing tool
WARNING
Risk of injury from switching on inadvertently
Remove the rechargeable battery before starting any maintenance work on the
pressing tool.
ATTENTION
Damage to the device from moisture
Never clean the pressing tool with water or other liquids.
- Push in both release buttons on the rechargeable battery and pull it out.
- Clean the roller drive, roller drive guide, and retaining pin of the pressing tool.
- Use a brush to remove dirt.
CAUTION
Harmful substances
Observe the safety notes of the lubricant used.
- Lubricate the roller drive, roller drive guide, and retaining pin with a lubricant recommended by Geberit.
- Wipe away excess lubricant using an absorbent cloth.
Disposal
Disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment
- The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin means that waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) must be disposed of separately and not with other non-recyclable waste.
- End users are legally obliged to return old equipment to public waste disposal authorities, distributors, or Geberit for proper disposal. Many distributors of electrical and electronic equipment are obliged to take back WEEE free of charge. Contact the responsible sales or service company to return the WEEE to Geberit.
- Used batteries and accumulators that are not enclosed within the old equipment, as well as lamps that can be removed from the old equipment in a non-destructive manner, must be separated from the old equipment before being handed over to a disposal point.
- If personal data is stored on the old equipment, end users themselves are responsible for deleting it before handing it over to a disposal point.
Contact
- Geberit International AG
- Schachenstrasse 77, 8645 Jona, Switzerland
- documentation@geberit.com
- www.geberit.com
Person in charge of documentation
- Jörg Schneider, Product Compliance, Geberit International AG, 8645 Jona, Switzerland
Conformity
- Declaration of conformity for Geberit pressing tools
- The corresponding declaration of conformity is included with the pressing tool. If the declaration of conformity is not included, it can be requested from the relevant Geberit local sales company.