GEBERIT ECO 203 Pressing Tool Instruction Manual

ECO 203
OPERATION MANUAL
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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 pressfittings.
Only use Geberit pressing attachments (pressing jaws, pressing collars and adapter jaws) that carry the compatibility mark .
The Geberit pressing tool is exclusively intended to be used in accordance with 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 pressfittings of other manufacturers
• pressing pressfittings 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 “General safety notes for electric tools” document
• operating instructions for the Geberit pressing attachments in question

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 pressfittings to be processed.
Geberit pressing attachments can be damaged by faulty pressing operations or use; for example, if foreign bodies are pressed along with the pressfitting.

• Do not tilt the pressing attachment on the pressfitting.
• If you suspect that the pressing attachment is damaged, replace it mark.
• Only use Geberit pressing attachments that carry the compatibility  and have the damaged pressing attachment tested by an authorised 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 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.

• It is imperative that users comply with the date of the next maintenance inspection, stated on the service sticker.
• Maintenance and repair work may only be performed by authorised repair shops.
• Perform maintenance on the Geberit pressing tool and Geberit pressing attachments according to instructions. → See “Maintenance”, page 32.

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

serious injury.
CAUTION| Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can lead to injury.
| Refers to important information.
| Compatibility mark: pressing attachments that carry this symbol are compatible with the pressing tool.

Symbols on the Geberit pressing tool

using the tool.
| Protection class II
| Service sticker: indicates the time of the next maintenance inspection.
| Compatibility mark: pressing attachments that carry this symbol are compatible with the pressing tool.

Product description

Structure and function
The Geberit pressing tool ECO 203 consists of:

• pressing tool with operating instructions
• pressing jaws with compatibility mark or adapter jaws and pressing collars with compatibilitymarks
• “General safety notes for electric tools” document
• transport case

The equipment may vary depending on the scope of delivery.

Item no.

| Designation|

Function/description

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1| Pressing tool| –
2| Red LED| Lights up or flashes: malfunction → See “Rectifying malfunctions”, page 30.
3| Green LED| •  Lights up: tool is ready for operation.
• Flashing: malfunction → See “Rectifying malfunctions”,page 30.
4| Start button| •  Briefly press the button: activates the tool from idle state.
• Long press (> 2 sec.): starts the pressing procedure and activates the pressing point light; the press connection is established automatically.
5| Pressing attachment| • The pressing jaw or pressing collar with adapter jaw corresponds to the diameter of the pressfitting.
• Pressing attachment with warning note sticker.
6| White LEDs| Two LEDs for pressing point light.
7| Retaining pin| Holds the pressing attachment in place.
8| Warning note sticker| • Warning sign: hazard from flying fragments.
• Safety note: read the operating instructions before commissioning and using the tool.
9| Roller drive| Transfers the press capacity from the pressing tool to the pressing attachment.
10| Release button| Press and hold: interrupts the pressing procedure. Roller drive moves back into starting position.
11| Compatibility mark| Pressing attachments that carry this symbol are compatible with the pressing tool.
12| Specification plate| –2/2

Technical data

Neuss,

Germany

1. Measurement inaccuracy: 3 dB(A)
2. Measurement inaccuracy of the vibration emission value: 1.5 m/s2
   Note: The stated vibration emission value is measured according to a standardised 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.
   Authorised repair shops
   The addresses of authorised repair shops can be requested from the Geberit sales companies.
   Authorised 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 minutes, it will switch to idle state. No LED is lit. Tapping the start button will reactivate the device from idle state. The tool is ready for operation; the green LED lights up.
Inserting Geberit pressing attachments
Observe the user manuals of the Geberit pressing attachments. Check the pressing attachments according to the safety chapter.
Pressing attachments are pressing jaws, pressing collars and adapter jaws.

1. Disconnect the mains plug.
2. Pull out the retaining pin.
3. Insert the pressing attachment into the pressing tool.
4. Push the retaining pin in until the stop position is reached.

Result
✓ The pressing tool is ready for pressing.
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 pressfittings 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 cancelled at any time. → See Cancelling 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.

1. Connect the pressing tool to the power supply system.
   ✓ The tool is ready for operation; the green LED lights up.

2. Fit the pressing attachment to the pressfitting correctly and do not tilt.
   → See user manual for the Geberit pressing attachments in question. CAUTION
   Danger of crushing
   ▶ Keep hands away from the pressing attachment.

3. 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 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

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Unable to activate the pressing tool out of idle state, no LEDs are lit.| Mains cable is not connected.| ▶ Connect the mains plug to the power supply system.
Mains cable or mains plug is defective.| ▶ Have the mains cable and mains plug examined at an authorised repair shop and replaced if necessary.
Green LED flashes.| Retaining pin has been inserted incor- rectly or has not been pushed in until the stop position is reached.| ▶ Check the retaining pin for damage.
▶ Push the retaining pin in until the stop position is reached.
Green LED flashes and roller drive moves back to its starting position.| Retaining pin has come loose.| ▶ Check the retaining pin for damage.
▶ Push the retaining pin in until the stop position is reached: green LED lights up.
▶ Check the pressfitting for tightness and repeat the pressing operation if necessary.
Red LED flashes.| Start button was released too soon.| ▶ Press and hold release button: roller drive moves to its starting position.
▶ Repeat the pressing operation: press the start button for at least 2 seconds.
Release button was pressed or pressing tool was not in starting position.| ▶ Release start button.
▶ Press and hold release button: roller drive moves to its starting position.
▶ Repeat the pressing operation: press the start button for at least 2 seconds.
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).
Red LED lights up.| Pressing tool is overloaded.| ▶ Release start button.
▶ Press and hold release button: roller drive moves to its starting position.
▶ Repeat the pressing operation: press the start button for at least 2 seconds.
Non-permissible pressing systems are being used.| ▶ Release start button.
▶ Press and hold release button: roller drive moves to its starting position. Only use permissible pressing systems.
▶ Have the pressing tool inspected by an authorised repair shop.
Mains voltage is too low.| ▶ Check the mains voltage.
▶ Fully unreel the cable drum of the extension cable.
▶ Reduce extension.
Pressing tool is defective.| ▶ After a network failure, press and hold release button: roller drive moves to its starting position.
▶ Have the pressing tool inspected by an authorised repair shop.
The pressing tool remains unchanged and no LED lights up.| Network failure.| ▶ Release start button.
▶ Press and hold release button: roller drive moves to its starting position.
▶ Check the pressfitting for tightness and repeat the pressing operation if necessary.
Red and green LEDs flash alternately.| Maintenance interval has been reached.| ▶ Have the pressing tool inspected by an authorised repair shop.

Maintenance

Maintenance regulations

tool and mains cable 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 cracks in the material.
▶ Lubricate the pressing attachments. → See user manual for the Geberit pressing attachments in question.
Every six months| ▶ Have an authorised repair shop perform a test for safety- related defects or damage. However, this metro- logical measurement does not replace any country-specific regulations and legis- lation that might prescribe further checks and maintenance work.
After two years at the most as per specific- ations on the service sticker or when the red and green LEDs flash alternately.| ▶ Have an authorised repair shop check the press capacity and the state of wear.

Cleaning and lubricating the Geberit pressing tool

WARNING
Risk of fire from short circuit
▶ Never clean the pressing tool with water or other liquids.

1. Disconnect the mains plug.

2. Clean the roller drive, roller drive guide and retaining pin of the pressing tool.

3. Use a brush to remove dirt.
   CAUTION
   Harmful substances
   ▶ Observe the safety notes of the lubricant used.

4. Lubricate the roller drive, roller drive guide and the retaining pin with a lubricant recommended by Geberit.

5. 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.

63050396677666699 © 12-2023
968.385.00.0(03)
Geberit International AG
Schachenstrasse 77, CH-8645 Jona
documentation@geberit.com
www.geberit.com

Documents / Resources

| GEBERIT ECO 203 Pressing Tool [pdf] Instruction Manual
691024P21, 968.385.00.0 03, ECO 203 Pressing Tool, ECO 203, Pressing Tool, Tool
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References

• Spitzenleistungen in der Sanitärtechnik. Weltweit. | Geberit Gruppe

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