GEBERIT 968.297.00.0 Mepla Pressschlingen Instruction Manual

GEBERIT 968.297.00.0 Mepla Pressschlingen Instruction Manual

Basic safety notes

Intended use
Geber it Maple pressing collars and adapter jaws are intended exclusively for pressing Geber it Maple system pipes and pressfittings.
Geber it recommends using Geber it Maple pressing collars and adapter jaws in the following pressing tools only:

• Geber it pressing tools that carry the same compatibility mark 2 as the Geber it Maple pressing collar.
• Pressing tools from other manufacturers that have been approved by Geber it for processing Geber it Maple system pipes and pressfittings. → See the Technical Information “Compatible pressing tools for the Geber it Maple, Geber it Mares and Geber it Volex pressing systems”.

Other pressing tools have not been tested by Geber it in terms of their suitability for the Geber it Maple pressing collars and adapter jaws. Using pressing tools with excessive press capacity can significantly reduce the service life of the pressing collars and adapter jaws.

Geber it Maple 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.

Improper use

WARNING
Risk of injury when used in pressing tools with excessive press capacity Only use pressing tools as intended.

Geber it Maple 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 Geber it 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 shockprotected 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 pressfittings 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

serious injury.
| CAUTION Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can lead to injury.
| ATTENTION Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can lead to material damage.
| Refers to additional information.
| Indicates that a visual check must be carried out.
| Refers to correct usage.
| Compatibility mark: indicates the use of compatible pressing tools.
| Hazard from flying fragments.
| Read the enclosed safety notes and instructions before commissioning and using the Geber it pressing attachment.
| Service sticker: indicates the time of the next maintenance inspection.
| Compatibility mark: indicates the use of compatible pressing tools.

Product description

Structure of the Geber it Maple pressing collars and Geber it adapter jaws

1. Pressing contour

2. Grooves

3. Collar joints

4. Compatibility mark

5. Collar segments

6. Jaw lever

7. Claw

8. Compatibility mark

9. Jaw joints

10. Flange

Operation

Inserting the Geber it adapter jaw into the pressing tool

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.).

CAUTION
Risk of injury due to unsecured Geberit pressing attachments falling

• When inserting the Geberit pressing attachments (pressing jaws, adapter jaws) into the tool holder, the pressing tool must be upright.

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.
• Insert the Geberit adapter jaw into the pressing tool as described.
  → See operating instructions for the relevant pressing tool.

Fitting the Geber it Maple pressing collar around the pressfitting

1. To open the Geber it pressing collar, pull the collar segments apart and fit the pressing collar around the Geber it pressfittings.

2. Make sure that the pressing contour of the Geber it pressing collar is positioned correctly on the tool guide rim of the Geber it pressfittings.

3. Turn the closed Geber it pressing collar to the pressing position.

Hooking the Geber it adapter jaw into the Geber it Maple pressing collar
ATTENTION
Damage to the Geberth pressing collar if Geber it adapter jaw is used incorrectly

• Make sure that the claws of the Geber it adapter jaw always completely embrace the pins of the Geber it pressing collar.

1. To open the Geberit adapter jaw, push both jaw levers together.

2. Guide the claws of the Geberit adapter jaw into the grooves of the Geberit pressing collar and hook them into the pins.

3. Release both jaw levers.

Pressing with Geberit Mepla 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 Geber it pressing collar due to a failed pressing sequence
The Geber it 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.

1. Press the Geber it pressfittings.
   → See operating instructions for the relevant pressing tool.

2. After the pressing procedure, check that the Geberit pressing collar is fully closed.

3. Open the Geberit adapter jaw and remove it from the Geberit pressing collar.

4. 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 attachments
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. These Geberit pressing collars do not need to be tested by authorised repair shops if they are used as intended. Pressing collars and adapter jaws must still be maintained. Geberit pressing collars and adapter jaws that are not maintained, or are not professionally maintained, can cause accidents and injuries.

It is essential to observe the maintenance intervals and maintenance work outlined below:

• Check the Geberit pressing collar and adapter jaw 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 and adapter jaw or have the defects repaired by an authorised repair shop.
• Pressing collar:
  • 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 collar segments can be moved easily. If necessary, move the joints and segments several times until they are able to move easily.
• Adapter jaw:
  • Spray the entire adapter jaw with a lubricant recommended by Geber it and clean with a cloth.
  • Check that the jaw levers and jaw joints of the adapter jaw can move easily. If necessary, move the jaw levers several times until they are able to move easily.

After one year at the latest or in accordance with the information on the service sticker|

• Service-free adapter jaw (e.g. ZB 203A):
  • This adapter jaw does not require any special maintenance.
• Adapter jaw that is subject to service (e.g. ZB 203):
  • Have an authorised repair shop check the adapter jaw’s state of wear.

Authorised repair shops

The addresses of authorised repair shops can be requested from the Geber it 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 Jonna, Switzerland

References

• Spitzenleistungen in der Sanitärtechnik. Weltweit. | Geberit Gruppe

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