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TECHNICAL DATA Cordless Expander

HD18 PXP

Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition

MAINTENANCE

Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.

Stroke ...........................................................................................

.......................................... 25 mm

The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all

Pipe diameter ...............................................................................

..... ≤ ø 40 x 3,7 / ≤ ø 32 x 4,4 mm

times.

ADVICE FOR OPERATION

Battery voltage..............................................................................

.......................................... 18 V

Use the supplied grease tube to lubricant the Q&E expander

Weight according EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 ................................

....................................... 3,45 kg

Quick and Easy (Q&E) is a tting concept for Uponor-PEX

heads.

pipes and systems. The joint is made gradually expanding

Daily or at least every 100 connections, clean the cone of

the pipe with a Q&E Ring tted to its outside, and then

Noise/vibration information

the tool and lubricate the cone. Use a clean, lint-free cloth to

allowing it to shrink over the tting nipple. Only genuine

Measured values determined according to EN 60 745.

apply a thin coat of lubricant (Molycote G-n plus) to the

Q&E ttings, rings and expander tools may be used.

Typically, the A-weighted noise levels of the tool are:

expander cone. Keep all other parts of the tool free from

Sound pressure level (K = 3 dB(A)) ............................................

.......................................... 69 dB (A)

After expanding push immediately the expanded pipe and

lubricant.

Sound power level (K = 3 dB(A)) .................................................

.......................................... 80 dB (A)

ring over the nipple. If the pipe already be shrunk back, do

When using Uponor Standard expander heads extra grease

Wear ear protectors!

not expand again, but cut the expanded part.

needs to be applied in interface between the tool and the

Total vibration values (vector sum in the three axes) determined

The expansion is done in several stages. This is clearly

expander head.

according to EN 60745.

audible the "click" upon contraction of the expander head.

Regularly clean the inside of the expander heads using a

2

Vibration emission value a

h

.......................................................

...................................... < 2,5 m/s

The number of expansions is depend by the pipe diameter.

dry cloth. Avoid any build-up grease in between the

2

Uncertainty K= ...........................................................................

......................................... 1,5 m/s

Typically:

segments. It is essential to keep the outside of the

16 x 1.8 mm - 4 expandings

segments free from grease and dry.

20 x 1.9 mm - 6 expandings

25 x 2.3 mm - 8 expandings

Improper lubrication (too much, or too little) may result in

WARNING

16 x 2.2 mm - 6 expandings

faulty connections, which could result in property damage.

The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given

20 x 2.8 mm - 12 expandings

Use only Uponor approved expander heads.

in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.

25 x 3.5 mm - 20 expandings

Use only Milwaukee accessories and Milwaukee spare

The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different

Do not expand more times than necessary.

parts. Should components need to be replaced which have

applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may signicantly increase

Each time the segments contract the expander head has to

not been described, please contact one of our Milwaukee

the exposure level over the total working period.

rotate 1/8 turn.

service agents (see our list of guarantee/service addresses).

An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or

This rotation prevents a too deep incision of the expander

If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered.

when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may signicantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.

into the inner side of the pipe.

Please state the Article No. as well as the machine type

Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the

If the expander not rotating the piping may cause deep

printed on the label and order the drawing at your local

accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

grooves and faulty connections, which could result in

service agents or directly at: Milwaukee Electric Tool,

leaking and property damage.

Max-Eyth-Straße 10, D-71364 Winnenden, Germany.

Milwaukee expander heads will rotate automatically at each

SYMBOLS

expansion. This is checked from time to time without pipe.

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE

Uponor Standard expander heads will not rotate

instructions, including those given in the accompanying

automatically. It is necessary to rotate the pipe 1/8 turn by

Remove the battery pack before starting any

The cordless expander is intended to be used to expand

brochure. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

hand.

work on the machine.

plastic pipes for installation of Q&E ttings.

may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

Do not use this product in any other way as stated for

COLD WEATHER INSTALLATION

normal use.

At low temperatures it takes longer for the pipe to shrink

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not dispose of electric tools together with

onto the nippel and seal proberly.

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

household waste material! In observance of

Do not change the properties or shape of the tool. It is

Depending on pipe size, fewer expansions are necessary in

European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste

particulary important not to change the shape or size of the

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is

cold temperatures.

electrical and electronic equipment and its

cone by machining it or by altering its original properties,

in conformity with the following standards or standardized

The tool with battery must be warmed up before operating in

implementation in accordance with national

hardness, strenght, etc. by heating the tool or keeping it in

documents. EN 60745, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, in

temperatures below 5°C by doing some cycles without pipe.

law, electric tools that have reached the end of

the vicinity of high temperature heat sources

accordance with the regulations 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC

their life must be collected separately and

Use the tool correctly. Take particular care to tighten the

TIGHTNESS TESTING

returned to an environmentally compatible

expander head onto the tool in order to achieve full

recycling facility.

The tting joint can be pressurized after 30 minutes at

expansion. Make sure the segments of the expander head

temperatures down to +5°C.

are not bend or damaged otherwise.

Winnenden, 2012-05-27

At lower temperature increases the waiting time as follows:

Never use, carry or put away the tool without a expander

+ 5°C... 0°C: 1,5 h

head on it.

0°C...- 5°C: 3 h

Keep ngers and hands away from the expander head

- 5°C...-10°C: 4 h

moving area.

Rainer Kumpf

-10°C...-15°C: 10 h

Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household

Director Product Development

At room temperature, the joint will be as strong as the pipe

refuse or by burning them. Milwaukee Distributors offer to

itself after, within 6 and 24 hours.

Authorized to compile the technical le

retrieve old batteries to protect our environment.

Tightness testing in accordance with the relevant standards

Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects

BATTERIES

(ANV 12108) shall be carried out before the system is taken

(short circuit risk).

into operation.

New battery packs reach full loading capacity after 4 - 5

No metal parts must be allowed to enter the battery section

chargings and dischargings. Battery packs which have not

of the charger (short circuit risk).

been used for some time should be recharged before use.

Use only 18 V chargers for charging 18 V battery packs. Do

Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the

not use battery packs from other systems.

performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure

to heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).

Never break open battery packs and chargers and store

only in dry rooms. Keep dry at all times.

The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept

clean.

Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under

extreme load or extreme temperatures. In case of contact

For an optimum life-time, after use, the battery packs have

with battery acid wash it off immediately with soap and

to be fully charged.

water. In case of eye contact rinse thoroughly for at least 10

To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery

minutes and immediately seek medical attention.

pack from the charger once it is fully charged.

"For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:

Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C

and away from moisture

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