Rehau COMBOLOC Product Instructions

Brand: Rehau

Model: COMBOLOC

Type: Product Instructions

Rehau COMBOLOC is a versatile hand tool designed for making secure compression-sleeve joints and expanding RAUPEX pipes.

Use COMBOLOC to compress 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. compression-sleeve fittings. It also expands RAUPEX pipes in sizes 3/8 in. through to 1 in.

For safety, always wear safety glasses and ensure the tool is used for its intended purpose only. The compression jaws can pinch, so avoid placing fingers between them. Fully insert fittings into compression tools and do not tilt them during compression. The COMBOLOC tool is not to be used as a hammer, as this may cause damage. Follow all published instructions for use with compression-sleeve tools and fittings.

Rehau COMBOLOC is a versatile hand tool designed for making secure compression-sleeve joints and expanding RAUPEX pipes.

Use COMBOLOC to compress 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. compression-sleeve fittings. It also expands RAUPEX pipes in sizes 3/8 in. through to 1 in.

WARNING Wear safety glasses when using tools.

WARNING Tools are safe for the intended use only.

WARNING Compression jaws can pinch.

 Donotplacengersbetweenjaws.

WARNINGInsertttingsfullyintocompressiontools.

 Donottiltttingsduringcompression.

CAUTION Do not use the COMBOLOC tool as a hammer.

Damage may result.

Followallpublishedinstructionsforusewithcompression-sleevetoolsandttings.

Preparation

The COMBOLOC tool is shipped in the closed position. To use tool:

1.PushtheReleaseLever

up into the tool to open it. The mechanism of the

tool will release, opening the Sliding Compression Jaw

and retracting the

Expander Cone

2. Install the expander head of the correct size, threading it on clockwise until it

stops.Ensurethattheexpanderconeislubricated.Lithiumgreaseisrecom-

mended.

3. COMBOLOC tool is ready for use.

RAUPEX

Expansion

TheCOMBOLOCtoolcanbeusedwithexpanderheadsinsizes3/8in.throughto

1 in. to expand RAUPEX pipes. Follow these steps for expansion:

1.CutRAUPEXpipetolengthusinganapprovedpipecutter.Thecutmustbe

clean and square. REHAU recommends using the RAUCUTTER art. 137495.

2.PlacethesleeveovertheRAUPEXpipewiththetaperedendtowardstheendof

the pipe.

3. Insert the expander head into the end of the pipe, and pump the handles

together until you hear a “click".

Tip 1:Reduceexpansiontimeandsavetwopumpsbymanuallysqueezingthe

compression jaws together after inserting the expander head into the pipe.

4.Pumpthehandles6timesuntiltheexpanderheadisfullyopen.Onthenal

pump,holdpipeopenfor1-2seconds.Furtherpumpingofthehandleswill

produce no more “clicks" or expansion of the RAUPEX pipe.

5.PushtheReleaseLever

up into the tool to open it.

Tip 2: If the expander head does not easily release from the pipe, repeat the last

pump or loosen the expander head slightly.

6.Rotatethetoolslightly(30°)andrepeatSteps3-5abovetofullyroundthe

RAUPEX pipe.

Making Compression-Sleeve Joint

TheCOMBOLOCtoolcanbeusedtocompress3/8in.and1/2in.

compression-sleevettings.

1.Insertthecompression-sleevettingintotheexpandedpipe.

2.Alignthecompression-sleevettingandsleeveintotheCompressionJaws

ofthetoolwiththecompressionsleevepulledclosetothetting.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMBOLOC

HAND TOOL

ReleaseLever

Fixed Compression Jaw

Sliding Compression Jaw

Expander Cone

Set-screw

3.Pumpthehandles6times,untiltheSlidingCompressionJawmoves

no further. Further squeezing of the handles will not produce any more

"clicks".

4.Openthehandlestoallowthecompletedttingtoberemoved.

5.Ifthecompressionsleeveisnotfullycompressedontothecompres-

sion-sleevetting,orifthereismisalignment,rotatethetool90°-180°

andrepeatSteps1-4above.

Tip 3:WhiletheCOMBOLOCtoolcanbeoperatedwithonehand,itmay

bemorecomfortabletousetwohandsforincreasedpowerandreduced

fatigue.

Adjustment

IftheCOMBOLOCtooldoesnotfullycompressthecompressionsleeveontothe

tting,theSlidingCompressionJawcanbeadjustedbytheusertobeclosertothe

FixedCompressionJaw.Anadjustmenttoolisprovided.

1.Usethe5/32in.hexkeytoloosentheSet-screw

2. Rotate the Sliding Compression Jaw

oneturnclockwisetomoveitcloser

to the Fixed Compression Jaw

. This will make for tighter compression of the

compressionsleeve.

3.Alignthetwocompressionjaws.Acompletedttingand/orapieceof1/2in.

RAUPEX pipe can assist with proper alignment.

4.TightentheSet-screw.

5.Testthetooltoensurethecompressionsleeveisnowfullycompressedontothe

tting.

Maintenance and Use

When changing expander heads, ensure that the Expander Cone

lubricatedwithgrease.(Lithiumgreaseisrecommended.)Preventbuild-upof

dirtontheexpandercone,asthiswillcauseexcessivewearonmovingparts.

If the expander cone gets dirty, wipe it off and reapply grease. Do not expose

thetooltorain.Dryoffwettoolsafteruseandlubricate.

Note: Themechanismwithinthetoolispermanentlylubricated.

Do notdisassemblethetool,asre-assemblyisdifcult.

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