Preparations For Use - REMS Mini-Amigo Instructions D'emploi

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The drive units REMS Amigo and REMS Amigo 2 Compact are equip-
ped with an overload protection which disconnects the motor when over-
loaded. In this case, press green button (10) on the motor handle. See
also 5. Trouble.
1.5. Dimensions REMS
Mini-
Amigo
LxWxH (mm) 270x85x160 440x85x195 565x112x237 500x90x215
10.6"x3.3"x6.3" 17.3"x3.3"x7.7" 22.2"x4.4"x9.3" 19.7"x3.5"x8.5"
1.6. Weights
Drive unit 2.7 kg (6.0 lb) 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) 4.9 kg (10.8 lb)
Support 0.6 kg (1.3 lb) 1.3 kg (2.9 lb) 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) 2.6 kg (5.7 lb)
Die heads 0.6 ... 0.7 kg 0.6 ... 0.8 kg 0.6 ... 1.3 kg 0.6 ... 1.3 kg
1.3 ... 1.6 lb 1.3 ... 1.8 lb 1.3 ... 2.9 lb
1.7. Noise information
Emission at
workplace 84 dB (A)
1.8. Vibrations
Weighted effective value of
acceleration 3.5 m/s

2. Preparations for Use

2.1. Electrical connection
Before connecting the unit, check whether voltage on the rating plate
matches the mains voltage.
2.2. Tools
Use only original quick-change die heads of REMS eva hand die stock.
Up to 1 1 / " diameter the die heads fit the octagonal seat from the front
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of the drive unit (Fig. 2). They snap-in automatically.
The die heads protude the back of the housing. This facilitates taking
the die head out of the drive unit by jolting the protuding edge against a
plain surface or edge (fig. 3).
When using the die heads 1 1
Amigo 2 Compact drive units, take off retaining ring (11) with a suitable
tool, e. g. screwdriver. Remove stop ring (Fig. 4), insert 1
head and replace ring (11). Do not work without retaining ring (11).
Otherwise the die head may be pushed out, e.g. during start-cutting.
Changing dies is necessary when the dies are used or worn or a thread
is to be cut on a short piece of pipe. In both cases clamp the die head
in a vice, remove cover, then carefully knock out dies from outside to in.
Knock in new dies with the start-cutting edge pointing towards the bot-
tom in corresponding slots (die 1 in slot 1, die 2 in slot 2, die 3 in slot 3,
die 4 in slot 4) to the extent that they do not project beyond the housing.
Install cover, lightly tighten screws. With a soft pin (copper, brass or hard
wood) carefully knock out dies carefully outwards until they are in contact
with the edge of the cover. Tighten screws securely.
In case a thread is to be cut on a short piece of pipe, use REMS eva
quick-change die head S with the additional pipe guidance on the cover
side. These need to be operated from the cover side and have to be
mounted the other way around. Therefore the dies are to be inserted
with the start-cutting side pointing towards the top in following order: die
1 in slot 1, die 2 in slot 4, die 3 in slot 3, die 4 in slot 2.
2.3. Support bracket
The support bracket (2) serves to support the die stock against torque
in both directions, i. e. for advance and reverse rotation of the die head,
for right and left hand threads. Support bracket must always be used!
2.4. Thread-cutting oils
Use only REMS thread-cutting oils. You will have perfect threading re-
sults, long durability of dies as well as high protection of the drive unit.
REMS recommends the use of the practical and economical spray can.
REMS Spezial: High-alloyed, mineral based hread-cutting oil. For all
materials: steel, stainless steel, non-ferrous metals, plastics. Pleasant
to work with. Washes out with water, approved by experts.
Mineral based thread-cutting oils are not permitted for drinking water in-
stallations in some countries, e.g. Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In
this case, use the mineral oil-free REMS Sanitol.
REMS REMS REMS
Amigo Amigo 2 Amigo 2
Compact
1.3 ... 2.9 lb
83 dB (A) 82 dB (A) 83 dB (A)
2 2.5 m/s 2 2.5 m/s 2 2.5 m/s
/ and 2" with the REMS Amigo 2 and REMS
2
1
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REMS Sanitol: Mineral oil-free, synthetic thread-cutting oil for drinking
water supplies. Completely water-soluable. Complies with regulations:
in Germany DVGW Approval No. DW-0201AS2032, in Austria ÖVGW
Approval No. W 1.303, in Switzerland SVGW Approval No. 7808-649.
Viscosity at –10°C: 190 mPa s (cP). Pumpable to –28°C. No water ad-
ded. Easy to use. Dyed red for rinse-out inspection.
Both types of thread-cutting oils are available in spray cans as well as
in cans and barrels.
Use thread-cutting oils only undiluted!
3. Operation
3.1. Working procedure
Cut pipe/rod at a right angle and burr-free. Fix the support bracket (2)
about 10 cm (4") from the end of the pipe (rod) by putting the support
bracket from underneath against the pipe (rod) so that it is centered bet-
ween the prism clamping jaw (3) and the feed screw (4). Tighten the
feed screw. Spray REMS thread-cutting oil onto the threading section
(see 2.2.). Insert the selected quick-change die head into the drive unit
(Fig. 2). Put the unit on the pipe (rod) so that the motor housing (6) is
placed inside the bracket. Adjust the ring switch (7) to the requested
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rotation (R for right hand threads or reverse rotation for left hand threads,
L for left hand threads or reverse rotation for right hand threads). Press
tip switch (8) while holding the motor handle (9). Press the gear handle
(5) against the material. After 1 or 2 threads, the die heads continues to
cut automatically. Lubricate several times with REMS Spray during thread-
cutting. The standard length for tapered threads is reached when the
front edge of the pipe is flush with the upper edge of the dies (not top of
the cover). When the desired thread length is reached, release the tip
switch (8). When the unit stops rotating, turn the ring switch (7) into
reverse and by pressing the tip switch (8) again the die head is running
off the thread.
Only change the direction on the ring switch (7) when the unit stops
rotating!
3.2. Production of nipples and double nipples
For clamping short pieces of pipes and for the production of nipples and
double nipples use REMS Nippelspanner. They are available in sizes
" or 2" die
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from 3 / to 2" For clamping pipe pieces (with or without thread) with the
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REMS Nippelspanner the head of the Nippelspanner is expanded by
turning the spindle with a tool (e.g. screwdriver). This must only be done
when a pipe is put on (Fig. 5).
When using the REMS Nippelspanner it must be observed that no shorter
nipples are threaded than specified in the standards.
4. Maintenance
Before maintenance work, pull the mains plug!
4.1. Maintenance
The REMS Amigo is maintenance-free. The gearbox has a permanent
grease filling and therefore requires no lubrication.
Keep drive unit, quick-change die heads and seating of the drive unit
clean. Clean heavily silted die heads, e.g. with turpentine oil.
4.2. Inspection/Servicing
The motor of the REMS Mini-Amigo/REMS Amigo/REMS Amigo 2/
REMS Amigo 2 Compact has carbon brushes. These are subject to
wear and must therefore be inspected or replaced from time to time by
an authorised REMS after-sales service facility. See also section 5.
Trouble.
5. Troubles
5.1. Trouble:
Cause:
Die stock does not pull through, overload protection (10)
triggers off.
No original REMS eva die heads.
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Worn carbon brushes.
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Blunt dies.
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Bad quality or too little thread-cutting oil
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(Use REMS thread-cutting oil).
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