You will know when the jaw needs to be replaced when the contact point between the upper and lower jaw starts to open up/widen. A good indication of failure is
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What is the expected life of the jaws?What is the expected life of the jaws?
Each jaw has an expected life of 10,000 to 12,000 crimps.
How do you know when the tool needs to be serviced?How do you know when the tool needs to be serviced?
The 15 kN (MAP2L) and 19 kN (MAP2L19) Klauke tools have red LED lights on the back of the tool that will blink for 20 seconds after a crimp. The
How can I increase battery life?How can I increase battery life?
You can purchase a Makita 3.0 Ah 18 V Li-Ion battery (BL1930) at your local or online retailers where batteries are sold.
How many press cycles can you complete on a full battery charge?How many press cycles can you complete on a full battery charge?
On average you can achieve 100-150 presses per charge depending on the size fittings being crimped. Each Klauke Tool kit comes with 2 Makita Lithium-ion 2.0 Ah 18V batteries (BL1820B)
Can RLS fittings be pressed in the same location as Viega ProPress fittings?Can RLS fittings be pressed in the same location as Viega ProPress fittings?
No. The fittings will leak if you do not press per the RLS installation instructions.