BOSCH GPT18V-24 Cordless Press Tools Instruction Manual

Battery and Charger Compatibility
Only use Bosch or AMPShare 18V Li-ion battery packs and chargers listed in the manual. Using other battery packs or chargers can be dangerous and may cause injury or fire.

For Battery Compatibility Updates
For the most up-to-date information on battery compatibility, visit www.boschtools.com

FAQ
Q: Can I use other brands of battery packs with this power tool?
A: No, only Bosch or AMPShare 18V Li-ion battery packs should be used to ensure safety and proper functionality.

Safety Symbols The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word . Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols .
		This is the safety alert symbol . It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards . Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death .
DANGER		DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury .
DANGER		WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury .
		CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury .
	DANGER

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and speciﬁcations provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety
- Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
- Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.
- Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
- Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
- Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
- Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
- When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
- If operating a power tool in a damp loca-tion is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected sup-

Personal safety
- Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
- Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-tion used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
- Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to the power source and/or bat-tery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
- Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
- Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
- Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
- If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
- Do not let familiarity gained from the frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
Power tool use and care
- Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
- Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
- Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
- Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
- Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
- Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
- Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Battery tool use and care
- Recharge only with the charger speciﬁed by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
- Use power tools only with speciﬁcally designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
- When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
- Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
- Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modiﬁed. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
- Do not expose a battery pack or tool to ﬁre or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause an explosion.
- Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range speciﬁed in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
Service
- Have your power tool serviced by a qual-iﬁed repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
- Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

Additional Safety Warnings

Do not use AC-only rated tools with a DC power supply. While the tool may appear to work, the electrical components of the AC-rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard to the operator.

Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely control the power tool.
Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool. When cleaning a tool be careful not to disassemble any portion of the tool since internal wires may be misplaced or pinched or safety guard return springs may be improperly mounted. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.

Test lifting and holding the tool assembled with the jaws before using it for installation ﬁttings. This tool is heavy and may be dropped, if unprepared, causing injury or damage to surrounding objects.
Do not stand the tool vertically on the bat-tery protection housing with the jaws upright. Battery protection is not stable and press jaws are very heavy and may tip over causing injury or damage to property.

Intended Use

WARNING Use this press tool only as intended. Unintended use may result in personal injury and property damage.
This tool is intended to connect pipes using ﬁttings speciﬁcally designed for pressing. Press tool must only be used with Bosch or Bosch-approved press jaws for corresponding pipe systems.

Specifications

Model Number	GPT18V-24	GPT18V-32
Voltage Rating	18 V	18 V
Press Force	5,395 lbf (24 kN)	7,644 lb (34 kN)
Press Jaw Holder Turning Range	360°	360°
Nominal Pipe Capacity	1/2 in to 1-1/4 in (12 .7 mm to 31 .75 mm)	1/2 in to 2 in (12 .7 mm to 50 .8 mm)
Weight (without battery pack)	5 .7 lb (2 .6 kg)	7 .3 lb (3 .3 kg)
Permitted battery temperature during charging	+32…+113°F (0…+45°C)
Permitted ambient battery temperature during charging	+32…+95°F (0…+35°C)
Permitted ambient temperature during operation	+32…+122°F (0…+50°C)
Permitted ambient temperature during storage	-4…+122°F (-20…+50°C)

Battery Packs/Chargers
Please refer to the battery/charger list, included with your tool.

Symbols

Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

Getting to Know Your Product

Press Jaw
Switch Button

Handle (insulated grip)
LED Indicator
Battery Pack

Release Switch Button
LED Work Light
Locking Pin

Press Jaw Holder
Battery Release Tab
Jaw Retaining Tab

GPT18V-32 Press Tool

Press Jaw
Switch Button
Handle (insulated grip)

LED Indicator
Battery Pack
Release Switch Button

LED Work Light
Locking Pin
Press Jaw Holder

Battery Release Tab
Jaw Retaining Tab

Assembly

WARNING Disconnect battery pack from tool before assembly, adjustments, trou Dbleshooting, or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally, which may result in personal injury.

Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack

Use only Bosch or AMPShare batteries recommended in the battery/charger list, included with your tool. Use of any other types of batteries may result in personal injury or property damage.
Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting the battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

To Insert the Battery Pack (Fig. 3)
Slide charged Battery Pack 5 into the housing until the Battery Pack 5 locks into position.
Your tool is equipped with a secondary locking latch to prevent the Battery Pack 5 from completely falling out of the handle, should it become loose due to vibration.

To Remove the Battery Pack (Fig. 3)
Press the Battery Pack Release Button 10 and slide the Battery Pack 5 from the housing.

Inserting and Removing the Press Jaw

(Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6)
Use only Bosch or Bosch-approved press jaws with this tool. Select a press jaw that is appropriate for the pipe fitting size and material type.

To Install the Press Jaw

Rotate the Locking Pin 8 towards the end of Press Jaw Holder 9 A and pull it all the way out B (the locking pin does not separate from the tool).
Insert the Press Jaw 1 into the Press Jaw Holder 9 C until the jaw Retaining Tab 11 hole is aligned with the Locking Pin 8.

Push the Locking Pin 8 in D and rotate it 180° E (parallel to the Press Jaw Holder 9) to lock it in place.

To Remove the Press Jaw

Rotate the Locking Pin 8 towards the end of Press Jaw Holder 9 A and pull it all the way out B (the locking pin does not separate from the tool).

Remove the Press Jaw 1.
Note: if storing the press tool, push in the Locking Pin 8 in and rotate it 180° (parallel to the Press Jaw Holder 9) to lock it in place.

Operation

Hold the tool with both hands while starting the tool, since torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist.
Before using the Press Tool, verify that the jaw selected is the proper type and size for the press ﬁtting that it will be used on. Using the wrong jaws will not produce a good connection and will damage the fitting.

Placing the Press Jaw Around the Fit-ting (Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9)

The Press Jaw Holder 9 can be rotated to reach positions suitable for operation.

Squeeze and hold in the bottom ends Using the Press Tool to open the Press Jaw 1 A, position the Press Jaw 1 onto the fitting B , then re-lease the Press Jaw 1 to close it over the fitting.

Ensure that the Press Jaw 1 is properly fitted over the pipe fitting. The LED Work Light 7 may be activated before starting the pressing process to help with a visual inspection. To switch on the LED Work Light 7, briefly tap the Switch Button 2; do not hold in the Switch Button 2 until ready to press.

Keep hands away from the jaw when Switch Button 2 is pressed. Closing jaws may cause serious injury.

Starting the Press Tool (Fig. 10, Fig. 11)
Press and hold the Switch Button 2 until the LED work light flashes once (the forced pressing is activated at this point and the switch doesn’t need to be pressed anymore); the LED Work light will turn on when the operation begins. Once the fitting is pressed and the press-cycle has been completed, the press tool will automatically turn off; the LED Indicator 4 will light green for 3 seconds and the LED work light will turn off after 10 seconds.
Squeeze and hold in the bottom ends to open the Press Jaw 1 A and remove the press tool from the fitting B .

Stopping the Press Tool Prematurely (Fig. 10, Fig. 12)
The press tool may be stopped prematurely (before the press operation is completed) by pressing Switch Button 2; the LED Indicator 4 will light red for 3 seconds. Press the Release Switch Button 6 to release the pressing mechanism.
If the pressing procedure was stopped or unsuccessful, repeat the process with a new press fitting.

Maintenance

WARNING To avoid accidents, always disconnect the tool and/or charger from the power supply before servicing or cleaning.

General Maintenance

Keep your press tool, battery pack and charger in good working order by adopting a regular maintenance program. Inspect your press tool for issues such as undue noise, misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, or any other condition that may affect the press tool operation.
This press tool does not contain user-ser-viceable parts.
It is recommended after 40,000 press cycles to return the press tool, battery pack and charger to a BOSCH service facility for inspection. The press tool will alert the user once the press cycle maintenance count has been reached with a yellow LED indicator light.
If the press tool does not start or operate at full power with a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on the battery pack. If the press tool still does not work properly, return the press tool, charger and battery pack, to a BOSCH service facility for repairs.

Service
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. Maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in the misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service be performed by a Bosch Factory Service Center or Authorized Bosch Service location.

Batteries

Be alert for battery packs that are nearing their end of life. If you notice decreased tool performance or significantly shorter running time between charges then it is time to replace the battery pack. Failure to do so can cause the tool to operate improperly or damage the charger.

Cleaning
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.
Ventilation openings, press jaw holders, and buttons must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through opening.

Accessory Storage and Maintenance

Store accessories in a cool dry place and avoid freezing. Before use, check the accessory for cracks and fractures, do not use if damage is suspected.

Accessories and Attachments

Do not use attachments/accessories other than those speciﬁed by Bosch. Use of attachments/accessories not specified for use with the tool described in this manual may result in damage to tool, property damage, and/or personal injury.

GPT18V-24

*GPT18V-24*
Item	Catalog Number
Press Jaw Compact 1/2″	GPTCP050CUSS
Press Jaw Compact 3/4″	GPTCP075CUSS
Press Jaw Compact 1″	GPTCP100CUSS
Press Jaw Compact 1-1/4″	GPTCP125CUSS

GPT18V-32

*GPT18V-32*
Item	Catalog Number
Press Jaw Standard 1/2″	GPTSD050CUSS
Press Jaw Standard 3/4″	GPTSD075CUSS
Press Jaw Standard 1″	GPTSD100CUSS
Press Jaw Standard 1-1/4″	GPTSD125CUSS
Press Jaw Standard 1-1/2″	GPTSD150CUSS
Press Jaw Standard 2″	GPTSD200CUSS

Troubleshooting

Disconnect battery pack from tool before assembly, adjustments, troubleshooting or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally, which may result in personal injury.

LED Color	Indicator Status	Meaning	Solution
Red	Continuous light (3 seconds)	Pressing process did not complete.	Press the release switch button and perform the press operation again. If fitting or pipe are deformed or damaged, replace with new components.
	Continuous light (3 seconds)	The switch button has been pressed during operation.
	Flashing light (slow)	Battery not fully charged.	Charge battery or replace with full battery.
	Flashing light (slow)	Battery and tool temperature too high/low.	Allow battery and/or press tool to reach permitted operating them perature. See the “Specifications” section on page 6.
	Continuous light when switch button is pressed.	Internal error.	Return to Bosch service center for service.
Yellow	Continuous light	40,000 press cycles reached.	Return to Bosch service center for service.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For details on the terms of the limited warranty for this product, go to https://rb-pt.io/PowerToolWarranty or call 1-877-BOSCH99.

Documents / Resources

BOSCH GPT18V-24 Cordless Press Tools [pdf] Instruction Manual
GPT18V-24, GPT18V-32, GPT18V-24 Cordless Press Tools, GPT18V-24, Cordless Press Tools, Press Tools, Tools

References

User Manual

BOSCH GPT18V-24 Cordless Press Tools

Product Information

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