Set-Up And Operating Instructions; Removing/Installing Attachment; Preparing Connection; Pressing A Fitting With Typical Scissor Jaws - RIDGID RP 240 User Manual

RP 240/RP 241 Press Tools
Set-Up and Operating
Instructions
WARNING
Keep your fingers and hands away from
the tool attachment during the press
cycle. Your fingers or hands can be
crushed, fractured or amputated in the
attachment or tool or between the at-
tachment, work piece and other objects.
Large forces are generated during prod-
uct use that can break or throw parts
and cause injury. Stand clear during use
and wear appropriate protective equip-
ment, including eye protection.
Use proper tool, attachment and fitting
combinations. Improper combinations
can result in an incomplete joint, which
increase the risk of leaks, equipment
damage and injury.
Follow setup and operation instructions
to reduce the risk of injury from crushing
and other causes and to prevent tool
damage.
1. Confirm have appropriate work area (See
General Safety Rules). Operate in clear,
level, stable, dry location. Do not use tool
while standing in water.
2. Inspect work to be done and determine
correct RIDGID tool and attachment for
the application per their specifications.
Using incorrect equipment for an applica-
tion can cause injury, damage the tool
and make incomplete connections.
3. Confirm all equipment has been inspected
and set up as directed in their instruc-
tions.
Removing/Installing
Attachment
1. Remove battery from tool.
2. Fully open the attachment mounting pin.
Remove/insert the appropriate attach-
ment (Figure 6).
3. Fully close the attachment mounting pin.
The pin must be fully closed to prevent
tool damage during use.
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Figure 6 – Attachment Mounting Pin

Preparing Connection

These instructions are generalized
NOTI E
practices for several types of press tool at-
tachments. Always follow the specific instruc-
tions for the press tool attachment being used
and the fitting manufacturers' specific installa-
tion instructions to reduce the risk of improper
press connections and extensive property
damage.
1. Prepare the connection according to the
fitting manufacturers' instructions.
2. With dry hands, insert a fully charged bat-
tery into tool. Depress ON/OFF button
one time to turn tool ON. Green light at
ON/OFF button should come on indicating
that the tool is ready to use. See Figure 5
– Tool Status Lights for any other lights
NOTE: Tool will automatically turn OFF if
left unused for ten (10) minutes.
Pressing A Fitting With
Typical Scissor Jaws
1. Squeeze jaw arms to open jaws.
2. Place open jaws around fitting (Figure
7). Properly align jaw press profile with
contour of the fitting as specified in Fitting
Manufacturer's Installation Instructions.
Release jaw arms to close jaws around
fitting. Do not hang jaw set from fitting.
Tool could unexpectedly drop and cause
serious injury or death.
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