Operating Instructions; Preparing The Connection; Pressing A Fitting With Typical Scissor Jaw Set - RIDGID RP 330-B Manual

Figure 4 – Fully Open Attachment Mounting Pin
Figure 5 – Slide Attachment Into Tool
6. If using a battery tool, with dry hands insert the battery
into the tool. If using a corded tool, run the cord along
the previously identified clear path, and with dry hands
plug the pressing tool in. Keep all connections dry
and off the ground. If the power cord is not long
enough, use an extension cord that:
• Is in good condition
• Is appropriately rated for the use (example – rated
for outdoor use)
• Has sufficient wire size (16 AWG for 50' or less, 14
AWG for 50' to 100'). Undersized wires can over-
heat, melting the insulation or causing fire or other
damage.

Operating Instructions

WARNING
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
against dirt and other foreign objects.
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 attach-
ment, work piece and other objects.
Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of
injury from crushing and other causes and to pre-
vent tool damage.
NOTICE
for several types of press tool attachments. Always follow
the specific instructions for the pressing tool attachment
being used and the fitting manufacturers specific instal-
lation instructions. Failure to follow the specific attachment
and fitting installation instructions may result in improper
press connections that can lead to extensive property
damage.

Preparing the Connection

1. Make sure that the work area is free of bystanders
and other distractions and that the tool and work
area has been properly set up.
2. Prepare the connection according to the fitting man-
ufacturers instructions.
Pressing A Fitting With Typical Scissor
Jaw Set
1. Make sure the RP 330 Pressing Tool has the correct
jaw set installed.
2. Connect RP 330 to proper power source. For the
RP 330-B, insert fully charged battery into the base of
the handle. For the RP 330-C plug the tool into an
appropriate outlet.
3. Depress ON/OFF button on display panel one time to
turn tool ON. All three light emitting diodes (LED's) will
blink once. Then, the green LED should be solidly illu-
minated indicating the tool is ready to press.
NOTE! Tool will automatically turn off if left unused for ten
(10) minutes. To restart tool, it is necessary to
once again depress the ON/OFF button on the
top display panel.
4. Squeeze jaw arms to open the jaw set (Figure 6).
5. Place open jaws around the fitting (Figure 7) . Make
sure the contour of the jaw set is properly aligned with
the contour of the fitting as specified in Fitting Systems
operator's manual. Do not attempt to hang the jaw set
and tool from fitting. Tool could unexpectedly drop and
cause serious injury or death.
6. Make sure the tubing is inserted to the proper depth
in fitting, as specified in the appropriate fitting system's
operator's manual.
Ridge Tool Company
RP 330 Pressing Tool
These instructions are generalized practices
7