Preparing The Connection; Preparing The Pipe; Inserting The Pipe Into The Fitting - RIDGID 37958 Operator's Manual

MegaPress
Calibrating The Pressing Tool
For The Specific Pressing
Attachment
(320-E Pressing Tool Only)
The RIDGID 320-E Pressing Tool includes a
feature to help insure that complete press con-
nections are made. To use this feature, when a
press attachment is installed on the 320-E, a
calibration cycle is done. The 320-E then com-
pares that calibration cycle to each press con-
nection made. If the press connection does not
match the calibration cycle, the 320-E alerts
the user that a pressing error has occurred so
that the operator can take appropriate action.
See the 320-E manual or contact Ridge Tool
Technical Service if you have any questions
regarding this feature.
Preparing The
Connection
These are generalized instructions.
NOTI E
Always follow the fitting manufacturer's specific
installation instructions. Failure to follow the fit-
ting manufacturer's installation instructions
may lead to an improper press connection
and cause leaking connections and property
damage.

Preparing the Pipe

1. If necessary, cut the desired length of the
proper pipe for use with the fitting sys-
tem. Use a pipe cutter or other method
that provides a clean cut square to the
axis of the pipe. If using a vise or other
method to hold the pipe during cutting,
make sure that the vise is far enough
from the end of the pipe not to damage
the section of pipe that is inserted into
the fitting. Scratches on the outside di-
ameter of the pipe and deformed pipe
can cause leaks.
2. MegaPress and MegaPressG fittings re-
quire proper pipe end preparation to de-
burr and clean the pipe's outside diame-
ter. Consult fitting manufacturer's instruc-
tions for appropriate pipe end preparation.
3. Failure to properly prepare the end of the
pipe will result in leaking connections
which can cause property damage.
Inserting the Pipe into the
Fitting
1. Inspect the fitting per the manufacturer's
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® Fitting System
instructions to be sure all parts are pres-
ent, in place and free of dirt and debris. If
fitting parts are missing or dirty, this can
cause improper connections, leaks and
other property damage. See Figure 5.
Control
Label
Figure 5 – Inspection of MegaPress Fitting
Prior to Pipe Insertion
2. Check the fitting manufacturer's instruc-
tions and mark the pipe with a permanent
marker at the appropriate distance from
the pipe end. This gives a visual reference
that the pipe has been fully inserted into
the fitting prior to pressing the connection.
See Figure 6.
Figure 6A – Marking the Pipe Before Inserting
Into Fitting Using Tape Measure
Figure 6B – Marking the Pipe Before Inserting
Into Fitting Using RIDGID
MegaPress
Gauge
3. Fully insert the pipe into the fitting. Most fit-
tings have a stop that the pipe end con-
tacts to indicate full insertion. Other fit-
tings do not have a stop and will allow the
pipe to fully pass through the fitting, and
are typically used in repair applications. If
there is no stop, insert the pipe so that the
Grip Ring
Separator
Ring
Seal
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