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CT400 Press Tool
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a
risk of electrical shock or injury.

Specific Safety Information

WARNING
Read this Operator's Manual carefully before using
the RIDGID CT400 Press Tool. Failure to under-
stand and follow the contents of this manual may
result in extensive property damage, severe per-
sonal injury, or death.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service De-
partment at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.

Press Tool Safety

• Only use the CT400 Press Tool with RIDGID jaws
or RIDGID press rings. Other uses or modifying the
CT400 Press Tool for other applications may damage
the press tool, damage the jaws and/or cause personal
injury.
• Keep your fingers and hands away from jaws or
press rings and actuator during pressing cycle.
Your fingers or hands can be crushed, fractured or
amputated if they become caught between the jaws,
press rings or actuator or between these components
and any other object.
• Do not use the CT400 if the finger guards are dam-
aged or missing. Properly installed guards (Figure 1)
are necessary to protect your fingers and hands from
becoming crushed or amputated by the rollers and
jaws.
• Never remove the drop guard. Replace drop guard
if it is damaged or broken. The drop guard (Figure 1)
protects the tool handle if the tool is dropped. If the drop
guard is missing and the tool is dropped, the motor
housing may crack and expose live electrical wires.
• Never attempt to repair a damaged jaw set. A jaw
that has been welded, ground, drilled or modified in
any manner can shatter during pressing resulting in
serious injury. Discard the entire damaged jaw set.
Replace with a new jaw set. Never replace individual
components except for damaged jaw return springs.
Please call Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service
for availability.
• Never attempt to repair a damaged press ring or
actuator. A press ring set component that has been
welded, ground, drilled or modified in any manner can
shatter during pressing, resulting in serious injury.
Discard the entire damaged press ring assembly or
actuator assembly. Replace with a new press ring or
actuator. Never replace individual components except
for press ring and actuator return springs. Please call
Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service for availability.
• Never use tool with a power cord, switch or motor
housing that is damaged. Using a tool with a dam-
aged cord, cracked motor housing or broken switch
can result in electric shock and severe injury.
CAUTION
methods is the responsibility of the system designer and/-
or installer. Before any installation is attempted, careful
evaluation of the specific service environment, including
chemical environment and service temperature, should be
completed.
Description and Specifications
Description
The CT400 Press Tool, when used with appropriate
jaw sets, is designed to mechanically press fittings onto
tubing to create a water-tight and permanent seal. When
the switch on the CT400 is depressed, an internal elec-
tric motor powers a hydraulic pump which forces fluid into
the cylinder of the tool, forcing the ram forward and
applying thousands of pounds of pressing force onto spe-
cially designed press fittings.
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