Troubleshooting - RIDGID ProPress Series Operator's Manual

ProPress

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM
Press connections pro-
duced are not complete.
Excessively large or
sharp fins present at
press joint parting line
where jaw or ring tips
come together.
Jaws or rings stick to fit-
ting excessively after
completing press joint.
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® Fitting System
POSSIBLE REASONS
Used wrong jaw set or press ring for the tube size
or material.
The jaw set or ring contour was not square to the
tube.
The jaw set or ring has exceed life expectations and
may have failed.
Fitting material build up on jaws or press rings in
the contoured profile area near jaw or ring tips.
Excessively worn or damaged jaws or press rings.
Fitting material build-up on jaws or press ring in
the contoured profile area near jaw or ring tips.
Install correct jaw set.
Redo the joint using new tube and fitting and make
sure that the jaw set or ring is square to the fitting.
If cracked, replace old jaw set with a new jaw set
and redo the joint using new tube and fitting.
Clean jaw or press ring in the contoured area
using metal polishing pads such as Scotch-Brite
Refer to Maintenance Section for instructions.
Discard jaws or press ring and replace with new
RIDGID jaw set or press ring.
Clean jaw or press ring contour area using metal
polishing pads such as Scotch-Brite
Maintenance Section for instructions.
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