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RIDGID Compact 100-B Operator's Manual

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Compact
100-B
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
WARNING!
Read this Operator's Manual
carefully before using this tool.
Failure to understand and fol-
low the contents of this manu-
al may result in extensive
property damage and/or seri-
ous personal injury.
Pressing Tool
For ProPress
and Fittings
For PureFlow
and Fittings
®
Compact Jaws
™
Pex Compact Jaws

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  • Page 1 Pressing Tool Compact 100-B For ProPress ® Compact Jaws and Fittings For PureFlow ™ Pex Compact Jaws and Fittings OPERATOR’S MANUAL WARNING! Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and fol- low the contents of this manu- al may result in extensive property damage and/or seri- ous personal injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Inspecting the Pressed Connection ..........................10 Minimum Distance Between Fittings ........................11 Pressing in Tight Quarters ............................11 Maintenance Instructions Daily Cleaning and Lubrication ..........................11 Jaws..................................11 Required Maintenance at RIDGID Authorized Service Center ................12 Accessories ProPress ® System For Copper Tubing........................12 Storage ..................................13 Service and Repair ..............................13...

  • Page 3: Recording Form For Machine Serial Number

    Compact 100-B Pressing Tool For ProPress Compact Jaws and Fittings ® For PureFlow ™ Pex Compact Jaws and Fittings Compact 100-B Pressing Tool Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. Serial...

  • Page 4: General Safety Information

    Compact 100-B Pressing Tool General Safety Information Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord Nameplate WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure Total Length (in feet) Amps to follow all instructions listed below may 0 – 25 26 – 50 51 – 100 result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

  • Page 5: Service

    Please call Ridge Tool Company, Technical Services onto tubing to create a water-tight and permanent seal. for availability. When the switch on the Compact 100-B is depressed, an • Never use tool with a switch or motor housing internal electric motor powers a hydraulic pump which that is damaged.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    PureFlow™ fittings onto ″, ″, ″ Figure 1 – Compact 100-B Pressing Tool and ProPress ® and 1″ Viega Pextron™, Fostapex™ or Pexcel™ PEX tub- System Jaw Set ing. An individual jaw set is required for each size tubing.

  • Page 7: Standard Equipment

    ″, CAUTION Only use RIDGID Jaw Sets. Use with the for Copper Tubing, Carrying Case RIDGID jaw set intended for the specific fitting system and 16988 Compact 100-B Pressing Tool with 25.4 lbs. tubing material you are installing. Use of other jaw sets will (2) Ni-MH Batteries, Charger (115V), (11,5 kg.)

  • Page 8: Tool And Work Area Set-Up

    Do not attempt to use a step-up trans- WARNING former, an engine generator or DC power receptacle. 6. Push the jaw set mounting pin until it clicks. NOTE! The Compact 100-B will not work unless the pin is fully engaged. Tool and Work Area Set-Up WARNING Figure 4 –...

  • Page 9: Battery Disposal

    32°F (0°C). For optimal tool performance and battery life per charge in cold climates, take care to keep The Compact 100-B is designed for use only with batteries as warm as possible. When battery RIDGID Compact Jaw Sets. Use the RIDGID temperatures are kept above 32°F (0°C), the...

  • Page 10: Inserting The Tube Into The Fitting

    Compact 100-B Pressing Tool Inserting the Tube Into the Fitting Never lubricate the fitting seal in the Pro- CAUTION Press ® fitting with anything other than soapy water. Oil lubricant, dirt or debris may damage the seal. An improp- er seal can lead to extensive property damage.

  • Page 11: Inserting The Tube Into The Fitting

    Inserting the Tube Into the Fitting Pressing the Fittings 1. Slide press sleeve fully over end of tubing (Figure 9). 1. Make sure the Compact 100-B Pressing Tool has the correct jaw set installed. FostaPex™ Tube Pexcel™ or Pextron™ Tube 2.

  • Page 12: Inspecting The Pressed Connection

    Inspecting The Pressed Connection CAUTION The Compact 100-B Pressing Tool will turn off auto- matically if the battery is too low to successfully complete a pressed connection. This will be indi- cated by five blinks of red and green LED’s. After the blinking red and green LED’s, the tool will auto-...

  • Page 13: Minimum Distance Between Fittings

    Compact 100-B Pressing Tool Minimum Distance Between Fittings To prevent distortion of the tubing, ″ - 1″ fittings require a minimum distance between fittings (refer to chart below). Failure to provide this distance may result in improper seal that can lead to extensive property damage.

  • Page 14: Required Maintenance At Ridgid Authorized Service Center

    Only the following products have been designed to function with the Compact 100-B Pressing Tool. Other jaw sets and accessories suitable for use with other tools may become hazardous and/or produce bad presses when used with the Compact 100-B. Use only accessories listed below. ProPress ®...

  • Page 15: Storage

    Company, Technical Service Department at (800) 519- locked area that is out of reach of children and people 3456 or www.ridgid.com for nearest authorized service unfamiliar with the Compact 100-B Pressing Tool. The tool outlet. is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

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