Inspecting The Press Tool And Attachments; Tool And Work Area Set-Up - RIDGID MegaPress Mode D'emploi

MegaPress
Only use RIDGID Press Tools
WARNING
and RIDGID press tool attachments (jaw sets,
rings, actuators, etc.) when specified by the fit-
ting manufacturer for use with their system.
Use of incorrect press tools and/or attach-
ments for a system can cause system leaks,
damage the press tool or attachment, void
warranties or cause severe personal injury.
Contact the fitting manufacturer for
NOTICE
specific information on their system, including
compatible pipe, materials, installation instruc-
tions, minimum distance between fittings, seal
material, inspection, testing, etc. Incorrect in-
stallation can cause system leaks and exten-
sive property damage.
Inspecting The Press
Tool and Attachments
WARNING
Inspect your pressing tool and attach-
ments daily and correct any problems
to reduce the risk of serious injury from
electric shock, tool and attachment fail-
ure and other causes and to prevent tool
and property damage.
1. Inspect press tool according to the spe-
cific tool operator's manual.
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the
tool and attachments, especially the han-
dles and controls. This reduces the risk of
the tool or attachment slipping from your
grip and makes inspection easier.
3. Closely inspect all pressing attachment
components (jaw sets, rings, actuators,
etc.) for any cracked, broken, worn, miss-
ing, mis-aligned or binding parts or any
other sign of damage that may prevent
proper and safe operation. Damaged
parts can cause the attachment to make
incorrect pressed connections or fail dur-
ing use, and cause serious injury or prop-
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erty damage. If any damage is found,
the attachment should be discarded and
replaced.
Always discard the complete
WARNING
pressing attachment. Never replace individual
components or exchange parts between as-
semblies. Failure to replace the entire as-
sembly may result in component failure and
serious injury.
Do not modify pressing attachments or use
modified attachments. A pressing attachment
component that has been welded, ground,
drilled or modified in any manner can shatter
during pressing, resulting in sharp flying ob-
jects, severe injury or death. Discard and re-
place damaged pressing attachments.
4. Inspect the attachment markings to make
sure that it is clearly marked as to the
system and size that it is appropriate for.
Do not use an attachment that is not
clearly marked.
5. Inspect the press profile of the attach-
ment. If it is rusty, dirty or if there is a build
up of fitting material, clean as described
in the maintenance section. It is important
to keep the press profile clean to pre-
vent the formation of burrs during press-
ing process, prevent the attachment from
sticking to the fitting and make sure that a
proper press connection is made.
6. Make sure that springs are intact and
bias the attachment in the proper direc-
tion (closed for rings, jaws and actua-
tors). Attachment should cycle freely from
the fully open to fully closed position. If
needed, lubricate pivot points with a light
lubricating oil. Wipe any excess oil from
the attachment.
Tool and Work Area
Set-Up
WARNING
Set up the press tool, attachment and
work area according to these procedures
to reduce the risk of injury from electric
shock and other causes and to prevent
property damage.