Preparing The Connection; Pressing A Fitting With Typical Scissor Jaws - RIDGID RP 200-B Mode D'emploi

being used and the fitting manufacturers specific instal-
lation instructions. Failure to follow the specific attachment
and fitting installation instructions may result in improper
press connections that can lead to extensive property
damage.

Preparing The Connection

1. Make sure that the work area is free of bystanders
and other distractions and that the tool and work
area has been properly set up.
2. Prepare the connection according to the fitting man-
ufacturers instructions.
Pressing A Fitting With Typical Scissor
Jaws
1. Make sure the RP 200-B Press Tool has the correct
jaw installed and the mounting pin is fully closed and
locked. (See Tool And Work Area Set Up Section.)
2. Insert fully charged battery into the base of the handle.
3. Squeeze jaw arms to open the jaws (Figure 5).
4. Place open jaws around the fitting (Figure 6) . Make
sure the contour of the jaws is properly aligned with
the contour of the fitting as specified in Fitting Systems
operator's manual. Do not attempt to hang the jaws
and tool from fitting. Tool could unexpectedly drop and
cause serious injury or death.
5. Make sure the tubing is inserted to the proper depth
in fitting, as specified in the appropriate fitting system's
instructions.
Figure 5 – Opening The Scissor-Style Jaws
RP 200-B Press Tool
Figure 6 – Placing Scissor-Style Jaw Set Around Fitting
Figure 7 – RP 200-B Tool Square To Tubing
6. Make sure the jaws and tool are square to the tubing.
(Figure 7) If the jaw and tool are not square to the
tube, they will try to align as the press is made. This
could cause an improperly pressed fitting or damage
the tool.
7. Depress and release the switch one time to turn tool
ON. The LED light on the front of the tool should be
solidly illuminated indicating the tool is ready to press.
NOTE! Tool will automatically turn OFF if left unused for
150 seconds. To turn tool ON, it is necessary to
once again depress the switch.
De press the tool trigger switch (Figure 1). Keep fingers
and hands away from the jaws to avoid crushing
injuries in jaws and between jaws and surroundings.
The press cycle takes about four (4) seconds. Once a
press cycle begins and the rollers contact the jaw
arms, the tool will lock-on and automatically com-
plete the press cycle. Releasing the trigger will not stop
the tool once the pressing process has begun. This
assures consistent, repeatable press joint integrity.
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