RIDGID RP 340-B Mode D'emploi page 6

RP 340-B, RP 340-C
Tools For The Professional
TM
8.2 Working
Do not start the Pressing Tool without the press jaw (7) fitted.
Never press fittings for pipes using an unsuitable press jaw. The pressing result would
be unserviceable and the Pressing Tool and the press jaw could be damaged.
 Check that the Pressing Tool with the press jaw has been fitted correctly and at right angles to
the pipe axis onto the press fitting.
Please follow the illustrated instructions provided with the press fitting in order to
produce a correct press-fit connection.
 Start the Pressing Tool by pressing the black trigger switch (3) until the device enters the au-
tomatic cycle. You can then release the trigger switch (3) again, and the pressing operation is
completed and terminated automatically.
The pressing operation is performed automatically after the start of pressing. After the
pressing operation, the piston is retracted automatically to starting position.
 Wait until the work piston has been fully retracted. You can then open the press jaw (7) and
detach it from the fitting.
If a power failure occurs suddenly during the pressing operation, press Emergency
Release Stop to retract the rolls.
If the Pressing Tool cannot be started despite pressing the trigger switch, check:
 Whether the electronic system has been activated by pressing the „ON-OFF" switch (1) (at least
the green LED must light)
 The LED indicators in general. Please refer to Chapter 4.4 for what to do if the red and/or amber
LED(s) light(s) or blink(s)
 Whether the rotor of the electric motor is still turning from a previous pressing operation
 Whether the cable of the mains adapter (RP 340-C) is connected to the power supply
 Whether the rechargeable battery is fully charged
 Whether the rechargeable battery has been fitted correctly
If the Pressing Tool can still not be started, please return it to your nearest authorised servicing
agent for inspection and maintenance.
8.3 Interrupting the automatic pressing operation
Piston feed movement is stopped for as long as you release the switch (3) after start-
ing. The rolls can be retracted again with Emergency Release Stop.
The pressing operation cannot be interrupted during automatic pressing (deformation
of the fitting).
9. Storage and disposal
9.1 Sensitivity
The Pressing Tool/charger and mains adapter must be protected against hard knocks, wet
conditions, damp conditions, dirt, dust, extremely low temperatures, extremely high temperatures,
chemical solutions and gases.
The Pressing Tool features extensive EMC protection. Should electromagnetic interfer-
ence switch off the Pressing Tool nevertheless, please disconnect the RP 340-C machine
with mains adapter from the mains briefly or briefly remove the RP 340-B rechargeable
battery from the fixture. This will generally remedy the fault. Otherwise, please eliminate the cause
of the interference.
9.2 Intermediate storage
Disconnect the Pressing Tool from the mains or remove the rechargeable battery if you do not in-
tend to use the Pressing Tool.
The rechargeable battery achieves its full theoretical capacity after a long period of
storage only after fully recharging the battery 1 - 5 times.
If the Pressing Tool is not used directly after delivery, please store it in the original packaging at a
dry location.
Keep Pressing Tool out of reach of unauthorised persons at dry, lockable locations!
Pressing Tools that are not used for long periods (6 months or more) must be cleaned
and stored in a dry condition. Also check the Pressing Tool for operability by conducting
the checks in accordance with Point 10.2 before using the Pressing Tool again.
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9.3 Disposal
Please send the Pressing Tools to your nearest servicing agent (see www.RIDGID.eu for addresses)
or dispose of it through a recycling company for environment-friendly disposal. Pressing Tools may
not be disposed of as scrap metal or domestic waste.
10. Cleaning, checks, repairs and inspections
Always disconnect the RP 340-C machine with mains adapter from the mains or re-
move the RP 340-B rechargeable battery from the Pressing Tool before carrying out
cleaning work!
10.1 Regular cleaning after use
• Clean the press rolls (5) in dry condition and grease them a little
• Clean the press jaws to remove dirt and metallic residue using a solvent
Then spray the entire jaw with a combined lubricant and corrosion inhibitor.
Never use liquids (water or chemicals) or damp cloths to clean the Pressing Tool. The
housing outside surface may be cleaned with a damp cloth (plastic parts).
10.2 Regular Checks
Ensure that the press jaw closes fully when pressing. Each time after using the Pressing
Tool, check the press geometry of the press jaws for damage or visible wear.
Please contact an authorised servicing agent (see www.RIDGID.eu for addresses) if
malfunctions occur.
10.3 Repairs
Never perform repair work yourself. Please always send the Pressing Tool to an autho-
rised servicing agent (see www.RIDGID.eu for addresses) for servicing or repair.
Do not tamper with the electrical and electronic systems. If problems occur, please
contact an authorised servicing agent (see www.RIDGID.eu for addresses).
10.4 Inspection and maintenance of the Pressing Tool (recommended)
Perfect press-fit joints require a fully operable and periodically serviced Pressing Tool (recom-
mended after 4 years or automatically at 42000 cycles). The Pressing Tool should thus be sent to an
authorised servicing agent for inspection and maintenance if the Service indicator lights. Periodic
inspection together with the press jaws (Point 6.4) considerably prolongs the service life of the
Pressing Tool.
The Service indicator (green LED and amber LED blinking) is intended to draw your attention to
the fact that the Pressing Tool requires servicing after 40000 pressing operations. The Pressing Tool
is locked by the electronic monitoring system (yellow LED lights) after 42000 pressing operations.
It must then be sent to an authorised servicing agent for servicing (see www. RIDGID.eu for ad-
dresses).
If there is a machine fault, the Pressing Tool is locked immediately by the electronic monitoring sys-
tem and it must then be submitted to a servicing agent for inspection (always read Chapter 4.4).
11. After-sales servicing
For information on your nearest RIDGID Independent Service Center or any service or repair ques-
tions:
• Contact your local RIDGID distributor
• Visit www.RIDGID.com or ww.RIDGID.eu to find your local Ridge Tool contact point
12. Manufacturer and Authorised representative
Manufacturer:
RIDGE TOOL COMPANY
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001
U.S.A.
Authorized representative:
RIDGE TOOL EUROPE N.V.
Research Park, Haasrode
B-3001 Leuven
Belgium