RIDGID ASTM F 1807 Hoja De Instrucciones

ASTM F 1807 Press Jaws Instruction Sheet
the warnings and in structions for all equipment and mate-
rial being used before operating this tool to reduce the
risk of property damage and/or serious personal injury.
• Keep your fingers and hands away from the jaws during the
press cycle. Your fingers or hands can be crushed, fractured or
amputated if they become caught in the jaws, or between the
jaws and any other object.
• Never attempt to repair a damaged jaw. Discard the entire
damaged jaw. A jaw that has been welded, ground, drilled or
modified in any manner can shatter during pressing resulting in
serious injury. Failure to replace the entire jaw may result in
component failure and serious injury.
• Always wear eye protection to reduce the risk of eye injury.
• Only use a RIDGID ® Press Tool with RIDGID jaws. Use of other
tools may damage the jaws or make improper connections.
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit www.RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department at rtctechser-
vices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and Canada call (800) 519-
3456.
Description
The RIDGID ASTM F 1807 press jaws, when used with appropriate
RIDGID compact press tools, are designed to mechanically press
ASTM F 1807 copper crimp rings to the required dimensions for
proper installation.
Figure 1 – ASTM F 1807 Press Jaws
Press Jaws and F 1807 Gauges
Catalog No. Description
22958 1 / " ASTM F 1807 Compact Jaw
2
22968 3 / " ASTM F 1807 Compact Jaw
4
22973 1" ASTM F 1807 Compact Jaw
22978 1 1 / " ASTM F 1807 Compact Jaw
4
29583 3 / " - 1" ASTM F 1807 Go/No-Go Gauge
8
23898 1 1 / " ASTM F 1807 Go/No-Go Gauge
4
When used properly, RIDGID ASTM F 1807 jaws make
NOTICE
connections that conform to ASTM F 1807. Selection of appropriate
materials and joining methods is the responsibility of the system
designer and/or installer. Consult Press Fitting System manufacturer
for selection information.
Printed in U.S.A.
EC40383
WARNING
Read and understand these in -
structions, the press
instructions, the fitting manu-
facturer's instructions, the
ASTM F 1807 stand ards and
® product:
Press Profile
Jaw Arm
Side Plates Size Marking
Inspection/Maintenance
Remove jaw from press tool. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the
jaw to aid inspection and improve control. Make sure that the jaw is
tool
clearly marked as to its use. Do not use unmarked jaws.
Before use, closely inspect the jaws for proper assembly, complete-
ness, binding, wear, damage or other issues which could affect prop-
er and safe use. If any problems are found, do not use until correct-
ed.
Inspect the press profile. If rusty, dirty or if there is fitting material
build up, manually clean the press profile with steel wool, steel bris-
tle wire brush or fine grade Scotch-Brite
tered trademark of the 3M Company) metal polishing pad. Do not
use aggressive cleaning methods that may alter critical press profile
dimensions.
Make sure the jaw arms move freely and the return spring closes the
jaw set. If needed, lubricate pivot points with a light lubricating oil.
Wipe off any excess oil.
Set Up/Operation
1. Insert the proper jaw for the application into the press tool.
2. Prepare the connection per the ASTM F 1807 standard and/or
the ASTM F 1807 compliant fitting manufacturer's instructions.
3. Squeeze jaw arms to open the jaw.
4. Place open jaw around the crimp ring. Allow the jaw to close.
(Figure 2) .
Figure 2 – Jaw Aligned with Tube and Fitting
5. Make sure that the jaw and pressing tool are properly aligned
and square to the tube and fitting. With hands clear of the jaw,
operate the press tool per its instructions.
6. Press the jaw arms to open the jaw and remove from the fitting.
Avoid any sharp edges that may have formed on fitting during
pressing operation.
Inspecting the Pressed Connection
1. Inspect the crimp for:
• Correct crimp ring and fitting placement.
• Correct jaw alignment with the ring. The fitting and ring should
not be damaged.
• Proper crimp ring dimensions. Measure the crimp ring per the
ASTM F 1807 standard and/or the fitting manufacturer's
instructions.
• Any other issues per the fitting manufacturer.
If any issues are found, remove and replace the fitting.
2. Test the system in accordance with the system suppliers'
instructions, normal practice and local codes.
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