Troubleshooting; Optional Equipment; Disposal; Ec Declaration Of Conformity - RIDGID RP 342-XL Press Tool Manual

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM
Tool will not turn ON
when ON/OFF button is
pressed.
Attachment is locked
onto fitting.
The pressed connections
produced are not com-
plete.
Oil leaks from tool.
Motor runs but tool will
not complete a cycle.
Tool stops during
operation.
See Figure 5 – Tool Status Lights

Optional Equipment

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, only use equip-
ment specifically designed and recommended for
use with the RIDGID RP 342-XL Press Tool, such as
listed below.
Battery and Adapter Packs
Catalog
No. Description
56513 RB-1825 18V 2.5 Ah Lithium Ion Battery
56518 RB-1850 18V 5.0 Ah Lithium Ion Battery
44468 120 AC Power Adapter – North America
Chargers and Cords
Catalog
No.
64383 RBC-30 Charger
64173 RBC-30 Charger Cord
Ridge Tool Company provides Standard series press
attachments designed specifically for use with RIDGID
Standard Press Tools. Only use attachments that are
specifically designed to press the fitting system you are
installing.
999-999-207.10_REV. A
POSSIBLE REASONS
Battery is completely discharged or battery has
failed.
Battery not properly inserted into handle of tool.
Press was not successfully completed.
Used wrong attachment for the tube size or mate-
rial.
The tool was not square to the tube.
Attachment press profile was not aligned with the
fitting contour.
Tool is in need of repair.
Seal or mechanical problems.
Oil level low.
Oil level low.
Plug
Region Type
North America A
North America A
RP 342-XL Press Tool
SOLUTION
Insert fully charged battery/recharge battery.
Check to assure battery is fully inserted.
Push pressure release button to remove jaws from
fitting. Inspect and repress fitting.
Install the correct attachment.
Redo the joint with new fitting and new tube.
Make sure that the tool is square to the tube.
Redo the joint with new tube and new fitting.
Make sure the press profile is aligned with the fit-
ting contour.
See Contact Information for nearest RIDGID
Authorized Inde pendent Service center.
See Contact Information for nearest RIDGID
Authorized Inde pendent Service center.
For a complete listing of RIDGID equipment available
for these tools, see the Ridge Tool Catalog online at
RIDGID.com or see Contact Information.

Disposal

Parts of these tools contain valuable materials and can be
recycled. There are companies that specialize in recycling
that may be found locally. Dispose of the components in
compliance with all applicable regulations. Contact your
local waste management authority for more information.
For EC Countries: Do not dispose of elec-
trical equipment with household waste!
According to the European Guideline 2012/ -
19/ EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment and its implemen tation into nation-
al legislation, electrical equipment that is no
longer usable must be collected separately and disposed
of in an environmentally correct manner.
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