Operating Instructions; Preparing The Connection; Pressing A Fitting With Typical Scissor Jaw Set - RIDGID RP 340 Manual De Instrucciones

Figure 5 – Slide Attachment Into Tool
6. If using a battery tool, with dry hands insert the battery
into the tool. If using an AC Power Adapter, with dry
hands insert the AC Power Adapter into the tool, run
the cord along the previously identified clear path,
and with dry hands plug the AC Power Adapter in.
Keep all connections dry and off the ground. If the
power cord is not long enough, use an extension
cord that:
• Is in good condition
• Is appropriately rated for the use
• Has sufficient wire size (16 AWG for 50' or less, 14
AWG for 50' to 100'). Undersized wires can over-
heat, melting the insulation or causing fire or other
damage.

Operating Instructions

WARNING
Always wear eye protection to to reduce the risk
of eye injury.
Keep your fingers and hands away from the tool
attachment during the press cycle. Your fingers or
hands can be crushed, fractured or amputated in
the attachment or tool or between the attach-
ment, work piece and other objects.
Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of
injury from crushing and other causes and to pre-
vent tool damage.

Preparing the Connection

These instructions are generalized practices
NOTICE
for several types of press tool attachments. Always follow
the specific instructions for the press tool attachment
being used and the fitting manufacturers' specific instal-
RP 340 Press Tool
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.
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-
ufacturer's instructions.
3. Depress ON/OFF button on display panel one time to
turn tool ON. All three light emitting diodes (LED's) will
blink once. Then, the green LED should be solidly
illuminated indicating the tool is ready to press.
4. Make sure the tubing is inserted to the proper depth in
fitting, as specified in the appropriate fitting system's
operator's manual.
Pressing A Fitting With Typical Scissor
Jaw Set
1. Squeeze jaw arms to open the jaw set (Figure 6).
2. Place open jaws around the fitting. Make sure the con-
tour of the jaw set is properly aligned with the contour
of the fitting as specified in Fitting Manu facturer's
Installation Instructions . Do not hang the jaw set and
tool from fitting. Tool could unexpectedly drop and
cause serious injury or death.
Figure 6 – Opening The Scissor-Style Jaw Set
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