All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
Ingress Protection ..............IP44
Permissible Humidity..........80% maximum
Operating Temperature ......15°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C)
Weight.................................5.15 lbs. (2.33 kg)
(No battery/attach ment)
Dimensions.........................10.6" x 2.9" x 8.7" (270 mm x 74 mm x 221 mm)
Standard Equipment
Refer to the RIDGID catalog for details on
equipment supplied with specific tool catalog
numbers.
Selection of appropriate materials
NOTI E
and joining methods is the responsibility of
the system designer and/or installer. Before
any installation is attempted, careful evaluation
of the specific service environment, including
chemical environment and service tempera-
ture, should be completed. Consult Press Fitting
System manufacturer for selection informa-
tion.
Pre-Operation
Inspection
WARNING
Daily before use, inspect your press
tool and correct any problems to re-
duce the risk of serious injury from
electric shock, crushing injures, attach-
ment failure and other causes, and pre-
vent tool damage.
1. Remove battery from tool.
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the
equipment, especially the handles and
controls. This aids inspection and helps to
prevent the tool or controls from slipping
from your grip.
3. Inspect the press tool for:
• Proper assembly, maintenance and com -
pleteness.
• Any broken, worn, missing, misaligned
or binding parts. Confirm fabric loop is in
good condition.
• Smooth movement of attachment mount-
ing pin between the fully open and fully
closed position. Pin should lock into each
position. Confirm that the run switch
moves freely and does not bind or stick.
999-995-112.08_REV. A
RP 240 Press Tool
• Presence and readability of warning la-
bels. See Figure 1.
• Any other condition which may prevent
safe and normal operation.
Do not use the press tool until any prob-
lems have been repaired.
4. Inspect and maintain tool attachments
per their instructions. Remove attach-
ment from the tool. Confirm that attach-
ments are in good condition and clearly
marked as to use.
5. Inspect and maintain any other equip-
ment being used per its instructions to
make sure it is functioning properly.
Set-Up and Operating
Instructions
WARNING
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 at-
tachment, work piece and other objects.
Large forces are generated during prod-
uct use that can break or throw parts
and cause injury. Stand clear during use
and wear appropriate protective equip-
ment, including eye protection.
Use proper tool, attachment and fitting
combinations. Improper combinations
can result in an incomplete joint, which
increase the risk of leaks, equipment
damage and injury.
Follow setup and operation instructions
to reduce the risk of injury from crushing
and other causes and to prevent tool
damage.
1. Confirm have appropriate work area (See
General Safety Rules). Operate in clear,
7