Ridge Tool Company
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Compact 100-B Pressing Tool
Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ..............................................................................................................1
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care......................................................................................................................................................2
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Pressing Tool Safety ..................................................................................................................................................3
Battery Safety ............................................................................................................................................................3
Description, Specifications, and Standard Equipment
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................3
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................4
Standard Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................5
Inspecting the Pressing Tool and Jaw Sets
Compact 100-B Battery Charger ................................................................................................................................5
Attaching Pressing Jaws ............................................................................................................................................5
Tool and Work Area Set-Up
Battery Charging Procedure ......................................................................................................................................6
Important Charging Notes ..........................................................................................................................................6
Battery Disposal..........................................................................................................................................................7
Nickel-Cadmium Batteries ..........................................................................................................................................7
Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries....................................................................................................................................7
Operating Instructions
Using ProPress
®
Compact Jaw Sets ..........................................................................................................................7
Preparing the Tube ..................................................................................................................................................7
Inserting the Tube Into the Fitting ............................................................................................................................8
Using PureFlow™ Compact Jaw Sets ........................................................................................................................8
Preparing The Tube ..................................................................................................................................................8
Inserting the Tube Into the Fitting ............................................................................................................................9
Pressing the Fitting ....................................................................................................................................................9
Inspecting the Pressed Connection ..........................................................................................................................10
Minimum Distance Between Fittings ........................................................................................................................11
Pressing in Tight Quarters ........................................................................................................................................11
Maintenance Instructions
Daily Cleaning and Lubrication ................................................................................................................................11
Jaws..........................................................................................................................................................................11
Required Maintenance at RIDGID Authorized Service Center ................................................................................12
Accessories
ProPress
®
System For Copper Tubing......................................................................................................................12
Storage ........................................................................................................................................................................13
Service and Repair ......................................................................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................14
Compact 100-B Diagnostic Codes ............................................................................................................................15
Lifetime Warranty ........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
