MegaPress™ Pipe Preparation Tool
Description
The RIDGID
®
MegaPress
®
and Mega PressG
®
(registered trademarks of Viega GmbH & Co.)
Pipe Preparation (Prep) Tool is used to pre-
pare the end of schedule 5 to 40 black steel
pipe for use with Viega MegaPress fittings.
The pipe preparation tool is powered by a
user supplied
1
/
2
" drill (1,200 to 4,000 rpm
operating range), cleans the outside of the
pipe and deburrs the pipe end outside diame-
ter. The pipe preparation tool can be used
with stationary or rotating pipe. Two pipe
preparation tools are available: one for the
1
/
2
" to 1" pipe size range and one for the 1
1
/
4
" to
2" pipe size range.
The RIDGID MegaPress Pipe Prep Tools are
not approved for use with galvanized or epoxy
coated pipe. Please see the fitting manufac-
tures instructions for proper preparation tech-
niques for these types of pipe.
Figure 1 – MegaPress Pipe Preparation Tool
Abrasive Strip Information
Contact the fitting manufacturer for
specific information on their system, includ-
ing compatible pipe, installation instructions,
minimum distance between fittings, seal ma-
terial, inspection, testing, etc. Incorrect instal-
lation can cause system leaks and exten-
sive property damage.
Specific Safety Section
WARNING
This section contains important safety in-
formation that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before
using the MegaPress
®
Pipe End Pre para -
tion Tools to reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
• Use personal protective equipment. Al -
ways wear eye protection. Protective equip-
ment such as dust mask, respirator, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing pro -
tection used for appropriate conditions will
help reduce the risk of personal injury.
• Keep hands away from rotating pipe
and parts. To prevent entanglement,
crush ing or striking injuries, allow equip-
ment to come to a complete stop before
touching the pipe or equipment.
• Only use RIDGID
®
Press Tools, attach-
ments and preparation tools when spec -
i fied by the fitting manufacturer for use
with their system. Use of incorrect equip-
ment for a system can cause system leaks,
damage the equipment, void warranties or
cause severe personal injury.
• Read and understand these instruc-
tions and the warnings and instruc-
tions for all equipment and products
being used with this tool before operat-
ing. Failure to follow all warnings and in-
structions may result in property damage
and/or serious personal injury.
• Avoid breathing of dust created from
pipe cleaning and deburring. Some dust
created may contain chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other serious
personal injury. Consider the pipe material
and coatings when determining appropri-
ate respiratory protection, including things
such as lead based paint.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work and the concentration of dust.
To reduce your exposure to these chem-
icals, work in a well ventilated area, and
use respiratory protection selected based
on appropriate regulations and standards,
such as ANSI Z88.2 and OSHA.
1
NOTICE
Catalog No. Description
38008
Abrasive Strips,
1
/
2
: to 1" (Pack of 10)
38003
Abrasive Strips, 1
1
/
4
" to 2" (Pack of 10)
