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RP 218 Press Tool
RP 218 Press Tool
conditioned room before use. This will be indicated by two
flashes and a pause continuously, of the LED light on the
front of the tool.
Store the carrying case in a dry, secured,
locked area that is out of reach of children and people
unfamiliar with the RP 218 Press Tool. The tool is
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Service And Repair
WARNING
Improper service or repair can make machine
unsafe to operate.
Service and repair on this RP 218 Press Tool must be performed
by a RIDGID Authorized Press Tool Service Center. The
tool fasteners have been marked to indicate if service has
been performed by unauthorized individuals.
For any repairs or maintenance, contact the Ridge Tool
Company, Customer Service Department at 400-820-
5695 or www.RIDGID.cn for nearest authorized
press tool service outlet.
For information on your nearest RIDGID Authorized Press
Tool Service Center or any service or repair questions:
• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• Visit www.RIDGID.cn to find your local RIDGID
contact point.
• Call 400-820-5695.
Machine Disposal
Parts of this unit are valuable materials and can be recy-
cled. There are companies that specialize in recycling that
may be found locally.
Dispose of in compliance with any and all applicable reg-
ulations. Contact your local waste management authority
for more information.
WARNING
SOLUTION
POSSIBLE REASONS
SYMPTOM
Tool will not turn ON
when switch is pressed.
Tool turns OFF either
when switch is
depressed or in the
middle of a press cycle.
The LED light will contin-
uously flash ON and OFF.
The LED light flashes 2
times then pauses
repeatedly. (The tool will
not run when the switch
is pressed.)
The LED light flashes 3
times then pauses
repeatedly as long as
tool is turned ON and
tool functions properly.
The LED light flashes 3
times then pauses
repeatedly, and tool will
not begin press cycle
when switch is
depressed.
Jaws are locked onto
fitting.
The pressed connections
produced are not com-
plete.
Troubleshooting
Battery is completely discharged or battery has
failed.
Battery not properly inserted into handle of tool.
Battery is discharged.
Tool or battery is too cold or too hot.
Scheduled maintenance/recalibration is required
after 30,000 presses.
Scheduled maintenance/recalibration is manda-
tory after 32,000 presses, or tool malfunction
detected. Tool is “locked” and will not function
until tool is serviced.
Press was not successfully completed.
Used wrong jaws for the tube size or material.
The tool was not square to the tube.
Jaw contour was not aligned with the fitting contour.
Tool is in need of repair.
Insert fully charged battery/recharge battery.
Check to assure battery is fully inserted.
Insert fully charged battery/recharge battery.
Bring tool and battery to correct operating range
between 15°F (-10°C) to 122°F (50°C) by allow-
ing the tool to sit in a conditioned room.
NOTE! Connection must be repressed if tool
stops in the middle of a press cycle. Fail-
ure to do so may result in a leaking fitting.
Contact RIDGID Customer Service Department at
400-820-5695 for nearest Authorized Press Tool
Service center.
Contact RIDGID Customer Service Department at
400-820-5695 for nearest Authorized Press Tool
Service center.
Push pressure release valve to remove jaws from fit-
ting. Inspect and repress fitting.
Install the correct jaws.
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 jaw contour is aligned with the
fitting contour.
Contact RIDGID Customer Service Department at
400-820-5695 for nearest Authorized Press Tool
Service center.
