result in extensive property damage, severe per-
sonal injury, or death.
•
Charge batteries only in the appropriate battery
charger as specified in the charger manual.
Other
types of batteries or non-rechargeable batteries may
burst resulting in personal injury and damage.
•
Do not probe battery with conductive objects.
Shorting of battery terminals may cause sparks, burns
or electrical shock.
•
Do not insert battery with cracked case into tool or
charger. Do not operate battery if it has been drop-
ped or damaged in any way.
Damaged battery
increases the risk of electrical shock.
•
Do not burn batteries for any reason.
Batteries
explode in fire.
•
Charge batteries in temperatures above +41°F
(+5°C) and below +113°F (45°C). Store tool and
battery pack in locations where temperatures will
not 104°F (40°C)
. Proper care will prevent
serious damage to batteries. Improper care of batteries
may result in battery leakage, electrical shock or burns.
•
Do not allow anything to cover the charger while in
use.
May result in fire.
•
Unplug the charger when not in use.
Reduces risk
of injury to children and untrained persons.
•
Do not charge battery in damp or wet environ-
ment. Do not expose to rain or snow.
Increases the
risk of electrical shock.
•
Do not open the charger.
Have repairs done only by
authorized experts.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RP 330 Pressing Tool, when used with appropriate
jaw sets, is designed to mechanically press fittings onto
tubing to create a water-tight and permanent seal. When
the switch on the RP 330 is depressed, an internal elec-
tric motor powers a hydraulic pump which forces fluid
into the cylinder of the tool, forcing the ram forward and
applying thousands of pounds of pressing force onto
specially designed fittings. Attachments are also available
for other uses.
The entire cycle duration is approximately five (5) seconds.
Once the cycle begins to deform a fitting, it will automat-
ically continue until completion, even if the trigger switch
is released. The LED displays on the back of the tool indi-
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety information that is
specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the RP 330
Pressing Tool to reduce the risk of electrical shock or seri-
ous personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
A compartment in the RP 330 carrying case is included to
keep this manual with the machine for use by the operator.
Contact the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service De-
partment at (800) 519-3456 or [email protected]
if you have any questions.
Pressing Tool Safety
•
Use the RP 330 Pressing Tool only with RIDGID
Standard pressing attachments (jaw set, press
ring, actuator, etc.).
Other uses or modifying the RP
330 Pressing Tool for other applications may damage
the pressing tool, damage the attachments and/or
cause personal injury.
•
Keep your fingers and hands away from jaws dur-
ing press cycle.
Your fingers or hands can be
crushed, fractured or amputated if they become caught
between the jaws or between these components and
any other object.
•
Never attempt to repair a damaged jaw set, press
ring, actuator or other attachment.
An attachment
that has been welded, ground, drilled or modified in
any manner can shatter during pressing resulting in
serious injury. Discard the entire damaged jaw set.
Replace with a new jaw set. Never replace individual
components except for damaged jaw return springs.
Please call Ridge Tool Company, Technical Services
for availability.
•
Read and understand this operator’s manual, the
jaw set instructions, the fitting manufacturer’s
installation instructions and the instructions for
any other equipment used with this tool before
operating the RP 330.
Failure to follow all instructions
may result in property damage and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
Battery and Charger Safety
(for RP 330-B only)
WARNING
Read the battery charger manual before using the
charger or batteries. Failure to read, understand and
follow the contents of the charger manual may
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