11
RP 340 Press Tool
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE REASONS
SOLUTION
Tool will not turn ON
when ON/OFF button on
display panel is pressed.
Tool will not run when
trigger is depressed.
Green light flashes.
Tool turns OFF either
when trigger is
de pressed or in the
middle of a press cycle.
Red LED glows.
Yellow LED blinks repeat-
edly as long as tool is
turned ON and tool func-
tions properly.
Yellow LED glows con-
tinuously and tool will
not begin press cycle
when trigger switch is
depressed.
Red LED blinks repeated-
ly and tool will not begin
press cycle when trigger
switch is depressed.
Yellow LED glows when
tool is turned ON.
Jaws are locked onto
fitting.
The pressed connections
produced are not com-
plete.
Troubleshooting
Electric cord damaged.
Battery is completely discharged or battery has
failed or power cord not properly inserted into
outlet.
Battery or AC Power Adapter not properly inserted
into handle of tool.
Battery is too low.
Tool, AC Power Adapter or battery is too cold or too
hot.
Scheduled maintenance/recalibration is required
after 40,000 presses.
Scheduled maintenance/recalibration is manda-
tory after 42,000 presses. Tool is “locked” and
will not function until tool is serviced.
Accessory mounting pin not fully closed.
Tool malfunction detected.
Press was not successfully completed.
Used wrong jaw set 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.
Inspect the cord and replace if necessary.
Insert fully charged battery/recharge dead battery
or unplug and replug power cord.
Check to assure battery or AC Power Adapter is
fully inserted.
Insert fully charged battery/recharge dead battery.
Bring tool, AC Power Adapter or battery to cor-
rect operating range between 15°F (-10°C) to
122°F (50°C) by allowing the tool to sit in a con-
ditioned room.
NOTE! Fitting must be repressed if tool stops
in the middle of a press cycle. Failure
to do so may result in a leaking fitting.
Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department
(800) 519-3456 for nearest Authorized Service out-
let.
Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department
at (800) 519-3456 for nearest Authorized Service
outlet.
Insert accessory mounting pin to the fully closed
position.
Unplug and replug power cord or remove and rein-
sert fully charged battery. Be sure to repress fitting.
If LED continues to glow, contact Ridge Tool
Technical Service Department at (800) 519-3456 for
nearest Authorized Service outlet.
Push pressure release button to remove jaws from
fitting. Inspect and repress fitting.
Install the correct jaw set.
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 fit ting con-
tour.
Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department
at (800) 519-3456 for nearest Author ized Service
outlet.