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Compact 100-B Pressing Tool
Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
If equipped with nickel-cadmium battery, the battery must
be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally
sound manner.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd
battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your
area.
Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries
If equipped with a nickel-metal hydride battery, the battery
can be disposed of in a municipal solid waste stream.
Contact your local government for disposal or recycling
practices in your area.
Operating Instructions
WARNING
The Compact 100-B is designed for use only with
RIDGID Compact Jaw Sets. Use the RIDGID
Compact Jaw intended for the specific fitting sys-
tem and tubing material you are installing.
Keep fingers and hands away from jaws during
pressing cycle. Always wear eye protection to pro-
tect your eyes from dirt and other foreign objects.
Using RIDGID ProPress
®
Compact Jaw
Sets For
1
/
2
″
- 1
″
Copper Or Bronze Fittings
To obtain a proper seal, the tube end should
be squarely cut and must be inserted in the fitting the cor-
rect depth (refer to Insertion Depth Table). Jaw set must
be square to the tube and properly aligned with the con-
tour of the fitting. Failure to do so may result in an improp-
er seal that can lead to extensive property damage.
To insure a proper seal,
1
/
2
″
- 1
″
ProPress
®
fit-
tings require a minimum space between the fittings. Refer
to chart on Page 11 for minimum distances.
Preparing the Tube
1. If necessary, cut the desired length of tube using a
tubing cutter.
2. Debur the tube inside and outside diameter using a
rounded file or a deburring tool.
3. Clean the tube end of all dirt, oil and grease.
2. If you charge a battery cartridge from a just-operated
tool or a battery cartridge which has been left in a
location exposed to direct sunlight or heat for a long
time, the charging light may flash in red color. If this
occurs, wait for a while. Charging will begin after the
battery cartridge cools. The battery cartridge will cool
faster if you remove the battery cartridge from the bat-
tery charger.
3. If the charging light flashes alternately in green and
red color, a problem exists and charging is not pos-
sible. The terminals on the charger or battery cartridge
are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn
out or damaged.
4. Batteries should be removed from the Compact 100-
B Pressing Tool when the tool is being stored, espe-
cially when stored for lengthy periods of time. The tool
electronics represent a very slight drain on the battery
when the battery is installed. Leaving a battery plugged
in the tool for long periods of time may result in over-
discharging a battery and can cause permanent bat-
tery damage.
NOTE! Battery performance is severely reduced
when batteries are stored below 32°F (0°C).
For optimal tool performance and battery life
per charge in cold climates, take care to keep
batteries as warm as possible. When battery
temperatures are kept above 32°F (0°C), the
number of press cycles is dramatically im-
proved, especially on larger diameter fittings.
Other suggestions for improving battery perfor-
mance:
• Use the tool to make pressed connections as
soon as possible after transferring the battery
from a warm storage environment to a freezing
or subfreezing operating environment. Planning
ahead in this manner will significantly improve
the number of connections achieved before
battery requires recharging.
• Be sure to fully discharge the battery before
recharging.
• Follow proper recharging procedures as spelled
out on pages 6-7 of this manual.
Battery Disposal
Do not attempt to disassemble the bat-
tery or remove any component projecting from the
battery terminals. Fire or injury may result. Prior to dis-
posal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating
tape to prevent shorting.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
