RP 115 Press Tool
999-995-408.10_REV. A
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Figure 9 – Placing Jaws Around Fitting
Figure 10 – Jaws Square to Fitting
3. Confirm jaw is appropriately placed and
square to fitting. Keep fingers and hands
away from the jaws to avoid crushing
injuries in jaws or between jaws and sur-
roundings.
Depress the trigger/run switch. The tool
cycle begins and the rollers contact the
jaw arms and complete the cycle. Con-
tinue to press the trigger/run switch until
the ram automatically retracts. Automa-
tic ram retraction indicates that the tool
has reached the appropriate force and
the cycle is complete. This is required to
ensure the complete connection.
If tool must be removed before a con-
nection is completed, release the trigger/
run switch, depress the pressure release
button
(Figure 1
). Any time release button
is depressed, press is NOT complete and
the connection must be pressed again to
ensure completion. If the tool malfunc-
tions during operation, use this proce-
dure.
fully closed to prevent tool damage during
use.
NOTE: Do not operate tool without the attach-
ment in place, this can damage the tool.
Preparing Connection
These instructions are general-
ized practices for several types of press
tool attachments. Always follow the specific
instructions for the press tool attachment
being used and the fitting manufacturers’ spe-
cific installation instructions to reduce the risk
of improper press connections and extensive
property damage.
1. Prepare the press connection according
to the fitting manufacturer’s instructions..
2. With dry hands, insert a fully charged
battery into tool.
Pressing A Fitting
1. Squeeze jaw arms to open jaws.
Figure 8 – Opening Jaw
2. Place open jaws around fitting
(Figure
9)
. Properly align jaw press profile with
contour of the fitting as specified in Fitting
Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions.
Release jaw arms to close jaws around
fitting. Do not hang jaw set from fitting.
Tool could unexpectedly drop and cause
serious injury or death.
NOTICE
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