the fitting. The press cycle takes approximately
3 seconds.
A work light turns ON when the trigger/run
switch is depressed to illuminate the work
area. The head can be rotated 270° for better
access in tight spaces.
The tools are supplied with fabric loops that
can be used with appropriate attachments
such as shoulder straps or tie off lines.
ViegaPEX™ and FostaPEX™ are trademarks of Viega
®
.
PureFlow
®
and ProPress
®
are registered trademarks
of Viega
®
. Viega
®
is a registered trademark of Franz
Viegener II GmbH & Company.
Figure 1 – RIDGID RP 115 Press Tool with Jaw
Figure 2 – RIDGID Mini Series Jaw Set
tions may damage the press tool, damage
the attachments and/or cause personal
injury.
•
Use proper tool, attachment and fitting
combinations. Improper combinations
can result in an incomplete joint, which
increase the risk of leaks, equipment dam-
age and injury.
•
Do not modify tool. Modifying the tool in
any manner may result in personal injury
and voidance of the tool’s warranty.
•
Before operating a RIDGID
®
Press Tool,
read and understand:
– This operator’s manual
– The battery/charger manual
– The fitting manufacturer’s installation
instructions
– The instructions for any other equip-
ment or material used with this tool
Failure to follow all instructions and warn-
ings may result in property damage and/
or serious injury.
RIDGID Contact
Information
If you have any question concerning this
RIDGID
®
product:
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit RIDGID.com to find your local
RIDGID contact point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service
De part ment at rtctechservices@emer son.
com, or in the U.S. and Canada call (800)
519-3456.
Description
The RIDGID
®
RP 115 Press Tool is designed
to be used with RIDGID Mini Series Attach-
ments. Mini Series Jaws are available to
mechanically press PureFlow
®
Fittings for
ViegaPEX™ and FostaPEX™ tubing and
ProPress fittings for copper and SS tubing.
An individual jaw set is required for each size
and type of tubing. Jaw sets and press tool
must be used perpendicular to the fitting/tube
being pressed.
When the run switch on the press tool is de-
pressed, an internal electric motor powers
a hydraulic pump which sends fluid into the
cylinder of the tool, moving the ram forward
and applying force to the attachment, pressing
999-995-408.10_REV. A
5
RP 115 Press Tool
Jaw Set
Warning
Label
Handle
Pressure
Release Button
Fabric Loop
Attachment
Mounting
Pin
Trigger/
Run
Switch
Tool
Status
Light
Work
Light
Battery
Serial
Number
Plate
Size
Marking
System Marking
Return
Spring
FPO
FPO
