User Guide

4. Check return springs in press jaws, rings
and ring actuators with each use. Jaws
and ring actuators should open and close
freely with only moderate finger effort
required.
Optional Equipment
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or in-
correct pressed connections, only use
accessories specifically designed and
recommended for use with MegaPress
®
Fittings such as those listed.
MegaPress
®
System
MegaPress Kits and Accessories
Press Tools
Machine Storage
These tools and attachments
must be kept indoors or well covered in in-
clement weather. Store in a locked area out of
the reach of children and people unfamiliar
with the tools. These tools can cause seri-
ous injury in the hands of untrained users.
Service and Repair
WARNING
Improper service or repair can make at-
tachments unsafe to operate.
The “Maintenance Instructions” will take care
of most of the service needs of this machine.
Any problems not addressed by this section
should only be handled by an authorized
RIDGID service technician.
MegaPress
®
Fitting System
085-002-881.10_REV. F
10
No Service parts are sold for these attach-
ments. If parts are needed, the attachment
should be discarded and a new unit pur-
chased.
For information on your nearest RIDGID In -
depen dent Service Center or any service or
repair questions:
• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• Visit RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID
contact point.
• Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service De -
partment at [e-mail],
or in the U.S. and Canada call (800) 519-
3456.
Disposal
Parts of the equipment contain valuable mate-
rials and can be recycled. There are compa-
nies that specialize in recycling that may be
found locally. Dispose of the components in
compliance with all applicable regulations.
Contact your local waste management au-
thority for more information.
Clearance
Requirements
The following figures illustrate the clearance
requirements for the jaws and fittings and the
procedure for pressing fittings in tight quarters
with rings.
Clearance Requirements
Standard Series MegaPress Jaw Sets
Compact Series MegaPress Jaw Sets
Catalog
No. Description
48553 MegaPress Kit
1
/
2
" - 2"
48558 MegaPress Kit
1
/
2
" - 1"
48563 Carrying Case for Standard MegaPress
Tool Kits.
37993
1
/
2
" to 1" MegaPress Prep Tool
37988 1
1
/
4
" to 2" MegaPress Prep Tool
38008 Abrasive Strips for
1
/
2
" to 1" MegaPress
Prep Tool (Pack of 10)
38003 Abrasive Strips for 1
1
/
4
" to 2"
MegaPress Prep Tool (Pack of 10)
Catalog
No. Description
43348 RP 340 Battery Press Tool Kit without
Jaw Sets
43363 RP 340 Corded Press Tool Kit without
Jaw Sets
WARNING
Pipe Dia.
A (min.) B (min.)
Inches mm Inches mm
1
/
2
"126 2
5
/
8
67
3
/
4
"1
1
/
4
32 3
1
/
8
79
1" 1
3
/
4
45 3
5
/
8
92
B
A
Pipe Dia.
A (min.) B (min.)
Inches mm Inches mm
1
/
2
"1
1
/
4
32 2
7
/
8
73
3
/
4
"1
1
/
8
29 3" 76