User Guide

Figure 2 – MegaPress Ring and Actuator
Figure 3 – MegaPress XL Ring and Press
Booster/Z3 Actuator
Only use RIDGID Press Tools
and RIDGID press tool attachments (jaw sets,
rings, actuators, etc.) when specified by the fit-
ting manufacturer for use with their system.
Use of incorrect press tools and/or attach-
ments for a system can cause system leaks,
damage the press tool or attachment, void
warranties or cause severe personal injury.
Contact the fitting manufacturer for
specific information on their system, including
compatible pipe, materials, installation instruc-
tions, minimum distance between fittings, seal
material, inspection, testing, etc. Incorrect in-
stallation can cause system leaks and exten-
sive property damage.
Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Depart -
ment at [phone] or rtctechservices@
em er son.com for a list of press fitting system
and valve manufacturers that specify RIDGID
pressing tools and attachments for their sys-
tems.
Inspecting The Press
Tool and Attachments
WARNING
Inspect your pressing tool and attach-
ments daily and correct any problems
to reduce the risk of serious injury from
electric shock, tool and attachment fail-
ure and other causes and to prevent tool
and property damage.
1. Inspect press tool according to the spe-
cific tool operator's manual.
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the
tool and attachments, especially the han-
dles and controls. This reduces the risk of
the tool or attachment slipping from your
grip and makes inspection easier.
3. Closely inspect all pressing attachment
components (jaw sets, rings, actuators,
etc.) for any cracked, broken, worn, miss-
ing, mis-aligned or binding parts or any
other sign of damage that may prevent
proper and safe operation. Damaged parts
can cause the attachment to make incor-
rect pressed connections or fail during use,
and cause serious injury or property dam-
age. If any damage is found, the attach-
ment should be discarded and replaced.
Always discard the complete
pressing attachment. Never replace individual
components or exchange parts between as-
semblies. Failure to replace the entire assem-
bly may result in component failure and seri-
ous injury.
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Fitting System
WARNING
NOTICE
WARNING
Catalog
No. Description Weight
37973 1
1
/
4
" MegaPress Ring 5.99 lbs (2,72 kg)
37978 1
1
/
2
" MegaPress Ring 6.46 lbs (2,93 kg)
37983 2" MegaPress Ring 5.77 lbs (2,62 kg)
21878 V2 Actuator 4.7 lbs (2,13 kg)
V2
Actuator
Torsion Spring
(Not Visible)
V2 Side
Plate
RIDGID V2 Actuator
V2 Actuator
Arm
V2 Actuator Spherical Tip
MegaPress Press Ring
MegaPress
Press Ring Pivot
Pin & Torsion
Spring (Not
visible)
Press Ring
Actuator Pocket
(Not Visible)
Catalog
No. Description Weight
60638 2½" to 4" MegaPress Kit
52.5 lbs (23.8 kg)
with Booster
60643 2½" MegaPress Ring For
Standard RIDGID Press 5.9 lbs (2.7 kg)
Tool & Booster
60648 3" MegaPress Ring For
Standard RIDGID Press 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg)
Tool & Booster
60653 4" MegaPress Ring
For Standard RIDGID 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
Press Tool & Booster
60658 Press Booster For
21.6 lbs (9.8 kg)
MegaPress XL
Handle
Actuator Arm
Actuator Spherical Tip
Press
Ring
Actuator
Pocket
Press Booster