User Guide

Ridge Tool Company/Elyria, Ohio, U.S.A.
12/08
Printed in U.S.A.
085-210-011.10
Jaws for PureFlow
®
Instruction Sheet
RIDGID
®
Jaws for PureFlow
®
are de signed to mechanically press
PureFlow
®
Fittings onto
3
/
8
",
1
/
2
",
5
/
8
",
3
/
4
", 1", 1
1
/
4
" and 1
1
/
2
" ViegaPEX™
and FostaPEX™ tubing. An individual jaw is required for each size
tubing.
WARNING
Read these instructions, the Press Tool operator's manual, the
fitting manufacturer's installation in struc tions and any other
applicable information be fore using these jaws. Fail ure to un -
der stand and follow all instructions may result in extensive
property damage, serious personal injury or death.
Contact the Ridge Tool Company Technical Services De part ment at
[phone] or [e-mail] if you have any questions.
Pressing Tool Safety
• Always wear eye protection. Protect your eyes from dirt and other
foreign objects.
• Only use a RIDGID Press Tool with RIDGID jaws for PureFlow
®
.
Use of other tools may damage the jaws or make improper connec-
tions.
• Only use RIDGID jaws for PureFlow
®
to press PureFlow
®
Fit -
tings. Other uses or modifying the jaws for other applications may
damage the press tool, the jaws, make improper connections or
cause injury.
• Keep your fingers and hands away from the jaws during the
press cycle. Your fingers or hands can be crushed, fractured or
amputated if they become caught between the jaws, or between the
jaws and any other object.
• Never attempt to repair a damaged jaw. A jaw that has been weld-
ed, ground, drilled or modified in any manner can shatter during
pressing resulting in serious injury. Discard the entire damaged jaw.
Replace with a new jaw. Never replace individual components
except for springs and retaining rings. Failure to replace the entire
jaw may result in component failure and serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Selection of appropriate materials and joining methods is the
responsibility of the system designer and/or installer. Before any installa-
tion is attempted, careful evaluation of the specific service environment,
including chemical environment and service temperature, should be
completed. Consult fitting system manufacturer for selection information.
Compact Jaws For PureFlow
®
:
RIDGID Compact Series jaws only function with RIDGID Compact Ser -
ies Pressing Tools.
Standard Jaws For PureFlow
®
:
RIDGID Standard Series jaws only function with RIDGID Standard Ser -
ies Pressing Tools.
Inspection/Maintenance
1. To aid inspection and prevent tool slippage, remove oil, grease and
dirt from tool and jaw handles.
2. Inspect the jaw daily for obvious cracks, binding, breakage, miss ing
parts, excessive wear or other signs of damage. If any of these con-
ditions are found, the jaw should be discarded and replaced.
A jaw component that has been welded, ground, drilled,
or modified in any manner can fail during use, resulting in severe injury.
Discard and replace damaged jaws.
3. Clean and lubricate the moving parts of the jaw on a regular basis
to prevent wear and maximize tool life. Make sure the jaw arms
move freely and the return spring closes the jaw. Do not use ag -
gressive, abrasive cleaning methods that could alter critical jaw
dimensions and result in improper crimps and other problems.
Operating Instructions
Pressing The Fitting
1. Insert jaw into press tool per the instructions in press tool opera-
tor’s manual.
2. Prepare tubing, fitting and sleeve as directed in the fitting manufac-
turer’s installation instructions.
3. Make sure the tubing is inserted to the proper depth in fitting.
4. Squeeze jaw arms to open the jaw
(Figure 1).
Figure 1 – Opening The Jaw
5. Place open jaw around the fitting. Make sure the raised lip of the
stainless steel sleeve is properly aligned with the jaw
(Figure 2) .
Figure 2 – Placing Jaw Squarely Onto PureFlow
®
Fitting
6. Make sure the jaw is square to the tubing (Figure 2) and de press
tool trigger. The press cycle takes about six (6) seconds. Once a
press cycle be gins and the rollers contact the jaw arms, the tool will
lock-on and automatically complete the press cycle. Releasing the
trigger will not stop the tool once the pressing process has begun.
This assures consistent, repeatable pressed connection integrity.
WARNING
NOTICE
Catalog No. Size Weight
17003
3
/
8
" 2.5 lbs. (1.1 kg)
17008
1
/
2
" 2.5 lbs. (1.1 kg)
19813
5
/
8
" 2.5 lbs. (1.1 kg)
17013
3
/
4
" 2.5 lbs. (1.1 kg)
17018 1" 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
22683 1
1
/
4
" 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
22688 1
1
/
2
" 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
Catalog No. Size Weight
22653
1
/
2
" 4 lbs. (1.8 kg)
22658
5
/
8
" 4.25 lbs. (1.9 kg)
22663
3
/
4
" 4.5 lbs. (2.0 kg)
22668 1" 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg)
22673 1
1
/
4
" 4.75 lbs (2.2 kg)
22678 1
1
/
2
" 6.5 lbs (2.9 kg)