RIDGID RP 330-C - Manual (Page 4)

Ridge Tool Company 3
Tools For The Professional TM
RP 330-B, RP 330-C
6 Press jaws
6.1 Fitting the press jaws
Pull out the retaining pin (6) X
Slide the press jaw (7) into the slot in the device head X
Slide the retaining pin (6) in fully. X
If the retaining pin has not been slid in fully, the Pressing Tool
cannot be started (electronically monitored safety function).
LED indication: green LED lights and red LED blinks.
6.2 Cleaning the press jaws
Always remove the press jaw from the machine before cleaning work.
Clean the press jaws to remove dirt and metallic residue using
solvent. Then spray the entire jaw with a combined lubricant and
corrosion inhibitor.
6.3 Checking the press jaws
Ensure that the press jaw closes fully when pressing.
Each time after use, check the press geometry of the press
jaws for damage or signs of wear.
6.4 Inspection and maintenance of the press jaws
Always also return all press jaws, together with the Pressing Tool, to an
authorised servicing agent for inspection and maintenance each time the
Pressing Tool is to be inspected and serviced (see 10.4 Inspection and
maintenance of the Pressing Tool).
7 Battery
7.1 Battery technology
The Pressing Tool is powered by Li-ion battery technology.
7.2 Battery type
Only BMZ Li-ion batteries 18V (Ref. 8043 ) may be used.
7.3 Charging the battery
The battery may only be charged using a genuine re-charger Type
BC1/1.8 from BMZ. See the charger’s operating instructions.
7.4 Safety tips for Li-ion batteries
Please note the following safety tips for using Li-ion batteries:
1. Do not crush!
2. Do not heat up or incinerate!
3. Do not short circuit!
4. Do not immerse in liquids!
5. Do not charge when ambient temperature is below 5°C!
6. Only charge using a genuine recharger Type BC1/1.8 from BMZ!
7.5 Disposal of Li-ion batteries
Batteries must be disposed of in the same way as the Pressing Tool
(see Item 10.3)
8 Working
Do not start work until you have read and understood this Operating Manual!
8.1 Triggering the pressing operation
Connect the Pressing Tool to the mains X
Slide the charged rechargeable battery into the Pressing Tool X
Press the „ON-OFF“ switch (1). X
Check the LED indicator (2): the green LED must light. X
Check that you have inserted the correct press jaw (7). X
8.2 Working
Do not start the Pressing Tool without the press jaw (7) fitted.
Never press fittings for pipes using an unsuitable press jaw. The
pressing result would be unserviceable and the Pressing Tool and
the press jaw could be damaged
Check that the Pressing Tool with the press jaw has been fitted correctly X
and at right angles to the pipe axis onto the press fitting.
Please follow the illustrated instructions provided with the press
fitting in order to produce a correct press-fit connection.
1. „ON-OFF“ switch
2. LED indicators, green, red and
amber
3. Trigger switch
4. Device head with press jaw
fixture, can be turned through
270°
5. Press rolls
6. Retaining pin
7. Press jaw
8. Rating plate
9. Plastic shell
10. Mains cable/18 V rechargeable
battery g see separate
illustration
11. Emergency Reset
(yellow button)
Mechanical construction of the Pressing Tool
10
8
9
3
11 5
7 6 4
1
2
10
8
Max. 2 pressing operations Size
54 mm per minute
Li - Ion