Inserting The Pipe Into The Fitting; Operating Instructions - RIDGID MegaPress Manual Del Operador

Inserting the Pipe into the Fitting

1. Inspect the fitting per the manufacturer's instructions
to be sure all parts are present, in place and free of
dirt and debris. If fitting parts are missing or dirty, this
can cause improper connections, leaks and other
property damage. See Figure 5.
Control
Label
Figure 5 – Inspection of MegaPress Fitting Prior to Pipe
Insertion
2. Check the fitting manufacturer's instructions and
mark the pipe with a permanent marker at the appro-
priate distance from the pipe end. This gives a visu-
al reference that the pipe has been fully inserted
into the fitting prior to pressing the connection. See
Figure 6.
Figure 6A – Marking the Pipe Before Inserting Into Fitting
Using Tape Measure
Figure 6B – Marking the Pipe Before Inserting Into Fitting
Using RIDGID ®
Gauge
3. Fully insert the pipe into the fitting. Most fittings have
a stop that the pipe end contacts to indicate full inser-
Grip
Ring
Separator
Ring
Seal
MegaPress ® Pipe Inspection
MegaPress ® Fitting System
tion. Other fittings do not have a stop and will allow the
pipe to fully pass through the fitting, and are typically
used in repair applications. If there is no stop, insert the
pipe so that the mark made in the previous step is
even with the end of the fitting. In some cases, a
twisting motion during insertion makes the process
easier. Never use any lubricant unless the fitting man-
ufacturer specifically advises to. Lubricants can de -
grade the seal and cause leaks. Pipe that is difficult to
insert may be out of round or have burrs on the pipe
end, which can damage the seal and cause leaks.
4. Make sure that the pipe is fully inserted in the fitting
and if not marked in previous steps, mark the pipe at
the end of the fitting to give a visual reference that the
pipe is fully inserted. See Figure 7.
Figure 7 – Marking the Pipe After Fully Inserting Pipe

Operating Instructions

WARNING
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
against dirt and other foreign objects.
Keep your fingers and hands away from the tool
attachment during the pressing cycle. Your fin-
gers or hands can be crushed, fractured or ampu-
tated in the attachment or tool or between the
attachment, work piece and other objects.
Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of
injury from crushing and other causes and to pre-
vent tool damage.
Only use RIDGID Press Tools and RIDGID
WARNING
press tool attachments (jaw sets, rings, actuators, etc.)
when specified by the fitting manufacturer for use with their
system. Use of incorrect press tools and/or attachments for
a system can cause system leaks, damage the press
tool or attachment, void warranties or cause severe per-
sonal injury.
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