Ridgid 100-B Owners Manual - Page 2

Compact 100-B Pressing Tool Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ...1 General Safety Information Work Area Safety...2 Electrical Safety ...2 Personal Safety ...2 Tool Use and Care...2 Service ...3 Specific Safety Information Pressing Tool Safety ...3 Battery Safety ...3 Description, Specifications, and Standard Equipment Description ...3 Specifications ...4 Standard Equipment ...5 Inspecting the Pressing Tool and Jaw Sets Compact 100-B Battery Charger ...5 Attaching Pressing Jaws ...5 Tool and Work Area Set-Up Battery Charging Procedure ...6 Important Charging Notes ...6 Battery Disposal...7 Nickel-Cadmium Batteries ...7 Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries...7 Operating Instructions Using ProPress® Compact Jaw Sets ...7 Preparing the Tube ...7 Inserting the Tube Into the Fitting ...8 Using PureFlow™ Compact Jaw Sets ...8 Preparing The Tube ...8 Inserting the Tube Into the Fitting ...9 Pressing the Fitting ...9 Inspecting the Pressed Connection ...10 Minimum Distance Between Fittings ...11 Pressing in Tight Quarters ...11 Maintenance Instructions Daily Cleaning and Lubrication ...11 Jaws ...11 Required Maintenance at RIDGID Authorized Service Center 12 Accessories ProPress® System For Copper Tubing...12 Storage ...13 Service and Repair ...13 Troubleshooting ...14 Compact 100-B Diagnostic Codes ...15 Lifetime Warranty ...Back Cover ii Ridge Tool Company