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RIDGID ProPress Series - User Manual

RIDGID ProPress Series
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Pressing Tools
for Use With:
ProPress
®
Fitting System
ProPress
®
XL Fitting System
ProPress
®
XL–C Fitting System
Français – 19
Castellano – pág. 39
WARNING!
Read this Operator’s Manual
carefully before using this tool.
Failure to understand and fol-
low the contents of this manual
may result in extensive prop-
erty damage and/or serious
personal injury.
ProPress
®
Fitting System
Operators Manual

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

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    johnsonkennethOct 26, 2025
    What to do if RIDGID Power Tool Accessories press connections are not complete?
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      Tiffany WoodOct 26, 2025
      If your RIDGID Power Tool Accessories press connections are incomplete, several factors could be the cause. You might be using the wrong jaw set or press ring for the tube size or material. Ensure you install the correct jaw set. The jaw set or ring contour may not be square to the tube; in this case, redo the joint with new tube and fitting, ensuring the jaw set or ring is square to the fitting. The jaw set or ring may have exceeded its life expectancy; if cracked, replace it with a new one and redo the joint with new tube and fitting. Fitting material buildup on the jaws or press rings in the contoured profile area could also be the problem; clean the jaw or press ring in the contoured area using metal polishing pads. Excessively worn or damaged jaws or press rings should be discarded an...

Summary

Safety Symbols and General Information

General Safety Information

Covers work area, electrical, and personal safety guidelines.

Electrical Safety

Guidelines for safe electrical operation, including grounding and water.

Personal Safety

Advice on staying alert, using PPE, and preventing accidents.

Specific Safety Information

Pressing Tool Safety

Crucial safety rules for using RIDGID pressing tools and attachments.

ProPress Rings

ProPress XL Rings

Information on rings for 21/2" to 4" tubing with R2 actuators.

ProPress XL-C Rings

Information on rings for 21/2" to 4" tubing with V2 actuators.

Inspecting the Press Tool and Attachments

Tool and Work Area Set-Up

Calibrating the 320-E Pressing Tool

Specific calibration steps for the 320-E model.

Pressing the Connection with a Jaw Set

Pressing the Connection with a Ring and Actuator

Inspecting the Press Connection

Clearance Requirements - Standard Series ProPress Jaw Sets

Clearance Requirements - Compact Series ProPress Jaw Sets

Minimum clearance dimensions for compact jaw sets.

Clearance Requirements - ProPress Rings

Clearance Requirements - ProPress XL Press Rings

Troubleshooting

Incomplete Connections

Diagnosing and fixing connections that are not fully pressed.

Fins at Parting Line

Addressing excess material or fins at the joint.

Sticking Jaws or Rings

Resolving issues where jaws or rings stick to the fitting.

Clearance Requirements - ProPress XL-C Press Rings

RIDGID ProPress Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRIDGID
ModelProPress Series
CategoryPower Tool Accessories
LanguageEnglish