Description And Specifications Description; Specifications - RIDGID 37958 Operator's Manual

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Description and

Specifications

Description
RIDGID Press Tool Attachments for Mega -
Press ® and MegaPressG
with the appropriate RIDGID Press Tool, are de-
signed to mechanically press MegaPress fittings
onto pipe to create a permanent water or gas
tight seal. MegaPress
mark of Viega GmbH & Co. When the switch on
the press tool is depressed, a motor powers a
hydraulic pump which forces fluid into the press
tool cylinder. This moves the tool rollers for-
ward into contact with the attachment and ap-
plies thousands of pounds of force to the spe-
cially designed fitting.
The entire pressing cycle takes between 4
and 8 seconds starting from when the switch is
pressed. Once the pressing tool starts to de-
form the fitting, the tool will automatically con-
tinue the press until complete.
MegaPress Jaw Sets
MegaPress Jaw Sets are designed to me-
chanically press MegaPress and MegaPressG
fittings onto 1/2", 3/4" and 1" nominal pipe
size (NPS) steel pipe. An individual jaw set is
required for each pipe size. Jaw sets and
press tools must be used perpendicular to
the fitting/pipe being pressed.
Jaws sets are available in Standard Series
(For use with RIDGID Standard Series Press
Tools such as the CT-400, 320-E, RP 330
and RP 340) and in Compact Series (for use
with RIDGID Compact Series press tools such
as the 100-B, RP 210-B, RP 200-B, RP 240 or
RP 241).
085-002-881.10_REV. F
® Systems, when used
® is a registered trade-
MegaPress
®
Standard Series MegaPress Jaw Sets
Catalog No. Size
37958 1 / "
2
37963 3 / "
4
37968 1"
Compact Series MegaPress Jaw Sets
Catalog No. Size
48433 1 / "
2
48438 / "
3
4
Figure 1 – MegaPress Jaw (Standard Series
Shown)
MegaPress Rings
MegaPress Rings are designed to mechani-
cally press MegaPress and MegaPressG fit-
tings onto 1 1 / ", 1 1 / " and 2" pipe. An individual
4 2
ring is required for each pipe size. 1
rings can only be actuated with the V2 actua-
tor used with Standard Series Press Tools.
MegaPress XL Rings
MegaPress XL Rings are designed to press
MegaPress XL fittings onto 2
pipe. An individual ring is required for each
pipe size. MegaPress XL rings can only be
actuated with a RIDGID
the Press Booster).
The MegaPress and MegaPress XL rings must
be used perpendicular to the fitting and pipe
being pressed but the ball pocket/tip feature on
the rings and actuators allows the actuator
and press tool to swivel up to 90 degrees in
each direction. This may allow use in tighter
quarters. The rings are marked to show the
correct actuator for use with that ring.
Fitting System
Weight
4.46 lbs. (2,02 kg)
4.71 lbs. (2,13 kg)
6.83 lbs. (3,10 kg)
Weight
3.2 lbs. (1,45 kg)
3.1 lbs. (1,41 kg)
1 / " to 2"
4
1 / ", 3" and 4"
2
® Z3 Actuator (such as
3