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WARNING

Read and understand these in -

structions, the press tool

instructions, the fitting manu-

facturer’s instructions, the

ASTM F 1807 stand ards and

the warnings and in structions for all equipment and mate-

rial being used before operating this tool to reduce the

risk of property damage and/or serious personal injury.

• Keep your fingers and hands away from the jaws during the

press cycle. Your fingers or hands can be crushed, fractured or

amputated if they become caught in the jaws, or between the

jaws and any other object.

• Never attempt to repair a damaged jaw. Discard the entire

damaged jaw. A jaw that has been welded, ground, drilled or

modified in any manner can shatter during pressing resulting in

serious injury. Failure to replace the entire jaw may result in

component failure and serious injury.

• Always wear eye protection to reduce the risk of eye injury.

• Only use a RIDGID

Press Tool with RIDGID jaws. Use of other

tools may damage the jaws or make improper connections.

If you have any question concerning this RIDGID

product:

– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.

– Visit www.RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact point.

– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department at rtctechser-

vices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and Canada call (800) 519-

3456.

Description

The RIDGID ASTM F 1807 press jaws, when used with appropriate

RIDGID compact press tools, are designed to mechanically press

ASTM F 1807 copper crimp rings to the required dimensions for

proper installation.

Figure 1 – ASTM F 1807 Press Jaws

Press Jaws and F 1807 Gauges

When used properly, RIDGID ASTM F 1807 jaws make

connections that conform to ASTM F 1807. Selection of appropriate

materials and joining methods is the responsibility of the system

designer and/or installer.

Consult Press Fitting System manufacturer

for selection information.

RIDGID

12/13

Printed in U.S.A.

EC40383

085-005-542.10

ASTM F 1807 Press Jaws Instruction Sheet

Inspection/Maintenance

Remove jaw from press tool. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the

jaw to aid inspection and improve control. Make sure that the jaw is

clearly marked as to its use. Do not use unmarked jaws.

Before use, closely inspect the jaws for proper assembly, complete-

ness, binding, wear, damage or other issues which could affect prop-

er and safe use. If any problems are found, do not use until correct-

ed.

Inspect the press profile. If rusty, dirty or if there is fitting material

build up, manually clean the press profile with steel wool, steel bris-

tle wire brush or fine grade Scotch-Brite

(Scotch-Brite

is a regis-

tered trademark of the 3M Company) metal polishing pad. Do not

use aggressive cleaning methods that may alter critical press profile

dimensions.

Make sure the jaw arms move freely and the return spring closes the

jaw set. If needed, lubricate pivot points with a light lubricating oil.

Wipe off any excess oil.

Set Up/Operation

1. Insert the proper jaw for the application into the press tool.

2. Prepare the connection per the ASTM F 1807 standard and/or

the ASTM F 1807 compliant fitting manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Squeeze jaw arms to open the jaw.

4. Place open jaw around the crimp ring. Allow the jaw to close.

(Figure 2)

Figure 2 – Jaw Aligned with Tube and Fitting

5. Make sure that the jaw and pressing tool are properly aligned

and square to the tube and fitting. With hands clear of the jaw,

operate the press tool per its instructions.

6. Press the jaw arms to open the jaw and remove from the fitting.

Avoid any sharp edges that may have formed on fitting during

pressing operation.

Inspecting the Pressed Connection

1. Inspect the crimp for:

• Correct crimp ring and fitting placement.

• Correct jaw alignment with the ring. The fitting and ring should

not be damaged.

• Proper crimp ring dimensions. Measure the crimp ring per the

ASTM F 1807 standard and/or the fitting manufacturer’s

instructions.

• Any other issues per the fitting manufacturer.

If any issues are found, remove and replace the fitting.

2. Test the system in accordance with the system suppliers’

instructions, normal practice and local codes.

NOTICE

Press Profile

Jaw Arm

Size MarkingSide Plates

Catalog No. Description

22958

" ASTM F 1807 Compact Jaw

22968

" ASTM F 1807 Compact Jaw

22973 1" ASTM F 1807 Compact Jaw

22978 1

" ASTM F 1807 Compact Jaw

29583

" - 1" ASTM F 1807 Go/No-Go Gauge

23898 1

" ASTM F 1807 Go/No-Go Gauge

Summary of content (4 pages)

PAGE 1
ASTM F 1807 Press Jaws Instruction Sheet Inspection/Maintenance WARNING Read and understand these instructions, the press tool instructions, the fitting manufacturer’s instructions, the ASTM F 1807 standards and the warnings and instructions for all equipment and material being used before operating this tool to reduce the risk of property damage and/or serious personal injury. • Keep your fingers and hands away from the jaws during the press cycle.
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ASTM F 1807 Press Jaws Instruction Sheet Mâchoires et gabarits F 1807 FRANÇAIS Réf. catalogue Mâchoires de sertissage ASTM F 1807 – Mode d’emploi AVERTISSEMENT Afin de limiter les risques de dégâts matériels et/ou de grave blessure corporelle, familiarisez-vous le mode d’emploi ci-présent, ceux de la sertisseuse et des raccords utilisés, la norme ASTM F 1807 et les consignes de sécurité et d’utilisation applicables à l’ensemble du matériel présent avant d’utiliser ces outils.
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ASTM F 1807 Press Jaws Instruction Sheet 5. Assurez-vous du bon positionnement et de la perpendicularité des mâchoires et de la sertisseuse par rapport au tuyau et son raccord. Dégagez vos mains des mâchoires, puis actionnez la sertisseuse selon les consignes correspondantes. 6. En faisant attention d’éviter d’éventuelles bavures tranchantes laissées sur le raccord lors de son sertissage, comprimez à nouveau les bras de mâchoire pour retirer les mâchoires du raccord serti.
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ASTM F 1807 Press Jaws Instruction Sheet Figura 2 – Mordaza alineada con el tubo y el acoplamiento 5. Verifique que la mordaza y la selladora estén correctamente alineadas y en ángulo recto con respecto al tubo y al acoplamiento. Con las manos alejadas de la mordaza, opere la selladora según las instrucciones. 6. Apriete los brazos de la mordaza para abrirla y retire la mordaza del acoplamiento. Evite los bordes afilados que se podrían haber producido en el acoplamiento durante la operación de sellado.