Install Instructions

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5. Check seal and grip ring for
correct fit.
6. While turning slightly, slide press
fitting onto tubing to the marked
depth. Do not use oils or lubricants.
7. ProPress XL fitting connections must
be performed with ProPress XL
Rings and R2 Actuator. Use of other
ring set or actuator will result in an
improper connection. See
RIDGID
®
Operator’s Manual for proper
tool instructions.
8. Open XL Ring and place at right
angle on the fitting. XL Ring must be
engaged on the fitting bead. Check
insertion depth.
7.10 ProPress XL
®
Installation
Read, understand and follow all
instructions for installing
ProPress XL fittings. Failure to
follow all instructions may result
in extensive property damage, serious
injury or death.
Note: Tubing shall be free of surface
imperfections.
1. Cut copper tubing at right angles
using displacement type cutter or
fine-toothed steel saw.
2. Keep end of tubing a minimum of 4"
away from the contact area of the
vise to prevent possible damage to
the tubing in the press area.
3. Remove bur from inside and outside
of tubing to prevent cutting
sealing element.
4. Mark proper insertion depth as
indicated by the ProPress XL
insertion depth chart. Improper
insertion depth may result in an
improper seal.
ProPress XL Insertion Depth Chart
Tube Size 2-1/2" 3" 4"
Insertion Depth 2-1/8" 2-1/8" 2-1/2"
9. With Actuator inserted into the tool,
open the Actuator as shown.
10. Place Actuator onto XL Ring
and start pressing process.
Hold the trigger until the Actuator
has engaged the XL Ring. Keep
extremities and foreign objects away
from XL Ring and Actuator during
pressing operation to prevent injury
or incomplete press.
11. Release Actuator from XL Ring
and then remove the XL Ring from
the fitting on completion of press.
Remove tag from fitting, indicating
press has been performed.
12. For applications requiring ProPress
XL with FKM sealing elements,
remove the factory installed EPDM
sealing element and replace with
FKM sealing element.