RIDGID MegaPress User manual

MegaPress®Pipe
Preparation Tool
WARNING!
Read this Operator’s Manual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of this
manual may result in electri-
cal shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
MegaPress®Operator’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Safety Symbols ....................................................................................................1
Specific Safety Section........................................................................................1
Description ...........................................................................................................2
Pre-Operation Inspection/Maintenance .............................................................2
Tool Set-Up and Operation..................................................................................3
Deburring and Cleaning with the Pipe Stationary..............................................4
Deburring and Cleaning with the Pipe Rotating.................................................5
Inspecting the Pipe Preparation.........................................................................6
Safety Symbols
In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to
communicate important safety information.This section is provided to improve understand-
ing of these signal words and symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.Obey
all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment.The op-
erator’s manual contains important information on the safe and proper operation of the equip-
ment.
This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling
or using this equipment to reduce the risk of eye injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of fingers, legs, clothes and other objects catching and/or wrap-
ping on rotating shafts causing crushing or striking injuries.
NOTICE
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

MegaPress™ Pipe Preparation Tool
Description
The RIDGID®MegaPress®and MegaPressG®
(registered trademarks of Viega GmbH & Co.)
Pipe Preparation (Prep) Tool is used to pre-
pare the end of schedule 5 to 40 black steel
pipe for use with Viega MegaPress fittings.
The pipe preparation tool is powered by a
user supplied 1/2" drill (1,200 to 4,000 rpm
operating range), cleans the outside of the
pipe and deburrs the pipe end outside diame-
ter. The pipe preparation tool can be used
with stationary or rotating pipe. Two pipe
preparation tools are available: one for the
1/2" to 1" pipe size range and one for the 11/4" to
2" pipe size range.
The RIDGID MegaPress Pipe Prep Tools are
not approved for use with galvanized or epoxy
coated pipe. Please see the fitting manufac-
tures instructions for proper preparation tech-
niques for these types of pipe.
Figure 1 – MegaPress Pipe PreparationTool
Abrasive Strip Information
Contact the fitting manufacturer for
specific information on their system, includ-
ing compatible pipe, installation instructions,
minimum distance between fittings, seal ma-
terial, inspection, testing, etc. Incorrect instal-
lation can cause system leaks and exten-
sive property damage.
Specific Safety Section
WARNING
This section contains important safety in-
formation that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before
using the MegaPress®Pipe End Prepara-
tion Tools to reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
•Use personal protective equipment. Al-
ways wear eye protection.Protective equip-
ment such as dust mask, respirator, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing pro-
tection used for appropriate conditions will
help reduce the risk of personal injury.
•Keep hands away from rotating pipe
and parts. To prevent entanglement,
crushing or striking injuries, allow equip-
ment to come to a complete stop before
touching the pipe or equipment.
•Only use RIDGID®Press Tools, attach-
ments and preparation tools when spec-
ified by the fitting manufacturer for use
with their system. Use of incorrect equip-
ment for a system can cause system leaks,
damage the equipment, void warranties or
cause severe personal injury.
•Read and understand these instruc-
tions and the warnings and instruc-
tions for all equipment and products
being used with this tool before operat-
ing. Failure to follow all warnings and in-
structions may result in property damage
and/or serious personal injury.
•Avoid breathing of dust created from
pipe cleaning and deburring. Some dust
created may contain chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other serious
personal injury.Consider the pipe material
and coatings when determining appropri-
ate respiratory protection, including things
such as lead based paint.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work and the concentration of dust.
To reduce your exposure to these chem-
icals, work in a well ventilated area, and
use respiratory protection selected based
on appropriate regulations and standards,
such as ANSI Z88.2 and OSHA.
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NOTICE
Catalog No. Description
38008 Abrasive Strips, 1/2: to 1" (Pack of 10)
38003 Abrasive Strips, 11/4" to 2" (Pack of 10)

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cessive tears and that is properly ad-
hered to the housing bore. Always use
the correct abrasive strip for the Prep
Tool being used. The wrong abrasive
strip can improperly prepare the surface,
causing leaks and other issues.
The abrasive strips include a pin in one
end to help ensure proper alignment.
Insert the pin into the hole in the Prep
Tool housing and wrap the strip around
the inside of the housing
(see Figures 3
& 4)
. Make sure the strip is aligned with
the hook and loop backing, is secure
and the ends lay flat and do not overlap.
Figure 3 – Installing Abrasive Strip
Figure 4 – Inspection of Abrasive Strip, Foam
Backing & Rollers
5. Inspect the drill to be used with the prep
tool per its instructions. Make sure that
the drill is in good operating condition
and the switch controls drill operation.
Confirm that the drill turns between 1,200
and 4,000 rpm. If provided by drill manu-
facturer, confirm drill auxiliary handle is
securely installed.
6. Inspect any other equipment to be used
with the prep tool per its instructions.
7. If any issues are found, do not use the
prep tool until those issues have been re-
paired.
Pre-Operation
Inspection/Maintenance
WARNING
Before each use inspect and maintain
your pipe prep tool and correct any pro-
blems to reduce the risk of serious injury,
prep tool damage and improper press
connections.
1. If mounted in a drill, make sure that the
drill is unplugged or the battery removed.
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all
equipment, including the handles and
controls.This aids inspection and helps
prevent the machine or control from slip-
ping from your grip. If needed, clean any
debris from the abrasive pad and the in-
terior of the prep tool. The area can be
vacuumed, or gently tap on the housing
with the open end facing down into a
trash can.
3. Inspect the PrepTool for the following:
• Proper assembly and completeness
with no loose or missing parts.
• Broken, worn, misaligned or binding
parts.Make sure there is no cracking or
breakage of the housing. Confirm that
the rollers turn freely.If necessary, lubri-
cate the rollers with a light lubricating oil.
Wipe off any excess oil.
• Readability of product markings and
safety information
(see Figure 2) .
Figure 2 – PrepTool Product Markings and
Safety Information
4. Inspect the abrasive strip in the Prep
Tool. If needed, remove the strip and
replace with a new one.The strip is held
in by hook and loop backing.To remove,
carefully peel the abrasive strip away
from the backing strip. Confirm that the
foam strip is in good condition with no ex-
Abrasive
Strip
Rollers
Foam
Backing

Tool Set-Up and
Operation
WARNING
Follow setup and operating instructions
to reduce the risk of serious injury, prep
tool damage and improper press connec-
tions.
Keep hands away from rotating pipe and
parts. To prevent entanglement, crushing
or striking injuries, allow equipment to
come to a complete stop before touching
the pipe or equipment.
Use personal protective equipment. Al-
ways wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, respirator,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hear-
ing protection used for appropriate condi-
tions will help reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury.
1. Inspect the work to be done and confirm
that the MegaPress system is appropriate
for use. The RIDGID MegaPress Prep
tools are for use with black steel pipe
only. Do not use with galvanized or epoxy
coated pipe. This can cause inhalation
hazards or damage the prep tool.
2. Make sure that all equipment to be used
has been properly inspected.
3. Make sure the drill is unplugged or the
battery has been removed. If needed,
fully insert the shank of the correct prep
tool for the pipe to be prepared into the
chuck.Confirm that the prep tool is firmly
and squarely secured in the drill chuck.If
the drill includes torque settings, set to ei-
ther the “drill”setting or the highest torque
rating. If using a hammer drill, confirm
that the drill is set to the drilling mode op-
erating position. If the drill has multiple
speed settings, set to the highest speed
range between 1,200 and 4,000 rpm. Do
not use the prep tool at higher speeds,
this could cause prep tool failure and se-
rious injury
(see Figure 5) .
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Figure 5 – MegaPress PrepTool Installed In
Drill
4. With dry hands, plug in or insert the bat-
tery into the drill.
5. Firmly grip the drill in both hands, and
hold away from your body. Squeeze the
switch trigger and slowly bring the prep
tool up to full speed and hold at full speed
for fifteen seconds. If any vibration or
other issues are noticed, immediately re-
lease trigger switch, allow to stop and
do not use until the issue has been prop-
erly resolved.
The MegaPress PrepTool can be used with the
pipe stationary (as in a vise) or with the pipe ro-
tating (as with a RIDGID 300 Power Drive).
Deburring and Cleaning with
the Pipe Stationary
1. Make sure the pipe to be prepared is se-
curely mounted.The pipe must be able to
support its weight and the force required
for preparation.Pipe end must extend at
least 5" (127 mm) from support and have
at least 4" (76 mm) clearance all the way
around
(see Figure 6) .Do not use if there
are any obstacles that may interfere with
the prep tool. Do not grip the pipe in the
area to be cleaned, this could damage the
pipe surface and cause leaks. Make sure
there is enough room to hold and operate
the drill and prep tool.
Figure 6 – Pipe InVise, Inspecting For Ade-
quate PrepTool Clearance

(See Figure 8) . As needed, clean or
change the abrasive strip.
Figure 8 – Cleaning the O.D. of Stationary Pipe
5. Release the trigger switch and turn the
drill OFF. Allow the prep tool to come to a
complete stop before setting down.
Deburring and Cleaning with
the Pipe Rotating
1. Set up the 300 Power Drive per its in-
structions.
2. If equipped, place the cutter, reamer and
diehead in the up (away from the opera-
tor) position, and move the carriage to-
ward the chuck.
3. Insert the pipe to be prepared into the
power drive per the instructions and with
at least 5" (127 mm) extending from the
chuck or carriage (if equipped), firmly
gripping the pipe
(see Figure 9) . Do not
grip the pipe in the area to be cleaned,
this could damage the pipe surface and
cause leaks.Make sure there is enough
room to hold and operate the drill and
prep tool. Using a pipe reamer, file or
similar tool, remove any inside diameter
(ID) burr which could obstruct pipe flow.
Figure 9 – Pipe in 300 Power Drive, Inspecting
for PrepTool Adequate Clearance
4. Place the foot switch to allow operation
while standing in front of the chuck.Make
sure that both the power drive and drill
are set for forward rotation (FOR switch
position on power drive, drill set as for
drilling a hole).
2. Remove any inside diameter (ID) burr
which could obstruct pipe flow. Use a
pipe reamer, file or similar tool.
3. Firmly grip the drill in both hands. Place
the prep tool over the end of the pipe, with
the pipe end seated in the roller area of
the prep tool.
See Figure 7A . Make sure
that the end of the prep tool sufficiently
clears the vise and any other obstacles.
Squeeze the trigger switch to start the
prep tool turning. Firmly press the prep
tool into the end of the pipe for approxi-
mately 5-10 seconds while the rotating
rollers deburr the pipe.
Figure 7A – Pipe OD Deburr Position
Figure 7B – Pipe OD Cleaning Position
4. While maintaining a firm grip of the drill,
pull the prep tool into the cleaning position
(Figure 7B) .The end of the pipe should
be against the steel stop washer and the
abrasive strip should touch the outside of
the pipe.Hold the drill parallel to the pipe,
apply sideways force, and move the prep
tool around the pipe in an orbiting motion
until the seal area is appropriately
cleaned. If the drill is not parallel to the
pipe, the cleaned area will not be square
to the end of the pipe.For fastest clean-
ing, the orbiting motion of the drill should
be in the opposite direction as the rotation
of the drill chuck rotation (i.e.for clockwise
forward rotation of drill chuck, orbit drill in
a counterclockwise direction). This typi-
cally takes approximately 15 seconds
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Pipe
Roller
Pipe
Abrasive
Strip
Steel StopWasher
Direction Of
Drill
Orbiting
Motion
Direction Of
Drill Chuck
Rotation

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switch and release the drill trigger switch.
Allow the prep tool to come to a complete
stop before setting down and do not
touch the pipe until it stops rotating.
10. Inspect the preparation of the pipe end.If
needed, the process can be repeated.
Inspecting The Pipe
Preparation
1. Check the pipe outside diameter at the
end for burrs, etc.that could cut and dam-
age the fitting seal
(see Figure 12) . See
the fitting manufacturer’s instructions for
specific information on acceptable pipe
deburring.
Figure 12 – Cleaning the O.D. of Stationary Pipe
2. Check the cleaned area on the outside of
the pipe.Determine if it is in the proper lo-
cation. For 1/2" to 1" pipes, the cleaned
area should extend from 9/16" (14 mm) to
11/16" (27 mm) from the end of the pipe.
For 11/4” to 2" pipes, the cleaned area
should extend from 13/16" (30 mm) to 111/16"
(43 mm) from the end of the pipe. This
can be measured with a tape measure or
with a cleaning gauge
(see Figure 13) .
Figure 13 – Checking Proper Cleaning Location
on Pipe
3. Inspect the cleaned area to determine if it
is acceptable for fitting sealing. See the fit-
ting manufacturer’s instructions for spe-
cific information on acceptable pipe clean-
ing. In general, in the cleaned area there
should be no loose pipe coating, and the
5. Firmly grip the drill in both hands.
6. Carefully place the prep tool over the
end of the pipe.Depress the power drive
foot switch to start the pipe turning
(see
Figure 10)
.
7. Squeeze the trigger switch to start the
prep tool turning. Make sure to stay clear
of rotating pipe and parts. Firmly press
the prep tool into the end of the pipe for
approximately 10 seconds while the rotat-
ing rollers deburr the pipe.
Figure 10 – Proper Use of PrepTool to Remove
Pipe OD BurrWith Rotating Pipe
Figure 11 – Proper Use of PrepTool to Remove
Pipe OD CoatingWith Rotating
Pipe
8. While maintaining a firm grip of the drill,
pull the prep tool into the cleaning posi-
tion
(see Figure 11) .The end of the pipe
should be against the steel washer and
the abrasive strip should touch the out-
side of the pipe. Hold the drill stationary
and parallel to the pipe and press down-
ward to clean the outside of the pipe until
the seal area is appropriately cleaned. Do
not orbit the drill while the pipe rotates.
Cleaning typically takes approximately
10 seconds.As needed, clean or change
the abrasive strip.
9. Remove the prep tool from the end of
the pipe. Step off the power drive foot
FWD Pipe
Rotation FWD Drill
Chuck Rotation
FWD Pipe
Rotation FWD Drill
Chuck Rotation
(A) Unacceptable (B) Acceptable
Smooth Region

Figure 14D – Pipe Engraving in Prep Area
5. Once system is installed, test in accor-
dance with normal practice and local
codes.
overall surface should be smooth. De-
pressions (scratches, grooves, pits, etc.)
in the cleaned area of the pipe which
are not smooth could allow leakage past
the fitting seal.If the factory applied pipe
coating (black paint, lacquer, etc) com-
pletely fills the depression, is securely
adhered and is smooth from prepara-
tion, it may be acceptable to use. Do not
apply any coatings to fill depressions.
(see Figure 14) .
4. If any issues are found, either repeat the
deburr and cleaning process or discard
the pipe and prepare a new end so that
the preparation meets the fitting manufac-
turers requirements
(see Figure 14) . Im-
proper pipe end preparation could allow
the press connection to leak.
Common Unacceptable Conditions
Found In Pipe End Preps
Figure 14A – Pipe Wrench Jaw Marks in Prep
Area
Figure 14B – 300 PD Chuck Marks in Prep Area
Figure 14C – Prep Area Not Square with End of
Pipe
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