Replacing Carbon Brushes (Universal Motor Units); V-Belt Tension/Replacement (Induction Motor Units); Optional Equipment - RIDGID 535M Manual

535 Manual Chuck/535 Auto Chuck Threading Machines
2. Place insert sideways on locking pin and press down
as far as possible (Figure 33).
3. Hold insert down firmly, and with screwdriver, turn so
teeth face up.
Replacing Carbon Brushes (universal
Motor units)
Check motor brushes every 6 months. Replace when worn
to less than ½".
1. Unplug the machine from power source.
2. Remove the top cover.
Figure 34 – Removing Motor Cover/Changing Brushes
3. Unscrew brush caps (both top and bottom of motor).
Remove and inspect brushes. Replace when worn
to less than ½". Inspect the commutator for wear. If
excessively worn, have machine serviced.
4. Re-install brushes/install new brushes. Reassemble
unit. Install all covers before operating machine.
V-Belt Tension/Replacement (Induction
Motor units)
Belt
Tensioner
Figure 35 – Belt Tensioning
When lubricating the grease fittings, check v-belt tension.
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Apply moderate finger force (about 4 pounds (2 kg)) to
the midpoint of the belt. Belt should deflect approximately
1/8" (3mm) (Figure 35).
1. Loosen the four fasteners that hold the motor to the
motor bracket.
2. If changing the belt, loosen the belt tensioner. Slide the
motor toward the pulley. Remove and replace the
belt.
3. Tighten the belt tensioner.
4. Make sure the pulleys are aligned and confirm that the
belt is properly tensioned. Tighten the 4 fasteners
that hold the motor to the motor bracket.

optional equipment

To reduce the risk of serious injury, only use equip-
ment specifically designed and recommended for use
with the RIdGId 535 Manual Chuck/535 Auto Chuck
Threading Machines.
Brush
Cap
Catalog
No. Model Description
42365
42390
41620
Die Heads
42485
42490
97065
97075
23282
97070
97080
97045
97050
84537
84532
Threader Stands
92457
92462
92467
Nipple Chucks
51005
68160
For 535 Manual Chuck Machines Only
V-Belt
96517
97365
For 535 Auto Chuck Machines Only
Motor
12138
Fasteners
94017
35867
For a complete listing of RIdGId equipment avail-
able for the 535 Manual Chuck/535 Auto Chuck
WARNING
341 Reamer
820 Wheel-Type Cutter
– Gearhead Motor Grease
4U Die Head Rack
6U Die Head Rack
811A Quick-Opening Die Head NPT RH
815A Self-Opening Die Head NPT RH
842 Quick-Opening Die Head NPT LH
811A Quick-Opening Die Head BSPT RH
815A Self-Opening Die Head BSPT RH
531 Quick-Opening Bolt Die Head RH/LH ¼" to 1"
532 Quick-Opening Bolt Die Head RH/LH 1 1/8" to 2"
816 Semi-Automatic Die Head 1/8" to ¾"
817 Semi-Automatic Die Head 1" to 2"
100A Universal Leg & Tray Stand
150A Universal Wheel & Tray Stand
200A Universal Wheel & Cabinet Stand
819 Nipple Chuck ½" to 2" NPT
819 Nipple Chuck ½" to 2" BSPT
MJ-1 535 Left Hand Threading Kit
- Jaw Inserts for Coated Pipe
535A Left Hand Threading Kit
– Front Jaw
839 Adapter Kit for 819 Nipple Chuck
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