Troubleshooting; Service And Repair; Optional Equipment - RIDGID PC116 Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Excessive vibration dur-
ing operation.
Machine not cutting
tubes properly.
Machine stalls while
cutting.
Machine does not oper-
ate.
Excessive tube burrs or
end deformation.
Machine stops while foot
switch is depressed. Re-
starts when foot switch
is re-depressed.

Service and Repair

WARNING
Improper service or repair can make the machine
unsafe to operate.
The Maintenance Instructions will take care of most of the
service needs of this machine. Any problems not ad -
dressed by this section should only be handled by a
RIDGID Independent Service Center. Use only RIDGID
service parts.
For information on your nearest RIDGID Independent
Service Center or any service or repair questions see
Contact Information section in this manual.
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POSSIBLE REASONS
Wrong operating speed.
Cutting bent tube.
Long tube not properly supported.
Machine not properly mounted.
Worn cutter wheel.
Use on incorrect tube size or material.
Agressive feeding of the cutter wheel while cutting.
Motor brushes are worn out.
Overcurrent protection activated.
Worn or damaged cutter wheel.
Agressive feeding of the cutter wheel while cutting.
Hole in foot switch/hose.
Air switch leaks.
PC116/PTC-400 Power Tubing Cutter
SOLUTION
See Selecting Operating Speed.
Do not cut visibly bent tube. Use hand cutter.
Support long tube with pipe stands.
Properly mount the machine on flat surface, bolt
with the mounting bolts.
Replace worn cutter wheel.
Use on correct type of tube (see Specifications).
Gently feed the cutter wheel.
Install new motor brushes.
Follow Motor Overcurrent instructions in
Maintenance section.
Replace cutter wheel.
Gently feed the cutter wheel.
Replace foot switch.
If no issue found with foot switch/hose, have air
switch replaced.

Optional Equipment

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, only use acces-
sories specifically designed and recommended for
use with the RIDGID PC116/PTC-400 Power Tubing
Cutter, such as those listed.
Catalog
No. Description
64903 PC116TS Tube stand for use with PC116/PTC-400
66253 PC116 220-240V Motor carbon brush
66248 PC116 100-120V Motor carbon brush
56662 VJ-99 28" - 52" V-Head High Pipe Stand
64908 137S Reamer for PC116/PTC-400
66938 E850 Cutter Wheel (For Metallic Tube)
66943 E855 Cutter Wheel (For Plastic Tube)
64898 Cutter Wheel Bearing
For a complete listing of RIDGID equipment available
for these tools, see the Ridge Tool Catalog online at
RIDGID.com or see Contact Information.
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