RIDGID 900 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions
WARNING! Read these instructions
and the accompanying safety booklet
carefully before using this equipment.
If you are uncertain about any aspect
of using this tool, contact your RIDGID
distributor for more information.
Failure to understand and follow all instructions
may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
Description
The RIDGID No. 600 and 690 Portable Electric Threaders are electric motor
driven, heavy-duty units which provide power to thread pipe using RIDGID
R (or R-200) drop heads die heads.
Specifications/Technical Information
Threading Capacity (Pipe & Conduit)
Gear Head/Type
Length
Weight
Motor, Universal Type (0 or 220 V)
Support Arm Model
Die Head Model
Standard Equipment
Each 600 and 690 Power drive is supplied with a support arm. Units may be
supplied with a metal carrying case and die heads.
Safety
. Know your Power Drive. Read the Operator's Manual carefully. Learn
the operation, application, and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards peculiar to this tool.
2. Use right tool. We recommend use of 60/69 Support Arm. The
Support Arm assures safer operation when using the 600 or 690 Power
Drive horizontally, vertically or overhead because once it is secured to
the pipe to take up the threading torque, both hands are free to mount
the Power Drive into position.
When the job is completed, the Power Drive and Support Arm can be
removed separately assuring safer job take down. Do not force small
tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool.
3. Secure work. Use clamp, bench vise or stand vise to hold pipe which is
not otherwise rigidly supported or attached.
GB
600, 690
600
/8" -  /4"
worm
50 mm
5,5 kg
020 W.
60
R-200, R
Operation
Threading with drop head die heads
1. 1/8" - 1 1/4" RIDGID 11-R (or R-200) Die Heads fit into the RIDGID 600
and 690 power threaders without the need for adaptors. Simply push
Die Heads spline end first, squarely into Face Gear until spring catches
securely. (See fig. 1a) 1 1/2" and 2" RIDGID 11-R (or R-200) die heads
are simply installed in the RIDGID 690 once the adaptor ring has been
pushed out. (See fig. 1b)
For right hands threads, installation is as shown in fig. 2a.
For left hand threads, installation is as shown in fig 2b.
Note: The direction change switch is used to back-off the Die Head
when the thread is completed. For threading, the switch must always be
positioned so that the solid arrow shows. See fig. 2c.
Important: When threading pipe, the No. 60/69 Support Arm should
be used and securely locked on the pipe as shown in Figures 3 and 4.
Position the Support Arm on pipe so end of tang is in line with end of
pipe. To use the Support Arm and Power Drive together correctly refer to
Figures 3 and 4. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury
to operator because of torque developed during threading.
2. Place Die Head (already installed in Power Drive) over end of pipe.
When using make sure Power Drive is correctly positioned on Support
Arm. For Right Hand threads, Die Head should rotate CW. (looking at
face of Die Head).
Note: During threading, apply plenty of RIDGID Thread Cutting Oil to
dies. We recommend use of Model 48 oiler to ensure adequate supply
of oil.
3. Simultaneously actuate switch button and exert pressure on machine
to make sure thread is started. Keep switch button depressed until
threading is completed. Releasing switch button will stop the Power
Drive.
Caution: Hold onto Power Drive handle firmly to resist initial torque
while backing off Die Head.
4. To back off Die head from threaded pipe, set direction switch to back
690
off position. See fig. 2d. Actuate paddle switch. When dies clear end of
pipe, grip handle on top of Power Drive and remove Power Drive from
/8" - 2"
pipe.
spur
600 mm
MAINTENANCE OF POWER DRIVE
8,5 kg
Motor Brush Replacement
020 W.
Warning: To reduce possibility of electrical shock and accidental starting
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always unplug power cord before servicing. Check Motor Brushes every
R-200, R
6 months and replace Brushes when they are worn to less than /4" (6 mm).
The unit is designed to be maintenance free apart from the motor brushes
which will wear. All other maintenance should be performed by factory
approved service stations. Permanent oil filling - no maintenance required.