Operating instructions

DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
Description
The RIDGID No. 700 Portable Electric Threader is an electric motor driven, heavy-
duty unit which provides power to thread pipe using RIDGID 12-R drop head die
heads.
SPECIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Threading Capacity (Pipe & Conduit): ------------------------------------------ 1/8” - 2”
Gear Head/Type:------------------------------------------------------------------------ spur
Length: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------720 mm
Weight: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 kg
Motor, Universal Type (115 or 230 V): ------------------------------------------1100 W.
Support Arm Model: -------------------------------------------------------------------- 775
Die Head Model:------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12-R
Standard Equipment
See RIDGID Catalogue
Safety
1. 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 775 Support Arm. The Support Arm
assures safer operation when using the 700 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.
Operation
Threading with drop head die heads.
1. 1/8” - 2” RIDGID 12-R Die Heads fit into the RIDGID 700 power threader without
the need for adaptors. Simply push Die Heads spline end first, squarely into
Face Gear until spring catches securely. (See fig. 1).
Check that pawl is fully engaged by rotating diehead by hand.
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. See fig. 2c.
Important: When threading pipe, the No. 775 Support Arm should be used
and securely locked on the pipe as shown in Figures 3 and 4. 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.
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 off
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
For your own safety, before assembling and operating
this unit, read this Operator’s Manual carefully and
completely. Learn the operation, applications
and potential hazards peculiar to this unit.
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 pipe.
MAINTENANCE OF POWER DRIVE
Motor Brush Replacement
Warning: To reduce possibility of electrical shock and accidental starting always
unplug power cord before servicing. Check Motor Brushes every 6 months and
replace Brushes when they are worn to less than 1/4” (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.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Warning
Each remedy with has to be repaired by a qualified electrical craftsman.
Disconnect power cord.
Trouble shooting Possible cause Remedy
- motor does not start - interruption of supply - examine the supply
- fuse has been blown - install a new fuse
- brushes do not touch armature - check the brushes, renew
used brushes
- motor cannot be loaded - short circuit - look for the short circuit
and resolve
- overload because of dull dies - renew the dies
- bad quality or insufficient thread - use RIDGID thread cutting
cutting oil oil in adequate quantity
- abnormal heating of the motor - overload because of dull dies - renew dies
- insufficient cooling air - clean the air-vent opening
of the motor
- sparks forming at the motor - dirty commutator - please send in for repair
- bad contact between brushes - tighten the screws, make
and brush holder sure brush is pressed firmly
onto commutator
- because of excessive wear - change worn brushes
brushes do not touch (replace only with genuine
commutator properly RIDGID brushes)
- brushes of different manufacture - only use original brushes
- sharp edge of brush - break edge
- “sparks” in the motor - particles come loose from - send machine in for repair
compartment brushes or armature
(collector) and start glowing
- die head does not start - dull or broken dies - change dies
threading - machine running in wrong - check setting of the
direction direction switch
- damaged thread - dull dies - change dies
- dies not assembled in correct - put dies in correct
sequence sequence
- low quality pipe - make sure only pipe of
good quality is used
- bad quality or insufficient - use only RIDGID thread
thread cutting oil cutting oil in adequate
quantity
- support arm turns while - support arm jaws dirty - clean with wire brush
threading
- die heads cannot be changed - burr has occurred at the spline - eliminate burr with file
properly end of the die head
- die head not held tightly - retaining spring damaged - replace retaining spring
or worn
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