RIDGID RT-175 - Manual (Page 9)

Ridge Tool Company 7
Model RT-175 Electric Soldering Gun
Figure 9 – Cleaning Threaded Stud
3. Clean threads of the threaded stud with a wire
brush to ensure good contact with the new carbon
tips (Figure 9). Burned threaded studs will not pro-
duce good contact and will not heat properly.
Replacement threaded studs are also available if
they are damaged.
4. Never apply torque to the insulated handles because
you can crack the plastic material.
Accessories
Only the following RIDGID products have been designed
to function with the RT-175 Electric Soldering Gun. Other
accessories suitable for use with other tools may become
hazardous when used on the RT-175. To prevent serious
injury, use only the accessories listed below.
Catalog No.
Carbon Tips 39966
Threaded Studs 39976
Tool Storage
Electrical equipment must be kept indoors
or well covered in rainy weather. Store the tool in a
locked area that is out of reach of children and people
unfamiliar with an Electric Soldering Gun. This tool can
cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.
Figure 7 – Soldering with Carbon Tips Contacting Fitting
Maintenance
WARNING
Make sure unit is unplugged from power source
before performing maintenance or repairs.
The carbon tips are brittle. Care should be
taken when handling them. Do not over-torque and use
wrenches only when needed – otherwise, make every-
thing “finger tight”.
Carbon Tip Replacement
The carbon tips will wear down as the RT-175 is used.
They should be inspected before each use and replaced
before the threaded studs begin to show through.
1. Unplug the RT-175.
2. Hold the lock nut and back-off the carbon tip by turn-
ing it counter-clockwise (Figure 8).
Figure 8 – Removing Carbon Tips
CAUTION
WARNING