RIDGID 690 - Manual (Page 2)

Ridge Tool Company
Tools For The Professional TM
600-690
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
11R (or R-200) drop heads die heads.
Specifications/Technical Information
600 690
Threading Capacity (Pipe & Conduit)
Gear Head/Type
Length
Weight
Motor, Universal Type (110 or 220 V)
Support Arm Model
Die Head Model
1/8” - 1 1/4”
worm
510 mm
5,5 kg
1020 W.
601
R-200, 11R
1/8” - 2”
spur
600 mm
8,5 kg
1020 W.
691
R-200, 11R
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
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 601/691 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
Operating Instructions
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. 601/691 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 418 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
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
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.