Operation Instructions Using Geared Threaders; Adjusting No. 141 Geared Threaders; Thread Size Adjustment Procedure - RIDGID 535 Manual Del Usuario

535 Automatic Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
2. Assemble the 839 nipple chuck.
3. Turn control switch to the REV position and depress
foot switch to fully open chuck.
NOTE! Make sure that special front retainer plate is
installed to allow for use of 819 and 839 adapter.
4. Insert the adapted No. 819 Nipple Chuck, tube end
first, into chuck of No. 535 Automatic machine. Rotate
assembly until key on 839 slides into notch.
Nipple Threading Procedure
(See Figures 14 & 15)
1. Ream, thread and cut pipe to desired length using
standard procedures.
2. Install No. 819 and 839 adapter (see above).
3. Position insert with small end toward adapter for
3 / " pipe, large end toward adapter for 1" pipe and no
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insert for pipe 1 1 / " and up.
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4. Install proper adapter and tighten with wrench.
(Figure 14)
Nipple Chuck
Insert
Figure 14 – Installing Nipple Chuck Body and Adapter
Nipple
Figure 15 – Installing Unfinished Nipple and Releasing
Finished Nipple with Wrench
1 / " to
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Wrench
Adapter
Wrench
Release
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Remove wrench before depressing die
WARNING
head switch or starting the machine.
5. Screw nipple into adapter and ream and thread other
end. (Figure 15)
Operation Instructions Using
Geared Threaders
WARNING
Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when oper-
ating Threading Machine. Keep sleeves and jack-
ets buttoned. Do not reach across the machine or
geared threader.
Do not use this Threading Machine if the foot
switch is broken or missing. Always wear eye
protection to protect eyes from dirt and other for-
eign objects.
To prevent tipping, proper set-up of the Threading
Machine and Geared Threader is required. Follow
instructions carefully.
Only use the Model 141 Geared Threader with
this machine. Do not use the 840A Drive Bar.
Geared Threaders weigh 95 pounds. Two (2) per-
sons should be used to lift this threader.
Adjusting No. 141 Geared Threader
1. With the No. 141 Geared Threader on floor and drive
shaft facing up, pull two cam plate knobs and rotate
cam plate to desired size. Locating pins will drop
into holes in selector plate.
Thread Size Adjustment
(Figure 16)
1. For standard thread depth, hold workholder sta-
tionary and rotate gear case by hand until stan-
dard line on pinion sleeve is flush with bottom of die
head or the standard line on guide post if flush with
top of die head.
2. For oversize threads, rotate gear case until the 2T
over line on guide post is flush with top of die head.
3. For undersize threads, rotate gear case until the 2T
line on guide post is flush with top of die head.
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