Determining Feasibility Of The Tap - RIDGID RT1000 Manual De Instrucciones

RT1000 Tapping Tool
5. Select cutter from Chart 3. The pilot drill and hole saw
adapter may not be required depending on the actual
cutter selected. If the selected cutter requires the
hole saw adapter, screw it into the end of the exten-
sion hand-tight (Figure 2).
Figure 2 – Assembling Hole Saw Adapter
RIDGID Tapping Tool Cutter Selection Chart
Bore Fractional RIDGID
Size Size Bi-Metal
(Inches) Hole Saw
0.625 5/8 M16-R10
0.688 11/16 M17-R11
0.750 3/4 M19-R12
0.813 13/16 M21-R13
0.875 7/8 M22-R14
Chart 3 – Cutter Selection Chart
6. Inspect the selected cutter to ensure that it is in good
working order and hand-screw it into the hole saw
adapter or directly into the tool's spindle as required
(Figure 3).
Figure 3 – Assembling Cutter
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Steel CI/DI PVC
Cutter Drill Cutter
76267 76292 76317
76272 76297 76322
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7. Inspect the selected pilot drill to ensure that it is in
good working order. The purpose of the pilot drill is to
capture the slug when using a hole saw or steel cut-
ter. Pay attention to the coupon retention device, as
the coupon may not be captured if the device is dam-
aged.
NOTE! Do not use pilot drill with PVC cutters or the
CI/DI drills.
8. Insert this pilot drill into the hole saw adapter. Secure
the pilot drill in place with the set screw positioned on
the flat of the pilot and firmly tighten (Figure 4).
Figure 4 – Installation Of Pilot Drill
9. Attach the selected service saddle to the main in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's specifications or
weld the selected "Thread-O-Let™" or "Weld-O-Let™"
to the main in accordance with all applicable welding
standards.
10. Apply pipe sealant to the threads on the "corporation
stop" or valve and tightly thread it into the saddle or
"Thread-O-Let™". Ensure the valve is in the CLOSED
position.

Determining Feasibility Of The Tap

WARNING
Improper measurement may result in
tapping through the bottom of the pipe. To prevent
extensive property and environmental damage, fire
and/or serious injury, follow this procedure to de-
termine if the tap has been properly planned.
1. Measure the distance from the datum of the valve
adapter rear face to the end of the sleeve. As shown
in Figure 5 it should be about 1/8".