Installing Packer Sleeve - RIDGID Pipe Patch Manual

If using a pull rope on the front of the packer, the
packer ball will need to be unscrewed and the rope
attachment eye bolt screwed in place (See Figure
10). Rope can be attached directly to the eye bolt, or
the supplied D-ring or quick link. Securely attach the
pull ropes.
When using only pull ropes, attach the air hose to
the packer and lay the assembled packer and hose
next to the camera push cable. Mark the air hose at
the same distance as the mark on the camera push
cable (Similar to Figure 8). This will help properly
locate the patch in the pipe.
Eye Bolt
Figure 10 – Removing Packer Ball/Installing Eye Bolt
6. Set up air supply and run an air hose to the point
of use. Attach the regulator to the air hose. Pull the
regulator adjustment knob out and turn clockwise to
confirm that there is adequate pressure (at least 100
psi) available to the regulator. Air pressure must be
available throughout the patching process to ensure
a complete patch. Pull the regulator adjustment
knob out and turn counterclockwise to reduce the air
pressure to zero. See Figure 11. Place regulator out
of way until ready to inflate the packer.
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Figure 11 – Adjusting Regulator Pressure
Pull Knob To Adjust, Push Knob To Lock
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Packer Ball
D-Ring
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7 . Prepare the packer for the test insertion. Install packer
sleeve.

Installing Packer Sleeve

The packer sleeve protects the packer from the resin and
simplifies clean up.
1 Confirm that you have the correct packer, equipment
and materials for the patching work.
2. If needed, install containment on the packer (see
Containment section – Containment not used for test
insertion) .
3. Lay out the plastic table covering to protect your
selected work area from the resin and keep material
and equipment clean.
4. Make sure that the packer is clean. If needed, apply
baby powder to the rubber portion of the packer and
clean up any excess baby powder in the work area.
5. Insert the packer inside the provided clear packer
sleeve. See Figure 12.
Figure 12 – Inserting Packer Into Sleeve
6. The sleeve should extend approximately 1" past the
front of the packer and approximately 6" past back of
the packer (past the air connector), See Figure 13.
Approx. 6"
Back of the Packer
Figure 13 – Sleeve On
Packer (Proper
Overhangs)
Pipe Patch
Front of the Packer
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