Troubleshooting - RIDGID 700-T2 Bedienungsanleitung

700 Power Drive

Troubleshooting

PRoBLeM
Machine will not run.
Machine not able to
thread.
Sparks forming at motor
commutator
Die Head does not start
threading.
Torn threads.
Out-of-round or
Crushed Threads.
Support device turns
while threading.
Thin Threads.
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PoSSIBLe ReASoNS
Brushes do not touch armature.
Dull dies.
Overload due to torn or out-of-round threads.
Poor quality or insufficient thread cutting oil.
Insufficient line voltage.
Insufficient contact between brushes and com-
mutator
Brushes do not touch commutator properly.
Brushes of different manufacture.
New brushes.
Die head not square with end of pipe.
Engagement force not properly applied to the die
head.
Pipe end not squarely cut.
Dull or broken dies.
Machine running in wrong direction.
Dies set improperly in the die head.
Damaged, chipped or worn out dies.
Improper or insufficient thread cutting oil.
Incorrect type of die for material.
Poor pipe material/quality.
Pipe wall thickness too thin.
Support arm jaws dirty.
Support arm not aligned properly.
Support arm not tight.
Dies not placed in proper order.
SoLuTIoN
Check brushes, replace if worn.
Replace dies.
See possible reasons below.
Use RIDGID thread cutting oil in adequate quantity.
Check power supply voltage.
Tighten the brush caps to make sure brushes are
pressed firmly onto commutator.
Replace worn brushes and or armature.
Only use RIDGID brushes.
Seat the brushes by running the unit at idle for 15
minutes in Forward and Reverse.
Push against die head cover plate to start thread.
Apply engagement force through the centerline of
the pipe.
Cut the pipe end squarely.
Replace dies.
Run machine in correct direction.
Ensure dies are set outward against the cover plate
lugs.
Replace dies.
Only use RIDGID ® Thread Cutting Oil in adequate
quantity.
Select high-speed, stainless steel, or alloy dies that
are suitable for the application.
Use higher quality pipe.
Use schedule 40 or heavier wall thickness.
Clean with wire brush.
Align support arm squarely with the pipe..
Tighten feedscrew.
Place dies in proper die head slot.