No. 690 Portable Power Drive
toned. Clothing can be caught, resulting in entangle-
ment and serious injury.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
• Keep floors dry and free of slippery materials such
as oil. Slippery floors invite accidents.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID Model 690 Power Drive is a double insulat-
ed drive which provides power for threading pipe, conduit,
and rod (bolt stock). Forward and Reverse rotation can be
selected with a REV/FOR switch while ON/OFF is con-
trolled by a paddle switch that cuts off power when
released.
The Power Drive is designed to use RIDGID 11R Drop
" – 2" pipe). An adapter is required
Head Die Heads (
1
/
8
" – 1
" sizes. The manual 418 Oiling System is
for the
1
/
1
/
8
4
available to flood the work during the threading opera-
tions. The No. 691 Support Arm should be used to
secure the Power Drive and resist high handle forces
developed when threading
head die heads.
Specifications/Standard Equipment
Pipe ...............................11R Drop Head Die Heads:
1
Motor:
Type ..............................Universal
Volts ..............................115V Single Phase AC,
50/60 HZ
Amps .............................12 amps
Watts .............................1400
Switches
ON/OFF.......................Heavy Duty Paddle Type with
Safety Locking Device
Directional .....................FOR/REV Switch
Gear Head.....................Die Cast Aluminum Housing,
Permanently Greased
Length ...........................24" (61cm)
Weight ...........................19 lbs. (8.6 kg)
No. 691 Support Arm.....Absorbs Power Drive Handle
Forces
4
" or larger pipe with drop
3
/
4
" - 2" (3mm – 50mm)
/
2
Die Head Adapter..........Used with
5"
9"
Figure 1 – 690 Power Drive Dimensions
Catalog Model
No.
No.
16708
690
16013
690
16718
690
Accessories
No. 11-R Die Heads (9)...
No. 418 Oiler .................Oiler with 1 Gallon RIDGID
No. 691 Support Arm.....Absorbs Power Drive Handle
Carrying Case .................For Power Drive and Die
Die Head Adapter ...........Used with
Power Drive Inspection
To prevent serious injury, inspect your Power Drive.
The following inspection procedures should be per-
formed on a daily basis:
1. Make sure Power Drive is unplugged.
2. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the
plug has been modified or if the cord is damaged, do
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" through 1
1
/
8
Die Heads
24"
Description
115V Kit less Die Heads
w/Case and Support Arm
" - 2" NPT
115V
/
1
2
w/Case and Support Arm
" - 2" NPT w/Support Arm, Export 52.5 24
220V,
1
/
2
",
",
",
",
1
/
1
/
3
/
1
/
8
4
8
2
", 2"
1
1
/
2
Thread Cutting Oil
Forces
Heads
" through 1
1
/
8
Heads
WARNING
"
1
/
4
Weight
lb.
kg.
35
15.8
52.5 24
", 1", 1
",
3
/
1
/
4
4
" Die
1
/
4