Tapping Tool Safety; Description, Specifications And Equipment; Description; Specifications - RIDGID RT1000 Manual De Instrucciones

RT1000 Tapping Tool
WARNING
Do not exceed pressure and temperature ratings of the
tool and any attachment, valve or fitting. Only tap into
lines that contain specified media.
Model RT1000 Tapping Tool
Water: 200 psig @ 100°F (40°C)
Air, Steam, Natural Gas: 100 psig @ 370° F (172°C)

Tapping Tool Safety

• Only trained personnel should use this tapping
tool. Incorrect use of this tool can result in serious per-
sonal injury, environmental damage, and/or property
damage.
• Always wear eye protection. Cutters and drills are
hard and can shatter.
• Do not exceed recommended pressure ratings.
Attempting to tap into main with pressures beyond the
maximum limits of this tool or a fitting may result in
their failure.
• Only tap into pressurized mains that carry water,
air, steam or natural gas. Other media may attack
the seals of this tool.
• When using power tools to drive this tapping
tool, understand and follow all the safety in-
structions associated with that power tool. Air
power ratchets are generally a safer choice due to
the inherent explosion and shock hazards asso-
ciated with electrical tools.
• Electrical tools should not be used for natural
gas taps. Only use air or manual ratchets.
Electrical tools cause sparks which may ignite the
gas.
• Grounded electrical tools should be plugged
into a properly grounded outlet. If tool should
electrically malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a low resistance path to send electricity
away from the user.
• Electrical tools should be plugged into an out-
let protected with a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI). Reduces risk of electrical
shock.
• Use only right angle electrical drills or air ratchets
to rotate the cutter. Tool must be fed at a con-
trolled rate. Failure to use a right angle drive or to
carefully control the tool feed rate may result in the
cutter suddenly stopping which will cause the power
tool driver to suddenly twist.
• Main being tapped must be securely mounted to
prevent any movement. Movement could cause
tool breakage during the tapping operation.
• Follow all applicable regulations and safety pre-
cautions regarding the work area.
• When working below grade, have an adequate
escape route before starting the tap. Such pre-
cautions reduce the risk of injury.
• When working on a scaffold or lift, the operator,
tool, and drive assembly should all be properly
secured. Will prevent injury in the event of a fall or
dropping a tool.
• Do not use this tool to support the operator.
Could result in tool breakage or malfunction.
• Tool is made to tap into pressurized lines. Follow
instructions in operator's manual on tool uses.
Other uses or modifying this tool for other applications
may increase the risk of injury.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment

Description

The Model RT1000 Tapping Tool is designed to tap
pressurized pipe systems using a saddle-mounted valve
or welded nipple on steel, plastic, ductile iron and cast
iron pipe. The RT1000 is capable of tapping water lines
up to 200 psi and steam, natural gas and air up to 100
psi. Because of its weight, the RT1000 can be effectively
used for branching 3/4" – 1" lines. The cutter/drill is ro-
tated by an 11/16" hand ratchet or can be operated by
an air ratchet or right angle drill. A self cleaning acme
threaded barrel feeds the cutter into the pipe and resists
the force of the pressurized pipe when the cut is through.

Specifications

Tapping capacity ...........3/4" – 1"
Mounting........................Saddle Mount, Welded nip-
Cutter Travel..................6
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