RIDGID SuperFreeze SF-2500 Manual Del Operario página 5

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing pro-
tection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
Tool Use and Care
• Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it ON and OFF. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source be-
fore making any adjustments, changing accessor-
ies, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power
tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of un-
trained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tool's
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations dif-
ferent from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
Service
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of electrical shock or injury.
SuperFreeze™ Pipe Freezing Unit
Specific Safety Information
This section contains important safety information that is
specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the SF-2500
Pipe Freezing Unit to reduce the risk of electrical shock or
other serious personal injury.
The SF-2500 Pipe Freezing Unit includes space within the
unit to keep this manual with the machine for use by the
operator.
Contact the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service De-
partment at (800) 519-3456 or TechServices@ridgid.com
if you have any questions.
Pipe Freezing Unit Safety
• Tool is used to freeze a plug into copper, steel or
other heat conductive metallic tubes or pipes. Do
not use on plastic pipe or tube. Follow instruc-
tions on proper use. Other uses may increase the risk
of injury.
• Do not touch the freeze heads while frosted. Touch-
ing the freeze heads while frosted can cause frostbite.
Wear gloves if handling during use.
• Always test the piping system for pressure before
opening it. Opening a pressurized line could result in
burns or other serious injuries from exposure to the pipe
contents.
• Do not twist or pull hoses. Do not open refrigerant
piping. This can lead to refrigerant leaks and cause
frostbite, asphyxiation and other serious injury. If a leak
occurs, leave the area until the refrigerant dissipates.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The SuperFreeze™ Pipe Freezing unit is used to freeze
plugs in water piping systems to allow maintenance of the
system without shutting down or draining the system.
The SF-2500 is a self-contained refrigeration unit that
circulates refrigerant to the aluminum freeze heads. The
freeze heads are attached to the piping system and can
freeze a plug in metallic tubing up to 2
up to 2". Once the work is complete, the superfreeze unit
is turned off and the ice plugs melt, returning the system to
operation.
The Superfreeze does not use CO
not require the release of refrigerants. It uses a specially de-
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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