Pipe Stand User Guide
Pipe Stand User Guide
WARNING
Read the warnings and instructions for all equip-
ment being used before operating this tool to reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Properly support pipe. Failure to properly support pipe
can cause stand tipping, falling pipe and serious injury.
• Use appropriate safety equipment. Always wear prop-
er eye and foot protection. Dust mask, face shield,
hearing protection or other equipment may be needed to
reduce the risk of injury.
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find your
local RIDGID contact point.
– Contact RIDGID Technical Services Department at rtctech-
services@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and Canada call
(800) 519-3456.
Description
RIDGID
®
Pipe Stands are used to support pipe for a variety of
uses. See the product label for specifications or consult the
RIDGID catalog.
Head
Jack Screw
Assembly
Handle
Elevator
Hand Screw
Tube
Lock
Ring
Base
VJ-99
CJ-99
Printed in U.S.A.
EC38979
No. 46
®
product:
Figure 1 – RIDGID Pipe Stands
Inspection/Maintenance
Clean the stand to aid inspection and improve control. Inspect
the stand before each use for proper assembly, wear, damage,
modification or other issues that could affect safe use. Install
any required parts, such as the hand screw. If any problems are
found, do not use until corrected.
Lubricate all moving parts/joints as needed with light lubricat-
ing oil. Wipe up excess oil.
Set Up/Operatio n
1. Make sure all equipment is inspected and set up per its
2. Locate a clear, level, stable location for the stand, other
3. For folding stands, make sure the legs are fully open and
RJ-99
4. If equipped with rollers, make sure that the rollers are
5. Height Adjustment:
VF-99
RIDGID
®
2/12
Roller
Adjusting
Collar
No. 92
Roller
Hand
Screw
Model AR-99
instructions.
equipment and the operator.
the feet sit squarely on the floor.
properly adjusted for pipe size. Ball transfer heads can be
used with the VJ and VF stands. Make sure fasteners are
secure.
Do not exceed stand rating.
VJ, CJ, RJ and VF stands are equipped with a lock ring:
Securely grip head assembly. Loosen hand screw. Raise
lock ring to disengage elevator tube. Move head assem-
bly to desired height and lower lock ring to engage eleva-
tor tube. Do not raise the elevator tube past the hand
screw. Make sure lock ring engages elevator tube and
securely tighten the hand screw.
No. 92 and 46 stands equipped with adjusting collar:
Securely grip head assembly. Raise adjusting collar to
allow elevator tube to move. Move head assembly to
desired height and lower lock ring to hold elevator tube in
place. Make sure elevator tube is secure.
Jack
Screw
Handle
Base
Model 965
Jack
Screw
Handle
Model RJ-624
999-998-552.10
REV. A