Tapping Into The Main - RIDGID RT1000 Manuel De L'opérateur

RT1000 Tapping Tool
WARNING
If Tapping Tool has sufficient travel to
penetrate the far side of the pipe, extensive care must be
taken during the tapping operation. Be aware of the
unusable length of the stroke. Penetrating the far side of
the pipe could result in extensive property damage
and/or serious injury.

Tapping Into The Main

WARNING
• Do not exceed pressure and temperature ratings
or the tool and any attachment, valve or fitting.
Only tap into lines that contain water, air, steam
or natural gas.
• Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
from dirt and other foreign objects.
• Be sure proper planning of the tapping operation
has been performed.
• Follow all applicable regulations and safety pre-
cautions regarding work area.
• When working below grade, have an adequate
escape route before starting the tap.
• When working on a scaffold or lift, the operator,
tool and drive assembly should all be properly
secured.
• Main being tapped must be securely mounted to
prevent any movement.
1. Attach the fully assembled and fully extended tapping
tool to the outlet thread of the valve by the valve
adapter. Pipe sealant is not required in the temporary
assembly between the valve and the valve adapter
but it should be snug enough not to leak.
2. Open, close and re-open the valve or the "corporation
stop" to ensure that the pilot drill does not interfere
with the operation of the valve. In the event of inter-
ference in closing the valve, the tool will not have
stroke to retrieve the cutter pass the valve. In this
case, another valve must be used and the whole
procedure must be re-started.
3. Turn the sleeve clockwise until the cutter contacts the
main, and back the sleeve one turn. Using the ratchet
wrench, or a power tool, rotate the drive shaft hex
8
while continually applying pressure by turning the
sleeve. Do not apply too much pressure on the cutter.
Gentle feeding produces superior cutting and ex-
tended cutter life.
until no resistance is felt to advancing the sleeve.
Stop immediately.
past this point could cause penetration through the
far side of the pipe. This could result in extensive
property damage and/or serious injury.
WARNING
tapping tool, understand and follow all safety instructions
associated with that power tool. Air power ratchets are
generally a safer choice due to the inherent explosion
and shock hazards associated with electrical tools.
• Electrical tools should not be used for natural gas
taps. Only use air or manual ratchets.
• Grounded electrical tools should be plugged into a
properly grounded outlet.
• Electrical tools should be plugged into an outlet pro-
tected with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
• Use only right angle electrical drills or air ratchets to ro-
tate the cutter. Tool must be fed at a controlled rate.
4. The drilling into the pipe is now complete and the
valve, saddle and tool are now under pressure.
Turn the sleeve counter-clockwise until the barrel
comes to a halt. Close the corporation stop or valve.
Should it be difficult to close the valve, rock the
valve open and closed until it can be completely
shut-off.
closed before proceeding.
5. Remove the ratchet or power tool from the hex on the
drive shaft. Place a wrench on the valve to prevent
disconnecting the valve as the adapter is unscrewed
with another wrench. The tool will suddenly come
free and any media contained in the tool will spill. If the
drilled pipe was drained, be aware that the cutter
may be hot.
6. Attach the new branch to the outlet end of the valve.
The valve may now be opened to activate the new
system.
7. To remove the coupon from the cutter, turn the sleeve
clock-wise until the cutter is exposed. Shell cutters
have a slot to allow the coupon to be pushed out.
Remove the cutter if required.
8. Remove the valve adapter, drill or cutter, pilot drill (if
used), saw adapter (if used) and extension from the
tool. Turn the sleeve clockwise until the tool is fully col-
lapsed. Wipe all the components until clean and dry
and store them in the toolbox.
Ridge Tool Company
WARNING
Continue to drill
WARNING
When using power tools to drive this
WARNING
Make sure the valve is
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