Ridgid rigid kt-190 User Manual
Model KT-190 and KT-200 Pipe Thawing Units
Ridge Tool Company
5
Tool Assembly
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper assembly of the
Thawing Tool is required. The following proce-
dures should be followed:
Thawing Tool is required. The following proce-
dures should be followed:
Figure 3 – Thawing Tool with Cables Installed
Installing Cables with Clamps
1. Remove retaining nut from one of the lugs on back of
unit.
2. Slip looped end of cable onto lug bolt with flat side to-
wards unit.
3. Reinstall lug nut and secure tightly.
4. Ensure looped end of cable does not contact housing.
5. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for remaining lug.
NOTE! If cable leads are not securely fastened to thaw-
ing unit, thawing time may be extended and/or
unit may not function properly.
unit may not function properly.
Tool Inspection
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, inspect your Pipe
Thawing Tool. The following procedures should
be followed.
Thawing Tool. The following procedures should
be followed.
1. Make sure Pipe Thawing Tool is unplugged and the
control switches are in the OFF position.
2. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the
plug has been modified, is missing the grounding
prong or if the cord is damaged, do not use the
Thawing Tool until the cord has been replaced.
prong or if the cord is damaged, do not use the
Thawing Tool until the cord has been replaced.
3. Inspect the cables and clamps for damage. Be sure
cable leads are securely fastened to thawing unit. If
cable or clamps are damaged, do not use the
Thawing Tool until they are replaced. Only use cable
and clamps provided with the unit.
cable or clamps are damaged, do not use the
Thawing Tool until they are replaced. Only use cable
and clamps provided with the unit.
4. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from handles, controls
and clamps.
5. Inspect the Thawing Tool for any broken or missing
parts as well as damage to the metal enclosure. If any
of these conditions are present, do not use the Thaw-
ing Tool until any problem has been repaired.
of these conditions are present, do not use the Thaw-
ing Tool until any problem has been repaired.
Tool Set-Up
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the tool
and work area is required. The following proce-
dures should be followed to set-up the Pipe Thawing
Tool.
and work area is required. The following proce-
dures should be followed to set-up the Pipe Thawing
Tool.
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting
• 15 Amp grounded electrical outlet
• Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not
contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or
moving parts that may damage electrical cord.
moving parts that may damage electrical cord.
• Dry place for tool and operator. Do not use the
tool while standing in water.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
2. Position KT-190 or KT-200 Pipe Thawer near the
area suspected of having a frozen section of pipe.
3. Make sure unit is unplugged and turned OFF. (Switch
on KT-190 is in the down (OFF) position. Center
switch on KT-200 is in the middle (OFF) position).
switch on KT-200 is in the middle (OFF) position).
4. Uncoil both cables completely and insure they are not
overlapping or in contact.
5. Follow instructions on proper placement of clamps.
Making pipe connections before plug-
ging in unit prevents arcing between clamp and pipe.
NOTE! Whenever making connections, clean pipe of
paint, scale rust, etc. to ensure good amperage
flow from the clamps to the pipe. Poor connec-
tions will cause the clamps to get much hotter
than normal.
flow from the clamps to the pipe. Poor connec-
tions will cause the clamps to get much hotter
than normal.
WARNING