Model KT-190 and KT-200 Pipe Thawing Units
Ridge Tool Company
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4. Keep clamps dry and clean.
Tool Storage
Electrical equipment must be kept indoors
or well covered in rainy weather. Store the tool in a locked
area that is out of reach of children and people unfamiliar
with Pipe Thawing tools. This tool can cause serious injury
in the hands of untrained users.
Service and Repair
WARNING
Service and repair work on this tool must be performed by
qualified repair personnel. Thawing unit should be taken to
a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center or re-
turned to the factory. All repairs made by Ridge service
facilities are warranted against defects in material and
workmanship.
When servicing this tool, only identical replacement parts
should be used. Failure to follow these instructions may
create a risk of electrical shock or other serious injury.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair
of this machine, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001
Tel: (800) 519-3456
E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com
For name and address of your nearest Independent
Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool Com-
pany at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.ridgid.com
2. Place one clamp on each side of the frozen section of
pipe. Open the faucet where no water flows.
Making pipe connections before plugging
in unit prevents arcing between clamps and pipe.
3. Plug unit into a grounded 15 amp outlet making sure
to position the power cord along the clear path se-
lected earlier.
4. Move switch to ON (UP position on KT-190. Center
switch down to low position, left switch to A on KT-
200).
5. If current is below 15 amps on KT-200, switch to B. If
current is still below 15 amps, switch to high position
on center switch and right switch up to C.
6. Continue until 15 amps is reached but not exceeded,
D switch setting is used with long runs.
Thawing time may vary from a few seconds to several
hours depending on length and diameter of pipe being
thawed. If time seems unreasonable, check clamps for
proper placement.
NOTE! This tool is equipped with a thermal overload for
added safety. If thawing for long periods of time at
maximum current, the unit may shut down auto-
matically. Unit will resume operations auto-
matically after approximately 3 minutes.
Tool Removal
1. When water lines have thawed, turn switch to the
OFF position and unplug power cord from the elec-
trical outlet.
2. Remove clamps from the pipe.
Clamp tips are hot and can cause burns.
3. Allow clamps to cool before coiling cables and placing
the unit in storage. While the clamps are hot, keep
them away from combustible materials or articles
that can be damaged by heat.
Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
Make sure unit is unplugged from power source be-
fore performing maintenance or repairs.
Tool Maintenance
1. Replace damaged, frayed, broken or worn cables.
2. Periodically clean lugs with steel wool and emery
cloth.
3. Replace damaged, frayed, broken or worn machine
cord.
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