RIDGID 819 Nipple Chuck Instructions for Enhanced Pipe Threading Efficiency

1822-I Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine

	Die			Die
	W	Die Flush			W
		With End
		of Pipe
		Pipe
			Pipe
Starting to Cut Thread					Completed Thread
	A - Full Width Die Thread
Thin Ring
Gage
	D			D		D
	Flush
		One Turn Large
					One Turn Small
	(Basic Size)	(Maximum Size)			(Minimum Size)

B - Checking Threads Within Pipe Gage

Figure 14 – Checking Thread Length

No. 819 Nipple Chuck and No. 839 Adapter Kit

Installation

1.The machine utilizes No. 819 Nipple Chuck and ex- isting size adapter. Mounting requires a No. 839 Adapter Kit (Figure 15).

2.Assemble the 819 nipple chuck/839 Adapter Kit as described in the instructions provided with the kits.

3.Turn control switch to the OPEN position and de- press foot switch to fully open chuck.

NOTE! Make sure that special front retainer plate is installed to allow for use of 819 and 839 adapter.

4.Insert the adapted No. 819 Nipple Chuck, tube end first, into chuck of No. 1822-I Threading Machine. Ro- tate assembly until key on 839 slides into notch.

No. 819 Nipple Chuck

	Wrench
	Pipe
	Adapter
Insert
Pin
Retaining	Front Retainer Plate
Rings

Figure 15 – No. 819 and No. 839 Assembly

Nipple Threading Procedure

1.Ream, thread and cut pipe to desired length using standard procedures.

2.Install No. 819 and 839 adapter (Figure 16).

3.Position insert with small end toward adapter for 1/8″ to 3/4″ pipe, large end toward adapter for 1″ pipe and no insert for pipe 11/4″ and up.

4.Install proper adapter and tighten with wrench.

WARNING Remove wrench before starting machine.

5.Screw nipple into adapter, ream and thread other end (Figure 17). Insert wrench into collar and re- lease nipple.

Nipple Chuck

Insert Wrench

Adapter

Figure 16 – Installation Insert and Adapters

Nipple

Wrench

Release

Collar

Figure 17 – Installing and Releasing Nipples

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