FlexShaft
™
FlexShaft
Repair Coupling
™
WARNING
and the instructions and warnings for all equipment and
materials being used to reduce the risk of serious person-
al injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
• Always use safety glasses and gloves in good condition
while handling or using. Use latex or rubber gloves, face
shields, protective clothing, respirators or other appro-
priate protective equipment when chemicals, bacteria or
other toxic or infectious substances are suspected to be
present to reduce the risk of infections, burns or other
serious personal injury.
• Remove power from drain cleaner before any mainte-
nance is performed.
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department at
ProToolsTechService@Emerson.com, or in the U.S. and
Canada call 844-789-8665.
Description
The RIDGID
FlexShaft Repair Coupling is intended to replace
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factory cable termination on damaged FlexShaft DeadCore™
(grey/metal color) cable assemblies. Coupling use will result
in a shorter cable. Coupling can be reused multiple times.
Do not use for LiveCore™ cable (gold/brass color). LiveCore
cable will unravel when cut. LiveCore cable can be repaired at
a RIDGID Authorized Independent Service Center.
FlexShaft Repair Coupling
Catalog No
Description
78908
1/4" Repair Coupling
78903
5/16" Repair Coupling
78913
3/8" Repair Coupling
Installation
Refer to the respective FlexShaft machine operators' manual
to remove cable assembly from the machine.
1. Confirm cable is DeadCore (gray/metal color). Do not cut
LiveCore (gold/brass color) cable.
2. Using bolt cutters, cut the cable past the damaged area.
3. Trim sheath to expose 1 1/2" (38mm) of cable.
4. Use a grinder to remove burrs and sharp edges from cut
cable end.
5. Make sure all parts are clean and free of debris.
6. Collet should be retained in clamping nut. If they have
separated, push grooved end of the collet into clamping
nut until retained
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RIDGID and the Emerson logo are registered trademarks of Emerson Electric Co. or its subsidiaries in the US and other countries.
ECN002969/06
Repair Coupling Instructions
Read and understand
these instructions, the
FlexShaft machine in-
structions and warnings,
product:
®
©2024 Ridge Tool Company.
Any other trademarks belong to their respective holders.
7. Insert cable through clamping nut and collet assembly
(see Figure 1).
8. Fully insert cable end against stop in housing and hand
tighten the clamping nut to the housing
9. Confirm that the cable end is full inserted in the housing
by looking into the inspection hole in the housing
grey/metal color of the cable should be visible.
10. Securely tighten clamping nut an additional 1/2 turn,
using 1" and 13/16" wrenches . Confirm that the cable
is secure in the repair coupling.
Clamping Nut
Ecrou de blocage
Tuerca de sujeción
Collet
Collerette
Collar
5
2
1
4
3
Housing
Douille
Alojamiento
Figure 1 – Installing Repair Coupling
Refer to the respective FlexShaft machine operators' manual
to install the repaired cable. Confirm that the cable sheath is
in the correct location and everything is properly secured.
Manchon de réparation FlexShaft
AVERTISSEMENT
lisation et de sécurité ci-présentes, ainsi que celles visant le
dégorgeoir FlexShaft et l'ensemble du matériel et des matéri-
aux utilisés.
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS !
• Portez systématiquement des lunettes et gants de sécu-
rité en bon état lors de l'utilisation ou manipulation de
ce matériel. En présence possible de produits chimiques,
prévoyez des gants en latex ou caoutchouc, une visière,
des vêtements de protection, un appareil respiratoire
ou autres équipements de protection appropriés afin de
limiter les risques d'infection, de brûlure ou autre blessure.
• Débranchez le dégorgeoir avant toute intervention.
En cas de questions visant ce produit RIDGID
– Consultez le distributeur RIDGID le plus proche.
– Rendez-vous sur le site RIDGID.com pour localiser le
représentant RIDGID le plus proche.
– Consultez les services techniques de Ridge Tool par
courriel adressé à ProToolsTechService@emerson.com,
ou à partir des Etats-Unis ou du Canada, en composant
le 844-789-8665.
Description
Le manchon de réparation RIDGID
placer les embouts de câble d'origine endommagés des
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Afin de limiter les risques
de grave blessure corpo-
relle, familiarisez-vous
avec les consignes d'uti-
, veuillez :
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FlexShaft sert à rem-
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999-995-445.09
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