RIDGID SuperFreeze SF-2300, Manual

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SuperFreezer ® Pipe Freezing Units
Figure 7 – Freeze Head with End Adapter Attached with
Velcro Strap
Figure 8 – Freeze Heads with Various Adapters
10. Run cord along previously identified clear path. With
dry hands, plug the SuperFreeze into the previously
identified properly grounded outlet. If the power cord
is not long enough, use an extension cord that
• Is in good condition.
• Has a three prong plug similar to that supplied
on the Pipe Freezing Unit.
• Is rated for outdoor use and contains a W or W-A
in the cord designation (i.e. SOW), or complies with
H05VV-F, H05RN-F types or IEC type design
(60227 IEC 53, 60245 IEC 57).
• Has sufficient wire size (16 AWG (1.5 mm 2 ) for 50'
(15.2 m) or less, 14 AWG (2.5 mm 2 ) for 50' – 100'
(15.2 m – 30.5 m) long). Undersized wires can
overheat, melting the insulation or causing a fire or
other damage.
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Before opening system, test to confirm that the ice
plugs are fully formed and stable. Opening the piping
system before a complete plug is frozen or allowing
the plug to thaw while the system is open could
cause burns, electric shock or other serious injury or
result in flooding or other property damage. Make
sure the machine is properly set up and do not allow
the Pipe Freezing Unit to shut OFF during use.
The freeze heads and hoses get extremely cold
and can cause frostbite if touched during operation.
Wear gloves if handling during use.
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
from dirt and other foreign objects. Always wear
appropriate protective equipment for the piping
contents.
Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of
injury from burns, frostbite, electrical shock and
other causes.
1. Make sure that machine and work area is properly set
up and that the work area is free of bystanders and
other distractions.
2. Turn the machine ON.
3. Allow the machine to run for 2-3 minutes. Freeze
heads should start to frost. Use spray bottle to spray
water between freeze heads and pipe. The water
will freeze and fill any gaps between the freeze head,
pipe and any adapters used. This improves thermal
conductivity and will improve freeze times, while gaps
between the freeze head and pipe will prevent freeze
plug formation. Make sure that any dripping water
does not cause a hazard. If freeze gel was used,
then water spray may not be necessary.
If the freeze heads do not become cold and cov-
ered with ice and frost after approximately 7 min-
utes, turn the unit OFF for 3 minutes and restart. If the
freeze heads still do not become cold, see the
“Troubleshooting” section.
4. Once the freeze heads are frozen to the pipe, allow
the ice plug to form. If the ambient temperature is
high, but not above 100°F (38°C), the freeze heads
can be wrapped with pipe insulation or other insulation
to improve freeze times.