Pipe Stand User Guide
Pipe Stand User Guide
Read the warnings and instructions for all equip-
ment being used before operating this tool to reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Properly support pipe. Failure to properly support pipe
can cause stand tipping, falling pipe and serious injury.
• Use appropriate safety equipment. Always wear prop-
er eye and foot protection. Dust mask, face shield,
hearing protection or other equipment may be needed to
reduce the risk of injury.
Description
RIDGID
®
Pipe Stands are used to support pipe for a variety of
uses. See the product label for specifications or consult the
RIDGID catalog.
Jack Screw
Handle
Elevator
Tube
Lock
Ring
VJ-99
CJ-99
Printed in U.S.A.
EC38979
1.888.610.7664
WARNING
Head
Assembly
Hand Screw
Base
RJ-99
VF-99
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15
10
20
5
25
0
30
No. 46
Roller
Model AR-99
Figure 1 – RIDGID Pipe Stands
Inspection/Maintenance
Clean the stand to aid inspection and improve control. Inspect
the stand before each use for proper assembly, wear, damage,
modification or other issues that could affect safe use. Install
any required parts, such as the hand screw. If any problems are
found, do not use until corrected.
Lubricate all moving parts/joints as needed with light lubricat-
ing oil. Wipe up excess oil.
Set Up/Operatio n
1. Make sure all equipment is inspected and set up per its
instructions.
2. Locate a clear, level, stable location for the stand, other
equipment and the operator.
3. For folding stands, make sure the legs are fully open and
the feet sit squarely on the floor.
4. If equipped with rollers, make sure that the rollers are
properly adjusted for pipe size. Ball transfer heads can be
used with the VJ and VF stands. Make sure fasteners are
secure.
5. Height Adjustment:
Do not exceed stand rating.
VJ, CJ, RJ and VF stands are equipped with a lock ring:
Securely grip head assembly. Loosen hand screw. Raise
lock ring to disengage elevator tube. Move head assem-
bly to desired height and lower lock ring to engage eleva-
tor tube. Do not raise the elevator tube past the hand
screw. Make sure lock ring engages elevator tube and
securely tighten the hand screw.
No. 92 and 46 stands equipped with adjusting collar:
Securely grip head assembly. Raise adjusting collar to
allow elevator tube to move. Move head assembly to
desired height and lower lock ring to hold elevator tube in
place. Make sure elevator tube is secure.
RIDGID
®
2/12
Roller
Adjusting
Collar
No. 92
Model 965
Hand
Screw
Handle
Model RJ-624
999-998-552.10
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Jack
Screw
Handle
Base
Jack
Screw
REV. A