VE106 Groove-N-Go Tool
9
10.
Rotate the drive motor switch to the “L”
position to produce
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
rotation of the lower roll/main shaft and pipe/
tubing, as shown above.
11.
Depress the safety foot switch, check the
rotation of the lower roll/main shaft, and make
sure the tool is stable. If rotation is clockwise,
rotate the drive-motor switch to the opposite
position. If the tool wobbles, make sure the
legs are adjusted correctly and that the tool is
level on the floor. If the wobble persists, re-ad-
just the legs.
VE106 GROOVE-N-GO TOOL SETUP IS
NOW COMPLETE.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
Every Victaulic roll grooving tool is checked,
adjusted, and tested at the factory prior to
shipment. However, before attempting to
operate the tool, the following checks and
adjustments should be made to ensure prop-
er tool operation.
GROOVING ROLLS
Make sure the proper roll set is installed on
the tool for the pipe/tubing size and material
that will be grooved. Roll sets are marked with
the pipe/tubing size, part number, and they
are color coded for the pipe/tubing material.
Refer to the "Tool Rating and Roll Selection"
section, starting on page 28. If the proper rolls
are not installed on the tool, refer to the "Roll
Changing" section on page 19.
PIPE/TUBING PREPARATION
For proper tool operation and production of
grooves that are within Victaulic specifica-
tions, the following guidelines must be fol-
lowed.
1.
Victaulic recommends square-cut pipe/
tubing for use with grooved-end pipe/tubing
products. Square-cut pipe/tubing MUST be
used with FlushSeal
®
and EndSeal
®
gaskets.
Beveled-end pipe/tubing may be used, pro-
vided that the wall thickness is standard wall
(ANSI B36.10) or less and that the bevel
meets ANSI B16.25 (37
1
/
2
º) or ASTM A-53
(30º).
NOTE:
Roll grooving beveled-end pipe/
tubing may result in unacceptable flare.
2.
Raised internal and external weld beads
and seams must be ground flush with the
pipe/tubing surface 2 inches (50 mm) back
from the pipe/tubing ends.
WARNING
• Before making any tool adjustments, always discon-
nect the power cord from the electrical source.
Accidental startup of the tool could result in serious
personal injury.
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