VE106 Groove-N-Go Tool
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4.
Make sure the pipe/tubing end contacts
the lower-roll backstop flange completely.
5.
Continue supporting the pipe manually.
Using the
3
/
8
-inch square-drive ratchet, ad-
vance (turn clockwise) the feed screw to
place the upper roll into light contact with the
pipe/tubing.
6.
Locate the groove-depth gauges on the
tool. Remove the wing nut from the gauge
retainer, and select the proper groove-depth
gauge for the pipe size being grooved.
7.
Using the groove-depth gauge as a
“feeler gauge” between the groove-diameter
stop and body nut, adjust the groove-diame-
ter stop until it contacts the groove-depth
gauge, as shown above.
7a.
Using the
3
/
16
-inch hex key allen
wrench, tighten the screw on the
groove-diameter stop to maintain the
adjustment made in the previous step.
Lower Roll
Backstop
Flange
Pipe
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