5.
Insert a length of pipe over the lower roll with
the pipe end against the lower-roll backstop
flange.
WARNING
Grooving rolls can crush or
cut fingers and hands.
• Always turn off the main
power supply to the tool
before making any tool
adjustments.
• Loading/unloading pipe will place your
hands close to the rollers. Keep hands
away from the grooving rolls and the
roller on the pipe stabilizer during
operation.
• Never reach inside the pipe ends or
across the tool or pipe during operation.
• Always groove pipe in a CLOCKWISE
direction.
• Never groove pipe that is shorter than
the recommended lengths listed in this
manual.
• Never wear loose clothing, jewelry, or
anything that can become entangled in
moving parts.
6.
Prepare a trial groove. Refer to the
applicable “Grooving Operation” section.
7.
After a trial groove is prepared and the
pipe is removed from the tool, check the
groove diameter (“C” dimension) carefully.
Refer to the “Roll Groove Specifications”
section. A standard pipe tape, supplied
with the tool, is the best method for
checking the “C” dimension. In addition, a
vernier caliper or narrow-land micrometer
can be used to check this dimension at
two locations (90º apart) within the groove.
The average reading must be within the
required groove diameter specification.
CAUTION
• The “C” dimension (groove diameter)
must conform to Victaulic specifications
to ensure proper joint performance.
Failure to follow this instruction could cause
joint failure, resulting in personal injury and/
or property damage.
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