ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
1.
Make sure proper roll set is on the tool for the
pipe size requiring grooving . Rolls are marked
with pipe size and part number .
2.
Insert a piece of pipe of the correct size and
schedule to be grooved over the lower roll with
the pipe end against the lower roll backstop
flange .
3.
Loosen locking handle and retract stabilizer
sufficiently with the hand wheel to clear pipe
when inserted onto lower roll .
4.
Close hand pump valve and pump upper roll
down into firm contact with pipe .
5.
Advance stabilizer inward with hand wheel
until stabilizer wheel lightly contracts pipe as
shown, then tighten locking handle .
CAUTION
• Do not adjust stabilizer to push pipe to
the left and off center from the rolls.
Doing so will cause increased pipe end
flare and shorten roller life.
Pipe exceeding Maximum Allowable Flare,
Column 8, Roll Groove Specifications,
pages 32 - 35, may prevent assembly of
couplings pad-to-pad, allowing possible pipe
separation and result in property damage.
Also, joint leakage may result due to
excessive gasket distortion/damage.
6.
Complete the pre-operation adjustments and
groove the pipe (see Grooving Operation on
page 17) . While grooving, observe the stabilizer
wheel . It should remain in contact with the pipe
at all times and the pipe should rotate smoothly
without swaying from side to side . If not,
advance stabilizer further inward . Retest and
make further adjustments as necessary . Do not
adjust stabilizer too far inward as it will skew the
pipe to the left and possibly result in excessive
pipe end flaring .
GROOVE DIAMETER STOP ADJUSTMENT
The groove diameter stop must be adjusted
for each pipe size or change in wall thickness .
Groove diameter, identified as the “C” dimension
for each pipe size, is listed under Standard Roll
Groove Specifications, pages 32 - 35 . For your
convenience, a “C” Diameter Chart also is on
the tool .
TM-VE416FS/FSD_15
TM-VE416FS/FSD
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
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