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6.
Insert a length of pipe that is the correct
size and thickness onto the lower roll. Make
sure the pipe end contacts the two pipe-end
stops completely.
7.
Draw the rolls together by turning the
feed nut
clockwise
. Continue to turn the feed
nut
clockwise
until the grooving rolls make
firm contact with the pipe.
7a.
Remove hands from the pipe.
8.
Advance the grooving roll by turning the
feed nut
clockwise
. Refer to the “VE46 Feed
Rates” table below.
NOTE:
Feed rates for
VE46 tools vary depending upon the pipe ma-
terial and wall thickness. DO NOT exceed the
feed rates listed in this table.
VE46 Feed Rates
9.
Set the groove depth by referring to the
"Groove Depth Adjustment" section, starting
on page 16.
WARNING
Grooving rolls can crush or cut
fingers and hands.
• Before making any tool adjust-
ments, always turn the switch on
the power drive to the “OFF”
position, or disconnect the
power cord from the electrical
source.
• Loading and unloading pipe will place your hands
close to the rollers. Keep hands are away from the
grooving rolls during operation.
• Never reach inside pipe end or across the tool or
pipe during operation.
• Always groove pipe in a CLOCKWISE direction only.
• Never groove pipe that is shorter than the recom-
mended lengths listed in this manual.
• Never wear loose clothing, loose gloves, or anything
else that can become entangled in moving parts.
CAUTION
• DO NOT exceed the feed rates listed in this section.
• Over-tightening (over-feeding) will result in short-
ened bearing life and other tool damage.
• Over-tightening and under-tightening could result in
the tool “walking” off the pipe.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause per-
sonal injury and/or tool damage.
Tools
Pipe
Material
Wall
Thickness
inches (mm)
Recom-
mended
Amount of
Turns of
Feed Nut to
Advance the
Grooving
Roll
VE46S
Steel and
Stainless
Steel
0.083 – 0.134
1
/
2
Turn
2,1 – 3,4
0.135 – 0.280
1
/
4
Turn
3,4 – 7,1
VE46P
Aluminum
0.083 – 0.134
2
/
3
Turn
2,1 – 3,4
0.135 – 0.280
1
/
3
Turn
3,4 – 7,1
VE46P
PVC
Plastic
0.226 – 0.432
3
/
4
Turn
5,7 – 11,0
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