CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
TOOL PRIOR TO GROOVING
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 proper tool operation.
WARNING
• Always turn off the main power supply
to the tool before making any tool
adjustments.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in serious personal injury or death.
GROOVING ROLLS
Ensure that 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
size and part number, and they are color coded
for the pipe material. Refer to the applicable
“Tool Rating and Roll Selection” section. If the
proper rolls are not installed on the tool, refer to
the “Roll Changing” section.
CAUTION
• Ensure that roll retaining bolts and nuts
are tight.
Loose roll retaining bolts and nuts could
cause damage to the tool and rolls.
GROOVE DIAMETER STOP ADJUSTMENT/
SELECTOR VALVE SETTING
The groove diameter stop must be adjusted
for each pipe size or change in wall thickness.
The groove diameter, which is identified as the
“C” dimension, is listed under the “Roll Groove
Specifications” section. In addition, a label is
affixed to the tool that lists the “C” dimensions.
NOTICE
• To perform the following adjustments,
Victaulic recommends the use of several
short, scrap sections of pipe that are the
proper material, diameter, and thickness
to be grooved. Ensure that the scrap
sections meet the length requirements
listed in Table 1.
To achieve the proper diameter:
1.
Determine the diameter and thickness of
the pipe to be grooved.
Pipe Size
Indicator
Depth
Adjuster
Depth
Adjuster
Lock
2.
Locate the proper diameter and thickness
on the pipe size indicator. The pipe size
indicator barrel can be rotated for easy
viewing.
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