10.
The operator should be positioned as
shown above.
11.
To start the grooving operation, depress
and hold down the safety foot switch. This
will advance the upper roll into contact with
the pipe. The lower roll will start rotating,
and the groove will begin to form.
12.
During the grooving operation, visually
check the tracking of the pipe as it rotates.
Ensure that the pipe remains against the
lower-roll backstop flange. If the pipe
does not stay in contact with the lower-roll
backstop flange, stop the tool by releasing
the safety foot switch, and withdraw
foot from the switch. Ensure that pipe is
positioned properly (refer to the “Grooving
Long Pipe Lengths” section). Repeat steps
10 through 12.
13a.
Continue the grooving process until the
depth adjuster lock comes into contact
with the top of the tool body. Continue pipe
rotation for several revolutions to ensure
groove com pletion.
13b.
Release the safety foot switch, and
withdraw foot from the switch.
13c.
Remove the pipe from the tool.
13d.
If no more roll grooving will be performed
for a while, turn the power switch on the
side of the tool to the “OFF” position.
NOTICE
• The groove diameter must be within
specification for the diameter and wall
thickness of pipe. The groove diameter
should be checked and adjusted, as
necessary, to ensure that grooves remain
within specification.
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