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VE414
3.
Set groove diameter stop to pipe size and
schedule/thickness to be grooved. To do this,
back off the depth adjuster lock, align the
depth adjuster with the proper diameter and
thickness. Lock the depth adjuster in position
with the depth adjuster lock. See Groovable
Pipe Lengths and cautionary information on
pages 8 and 9.
4.
Retract stabilizer, if necessary, to insert
pipe. To do this, loosen the right hand stabilizer
locking handle and retract stabilizer as shown
to clear pipe when inserted onto lower roll.
Fully retract the left hand stabilizer if it’s not
required. See Figure 4a of Pipe Stabilizer
Adjustment section for guidelines concerning
the use of the left hand stabilizer.
5.
Insert a piece of pipe of the correct size and
schedule/thickness to be grooved over the
lower roll with the pipe end against the lower
roll backstop flange. See Pipe Preparation on
page 7.
ROLL GUARD ADJUSTMENT
The VE414 guards must be adjusted every time
rolls are changed or pipe size or wall thickness
is different from pipe previously grooved.
1.
Make sure the proper roll set is on the tool
for the pipe size and material to be grooved.
Rolls are marked with the pipe size, part num-
ber and are color coded for pipe material for
your convenience. See Tool Rating and Roll
Selection on pages 33 and 34. If the proper rolls
are not on the tool, refer to Roll Changing on
page 20.
2.
Loosen wing nuts and move the adjustable
guards to the full up position. Tighten wing
nuts.
Make sure tool is level (see Tool Setup).
• If pipe is grooved with back end of pipe (end of pipe
which is not in tool) higher than the end being
grooved, pipe may not track and excessive pipe end
flare may result.
• Assembly of couplings on pipe exceeding Maximum
Allowable Flare, Column 8 in the Roll Groove
Specifications charts, pages 35 - 38, may prevent
closure 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.
NOTICE
For additional information about pipe stands, refer to
the Operating Instructions included with your pipe
stand.