7.
Operator should be positioned as shown .
8.
Pump the handle several times to bring the
upper roll into light but firm contact with the
pipe .
9.
If using ETR rolls (see Notice on page 11)
when grooving a short pipe (see Table 1, page
11), remove hands from pipe .
10.
If grooving a short piece of pipe (8”
minimum length) with old type rolls (see Notice
on page 11), pull the pipe to the left and
downward with your right hand . Do not lift up on
the pipe or push it to the right, as the pipe will
not track and may spin (walk) out to the rolls . To
initiate power depress and hold down the safety
foot pedal switch . This will produce rotation of
the lower roll which serves to rotate the pipe,
which in turn rotates the upper roll . Check the
tracking of the pipe as it rotates to be certain it
remains snug against the lower roll back stop
flange . If it does not, stop the tool rotation by
releasing the safety pedal switch and check to
be certain pipe is level and properly positioned .
11.
Depress and hold down foot switch . The
pipe will begin to rotate clockwise . As the pipe
rotates, begin grooving by slowly pumping the
pump handle .
NOTICE
• Do not pump too fast, but at a rate
sufficient to groove the pipe and maintain
audible moderate-to-heavy load on the
tool or power drive motor.
12.
Continue grooving until the depth stop
comes into full, firm contact with top of the
hydraulic power cylinder . Continue pipe rotation
for one (1) to three (3) revolutions to assure
groove completion .
13.
Release foot switch and withdraw foot from
switch .
WARNING
• Do not place hand(s) inside end of pipe
to pull pipe out of tool or place hand(s) in
area of grooving rolls or stabilizer roller.
14.
To remove a short piece of pipe after
grooving is complete, support pipe .
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TM-VE416FS/FSD
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
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