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VE46 Pipe Roll Grooving Tool
GROOVING OPERATION
For Power Drive Setup
1.
Make sure the proper tool is selected for
the pipe to be grooved. Refer to the "Tool Rat-
ings" section on page 29 for details.
2.
Before grooving, make sure all applica-
ble instructions in the previous sections of this
manual have been followed.
3.
Plug the power drive into an internally
grounded electrical source.
NOTE:
The pow-
er drive
MUST
be grounded. Refer to the
power drive manufacturer’s instructions for
detailed information.
4.
Set the power drive switch to produce
CLOCKWISE
rotation of the VE46 inner roll
and pipe when viewed from the front of the
tool. On the Victaulic VPD752 Power Drive or
the Ridgid 300 Power Drive, place the switch
in the
REVERSE
position to produce
clock-
wise
rotation of the inner roll and pipe.
5.
Make sure the tool is operational by
depressing the safety foot-switch pedal. The
inner roll must turn
CLOCKWISE
when
viewed from the front of the tool. Remove foot
from the safety foot switch.
CAUTION
• This tool must be used ONLY for roll grooving pipe
designated in the “Tool Ratings” section of this
manual.
Failure to follow this instruction could overload the
tool, resulting in reduced tool life and/or damage to
the tool.
DANGER
• To reduce the risk of electric
shock, check the electrical
source for proper grounding
and follow all instructions.
• Before operating the tool,
review the "Operator Safety
Instructions" section on page 3
of this manual.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
death or serious personal injury.
WARNING
• The power drive MUST be operated with a safety
foot switch. If the power drive does not contain a
safety foot switch, contact the power drive manufac-
turer.
Operating the tool without a safety foot switch could
result in serious personal injury.
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