Pipe/Tubing Length; Pipe Set-Up; Adjusting Roll Groove Depth - RIDGID 960 Instrucciones

960 Roll Groover
NOTE! Determine out-of-roundness by measuring max-
imum and minimum O.D. at 90 degrees apart.
3. All internal or external weld beads, flash or seams
must be ground flush at least 2" back from pipe end.
NOTE! Do not cut flats on gasket seat area.
NOTE! When adjusting roll groover depth, the pipe
used for the test groove should not have a large
burr protruding inward. Use a suitable tool to
deburr trial groove pipe.

Pipe/Tubing Length

Chart A lists the minimum length of pipe or tubing to be
grooved and the maximum length to be grooved with one
(1) pipe stand.
Groovable Pipe Lengths – Inches
Nom. Min. Max.
Size Length Length
1 8 36
1 1 / 8 36
4
1 1 / 8 36
2
2 8 36
2 1 / 8 36
2
3 8 36
3 1 / 8 36
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Chart A – Minimum/Maximum Pipe Length

Pipe Set-Up

1. Pipe or tubing longer than the specified maximum
lengths listed in Chart A must be supported with two
(2) pipe stands. The second pipe support should be
located 3 / of pipe length from Roll Groover.
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Failure to use two pipe stands may result
WARNING
in the unit tipping or the pipe falling.
2. Raise upper groove roll by retracting the feed screw.
Place pipe on the drive shaft and pipe supports.
3. Square pipe and pipe support to roll groover making
sure pipe is flush against the Roll Groover cover
plate (Figure 4).
Figure 4 – Close-Up Of Pipe Against Cover Plate.
Nom. Min. Max.
Size Length Length
4 8 36
4 1 / 8 32
2
5 8 32
6 O.D. 10 30
6 10 28
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4. Level pipe by adjusting pipe stand (Figure 5).
5. Slightly offset pipe and pipe stand (approximately
degree toward the operator).
Figure 5 – Leveling Pipe On Pipe Support and 960
NOTE! When running machine in reverse, offset pipe
degree toward operator (Figure 6).
Figure 6 – Offset Pipe In REVERSE Position

Adjusting Roll Groove Depth

NOTE! Due to differing pipe characteristics, a test groove
should always be performed when setting up or
changing pipe sizes. The adjusting screw must
be reset for each diameter of pipe/tube. Groove
diameter setting gauges are approximate only
and the final groove must be measured.
1. Loosen adjusting screw (counterclockwise) to permit
the advancing of the grooving roll down to the pipe.
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2
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2
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