Machine And Work Area Set-Up; Installing 918 On 300 Power Drive - RIDGID 918 Manual

• Condition of the stabilizer wheel. Replace if needed.
• Any other condition which may prevent safe and
normal operation.
• If any issues are found, do not use the roll groover
until the issues have been repaired.
Figure 6 – Warning Label
4. Inspect and maintain any other equipment being used
per its instructions to make sure it is functioning prop-
erly. Confirm that the Power Drive or Threading Ma-
chine has a foot switch in good working condition.

Machine and Work Area Set-Up

WARNING
Set up the roll groover and the work area according to
these procedures to reduce the risk of injury from
machine tipping, crushing and other causes, and to
help prevent machine damage.
Be aware of the equipment weight. Use appropriate
methods when lifting or moving.
Secure roll groover to power drive or threading ma-
chine. Properly support pipe. This will reduce the risk
of falling pipe, tipping and serious injury.
1. Locate a work area that has the following:
• Adequate lighting.
• Clear, clean, level, stable and dry place for all equip-
ment and operator. Clean up any oil that may be
present.
2. Inspect the pipe to be grooved and determine the
correct tool for the job, see Specifications. Grooving
equipment for other applications can be found in the
RIDGID catalog online at RIDGID.com. Do not use to
999-998-946.10_REV. C
918 Roll Groover
groove anything other than straight stock. Do not
groove pipe with protrusions or outlets such as Tees
or elbows. This increases the risk of entanglement.
3. Confirm all equipment to be used has been properly
inspected and assembled. Confirm that the correct
grooving roll set is installed in the roll groover for the
application.
Use of roll sets (groove roll and drive roll)
NOTI E
on both carbon and stainless steel pipe can lead to
contamination of the stainless steel material. This
contamination could cause corrosion and premature
pipe failure. To prevent ferrous contamination of stain-
less steel pipe, use roll sets dedicated for stainless
steel grooving. Alternately, a stainless steel wire brush
can be used to thoroughly clean the roll set when
switching between materials.
4. Set up the Power Drive or Threading Machine per its
instructions in the flat level area. Confirm that the
REV/O-OFF/FOR switch is in the OFF position.
If using the 918 with a 535A (Auto Chuck) machine, it
is recommended that the machine be configured for
the chuck jaws to grip the pipe during REV rotation of
the machine. This allows the stabilizer to be used
when grooving. See the 535 Auto Chuck Manual,
Left Hand Threading section for information on con-
figuring the chuck jaws to grip the pipe during REV
rotation of the machine.
5. Install 918 on Power Drive/Threading Machine – see
section for setting up on specific equipment. Confirm
that the equipment is secure and stable.
6. Position the foot switch for proper operation as shown
in Figure 18.
7. After the 918 is properly installed, with dry hands,
plug machine into appropriate outlet per its instruc-
tions.

Installing 918 On 300 Power Drive

1. Confirm 918 and base are properly assembled.
2. Remove carriage or other attachments from the sup-
port arms of the 300 Power Drive. Confirm that the
power drive support arms are fully extended and
fixed in position.
3. Fully open front chuck of power drive.
4. Slide the opening in the base (stabilizer side) over the
rear support arm and lower the pump to the front
support arm (Figure 7A).
5. Move the base toward the 300 Power Drive
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