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Problem
1.
Pipe will not stay in grooving rolls
2.
Pipe stops rotating during grooving.
3.
Pipe flare excessive
While grooving loud squeaks echo through
4
.
the pipe or tube.
During grooving loud thumps or bangs occur
5
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about once every revolution of the pipe.
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. Tool won't groove pipe.
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1007/3007 RGM-7.09
SECTION XI – TROUBLEShOOTING
T
roubleshooting
Possible Cause
Incorrect pipe positioning.
Improper grooving technique.
Power drive running counterclockwise
Model 3007.
Rust or dirt has built up on lower roll.
Worn grooving rolls.
Ridgid 300 chuck jaws not engaged properly.
Steel Pipe – Groove Diameter Stop improperly
adjusted.
Copper Tube – Groove Diameter Stop making
contact with top surface of Groover.
Pipe stand adjusted too high.
Tool is tilted forward.
Incorrect pipe stand offset positioning. Pipe is
over "tracking".
Warped bottom roll shaft.
Pipe or Tube not square cut.
Incorrect pipe roller offset positioning.
Pipe is over "tracking".
Pipe has a pronounced weld seam.
Hand pump is low on oil.
Air in hydraulic system.
Pipe wall thickness exceeds tool's capability.
I
nstructions
See "Pipe Set-up & Positioning"
See "Grooving Pipe"
Ridgid 300 check setting in reverse
Clockwise rotation of pipe
Remove accumulation from lower roll with stiff
wire brush.
Inspect lower rolls for worn knurls, replace if worn.
See "Groover Set-up"
Adjust Groove Diameter Stop to correct IPS.
Verify Groove Diameter Stop Nuts are fully backed off.
See "Pipe Set-up & Positioning"
See "Groover Set-up"
See "Pipe Set-up & Positioning"
Replace damaged bottom roll shaft.
The hinged collar may be missing.
Replace damaged parts.
Cut pipe or tube ends squarely.
Move pipe stand for proper offset. See "Pipe Set-up
& Positioning"
Grind welds flush with pipe surface inside & out 2"
back from pipe end.
See "Groover Maintenance"
See "Groover Maintenance"
See "Groover Description"
Solution
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