Adjusting Roll Groove Depth - RIDGID 918 Series Operator's Manual

918 Roll Groover
lengths listed in Chart A must be supported with 2
pipe stands. The second pipe support should be lo-
cated 3 / of pipe length from roll groover.
4
Failure to use two stands may result in the
WARNING
unit tipping or the pipe falling.
2. Raise upper groove roll housing by placing pump re-
lease lever in RETURN position (away from operator).
(Figure 9)
3. Square pipe and pipe support to roll groover making
sure pipe is flush against drive roll flange. (Figure 10)
Figure 9 – Close-Up of Release Lever on 918 Pump
Figure 10 – Close-Up of Pipe Against Drive Roll Flange
4. Level pipe by adjusting pipe stand. (Figure 11)
5. Slightly offset pipe and pipe stand (approx.
from or toward operator as directed below:
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Figure 11 – Leveling Pipe on Pipe Support and 918
Mount Setting
300
300
1822
1224
1224
535
535
NOTE! If running machine in forward, offset pipe
NOTE! If running machine in reverse, offset pipe
Figure 12 – Offset Pipe on

Adjusting Roll Groove Depth

NOTE! Due to differing pipe characteristics, a test groove
1 / ° away
2
1. Advance the upper groove roll by placing the pump re-
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Degree
REV 1 / ° toward operator
2
FOR 1 / ° away from operator
2
FOR 1 / ° away from operator
2
REV 1 / ° toward operator
2
FOR 1 / ° away from operator
2
REV 1 / ° toward operator
2
FOR 1 / ° away from operator
2
away from operator. (Figure 12)
toward operator. (Figure 13)
Figure 13 – Offset Pipe on
918 in
FORWARD
Position
should always be performed when setting up or
changing pipe sizes. The index depth adjustment
knob must be reset for each diameter of pipe/tube.
lease lever in ADVANCE position (toward operator)
and pump the handle until the upper roll contacts the
pipe to be grooved.
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/ °
1
2
1 / °
2
918 in
REVERSE
Position