REED RG6S User Manual

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USER MANUAL
RG6S PORTABLE ROLL GROOVERS
Also applies to discontinued RG6CU models
1425 West 8th Street Erie, PA 16502 USA
0722-50323
REED MANUFACTURING
Phone: 800-666-3691 or +1 814-452-3691
www.reedmfgco.com
RG6 Portable Roll Groover
Applies to: 08500
and discontinued: 08502
WARNING
Clothing/gloves can
be caught in moving
parts. Fingers can
be crushed.
• Keep hands away
• Use footswitch.
• Read user
Fax: +1 814-455-1697
reedsales@reedmfgco.com
from grooving
rolls.
manual.
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL from grooving rolls. • Use footswitch. • Read user manual. RG6S PORTABLE ROLL GROOVERS Also applies to discontinued RG6CU models REED MANUFACTURING 1425 West 8th Street Erie, PA 16502 USA Phone: 800-666-3691 or +1 814-452-3691 Fax: +1 814-455-1697 reedsales@reedmfgco.com...
  • Page 2: Description And Specifications

    Feed Handle........Included Ratchet Wrench Support Means........Included Support Rods Recommended Accessories • REED JFV Folding Pipe Jack • REED 2-71 Pipe Reamer • REED 5301PD Power Drive 0722-50323 RIDGID is a registered trademark of RIDGID, Inc. and is not associated with Reed Manufacturing. ®...
  • Page 3: Electrical Safety

    3. Be sure Groover is properly secured to the power drive. Carefully follow set up instructions. Personal Safety 4. With REED 5301PD Power Drive or Ridgid No. 300 power ® 1. Wear snug-fitting clothes, safety shoes, hard hat and safety drive, use only 38 RPM models.
  • Page 4: Pipe Length

    Note: When adjusting roll groover depth, the trial groove pipe 5. Slightly offset the pipe and pipe jack away from the operator’s should not have a large burr protruding inward. Use a REED side (the side with the power drive “REV/OFF/FOR” switch) Model 2-71 Pipe Reamer for up to 2”...
  • Page 5 RG6 Portable Roll Groover Adjusting Groove Depth Caution: Do not over-feed. Allow one complete rotation of pipe between advances. (See Table 1 for details.) Note: To insure the proper groove diameter, a trial groove should be performed. 5. Continue feeding until Adjusting Screw makes contact with Top Plate.
  • Page 6 RG6 Portable Roll Groover Roll Grooving Tips 3. If pipe end flare is excessive, lower pipe end to level with roll groover. 1. If pipe tends to “walk off” drive shaft, increase lateral offset of pipe (see “Pipe Set-Up”, Step 5). 4.
  • Page 7 RG6 Portable Roll Groover Figure 2: Pipe Set-Up 0722-50323...
  • Page 8 RG6 Portable Roll Groover Table 2. Standard Roll Groove Specifications For Steel and Other IPS Pipe Note: All dimensions are in inches. NOM. PIPE MIN. GASKET GROOVE GROOVE NORMAL PIPE O.D. WALL SEAT WIDTH DIAMETER GROOVE SIZE THK. ± .030 ±...
  • Page 9 RG6 Portable Roll Groover Table 3. Copper Tubing Roll Groover Specifiactions Applies to discontinued RG6CU model D I M E N S I O N S - I N C H E S NOM. PIPE GASKET GROOVE GROOVE GROOVE MIN. ALLOW MAX.
  • Page 10 RG6 Portable Roll Groover 0722-50323...
  • Page 11: Parts List

    RG6 Portable Roll Groover Parts List RG6CU Discontinued 2012, RG6S replacement parts only. #08500 #08502 Ref No. Description Item Code Item Code Qty Used Ratchet Wrench 40208 40208 Feed Screw 98504 98504 Adjusting Screw 98509 98509 Socket Head Cap Screw...
  • Page 12 Select the correct tool and tool size for the job. Never modify a tool to exceed its intended capacity. • • We recommend the Hand Tools Institute booklets for additional safety tips. Booklets are available from REED or the Hand Tools Institute. 1425 West 8th Street Erie, PA 16502 USA Phone: 800-666-3691 or +1 814-452-3691 Fax: +1 814-455-1697 reedsales@reedmfgco.com...

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