Specifications

VE106 Groove-N-Go Tool 21
UPPER ROLL REMOVAL
The same upper roll is used for standard
grooving of carbon steel pipe and stainless
steel pipe.
When preparing to groove copper tubing or
“ES” grooves, the upper roll for carbon steel/
stainless steel pipe must be removed and the
appropriate roll must be installed.
1. Using a
3
/
32
-inch allen wrench (not sup-
plied) , loosen the set screw located on the
top, front portion of the arm casting.
2. Prepare to support the upper roll while
sliding the upper shaft out of the arm casting.
3. Remove the upper roll. Store the upper
roll in the safety-foot-switch storage box.
4. Follow the “Upper Roll Installation” sec-
tion shown below.
UPPER ROLL INSTALLATION
1. Select the proper upper roll for the pipe
size and material to be grooved. Refer to the
"Tool Rating and Roll Selection" section on
page 28.
2. Position the upper roll in the pocket of
the arm casting. NOTE: The flange portion of
the upper roll must face toward the rear of the
tool, as shown above.
3. Insert the upper shaft into the arm cast-
ing and upper roll.
4. Tighten the set screw to secure the
upper shaft in position. Make sure the upper
roll rotates freely.
5. Lower the arm casting, and make sure
the upper roll aligns properly with the lower
roll/main shaft.
NOTICE
• The lower roll/main shaft must be removed prior to
removing the upper roll from the upper roll shaft/
arm casting.
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