918 Roll Groover
Table of Contents
Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety...........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care ......................................................................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Roll Groover Safety.....................................................................................................................................................3
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Standard Equipment....................................................................................................................................................4
918 Roll Groover Models ..........................................................................................................................................4
Machine Inspection .......................................................................................................................................................8
Machine and Work Area Set-Up ...................................................................................................................................8
Pipe Preparation .........................................................................................................................................................9
Pipe/Tubing Length .....................................................................................................................................................9
Pipe Set-up .................................................................................................................................................................9
Adjusting Roll Groove Depth.....................................................................................................................................10
Forming the Roll Groove ...........................................................................................................................................11
Roll Grooving Tips with 918 ......................................................................................................................................11
Removing and Installing Groove Roll Sets with Solid Drive Shafts (1,", 1
Installation .................................................................................................................................................................14
Stabilizer Operation...................................................................................................................................................14
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................15
Table II Pipe Maximum and Minimum Wall Thickness.............................................................................................16
Table III Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................17
Table IV Copper Roll Groove Specifications ............................................................................................................18
Hydraulic Fluid Level.................................................................................................................................................19
Lubrication.................................................................................................................................................................19
Machine Storage..........................................................................................................................................................19
Service and Repair ......................................................................................................................................................19
Lifetime Warranty .........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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