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918 Roll Groover

OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

WARNING!
Read this Operator’s Manual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of
this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.

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918 Roll Groover

Table of Contents
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety...........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care ......................................................................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Roll Groover Safety.....................................................................................................................................................3
Description, Specifications, Standard Equipment
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Standard Equipment....................................................................................................................................................4
918 Roll Groover Models ..........................................................................................................................................4
Roll Groover Assembly Instructions
Installing 918-1 Roll Groover on 300 Power Drive ......................................................................................................5
Installing 918-2 Roll Groover on 1822 Threading Machine.........................................................................................5
Installing 918-4 Roll Groover on 1224 Threading Machine.........................................................................................6
Installing 918-5 Heavy Duty Roll Groover on 535 Threading Machine .......................................................................7
Machine Inspection .......................................................................................................................................................8
Machine and Work Area Set-Up ...................................................................................................................................8
Operating the 918 Roll Groover
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 and Drive Shaft
Removing and Installing Groove Roll Sets with Solid Drive Shafts (2″ – 6″, 8″ – 12″) .............................................12
Removing and Installing Groove Roll Sets with Solid Drive Shafts (1,″, 11/4″ – 11/2″, 2″ – 6″ Copper) ......................13
Changing from Solid Drive Shaft Roll Set to Two-Piece Drive Shaft ........................................................................14
Installing & Operating Pipe Stabilizer/Nipple Bracket
Installation .................................................................................................................................................................14
Stabilizer Operation...................................................................................................................................................14
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................15
Table I Standard Roll Groove Specifications............................................................................................................16
Table II Pipe Maximum and Minimum Wall Thickness.............................................................................................16
Table III Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................17
Table IV Copper Roll Groove Specifications ............................................................................................................18
Maintenance Instructions
Hydraulic Fluid Level.................................................................................................................................................19
Lubrication.................................................................................................................................................................19
Machine Storage..........................................................................................................................................................19
Service and Repair ......................................................................................................................................................19
Lifetime Warranty .........................................................................................................................................Back Cover

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General Safety Information • When operating a tool outside, use an outdoor


extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of elec-
to follow all instructions listed below may
trical shock.
result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury. • Keep all extension cord connections dry and off the
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! ground. Do not touch plugs with wet hands. This
practice reduces the risk of electrical shock.

Work Area Safety • Use only three-wire extension cords which have
three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole re-
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
ceptacles which accept the machine plug. Use of
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
other extension cords will not ground the tool and in-
• Do not operate electric tools in explosive atmo- crease the risk of electrical shock.
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
• Use proper extension cords. (See chart.) Insufficient
liquids, gases, or dust. Electric motors create sparks
conductor size will cause excessive voltage drop, loss
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
of power.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord
operating a tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control. Nameplate
Amps Total Length (in feet)
• Keep floors dry and free of slippery materials such 0-25 26-50 51-100
as oil. Slippery floors invite accidents. 0-6 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG
6-10 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
Electrical Safety
10-12 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet, 12-16 14 AWG 12 AWG NOT RECOMMENDED
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the Personal Safety
grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified
mon sense when operating a tool. Do not use tools
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the out-
while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
let is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically
or medications. A moment of inattention while oper-
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
ating tools may result in serious personal injury.
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
Cover of
grounded
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair and clothing
outlet box away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF be-
fore plugging in. Plugging tools in that have the
Grounding prong Grounding prong switch ON invites accidents.
• Remove wrenches or adjusting keys before turning
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces. There
the tool ON. A wrench or a key that is left attached to
is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is
a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
grounded.
• Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and bal-
• Don’t expose electrical tools to rain or wet condi-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
tions. Water entering an electrical tool will increase the
better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
risk of electrical shock.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
• Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to pull the
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
conditions.
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk
of electrical shock.

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Tool Use and Care around your arm or other body parts with enough force to
crush or break bones.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or
OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch Roll Groover Safety
is dangerous and must be repaired. • Roll Groover is made to groove pipe and tubing.
• Disconnect plug from the power source before Follow instructions in Operator’s Manual on ma-
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or chine uses. Other uses may increase the risk of injury.
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures re- • Keep hands away from grooving rolls. Do not wear
duce risk of starting the tool accidentally. loose fitting gloves when operating unit. Fingers
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and could get caught between grooving and drive rolls.
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in • Keep guards in place. Do not operate the groover
the hands of untrained users. with guard removed. Exposure to grooving rolls may
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, result in entanglement and serious injury.
breakage of parts, and any other condition that • Set-up Groover on a flat, level surface. Be sure
may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the machine, stand, and groover are stable. Will pre-
the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are vent tipping of the unit.
caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Do not wear loose clothing. Keep sleeves and
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the jackets buttoned. Do not reach across the ma-
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may chine or pipe. Clothing can be caught by the pipe
be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when resulting in entanglement and serious injury.
used on another tool.
• Do not use this Roll Groover with a Power Drive or
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and Threading Machine that does not have a foot
grease. This allows for better control of the tool. switch. Foot switch is a safety device to prevent seri-
Service ous injury.
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified • When grooving pipe, keep hands away from the
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed end of the pipe. Do not reach inside pipe end. Will
by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury. prevent being cut on sharp edges and burrs.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- • Be sure groover is properly secured to the power
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance drive or threading machine. Carefully follow the set-
Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or up procedures. Will prevent tipping of the pipe or
failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a grooving unit.
risk of electrical shock or injury. • Properly support pipe with pipe stands. Use two
pipe stands to groove pipe over 36″ long. Prevents
tipping of the unit.
Specific Safety Information
• Use only power drives and threading machines
WARNING that operate under 58 RPM. Higher speed machines
Read this operator’s manual carefully before using increase the risk of injury.
the Roll Groover. Failure to understand and follow
the contents of this manual may result in electrical • Lock foot switch when not in use. (See Figure 1.)
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Avoids accidental starting.

WARNING Foot Switch Safety


Using a threading machine without a foot switch increases
the risk of serious injury. A foot switch provides better
control by letting you shut off the motor by removing your Figure 1 – Locked Foot Switch
foot. If clothing should become caught in the machine, it will
continue to wind up, pulling you into the machine. Because
the machine has high torque, the clothing itself can bind

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Description, Specifications and Used in Conjunction with the Following Power


Drives and Threading Machines
Standard Equipment
• 300 Power Drive (38 and 57 RPM)
Description • 535 Threading Machine (38 and 54 RPM)
The RIDGID 918 Heavy Duty Roll Groover forms rolled • 1822 Threading Machine
grooves in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, PVC pipe and • 1224 Threading Machine
copper tubing. The grooves are formed by the hydraulic • 535 Automatic Threading Machine
feeding of a grooving roll into the pipe which is sup-
ported by a drive roll. Standard Equipment
The 918 Roll Groover includes two (2) groove and drive 918 Roll Groover Only
shaft sets that can groove the following pipe: • 918 Groover with 2″ – 6″ drive shaft and groove set
• 2″ – 6″ Schedule 10 and 40 • 8″ – 12″ Drive shaft and groove set
• 8″ – 12″ Schedule 10 and 8″ Schedule 40 • Carrying case for drive shaft and groove set
• 1/8″ T-Handle hex wrench (groove roll change out)
With additional roll sets, the groover can also be adapted
to groove the following: • Wrench (drive shaft changeout)
• 2″ – 6″ copper tubing (Types K, L, M, DWV); 918 Roll Groover Models
• 1″ Schedule 10 and 40; Catalog Model Weight
No. No. Description lb. kg.
• 11/4″ – 11/2″ Schedule 10 and 40. 48297 918-1 918 Roll Groover w/300 Power Drive Mount Kit 81 36,7
48377 918-2 918 Roll Groover w/1822 Carriage Mount Kit 81 36,7
The 918 Heavy Duty Roll Groover is specifically designed 48382 918-4 918 Roll Groover w/1224 Carriage Mount Kit 81 36,7
for use with the RIDGID 300 Power Drive, as well as 48387 918-5 918 Roll Groover w/535 Carriage Mount Kit 81 36,7
47222 918 Only 918 Roll Groover Only 75 34,0
RIDGID 535, 535A, 1822, and 1224 Threading Machines. Mounting Kit Only
Different mounting kits are required for each power source. 48292 911 300 Power Drive Mount Kit Only 9 4
48392 912 1822 Carriage Mount Kit Only 39 17,7
CAUTION When properly used, the Model 918 makes 48397 914 1224 Carriage Mount Kit Only 36 16,4
grooves that are dimensionally within the specifications of 48402 915 535 Carriage Mount Kit Only 22 10

AWWA C606-87. Selection of appropriate materials and


joining methods is the responsibility of the system de-
signer and/or installer. Before any installation is attempted, Roll Groover Assembly
careful evaluation of the specific service environment, in- Instructions
cluding chemical environment and service temperature,
should be completed. WARNING
Specifications
Roll Grooving Capacity
(See Table II for wall thickness)
• 1″ – 12″ Schedule 10
• 1″ – 8″ Schedule 40
The 918 Roll Groover should only be used with the
• 2″ – 6″ Copper types K, L, M, DWV following power drives and threading machines.
• 2″ – 8″ Schedule 40 PVC • 300 Power Drive (38 and 57 RPM)
CAUTION Do not use to groove 8″ schedule 40 steel • 535 Threading Machine (38 and 54 RPM)
pipe harder than 150 BHN. Doing so may result in im- • 1822 Threading Machine
properly formed grooves that do not meet required • 1224 Threading Machine
specifications.
• 535 Automatic Threading Machine
Depth Adjustment ..........Indexed adjustment knob Use only power drives and threading machines
Actuation ........................Hydraulic hand pump that operate at 58 RPM or less. Higher speed ma-
chines increase risk of injury.
To prevent serious injury, proper assembly of the
Roll Groover is required. The following procedures
should be followed:

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Installing the 918-1 Roll Groover on the


300 Power Drive

Drive Bar

Mounting
Base

Hydraulic
Pump /2″ x 11/4″
1

Bolts (2)
1
/4″ x 3/4″
Bolts (4)
Figure 2 – Installing on 300 Power Drive
Figure 3 – 918 Heavy Duty Roll Groover on 1822 Mounting
1. Remove carriage or other attachments from the 300 Base
Power Drive.
2. Fully open front chuck of power drive. Installing on 1822 Threading Machine with 1406
Stand
3. Slide the base assembly onto the support arms of the
1. Position carriage towards front chuck and swing tools
300 Power Drive. (Figure 2)
to the rear position. Remove carriage stop pin at the
4. Align the notched flats of the drive shaft with the end of rail.
jaws on the 300 Power Drive chuck.
CAUTION Position reamer inside the die head to
5. Close and tighten the front chuck. prevent accidental contact.
2. Front chuck must be open. Position 918-2 so that the
Installing the 918-2 Roll Groover on the base slides onto the support rails and drive bar feeds
1822 Threading Machine into open chuck.
Sub-Assembly
3. Place carriage stop pin in support rail hole.
1. Position 918 Roll Groover on the mounting base as
shown in Figure 3. 4. Install support legs into socket holes on the base.
(Figure 4) and tighten locking bolts.
2. Install and tighten the (2) 1/2″ x 11/4″ hex bolts which
connect 918 to mounting base. WARNING Drive bar must be centered in front chuck
jaws. All bolts must be tight and the drive bar must be
3. Position hydraulic pump and securely bolt in place securely held in chuck when closed.
with (4) 1/4″ x 3/4″ hex bolts.
Installing on 1822 Threading Machine with 100,
4. Attach drive bar adapter to roll groover by tightening 150, or 200 Stands
two (2) set screws.
1. Position carriage towards front chuck and swing tools
to the rear position. Remove carriage stop pin at the
end of the rail.
CAUTION Position reamer inside the die head to
prevent accidental contact.
2. Front chuck must be open. Position 918-2 so that the
base slides onto the support rails and drive bar feeds
into open chuck.
3. Replace carriage stop pin in support rail hole.

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NOTE! Support legs are not needed when when using


these stands.
WARNING Drive bar must be centered in front chuck
jaws. All bolts must be tight and the drive bar must be Hydraulic Pump 1224
Mounting
securely held in chuck when closed. Base

918-2
Drive Bar Sub-assembly

Front Chuck
Carriage

Housing
Plate
/4″ x 3/4″ bolts (4)
1

for mounting 1
/2″ x 11/4″ bolts (2)
hydraulic pump for mounting base

Figure 5 – 918 Heavy Duty Roll Groover on 1224


Threading Machine Mounting Base

Support
Leg Installing on 1224 Threading Machine
1. Position carriage towards front chuck and swing car-
riage tools to rear position.
1406
Stand CAUTION Position reamer inside the die head to
prevent accidental contact.
2. Place 918-4 on the far side carriage rail and lower
onto near side rail. (Figure 6)
3. Position base so that the drive bar feeds into the
Support open chuck.
Foot Switch
Leg
4. Tighten chuck jaws securely into drive bar.
Figure 4 – 918 Roll Groover Mounted on 1822 with 1406
Stand WARNING Drive bar must be centered in front chuck
jaws. All bolts must be tight and the drive bar must be se-
Installing the 918-4 Roll Groover on the curely held in chuck.
1224 Threading Machine
Sub-Assembly
1. Align housing plate in recessed area of 1224.
2. Align 918 on the 1224 mounting base. (Figure 5)
3. Install and tighten the (2) 1/2″ x 11/4″ hex bolts which
connect the 918 to mounting base.
4. Attach pump bracket with the two (2) 3/8″ x 1/2″ hex
bolts.
5. Position hydraulic pump and securely bolt in place
with (4) 1/4″ x 3/4″ hex bolts.
6. Attach drive bar adapter to roll groover by tightening
(2) set screws.

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918-4 Drive Bar


Sub-assembly

Drive Bar

Front Chuck Hydraulic


Pump

Carriage

/4″ x 3/4″ Bolts (4)


1 Mounting
/2″ x 11/4″ Bolts (2)
1 Base

Figure 7 – 918 Roll Groover on 535 Threading Machine


Mounting Base

918-5
Front Chuck Sub-assembly

Drive Bar
Foot Switch

Figure 6 – 918-4 Roll Groover on 1224 Threading Machine

Installing the 918-5 Heavy Duty Roll Carriage


Groover on the 535 Manual and
Automatic Threading Machines
Sub-Assembly
1. Position 918 Roll groover on the mounting base as
shown. (Figure 7)
2. Install and tighten the (2) 1/2″ x 11/4″ hex bolts which
connect 918 to mounting base.
3. Position hydraulic pump and securely bolt in place with
(4) 1/4″ x 3/4″ hex bolts.
4. Attach drive bar adapter to roll groover by tightening
two (2) set screws.
Foot Switch
Installing on 535 Manual and Automatic Threading
Machines Figure 8 – 918-5 Roll Groover on 535 Threading Machine
1. Position carriage towards front chuck and swing car-
riage tools to the rear position.
CAUTION Position reamer inside the die head to
prevent accidental contact.
2. Place 918-5 on far side of carriage rail, lower onto front
rail and tighten front chuck (Figure 8).
3. Position base so that drive bar feeds into open chuck.
4. Tighten chuck jaws securely on to drive bar.

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Machine Inspection 11. Inspect the groove rolls to insure they are not dam-
aged or worn. Worn groover rolls can lead to pipe
WARNING slippage and poor quality grooves.

Machine and Work Area Set-Up


WARNING

Do not use this Roll Groover with a power drive or


threading machine that does not have a foot switch.
To prevent serious injury, inspect your Roll Groover
and machine. The following inspection procedures To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the machine
should be performed on a daily basis. and work area is required. The following procedures
should be followed to set-up the machine:
1. Make sure machine is unplugged and the directional
switch is set to the OFF position. 1. Locate a work area that has the following:
2. Make sure the foot switch is present and attached to • Adequate lighting
the machine. • No flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
3. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the • Grounded electrical outlet
plug has been modified, is missing the grounding pin • Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not
or if the cord is damaged, do not use the machine until contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or
the cord has been replaced. moving parts that may damage electrical cord.
4. Make sure all bolts holding the Roll Groover and hy- • Dry place for machine and operator. Do not use
draulic pump to the base are tight. the machine while standing in water.
5. Drive bar must be centered and securely held in the • Level ground
front chuck. 2. Clean up the work area prior to setting up any equip-
6. Check that guard mounted to the roll groover is in ment. Always wipe up any oil that may be present.
place (Figure 3). 3. Place machine on a flat level surface. Be sure the ma-
WARNING Do not operate Roll Groover with guard chine, stand and groover are stable.
removed. Exposure to moving grooving rolls may re- 4. Properly support the pipe with pipe stands. See Chart
sult in fingers being crushed. “A” for maximum pipe lengths to be grooved with
7. Inspect the Roll Groover and machine for any broken, one stand.
missing, misaligned or binding parts as well as any WARNING Failure to properly support the pipe can
other conditions which may affect the safe and normal result in the unit tipping or the pipe falling.
operation of this equipment. If any of these conditions 5. Make sure FOR/OFF/REV switch is in the OFF posi-
are present, do not use the Roll Groover until any tion.
problem has been repaired.
6. Position the foot switch so that the operator can
8. Lubricate the Roll Groover if necessary according to safely control the machine, roll groover and work-
the Maintenance Instructions. piece. It should allow the operator to do the following:
9. Use groover rolls and accessories that are designed • Stand facing the hydraulic pump.
for your Roll Groover and meet the needs of your ap- • Use the foot switch with his left foot.
plication. The correct groover tools and accessories • Have convenient access to the groover and hydrau-
allow you to do the job successfully and safely. Ac- lic controls without reaching across the machine.
cessories suitable for use with other equipment may
be hazardous when used with this Roll Groover. Machine is designed for one person operation.
7. Plug the machine into the electrical outlet making
10. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all equipment han-
sure to position the power cord along the clear path
dles and controls. This reduces the risk of injury due
selected earlier. If the power cord does not reach
to a tool or control slipping from your grip.
the outlet, use an extension cord in good condition.

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WARNING To avoid electrical shock and electrical fires, Operating the 918 Roll Groover
never use an extension cord that is damaged or does not
meet the following requirements. WARNING
• The cord has a three-prong plug similar to shown in
Electrical Safety section.
• The cord is rated as “W” or “W-A” if being used out-
doors.
• The cord has sufficient wire thickness (14 AWG
below 25′/12AWG 25′ - 50′). If the wire thickness is
too small, the cord may overheat, melting the cord’s Do not wear loose clothing when operating a Roll
insulation or causing nearby objects to ignite. Groover. Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned. Do
WARNING To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep all
not reach across the machine or pipe.
electrical connections dry and off he ground. Do not touch Do not use this Roll Groover with a Power Drive or
plug with wet hands. Threading Machine that has a broken or missing foot
switch. Always wear eye protection to protect eyes
8. Check the unit to insure it is operating properly. from dirt and other foreign objects.
• Flip the directional switch to FOR (Forward). Press Keep hands away from grooving rolls. Do not wear
and release the foot switch. Check that the groove loose fitting gloves when operating groover. Use
roll rotates in a counterclockwise direction as you pipe stands to support pipe.
are facing the groover. Have the power drive or
threading machine serviced if it rotates in the wrong Pipe Preparation
direction or if the foot switch does not control its
1. Pipe ends must be cut square. Do not use cutting
stopping or starting.
torch.
• Depress and hold the foot switch. Inspect the mov-
ing parts for misalignment, binding, odd noises or any 2. Pipe out-of-roundness must not exceed the
other unusual conditions that may affect the safe and total O.D. tolerance listed in groove specifications,
normal operation of the machine. If such conditions Table 1.
are present, have the roll groover drive serviced. NOTE! Determine out-of-roundness by measuring max-
• Check the speed of the machine to insure it rotates imum and minimum O.D. at 90 degrees apart.
under 58 RPM. Higher speed machine increases 3. All internal or external weld beads, flash or seams
the risk of injury. must be ground flush at least 2″ back from pipe end.
• Flip the directional switch to REV (Reverse) (Except NOTE! Do not cut flats on gasket seat area.
1822-I and 535 Automatic machines). Press and
release the foot switch. Check that the drive roll ro- Pipe/Tubing Length
tates in a clockwise direction as you are facing the Chart A lists the minimum length of pipe or tubing to be
roll groover. grooved and the maximum length to be grooved with (1)
• Release the foot switch and flip the directional pipe stand.
switch to OFF. Groovable Pipe Lengths – Inches
9. Check the groove and drive rolls to insure they are the Nom. Min. Max. Nom. Min. Max.
correct size. Size Length Length Size Length Length
CAUTION Use of roll sets on both carbon and stainless 1 8 36 4 8 36
steel pipe can lead to contamination of the stainless steel 11/4 8 36 41/2 8 32
material. This contamination could cause corrosion and pre- 11/2 8 36 5 8 32
mature pipe failure. To prevent ferrous contamination, use 2 8 36 6 O.D. 10 30
roll sets dedicated for stainless steel grooving. 21/2 8 36 6 10 28
3 8 36 8 10 24
31/2 8 36 10 10 24
12 10 24
Chart A – Minimum/Maximum Pipe Length

Pipe Set-Up
1. Pipe or tubing longer than the specified maximum

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lengths listed in Chart A must be supported with 2


pipe stands. The second pipe support should be lo-
cated 3/4 of pipe length from roll groover.
WARNING Failure to use two stands may result in the
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 11 – Leveling Pipe on Pipe Support and 918

Mount Setting Degree


300 REV 1
/2° toward operator
300 FOR 1
/2° away from operator
1822 FOR 1
/2° away from operator
1224 REV 1
/2° toward operator
1224 FOR 1
/2° away from operator
535 REV 1
/2° toward operator
535 FOR 1
/2° away from operator

NOTE! If running machine in forward, offset pipe 1/2°


away from operator. (Figure 12)
NOTE! If running machine in reverse, offset pipe 1/2°
toward operator. (Figure 13)

Figure 9 – Close-Up of Release Lever on 918 Pump

Figure 12 – Offset Pipe on Figure 13 – Offset Pipe on


918 in 918 in
FORWARD REVERSE
Position Position

Adjusting Roll Groove Depth


Figure 10 – Close-Up of Pipe Against Drive Roll Flange
NOTE! Due to differing pipe characteristics, a test groove
should always be performed when setting up or
4. Level pipe by adjusting pipe stand. (Figure 11)
changing pipe sizes. The index depth adjustment
5. Slightly offset pipe and pipe stand (approx. 1/2° away knob must be reset for each diameter of pipe/tube.
from or toward operator as directed below: 1. Advance the upper groove roll by placing the pump re-
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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NOTE! Upper roll should only touch the pipe surface. placing the pump release lever in the RETURN posi-
Care must be taken not to penetrate pipe surface tion (toward operator).
with upper roll by applying excessive pressure.
5. Check groove diameter before proceeding with addi-
2. Turn down the indexed depth adjustment knob (clock- tional grooves.
wise) until it stops against the top of the machine.
3. Back the depth adjustment knob off one turn. (Figure
14)

Figure 15 – Applying Pressure on Pipe with Power Drive


Figure 14 – Close-Up of Depth Adjustment Knob Backed in FORWARD Mode
Up with Gap Between Bottom of Knob and
Casting

Forming the Roll Groove


CAUTION Pipe wall thickness cannot exceed the max-
imum wall thickness specified in the “Pipe Maximum
and Minimum Wall Thickness” Table II. Do not use to
groove 8″ schedule 40 steel pipe harder than 150 BHN.
1. Flip the directional switch from OFF and step on
power drive or threading machine foot switch while ap-
plying downward pressure on the 918 pump handle.
Allow one full pipe rotation between quarter strokes of
the pump handle.
WARNING If pipe begins to “walk off” the drive roll,
stop the machine and check “Pipe Set-Up” procedure. Figure 16 – Applying Pressure on Pipe with Power Drive
in REV Mode.
2. To help prevent “walking”, apply pressure on outside of
pipe with right hand: away from operator when running NOTE! Groove diameter should be measured using a
the power drive or machine in FORWARD mode Diameter - tape. To increase groove depth, rotate
(Figure 15); toward operator when running the power the index depth adjustment knob one mark count-
drive or machine in REVERSE mode (Figure 16) er clockwise. To decrease groove depth, rotate the
depth adjustment knob clockwise.
WARNING Keep hands away from the end of pipe.
Do not reach inside pipe end. Will prevent being cut on 6. Periodically check groove with a Diameter-Tape or
sharp edges and burrs. similar measuring device.
NOTE! Do not overfeed upper groove roll. Maintain con- Roll Grooving Tips with 918
stant downward pressure, pausing to allow one
pipe revolution per quarter stroke of the pump 1. If pipe tends to “walk off” drive roll, increase offset di-
handle. mension. (Figures 12 & 13)
3. When the depth adjustment knob contacts the ma- 2. If drive roll flange shaves pipe end, decrease offset di-
chine casting, allow two complete pipe revolutions mension.
to even out groove depth.
3. If pipe end flare is excessive, lower pipe end to level
4. Release foot switch and retract upper groove roll by with roll groover.

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4. If pipe wobbles and/or “walks off” the drive roll, raise


pipe end to level with roll groover.
5. Short lengths of pipe (under three feet) may require
slight pressure to maintain the 1/2 degree offset di-
mension.

Grooving Short Lengths of Pipe


1. When running machine in forward direction, exert
pressure on pipe away from operator. (Figure 15)
2. When running machine in reverse, exert pressure Figure 17 – Loosening Figure 18 – Removing
Grooving Roll Retaining Shaft
on pipe toward operator. (Figure 16) Set Screw and Groove Roll
WARNING Do not attempt to groove any pieces of 3. Removing Solid Drive Shaft:
pipe shorter than 8″. Increases risk of fingers being
• Manually rotate the drive shaft while applying
crushed in the grooving rolls.
pressure to the spindle lock pin until the lock pin
engages the spindle lock hole in the driveshaft.
Removing and Installing • With the spindle lock engaged, use the box wrench
Groove Roll and Drive Shaft to remove the drive shaft bearing retaining nut
NOTE! As groove dimensions are determined by the roll (Figure 19).
set geometry, specific roll sets are required • Release pressure on the spindle lock pin, allowing
when grooving the following: to retract.
• 2″ – 6″ Schedule 10, 40 • Remove the drive shaft (Figure 20).
• 8″ – 12″ Schedule 10
• 8″ Schedule 40
• 2″ – 6″ Copper tubing (Types K, L, M, DWV)
• 1″ Schedule 10, 40
• 11/4″ - 11/2″ Schedule 10, 40
WARNING Make sure power drive or threading ma-
chine is unplugged from power source before changing
the Roll Sets or removing the Roll Groover.
WARNING When removing rolls and shafts, be sure
they are properly supported.
Removing and Installing Roll Sets with
Solid Drive Shafts (2″ – 6″, 8″ – 12″)
1. Recommend removing 918 Roll Groover from power
drive or machine, and placing it on a work bench in an
upright position. If a suitable workplace is not available, Figure 19 – Engaging Spindle Lock and Removing Drive
roll sets can be changed with Groover mounted on the Shaft Retaining Nut
machine.
WARNING Use care that the Groover does not slide
off the support arms on the Model 300 Power Drive.
2. Removing Groove Rolls:
• Fully raise the upper roll housing by moving the
pump release lever to the return position, away
from the operator.
• Loosen groove roll set screw (Figure 17). Grasp
groove roll and remove upper shaft and groove roll
from groover (Figure 18).

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2. Removing groove roll:


• Fully raise the upper roll housing by moving the
pump release lever to the return position, away
from the operator.
• Loosen groove roll set screw (Figure 17). Grasp
groove roll and remove upper shaft and groove roll
from the Groover (Figure 18).
3. Removing drive shaft:
• Manually rotate the drive shaft while applying
pressure to the spindle lock pin until the lock pin
engages the spindle lock hole in the drive shaft.
• With the spindle lock engaged, use a wrench to
loosen the draw bolt (Figure 21).
• Tap draw bolt with a mallet to release drive roll
from drive shaft.
Figure 20 – Removing Drive Shaft • Unthread draw bolt from drive roll, remove drive roll.

4. Installing Solid Drive Shaft:


• Install new drive shaft. Loosen Screws
• Install the drive shaft bearing retaining nut, with
text out.
• Manually rotate the drive shaft while applying
pressure to the spindle lock pin until the lock pin
engages the spindle lock hole in the drive shaft.
• With the spindle lock engaged, use the box wrench
to tighten the drive shaft bearing retaining nut.
• Release pressure on the spindle lock pin, allowing
to retract. Rear Bearing
Retaining Plate Draw Bolt
5. Installing groove roll:
Figure 21 – Loosening Draw Bolt and Retaining Plate
• With upper roll housing fully raised and driveshaft Hex Screws
in place, insert groove roll into upper roll assembly
and fully insert upper roll shaft through bearings 4. Installing new drive roll:
and groove roll.
• Install new drive roll, insert and hand tighten draw
• Tighten groove roll set screw into detent on upper bolt.
roll shaft.
• Manually rotate the drive shaft/drive roll assembly
6. Using a grease gun, grease the drive shaft through while applying pressure to the spindle lock pin
the fitting on the side of the Groover. until the lock pin engages the spindle lock hole in
the drive shaft.
Removing and Installing Roll Sets with • With the spindle lock engaged, use a wrench to
Two-Piece Drive Shafts tighten the draw bolt.
(1″, 11/4″ – 11/2″, 2″ – 6″ Copper)
• Release pressure on the spindle lock pin, allowing
1. Recommend removing 918 Roll Groover from power
to retract.
drive or machine, and placing it on workbench in an
upright position. If a suitable workplace is not avail- 5. Installing Groove Roll:
able, roll sets can be changed with the Roll Groover • With upper roll housing fully raised and drive shaft
mounted in the machine. in place, insert groove roll into upper roll assembly
WARNING Use care that the Groover does not slide and fully insert upper roll shaft through bearings
off the support arms on the 300 Power Drive. and groove roll.

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• Tighten groove roll set screw into detent on upper 4. Installing groove roll:
roll shaft. • With upper housing fully raised and drive shaft in
6. Using a grease gun, grease the drive shaft through place, insert groove roll into upper roll assembly
the fitting on the side of the Groover. and fully insert upper roll shaft through bearings
and groove roll.
Changing from Solid Drive Shaft Roll
• Tighten groove roll set screw into detent on upper
Set to Two-Piece Drive Shaft
roll shaft.
1. Recommended removing 918 Roll Groover from
5. Using a grease gun, grease the drive shaft through
power drive or machine, and placing it on workbench
the fitting on the side of the Groover.
in an upright position. If a suitable workplace is not
available, roll sets can be changed with the Roll
Groover mounted on the machine. Installing and Operating Pipe
WARNING Use care that the Groover does not slide Stabilizer/Nipple Bracket
off the support arms on the 300 Power Drive.
NOTE! The pipe stabilizer/nipple bracket works on 300
2. Removing groove roll: Power Drive Mounting only. Use for grooving
• Fully raise the upper roll housing by moving the nipples and pipe 21/2″ through 12″ nominal pipe
sizes.
pump release lever to the return position, away
from the operator. WARNING Make sure machine is unplugged from
power source before installing pipe stabilizer/nipple.
• Loosen groove roll set screw (Figure 17). Grasp
groove roll and remove upper roll shaft and groove Installation
roll from Groover (Figure 18).
1. Align mounting bracket onto base of roll groover so
3. Changing solid drive shaft rollset to two-piece drive that the bolt holes in the mounting bracket line up with
shaft: bolt holes in the base. (Figure 22)
• Manually rotate the drive shaft while applying 2. Install and tighten two bolts through the bottom of the
pressure to the spindle lock pin until the lock pin roll groover base.
engages the spindle lock hole in the drive shaft.
• With the spindle lock engaged, use the box wrench
to remove the drive shaft bearing retaining nut (Fi-
gure 19).
• Release pressure on the spindle lock pin, allowing
to retract.
• Remove the drive shaft (Figure 20).
• Remove the three 1/4″ bolts that hold the retaining
plate in place, remove retaining plate, remove bear-
ing (Figure 21).
• Insert drive shaft/bearing assembly (for two-piece
driveshaft) into Groover. Replace retaining plate
and bolt, tighten bolts.
• Install new drive roll, insert and hand tighten draw
bolt.
• Manually rotate the drive shaft/drive roll assembly
Figure 22 – Line Up Bolt Holes in the Mounting Bracket
while applying pressure to the spindle lock pin until with Bolt Holes in the Base
the lock pin engages the spindle lock hole in the
drive shaft.
Stabilizer Operation
• With the spindle lock engaged, use a wrench to
NOTE! Once the stabilizer is adjusted for a selected
tighten the draw bolt.
pipe diameter, it does not have to be readjusted.
• Release pressure on the spindle lock pin, allowing
1. Place pipe on to drive roll on Model 918 Roll Groover.
to retract.

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2. Properly set-up pipe to ensure pipe is level and Accessories


square on the shoulder of the drive roll.
WARNING Only the following RIDGID products have
3. Engage hydraulic pump and bring groove roll (upper been designed to function with the 918 Roll Groover.
roll) down until it contacts the pipe. Other accessories suitable for use with other tools may be-
come hazardous when used on this Roll Groover.
4. Tighten stabilizer roll until roll contacts the pipe.
Continue to tighten stabilizer one full turn after con- To prevent serious injury, use only the accessories listed
below.
tacting workpiece (Figure 23).
WARNING Do not reach across pipe to adjust stabi- Catalog Model
lizer. No. No. 918 Accessories
48405 — Roll Set for 8″ Sch. 40, Tool Box Included
48407 — Roll Set for 11/4″ to 11/2″ Sch. 10/40.
Tool Box Includes Drive Shaft, Bolt and Tools
48412 — Roll Set for 1″ Sch. 10/40 and 11/4″ to 11/2″ Sch. 10/40.
Tool Box Includes Drive Shaft, Bolt and Tools
48417 — Roll Set for Copper (2″ - 6″) Types K, L, M and DWV
59992 — 1″ - 12″ Stabilizer for Grooving Nipples.
For 918 w/300 Mounting Kit or 918-I
49662 — Tool Box
76822 — English Diameter Tape
76827 — Metric Diameter Tape
Pipe Stands (See Ridge Tool Catalog)
NOTE! A Roll Set consists of a Groove Roll and a Drive Roll.

Figure 23 – Stabilizer Positioning

NOTE! If pipe “walks off” the drive shaft, tighten stabi-


lizer 1/2 turn.
WARNING Do not use the pipe stabilizer/nipple
bracket on 8″ or shorter workpieces. Increases risk of fin-
gers being crushed in the grooving rolls.

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Table I. Standard Roll Groove Specifications1


NOTE! All Dimensions are in Inches.
T A B C D
NOM. PIPE MIN. GASKET GROOVE GROOVE NOM.
PIPE DIAMETER WALL SEAT WIDTH DIAMETER GROOVE
SIZE O.D. TOL. THK. +.015/-.030 +.030/-.015 O.D. TOL. DEPTH (Ref. #2)
1 1.315 +.013 .065 .625 .281 1.190 +.000 .063
-.013 -.015
11/4 1.660 +.016 .065 .625 .281 1.535 +.000 .063
-.016 -.015
11/2 1.900 +.016 .065 .625 .281 1.775 +.000 .063
-.016 -.015
2 2.375 +.024 .065 .625 .344 2.250 +.000 .063
-.016 -.015
21/2 2.875 +.030 .083 .625 .344 2.720 +.000 .078
-.018 -.015
3 3.50 +.030 .083 .625 .344 3.344 +.000 .078
-.018 -.015
31/2 4.00 +.030 .083 .625 .344 3.834 +.000 .083
-.018 -.015
4 4.50 +.035 .083 .625 .344 4.334 +.000 .083
-.020 -.015
5 5.563 +.056 .109 .625 .344 5.395 +.000 .084
-.022 -.015
6 6.625 +.050 .109 .625 .344 6.455 +.000 .085
-.024 -.015
8 8.625 +.050 .109 .750 .469 8.441 +.000 .092
-.024 -.020
10 10.75 +.060 .134 .750 .469 10.562 +.000 .094
-.025 -.025
12 12.75 +.060 .156 .750 .469 12.531 +.000 .110
-.025 -.025
1. As per AWWA C606-87.
2. Nominal Groove Depth is provided as a reference dimension. Do not use groove depth to determine groove acceptability.
NOTE! Fitting manufacturer’s recommendations should be followed regarding maximum allowable flare diameters.

Table II. Pipe Maximum and Minimum Wall Thickness


NOTE! All Dimensions are in Inches.
CARBON STEEL OR STAINLESS STEEL
ALUMINUM PIPE OR TUBE PIPE OR TUBE PVC PIPE
Pipe Size Wall Thickness Wall Thickness Wall Thickness
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
1″ .065 .133 .065 .109 .133 .133
11/4″ .065 .140 .065 .140 .140 .140
11/2″ .065 .145 .065 .145 .145 .200
2″ .065 .154 .065 .154 .154 .154
21/2″ .083 .203 .083 .188 .203 .276
3″ .083 .216 .083 .188 .216 .300
31/2″ .083 .226 .083 .188 .226 .318
4″ .083 .237 .083 .188 .237 .337
5″ .109 .258 .109 .188 .258 .258
6″ .109 .280 .109 .188 .280 .280
8″ .109 .322 .109 .188 .322 .322
10″ .134 .165 .134 .188 — —
12″ .156 .180 .156 .188 — —
CAUTION: Do not use to groove 8″ schedule 40 steel pipe harder than 150 BHN. Doing so may result in improperly formed grooves that do not meet
required specifications.

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Table III. Troubleshooting


PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Rolled groove too Incorrect size of grooving and driving rolls. Install correct size of grooving and driving rolls.
narrow or too wide. Mismatched grooving and driving rolls. Match grooving and driving rolls.
Grooving roll and/or driving roll worn. Replace worn roll.

Rolled groove not per- Pipe length not straight. Use straight pipe.
pendicular to pipe axis. Pipe end not square with pipe axis. Cut pipe end square.

Pipe does not track Pipe not level. Adjust stand to level pipe.
while grooving. Groover not level. Level groover.
Pipe axis not offset 1/2 degree from drive roll axis. Offset pipe 1/2 degree (See Figs. 12 &13).
/2 degree offset not sufficient.
1
Offset pipe slightly more.
Not applying pressure to pipe. Apply pressure to pipe (See Figs. 15 &16).
Not using stabilizer. Use stabilizer.
Excessive weld seam. Grind flush 2″ from end of pipe.
Pipe end not square. Cut pipe end square.

Pipe flared at groove Pipe not level. Adjust stand to level pipe.
end. Operator is advancing groove roll too fast. Slow down pumping action. (Refer to proper oper-
ating instructions.)
Pipe is too hard. Replace pipe.
Stabilizer too tight. Adjust stabilizer.

Pipe drifts back and Pipe length not straight. Use straight pipe.
forth on driving roll axis Pipe end not square with pipe axis. Cut pipe end square.
while grooving.

Pipe rocks from side to Pipe stand too close to end of pipe. Move pipe stand in 1/4 distance from end of pipe.
side.
Pipe end flattened or damaged. Cut off damaged pipe end.
Hard spots in pipe material or weld seams harder Use high quality pipe of uniform hardness.
than pipe.
Grooving roll feed rate too slow. Feed grooving roll into pipe faster.
Power drive speed exceeds 57 rpm. Reduce speed to 57 rpm.
Pipe support stand rollers not in correct location for Position pipe stand rollers for pipe size being used.
pipe size.

Groover does not roll Pipe wall maximum thickness exceeded. Check pipe capacity chart.
groove in pipe. Wrong rolls. Install correct rolls.
Pipe material too hard. Replace pipe.
Adjustment nut not set. Set depth.

Groove does not meet Maximum pipe diameter tolerance exceeded. Use correct diameter pipe.
specification.
Mismatched grooving and driving rolls. Use correct set of rolls.
Grooving 8″ Sch. 40 steel pipe harder than 150 Do not groove hard pipe.
BHN.

Pipe slips on driving roll. Driving roll knurling plugged with metal or worn flat. Clean or replace driving roll.
Grooving roll feed rate too slow. Feed grooving roll into pipe faster.

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Table III. Troubleshooting (cont.)


PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Pipe raises or tends to tip Not level. Adjust stands to level pipe.
groover over backwards.

Pump not delivering oil, Pump release valve open. Close release valve.
cylinder does not Low oil in reservoir. Check oil level per instructions.
advance.
Dirt in pump body. Have serviced by qualified technician.
Seats worn or not seating. Have serviced by qualified technician.
Too much oil in reservoir. Check oil level per instructions.

Pump handle operates Air trapped in system. Position ram lower than pump by tipping the
with “spongy” action. machine on its side opposite the operator. Extend
and return the cylinder piston several times to
permit air to return to the pump reservoir.
Too much oil in reservoir. Check oil level per instructions.

Cylinder extends only Pump reservoir is low on oil. Fill and bleed system.
partially. Depth adjustment set incorrectly. Follow depth adjustment instructions.

Table IV. Copper Roll Groove Specifications


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A B C D T
Nom. Tubing Outside Gasket Groove Groove Nominal1 Min. Max.
Size Diameter O.D. Seal Width Dia. Groove Allow. Allow.
Inches A +.03 +.00 Depth Wall Flare
Basic Tolerance +.03 –.00 –.02 Thick. Dia.
–.00
2″ 2.125 ±0.002 0.610 0.300 2.029 0.048 0.064 2.220
21/2″ 2.625 ±0.002 0.610 0.300 2.525 0.050 0.065 2.720
3″ 3.125 ±0.002 0.610 0.300 3.025 0.050 0.045 3.220
4″ 4.125 ±0.002 0.610 0.300 4.019 0.053 0.058 4.220
5″ 5.125 ±0.002 0.610 0.300 5.019 0.053 0.072 5.220
6″ 6.125 ±0.002 0.610 0.300 5.999 0.063 0.083 6.220
1
Nominal groove depth is provided as a reference dimension. Do not use groove depth to determine groove acceptability.

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Maintenance Instructions Service and Repair


WARNING Make sure machine is unplugged from
power source before performing maintenance or making WARNING
any adjustments.
Hydraulic Fluid Level
Remove the reservoir filler cap (Figure 24). The oil level
should come to the fill line when the pump is resting on its
base and the ram is fully retracted. Use only high grade hy-
draulic oil.
Service and repair work on this Roll Groover must be per-
formed by qualified repair personnel. Machine should
be taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service
Center or returned to the factory. All repairs made by
Ridge service facilities are warranted against defects in
material and workmanship.
WARNING When servicing this machine, only identi-
cal replacement parts should be used. Failure to follow
these instructions may create a risk of serious injury.

Figure 24 – Reservoir Filler Cap

Lubrication
Drive shaft and Groove roll shaft bearings.
Lubricate with multi-purpose grease through fittings lo-
cated on groove roll shaft and lower roll housing once a
month, and after every roll change.

Machine Storage
WARNING Motor-driven equipment must be kept in-
doors or well covered in rainy weather. Store the machine
in a locked area that is out of reach of children and people
unfamiliar with roll groover equipment. This machine can
cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.

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