
4 Gruvlok®Roll Groover 1007 & 3007 Manual | asc-es.com
Introduction
Safety Instructions
A. General
1. Carefully read and understand these operating instructions
before assembling and operating the groover.
2. Read and follow the safety labels on the groover.
3. Understand the function and the location of all power and
grooving controls before using the groover.
B. Operator Safety
1. Do not wear loose clothing, loose sleeve cuffs, loose fitting
gloves, or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts.
2. Wear safety glasses and safety shoes.
3. Tie-up or cover long hair.
4. Wear ear protection if using the groover in a high noise
area or for prolonged periods of grooving.
5. Do not operate the groover if you are tired from fatigue
or medication.
6. Do not allow horseplay around the groover.
C. Groover set-up
1. Provide a safe work area. Keep the work area well lighted and
maintain a clear, uncluttered space for operation of the groover.
2. Do not use the groover in wet or damp locations. The floor area
around the groover must be dry and free of slippery materials.
3. Set-up the groover on firm, level ground. Do not locate the
groover on sloped or irregular ground conditions.
4. Remove all tools, wrenches, etc., From the groover and power
drive base before applying power to the groover.
5. Do not attempt to lift the groover by yourself. A hoist is
recommended for lifting and moving the groover.
6. Use the Model 3007 groover only with a ridgid*300 power drive
with 38 rpm operation.
7. The Model 3007 groover must be properly mounted on the
Ridgid 300 support arms and the groover driveshaft firmly
tightened into the Ridgid 300 chuck jaws.
8. Unplug the Ridgid 300 Power Drive cord on the Model 3007
Groover or switch the drive power switch to the "off" position
and lockout the switch with a padlock on the Model 1007
groover prior to servicing or changing groover parts.
9. Tool and Ridgid 300 Power Drive must be mounted to the
floor for proper operation.
The Gruvlok®Model 1007 and 3007 Roll Groovers are to be used only for roll grooving of pipe.
These operating instructions provide important information for the safe operation of the Groovers to protect the
operator from possible, serious injury. The Groovers are designed for safe, reliable operation. However, unforeseen
circumstances, impossible to predict, could result in an accident. Following the information in these operating
instructions will permit safe operation of the Groover.
D. Groover Operation
1. All safety guards must be in place. Never operate the groover
with the guards removed.
2. Do not operate the groover without a foot switch. A foot
switch is required for safe operation of the groover.
3. Operate the groover only from the pump side of the groover.
4. Keep hands away from guide and grooving rolls. The groover
is designed for "hands clear" grooving.
5. Maintain balanced footing keeping the foot switch within
comfortable reach. Do not reach across the groover or pipe.
Keep hands and clothing away from all moving parts.
6. Do not place excessive force on the hydraulic pump handle.
Follow grooving instructions for safe groover operation.
7. Provide proper pipe support with a pipe stand fastened to the
floor or ground.
8. Use the groover only for the size and wall thickness pipe for
which it was designed.
9. Do not operate the groover if any part of the groover is
damaged or broken.
10. Do not attempt to groove pipe shorter than 5" in length.
11. Keep all visitors and bystanders at a safe distance from the
groover, pipe and power cords.
E. Electrical Safety
1. Ground the ridgid 300 power drive (model 3007) or drive motor
(model 1007). The power drive must be connected to aninternally
grounded electrical system.
2. The model 1007 groover must be connected to the proper
power supply that matches the groover either a 115 volt, 60Hz,
single phase power supply with 30 amp capacity.
3. Use 3-wire extension cords only which have 3-prong grounding
plugs and 3-pole receptacles which mate with the groover's plug.
4. Extension cord conductor size (i.e. American wire gage) must
be large enough to prevent significant voltage drop which could
damage the groover drive motor or cause loss of power. The
chart below shows the recommended extension cord size.
Caution
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH** REQUIRED WIRE SIZE
25' 12
50' 12
100' 10
**Extension cord length greater than 100 Feet is not recommended.
*“RIDGID” is a registered trade mark of Emerson Electric Company.