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Victaulic VE414 Operating And Maintenance Instruction Manual

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VE414
Pipe Roll Grooving Tool
Failure to follow Instructions and warnings can result in serious personal injury.
• Before installing, operating, or servicing this tool, read this Manual and all
warning labels on the tool.
• Always wear safety glasses and foot protection.
If you need additional copies of the manual or have any questions about the safe
operation of this tool, contact Victaulic Tool Company, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA
18044-0031, Phone: 610-559-3300.

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  • Page 1 • Always wear safety glasses and foot protection. If you need additional copies of the manual or have any questions about the safe operation of this tool, contact Victaulic Tool Company, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031, Phone: 610-559-3300.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VE414 INDEX Roll Installation 2 - 3 ¹⁄₂ " ....22 Hazard Identification ..... 2 Roll Installation 4 - 16"...

  • Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions

    Store this manual in a clean area and always at a readily available location. Additional copies at no charge are available upon request by writing or phoning the Victaulic Tool Company. Use only recommended accessories. Use of improper accessories may be hazardous. See Accessories on page 29.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    POWER REQUIREMENTS VE414 is designed to operate on 220/440 volt, 3 phase, 60 Hertz power supply. The tool is shipped with wiring set for 220 volt operation unless otherwise specified on the order. To re-wire for 440 volt service refer to the Electrical Schematic on page 32 and the name plate data on the drive motor name plate.

  • Page 5: Tool Nomenclature

    If you have any questions about the safe operation of this tool, contact • Never wear loose clothing, loose gloves, or jewelry while ALWAYS disconnect power Victaulic Tool Company, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031, operating tool. Phone: 610-559-3300. before servicing.

  • Page 6: Receiving Tool

    If any parts are missing, notify your Victaulic distributor or Victaulic representative. 2. The VE414 is designed to be used in a per- manent location. It should be located on a level concrete floor or base. Once located, it should...

  • Page 7: Power Hook-Up

    It should now be clockwise. If not, consult (3 power, 1 ground). The tool is supplied set up the Victaulic Tool Company. for 220 volt, 3 phase, 60 Hz power unless speci- fied otherwise. If 440 volt is to be used, be sure proper conversions are made.

  • Page 8: Groovable Pipe Lengths

    For heavier pipe walls, square ended pipe is required. GROOVABLE PIPE LENGTHS The VE414 is capable of grooving short pipe lengths without the use of a pipe stand (See Table 1, page 9), or long pipe lengths up to dou- ble randoms (approximately 40 ft.) with the use...
  • Page 9 Min. Max. Inches Min. Max. Figure 2 shows the Victaulic adjustable pipe stand (VAPS 112). VAPS 112 is suitable for ³⁄₄ - 12" pipe. Also available is Victaulic model VAPS 224 suitable 2¹⁄₂ 8 O.D. for sizes 2 - 24". See Accessories on page 29.

  • Page 10: Roll Guard Adjustment

    Operating Instructions included with your pipe stand. ROLL GUARD ADJUSTMENT The VE414 guards must be adjusted every time rolls are changed or pipe size or wall thickness is different from pipe previously grooved. 4. Retract stabilizer, if necessary, to insert pipe.
  • Page 11 VE414 Grooving rolls can crush or cut fingers and hands. • Loading and unloading pipe will place your hands close to the rollers. • Never groove pipe shorter than what is recommended in Table 1 on page 9. 8. Remove the guard setting pad from its stor- age hook.

  • Page 12: Pipe Stabilizer Adjustment

    VE414 • Use the “Jog” mode only for pre-operation adjustments of the tool. • Always return switch to “Normal Operation” at the completion of the pre-operation adjustments. • When tool is left in “Jog” mode with power on, pipe is gradually released. This may result in pipe falling out of tool.

  • Page 13: Groove Diameter Stop Adjustment/Selector Valve Setting

    VE414 6a. When the roll grooving application requires only use of the right hand stabilizer, advance its roller inward with the handwheel to the position shown in Figure 4b, then Do not adjust stabilizers to push pipe to the left and off tighten its locking handle.
  • Page 14 VE414 NOTICE The selector valve only affects the maximum pressure at which the upper roll forms the groove. It does not affect the rate at which the roll retracts from the pipe at the completion of the groove. Ram pressure during the formation of the groove can have a significant effect on pipe end flaring.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Ram Speed Control Valve

    VE414 ADJUSTING THE RAM SPEED CONTROL VALVE 7. After a trial groove is prepared and pipe The Ram Speed Control Valve adjustment is set removed from the tool, carefully check the at the maximum speed when the tool leaves groove diameter (“C” dimension), as charted on the factory, which is satisfactory for the roll pages 35 - 38 under Roll Groove Specifications.

  • Page 16: Grooving Operation

    NOTE: The Ram Speed Control Valve features both color coding and numerical readout for convenience. • Vic-Easy Series VE414 tools are designed ONLY for roll grooving pipe of the sizes, materials and wall thicknesses outlined under Tool Rating and Roll Selection on pages 33 and 34.
  • Page 17 VE414 FOR GROOVING WITH PIPE IN ROLLER-TYPE PIPE SUPPORT 1. Set power switch to the “ON” position. 4. Insert pipe onto lower roll up against back 2. Momentarily depress safety foot switch to top flange of lower roll as shown.
  • Page 18 VE414 GROOVING SHORT PIPE LENGTHS Grooving rolls can crush or cut fingers and hands. • Loading and unloading pipe will place your hands close to the rollers. • Never groove pipe shorter than what is recommended in Table 1 on page 9.
  • Page 19 VE414 7. Let the grooving continue until the depth adjuster lock moves into full, firm contact with the top of the power cylinder. Continue pipe rotation for several revolutions to ensure groove completion. 4. Operator should be positioned as shown.

  • Page 20: Roll Changing

    VE414 NOTICE Groove diameter should be correct for the diameter and wall thickness of pipe for which it was set under Groove Diameter Stop Adjustment. Groove diameter should be checked and adjusted as necessary to ensure grooves are within specification.

  • Page 21: Roll Removal

    VE414 5. Make sure guards are properly adjusted per 8. Set power switch to the “OFF” position. the Roll Guard Adjustment procedure on page 10. ROLL REMOVAL 1. Set power switch to the “OFF” position. 6. Place the slide spacer on top of the slide.

  • Page 22: Roll Installation 2 - 3 ¹⁄₂

    VE414 2. Slide the upper roll and retaining plate off NOTICE the upper shaft as shown and store in the cabi- net. Be careful not to lose the Woodruff key. It should remain in the lower shaft. Inspect the Woodruff key and replace if damaged.

  • Page 23: Roll Installation 4 - 16

    VE414 ROLL INSTALLATION (4 - 16") Clean upper shaft, main shaft and lower roll bore of any dirt and/or scale before installation of rolls. Inspect the roller bearing inside upper roll for proper lubrication and condition. Make repairs as necessary.

  • Page 24: Copper Roll Installation

    Replacement parts, applicable only to these 1. Carefully slide desired size upper roll onto tools, should be ordered from Victaulic to upper shaft as shown with markings facing for- ensure proper operation of the tool. All parts ward.

  • Page 25: Hydraulic Systems

    (Replacement filter part number: hours of operation, preferably before start up. The oil level should be no lower than ³⁄₄" from Victaulic # NH08000002) the top of the tank. Fill with recommended TO REFILL THE OIL hydraulic oil (refer to page 28) to no higher than ¹⁄₂"...
  • Page 26 VE414 HYDRAULIC FLUID BLEEDING PROCEDURE 1. Fill the hydraulic tank with a recommended hydraulic oil (refer to page 28) to a level ¹⁄₂" below the top of the tank. 4. Remove breather cap. Insert the end of the bleeder tube (clear hose) into the tank so the tube end is submerged in the hydraulic fluid.

  • Page 27: Gear Reducer Oil Level Check

    VE414 14. Depress the foot switch and observe the hydraulic ram motion. It should move down ¹⁄₄" 9. Remove the bleeder tube from the tee fitting fairly rapidly. Release the foot switch and the and tank. Install the plug back into the tee fit- hydraulic ram should return to its full up posi- ting.

  • Page 28: Recommended Lubricants

    When ordering parts, the following information MANUFACTURER PRODUCT is necessary for the Victaulic Tool Company to process the order promptly and send the cor- • Amoco Oil ... Amolith Grease #2EP rect part(s): •...

  • Page 29: Accessories

    VAPS 112 VAPS 224 Victaulic Model 112, a portable, adjustable, Also available is Victaulic Model 224. It has fea- roller type, four-leg pipe stand for use with tures similar to Model 112. It is suitable for pipe sizes from 2 - 24". Consult Victaulic for details.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    VE414 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Pipe will not stay in Incorrect pipe positioning. See Pipe Support section. grooving rolls. Improper manual grooving See Grooving Operation - technique. Grooving Short Pipe Lengths section. Pipe stops rotating Rust or dirt has built up on lower Remove accumulation from lower during grooving.
  • Page 31 VE414 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution During grooving, loud Pipe has a pronounced weld Grind welds flush with pipe thumps or bangs occur seam. surface inside and out 2" back about once every from pipe end. revolution of the pipe.

  • Page 32: Electrical Schematic

    VE414 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC FOOT SWITCH O.L. NORMAL OPERATION SPDT TOGGLE SWITCH SOL. VALVE (4) WAY 110V 1∅ 60 HZ CONTROL VALVE 3 AMP FUSE 150 VA. SEE PRIMARY 230/460V HOOK-UP 3∅ 60 HZ BELOW SUPPLY B 25.0 @ 230V B 11.5 @ 460V...

  • Page 33: Tool Rating And Roll Selection

    COLUMN 4: PVC Plastic Pipe – PVC Type I Grade I - PVC1120; PVC Type I Grade II - PVC1220; PVC Type II Grade I - PVC2116 The following O.D. sized pipe may also be grooved: 3" O.D., 4¹⁄₄" O.D., 5¹⁄₄" O.D., 5¹⁄₂" O.D., 6" O.D., 6¹⁄₄" O.D., 6¹⁄₂" O.D., 8" O.D., 10" O.D. and 12" O.D. Contact Victaulic for details.

  • Page 34: Rolls For Stainless Steel (Rx Rolls)

    † Drawn copper tubing – DWV, ASTM B306 - Type “M”, ASTM B88 – Type “L”, ASTM B88 – Type “K”, ASTM B88. Rolls are available for grooving British Standard, Australian Standard and DIN Standard copper tube, contact Victaulic for details.

  • Page 35: Roll Groove Specifications

    VE414 ROLL GROOVE SPECIFICATIONS STEEL PIPE AND ALL MATERIALS GROOVED WITH STANDARD AND RX ROLLS 0135-6A Dimensions – Inches/ millimeters Groove Dia. Gasket Groove SIZE Pipe Outside Dia. Seat Width Grv. Nom. Max. Nominal Tol. Depth Min. Allow. Allow. Inches Tolerance ±0.03...
  • Page 36 All loose paint, scale, dirt, chips, grease and rust must be removed. It continues to be Victaulic’s first recommendation that pipe be square cut. When using beveled pipe contact Victaulic for details.

  • Page 37: Drawn Copper Tubing

    VE414 DRAWN COPPER TUBING 25.06-1A Pipe O.D. Dimensions – Inches/ millimeters SIZE Inches/ Groove Width Groove Groove Min. Nominal Gasket Seat Diameter Depth Allow. Max. Inches +0.03/-0.00 (ref.) Wall Thick. Allow. Actual Basic Tol. ±0.03/ +0.00 Flare Dia. ±0.76 +0.76/-0.00 2.125 ±0.002...

  • Page 38: Steel Pipe And All Materials Grooved With "Es" Rolls

    VE414 STEEL PIPE AND ALL MATERIALS GROOVED WITH “ES” ROLLS 0886-6A Dimensions – Inches/ Pipe Outside Dia. O.D. Gasket Seat Groove Width Groove Diameter Min. SIZE Groove Allow. Max. Nom. Tol. Tol. Tol. Depth Wall Allow. Tolerance +0.000 -0.000 +0.000 (ref.)

  • Page 39: Dimensions

    0.312 0.375 0.500 0.375 0.843 406.4 12.7 21.4 *For reference only. The VE414 cannot groove all schedules of steel pipe in table. DRAWN COPPER TUBING 0886-8A TUBING SIZE Nominal Wall Thickness – Inches/ Nominal Type “M” Type “L” Type “K”...
  • Page 40 ® Victaulic Factory Representative and Distributor Stocks Worldwide Victaulic reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and standard equipment without notice and without obligation. ® Registered Trademark of Victaulic © Copyright 1999 Victaulic Printed in U.S.A. TM-VE414 2201 Rev.D...

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