Victaulic VAP131 Series Operating And Maintenance Instruction Manual

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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
Series VAP131 Victaulic Lean Fabrication Cell
VAP131R VICTAULIC HYDRAULIC, ADJUSTABLE PIPE STAND
VAP131F VICTAULIC HYDRAULIC POSITIONER
VAP131T VICTAULIC ASSEMBLY TABLE
WARNING
If you need additional copies of any literature, or if you have questions concerning the safe
and proper operation of this pipe stand, contact Victaulic, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-
0031, Phone: 1-800-PICK VIC, E-Mail: pickvic@victaulic.com.
REV_D
WARNING
Failure to follow instructions and warnings could result in serious
personal injury, property damage, and/or product damage.
• Before operating or servicing Series VAP131 components and
Victaulic pipe preparation tools, read all instructions in the
operating and maintenance manuals and all warning labels on
the product.
• Wear safety glasses, hardhat, foot protection, and hearing
protection while working around pipe preparation tools.
• Save this operating and maintenance manual in a place
accessible to all operators of the tool.
TM-VAP131
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  • Page 1 If you need additional copies of any literature, or if you have questions concerning the safe and proper operation of this pipe stand, contact Victaulic, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044- 0031, Phone: 1-800-PICK VIC, E-Mail: pickvic@victaulic.com.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Receiving the Shipment ....11 Contents of Victaulic Lean CAUTION Fabrication Cell Option....11 Contents of Victaulic Hydraulic, •...
  • Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions

    Follow the instructions for grooving tool, and accessories properly and lubricating components. for others to pass safely. 13. Use only Victaulic replacement parts Series VAP131 components are designed and accessories. Use of any other parts ONLY for supporting pipe to be roll...
  • Page 4: Vap131R Hydraulic, Adjustable Pipe Stand Nomenclature

    • Drawings and/or pictures in this manual may be exaggerated for clarity. • VAP131R Hydraulic, Adjustable Pipe Stands, along with this operating and maintenance instructions manual, contain trademarks, copyrights, and/or patented features that are the exclusive property of Victaulic Company. Ball Transfer Assemblies...
  • Page 5: Vap131F Hydraulic Positioner Nomenclature

    • Drawings and/or pictures in this manual may be exaggerated for clarity. • VAP131F Hydraulic Positioners, along with this operating and maintenance instructions manual, contain trademarks, copyrights, and/or patented features that are the exclusive property of Victaulic Company. Positioner Wheels Failure to follow instructions and warnings could result in serious personal injury, property damage, and/or product damage.
  • Page 6: Vap131T Assembly Table Nomenclature

    • Drawings and/or pictures in this manual may be exaggerated for clarity. • VAP131T Assembly Tables, along with this operating and maintenance instructions manual, contain trademarks, copyrights, and/or patented features that are the exclusive property of Victaulic Company. Slots to Accommodate Various Pipe Sizes...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    VAP131R Hydraulic, Adjustable Pipe Stands are designed specifically for supporting pipe to be grooved with Victaulic Roll Grooving Tools. The VAP131R is a heavy-duty unit that permits ease of pipe rotation on ball transfers, which are mounted to permit the use of pipe slings.
  • Page 8: Load Ratings

    TM-VAP131 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual ELECTRICAL INFORMATION LOAD RATINGS The VAP131R and VAP131F are available Series VAP131 components support pipe sizes in 120 VAC/12 amp and 220-volt/6-amp, 1–24 inches/25.4–610 mm (11/2-foot/ single-phase power. 0.5-meter to full, single 20-foot/6-meter random lengths).
  • Page 9: Example Of Fabrication Shop Layout

    The layout shown below is for reference only. Series VAP131 components accommodate a variety of fabrication shop layouts and can be configured in multiple positions. Contact Victaulic with questions regarding layout options. NOTE: VAP131F Hydraulic Positioners MUST be kept a minimum of 3 inches/76 mm away from the VAP131T Assembly Table during operation of the hydraulic lift.
  • Page 10: Receiving The Shipment

    TM-VAP131 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual RECEIVING THE SHIPMENT CONTENTS OF VICTAULIC HYDRAULIC, ADJUSTABLE PIPE STAND OPTION Series VAP131 components are partially assembled and are packaged in palletized containers. • Net weight for the VAP131R is 500 pounds/227 kilograms.
  • Page 11: Assembly Of The Vap131R Hydraulic, Adjustable Pipe Stand

    TM-VAP131 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual ASSEMBLY OF THE VAP131R ASSEMBLY OF THE VAP131F HYDRAULIC, ADJUSTABLE PIPE STAND HYDRAULIC POSITIONER Bolt ½ - 13 Nut Lock Washer ½ - 13 Nut Lock Washer VAP131R Hydraulic, Adjustable Pipe Stands VAP131F Hydraulic Positioners are shipped with are shipped with the track casters removed.
  • Page 12: Assembly Of The Vap131T Assembly Table

    TM-VAP131 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual ASSEMBLY OF THE VAP131T ASSEMBLY ROLL GROOVING TOOL AND VAP131R TABLE SETUP When grooving pipe that is supported with a VAP131R Hydraulic, Adjustable Pipe Stand, select a location for the tool and VAP131R by taking into consideration the following factors: 1a.
  • Page 13 TM-VAP131 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual 4a. Position the VAP131R Hydraulic, Adjustable Pipe Stand in an approximate operating location as follows. Always refer to the “Grooving Long Pipe Lengths” section in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual for the applicable tool being used to roll groove the pipe.
  • Page 14: Pipe Preparation

    TM-VAP131 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual PIPE PREPARATION Ball Transfer Prepare pipe for roll grooving in accordance with Ball Transfer Location for the Operating and Maintenance Instructions 12, 18, and 24-inch/ 323.9; 457; and 610-mm Pipe Manual for the applicable tool being used to roll Friction Slide/Brake Location for groove the pipe.
  • Page 15: Final Adjustments

    TM-VAP131 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual FINAL ADJUSTMENTS Using the hand-held control switch, adjust the VAP131R height to a position that For final adjustment of the VAP131R, grooving will support the pipe in an approximate of the pipe is required. Roll groove the pipe level position when one end of the pipe is by referring to the Operating and Maintenance positioned on the roll grooving tool’s lower...
  • Page 16: Vap131R Hydraulic, Adjustable Pipe Stand Turnstile Procedure

    • DO NOT leave the pipe unattended. When ordering parts, the following information Failure to follow these instructions could is required for Victaulic to process the order and result in serious personal injury or damage send the correct part(s). Order parts by calling to the VAP131R.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TM-VAP131 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Always refer to the hydraulic lift manufacturer’s service manual for additional troubleshooting information. Problem Possible Cause Solution Pipe flare is excessive Pipe is “over tracking” Pipe height adjustment is too high Roll grooving tool is tilted forward Pipe face is excessively scuffed Pipe is “over tracking”...
  • Page 18: Pipe Ratings

    TM-VAP131 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual PIPE RATINGS Pipe Size Nominal Wall Thickness Dimensions - inches/mm* Steel Pipe Stainless Steel Pipe Aluminum Pipe PVC Pipe Nominal Actual Pipe Wall Thickness Wall Thickness Wall Thickness Wall Thickness Size Outside inches Diameter or mm inches/mm...
  • Page 19 VAP131F VICTAULIC HYDRAULIC POSITIONER VAP131T VICTAULIC ASSEMBLY TABLE UPDATED 10/2015 TM-VAP131 6148 REV D RM00VAP131 VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARKS VICTAULIC COMPANY AND/OR ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND/OR OTHER COUNTRIES. © 2015 VICTAULIC COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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