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• Save this operating and maintenance manual. If you need additional copies of any literature, or if you have questions concerning the safe and proper operation of this tool, contact Victaulic Tool Company, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031, Phone: 1-800-PICK VIC, e-mail: pickvic@victaulic.com.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Definitions for identifying the various hazard levels are provided below. This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury. Carefully read and fully understand the message that fol- lows.
Wear protective items when working in a dry, secure place. with tools. Always wear safety glasses, 15. Use only Victaulic replacement parts hardhat, and foot protection. Wear hearing and accessories. Use of any other parts may protection when using power-driven tools.
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TOOLS USED WITH A POWER DRIVE VE46 tools that are intended for use with a power drive MUST have the optional power drive kit installed before attempting to groove pipe. Avoid using the tool in dangerous en- vironments. Do not expose the tool to rain, and do not use the tool in damp or wet loca- tions.
• The tool, along with this operating and maintenance instructions manual, contains trademarks, copy- rights, and/or patented features that are the exclu- sive property of Victaulic Company. The Victaulic VE46 Roll Grooving Tool series is designed for roll grooving pipe to receive Qty. Description Victaulic grooved pipe products and can be used for either manual or power operation.
POWER DRIVE VE46 tools are designed for manual operation or operation with a power drive. For power operation, tools mount directly onto a Victaulic VPD752 Power Drive or a Ridgid ® 300 Power Drive with a 38-rpm maximum chuck speed.
NOTICE • Drawings and/or pictures in this manual may be exaggerated for clarity. • The tool, along with this operating and maintenance instructions manual, contains trademarks, copyrights, and/or patented features that are the exclusive property of Victaulic Company. ➂ Nose...
TOOL SETUP GROOVE-IN-PLACE SETUP VE46 tools can be used to groove pipe that is WARNING supported by several different methods. Refer • Depressurize and drain the to the setup instructions listed in this section piping system before attempt- for different grooving options. ing to disassemble any Vic- taulic piping products.
POWER DRIVE MOUNTING PLATE KIT INSTALLATION Insert the hex-head bolt through the holes in drive shaft/drive-adapter assembly and inner grooving roll shaft. Thread the hex nut with nylon insert onto the end of the hex- head bolt, as shown above. Install the drive shaft/drive-adapter assembly onto the end of the lower shaft, as shown above.
Accidental startup of the tool could result in serious personal injury. The VE46 tool is intended for field or shop set- up and can be attached to a Victaulic VPD752 Power Drive or a Ridgid 300 Power Drive with a 38-rpm maximum chuck speed. The power...
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2d. Adequate clearance around the tool for adjustment and maintenance Extend the two tubular support arms to their full extension beyond the chuck of the power drive. 4a. Secure the two tubular support arms in position. Refer to the power drive manu- facturer’s instructions.
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Orient the VE46 tool so that the roll arm is located in the 6 o’clock position. Align the flat portions of the drive shaft with the chuck jaws Tighten the chuck. Make sure the chuck by turning the drive shaft. Install the tool as- jaws engage with the flats of the drive shaft.
CLOCKWISE rotation of ends. the chuck when viewed from the front of the tool. On the Victaulic VPD752 or Ridgid 300 All coarse scale, dirt, and other foreign Power Drive, placing the switch in the RE-...
• Grooved pipe nipples, shorter than those listed in should be roll grooved is 10 inches (255 mm). the following tables, are available from Victaulic. Roll groove a 10-foot, 6-inch (3,2-m) Table 1 length of steel pipe and a 10-inch (255-mm) length of steel pipe.
(2-4 inches/ Pipe angle 51-102 mm) exaggerated for clarity NOTICE • Figure 1 shows the Victaulic Adjustable Pipe Stand Pipe (VAPS 112). The VAPS 112 is suitable for - 12-inch Centerline sizes. The Victaulic Model VAPS 224 is suitable for 2 –...
GROOVE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT The depth stop collars must be adjusted for each pipe size or change in wall thickness. The groove diameter, which is identified as the “C” dimension, is listed under the "Roll Groove Specifications" section, starting on page 31. In addition, a label is affixed to the tool, which lists the “C”...
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CAUTION • The “C” dimension (groove diameter) must conform to Victaulic specifications to ensure proper joint performance. Failure to follow this instruction could cause joint failure, resulting in personal injury and/or property Using the groove depth gauge like a damage.
GROOVING OPERATION For Pipe Vise Setup or Groove-In-Place Setup Grooving Operation CAUTION • This tool must be used ONLY for roll grooving pipe designated in the “Tool Ratings” section of this manual. Failure to follow this instruction could overload the tool, resulting in reduced tool life and/or damage to the tool.
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Place the hand crank onto the drive nut. Crank the drive nut either clockwise or coun- terclockwise until the tool travels one full turn around the pipe. NOTE: A ratchet with a 1 -inch (32-mm) Advance the grooving roll by turning the socket (not supplied) may be used in place of feed nut clockwise.
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10. Crank the tool another full turn around 12. Crank the tool one to three additional full the pipe. turns around the pipe to ensure groove com- pletion. 11. Continue grooving by advancing the feed and cranking the tool around the pipe until the depth stop collar contacts the trun- nion.
DISMOUNTING THE TOOL CAUTION • Always support the tool while retracting the groov- ing roll. Retracting the grooving roll loosens the tool from the pipe. Failure to follow these instructions could cause the tool to fall, resulting in personal injury and/or tool damage.
CLOCKWISE rotation of the VE46 inner roll and pipe when viewed from the front of the DANGER tool. On the Victaulic VPD752 Power Drive or the Ridgid 300 Power Drive, place the switch • To reduce the risk of electric...
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WARNING CAUTION Grooving rolls can crush or cut • DO NOT exceed the feed rates listed in this section. fingers and hands. • Over-tightening (over-feeding) will result in short- • Before making any tool adjust- ened bearing life and other tool damage. ments, always turn the switch on •...
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14. If a short length of pipe is in the tool, manually support the pipe. 10. Depress and hold down the safety foot- switch pedal. The pipe will begin to rotate clockwise. As the pipe rotates, begin the 15. To release the pipe, turn the feed nut grooving process.
Preventive maintenance during operation will pay for itself in repair and oper- ating savings. Replacement parts must be ordered from Victaulic Tool Company to ensure proper and safe operation of the tool. LUBRICATION Grease Grease...
VAPS 224 VICTAULIC ADJUSTABLE PIPE STAND INFORMATION When ordering parts, the following information is required for the Victaulic Tool Company to process the order and send the correct part(s). Request the RP-46 Repair Parts List for detailed drawings and parts listings.
Refer to the "Tool Ratings" section on hard. page 29. Pipe grooves do not Depth stop collars are not Refer to the "Groove Depth Adjustment" meet Victaulic adjusted correctly. section on page 16. specifications. Pipe is beyond the wall Refer to the "Tool Ratings" section on thickness capacity of the tool.
TOOLS INSTALLED ON A POWER DRIVE Problem Possible Cause Solution Pipe will not stay in the Incorrect pipe positioning of Refer to the "Long Pipe Lengths" section on grooving rolls. long pipe length. page 15. Roll set and pipe are not Flip the switch on the power drive to the rotating clockwise.
EXPLANATION OF CRITICAL ROLL GROOVE DIMENSIONS Standard Roll Groove Outside Diameter (“OD”) Dimension – The outside diameter of roll grooved pipe must not vary from the specifications listed in the following tables. The maximum allowable tolerance from square-cut pipe ends is 0.030 inch (0,8 mm) for 3 - 6-inch sizes.
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