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VE416FS & VE416FSD Failure to follow Instructions and warnings can result in serious injury. • Before installing, operating, or servicing the VE416FS or VE416FSD Tool read this Manual and all warning labels on the tool. • Always wear safety glasses and foot protection.
Tool Rating and Roll Selection, pages 29 and 30. TOOL SET-UP 1. Ground the power drive or tool. Be sure the power drive, used with the VE416FS or the VE416FSD drive motor, is connected to an internally grounded electrical system.
29 and 30. Use of the tools for other purposes or exceeding the pipe thickness maximums will over- load the tools, shorten tool life and may cause tool damage. Power Drive The VE416FS tool is designed for power operation by mounting directly onto a Victaulic VPD752 or a ® Ridgid 300 power drive, (45 rpm maximum chuck speed).
VE416FS & VE416FSD EXTENSION CORD REQUIREMENTS When pre-wired outlets are not available and an extension cord must be used, it is important to use the proper cord size (e.g., conductor size American Wire gauge). Cord size selection is based upon tool rating (amps) and cord length (feet).
Power Drive • Always wear safety glasses and foot protection. Stand If you have any questions about the safe operation of this tool, contact Victaulic Tool Company, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031, 610-559-3300. 0396 Rev. B ➂ ALWAYS KEEP THIS PAD WITH THE TOOL.
VE416FS pallet should contain: Before grooving, the tool head and legs must A. One small box which contains: be mounted on a Victaulic VPD752 or a Ridgid 300 power drive. The tool and power drive 1. 2"-3 ¹⁄₂ " roll set assembly.
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A level and even surface for power drive, tool, pipe stand and footing. 3. Prepare the power drive unit to receive the VE416FS tool. Remove threading dies, cut off 5. Slide tool head/mounting stand assembly attachments, etc. from the power drive. Fully...
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VE416FS & VE416FSD 8. Tighten the four (4) set screws as shown to 12. Loosen hex bolts to release lower legs (2) secure the tool on the support arms. and allow them to drop down to floor. Turn leg pads at bottom until they are resting flat on the 9.
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On the Victaulic VPD752 and Ridgid 300, put- ting the switch in the reverse position will pro- duce clockwise rotation of the chuck, lower roll and pipe.
VE416FS & VE416FSD GROOVING ROLLS 3. Place tool on level ground or platform and Make sure the proper roll set is on the tool for secure to the platform or floor. The tool’s legs the pipe size and material to be grooved. They...
VE416FS & VE416FSD GROOVABLE PIPE LENGTHS The VE416FS/FSD is capable of grooving short pipe lengths without the use of a pipe stand (see Table 1, on this page), or long pipe lengths Grooving rolls can crush or cut up to double randoms (approximately 40 ft.), fingers and hands.
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It may be nec- essary to use an angle less than ¹⁄₂°. Pipe exceed- Figure 1 shows the Victaulic adjustable pipe stand ing Maximum Allowable Flare, Column 8, Roll (VAPS 112). VAPS 112 is suitable for ³⁄₄" to 12"...
VE416FS & VE416FSD ROLL GUARD ADJUSTMENT The VE416FS/FSD guards must be adjusted every time rolls are changed or pipe size or wall thickness is different from previous pipe grooved. Always turn off power before making any tool adjustments. Accidental start up of tool may result in serious injury.
VE416FS & VE416FSD 6. Close hand pump valve. 7. Pump upper roll down into firm contact 9. Loosen the wing nuts and adjust each with pipe. guard to conform to and lightly pinch the pad against the pipe. Tighten wing nuts to secure guards in position.
VE416FS & VE416FSD ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 1. Make sure proper roll set is on the tool for the pipe size requiring grooving. Rolls are marked with pipe size and part number. 5. Advance stabilizer inward with hand wheel until stabilizer wheel lightly contracts pipe as shown, then tighten locking handle.
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VE416FS & VE416FSD To achieve proper diameter: 1. Determine the size and thickness of pipe to be grooved. See pipe dimensions page 31 to determine proper schedule. 4. Using a piece of scrap pipe or short piece of pipe (refer to the Groovable Pipe Lengths Table...
(Steps 6 and 7) until injury. groove diameter is within tolerance. 1. Plug the VE416FSD or power drive into an internally grounded electrical source. Make sure the VE416FSD or power drive is grounded. Consult power drive manufacturer's instruc- tions when using the VE416FS.
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• Always groove pipe in a clockwise direction only. 2. When using the VE416FS, set power drive • Never groove pipe shorter than what is switch to produce clockwise rotation of lower recommended.
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VE416FS & VE416FSD 11. Depress and hold down foot switch. The pipe will begin to rotate clockwise. As the pipe rotates, begin grooving by slowly pumping the pump handle. NOTICE Do not pump too fast, but at a rate sufficient to 7.
VE416FS & VE416FSD UPPER ROLL 15. Open hydraulic release valve to release 1. Open hand pump release valve (turn knob pipe. Remove pipe from tool. counterclockwise) which will move slide to the full open position. NOTICE Groove diameter should be correct for the diame- ter and wall thickness of pipe for which it was set under Groove Diameter Stop Adjustment.
VE416FS & VE416FSD LOWER ROLL 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.
VE416FS & VE416FSD 3. Place ³⁄₄" flat washer (Part No. N-W01-120- 2. Install upper roll retaining plate and bolt. 000) onto ³⁄₄" ✕ ³⁄₄" hex head cap screw (Part Align tab on plate with recess in the slide as No. N-S02-120-304). Install bolt and washer as shown.
Replacement parts, applicable only to these tools, should be ordered from Victaulic to assure proper operation of the tool. All special parts are FOB Easton, Pennsylvania, at the price in effect at the time of ordering...
VE416FS & VE416FSD VE416FSD ONLY LUBRICATION – MONTHLY 1. Lubricate drive gear as shown with a spray type heavy duty open gear lubricant (Lubri- plate Gear Shield Extra Heavy or equivalent). To thoroughly lubricate, plug tool into proper outlet and jog drive gear around to several loca- tions by depressing foot switch momentarily and then lubricating the gear at each position.
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VE416FS & VE416FSD AIR BLEEDING 3. Open release valve by turning counter- clockwise and allow air to escape. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 several times to bleed all the air from the system. 5. Check oil level and add oil if necessary.
Order parts from the nearest Victaulic sales office. Consult the back page of this Instruction Also available is Victaulic Model 224. It has fea- Manual for the nearest Victaulic sales office. tures similar to Model 112. It is suitable for pipe sizes from 2 - 24".
Pipe will not stay in grooving Incorrect pipe positioning on See “Groovable Pipe Lengths”. rolls. long pipes. Power drive running See “Tool Setup” (VE416FS). counterclockwise (VE416FS). Pipe stops rotating during Rust or dirt has built up on lower Remove accumulation from grooving.
VE416FS & VE416FSD TOOL RATING AND ROLL SELECTION STANDARD AND “ES” ROLLS – COLOR CODED BLACK 0135-2A Nominal Wall Thickness Dimensions – Inches/ Nom. Steel Stainless Steel Aluminum PVC Plastic Standard “ES” Size Pipe Pipe Pipe Pipe Roll Roll Inches Min.
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† 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.
VE416FS & VE416FSD ROLL GROOVE SPECIFICATIONS STEEL PIPE AND ALL MATERIALS GROOVED WITH STANDARD AND “RX” ROLLS Exaggerated for Clarity 0135-6A Dimensions – Inches/ millimeters Pipe Outside Dia. Groove Dia. C Nom. Grv. Nom. Max. Gasket Groove Pipe Depth Min. Allow.
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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 ®...
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