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Victaulic Groove-N-Go VE106 Operating And Maintenance Instruction Manual

Portable pipe/tubing roll grooving tool
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Operating and Maintenance
VE106 Groove-N-Go
Portable Pipe/Tubing Roll
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  • Page 1 • 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Accessories ..... . . 25 VAPS112 Victaulic Adjustable Introduction ......3 Pipe Stand .

  • Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions

    Additional copies of remain clear of other personnel. this manual are available upon request through the Victaulic Tool Company. 12. Keep work areas clean. Keep the work area around the tool clear of any obstructions This tool is designed ONLY for roll that could limit the movement of the operator.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Victaulic Company. cord. Never yank the cord out of the recepta- cle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and The Victaulic VE106 Groove-N-Go tool is a sharp objects. very portable, semi-automated, manual-feed tool for roll grooving pipe/tubing to receive 21.

  • Page 5: Ve106 Groove-N-Go Container Contents

    VE106 GROOVE-N-GO POWER REQUIREMENTS CONTAINER CONTENTS DANGER • To reduce the risk of electric shock, check the electrical source for proper grounding. • Before performing any mainte- nance on the tool, disconnect the power cord from the electri- cal source. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious personal injury.

  • Page 6: Tool Nomenclature

    If you have any questions about the safe operation of this tool, If you have any questions about the safe operation of this tool, contact Victaulic Tool Company, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA contact Victaulic Tool Company, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031, 18044-0031, 610/559-3300 610-559-3300.

  • Page 7: Tool Setup

    included. Refer to the "Receiving the Tool" TOOL SETUP section on page 3. Select a location for the tool by taking into consideration the following factors (refer WARNING to the drawing below for overall dimensions): • DO NOT connect the tool to the electrical source 2a.
  • Page 8 With the tool in the vertical (upright) posi- Remove the legs from the leg storage tion, install the third leg into the socket adja- tubes. Install the two front legs by inserting cent to the drive motor. Rotate the leg so that them into the sockets located on the under- the foot points away from the tool.
  • Page 9 If the tool does not contain a safety foot Failure to follow these instructions could result in switch, contact the Victaulic Tool Company. death or serious personal injury. Operating the tool without a safety foot switch could result in serious personal injury.

  • Page 10: Pre-Operation Checks And Adjustments

    PRE-OPERATION CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Every Victaulic roll grooving tool is checked, adjusted, and tested at the factory prior to shipment. However, before attempting to operate the tool, the following checks and adjustments should be made to ensure prop- er tool operation.

  • Page 11: Pipe/Tubing Lengths Suitable For Grooving

    NOTICE and exterior surfaces of the pipe/tubing ends. • Grooved pipe/tubing nipples, shorter than those listed in Table 1, are available from Victaulic. CAUTION TABLE 1 – PIPE/TUBING LENGTHS • For maximum grooving roll life, remove foreign...

  • Page 12: Long Pipe/Tubing Lengths

    NOTICE • Figure 1 shows a typical pipe stand • Victaulic offers several pipe stands, such as the VAPS112 and VAPS224. The VAPS112 is suitable for – 12-inch sizes. The VAPS224 is suitable for 2– 24- inch sizes. Refer to the "Accessories" section on page 25.

  • Page 13: Groove Diameter Stop Adjustment

    GROOVE DIAMETER STOP ADJUSTMENT The groove diameter stop must be adjusted for each pipe/tubing size or change in wall thickness. The groove diameter, which is identified as the “C” dimension, is listed under the "Roll Groove Specifications" section, start- ing on page 31. In addition, a label is affixed to the tool, which lists the “C”...
  • Page 14 Pipe Lower Roll Backstop Flange Make sure the pipe/tubing end contacts the lower-roll backstop flange completely. Locate the groove-depth gauges on the tool. Remove the wing nut from the gauge retainer, and select the proper groove-depth gauge for the pipe size being grooved. Continue supporting the pipe manually.
  • Page 15 • Never groove pipe/tubing that is shorter than the • The “C” dimension (groove diameter) must conform recommended lengths listed in this manual. to Victaulic specifications to ensure proper joint • Never wear loose clothing, loose gloves, or anything performance.

  • Page 16: Grooving Operation

    NOTE: A quarter-turn either way will change GROOVING OPERATION the groove diameter adjustment by approxi- mately 0.013 inch (0,3 mm) or 0.051 inch (1,3 mm) per full turn. DANGER 12. Prepare another trial groove, and check • To reduce the risk of electric the groove diameter (“C”...
  • Page 17 If the drive motor does not contain a safety • Never groove pipe/tubing that is shorter than the foot switch, contact the Victaulic Tool Company. recommended lengths listed in this manual. Operating the tool without a safety foot switch could •...
  • Page 18 Rotate the feed screw clockwise to bring the upper roll into firm contact with the pipe/tubing. Continue to support the pipe, or use a pipe stand for long pipe/tubing lengths. Insert a length of pipe/tubing that is the Refer to the "Long Pipe/Tubing Lengths" sec- correct size and thickness onto the lower roll.
  • Page 19 12. Continue the grooving process until the groove diameter stop makes firm contact with the top of the body nut. 13. Continue to rotate the pipe/tubing for one to three revolutions to ensure groove comple- tion. 14. Release the safety foot switch pedal, and withdraw foot from the safety foot switch.

  • Page 20: Roll Changing

    ROLL CHANGING WARNING • Before making any tool adjustments, always discon- nect the power cord from the electrical source. Accidental startup of the tool could result in serious personal injury. The VE106 Groove-N-Go roll grooving tool is designed with rolls to accommodate several pipe/tubing sizes, which eliminates the need for frequent roll changes.
  • Page 21 Using a punch and hammer (these tools are not furnished), tap the lower roll/main shaft out from the rear of the tool, as shown above. Remove the drive key from the rear of the shaft. Pull the lower roll/main shaft out from the front of the tool head.

  • Page 22: Upper Roll Removal

    UPPER ROLL REMOVAL Follow the “Upper Roll Installation” sec- tion shown below. The same upper roll is used for standard grooving of carbon steel pipe and stainless UPPER ROLL INSTALLATION steel pipe. Select the proper upper roll for the pipe When preparing to groove copper tubing or size and material to be grooved.

  • Page 23: Lower Roll/Main Shaft Installation

    LOWER ROLL/MAIN SHAFT INSTALLATION Select the proper lower roll/main shaft for the pipe size and material to be grooved. Re- fer to the "Tool Rating and Roll Selection" sec- tion on page 28. NOTICE • Upper roll installation must be complete prior to Install the lower roll/main shaft into the proceeding with lower roll/main shaft installation.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Preventive maintenance during opera- tion will pay for itself in repair and operating savings. Replacement parts must be ordered from Victaulic Tool Company to ensure proper and safe operation of the tool. VE106 Groove-N-Go Tool...
  • Page 25 Apply grease underneath the toggle pad. Apply grease to the locations where the roll arm slides against the tool body. After every 8 hours of operation, apply grease to the grease fitting of the upper roll shaft. Apply grease to the ball-and-socket joint of the toggle pad.

  • Page 26: Parts Ordering Information

    VAPS224 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-VE106 Repair Parts List for detailed drawings and parts listings.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Pipe/tubing will not Incorrect pipe/tubing Refer to the "Long Pipe/Tubing Lengths" stay in grooving rolls. positioning of long pipe/tubing section on page 11. length. Lower roll/main shaft and pipe/ Turn the drive motor switch to the opposite tubing are not rotating rotation position.
  • Page 28 Pipe/tubing grooves Groove diameter stop is not Refer to the "Groove Diameter Stop do not meet Victaulic adjusted correctly. Adjustment" section on page 12. specifications. Pipe/tubing is beyond the wall Refer to the "Tool Rating and Roll Selection"...

  • Page 29: Tool Rating And Roll Selection

    In addition, the following pipe sizes may be roll grooved: 76,1 mm; 108,0 mm; 127,0 mm; 133,0 mm; 139,7 mm; 152,4 mm; 159,0 mm; and 165,1 mm. Contact Victaulic Tool Company for details. STANDARD ROLLS FOR SCHEDULE 5S AND 10S STAINLESS STEEL PIPE –...

  • Page 30: Rolls For Cts Us Standard - Astm Drawn Copper Tubing - Color-Coded Copper

    ROLLS FOR CTS US STANDARD – ASTM DRAWN COPPER TUBING – COLOR-CODED COPPER Tube Size Dimensions – inches/millimeters Actual Outside Copper Tubing Wall Thickness * Nominal Diameter Copper Roll Size inches inches (mm) Minimum Maximum Part Numbers 2.125 0.042 0.083 54,0 2.625 0.065...

  • Page 31: Explanation Of Critical Roll Groove Dimensions

    EXPLANATION OF CRITICAL ROLL GROOVE DIMENSIONS Exaggerated for clarity 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 1 - 3-inch sizes and 0.045 inch (1,1 mm) for 4 –...

  • Page 32: Roll Groove Specifications

    VE106 Groove-N-Go Tool...

  • Page 33: Standard-Wall Pipe Or Plastic-Coated Pipe Joined With Style Hp-70Es Endseal Couplings

    VE106 Groove-N-Go Tool...

  • Page 34: Copper Tubing To Cts Us Standard -

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  • Page 35: Facilities Locations

    Allentown, PA 18103 86-21-58855151 Prijkelstraat 36 86-21-58851298 (fax) 1-610-559-3488 9810 Nazareth, Belgium 1-610-923-3170 (fax) vicap@victaulic.com 32-9-381-15-00 cps@victaulic.com 32-9-380-44-38 (fax) viceuro@victaulic.be ® TM-VE106 3736 Rev.B 5/05 Registered Trademark of Victaulic © Copyright 2005 Victaulic SKU #WCAS-6APNYT Printed in U.S.A. RM00PRG100 VE106 Groove-N-Go Tool...

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