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• Save the operating and maintenance manual in a place accessible to all operators of the tool. If you need additional copies of any literature, or if you have questions concerning the safe and proper operation of any pipe preparation tools, contact Victaulic, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031, Phone: 1-800-PICK VIC, E-Mail: pickvic@victaulic.com...
. Additional copies of identifies possible hazards or unsafe this manual are available upon request through practices that could result in personal Victaulic, or can be downloaded at victaulic .com . injury and product or property damage DANGER if instructions, including recommended precautions, are not followed.
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. Do not overload the tool . moving parts . If the tool does not contain a Maintain tool with care. Keep the tool clean safety foot switch, contact Victaulic . to ensure proper and safe performance . Do not over-reach. Maintain proper footing Follow the instructions for matching roll sets and balance at all times .
Upon receipt of the tool, confirm that all and maintenance instructions manual, necessary components are included . If any contains trademarks, copyrights, and/or components are missing, contact Victaulic . patented features that are the exclusive CONTAINER CONTENTS property of Victaulic.
TM-RG3600 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual POWER REQUIREMENTS EXTENSION CORD REQUIREMENTS When pre-wired outlets are not available and DANGER an extension cord must be used, it is important to use the proper cord size (i .e . Conductor Size •...
If you need additional copies of any literature, or if you have questions concerning the safe and proper operation of any pipe preparation tools, contact Victaulic, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031, Phone 1-800-PICK VIC, E-Mail: pickvic@victaulic.com.
TM-RG3600 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual TOOL DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS 508 mm 546 mm 711 mm Tool weight is 29 kilograms/64 pounds . Tool weight includes the tool head assembly and hand pump assembly . Tool sound pressure is 85 .5 dB(A), while tool sound power is 93 .5 dB(A) . All measurements taken with a Rems Amigo ®...
TM-RG3600 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual SETUP OF THE TOOL HEAD Select a location for the tool and pipe stand by taking into consideration the following ASSEMBLY factors: WARNING a. The required power supply (refer to the “Power Requirements” section) b.
TM-RG3600 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual SETUP OF THE POWER DRIVE DANGER • DO NOT connect power until instructed otherwise. Failure to follow this instruction could result in serious personal injury. Insert the drive bushing into the drive motor . Remove the retainer plate and bolt from the universal drive adapter at the rear of the tool .
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If the tool does not outlined in steps 9a and 9b that follow . contain a safety foot switch, contact Remove foot from the safety foot switch . Victaulic. Operating the tool without a safety foot switch could result in serious personal Rotation injury.
TM-RG3600 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual PRE-OPERATION CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Every Victaulic roll grooving tool is checked, adjusted, and tested at the factory prior to shipment . However, before operating the tool, the following checks and adjustments should be made to verify proper tool operation .
RG3600 Roll Grooving Tools are capable of For proper tool operation and production of grooving short pipe lengths without the use of grooves that are within Victaulic specifications, a pipe stand . Refer to the “Short Pipe Lengths” the following guidelines must be followed .
TM-RG3600 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual LONG PIPE LENGTHS Refer to Table 1, noting that for DN250 diameter stainless steel pipe, the CAUTION minimum length that should be roll grooved is 255 mm . • For long pipe lengths, verify that the pipe Roll groove a 5 .9-m length of pipe and a stand is positioned properly.
If the power drive in the previous sections of this manual is not supplied with a safety foot switch, have been followed . contact Victaulic. Operating the tool without a safety foot switch could result in serious personal injury.
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TM-RG3600 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual Depress the safety foot switch pedal . Verify Insert a length of pipe that is the correct that the lower roll rotates away from the size and wall thickness over the lower roll . operator when viewed from the front of Verify that the pipe end contacts the lower- the tool .
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TM-RG3600 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual The operator should be positioned on the safety foot switch/hydraulic hand pump side of the tool . While supporting the pipe, pump the handle of the hydraulic hand pump to bring the upper roll down into firm contact with the pipe .
TM-RG3600 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual ROLL CHANGING WARNING The RG3600 Roll Grooving Tool is designed • DO NOT place hands inside the pipe end with rolls to accommodate several pipe sizes, or in the area of the grooving rolls while eliminating the need for frequent roll changes .
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TM-RG3600 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual Lift the upper roll shaft latch . Lift the upper roll out of the tool body . With one hand holding the upper roll in place, use the other to pull the upper shaft out from the front of the tool .
TM-RG3600 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual LOWER ROLL REMOVAL Remove the alternate upper roll from the storage pin and replace it with the roll that was just removed from the tool . LOWER ROLL INSTALLATION Using a 24-mm wrench, loosen and remove the main shaft nut and washer .
. Replacement parts must be ordered from Place upper shaft through upper roll . Victaulic to verify proper and safe operation of the tool . LUBRICATION After every eight hours of operation, lubricate the tool .
TM-RG3600 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS NOTICE • The products listed below are recommendations only. Victaulic does not endorse, sponsor, or have any affiliation with the following manufacturers. • Always verify that the grease or oil is...
Verify that pipe is against the lower-roll backstop flange. Refer to the or pipe is not tracking properly. “Long Pipe Lengths” section for proper pipe stand positioning. In the event of tool malfunction outside the scope of the troubleshooting section, contact Victaulic Engineering Services for assistance. TM-RG3600 REV_C...
For the most up-to-date information regarding roll groove specifications, reference the current revision of Victaulic publication 25 . 1 3, which can be viewed/downloaded by scanning the mobile QR code link to the right, or by clicking on this desktop link: https://www .
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