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Victaulic RG3400 Operating And Maintenance Instruction Manual

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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
RG3400 Roll Grooving Tool
• Wear safety glasses, hardhat, foot protection, and hearing protection while working around pipe
preparation tools.
• 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
TM-RG3400 REV_A
Failure to follow instructions and warnings could result in death or serious
personal injury, property damage, and product damage.
• Before operating or servicing any pipe preparation tools, read all
instructions in the operating and maintenance manual and all warning
labels on the tool.
Original Instructions
WARNING
TM-RG3400
OGS

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  • Page 1 • 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TM-RG3400 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Hazard Identification ....2 Roll Part Numbers....22 Operator Safety Instructions .

  • Page 3: Hazard Identification

    OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The RG3400 Roll Grooving Tool is designed for the sole purpose of roll grooving pipe/tubing . The lessee or owner of this tool is responsible for ensuring that each operator reads this manual and fully understands the operation of this grooving tool PRIOR to working with the tool .
  • Page 4 . CAUTION The RG3400 tool is designed ONLY for roll grooving pipe/tubing sizes, materials, and wall thicknesses specified in this manual. Inspect the equipment. Before using the tool, check moveable parts for obstructions . Verify that tool components are installed and adjusted in accordance with the “Tool Setup”...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Victaulic. The RG3400 is a hydraulic feed tool for roll grooving pipe to receive Victaulic grooved pipe products . The RG3400 tool can be equipped with grooving rolls for 1 – 12-inch/DN25 – DN300 steel pipe, 2 –...

  • Page 6: Container Contents

    Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious personal injury. ROLL SETS The RG3400 tool shall be grounded properly in Roll sets are shipped with the tool based on accordance with all local and national electrical the initial order . The following table is a listing code requirements .

  • Page 7: Tool Nomenclature

    • 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. Locking Nut Depth Adjuster Nut...

  • Page 8: Tool Dimensions And Specifications

    TM-RG3400 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual TOOL DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS 45.5 inches 1156 mm 50.9 inches 1293 mm 33.8 inches 859 mm Tool Weight: 302 pounds/137 kg Voltage: 110/120/220-volt, Single Phase Frequency: 50/60 Hz Note: This tool has the following four motor options: 220V/50HZ, 220V/60HZ, 120V/60HZ, 110V/50HZ...

  • Page 9: Pre-Operation Adjustments

    Accidental startup of tool may result in 1 identifies the minimum pipe lengths that can serious personal injury. be grooved safely with the RG3400 . In addition, GROOVING ROLLS this table identifies the maximum pipe lengths that can be roll grooved without the use of a Verify that the proper roll set is installed on the tool .

  • Page 10: Pipe Lengths Suitable For Grooving

    TM-RG3400 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual LONG PIPE LENGTHS TABLE 1- PIPE LENGTHS SUITABLE FOR GROOVING 1. A pipe stand shall be used with pipe that is longer than the maximum length listed in Table 1 . Minimum Length...

  • Page 11: Groove Diameter Stop Adjustment

    TM-RG3400 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual GROOVE DIAMETER STOP ADJUSTMENT Hydraulic WARNING Pump Valve Hydraulic • Always disconnect the tool from the Pump Handle electrical source before making any tool adjustments. Accidental startup of tool may result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 12 TM-RG3400 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual Locking Nut Locking Nut Depth Adjuster Nut Depth Increment Adjuster Nut Marks Reference Increment Indicator Marks Reference 7. Tighten the locking nut downward against the Indicator top of the depth adjuster nut to secure the depth setting .

  • Page 13: Pipe Stabilizer Adjustment

    (4+1) counterclockwise . Perform groove at new depth setting and confirm final diameter with the Victaulic Go/No-Go Pipe Tape . The arrow shall fall within the groove diameter band, as shown in the “Final” example above . If it does not, repeat the adjustment procedure .

  • Page 14: Grooving Operation

    . CAUTION Hydraulic Pump • RG3400 tools are designed ONLY for roll Valve grooving pipe sizes and wall thicknesses outlined on page 21. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual will result in improper tool operation.
  • Page 15 TM-RG3400 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual Hydraulic Pump Hydraulic Valve Pump Handle 7. Operator and foot switch shall be positioned 12. To release the pipe, open the on the left side of the tool with the hydraulic hydraulic pump valve by turning the knob pump handle .

  • Page 16: Lower Roll Removal

    TM-RG3400 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual LOWER ROLL REMOVAL FOR LOWER ROLL REMOVAL FOR 2-3 1/2-INCH/DN50-DN90 ROLL 4-12-INCH/DN100-DN300 ROLL SETS SETS WARNING WARNING • Always disconnect the tool from the • Always disconnect the tool from the electrical source before making any tool electrical source before making any tool adjustments.

  • Page 17: Upper Roll Removal

    TM-RG3400 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual UPPER ROLL REMOVAL WARNING • Always disconnect the tool from the electrical source before making any tool adjustments. Accidental startup of tool may result in serious personal injury. Hydraulic Pump Valve 3. Remove the lower roll retaining nut from the lower roll arbor .

  • Page 18: Upper Roll Installation

    TM-RG3400 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual UPPER ROLL INSTALLATION LOWER ROLL INSTALLATION FOR 2-3 1/2-INCH/DN50-DN90 Clean the upper shaft to remove any dirt ROLL SETS before installation of the upper roll . Inspect the roller bearing inside the upper roll for proper Clean the main shaft and lower roll bore to lubrication and condition .
  • Page 19 TM-RG3400 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual LOWER ROLL INSTALLATION FOR 4-12-INCH/DN100-DN300 ROLL SETS Clean the arbor and lower roll bore to remove any dirt before installation of the lower roll . NOTE: To aid in removing the lower roll at a later...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    TM-RG3400 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual MAINTENANCE Drain Hydraulic System Hydraulic WARNING Pump Valve • Always disconnect the tool from the electrical source before making any tool adjustments. Accidental startup of tool may result in serious personal injury. 1. Open the hydraulic pump valve by turning the knob counterclockwise .

  • Page 21: Parts Ordering Information

    TM-RG3400 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION When ordering parts, the following information is required for Victaulic to process the order and send the correct part(s) . Parts can be ordered by calling 1-800-PICK-VIC . Tool Model Number...
  • Page 22 Victaulic publication 24.01, which can be viewed/downloaded by scanning the mobile QR code link to the right, or by clicking on this desktop link: https://www.victaulic.com/assets/uploads/literature/24.01.pdf RG3400 RATINGS - MAXIMUM PIPE SIZE AND WALL THICKNESS CAPACITY Pipe Size (inches/DN) Pipe 11/4...

  • Page 23: Roll Part Numbers

    TM-RG3400 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual INNOVATIVE GROOVE SYSTEM ROLL PART NUMBERS ROLL PART NUMBERS COPPER TUBING STEEL PIPE Pipe Size Roll Set Part inches/mm Numbers Pipe Size Roll Set Part 2 – 6 inches/DN Numbers RR02G34206 54.0 – 155.6...

  • Page 24: Link To Groove Specifications

    For the most up-to-date information regarding IGS roll groove specifications, reference the current revision of Victaulic publication 25 . 1 4, which can be viewed/downloaded by scanning the mobile QR code link to the right, or by clicking on this desktop link: https://www .
  • Page 27 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL RG3400 Roll Grooving Tool TM-RG3400 19721 REV A UPDATED 06/2023 RM00RG3400 VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY AND/OR ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND/OR OTHER COUNTRIES. © 2023 VICTAULIC COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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