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Victaulic CG336 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Portable cut groover for 3"-36" awwa ductile iron pipe
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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
CG336 Portable Cut Groover for 3" – 36"
AWWA Ductile Iron Pipe
• 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
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WARNING
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
TM-CG336
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  • Page 1 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 Original Instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Container Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Victaulic ..... . . 36 Ring Assembly Nomenclature .

  • Page 3: Hazard Identification

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual HAZARD IDENTIFICATION OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Definitions for identifying the various hazard levels are provided below . CG336 Series Portable Cut Groovers are designed for the sole purpose of cut grooving This safety alert symbol indicates AWWA ductile iron pipe .
  • Page 4 TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual DANGER CAUTION Avoid using the tool in potentially CG336 tools are designed ONLY for dangerous environments. Do not expose grooving pipe sizes, materials, and wall the tool to rain, and do not use the tool in thicknesses designated in this manual.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • “A” Dimension Modules resulting in death or serious personal injury • Cutoff Blades and property damage. • Tool Bits CG336 RATINGS - MAXIMUM PIPE SIZE AND WALL THICKNESS CAPACITY Pipe Size – inches Pipe Material Component Base Kit –...
  • Page 6 TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual CONTAINER CONTENTS (CONTINUED) 8" – 12" Steel Job Box 14" – 18" Weight: 378 lbs ./172 kg NOTE: This weight is with an empty tool bag . Steel Job Box Contents 20" – 24"...

  • Page 7: Ring Assembly 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. • Any references to components from other manufacturers are noted as such and are registered trademarks or trademarks of those manufacturers.

  • Page 8: Tool Head Assembly Nomenclature

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual TOOL HEAD ASSEMBLY NOMENCLATURE Motor Guard Battery Motor Holder Milwaukee* LED Activity M18* Light Battery Manual Push Cuto Button Module Floating Head Sensor Motion Locking Guide Block Wheel Tool Bit Fixed Holder Tool...

  • Page 9: Unpacking The Ring Assemblies

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual UNPACKING THE RING ASSEMBLIES 2a. Remove the bolt attaching each angle clamp to the tool . The rings are securely restrained in the wooden 2b. Rotate each angle clamp away from tool .
  • Page 10 TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual 5. Using a hoist or other means, slowly lift the 7. Reinstall and tighten the three screws to ring into an upright position . secure the drive tripper mechanism . 8. Loosen the two hex bolts on the foot base .

  • Page 11: Tool Dimensions And Specifications

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual TOOL DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions – inches/millimeters Tool Assembled Tool Weight Size lbs/kg 3" – 12" 1270 609.6 457.2 914.4 138.3 14" – 18" 1422.4 457.2 914.4 151.5 20" – 24" 1600.2 965.2 914.4...

  • Page 12: Power Requirements

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual POWER REQUIREMENTS EXTENSION CORD REQUIREMENTS DANGER When pre-wired outlets are not available and an extension cord must be used, it is important • To reduce the risk of to use the proper cord size (i .e . Conductor Size electric shock, check American Wire Gauge) .

  • Page 13: Pipe Setup

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual PIPE SETUP MOTOR SETUP All coarse scale, dirt, and other foreign material WARNING must be removed from the interior and exterior surfaces of the pipe ends . • While the foot rest may be used to...
  • Page 14 TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual Reference the “Gear Selection Table” below for WARNING the correct gear settings for each specific ring size . The electric motor features a safety delay. After depressing the switch, the motor will Left-Hand Side take 2 seconds to begin.

  • Page 15: Tool Setup

    Tool head setup - cutoff £ Install tool heads onto tool £ Ring Selection The CG336 has four rings to select from for the Follow steps 1-4 below to change the pipe size needed: configuration for pipe sizes 3" – 18" . •...

  • Page 16: Grooving Head Setup

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual GROOVING HEAD SETUP 4. Using a cloth, wipe the slot until it is clean . Each of the two tool head assemblies can be used for grooving or cutoff operations . Select one and set it on a work surface .

  • Page 17: Cutoff Head Setup

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual 7. Tighten the three tool bit holder screws while 10. Move the floating head, leaving a 1/8" pressing the tool bit holder into the slot . The tool gap between the head and body . Remove the bit holder will sit slightly out of the slot .
  • Page 18 TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual 3a. Select the proper cutoff module for the pipe 5. Verify the back end of the cutoff blade shank size and groove type (rigid vs . flexible) . The size is flush with the side of the cutoff module .
  • Page 19 TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual 8. Using the supplied 3/16" T-handle hex NOTICE wrench, tighten the three tool holder screws on the floating head . Do not tighten the depth • The motion locking block must only be adjustment screw .

  • Page 20: Pipe Spacer And Grip Installation

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual PIPE SPACER AND GRIP 4. Attach pipe grips to the pipe spacers using the same method . INSTALLATION Select the pipe spacers needed for the pipe diameter . Pipe size is engraved on each spacer block .

  • Page 21: Tool Head Mount Adjustment

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual TOOL HEAD MOUNT ADJUSTMENT Each tool head mount is secured to the ring with (6) M8 x 1 .25 x 20mm flat socket head screws . The tool head mount has a key that fits into a slot in the face of the ring . For most pipe sizes, the two tool head mounts on each ring will be secured such that the radius edge of the mount aligns with the inside diameter of the ring and all (6) fasteners can be used .

  • Page 22: Mount Tool To Pipe

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual MOUNT TOOL TO PIPE NOTICE Verify pipe is securely mounted – refer to the • While the tool is capable of fully grooving “Pipe Setup” section on page 14 . Verify each and cutting a pipe with the ring not...

  • Page 23: Install Drive Motor Assembly

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual INSTALL DRIVE MOTOR 4. Set speed adjustment to slow speed . Verify gear selector switches are set correctly . Tool will ASSEMBLY stall or not cut correctly if correct gear setting is Verify the two motor flange bolts are loose not used .

  • Page 24: Tool Head Installation

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual TOOL HEAD INSTALLATION Verify drive motor is not plugged in and the Milwaukee batteries have been removed from the grooving and cutoff heads . Verify the two wedge blocks are loose on each mount .
  • Page 25 TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual 6. Use the center jack if needed to loosen WARNING wedge block . Be careful to not let the cutoff head slide into the pipe or out of the mount . • Verify that the wedge block bolts are tightened sufficiently.

  • Page 26: Grooving Head Groove Depth Setup - Alternate Method

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual GROOVING HEAD GROOVE DEPTH 4. Loosen the three tool holder screws . SETUP – ALTERNATE METHOD There is an alternate method to setting up groove depth . The previous description in the “Grooving Head Setup” section was for a grooving head that was not yet installed on the ring .

  • Page 27: Grooving / Cutoff Operations

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual GROOVING / CUTOFF OPERATIONS 3. Press the foot switch and allow the cutoff and grooving heads to make a single rotation 1. Install a Milwaukee battery on both the around the pipe . If either the cutoff blade or cutoff head and grooving head .
  • Page 28 TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual 5. Press the foot switch and allow the tool 7. Using the manual push button on the heads to advance automatically into the pipe for grooving head, retract the tool bit completely grooving and cutoff .
  • Page 29 TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual 10. When finished with the depth adjustment, 13. When there are no more chips or cutting tighten the three tool holder screws while happening with the groove, stop the tool and use pressing the tool holder into the slot . The tool the manual push button on the grooving head to holder will sit slightly out of the slot .
  • Page 30 TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual 15. Using the manual push button on the cutoff 18. Use a pipe tape to measure the groove head, retract the floating head completely . diameter . Refer to the “Groove Specifications” Remove the Milwaukee battery from the section on page 37 .

  • Page 31: Grooving Short Sections Of Pipe

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual GROOVING SHORT SECTIONS OF PIPE 4. Using the supplied 10mm T-handle hex key, start extending the pipe spacers using the The instructions below show this process using spacer adjusting bolts on the outside diameter of the 3"...
  • Page 32 TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual 7. Slide a tool head in each mount slowly . Stop 10. Use a pipe tape to measure the groove when the tip of the cutting tool is 1/4" from the diameter . Refer to the “Groove Specifications”...

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual MAINTENANCE Verify batteries are sufficiently charged . DANGER • Before performing any maintenance on the tool, disconnect power from the electrical source. Failure to follow this instruction could result in death or serious personal injury.

  • Page 34: Parts Ordering Information

    When ordering parts, reference the latest Part Number: R000336KIT version of the RP-CG336 Repair Parts List, Accessories: which can be downloaded at victaulic .com . The following information is required for Victaulic to Optional Platform process the order and send the correct part(s) .

  • Page 35: Battery Disposal Requirements

    TM-CG336 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual BATTERY DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS The toolbox may contain lithium-ion batteries that require care in storage, transport, and disposal . Any expired batteries shall be disposed of properly in accordance with the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Used Lithium-Ion Batteries website and any additional local/jobsite requirements .

  • Page 36: Groove Specifications For Rigid Radius Cut Groove - Ductile Iron Pipe

    GROOVE SPECIFICATIONS For the most up-to-date information regarding radius cut groove specifications, reference the current revision of Victaulic publication 25 .05, which can be viewed/ downloaded by scanning the mobile QR code link to the right, or by clicking on this desktop link: https://assets .
  • Page 37 TM-CG336 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL CG336 Portable Cut Groover for 3" – 36" AWWA Ductile Iron Pipe UPDATED 12/2024 TM-CG336 21037 REV D RM000CG336 VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY AND/OR ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND/OR...

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