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• 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.
OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The VE272SFS is designed only for roll groov- Prevent accidental startups. Place the ing pipe/tubing. Use of this tool requires dex- switch on the power drive to the “OFF” posi- terity and mechanical skills, as well as sound tion before plugging the unit into the electrical safety habits.
19. Do not operate the tool at speeds ex- sive property of Victaulic Company. ceeding those specified in this manual. The Victaulic VE272SFS tool is a semi-auto- 20. Do not abuse the foot switch cord. mated, hydraulic feed tool for roll grooving Never yank the cord out of the receptacle.
VE272SFS tools are designed for operation with a power drive. Tools mount directly onto ® a Victaulic VPD752 Power Drive or a Ridgid 300 Power Drive with a 38-rpm maximum chuck speed. Power must be supplied to the power drive through a safety foot switch to ensure safe op- eration.
NOTICE • 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 Company. ➀ Hydraulic...
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury. The standard VE272SFS tool is intended for Remove threading dies, cutoff attach- field or shop setup. Before grooving, the tool ments, etc. from the power drive. Extend the...
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Rotate the assembly until it seats completely in the socket. The hex head bolts on the legs should be facing toward the back of the machine (toward the power drive). VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
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CLOCKWISE rotation of the chuck when viewed from the front of the tool. On the Victaulic VPD752 or Ridgid 300 Power Drive, placing the switch in the RE- VERSE position will produce clockwise rota- tion of the chuck, lower roll, and pipe/tubing.
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20. Depress the safety foot switch, check the VE272SFS TOOL SETUP IS NOW rotation of the chuck and lower roll, and make COMPLETE. sure the tool is stable. If rotation is counter- clockwise, place the switch on the power drive to the opposite position. If the tool wob-...
Roll sets are marked with the pipe/tubing size, part number, and they The VE272SFS is capable of grooving short are color coded for the pipe/tubing material. pipe/tubing lengths without the use of a pipe Refer to the "Tool Rating and Roll Selection"...
Table 1, shorten NOTICE the next-to-last piece so that the last piece is • Figure 1 shows the Victaulic Adjustable Pipe Stand as long (or longer) than the minimum length (VAPS 112). The VAPS 112 is suitable for - 12- specified.
Accidental startup of the tool could result in serious personal injury. VE272SFS guards must be adjusted every time rolls are changed or when the pipe/tub- ing size or wall thickness is different from pipe/tubing that was grooved previously.
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Remove the guard-setting pad from its storage hook beneath the pump support. Hold the guard-setting pad firmly against the pipe/tubing, and push it under the roll guards until it is flush against the red plate. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
ADJUSTMENT (Applies only to tools equipped with the optional pipe stabilizer) The optional pipe stabilizer for the VE272SFS is designed to prevent pipe sway for 8 – 12-inch NPS sizes in short and long lengths. When the stabilizer is adjusted for a selected...
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DO NOT adjust the sta- bilizer too far inward, since it will skew the pipe to the left and off center, resulting in ex- cessive pipe-end flare. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
NOTICE • The markings provide an approximate groove diam- eter adjustment and are not exact groove diameter settings. Variations in pipe/tubing OD and wall thickness make it impossible to calibrate the groove diameter stop exactly. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
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The average reading must be within the required groove diameter specification. CAUTION • The “C” dimension (groove diameter) must conform to Victaulic specifications to ensure proper joint performance. Failure to follow this instruction could cause joint failure, resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
• Always groove pipe/tubing in a CLOCKWISE direc- tion only. tool. On the Victaulic VPD752 Power Drive and Ridgid 300 Power Drive, place the switch • Never groove pipe/tubing that is shorter than the recommended lengths listed in this manual.
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• DO NOT place hands inside the pipe/tubing end or ments), remove hands from the pipe/tubing. in the area of the grooving rolls or stabilizer roller while the pipe/tubing is still rotating. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
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Remove the pipe/tubing from the tool. NOTICE • The groove diameter must be within specification for the diameter and wall thickness of pipe/tubing. The groove diameter should be checked and adjusted, as necessary, to ensure grooves remain within specification. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
Accidental startup of the tool could result in serious personal injury. The VE272SFS roll grooving tool is designed with rolls to accommodate several pipe/tub- ing sizes, which eliminates the need for fre- quent roll changes.
Store these items in a clean, dry location. Using a wrench, loosen (counterclock- wise) the thicker nut on the threaded stud of the arbor. Back off the nut approximately inch (6 mm) without removing it from the threaded stud of the arbor. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
Using a wrench, loosen (counterclock- wise) and remove the bolt from the upper roll. Store the bolt in a clean, dry location. Remove the upper roll assembly. Store the upper roll in a clean, dry location. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
• If the arbor was insufficiently lubricated, it may be difficult to remove it from the drive shaft. • The arbor features three - 20 UNC tapped holes so that jack bolts (not supplied) can be used to push the arbor out of the tool. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
Tighten the lower roll/adapter assembly bly. by turning counterclockwise. Lightly lubricate the lower roll/adapter assembly with dry graphite spray (supplied with the tool and available from the Victaulic Tool Company). NOTICE • The -inch and 1 – 1 -inch lower roll/adapter...
Loosen the guards, if necessary, to ease installation. Make sure the red plate engages the two pins on the arm and that it contacts the front of the upper roll shaft. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
CLOCKWISE. Lightly lubricate the arbor with dry graphite spray (supplied with the tool and available from the Victaulic Tool Company). With a wrench engaged on the square end of the lower roll/adapter assembly, re-...
This will confirm proper roll installation. Install the flat washer and thick nut onto the threaded stud of the arbor in front of the lower roll. Tighten the thick nut clockwise securely with a wrench. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
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Open the hand pump valve by turning the knob counterclockwise. Lower roll installation for 2-inch and larg- er sizes is now complete. Before grooving, follow all steps in the "Pre-Operation Checks and Adjustments" section on page 11. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
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. LUBRICATION Lubricate the linkage mechanisms, the arm pivot point, and the arm sliding surfaces...
-inch lower roll (if equipped) and the 1 – 1 -inch lower roll. Lightly lubricate the lower rolls with dry graphite spray (supplied with the tool and available from the Victaulic Remove the hand pump/pump support Tool Company). from the tool base.
Continue to hold the pump above the hydraulic cylinder, and close the fill plug. Install the hand pump/pump support securely to the tool by following steps 15 – 17 of the “Tool Setup” section on page 9. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
VAPS 224 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-272SFS Repair Parts List for detailed drawings and parts listings.
STABILIZER ASSEMBLY A pipe stabilizer is available to prevent pipe sway on 8 – 12-inch pipe sizes. Contact the Victaulic Tool Company for details. OPTIONAL ROLLS Refer to the "Tool Rating and Roll Selection" section, starting on page 39, for rolls that are available for different materials and groove specifications.
Pipe/tubing has a pronounced Grind the raised welds flush with the interior loud thumps or weld seam. pipe/tubing and exterior surfaces 2 inches bangs occur (50 mm) back from the pipe/tubing end. approximately once every revolution of the pipe/tubing. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
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32. dimensions do not Incorrect upper roll, lower roll, Install the correct rolls. Refer to the "Tool meet Victaulic or both installed on the tool. Rating and Roll Selection" section, starting specifications. on page 39. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
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; 159,0 mm; 165,1 mm; 216,3 mm; 267,4 mm; and 318,5 mm. Contact Victaulic Tool Company for details. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
In addition, the following pipe sizes may be roll grooved: 76,1 mm; 108,0 mm; 133,0 mm; 139,7 mm; 159,0 mm; and 165,1 mm. Contact Victaulic Tool Company for details. A special lower roll is available for grooving 2-inch Schedule 80 PVC plastic pipe (part number RP02272L02). Contact Victaulic Tool Company for details.
The wall thicknesses listed are nominal minimum and maximum In addition, the following pipe sizes may be roll grooved: 76,1 mm; 108,0 mm; 133,0 mm; 139,7 mm; 152,4 mm; 159,0 mm; 165,1 mm; and 203,2 mm. Contact Victaulic Tool Company for details. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
0.118 NOTE: The European Standard (EN 1057) replaces the British Standard (BS 2871) and DIN Standard (DIN 1786). However, to ensure proper product performance, refer to Tables X and Y in the British Standard (BS 2871). VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
“F” Dimension (Standard Roll Groove Only) – Maximum allowable pipe-end flare diameter is measured at the extreme pipe-end diameter. “T” Dimension – The “T” dimension is the lightest grade (minimum, nominal wall thickness) of pipe that is suitable for roll grooving (except for PVC pipe). VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
0,8 mm (0.030 inch) for DN 50 – 80 mm sizes and 1,1 mm (0.045 inch) for DN 100 – 150 mm sizes; this is measured from the true square line. VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool...
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