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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Definitions for identifying the various hazard 
 levels are  provided below .

This safety alert symbol indicates 
important safety messages . When 
you see this symbol, be alert to the 
possibility of personal injury . 

Carefully read and fully understand the message 
that follows .

 DANGER

•  The use of the word “DANGER”  identifies 

an immediate hazard with a likelihood 
of death or serious personal injury if 
instructions, including recommended 
precautions, are not followed.

 WARNING

•  The use of the word “WARNING” 

 identifies the presence of hazards 
or unsafe practices that could result 
in death or  serious personal injury if 
instructions, including recommended 
precautions, are not followed.

 CAUTION

•  The use of the word “CAUTION” 

identifies possible hazards or unsafe 
practices that could result in personal 
injury and product or property damage 
if instructions, including recommended 
 precautions, are not followed.

NOTICE

•  The use of the word “NOTICE” identifies 

special instructions that are important 
but not related to hazards.

OPERATOR SAFETY 

INSTRUCTIONS

The VAPS1672 Pipe Stand is designed for 
the sole purpose of supporting pipe to be roll 
grooved . These instructions must be read and 
understood by each operator PRIOR to working 
with the stand . These instructions describe 
safe operation of the stand, including set up 
and maintenance . Each operator must become 
familiar with the stand’s operations, applications, 
and limitations . Particular care should be given 
to reading and understanding the dangers, 
warnings, and cautions described throughout 
these operating instructions .
Use of this stand requires dexterity and 
mechanical skills, as well as sound safety 
habits . Although this stand is designed and 
manufactured for safe, dependable operation, 
it is difficult to anticipate all combinations of 
circumstances that could result in an accident . 
The following instructions are recommended 
for safe operation of this stand . The operator is 
cautioned to always practice “safety first”  
during each phase of use, including set up  
and maintenance . It is the responsibility of the 
lessee or user of this stand to ensure that all 
operators read this manual and fully understand 
the operation of this stand .
Store this manual in a clean, dry area where  
it is always readily available . Additional copies  
of this manual are available upon request 
through Victaulic, or can be downloaded at  
victaulic .com .

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Summary of Contents for VAPS1672

Page 1: ...uctions in this manual and all warning labels on the tool Wear safety glasses hardhat foot protection and hearing protection while working around this tool Save this operating and maintenance manual i...

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Page 3: ...Nomenclature 7 Tool Dimensions and Specifications 8 Pre Operation Checks and Adjustments 9 Pipe Preparation 9 Tool and Pipe Stand Setup 9 Initial Pipe Stand Adjustments 10 Ratchet Operation 12 Final...

Page 4: ...pipe to be roll grooved These instructions must be read and understood by each operator PRIOR to working with the stand These instructions describe safe operation of the stand including set up and ma...

Page 5: ...stand performance CAUTION 1 The VAPS1672 pipe stand is designed ONLY for supporting pipe sizes materials and wall thicknesses as designated 2 Inspect the equipment Before using the pipe stand check m...

Page 6: ...ailure resulting in property damage or personal injury The VAPS1672 Pipe Stand supports pipe sizes 16 72 inches 406 4 1829 mm 11 2 foot 0 5 meter to full single 20 foot 6 meter random lengths and has...

Page 7: ...the tool Wear safety glasses hardhat foot protection and hearing protection when working around tools 0567 Rev D R031272LAB If you need additional copies of any literature or if you have questions co...

Page 8: ...TOOL DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Net pipe stand weight is 480 pounds 218 kilograms 43 8 in 1113 mm 36 0 in 914 mm 20 0 in 508 mm 8 REV_B TM VAPS1672 Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual...

Page 9: ...and polyethylene wheels grind the weld bead flush where the pipe makes contact with the stand NOTICE Grooving pipe that contains external weld seams will shorten the life of the polyethylene wheels T...

Page 10: ...lower hole locations as shown above When grooving 48 72 inch 1219 1829 mm pipe sizes The polyethylene wheels must be installed in the upper hole locations as shown above 2 To change locations of the...

Page 11: ...lyethylene wheel 6 Install a flat washer and hex lock nut onto the end of the threaded roll shaft hex nut assembly 7 Tighten the hex lock nut completely to retain the polyethylene wheel 8 Repeat steps...

Page 12: ...middle location when viewed from the end of the ratchet to enable the ratchet to rotate freely In this position the ratchet can be rotated clockwise to raise the roller support or counterclockwise to...

Page 13: ...uctions Manual for the applicable tool being used to roll groove the pipe Follow the steps below to check the test groove for accuracy Adjust and repeat test groove as necessary until the appropriate...

Page 14: ...and raise the roller support 3 On a monthly basis apply chain lubricant to the entire length of the chain 4 Lubricate the threaded roll shaft hex nut assemblies that retain the polyethylene wheels PA...

Page 15: ...ard Pipe is out of specification Pipe face is excessively scuffed Pipe is over tracking Pipe will not stay in roll grooving tool Insufficient pipe tracking angle Pipe is rotating in the wrong directio...

Page 16: ...ICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY AND OR ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND OR OTHER COUNTRIES 2018 VICTAULIC COMPANY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE...

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