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INTRODUCTION

NOTICE

•  Drawings and/or pictures in this manual 

may be exaggerated for clarity.

•  The pipe stand, along with this operating 

and maintenance instructions manual, 
contains trademarks, copyrights, and/or 
patented features that are the exclusive 
property of Victaulic.

The VAPS1672 Pipe Stand is designed 
specifically for supporting pipe to be grooved 
with Victaulic Roll Grooving Tools . This pipe 
stand incorporates a free-standing base and 
uses polyethylene wheels for pipe rotation . The 
polyethylene wheels are mounted to permit the 
use of pipe slings .

 CAUTION

•  This pipe stand must be used ONLY for 

supporting pipe with specifications that 
fall within the designated parameters.

•  This pipe stand is not designed to 

support fittings for roll grooving.

Failure to follow these instructions could 
damage the pipe stand and cause product 
failure, 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 a load rating of 10,000 
pounds/4536 kilograms .
• 

Vertical Stroke - 17 inches/432 mm

• 

Minimum Pipe Height from Floor - 
16 inches/406 mm for 72-inch/1829-mm 
Pipe

• 

Maximum Pipe Height from Floor - 
28 inches/711 mm for 16-inch/406 .4-mm 
Pipe

RECEIVING THE TOOL

The VAPS1672 Pipe Stand is shipped 
completely assembled and packaged in a 
palletized container . Save the original packaging 
for return shipment of rental tools .
Upon receipt of the pipe stand, ensure that all 
necessary parts are included . If any parts are 
missing, contact Victaulic .

CONTAINER CONTENTS

Qty.

Description

1

VAPS1672 Adjustable Pipe Stand

1

Ratchet

4

Polyethylene Wheels

2

Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual

RETURNING THE TOOL

Prepare pipe stand for shipment as received . 
Contact Victaulic with questions .

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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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