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VAPS 224 Pipe Stand
PRE-OPERATION
PIPE PREPARATION
Prepare pipe for roll grooving in accordance
with the roll grooving tool’s Operating Instruc-
tions. In addition to the pipe preparation
required for roll grooving, inspect the pipe
surface where it will contact the stand’s ball
transfers for dents or surface build-ups. The
pipe surface should be free of large dents,
accumulations of dirt, rust or grime that may
interfere with smooth pipe rotation and/or
traversing.
Pipe with external axial weld seams can be
grooved with the stand. However, the weld
bead must be smooth and rounded and at
least three times as wide as it is high. It must
not exceed
1
/
8
" (3,2 mm) in height.
CAUTION
• This stand is not designed to support fittings for roll
grooving.
Failure to follow this instruction could cause damage
to the pipe stand.
NOTICE
• Grooving of pipe with external weld seams will
shorten stand life.
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