Victaulic VE268, Operating And Maintenance Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION
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.
The Victaulic VE268 Roll Grooving Tool is a fully
motorized, semi-automatic, hydraulic-feed tool
for roll grooving pipe to receive Victaulic grooved
pipe products. The standard VE268 tool is
supplied with rolls for grooving 2 to 12-inch/60.3
to 323.9-mm carbon steel pipe. VE268 rolls
are marked with the size and part number, and
are color coded to identify the pipe material.
For roll grooving to other specifications and
materials, refer to the applicable “Tool Rating
and Roll Selection” section. Grooving rolls for
other specifications, sizes, and materials must
be purchased separately.
CAUTION
• This tool must be used ONLY for grooving
pipe/tubing with specifications that fall
within the designated parameters.
• Verify that the upper and lower grooving
rolls are a matched set.
Failure to follow these instructions could
damage the tool and cause product failure,
resulting in death, personal injury, or
property damage.
RECEIVING THE TOOL
VE268 tools are palletized individually in sturdy
containers that are designed for repeated
shipping. Save the original container for return
shipment of rental tools. Tool weight is 735
pounds/333.4 kilograms.
Upon receipt of the tool, ensure that all
necessary parts are included. If any parts
are missing, contact Victaulic.
CONTAINER CONTENTS
Qty. Description
1 VE268 Pipe Roll Grooving Tool
1
Lower Roll for 2 to 3 1/2-inch/60.3 to 101.6-mm
Carbon Steel Pipe
1
Lower Roll for 4 to 6-inch/114.3 to 168.3-mm
Carbon Steel Pipe.
1
Upper Roll for 2 to 6-inch/60.3 to 168.3-mm
Carbon Steel Pipe.
1
Roll Set for 8 to 12-inch/219.1 to 323.9-mm
Carbon Steel Pipe Mounted on the Tool
(Unless Ordered Otherwise)
1 Guard Setting Pad
1 Lower Roll Removal Wedge
1 Travel Stop Knob
1 Pipe Diameter Tape
1 Can of Mechanical Assembly Spray
1 Hydraulic System Bleeder Tube
1 Safety Foot Switch
2
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