Victaulic VE414MC, Operating And Maintenance Instruction Manual

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TM-VE414/415MC_30 REV_D
TM-VE414/415MC / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual
GROOVING LONG PIPE LENGTHS
DANGER
• To reduce the risk of
electric shock, check
the tool for proper
grounding and follow all
instructions.
• Before operating the tool,
review the “Operator
Safety Instructions”
section of this manual.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
• For long pipe lengths, ensure that the
pipe stand is positioned properly to
minimize pipe-end flare.
• DO NOT install couplings on pipe that
exceeds the maximum allowable flare.
• This tool must be used ONLY for grooving
pipe with specifications that fall within
the designated parameters.
• Verify that the upper and lower grooving
rolls are a matched set.
• Always refer to the applicable “Roll
Groove Specifications” table for details.
Failure to follow these instructions could
damage the tool and cause product failure,
resulting in property damage or personal
injury.
When roll grooving pipe that exceeds the
maximum length shown in Table 1, a roller-type
pipe stand shall be used. The roller-type pipe
stand shall be capable of handling the weight of
the pipe, while allowing the pipe to rotate freely.
1. Ensure that the tool is level. Refer to the “Tool
Setup” section for leveling requirements.
2.
Place the pipe stand at a distance slightly
beyond half the pipe length from the tool. Refer
to Figure 2.
Pipe angle
exaggerated for clarity
Tool
Centerline
(Level)
½° to 1°
(2 to 4")
10' +1' -0
20' Pipe Length
Pipe
Centerline
SUPPORT OF PIPE
FIGURE 2
3. Position the pipe stand approximately 0 - 1/2 a
degree to the left for the tracking angle. Refer to
Figure 3.
NOTE: When pipe flare is excessive, right-to-left
tracking shall be kept to a minimum. It may be
necessary to use less than
1/2
a degree for the
tracking angle.
Pipe angle
exaggerated for clarity
Tool
Centerline
0° to ½° Max.
(0 to 2")
Pipe
Centerline
20' Length of Pipe
TRACKING ANGLE
FIGURE 3
4. If the tool is properly set up in a level position,
but the back end of the pipe is higher than the
end being grooved, the pipe may not track.
In addition, excessive flare may occur on the
pipe end. Refer to the “Tool Setup” section
and the drawings above for tool setup and pipe
positioning requirements.