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2.

 Select location for power drive, tool, and pipe 

stand . Choose a location that has:
 

a.

 The required power . Consult power drive 

manufacturer’s instructions . 

b.

 The space necessary to adequately 

handle the pipe to be grooved . 

c.

 A level and even surface for power drive, 

tool, pipe stand and footing .

3.

 Prepare the power drive unit to receive the 

VE416FS tool . Remove threading dies, cut off 
attachments, etc . from the power drive . Fully 
extend the two (2) tubular arms approximately 
93/4” beyond the power drive chuck . See 
photo below . Secure the support arms in this 
position . (Consult power drive manufacturer’s 
instructions .)

4.

 Fully open the power drive chuck (Consult 

power drive manufacturer’s instructions) .

 WARNING

•  While the tool head assembly is on power 

drive arms, without support legs installed, 
it is front heavy and may tip over. Have 
someone push back on tool head to help 
prevent a tip over - until legs are in place 
and secure.

5.

 Slide tool head/mounting stand assembly as 

shown fully onto the power drive arms with drive 
lug flange flush up against power drive chuck .

6.

 Align notched portions of drive shaft with the 

chuck jaws by turning the lower roll .

7.

 Tighten the chuck, making sure the jaws fit in 

the drive shaft notches .

TM-VE416FS/FSD_7

TM-VE416FS/FSD

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

www.victaulic.com

VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY.

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Summary of Contents for VE416FS

Page 1: ...he tool Always wear safety glasses and foot protection If you need additional copies of the manual or have any questions about the safe operation of this tool contact Victaulic P O Box 31 Easton PA 18...

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Page 3: ...Rolls 34 READ THIS FIRST HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Definitions for identifying the various hazard levels shown on warning labels or to indicate proper safety procedures in this Manual are provided below T...

Page 4: ...tool set up one person cannot safely lift and handle the VE416FS tool head assembly because it weighs at least 150 lbs Two people are needed to safely lift and handle the assembly If a hoist is availa...

Page 5: ...d power cord plug The VE416FS requires a separate power drive See Power Drive section below CAUTION These tools should only be used for roll grooving pipe designated in the Tool Rating and Roll Select...

Page 6: ...tool to operate properly Use of a heavier than necessary cord size gauge is acceptable Listed in the chart below are recommended cord size gauge for cord lengths up to and including 100 feet Use of ex...

Page 7: ...Depth Adjuster Lock Hydraulic Power Cylinder Stabilizer Handwheel Stabilizer Assembly Pump Handle Upper Roll Lower Roll 416FSD Legs Foot Switch Roll Safety Guards 2 VE416FS VE416FSD 2 1 ALWAYS KEEP TH...

Page 8: ...d groove roll sets with 8 to 12 rolls installed on the tool unless otherwise specified on the order Check order and rolls on tool to be sure Rolls are marked with size and part number for your conveni...

Page 9: ...rer s instructions 4 Fully open the power drive chuck Consult power drive manufacturer s instructions WARNING While the tool head assembly is on power drive arms without support legs installed it is f...

Page 10: ...op of the cylinder mounting plate is a good location to measure level 12 Loosen hex bolts to release lower legs 2 and allow them to drop down to floor Turn leg pads at bottom until they are resting fl...

Page 11: ...en viewed from the front of the tool On the Victaulic VPD752 and Ridgid 300 putting the switch in the reverse position will produce clockwise rotation of the chuck lower roll and pipe Depress foot swi...

Page 12: ...the pipe material to be grooved See Tool Rating and Roll Selection Chart on pages 29 and 30 If proper rolls are not on tool refer to Roll Changing on page 20 CAUTION Make sure roll retaining bolts ar...

Page 13: ...details SHORT PIPE LENGTHS USING ETR ROLLS Table 1 shows minimum and maximum pipe lengths that can be grooved without the need for a pipe stand Refer to Grooving Operation on page 17 for instructions...

Page 14: ...ecifications pages 32 35 may prevent assembly of couplings pad to pad allowing possible pipe separation and result in property damage Also joint leakage may result due to excessive gasket distortion d...

Page 15: ...he adjustable guards to the full up position Tighten wing nuts 3 Set groove diameter stop to pipe size and schedule thickness to be grooved To do this back off the depth adjuster lock align the depth...

Page 16: ...hook provided under pump base PIPE STABILIZER ADJUSTMENT The Series 416 Pipe Stabilizer is designed to prevent pipe sway on 6 through 16 nominal IPS pipe sizes This applies to short as well as long pi...

Page 17: ...gs pad to pad allowing possible pipe separation and result in property damage Also joint leakage may result due to excessive gasket distortion damage 6 Complete the pre operation adjustments and groov...

Page 18: ...s in actual pipe O D s and wall thicknesses make it impossible to calibrate the diameter stop exactly 4 Using a piece of scrap pipe or short piece of pipe refer to the Groovable Pipe Lengths Table on...

Page 19: ...groove diameter is within tolerance GROOVING OPERATION CAUTION Vic Easy Series VE416 tools are designed ONLY for roll grooving pipe of the sizes materials and wall thicknesses outlined under Tool Rati...

Page 20: ...re release valve by turning counterclockwise This will allow upper roll to move to full up position WARNING Grooving rolls can crush or cut fingers and hands Keep hands away from grooving rolls and st...

Page 21: ...top the tool rotation by releasing the safety pedal switch and check to be certain pipe is level and properly positioned 11 Depress and hold down foot switch The pipe will begin to rotate clockwise As...

Page 22: ...on pages 29 and 30 eliminating the need for frequent roll changes When a different size range is encountered or special grooving styles are required the grooving rolls must be changed and Pre Operati...

Page 23: ...rs as necessary LOWER ROLL 1 Slide desired size lower roll fully onto main shaft with the marked side facing forward as shown Make sure to properly align roll with the Woodruff Key on main shaft NOTE...

Page 24: ...e lower roll Slide lower roll Part No R 902 416 L03 onto main shaft Make sure to properly align roll with Woodruff Key on main shaft 3 Place 3 4 flat washer Part No N W01 120 000 onto 3 4 X 3 4 hex he...

Page 25: ...in making repairs when it becomes necessary Replacement parts applicable only to these tools should be ordered from Victaulic to assure proper operation of the tool All special parts are FOB Easton Pe...

Page 26: ...the gear at each position VE416FS AND VE416FSD HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS The level of hydraulic fluid in the pump should be checked before operation and must be checked semi annually or if pumping feels spong...

Page 27: ...he system hold the entire pump above the hydraulic power cylinder Close the pump release valve by turning clockwise Open fill plug one full turn 2 Pump the pump handle several strokes to build pressur...

Page 28: ...r the nearest Victaulic sales office ACCESSORIES VICTAULIC ADJUSTABLE PIPE STANDS Victaulic Model 112 a portable adjustable roller type four leg pipe stand for use with Series VE416 and other Victauli...

Page 29: ...e end squarely Pipe is rubbing excessively hard on lower roll flange Remove pipe from tool and apply a film of grease to the face of the lower roll flange as needed During grooving loud thumps or bang...

Page 30: ...109 0 375 0 258 0 258 0 109 0 258 2 77 9 53 6 55 6 55 2 77 6 55 6 0 109 0 375 0 280 0 280 0 109 0 280 0 280 0 432 150 2 77 9 53 7 11 7 11 2 77 7 11 7 11 10 97 8 O D 0 109 0 375 0 250 0 322 0 109 0 322...

Page 31: ...3 96 4 77 6 35 16 0 165 0 188 0 250 450 4 19 4 77 6 35 Types 304 and 316 ROLLS FOR COPPER TUBING COLOR CODED COPPER Nominal Size Inches mm Nominal Copper Tubing Wall Thickness Inches mm Copper Roll No...

Page 32: ...3 9 3 15 1 12 12 750 0 156 0 180 0 250 0 330 0 406 0 375 0 688 300 323 9 4 0 4 6 6 4 8 4 10 3 9 5 17 4 14 14 000 0 156 0 188 0 250 0 312 0 375 0 437 0 375 0 750 350 350 4 0 4 8 6 4 7 9 9 5 11 1 9 5 1...

Page 33: ...51 2 11 2 41 129 5 51 4 O D 5 250 0 053 0 031 0 625 0 344 5 084 0 020 0 083 0 109 5 35 133 0 1 70 0 79 15 88 8 74 129 13 0 51 2 11 2 77 135 9 51 2 O D 5 500 0 056 0 031 0 625 0 344 5 334 0 020 0 083...

Page 34: ...for sizes 8 O D and above measured from true square line COLUMN 3 Gasket seat The pipe surface shall be free from indentations roll marks and projections from the end of the pipe to the groove to pro...

Page 35: ...grooved pipe shall not vary more than the tolerance listed For IPS pipe the maximum allowable tolerance from square cut ends is 0 030 for 3 4 31 2 20 90 mm 0 045 for 4 6 100 150 mm and 0 060 for size...

Page 36: ...Outside diameter The outside diameter of roll grooved tubing shall not vary more than the tolerance listed The maximum allowable tolerance from square cut ends is 0 030 0 8 mm for 2 3 50 80 mm 0 045...

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Page 40: ...ulic com TM VE416FS FSD 0135 REV A UPDATED 05 1997 VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY 1997 VICTAULIC COMPANY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PRINTED IN THE USA VE416FS VE416FSD TM VE416FS FS...

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