3.
Place the sections of track on the floor so
that the VAP131R will be approximately in
line with the tool’s grooving rolls or slightly
to the left or right to obtain the proper
“tracking angle.” Refer to the Operating
and Maintenance Instructions Manual for
the applicable tool being used to roll groove
the pipe.
NOTE:
The track can be placed
26.5 inches/673 mm apart or 45.5 inches/
1156 mm apart (refer to drawing below).
Make sure the sections of track are parallel
and level front to back and that the pin of
one section engages with the next section
(refer to drawing above). After the proper
“tracking angle” is established, both
sections of track should be anchored to
the floor to prevent movement. Refer to the
“Final Adjustments” section.
4a.
Position the VAP131R Hydraulic,
Adjustable Pipe Stand in an approximate
operating location as follows. Always refer
to the “Grooving Long Pipe Lengths”
section in the Operating and Maintenance
Instructions Manual for the applicable tool
being used to roll groove the pipe.
4b.
Determine the length of pipe to be roll
grooved.
4c.
Position the VAP131R at a distance slightly
greater than half the pipe length from the
tool (half the pipe length, plus 5%). Make
sure the track casters are engaged with the
track properly (refer to drawing below).
GOOD
BAD
BAD
NOTE:
A
3/8
-inch/10-mm hole is provided at
both ends of each track for an optional stop bolt
anchor. Adding a stop bolt anchor will limit travel
of the VAP131R and will help prevent the stand
from rolling off the end of the track.
26.5 inches/673 mm OR
45.5 inches/1156 mm
Stop Bolt
Anchor Locations
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