INDEX
Hazard Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operator Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VAP131R Hydraulic, Adjustable Pipe Stand
Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VAP131F Hydraulic Positioner
Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
VAP131T Assembly Table
Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Load Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electrical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Extension Cord Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Example of Fabrication Shop Layout . . . . . 10
Receiving the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Contents of Victaulic Lean
Fabrication Cell Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Contents of Victaulic Hydraulic,
Adjustable Pipe Stand Option . . . . . . . . . . 11
Contents of Victaulic Hydraulic
Positioner and Assembly Table Option . . . . 11
Assembly of the VAP131R Hydraulic,
Adjustable Pipe Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Assembly of the VAP131F Hydraulic
Positioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Assembly of the VAP131T
Assembly Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Roll Grooving Tool and VAP131R Setup . . . 13
Pipe Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Initial Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Final Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
VAP131R Hydraulic, Adjustable Pipe
Stand Turnstile Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Hydraulic Fluid Requirements . . . . . . . . . . 17
Parts Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Pipe Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Definitions for identifying the various hazard
levels are provided below.
This safety alert symbol indicates
important safety messages. When
you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of personal injury.
Carefully read and fully understand the message
that follows.
WARNING
• The use of the word “WARNING”
identifies the presence of hazards
or unsafe practices that could result
in death or serious personal injury if
instructions, including recommended
precautions, are not followed.
CAUTION
• The use of the word “CAUTION”
identifies possible hazards or unsafe
practices that could result in personal
injury and product or property damage
if instructions, including recommended
precautions, are not followed.
NOTICE
• The use of the word “NOTICE” identifies
special instructions that are important
but not related to hazards.
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