INTRODUCTION
NOTICE
• Drawings and/or pictures in this manual
may be exaggerated for clarity.
• Series VAP131 components, along
with this operating and maintenance
instructions manual, contain trademarks,
copyrights, and/or patented features that
are the exclusive property of Victaulic
Company.
• For the VAP131R and VAP131F, always
refer to the hydraulic lift manufacturer’s
service manual, provided with the
shipment, for complete operating and
maintenance instructions.
CAUTION
• Series VAP131 components must be used
ONLY for supporting pipe designated in
the “Pipe Ratings” section.
• Series VAP131 components are not
designed to support fittings for roll
grooving.
• DO NOT use VAP131 components
outdoors.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in damage to the equipment.
VAP131R Hydraulic, Adjustable Pipe Stands
are designed specifically for supporting pipe to
be grooved with Victaulic Roll Grooving Tools.
The VAP131R is a heavy-duty unit that permits
ease of pipe rotation on ball transfers, which are
mounted to permit the use of pipe slings. A slot
system is incorporated into the rotating table
of the VAP131R, which permits adaptation of
the ball transfer assemblies for accommodating
various pipe sizes. Refer to the “NOTE” in the
following column.
The turnstile design of the VAP131R allows
pipe to be spun around for grooving of both
ends without dismounting the pipe. Casters are
included with the VAP131R that are designed
to engage with a special track system for ease
of positioning the pipe onto the grooving tool’s
lower roll.
VAP131F Hydraulic Positioners are heavy-duty
units used in conjunction with the VAP131T to
support grooved pipe, valves, and fittings during
assembly. The VAP131F contains wheels that
permit ease of transfer from one location to
another.
The VAP131T Assembly Table is a heavy-duty,
free-standing unit used in conjunction with the
VAP131F for supporting grooved pipe, valves,
and fittings during assembly. A slot system is
incorporated into the VAP131T, which permits
adaptation of the ball transfer assemblies for
accommodating various pipe sizes. Refer to the
“NOTE” below.
NOTE: For 1–3-inch/33.7–88.9-mm pipe
sizes, friction slides and brakes (accessories
sold separately) must be used in place of
ball transfer assemblies on the VAP131R
and VAP131T. All other pipe sizes are
accommodated by using ball transfer
assemblies. Refer to the graphics on page 12
for proper placement of friction slides/brakes
and ball transfer assemblies.
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