Victaulic VE26 Series, Инструкция по эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию

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NOTICE
• Pipe must be positioned ABOVE level
when using VE26 or VE46 roll grooving
tools with a power drive.
• All other Victaulic roll grooving tools
require pipe positioning that is below
level.
d. Adjust the height of the pipe stand so that
the pipe is approximately 1/2º to 1º ABOVE level .
Refer to Figure 1 . NOTE: The pipe/tubing must
be inserted into the rolls while the height of the
pipe stand is adjusted .
CAUTION
• Ensure that the pipe stand is positioned
properly to prevent flaring of the pipe/
tubing end.
• Always refer to the applicable “Roll
Groove Specifications” table for details.
Installation of couplings on pipe/tubing that
exceeds the maximum allowable flare may
prevent pad-to-pad closure of the housings
and/or may cause damage to the coupling
gasket, resulting in property damage.
NOTICE
• Figure 1 shows the Victaulic Adjustable
Pipe Stand (VAPS 112). The VAPS 112
is suitable for 3/4 – 12-inch sizes. The
Victaulic Model VAPS 224 is suitable
for 2 – 24-inch sizes. Refer to the
“Accessories” section.
• For additional information about pipe
stands, refer to the instructions included
with the pipe stand.
GROOVE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
The depth stop collars must be adjusted
for each pipe/tubing size or change in wall
thickness . The groove diameter, which is
identified as the “C” dimension, is listed under
the “Roll Groove Specifications” table . In
addition, a label is affixed to the tool, which lists
the “C” dimensions for the pipe/tubing sizes .
NOTICE
• To perform the following adjustments,
use several short scrap sections of
pipe/tubing that is the proper material,
diameter, and thickness to be grooved.
Ensure that the scrap sections meet the
length requirements in Table 1.
1. Unlock and separate the depth stop collars
by turning them in opposite directions .
2.
Clamp the pipe/tubing in the tool by turning
the feed nut clockwise . Continue to turn the
feed nut clockwise until the grooving rolls make
firm contact with the pipe/tubing .
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TM-VE26 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual