Victaulic VE26 Series, Инструкция по эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию

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TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL AND “IN-PLACE” GROOVING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Unable to close rolls on pipe. Improper adjustment of the depth stop
collars.
Turn the depth stop collars away from the trunnion, and reset the
depth stop collar. Refer to the “Groove Depth Adjustment” section
on page 18.
Tool does not move when
cranked.
Rust or dirt build-up is present on the
roll set.
Remove rust or dirt accumulation from the roll set with a stiff wire
brush.
Worn roll set. Inspect the roll set for worn knurls. Replace the roll set if excessive
wear is present.
Tool wobbles during cranking. Variation in pipe wall thickness or
inadequate feed rate.
Advance the feed at the rate specified in the “Grooving Operation”
section on page 20 or page 23.
Tool will not track (tool “walks”
or falls off pipe).
Tool is not correctly positioned on the pipe. Reposition the tool so that the pipe is against the two pipe-end
stops.
Pipe end is not cut square. Cut the pipe square. Refer to the “Pipe/Tubing Preparation” section
on page 15.
Excessive fall-off at the pipe end from using
a tubing cutter
Remove fall-off (burr).
Improper feed rate. Advance the feed at the rate specified in the “Grooving Operation”
section on page 20 or page 23.
The tool will not groove
the pipe.
Pipe is beyond the wall thickness capacity
of the tool.
Refer to the “Tool Rating and Roll Selection” section on page 32.
Pipe material is excessively hard. Refer to the “Tool Rating and Roll Selection” section on page 32.
Pipe grooves do not meet
Victaulic specifications.
Depth stop collars are not adjusted
correctly.
Refer to the “Groove Depth Adjustment” section on page 18.
Pipe is beyond the wall thickness capacity
of the tool.
Refer to the “Tool Rating and Roll Selection” section on page 32.
Groove is too deep (groove
diameter is too small).
Improper adjustment of the depth stop
collars.
Reset the depth stop collars by referring to the “Groove Depth
Adjustment” section on page 18.
Groove is too shallow (groove
diameter is too large).
Improper adjustment of the depth stop
collars.
Reset the depth stop collars by referring to the “Groove Depth
Adjustment” section on page 18.
The “A” Gasket Seat or “B”
Groove Width dimensions
do not meet Victaulic
specifications.
Incorrect tool was selected for the
pipe material.
Select the correct tool by referring to the “Tool Rating and Roll
Selection” section on page 32.
TM-VE26_30 REV_C
TM-VE26 / Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual