VE272SFS Roll Grooving Tool
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
Every Victaulic roll grooving tool is checked,
adjusted, and tested at the factory prior to
shipment. However, before attempting to
operate the tool, the following checks and
adjustments should be made to ensure
proper tool operation.
GROOVING ROLLS
Make sure the proper roll set is installed on
the tool for the pipe/tubing size and material
that will be grooved. Roll sets are marked with
the pipe/tubing size, part number, and they
are color coded for the pipe/tubing material.
Refer to the "Tool Rating and Roll Selection"
section, starting on page 39. If the proper rolls
are not installed on the tool, refer to the "Roll
Changing" section on page 23.
PIPE/TUBING PREPARATION
For proper tool operation and production of
grooves that are within Victaulic specifica-
tions, the following guidelines must be fol-
lowed.
1.
Victaulic recommends square-cut pipe
for use with grooved-end pipe/tubing prod-
ucts. Square-cut pipe/tubing MUST be used
with FlushSeal
®
and EndSeal
®
gaskets. Bev-
eled-end pipe/tubing may be used, provided
that the wall thickness is standard wall (ANSI
B36.10) or less and that the bevel meets ANSI
B16.25 (37
1
/
2
º) or ASTM A-53 (30°).
NOTE:
Roll grooving beveled-end pipe/tubing may
result in unacceptable pipe/tubing flare.
2.
Raised internal and external weld beads
and seams must be ground flush with the
pipe/tubing surface 2 inches (50 mm) back
from the pipe/tubing ends.
3.
All coarse scale, dirt, and other foreign
material must be removed from the interior
and exterior surfaces of the pipe/tubing ends.
GROOVABLE PIPE/TUBING
LENGTHS
The VE272SFS is capable of grooving short
pipe/tubing lengths without the use of a pipe
stand. Refer to the “Short Pipe/Tubing
Lengths” section on the following page.
Pipe/tubing lengths longer than those listed in
Table 1 on the following page (and up to 20
feet/6 meters) must be supported with a pipe
stand.
Pipe/tubing lengths from 20 feet (6 meters) up
to double-random lengths (approximately 40
feet/12 meters) must be supported with two
pipe stands.
WARNING
• Before making any tool adjustments, always turn
the switch on the power drive to the “OFF” position,
or disconnect the power cord from the electrical
source.
Accidental startup of the tool could result in serious
personal injury.
CAUTION
• Make sure roll-retaining bolts and nuts are tight.
Loose retaining bolts and nuts could cause damage to
the tool and rolls.
CAUTION
• For maximum grooving roll life, remove foreign
material and loose rust from the interior and exte-
rior surfaces of the pipe/tubing ends. Rust is an
abrasive material that will wear the surface of
grooving rolls.
Foreign material may interfere with or damage groov-
ing rolls, resulting in distorted grooves and grooves
that are out of Victaulic specifications.
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