3.
Place tool on level ground or platform and
secure to the platform or floor . The tool’s
legs are adjustable in length to compensate
for uneven surfaces . Adjust as necessary to
maintain tool levelness .
4.
Level the tool front to back . The top of the
hydraulic ram is a good location to measure
“level” .
5.
Insert the hand pump handle into lever arm
of the pump . Position handle with handle grip
down . Lock handle in this position with set
screw or nut and bolt provided .
6.
Tool setup is complete .
PRE-OPERATION ADJUSTMENTS
Every Vic-Easy tool is checked, adjusted and
tested at the factory prior to shipment . Before
grooving, however, the following adjustments
should be made to make sure of proper tool
operation .
WARNING
• Always turn off power before making any
tool adjustments.
Accidental start up of tool may result in
serious injury.
GROOVING ROLLS
Make sure the proper roll set is on the tool for
the pipe size and material to be grooved . They
are marked with the pipe size, part number and
color coded for the pipe material to be grooved .
See Tool Rating and Roll Selection Chart on
pages 29 and 30 . If proper rolls are not on tool,
refer to Roll Changing on page 20 .
CAUTION
• Make sure roll retaining bolts are tight.
Loose retaining bolts could seriously
damage both the tool and rolls.
PIPE PREPARATION
For proper tool operation, and production of
proper pipe grooves, carefully observe the
following pipe preparation tips .
1.
Pipe ends must be square cut (See note for
Column 2 on appropriate Groove Specification
Chart, pages 32 - 35) .
2.
Internal or external weld bead or seams must
be ground flush with the pipe surface extending
2” back from the pipe end .
3.
The end of the pipe, both inside and out,
must be cleaned of coarse scale, dirt and other
foreign material .
CAUTION
• Foreign material such as coarse scale or
dirt might interfere with or damage the
grooving rolls or distort the groove. Rust
is an abrasive material and will tend to
wear out the surface of the grooving rolls.
For maximum grooving roll life, remove
foreign material and loose rust.
TM-VE416FS/FSD_10
TM-VE416FS/FSD
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
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