LONG PIPE LENGTHS
With pipe in excess of the maximum length
shown in Table 1, a roller type pipe stand must
be used .
NOTICE
• Figure 1 shows the Victaulic adjustable
pipe stand (VAPS 112). VAPS 112 is
suitable for 3/4” to 12” pipe. Also available
is Victaulic model VAPS 224 suitable for
sizes 2” to 24”. See Accessories on page
27.
1.
Place the pipe stand at a distance slightly
beyond one half the pipe length from the tool
(see Figure 1) .
PIPE ANGLE
EXAGGERATED
FOR CLARITY
TOOL
CENTERLINE
¹⁄₂
°
¹⁄₂
"X" + 5%
"X" PIPE
C
L
C
L
FIGURE 1
PIPE
CENTERLINE
2.
Position the pipe stand approximately 1/2° to
the left (tracking angle) . See Figure 2 .
C
L
C
L
PIPE
CENTERLINE
0° TO
¹⁄₂
° MAX
PIPE ANGLE
EXAGGERATED
FOR CLARITY
TOOL
CENTERLINE
FIGURE 2
CAUTION
• “Tracking Angle” will affect pipe end
flare. When pipe end flare is excessive,
right-to-left tracking angle must be kept
to a minimum. It may be necessary to use
an angle less than 1/2°.
Pipe exceeding Maximum Allowable Flare,
Column 8, Roll Groove Specifications,
pages 32 - 35, may prevent assembly of
couplings pad-to-pad, allowing possible pipe
separation, and result in property damage.
Also, joint leakage may result due to
excessive gasket distortion/damage.
3.
Adjust the pipe stand height to position the
pipe approximately 1/2° below level . See Figure 1 .
The pipe must be in position on the tool’s lower
roll while checking the below level position .
CAUTION
• Make sure tool is level (see Tool Set-Up).
If pipe is grooved with back end of pipe
(end of pipe which is not in tool) higher
than the end being grooved, pipe may not
track and pipe end flare may result.
Pipe exceeding Maximum Allowable Flare,
Column 8, Roll Groove Specifications,
pages 32 - 35, may prevent assembly of
couplings pad-to-pad, allowing possible pipe
separation, and result in property damage.
Also, joint leakage may result due to
excessive gasket distortion/damage.
NOTICE
• For additional information about pipe
stands, refer to the Operating Instructions
included with your pipe stand.
TM-VE416FS/FSD_12
TM-VE416FS/FSD
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
www.victaulic.com
VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY.
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