6.
After a trial groove is prepared and pipe
removed from the tool, carefully check the
groove diameter (“C” dimension), as charted on
pages 32 - 35 under Groove Specifications . The
“C” dimension is best checked with a pipe tape .
It also may be checked with a vernier caliper
or narrow-land micrometer at two locations,
90° apart, around the groove . Average reading
must equal the required groove diameter
specification .
CAUTION
• The “C” dimension (groove diameter)
must always conform to specifications
under Roll Groove Specifications
pages 32 - 35 to ensure proper joint
performance.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury, property damage, improper
installation, joint leakage or joint failure.
7.
If groove diameter (“C” dimension) is not
within tolerance, the diameter stop must be
adjusted to obtain the proper dimension . To
adjust for a
smaller groove diameter
, turn the
depth adjuster
counterclockwise
. To adjust for a
bigger groove diameter
, turn adjuster
clockwise
.
A quarter turn either way will change the groove
diameter adjustment by 0 .031” (0 .125” per full
turn) .
8.
Prepare another trial groove and check the
groove diameter again (Steps 6 and 7) until
groove diameter is within tolerance .
GROOVING OPERATION
CAUTION
• Vic-Easy Series VE416 tools are designed
ONLY for roll grooving pipe of the sizes,
materials and wall thicknesses outlined
under Tool Rating and Roll Selection
pages 29 and 30.
Grooving pipe other than that recommended
will result in improper pipe end
configuration or improper groove dimensions
for applying Victaulic products.
Before grooving, make sure you have followed all
instructions in:
• Tool Setup – Page 6
• Grooving Rolls – Page 10
• Pipe Preparation – Page 10
• Groovable Pipe Lengths – Page 11
• Roll Guard Adjustment – Page 13
• Pipe Stabilizer Adjustment – Page 14
• Groove Diameter Stop Adjust . – Page 15
WARNING
• Before operating
tool, review all safety
precautions on page 2.
Failure to do so may result
in serious personal injury.
DANGER
• To reduce the risk of
electric shock, check
the electrical source for
proper grounding and
follow the instructions
below.
Failure to do so could result in death or
serious personal injury.
1.
Plug the VE416FSD or power drive into an
internally grounded electrical source . Make
sure the VE416FSD or power drive is grounded .
Consult power drive manufacturer’s instructions
when using the VE416FS .
TM-VE416FS/FSD_17
TM-VE416FS/FSD
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
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