VE46 Pipe Roll Grooving Tool
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MAINTENANCE
This section provides information about keep-
ing tools in proper operating condition and
guidance for making repairs when it becomes
necessary. Preventive maintenance during
operation will pay for itself in repair and oper-
ating savings.
Replacement parts must be ordered from
Victaulic Tool Company to ensure proper and
safe operation of the tool.
LUBRICATION
1.
After every 8 hours of operation, grease
the bearings at the two grease fittings on the
tool with a No. 2EP lithium-base grease.
2.
On a weekly basis, apply a light oil (SAE
10W-30 or equivalent) to the threads where
the feed screw passes through the feed nut.
Apply oil to the feed screw and trunnion
pivots.
DANGER
• Before performing any mainte-
nance on a tool installed on a
power drive, turn the switch on
the power drive to the “OFF”
position, or disconnect the
power cord from the electrical
source.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in death or
serious personal injury.
Oil
Oil
Grease
Grease
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