Victaulic Vaps224 Manual

Operating and Maintenance

Instructions Manual

VAPS224 Pipe Stand

WARNING

Failure to follow instructions and warnings could result in serious personal injury,

property damage, and/or product damage.

• Before operating or servicing the VAPS224 Pipe Stand, read all instructions in this

manual and all warning labels on the pipe stand.

• Wear safety glasses, hardhat, foot protection, and hearing protection.

• Save this operating and maintenance manual.

If you need additional copies of any literature, or if you have questions concerning the safe and proper operation of

this pipe stand, contact Victaulic Tool Company, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031, Phone: 1-800-PICK VIC, e-mail:

[email protected].

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VAPS 224 Pipe Stand 1

INDEX

Hazard Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Operator Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Receiving the Pipe Stand

. . . . . . . . . . . . 3

VAPS224 Container Contents

. . . . . . . . . 3

Pre-Operation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tool Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tool and Pipe Stand Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Pipe Stand Setup

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tool Setup

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Grooving Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Lubrication

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Parts Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

General

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Tool Ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Facilities Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Definitions for identifying the various hazard

levels are provided below.

This safety alert symbol indicates

important safety messages. When

you see this symbol, be alert to the

possibility of personal injury. Carefully read

and fully understand the message that

follows.

DANGER

• The use of the word “DANGER” identiﬁes an imme-

diate hazard with a likelihood of death or serious

personal injury if instructions, including recom-

mended precautions, are not followed.

WARNING

• The use of the word “WARNING” identiﬁes the

presence of hazards or unsafe practices that could

result in death or serious personal injury if instruc-

tions, including recommended precautions, are not

followed.

CAUTION

• The use of the word “CAUTION” identiﬁes possible

hazards or unsafe practices that could result in

personal injury and product or property damage if

instructions, including recommended precautions,

are not followed.

NOTICE

• The use of the word “NOTICE” identiﬁes special

instructions that are important but not related to

hazards.

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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The VAPS224 is designed only for supporting

pipe to be roll grooved. Use of this pipe stand

requires dexterity and mechanical skills, as

well as sound safety habits. Although this

pipe stand is manufactured for safe, depend-

able operation, it is impossible to anticipate

the combinations of circumstances that could

result in an accident. The following instruc-

tions are recommended for safe operation of

this pipe stand. The operator is cautioned to

always practice “safety first” during each

phase of use, including setup and mainte-

nance. It is the responsibility of the owner,

lessee, or user of this pipe stand to ensure

that all operators read this manual and are

fully trained to operate this pipe stand.

Read this manual before operating or servic-

ing this pipe stand. Become familiar with the

pipe stand’s operations, applications, and

limitations. Be particularly aware of its specific

hazards. Store this manual in a clean area

where it is always readily available. Additional

copies of this manual are available upon

request through the Victaulic Tool Company.

GENERAL

Avoid dangerous environments.

Keep

work area well lit. Allow sufficient space to

operate tool and accessories properly and for

others to pass safely.

This pipe stand is designed ONLY for

supporting pipe to be roll grooved for pipe

sizes, materials, and wall thicknesses list-

ed in the "Tool Ratings" section on

page 11.

Inspect the equipment.

Before using

the pipe stand, check all moveable parts for

any obstructions. Make sure all guards and

pipe stand components are installed and

secured properly.

Wear proper apparel.

Do not wear loose

clothing, jewelry, or anything that can become

entangled in moving parts.

Wear protective items when working

with tools.

Always wear safety glasses,

hardhat, foot protection, and hearing protec-

tion.

Stay alert.

Do not operate the tool if you

are drowsy from medication or fatigue. Avoid

horseplay around the equipment.

Keep visitors away from the immedi-

ate work area.

All visitors should be kept a

safe distance from the equipment at all times.

When using the pipe stand at elevated

locations, the area below must remain

clear of other personnel.

Keep work areas clean.

Keep the work

area around the pipe stand clear of any

obstructions that could limit the movement of

the operator. Clean up any oil or other spills.

Do not overreach.

Keep your proper

footing and balance at all times. Do not reach

across the tool or pipe.

10.

Keep hands and tools away from

grooving rolls during the grooving opera-

tion.

Grooving rolls can crush or cut fingers

and hands.

11.

Do not reach inside the pipe end

during tool operation.

12.

Do not force the tool.

Do not force the

tool or accessories to perform any functions

beyond their capabilities. Do not overload the

tool.

13.

Maintain tools with care.

Keep tools

clean at all times to ensure proper and safe

performance. Follow the instructions for lubri-

cating tool components.

14.

When tools are not is use, store them

in a dry, secure place.

15.

Use only Victaulic replacement parts

and accessories.

Use of any other parts may

result in a voided warranty, improper opera-

tion, and hazardous situations. Refer to the

"Parts Ordering Information" section on

page 9.

16.

Do not remove any labels from the

pipe stand.

Replace any damaged or worn

labels.

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INTRODUCTION

The Victaulic VAPS224 pipe stand is de-

signed specifically for supporting pipe to be

roll grooved (1

' long to full single 20' ran-

dom). The VAPS224 pipe stand is a self-

standing heavy duty unit that permits free

pipe rotation and traversing on ball transfers.

Ball transfers are mounted in a manner per-

mitting use of pipe slings. Turnstile design

allows pipe to be spun around for grooving of

both pipe ends without dismounting pipe from

the stand.

The VAPS224 pipe stand supports pipe sizes

2 - 24" up to 1800 lbs. (816,5 kg) in weight. It

is designed for direct use with Vic-Easy roll

grooving tools.

RECEIVING THE PIPE STAND

The VAPS224 pipe stand is shipped com-

pletely assembled and packed in a palletized

container. Net pipe stand weight is 310 lbs.

Upon receipt of the pipe stand, make sure all

necessary parts are included. If any parts are

missing, notify the Victaulic Tool Company.

VAPS224 CONTAINER

CONTENTS

NOTICE

• Drawings and/or pictures in this manual may be

exaggerated for clarity.

• The pipe stand, along with this operating and main-

tenance instructions manual, contains trademarks,

copyrights, and/or patented features that are the

exclusive property of Victaulic Company.

CAUTION

• This stand is not designed to support ﬁttings for roll

grooving.

Failure to follow this instruction could cause damage

to the pipe stand.

CAUTION

• This pipe stand must be used ONLY for supporting

pipe designated in the “Tool Rating” section of this

manual.

Failure to follow this instruction could cause damage

to the pipe stand.

Qty. Description

1 Base Assembly

1 Handle Assembly

4 Ball Transfers (Top Assembly)

2Operating and Maintenance Instructions

Manual

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PRE-OPERATION

PIPE PREPARATION

Prepare pipe for roll grooving in accordance

with the roll grooving tool’s Operating Instruc-

tions. In addition to the pipe preparation

required for roll grooving, inspect the pipe

surface where it will contact the stand’s ball

transfers for dents or surface build-ups. The

pipe surface should be free of large dents,

accumulations of dirt, rust or grime that may

interfere with smooth pipe rotation and/or

traversing.

Pipe with external axial weld seams can be

grooved with the stand. However, the weld

bead must be smooth and rounded and at

least three times as wide as it is high. It must

not exceed

" (3,2 mm) in height.

CAUTION

• This stand is not designed to support ﬁttings for roll

grooving.

Failure to follow this instruction could cause damage

to the pipe stand.

NOTICE

• Grooving of pipe with external weld seams will

shorten stand life.

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TOOL NOMENCLATURE

NOTICE

• Drawings and/or pictures in this manual may be exaggerated for clarity.

• The pipe stand, along with this operating and maintenance instructions manual, contains trademarks, copyrights,

and/or patented features that are the exclusive property of Victaulic Company.

Base

Ball Transfer

Support

Upper Column

Intermediate Column

Ball Transfer

Top Plate

Grease Fitting

Hand Knob

Vertical

Adjustment

Handle

➀

Failure to follow instructions and warnings can result in

serious injury, property damage, or faulty installation.

• Before installing, operating, or servicing this tool, read and

understand the Operating Instructions and all warning

labels on this tool.

• Always wear safety glasses and foot protection.

If you have any questions about the safe operation of this tool,

contact Victaulic Tool Company, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031,

610-559-3300.

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TOOL AND PIPE STAND SETUP

The VAPS224 pipe stand is designed specifi-

cally for supporting pipe to be roll grooved.

Make sure the roll grooving tool is LEV-

ELED and SECURELY FASTENED to the

ground or floor. (Refer to the Operating

and Maintenance Instructions Manual for

the grooving tool.)

PIPE STAND SETUP

When grooving pipe that is supported

with a pipe stand, select a location for the tool

and pipe stand by taking into consideration

the following factors:

1a.

Adequate space to handle pipe

lengths

1b.

A firm and level surface for the pipe

stand

TOOL SETUP

Position the stand in approximate oper-

ating location as follows. Always refer to the

“Long Pipe Lengths” section in the Operating

and Maintenance Instructions Manual for the

grooving tool.

1a.

Determine the length of the pipe to be

roll grooved.

1b.

Position the VAPS224 pipe stand at a

distance slightly greater than half the

pipe length from the tool (

pipe

length plus 5%).

1c.

Position the stand approximately in

line with the tool’s grooving rolls or

slightly to the left.

1d.

Make sure the base is level front to

back, as shown above.

GROOVING OPERATION

for Initial Stand Adjustments

Determine the pipe size to be roll

grooved.

Remove the four hand knobs and nuts

securing the wedge shaped ball transfer

supports to the stand top plate.

Slide both ball transfer supports to the

positions marked for the pipe size to be

grooved. Hand knob locations should line up

with pipe size marked on edge of top plate.

CAUTION

• This pipe stand must be used ONLY for roll grooving

pipe designated in the “Tool Ratings” section of this

manual.

Failure to follow this instruction could cause damage

to the pipe stand.

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Install the four hand knobs and tighten

the nuts removed in Step 2.

Figure 1

For pipe lengths greater than 3

' (1.07

m), the four ball transfer units should be in the

outermost sockets. For shorter pipe lengths

- 3

' / 0.46 - 1.07 m), the ball transfers

should be installed in a set of sockets shifted

toward one end, as illustrated in Figure 1.

Using the vertical adjustment handle,

adjust the pipe stand height to a position that

will support the pipe in an approximate level

position when one end of the pipe is in posi-

tion on the roll grooving tool’s lower (inner)

roll. Turning the handle clockwise INCREAS-

ES pipe height.

Position pipe in the pipe stand and onto

the roll grooving tool’s lower roll. If using a

pipe sling, the sling can be positioned in

between ball transfers when pipe is posi-

tioned on the stand.

TOP VIEW OF PIPE STAND

Exaggerated for clarity

Ball transfer

socket

locations

for pipe

lengths longer

than 3¹⁄₂ feet

Ball transfer

socket

locations

for pipe lengths

of 1¹⁄₂ - 3¹⁄₂ feet

CAUTION

• Remove any pipe lifting devices from the pipe

before proceeding further.

Failure to follow this instruction could cause damage

to the pipe stand.

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8. Slide the pipe stand right or left to obtain

the proper “tracking angle”. Refer to the

grooving tool’s Operating and Maintenance

Instructions Manual.

FINAL STAND ADJUSTMENTS

For final adjustment of the pipe stand, groov-

ing of the pipe is required. Roll a groove in the

pipe by referring to the Operating and Mainte-

nance Instructions Manual for the grooving

tool.

1. Examine the freshly rolled pipe end for

(A) excessive flare and/or (B) a scuffed pipe

end face.

A. If pipe is excessively flared, it may be

due to the pipe stand adjustments. To

minimize flare:

1. Make sure that the roll grooving tool

is LEVEL (especially front to back)

and SECURED to the floor.

2. Make sure that the pipe is LEVEL or

that the back end of the pipe (end

not being grooved) is slightly below

level (1/4bubble maximum). Pipe

levelness should always be

checked with pipe end to be

grooved resting in position on the

roll grooving tool’s lower roll.

3. Reduce “tracking angle” to be as

close to 0° as possible while still

maintaining pipe “tracking”.

B. If the pipe end has an excessively

scuffed face, the usual causes are

“over tracking” and/or an out of square

pipe end. To minimize “over tracking”,

keep the pipe stand tracking angle as

close to 0° as possible while ensuring

adequate “tracking”.

TURNSTILE PROCEDURE

With the pipe stand positioned slightly be-

yond 1/2the pipe length from the tool as

described in the Tool Setup section of this

manual, it is possible to balance the pipe on

the stand and measure the groove diameter

and/or rotate the pipe to position the opposite

end for grooving. The ball transfer units must

be in proper sockets to utilize this feature. See

the Initial Stand Adjustments section of this

manual.

1. Groove the pipe by referring to the Oper-

ating and Maintenance Instructions Manual

for the grooving tool.

2. After pipe and grooving rolls have

stopped rotating, withdraw the grooved pipe

from the roll grooving tool by sliding the pipe

out of the tool SLOWLY to a point where it

balances on the pipe stand.

3. Measure groove diameter and/or rotate

the pipe to position the opposite end for

grooving. When rotating pipe, walk with the

pipe, maintaining proper pipe balance.

CAUTION

• Do not attempt to use this feature for pipe longer

than standard 20' random lengths.

Failure to follow this instruction could cause damage

to the pipe stand and grooving tool.

WARNING

• Make sure pipe is balanced.

• Do not leave balanced pipe unattended.

Failure to follow this instruction could result in

serious personal injury or damage to the pipe stand.

WARNING

• Do not release and spin the pipe around.

Failure to follow this instruction could result in

serious personal injury or damage to the pipe stand.

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MAINTENANCE

This section provides information about keep-

ing the pipe stand in proper operating condi-

tion and guidance for making repairs when it

becomes necessary. Preventive maintenance

during operation will pay for itself in repair and

operating savings.

Replacement parts must be ordered from

Victaulic Tool Company to ensure proper and

safe operation of the tool.

LUBRICATION

1. Regular lubrication is required for the

VAPS224 pipe stand. On a weekly basis,

apply a few drops of light oil to the ball trans-

fer units. Work the oil in by rotating the units.

2. 2. On a monthly basis, apply grease to

the grease fitting on top of the table, as shown

above, with a #2EP Lithium base grease.

PARTS ORDERING

INFORMATION

When ordering parts, the following information

is required for the Victaulic Tool Company to

process the order and send the correct

part(s). Request the RP-VAPS224 Repair

Parts List for detailed drawings and parts

listings.

1. Tool Model Number – VAPS224

2. Tool Serial Number – The serial number

is stamped onto a plate located on the ball

transfer support.

3. Quantity, Part Number, and Description

– For example: (1), NM28000002, Ball Trans-

fer

4. Where to Send the Part(s) – Company

name and address

5. To Whose Attention to Send the Part(s)

6. Purchase Order Number

Order parts by calling 1-800-PICKVIC.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

GENERAL

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Pipe ﬂare is

excessive.

Pipe is “over tracking”. Refer to the Operating and Maintenance