Victaulic RG1200, Operating And Maintenance Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...nstructions in this manual and all warning labels on the tool Wear safety glasses hardhat foot protection and hearing protection while working around this tool Save this operating and maintenance manu...

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Page 3: ...ls 9 Pipe Preparation 9 Tool Setup 10 Pipe Vise Setup 10 Groove in Place Setup 10 Power Drive Setup 11 Grooving Operation 12 Manual Grooving 12 Powered Grooving 14 Roll Changing 15 Upper Roll Changing...

Page 4: ...These instructions must be read and understood by each operator PRIOR to working with the grooving tool These instructions describe safe operation of the tool including set up and maintenance Each op...

Page 5: ...Before using the tool check moveable parts for obstructions Ensure that tool components are installed and adjusted in accordance with setup instructions 3 Stay alert Do not operate the tool if you are...

Page 6: ...at the upper and lower grooving rolls are a matched set Failure to follow these instructions could damage the tool and cause product failure resulting in property damage or personal injury RECEIVING T...

Page 7: ...nance instructions manual contains trademarks copyrights and or patented features that are the exclusive property of Victaulic Groove Diameter Adjustment Nut Carrying Handle Lower Roll Upper Roll Shaf...

Page 8: ...sound pressure for manual use is below 70 dB A Tool sound pressure for powered use is 93 dB A while tool sound power is 99 dB A Sound measurements are taken with a Ridgid Model 300 power drive NOTE No...

Page 9: ...ving rolls are a matched set Failure to follow these instructions could damage the tool and cause product failure resulting in property damage or personal injury PIPE PREPARATION For proper tool opera...

Page 10: ...inches 203 2 mm so that the tool can rotate freely 4 Mount the tool on the pipe then turn the groove diameter adjustment nut clockwise to lower the upper roll until the tool rests snugly on the pipe G...

Page 11: ...r drive and tool by taking into consideration the following factors a The required power supply refer to the power drive manufacturer s instructions b Adequate space to handle pipe lengths c A firm an...

Page 12: ...rive support arms GROOVING OPERATION Before proceeding verify that all instructions in the previous sections of this manual have been followed MANUAL GROOVING 1 Each rotation line around the groove di...

Page 13: ...ve If there is space between the long edge of the gauge and the pipe length when the tab meets the bottom of the groove continue grooving If there is no space stop grooving and measure with the provid...

Page 14: ...hazard WARNING The power drive must be operated with a safety foot switch If the power drive is not supplied with a safety foot switch contact Victaulic Operating the tool without a safety foot switch...

Page 15: ...t and remove the tool from the pipe 8 Carefully check the groove diameter of the pipe C dimension with the provided Go No Go Groove Diameter Tape ROLL CHANGING The RG1200 Roll Grooving Tool is designe...

Page 16: ...oll which contains the size markings shall face out away from the tool body as shown above 5 Replace the upper roll shaft into the upper roll assembly and re tighten the set screw until hand tight LOW...

Page 17: ...vided tighten the set screw on the back of the drive shaft to hand tight MAINTENANCE This section provides information about keeping the tool in proper operating condition LUBRICATION 1 After every 8...

Page 18: ...RDERING INFORMATION When ordering parts the following information is required for Victaulic to process the order and send the correct part s Parts can be ordered by calling 1 800 PICK VIC 1 Tool Model...

Page 19: ...essen the input force and amount of groove diameter adjustment A dimension is out of specification Tool is not fully pushed onto the pipe Cut off the pipe end Regroove the pipe with the tool pushed al...

Page 20: ...free from indentations roll marks and projections from the end of the pipe to the groove to provide a leak tight seal for the gasket All loose paint scale dirt chips grease and rust must be removed It...

Page 21: ...Documentation The relevant technical documentation prepared in accordance with Annex VII B of the Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC will be made available upon request to the governing authorities Compat...

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Page 24: ...AULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY AND OR ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND OR OTHER COUNTRIES 2021 VICTAULIC COMPANY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INS...