Victaulic RG1200, Operating And Maintenance Instruction Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS AND 

ADJUSTMENTS

Every Victaulic roll grooving tool is checked, 
adjusted, and tested at the factory prior to 
shipment . However, before operating the tool, 
the following checks and adjustments should be 
made to verify proper tool operation . In addition, 
the tool should be inspected for any damage 
that may have occurred during shipping and 
handling .

 DANGER

•  Before making any tool 

adjustments, disconnect 
the power cord from the 
electrical source.

Accidental startup of the tool 
could result in serious personal 
injury.

GROOVING ROLLS

Verify that the proper roll set is installed on the 
tool for the pipe size to be grooved . Roll sets are 
marked with the pipe size and part number . If 
the proper roll set is not installed on the tool, 
refer to the “Roll Changing” section .

 CAUTION

•  Verify that 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.

PIPE PREPARATION

For proper tool operation and production of 
grooves that are within Victaulic specifications, 
the following guidelines must be followed .
1 . Victaulic recommends square-cut pipe with 
grooved-end pipe products . Roll grooving 
beveled-end pipe may result in unacceptable 
flare, leaks, or joint failure .
2 . Raised internal and external weld beads, 
seams, and burrs must be ground flush with  
the pipe surface, 2 inches/50 mm back from 
the pipe ends .
3 . All coarse scale, dirt, and other foreign 
material must be removed from the interior  
and exterior surfaces of the pipe ends .

 CAUTION

•  For maximum grooving roll life, remove 

foreign material from the interior and 
exterior surfaces of the pipe ends.

Foreign material may interfere with or 
damage grooving rolls, resulting in leaks  
and property damage.

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