PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Tool will not groove the pipe.
Air is present in the hydraulic system.
Refer to the “Air Bleeding” section.
Pipe is beyond the wall thickness or pipe
yield strength capacity of the tool.
Refer to the applicable “Tool Rating and Roll Selection” section.
Pipe groove diameters do not
meet Victaulic specifications.
Groove diameter stop is not adjusted
properly.
Refer to the “Groove Diameter Stop Adjustments” section.
Pipe is beyond the wall thickness or pipe
yield strength capacity of the tool.
Refer to the applicable “Tool Rating and Roll Selection” section.
The “A” Gasket Seat or “B”
Groove Width dimensions
do not meet Victaulic
specifications.
Upper roll bearing is not lubricated
adequately.
Refer to the “Maintenance” section.
Incorrect upper roll, lower roll, or both
installed on the tool
Install the correct rolls. Refer to the applicable “Tool Rating and Roll
Selection” section.
Pipe not inserted fully onto the lower roll,
or pipe is not tracking properly.
Make sure pipe is against the lower-roll backstop flange. Refer to
the “Long Pipe Lengths” section for proper pipe stand positioning.
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)
TM-VE460_55
TM-VE460
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
www.victaulic.com
VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY.
REV_A