Allied 5500 User manual

HOLE-HOG
Model 5500
Construction Products, Inc.
TECHNICAL
MANUAL
Manual Part No. 002053
August 25, 2000

ALLIED Model 5500 Hole-Hog
Allied Hole-Hog, Model 5500
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
SECTION 1.0 GENERAL ................................1
SECTION 2.0 OVERVIEW ................................3
2.1 Body/Anvil ....................................3
2.2 Striker.......................................3
2.3 Tail Assembly...................................3
2.4 Differences Among Models Covered .......................3
SECTION 3.0 SPECIFICATIONS AND DECALS ...................5
3.1 Specifications ...................................5
3.2 Minimum Recommended Operating Depths ..................5
3.3 DECAL IDENTIFICATION ..........................5
SECTION 4.0 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SAFETY .................9
4.1 Owner’s Responsibilities .............................9
4.2 General Construction Safety ...........................9
4.3 Federal, State, Local and OSHA Construction Guidelines and Regulations . 9
4.4 General Safety Summary ............................9
4.4.1 CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. ........................9
4.4.2 Personnel Precautions ..........................10
4.5 Warranty Protection Summary.........................10
4.6 Allied Product Policies .............................10
SECTION 5.0 HOLE-HOG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................11
5.1 Receiving A New Hole Hog ...........................11
5.2 Lifting and Blocking Precautions .......................11
5.3 Operating Precautions .............................11
SECTION 6.0 OPERATION ..............................13
6.1 Operating Overview ..............................13
6.2 Operating Guidelines ..............................13
6.2.1 Safety Precautions .............................13
6.2.2 Select a Safe Piercing Path .........................13
6.2.3 Prepare Entrance Pit ............................14
6.2.4 Prepare Exit Pit or Target .........................14
6.2.5 Prepare The Hole-Hog and Air Hose ....................14

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6.2.6 Position and Aim The Hole-Hog ......................14
6.2.7 Piercing The Underground Hole ......................15
6.2.8 Reversing The Hole-Hog ..........................16
6.2.9 Install Material in the Pierced Hole ....................16
6.2.10 Remove and Service Hole-Hog ......................16
SECTION 7.0 LUBRICATION .............................17
7.1 Startup......................................17
7.2 Normal Operation ................................17
7.3 De-Icing .....................................17
SECTION 8.0 DISASSEMBLY .............................19
8.1 General .....................................19
8.2 Extent of Disassembly .............................19
8.3 Replacement of The Whip Hose and The Hose Coupling with Clamp. ....20
8.4 Replacing The Body/Anvil Only ........................20
8.5 Removing Tail Assembly and Striker .....................20
8.6 Disassembling the Tail Assembly .......................21
8.6.1 Secure Tail Assembly ............................21
8.6.2 Remove Hose Coupling from Hose .....................22
8.6.3 Remove The Whip Hose...........................23
8.6.4 Remove Valve Stem from End Cap .....................23
8.7 Remove Valve and Bushing...........................25
8.8 Disassemble End Cap Components ......................26
SECTION 9.0 ASSEMBLY ...............................29
9.1 General .....................................29
9.2 Installation of The Whip Hose and The Hose Coupling with Clamp. ....29
9.3 Replacing The Body/Anvil Only ........................29
9.4 Assemble End Cap Components ........................30
9.5 Assemble Valve Stem Components ....................32
9.6 Assemble Valve Stem and End Cap ......................35
9.7 Attach Whip Hose to Hose Adapter ......................37

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9.8 Attach Hose Coupling to Whip Hose ......................38
9.9 Assemble Body/Anvil, Striker and Tail Assembly ...............40
SECTION 10.0 MAINTENANCE ............................43
10.1 Daily Maintenance ..............................43
10.2 Preventive Maintenance ...........................43
10.3. Conditional Maintenance...........................43
SECTION 11.0 FIELD MAINTENANCE .......................45
11.1 Field Replacements ..............................45
11.1.1 Hose Coupling with Clamp ........................45
11.1.2 Whip Hose .................................45
11.2 Repair Preparations ..............................45
11.3 Removal and Replacement of The Hose Coupling with Clamp .......46
11.3.1 Remove Hose Coupling ..........................46
11.3.2 Install The Hose Coupling.........................47
11.4 Removal and Replacement of the Whip Hose. ................49
11.4.1 Remove the Whip Hose from the Hose Adapter .............49
11.4.2 Attach Whip Hose to Hose Adapter ...................50
SECTION 12.0 HOLE-HOG TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ............53
SECTION 13.0 PARTS INFORMATION ........................55

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LIST OF FIGURES
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Figure 2-1. Major Components: Hole-Hog, Model 5500 ................3
Figure 3-1. Hole-Hog Decal Location ..........................6
Figure 8-1. Spanner Wrench 835758...........................19
Figure 8-2. Loosening the End Cap. ..........................20
Figure 8-3. Removing Tail Assembly...........................20
Figure 8-4. Access the Striker with a Hook. ......................20
Figure 8-5. Tilting the BodyAnvil to Access the Striker. ...............21
Figure 8-6. Tail Assembly and Striker Removed from Body/Anvil. ..........21
Figure 8-7. Pad the vise jaws to protect the End Cap threads. ............21
Figure 8-8. Secure End Cap for Disassembly. .....................22
Figure 8-9. Hose Coupling Clamp ...........................22
Figure 8-10. Remove Hose from Coupling. .......................22
Figure 8-11. Remove hose completely from the coupling plug and clamp. ......22
Figure 8-12. Secure End Cap in Vice or Saddle Clamp ................23
Figure 8-13. Hose Adapter, and Whip Hose ......................23
Figure 8-14. Remove Whip Hose from the Adapter ..................23
Figure 8-15. Remove Hose Socket from Valve Stem. .................23
Figure 8-16. Loosen Hex Head Cap Screw........................24
Figure 8-17. Loosen the Hose Adapter on the Valve Stem. ..............24
Figure 8-18.Remove Hose Adapter from the Valve Stem ...............24
Figure 8-19. Thread the Valve Stem From the Valve Body Nut and End Cap. . . . 24
Figure 8-20. Inspect Hose Socket. ...........................24
Figure 8-21. Valve Stem and Valve Components in Vise. ...............25
Figure 8-22. Remove Valve Nut and Nut Bushing from Valve Stem. .........25
Figure 8-23. Remove Valve and the upper Spacers, and O-ring. ...........25
Figure 8-24. Remove the lower Spacers and O-ring. ..................26
Figure 8-25. Removing the Valve Seal from the End Cap ...............26
Figure 8-26. End Cap in Arbor Press .........................27
Figure 8-27. Remove Valve Body Nut .........................27
Figure 8-28. End Cap, Shock Absorber and Push Bar in Press.............27

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Figure 8-29. Press Shock Absorber from The End Cap. ................28
Figure 8-30. Cut the Shock Absorber from the End Cap. ...............28
Figure 8-31. Cutting Pattern to Remove Shock Absorber from End Cap ......28
Figure 9-1. End Cap and Shock Absorber in Press ..................30
Figure 9-2. Press the Shock Absorber into the End Cap ...............30
Figure 9-3. Valve Body Nut and Shock Absorber in Press...............31
Figure 9-4. Press the Valve Body Nut into the Shock Absorber............31
Figure 9-5. Lubricate the Valve Seal and the Valve Body Nut. ............32
Figure 9-6. Press Bushing into Valve..........................32
Figure 9-7. Valve Stem in Vise .............................32
Figure 9-8. Install Lower Spacers and O-Ring .....................33
Figure 9-9. Install Valve on Valve Stem. ........................33
Figure 9-10. Install Upper Spacers and O-Ring ....................34
Figure 9-11. Proper Seating of Spacers and O-rings ..................34
Figure 9-12. Install Valve Nut and Nut Bushing ...................35
Figure 9-13. Secure Valve to Vale Stem ........................35
Figure 9-14. Inspect Adapter Timing Pin .......................35
Figure 9-15. Inspect Hex Head Cap Screw .......................35
Figure 9-16. Pad the vise jaws to protect the End Cap threads. ...........36
Figure 9-17. Secure End Cap for assembly of Tail Assembly .............36
Figure 9-18. Thread Valve Stem into End Cap. ....................36
Figure 9-19. Threaded End of Valve Stem .......................36
Figure 9-20. Attach Adapter to Valve Stem ......................36
Figure 9-21. Tighten the Hose Adapter onto the Valve Stem. ............37
Figure 9-22. Hose Adapter in place on the Valve Stem. ................37
Figure 9-23. Tighten the Hex Head Cap Screw. ....................37
Figure 9-24. Hose Socket on Valve Stem. .......................38
Figure 9-25. Thread the Whip Hose fitting into the Hose Adapter ..........38
Figure 9-26. Tighten Whip Hose securely in the Hose Adapter. ...........38
Figure 9-27.Coupling Clamp Hardware ........................38
Figure 9-28. Clean coupling plug and clamp. .....................39

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Figure 9-29. Open Hose Clamp .............................39
Figure 9-30. Secure Whip Hose in Hose Coupling Clamp................39
Figure 9-31. Secure Whip Hose to Coupling. ......................40
Figure 9-32. Components for Final Assembly .....................40
Figure 9-33. Block Body/Anvil for Assembly ......................40
Figure 9-34. Insert Striker into the Body/Anvil. ....................41
Figure 9-35. Prepare Body/Anvil and Tail Assembly. .................41
Figure 9-36. Insert Valve into Striker. .........................41
Figure 9-37.Secure End Cap to Body/Anvil ......................41
Figure 9-38.Tighten End Cap. .............................42
Figure 11-1. Whip Hose Disassembly .........................45
Figure 11-2. Secure Hole-Hog in place. .........................46
Figure 11-3. Loosening Hose Coupling Clamp .....................46
Figure 11-4. Remove Hose from Coupling .......................46
Figure 11-5. Secure Hole-Hog in place. ........................47
Figure 11-6.Coupling Clamp Hardware ........................47
Figure 11-7. Clean coupling plug and clamp. .....................47
Figure 11-8. Open Hose Clamp .............................48
Figure 11-9. Secure Whip Hose in Hose Coupling Clam. ...............48
Figure 11-10. Secure the Hose Coupling to the Whip Hose ..............48
Figure 11-11. Whip Hose disassembly .........................49
Figure 11-12. Secure Hole-Hog in Place. ........................49
Figure 11-13. Hose Adapter, and Whip Hose......................49
Figure 11-14. Remove Whip Hose from the Adapter .................49
Figure 11-15. Secure Hole-Hog in place. ........................50
Figure 11-16. Thread the Whip Hose fitting into the Hose Adapter. .........50
Figure 11-17. Secure Whip Hose onto the Hose Adapter. ...............51
Hole-Hog Troubleshooting Chart ............................53
Figure 13-1. Model 5500 Hole-Hog Complete Assembly ................56
Figure 13-2. Air Line Lubricator Assembly ......................58

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SECTION 1.0 GENERAL
This manual covers the Allied Hole-Hog
Model 5500.
The major components of this model and
the differences among Hole Hogs with this
model number are explained in Section 2.0.
The Allied Hole-Hog is a pneumatic, re-
versible, underground piercing tool de-
signed to pierce continuous, blind
horizontal, inclined and vertical holes in
compressible soils.
The holes are used for trenchless installa-
tion of underground utility lines, gas lines,
water lines, and sewers, without the need
to disturb asphalt and concrete paving, or
landscaping. Back-filling is eliminated and
traffic can be maintained.
With optional attachments, the Hole-Hog
can also install or remove rigid pipe from
the ground.
When using the Hole-Hog, underground
safety procedures such as the location of
existing underground service lines, cables
and conduit must be followed. See Sections
4.0 and 5.0 for further safety guidelines.
~CAUTION
Instructions identified with this
symbol are important for personal
safety and full service life of the
Hole-Hog. Follow them carefully.
Operation or service not in accor-
dance with these instructions may
subject the Hole-Hog to conditions
beyond its design capability. Im-
proper operation or servicing can
result in Hole-Hog failure or per-
sonal injury. Read this manual thor-
oughly before operating or
maintaining the Hole-Hog.
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SECTION 2.0 OVERVIEW
The Allied Hole-Hog is a pneumatically
propelled, reversible, ground piercing tool.
The tool consists of three primary sections:
Body/Anvil, Striker and Tail Assembly. A
simple reversing mechanism allows the op-
erator to easily change the tool’s direction
from forward to reverse.
2.1 Body/Anvil
The body/anvil forms the majority of the
Hole-Hog’s exterior. It consists of the anvil
and the body. Refer to Figure 2-1. The
body/anvil is the ground contact surface.
Wear of this component is expected and
normal. The body is internally threaded at
the rear for attaching the Tail Assembly.
The anvil is the conical surface that forms
the front of the body/anvil. The anvil is
pressed into the body, and cannot be re-
moved from the assembled body/anvil.
2.2 Striker
The striker is moved by air pressure back
and forth within the body. Internally, the
striker impacts either the anvil in the front
or the tail assembly in the rear to propel the
Hole-Hog through the ground.
2.3 Tail Assembly
Except for the Striker, the Tail Assembly
contains all internal operating compo-
nents, including the reversing mechanism .
The external threads of the Tail Assem-
bly’s End Cap secure the Tail Assembly to
the Body/Anvil. The Whip Hose attaches to
the other end of the Tail Assembly.
Hole-Hog service and repair require re-
moval of the tail assembly to access the ser-
viceable parts.
2.4 Differences Among Models Covered
This manual covers the Allied Hole-Hog
Model 5500. There are no significant differ-
ences among the Hole-Hogs with this
model number.
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Body/Anvil Tail Assembly
End Cap Whip Hose Hose Socket
and Coupling
Figure 2-1. Major Components: Hole-Hog, Model 5500

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SECTION 3.0 SPECIFICATIONS AND DECALS
3.1 Specifications
Outside Diameter: . . . 10.5 in. (267mm)
Weight: ........ 1375 lbs. (625kg)
Overall Length: ....86in.(2184mm)
Working Air PSI *: . 90 psi (6.3 kg./cm2)
Air Consumption
per Min.: ......360scfm (9.9scmm)
Whip Hose
(inside diameter): ....2in.(50.8mm)
Recommend Delivery Hose
(inside diameter): .....2in.(50.8 mm)
Percussion Rate Per Minute: ....200
* Pressure required at the tool. Allow 5 psi
(0.4 kg/cm2) pressure drop for each 100 ft.
(30m) of hose. Pressure above 100 psi (7
kg./cm2) at the tool decreases the life of the
Hole-Hog.
3.2 Minimum Recommended Operating
Depths
Hard Glacial Clay .........48in.
Clay/Sand Mix ...........48in.
Wet/Dry Sand ...........60in.
Cultivated Soil ...........60in.
Clay/Loam Mix ...........60in.
The Hole-Hog operates best in compac-
table soils. The minimum depth of opera-
tion varies with soil conditions and the
length of the hole. The chart above is in-
tended as a guide only. Specifications sub-
ject to change without notice.
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3.3 DECAL IDENTIFICATION
IMPORTANT!
Read Technical
Manual.
Hole-Hog patent
numbers.
Made in USA.
Allied
Construtrion
Products
logo.
USA
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Figure 3-1. Hole-Hog Decal Location

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Hole-Hog Decal Kit
Part No. 101234
ITEM
NO. QTY.
PART
NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 676984 Decal - Read Instructions
2 1 833291 Decal - Hole-Hog Patents
3 1 815696 Decal - Made in USA
4 1 676653 Decal - Allied (not part of Decal Kit)

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SECTION 4.0 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
4.1 Owner’s Responsibilities
The equipment owner is responsible to as-
sure that all operating personnel are fully
trained and adhere to the procedures ex-
plained in this manual, especially regard-
ing safety to personnel and equipment. If
necessary, the owner or safety/training
personnel must expand upon these general
instructions to adapt them to particular
applications.
4.2 General Construction Safety
The standard safety precautions expected
and required of those working in construc-
tion shall be followed, including but not
limited to: locating existing underground
service and utility lines, establishing pe-
destrian barriers and using proper lifting
equipment and personnel protection
equipment, etc.
4.3 Federal, State, Local and OSHA
Construction Guidelines and
Regulations
Use the Hole-Hog in accordance with all
federal, state and local regulations regard-
ing construction practices and public
safety. Identification of, and compliance to,
governing regulations are the responsibil-
ity of the owner and operator.
In the United States, comply with the rec-
ommendations of the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration standards of
the U.S. Department of Labor. For OSHA
construction guidelines contact your local
federal government office or write:
U.S. Government Printing Office
Superintendent of Documents
P.O. Box 371954
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15250
Ask for Construction Industry OSHA
Standards Stock #869-034-00107-6.
4.4 General Safety Summary
The safe and effective use of any heavy con-
struction equipment depends upon proper
installation, operation, maintenance and
repair. Operational safety must encompass
all of these factors. The following safety
summary outlines the minimum safety pol-
icies the Hole-Hog owner shall establish
for any Hole-Hog installation. The sum-
mary is arranged by topic. Each summary
Section addresses a safety topic and states
the Allied recommended policy. Any opera-
tional safety program must be tailored by
the Hole-Hog owner to the specific site and
application. Such a program will result in
increased equipment life and performance
and reduced down-time. Most importantly,
it will reduce the risk of equipment damage
and personnel injuries.
4.4.1 CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
Throughout this manual detailed CAU-
TIONS and WARNINGS are included with
the instructions and procedures. Even ex-
perienced service technicians are to review
these CAUTIONS and WARNINGS prior
to performing a procedure. These are high-
lighted by the symbol shown here.
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4.4.2 Personnel Precautions
•Always wear safety glasses and protec-
tive clothing when operating or handling
the Hole-Hog.
•All personnel in the immediate area
must wear ear protection.
4.5 Warranty Protection Summary
Warranty coverage of the Allied Hole-Hog,
as stated on the inside back cover of this
manual, depends on proper maintenance
and operation of the Hole-Hog. The
Hole-Hog requires minimal service if prop-
erly operated and maintained by trained
personnel. The following summary will
help keep the Hole-Hog in a safe, efficient
operating condition. This summary out-
lines the minimum maintenance policies
the Hole-Hog owner shall establish for any
Hole-Hog installation to ensure effective
operation and warranty coverage. How-
ever, this operational maintenance pro-
gram must be tailored, by the Hole-Hog
owner, to the specific sites and applica-
tions.
•Hole-Hog operators shall:
•Read and thoroughly understand the
information and procedures detailed
in this manual.
•Understand proper operating tech-
niques for all recommended applica-
tions.
•Understand the maintenance sched-
ule and requirements for procedures
performed by an Allied trained ser-
vice technicians.
•Recognize problems and know how to
take corrective action as detailed in
operator troubleshooting.
•Conduct regular checks and inspec-
tions as scheduled in the care and
maintenance schedule.
•Use only Allied trained service techni-
cians and Allied repair parts, and recom-
mended lubricants to protect total
warranty coverage.
•Maintain written records of Hole-Hog
maintenance, service and repair. These
records will be helpful if warranty cover-
age is ever in question. Each record shall
include at least:
•The date of the service, maintenance
or repair.
•A description of the service, mainte-
nance or repair performed. Include
part numbers if applicable.
•Copies of purchase order(s) and in-
voice(s) for repair parts and service.
•The name and signature of the person
performing the service, maintenance
or repair.
4.6 Allied Product Policies
Allied reserves the right to make modifica-
tions to the design or changes to the specifi-
cations without prior notice.
In this manual, Allied recommends
Hole-Hog applications, maintenance and
service consistent with industry expecta-
tions for high performance piercing tools.
Allied takes no responsibility for the re-
sults of actions not recommended in this
manual and specifically the results of:
•Operation in non-recommended applica-
tions
•Incorrect operation
•Improper maintenance
•Use of service parts not approved or sup-
plied by Allied.
These exclusions apply to damage to the
Hole-Hog, associated equipment, and in-
jury to personnel.
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