Antaeus TALOS 55 Installation and operation manual

ANTAEUS TALOS 55
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR:
ANTAEUS TALOS 55

ANTAEUS TALOS 55
Talos 55 SERIAL NUMBER AND SETTINGS PAGE
Talos 55 Serial Number ______________
Configured for Excavator: Make - _______________
Model - _______________
Configuration:
Yoke Part Number – ________________
Motor Size - _______________
FORWARD Relief Pressure Setting – _______________ PSI
REVERSE Relief Pressure Setting – 2700 PSI
Pressure Reducing Valve Pressure Setting – 2500 PSI
Sequence Valve Pressure Setting – 2200 PSI
TALOS 55 OPERATIONAL MANUAL

ANTAEUS TALOS 55
This manual was prepared to acquaint the owner, operator and serviceman with the operation
and maintenance of the vibratory driver/extractor. We suggest that this manual be carefully
studied before operating or undertaking any maintenance work on the unit.
This manual is organized into two major categories.
The first category is for routine OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS of the unit and includes a
GENERAL DESCRIPTION section, which presents a basic explanation of the driver/extractor
and some of its specifications. The MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT section should be
referred to periodically for normal servicing of equipment. All machines and equipment
require systematic, periodic inspection and maintenance, if they are to perform satisfactorily,
over a long period of time. The driver/extractor is primarily a vibrating machine and if not
given the best of care, or if improperly used and maintained, it is self-destructive. Therefore,
the unit should receive at least the same care and maintenance as other high quality
construction equipment.
The second category is for parts reordering and it includes both a PARTS LIST and a pictorial
drawing of the assembly, for easier determination of the required part. Refer to the
ORDERING PARTS section of the PARTS LIST for more specific procedures regarding parts
ordering. Adherence of the listed procedures will insure receipt of the required part(s) with
the minimal amount of delay or error.
PREFACE

ANTAEUS TALOS 55
ANTAEUS STANDARD WARRANTY
ANTAEUS warrants new products sold by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period
of one year after the date of delivery to the first user and subject to the following conditions: ANTAE-
US’ obligation and liability under this WARRANTY is expressly limited to repairing or replacing at AN-
TAEUS’s option, any parts which appear to ANTAEUS upon inspection to have been defective in ma-
terial or workmanship. Such parts shall be provided at no cost to the user, at the business establishment
of ANTAEUS or the authorized ANTAEUS distributor of the product during regular working hours.
This WARRANTY, shall not apply to component parts or accessories of products not manufactured by
ANTAEUS and which carry the warranty of the manufacturer thereof, or to normal maintenance (scraped
and scived lube and fuel lines, worn cushion material in the d rive base) or normal maintenance parts (such
as fouled injectors, weakened check valve springs, damaged grease zirts caused by use over time
Replacement or repair parts installed in the product covered by this WARRANTY are warranted only for the
remainder of the warranty as if such parts were original components of said product. ANTAEUS makes
no other warranty, expressed or implied and makes nowarranty of merchantability of fitness for any
particular purpose. ANTAEUS’ obligation under this WARRANTY shall not include any transportation
charges, costs of installation, duty, taxes or any other charges whatsoever, or any liability for direct, indirect,
incidental or consequential damage or delay. If requested by ANTAEUS, products or parts for which a
warranty claim is made are to be returned transportation prepaid to ANTAEUS. Any improper use,
including operation after discovery of defective or worn parts, op eration beyond rated capacity, substitution
of any parts whatsoever, or parts not approved by ANTAEUS or any alteration or repair by others in such
manner as in ANTAEUS’ judgment affects the product materially and adversely, shall void this warranty.
ANY TYPE OF WELDING ON EQUIPMENT
WILLVOID THE WARRANTY
Refusal: Vibros: If the pile does not move one foot in 30 seconds of vibro operation at full speed. Resort to
a larger vibro. ANTAEUS equipment may exceed the refusal driving criteria for short periods of time as may be needed
to penetrate hard soil layers or obstacles. In such cases, a heat gun is used to monitor the temperature of thebear-
ings and related components to prevent use of the machine beyond 210 degrees. Contact ANTAEUS or your local
ANTAEUS distributor for special instructions when faced with refusal conditions.
Refusal: Diesels: Do not exceed 10 blows per inch or 120 blows per foot. In cases of setting of the pile it is
permitted to increase the blow count to 250 blows per foot, but only for one foot of driving penetration. Pile
inspectors should consult the ANTAEUS factory for permission to exceed these limits. Failure to do so will void the
warranty. This standard specification is accepted by the DFI (Deep Foundations Institute) and the PDCA
(Pile Contractors Association) and by all manufacturers of pile driving equipment.

ANTAEUS TALOS 55
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION PAGE
A. General I-1
B. Specifications I-2
II. PREPARATION FOR OPERATING
A. General II-1
B. Safety Precautions II-1
C. Rigging Vibrator II-1
1. Excavator Preparation II-3
2. Talos 55 Installation II-3
3. Gage Hose II-5
4. Changing Excavators II-5
III. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Completion of Set-Up and Maintenance III-1
B. Warming Hydraulic Oil III-1
C. Conventions of Operation III-1
D. Positioning the Pile and Talos 55 III-1
E. Driving Operations III-2
F. Extracting Operations III-3
IV. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
A. General IV-1
B. Daily IV-1
C. 100 Hours IV-2
D. Severe Conditions IV-2
E. Lubrication IV-3
F. Capacities IV-4

ANTAEUS TALOS 55
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
V. PROCEEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS PAGE
A. Conventions of Valves V-1
B. Manifold Adjustments V-1
C. Clamp Lubrication V-3
D. Swivel V-3
VI. HYDRAULIC CIRCUITRY
Hydraulic Schematic VI-1
A. Hydraulic Components List VI-2
PARTS LIST
VII. GENERAL DATA
A. Abbreviations VII- 1
B. Screws and Bolts VII- 1
C. Serial Number Locations VII- 2
VIII. ORDERING PARTS
A. Procedure VIII- 1
B. Fitting Description Key VIII- 2
Fitting Style Selector Chart - SC1 VIII- 3
C. Hose Description Code VIII- 4
D. Parts Identification VIII- 5
Parts Lists and Drawings VIII- 6
E. Miscellaneous Accessories VIII-15
F. Recommended Spare Parts VIII-17

ANTAEUS TALOS 55
I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A. GENERAL
The ANTAEUS Talos 55 is a powerful low-frequency vibratory pile driver /
extractor designed to drive and extract sheet piles, and wide-flange (H &
I) beams.Specially adapted for connection to a hydraulic excavator, the Talos 55
facilitates economies of operation by eliminating the requirement for leads,
a pile driving crane, redundant personnel and a dedicated power unit, on
many pile driving applications. It enables the excavator operator to lift,
carry, position and drive piles in a continuous motion. The Talos 55 operates
at frequencies up to 2500 vibrations per minute to provide maximum pile
penetration rates in a wide variety of soils. The unit has an
eccentric moment of 475 inch-pounds (5.5 kg-M) and produces a maximum
amplitude of .31 inch (8 mm). Clamps and jaws allow various types and sizes of
piling to be driven or extracted by the Talos 55.
B. MANIFOLD ON EXCAVATOR
Hydraulic power to drive the Talos 55 comes from a spare circuit on the
excavator. A specialized control manifold, mounted on the excavator, allows
the Talos 55 drive motor, rotary motor, piling clamps and side tilt, to be activated
by a single excavator control lever (“joy stick”). The bucket circuit controls the
fore and aft tilt via the existing excavator bucket cylinder. The manifold also
permits the Talos 55 to be used on excavators with various hydraulic system
pressures and flows.
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ANTAEUS TALOS 55
I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
C. SPECIFICATIONS
1. Constant improvement and engineering progress make it necessary that
we reserve the right to make specification changes without notice.
2. Talos 55 VIBRATOR (w/ clamps) Type: Hydraulic
Units (US) Units (SI)
Eccentric Moment 475 in-lb (5.5kg-M)
Frequency (max) 2500 VPM
Amplitude 0.31 in (8 mm)
Bottom Clamp Force 85 Tons (755kN)
Side Arm Clamp Force (total) 76 Tons (676kN)
Max. Pull for Extraction 50 Tons (454kN)
Suspended Weight 4,600 lb (2087kg)
Length [L] 39 in (99 cm)
Width [W] 31 in (79 cm)
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ANTAEUS TALOS 55
II. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
A. GENERAL
When unloading and unpacking the vibratory driver, use extreme care. For your protection, make
a thorough inspection of the unit immediately on delivery. In case of any damage or shortage, notify
the transit agent at once and have the delivering carrier make a notation on the freight bill.
B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety is basically common sense. There are standard safety rules, but each situation has its
own peculiarities which can not always be covered by rules. Therefore, your experience and
common sense will be your best guide to safety. Be ever watchful for safety hazards and correct
deficiencies promptly.
Use the following safety precautions as a general guide to safe operations:
B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Read this manual thoroughly before operating or working on the equipment.
2. Read and follow any safety instructions in the excavator operators manual.
3. Only well trained and experienced personnel should attempt to operate or maintain this equipment.
4. CAREFUL WHEN LIFTING OR CARRYING PILES IN THE VIBRATOR
CLAMP. CLAMP MAY LOSE PRESSURE WHEN UNIT IS NOT VIBRATING.
5. Never adjust, lubricate or repair the unit when it is in operation, or lifted above ground level.
6. Never remove, paint over or cover warning or safety labels. If labels become damaged or
unreadable, replace immediately.
7. All personnel should wear approved safety clothing, including HARD HATS, SAFETY SHOES,
SAFETY GLASSES and HEARING PROTECTION when in the vicinity of this machinery.
8. Do not stand any closer to this equipment than necessary when it is in operation. Parts may loosen
and fall. Never stand under operating, or elevated, equipment.
9. When maintaining or repairing the equipment, never substitute parts not supplied, or approved in
writing, by ANTAEUS.
10. Do not weld, or flame cut, on this equipment.
11. Never use or store flammable liquids on or near the engine.
12. Insure that all lifting equipment, including wire rope, slings, hooks, shackles,
etc., are properly sized for the worst case loads anticipated during operations.
13. If there are any questions about the weights, specifications, or performance of the unit, contact
ANTAEUS, or the excavator manufacturer, before handling or operating the equipment.
14. If the equipment is to be used for anything other than driving or extracting plumb piles, contact
ANTAEUS before using the unit.
15. Check wire rope clips for tightness, and check wire ropes for wear, daily.
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ANTAEUS TALOS 55
II. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)
16. Insure that ground vibrations will not damage or collapse adjacent structures or
excavations.
17. Remove all tools, parts and electrical cords before starting the unit.
18. When operating in an enclosed area, pipe excavator exhaust fumes outside. Continued
breathing of exhaust fumes may be fatal.
19. When servicing batteries, do not smoke or use open flames in the vicinity. Batteries
generate explosive gas during charging. There must be proper ventilation when charging
batteries.
20. When filling fuel tank, do not smoke or use open flame in the vicinity.
21. If abnormal equipment operation is observed, discontinue use immediately and correct the
problem.
22. Store oily rags in approved containers, and away from engine exhaust system. 23. Make
sure that the vibrator control is OFF before starting the excavator engine. 24. Do not adjust, or
set, hydraulic pressures higher or lower than those specified in
this manual.
25. Never operate this equipment with hydraulic hoses that are damaged or
“kinked”. Replace damaged hoses immediately.
26. Be sure that the vibrator connection hoses do not kink, or pull tight, at any point within the
full range of excavator motion.
27. Never attempt to connect quick disconnects when the engine is running.
28. Do not pull on, or allow hoses to get snagged, when moving the excavator.
29. Do not attempt to locate hydraulic leaks with your hands. High pressure hydraulic leaks
can penetrate the skin, causing severe damage, blood poisoning and infection. Do not
attempt to repair leaks while the equipment is in
operation.
30. Do not attempt to tighten, or loosen, fittings or hoses when the machine is in operation.
31. Always check the excavator load radius chart before lifting vibrator and/or piles.
32. Check vibrator swivel retaining nut, and swivel nut locking bolt for tightness
daily.
33. A properly maintained fire extinguisher, suitable for oil fires, must be kept in the
immediate vicinity of equipment operations.
34. When moving or transporting this equipment, insure that the vehicle or vessel is of
sufficient capacity to handle the load, and that the equipment is properly tied down.
35. Be sure that all equipment parts are tight, or properly secured, before shipment.
Unsecured parts may vibrate loose and fall, during transport, causing injury or property
damage.
36. Keep excavator, piles, vibrator, wire rope and other equipment at least 15’ (5M) from
electrical power lines, transformers and other electrical equipment, or at such distance as
required by applicable safety codes.
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