APE 12K User manual

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DEEP FOUNDATION
SOLUTIONS
APE DANGLE DRILL
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL 12K/20K Dangle Drill
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Copyright © 2023 American Piledriving Equipment Inc.
All rights reserved, No part of this publicaon may be reproduced,
distributed, or transmied in any form of by any means, including
photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods,
without prior wrien permission of the publisher. For permission requests,
write to the publisher, addressed “Aenon: American Piledriving
Equipment Manual Division” at the address below.
AMERICAN PILEDRIVING EQUIPMENT, INC.
7032 S. 196th Street
Kent, Washington 98032
Oce: 253-872-0141
Toll Free: 800-248-8498
Fax: [phone]
APE_ [email protected]

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GENERAL INFORMATION
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
This Quick Reference Guide
will assist you in nding the
informaon you’re looking for.
A Table of Contents is included aer
the Foreword.
MAINTENANCE
REFERENCE / NOTES
TROUBLE SHOOTING
REPLACEMENT PARTS

MODEL 12K/20K DANGLE DRILL

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
American Piledriving Equipment, Inc. (APE)
warranes new products sold by it to be free from
defects in material or workmanship for a period of
one (1) years aer the date of delivery to the rst
user and subject to the following condions:
• APE’s obligaon and liability under
this WARRANTY is expressly limited to
repairing or replacing, at APE’s opon,
any parts which appear to APE upon
inspecon to have been defecve in
material or workmanship. Such parts
shall be provided at no cost to the user, at
the business establishment of APE or the
authorized APE distributor of the product
during regular working hours.
• This WARRANTY shall not apply to
component parts or accessories of
products not manufactured by APE,
and which carry the warranty of the
manufacturer thereof, or to normal
maintenance (such as engine tune-up)
or normal maintenance parts (such as
lters).
• 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.
• APE makes no other warranty, expressed
or implied, and makes no warranty
of merchantability of tness for any
parcular purpose.
• APE’s obligaons under this WARRANTY
shall not include any transportaon
charges, costs of installaon, duty, taxes
or any other charges whosoever, or any
liability for direct, indirect, incidental or
consequenal damage or delay.
• If requested by APE, products or parts for
which a warranty claim is made are to be
returned, transportaon prepaid, to APE.
ANY IMPROPER USE, INCLUDING OPERATION
AFTER DISCOVERY OF DEFECTIVE OR WORN
PARTS, OPERATION BEYOND RATED CAPACITY,
SUBSTITUTION OF ANY PARTS WHATSOEVER,
USE OF PARTS NOT APPROVED BY APE OR ANY
ALTERATION OR REPAIR BY OTHERS IN SUCH A
MANNER AS, IN APE’S JUDGMENT, AFFECTS THE
PRODUCT MATERIALLY AND ADVERSELY, SHALL
VOID THIS WARRANTY.
ANY TYPE OF WELDING ON APE’S EQUIPMENT
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY UNLESS AUTHORIZED
IN WRITING BY APE
NO EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE
THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY
OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH CHANGE
IS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY AN
OFFICER OF APE, INC.
OIL MUST MEET ISO CLEANLINESS CODE
17/15/11. OIL THAT DOES NOT MEET
CLEANLINESS CODE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY

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This manual covers APE Dangle Drill safety, operaon instrucons, lubricaon and maintenance informaon.
This manual should be stored in or near the engine area in a literature holder or literature storage area.
The data provided in this manual gives the necessary informaon to operate and maintain APE equipment.
The listed procedures are to be performed by qualied personnel who have an understanding of the
equipment and who follow all safety precauons.
Some photographs or illustraons in this manual show details or aachments that may be dierent from your
equipment. Connuing improvement and advancement of product design may have caused changes to your
equipment which are not included in this manual. Whenever a queson arises regarding your equipment, or
this manual, please consult with your APE dealer for the latest available informaon.
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• Refer to the Table of Contents for the page locaon of applicable secons.
• All weights and measurements are in English and Metric units.
• Please visit www.americanpiledriving.com for product data sheets and manuals and latest available
informaon.
FOREWORD
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This unit was tested and ushed before leaving our facility. In order to help provide years of trouble-free
usage, please review the following documentaon and make sure to clean and ush the quick disconnect
ng on any equipment before connecng it to the power unit.
Refer to schemac diagrams and the BOM (Bill of Materials) for component part specicaons and
recommended spare parts.
When calling APE, always have the equipment serial number on hand in order to obtain quicker service.

Serial No. can be found here.
CALIFORNIA
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Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constuents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproducve harm.
CALIFORNIA
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Baery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects and reproducve
harm. Wash hands aer handling.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY INFORMATION .................................... 4
FOREWORD ............................................................ 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................. 6
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................... 7
Model 12K Specicaons ....................................... 7
Model 20K Specicaons ....................................... 7
SAFETY SECTION .................................................... 8
General Safety Precauons .................................... 8
Safety Messages ................................................... 10
General Hazard Informaon................................. 11
OPERATION SECTION............................................ 13
Liing the Dangle Drill.......................................... 13
Connecng the Hydraulics.................................... 14
Commissioning Procedure.................................... 15
Flushing the Hydraulic System.............................. 15
Break-In Period..................................................... 16
Operang Temperatures ...................................... 16
DAILY CHECKLIST................................................... 17
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE............................. 18
Maintenance Chart............................................... 18
Understanding the Hydraulic System ................... 18
Preventave Maintenance .................................. 19
Storage ................................................................ 19
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 20
Hydraulic Schemac ............................................. 20
Bale Dimensions................................................... 21
REPLACEMENT PARTS........................................... 22
Drill Assembly....................................................... 22
Dangle Drill Manifold............................................ 24
Dangle Drill Accessories ....................................... 26
REFERENCE / NOTES............................................. 28
Understanding ISO Codes..................................... 28
Target ISO Cleanliness Codes................................ 29
Recommended Bolt Tightening Torque................ 30

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SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Overall Depth 16.28 in (414 mm)
Overall Width 20 in (49 cm)
Overall Height 59 in (149 cm)
Suspended Weight 1,060 lbs (481 kg)
Output Sha ID 3” HEX
PERFORMANCE
Max Pressure 4,500 PSI (310 Bar)
Max Torque 12,000 Ft-Lbs (1659 kg-m)
Rotaon Speed 35 RPM
Max Flow GPM (LPM) 30 GPM (114 LPM)
Max Horse Power (kW) 80 HP (60 kW)
DIMENSIONS
Overall Depth 16.28 in (414 mm)
Overall Width 20 in (49 cm)
Overall Height 59 in (149 cm)
Suspended Weight 1,130 lbs (513 kg)
Output Sha ID 3” HEX
PERFORMANCE
Max Pressure 4,100 PSI (283 Bar)
Max Torque 20,000 Ft-Lbs (2765 kg-m)
Rotaon Speed 30 RPM
Max Flow GPM (LPM) 46 GPM (174 LPM)
Max Horse Power (kW) 110 HP (82 kW)
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SAFETY SECTION
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READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE
OPERATING AND / OR WORKING ON THE
EQUIPMENT
1. Read and follow any safety instrucons in the
CATERPILLAR ENGINE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
2. Only well-trained and experienced personnel should
aempt to operate or maintain this equipment.
3. NEVER adjust, lubricate and/or repair the unit when
it is in operaon or lied above ground level.
4. NEVER remove, paint over and/or cover warning
or safety labels. If labels become damaged or
unreadable, replace immediately.
5. All personnel should wear approved safety clothing
including HARD HARTS, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY
GLASSES and HEARING PROTECTION when near this
equipment.
6. Do NOT stand any closer to this equipment than
necessary when it is in operaon. Parts may loosen
and fall. NEVER stand under operang or elevated
equipment.
7. When maintaining and/or repairing the equipment,
NEVER substute parts not supplied or approved in
wring by APE.
Do NOTNOT weld or ame cut on this
equipment.
8. NEVER use or store ammable liquids on or near
the engine.
9. Insure that all liing equipment, including cranes,
wire rope, slings, hooks, shackles, etc., are properly
sized for the worst caseloads ancipated during
operaons.
10. If there are any quesons about the weights,
specicaons and/or performance of the unit,
contact APE before handling and/or operang the
equipment.
11. Check wire rope clips for ghtness and wire ropes
for wear daily.
12. Insure that ground vibraons will not damage or
collapse adjacent structures or excavaons.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situaon which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situaon which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situaon where
injury could occur but is unlikely to be serious or
lead to death.
NOTICE indicates informaon that may help
or guide you in the operaon or service of the
equipment.

This unit was tested and ushed before leaving
our facility. In order to help provide years of
trouble free usage, please review the following
documentaon and make sure to clean and ush
the eld piping before connecng it to the power
unit.
Refer to schemac diagrams and the BOM (Bill of
Materials) for component part specicaons and
recommended spare parts.
When calling APE (American Piledriving
Equipment), always inform them of the supplied
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SAFETY SECTION
When operang in an enclosed area,
exhaust fumes should be piped outside.
Connued breathing of exhaust fumes may
prove FATAL.
13. Remove all tools, parts and/or electrical cords
before starng the unit.
14. When servicing baeries, do NOT smoke and/or use
an open ame in the vicinity. Baeries generate
explosive gas during charging. There must be
proper venlaon when charging baeries.
15. When lling the fuel tank, do NOT smoke and/or
use an open ame in the vicinity.
16. If abnormal equipment operaon is observed,
disconnue use immediately and correct the
problem.
17. Do NOT leave the equipment control pendant (radio
control) unaended.
18. Store oily rags in approved containers and away
from the engine exhaust system.
19. If running an auger/drill, make sure that the Auger
rotaon switch is in NEUTRAL before starng the
Power Unit engine
20. Do NOT adjust and/or set the hydraulic pressures
higher and/or lower than those specied in this
Manual.
21. NEVER operate this equipment with hydraulic hoses
that are damaged or ‘kinked’. Replace damaged
hoses immediately.
22. Do NOT li and/or support hydraulic hoses with
wire rope slings.
23. NEVER aempt to connect Quick Disconnects (QDs)
when the Power Unit is running.
24. Do NOT pull on and/or aempt to move equipment
with the hydraulic hoses.
25. Do NOT aempt to locate hydraulic leaks with your
hands. High-pressure leaks can penetrate skin
and cause severe damage, blood poisoning and/or
infecon.
26. Do NOT aempt to repair leaks while the
equipment is in operaon.
27. Do NOT aempt to ghten and/or loosen ngs
and/or hoses when the machine is in operaon.
28. Power Unit must always be placed on level, stable
ground.
29. Do NOT remove Power Unit heat shields. Do NOT
aempt to use the Power Unit without heat shields.
Severe res may result.
A properly maintained re
exnguisher, suitable for oil res,
MUST be kept in the immediate
vicinity of equipment operaons.
30. When moving and/or transporng this equipment,
insure that the vehicle and/or vessel is of sucient
capacity to handle the load. Make sure that the
equipment is properly ed down.
31. When moving and/or transporng this equipment,
be sure that the QD Dust Caps are ght and that
the cap safety cables are in place. Be sure that all
equipment parts are ght and/or properly secured
before shipment. Unsecured parts may vibrate
loose and fall during transport causing injury and/or
property damage.
32. Rounded and/or damaged bolt heads and/or
nuts should be replaced so that proper torque
values may be obtained. Proper torque values are
necessary to prevent parts on this equipment, leads
and/or crane booms from loosening and/or falling.
(Refer to the torque chart in this manual for the
proper values.)
33. When operang in a closed area, pipe exhaust
fumes outside. (Warning: Breathing exhaust fumes
can cause serious injury or even death.)
34. When loading or unloading the power unit using a
forkli, the forks must be placed under the enre
depth of the unit.
35. Keep hands away from rotang ighng auger sha
and/or rotary joint.
36. Do NOT allow clothing, hoses, ropes, etc., to be
entangled in, or wrap around, rotang ighng,
Auger Sha and /or rotary joint.
37. Never stand under an equipment at any me and
keep your eyes on the equipment when it is in
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SAFETY SECTION
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There may be several specic safety messages on
your equipment. The exact locaon and descripon
of the safety messages are reviewed in this secon.
Become familiar with all safety messages.
Ensure that all the safety messages are legible.
Clean the safety messages or replace the safety
messages if the words cannot be read or if the
illustraons are not visible. Use a cloth, water
and soap to clean the safety messages. Do not
use solvents, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals.
Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen
the adhesive that secures the safety messages. The
safety messages that are loosened could drop o
the equipment.
Replace any safety message that is damaged or
missing. If a safety message is aached to a part of
the equipment that is replaced, install a new safety
message on the replacement part. Your APE dealer
can provide new safety messages.
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless
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

read the warnings could result in injury or death.
Contact any APE dealer for replacement manuals.
Proper care is your responsibility.
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This informaon is important when contacng APE
for replacement parts or other informaon.
* Model
* Serial No.

Do NOT weld on or around the power unit unless
authorized in wring by APE. Doing so will void all
warranes and may cause damage to the power
unit or vibro.

Make sure all QD’s are installed and connected
completely. Failing to do so may cause damage or
prevent proper operaon.

Do not operate this equipment without a safety
gate in place. Failing to use a safety gate may allow
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SAFETY SECTION

Aach a “Do Not Operate” warning tag to the
start switch or controls before the equipment is
serviced or repaired. Aach the warning tags to
the engine and to each operator control panel.
When appropriate disconnect the negave terminal
on the baery.
Do not allow unauthorized personnel on the
equipment or around the equipment while being
serviced.
Cauously remove the following parts. To help
prevent spraying or splashing of pressurized uids
hold a rag over the part that is being removed.
• Filler caps
• Grease ngs
• Pressure taps
• Breathers
• Drain plugs

Pressurized air and/or water can cause debris and/
or hot water to be blown out which could result in
personal injury.
The maximum air pressure for cleaning purposes
must be reduced to 30psi (205 kPa) when the air
nozzle in deadheaded and used with eecve chip
guarding (if applicable) and personal protecve
equipment. The maximum water pressure for
cleaning purposes mus be below 40psi (275 kpa).
When pressurized air and/or pressurized water
is used for cleaning, wear protecve clothing,
protecve shoes, and eye protecon. Eye
protecon includes goggles or a protecve face
shield. Always wear eye protecon for cleaning the
cooling system.
Avoid direct spraying of water on electrical
connectors, connecons, and components. When
using air for cleaning, allow the equipment to cool
to reduce the possibility of ne debris igning
when redeposited on hot surfaces.

Always use a board or cardboard when you check
for a leak. Leaking uid that is under pressure can
penetrate body ssue. Fluid penetraon can cause
serious injury and possible death. A pin hole leak
can cause severe injury. If uid is injected into your
skin, you must get medical treatment immediately.
Seek treatment from a doctor that is familiar with
this type of injury.

Care must be taken to ensure that uids are
contained during performance of inspecon,
maintenance, tesng, adjusng, and repair of
the equipment. Be prepared to collect the uid
with suitable containers before opening any
compartment or disassembling any component
containing uids.
Dispose of all uids according to local regulaons
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

Support the equipment properly when work
beneath the equipment is performed.
Unless other maintenance instrucons are provided
never aempt adjustments while the engine is
running.
Stay clear of all rotang parts and moving parts.
Leave the guards in place unl maintenance is
performed. Aer the maintenance is performed
reinstall the guards.
Keep objects away from moving fan blades. The fan
blades will throw objects or cut objects.
Wear protecve glasses in order to avoid injury to
the eyes.
Chips or other debris may y o objects when
objects are struck. Before objects are struck, ensure
that no one will be injured by ying debris.

Do not climb on the equipment, and do not
jump o the equipment. Do not stand on
the components which can not support your
weight. Mount the equipment and dismount the
equipment only at locaons that have a ladder or
handholds.
SAFETY SECTION

Do not bend or strike high-pressure lines. Do not
install lines, tubes, or hoses that are damaged.
Repair any fuel lines, oil lines, tubes, or hoses that
are loose or damaged. Leaks can cause res or
injury.
Inspect all lines, tubes, and hoses carefully. Do
not use bare hands to check for leaks. Always use
a board or cardboard for checking equipment
components for leaks. Tighten all connecons to
the recommended torque.
Check for the following condions:
• End ngs that are damaged or leaking
• Outer covering that is chafed or cut
• Wire that is exposed in reinforced hose
• Outer covering that is ballooning locally
• Flexible part of the hose that is kinked or
crushed
• Armoring that is embedded in the outer
covering
Ensure that all of the clamps, guards, and heat
shields are installed correctly. Correct installaon
of these components will help to prevent these
eects: vibraon, rubbing against other parts and
excessive heat during operaon.

Exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health. If
you operate the equipment in an enclosed area,
adequate venlaon is necessary,

Do not touch any part of the equipment during
operaon. Allow the equipment to cool before any
maintenance is performed on the engine. Relieve
all pressures in the hydraulic system, fuel system,
lubricaon system, or cooling system before any
lines, ngs, or related items are disconnected.

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to
contact the skin.
Keep all of the exhaust manifold and turbocharger
heat shields in place in order to protect
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The following instrucons apply to
all procedures associated with liing
the drill or drill motor. Read these
instrucons carefully and follow them
closely.
• Use necessary Personal Protecve
Equipment (PPE) when working with
the drill
• Support the drill properly, make sure
that it cannot fall over or accidentally
turn around.
• Use only appropriate equipment
and aachments for liing and
posioning the drill.
• Always use the liing equipment
properly and check the load bearing
capacies.
• Prevent unintended use of the drill
during installaon and maintenance
procedures by prevenng the
pressurizaon of the hydraulic lines.
• The operang temperature of the
motor may be over 140° F (60°C)
which is hot enough to cause severe
burns.

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OPERATION SECTION

Connecng the hoses is one of the most crical
aspects of commissioning an APE tool.
Take extreme care to keep these connecons
absolutely clean. This procedure is one of the most
common ways for foreign parcles to be introduced
into a hydraulic system.
To connect the tool to the excavator:
1. Turn the excavator OFF.
2. Clean all quick disconnects with brake wash.
They must be completely free of dirt or
contaminants.
3. Aach quick disconnects. Note that quick
disconnects of each hose type are mated to
prevent backwards hookups.
4. Tighten all ngs to hand ghtness. Verify with
chain wrench.
• DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
New hydraulic uid is NOT clean oil!
Oil must meet ISO cleanliness code
17/15/11
Beware of hot hydraulic uid when
disconnecng the hydraulic connecons.
CAUTION
While lling the hydraulic lines, the driver
motor sha will rotate.
Please do the following:
• Set the engine at idle
• Run at idle for about 10 minutes
to ll the lines
• Drive will not engage unl the
power unit is up to operang
temperature.
Pressurizing the system while there is air

components.
Let the system run at idle for an 
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Commissioning Procedure
Do not run the drill at full power if the
Flushing the Hydraulic System procedure
has not been carried out.
Stressing an unused motor with full power
may cause premature wear or failure.
Ensure that the following steps are met before
starng a new or rebuilt dangle drill:
• The hydraulic circuit of the motor is ushed
• The motor is installed appropriately
• Flushing the Hydraulic System is carried out
• The reservoir of the hydraulic system is full
During the inial stages of starng a new or rebuilt
dangle drill, please consider the following:
• Do NOT run the motor immediately with full
power
• Increase the load and speed of rotaon
gradually
• Observe the motor and the hydraulic system for
external leaks or abnormal noises during the
commissioning procedure
• Start the motor break-in period
Prior to connecng the motor as part of the
hydraulic system, the hydraulic circuit of the motor
must always be ushed.
Flushing the hydraulic system should be performed
aer every service and/or repair.
The dangle drill is usually shipped with the driver
motor hoses full of hydraulic oil and the unit may
be used immediately.
If the drive hoses have been removed from the
unit they will need to be lled before full speed
operaon.
1. The motor case needs to be lled by removing
the top ll plug in port labeled "DRAIN" and
pouring in new clean hydraulic oil. Port "TP-3"
is another connecon for the case drain hose.
2. With all hoses connected, run the excavator
or power unit at low engine RPM and engage
drive FWD. Connue to send the small amount
of ow to the motor for 2 minutes. This will
push the air that is present in the system
through the hoses to bleed all the air out of the
hoses and driver motor.
3. Switch the driver direcon to REV and allow the
driver to run for another 2 minutes.
Flushing the Hydraulic System


CASE DRAIN #12
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New motors require a break in procedure.
The motor achieves its nal properes during the rst
hours of use. All new and recondioned motors should
go through an inial break-in period.
Items to consider during this period:
• Break-in should last for, at least, 
use.
• The power output should remain under 
maximum power capacity of the motor.
• To limit the power output, constrain the working
pressure, speed of rotaon or both.
• The working pressure should be curbed so that
pressure peaks which last over 2 seconds (2s)
remain under 75% of the allowed pressure.
During this break-in period, the moving
parts of the motor wear against each
other. This means the wear of the parts
sets to a stable state for the enre service
life of the motor.
Break-In Period 
The Operang Temperature references the internal
temperature of the motor.
Take into consideraon the following requirements:
• 70°C (158°F) – Avoid going over this Operang
Temperature for improved service life
• 75°C (168°F) – Highest permissible intermient
Operang Temperature
• -35°C (-31°F) – Lowest permissible Operang
Temperature
The Operang Temperature may be measured from
the hydraulic uid returning from the motor. Take
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DAILY CHECKLIST
Check the enre unit prior to and during set-up each day or at the beginning of each shi
Prior to starng the unit or at the beginning of each shi, check the following:
• Visually inspect all bolts, nuts and screws. This includes bolts fastening the bale pins.
• Visually inspect all hydraulic ngs for leaks. If a leak is found or suspected, shutdown the power
unit. If a ng appears to be damaged, replace with a new ng.
It is absolutely imperave that no dirt or other impuries be permied to contaminate
the hydraulic uid. Any contaminaon will drascally shorten the life of the high-pressure
hydraulic system.
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Daily Weekly
or 40 Hours



or 1 Year
• Inspect for loose bolts and
nuts
• Inspect for loose hoses and
ngs
• Inspect grease ports
• Grease drill
• Visually inspect guide strips
• Grease drill
• Grease sheave
• Visually check all hoses for
damage
• Check hose connecons
• Change lubricang oil
• Change hydraulic lters
• Inspect/replaces hoses and
clamps
• Replace hoses
Follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance procedures for the starter, alternator, baeries,
electrical components, and fan clutch
At each scheduled maintenance interval perform all previous checks which are due for scheduled
maintenance.
It is imperave that the hydraulic uid
is kept clean to a minimum ISO Code
17/15/11
New hydraulic uid is NOT clean oil
*See aached document “Understanding ISO Codes”
under the Reference / Notes Secon*
*See Warranty document regarding uid cleanliness at
the beginning of this manual*
Bulk oil does not typically meet the cleanliness
standards required by APE equipment.
Understanding the Hydraulic System
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Preventave maintenance includes normal servicing
that will keep the power unit in peak operave
condion and prevent unnecessary trouble from
developing. This servicing consists of periodic
lubricaon and inspecon of moving parts and
accessories of the unit.
Lubricaon is an essenal part of preventave
maintenance controlling, to a great extent, the
useful life of the unit. Dierent lubricants are
needed and some components in the unit require
more frequent lubricaon than others. Therefore,
it is important that the instrucons regarding types
of lubricants and frequency of their applicaon be
closely followed.
To prevent minor irregularies from developing into
serious condions that might involve shutdown and
major repair, several other services or inspecons
are recommended for the same intervals as the
periodic lubricaons. The purpose of these services
or inspecons is to assure the uninterrupted
operaon of the unit.
• Thoroughly clean all lubricaon ngs,
caps, ller and level plugs along with their
surrounding surfaces before servicing
• Prevent dirt from entering in with
lubricants and coolants
The intervals given in the schedule are based upon
normal operaon.
Perform these services, inspecons, etc., more
oen as needed for operaon under abnormal or
severe condions.
Storage
During short-term storage of a power unit, the
following should be taken into consideraon:
• Cover any pressure openings and open
threaded holes with suitable caps
• Protect the unpainted surfaces from dirt
and moisture
• The power unit should not be stored in
an area with substances that have an
aggressive corrosive nature; i.e., solvents,
acids, alkalies and/or salts
For long-term storage (over 9 months), the
following addional acons are recommended:
• Damages to surface paint must be
repaired before item is stored
• Protect the unpainted surfaces with
suitable an-corrosion treatment such
as CRC SP-350, CorrosionX corrosion
inhibitor, or WD-40 Long Term Corrosion
Inhibitor
• Fill the power unit completely with
hydraulic uid
If these instrucons are followed to
the leer, the power unit may be
stored for approximately 2-Years.
However, as storage condions
do have a signicant eect, all
suggested me frames should be
considered as guide values only.
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MODEL 12K/20K DANGLE DRILL
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Notes:
• This manifold is common to the 12K and 20K
Dangle Drills