APE 100 WICK Operating instructions

MODEL 100
BOTTOM DRIVE
WICK INSERTER
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL 100 WICK
BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER
AMERICAN
PILEDRIVING
EQUIPMENT INC
MAN 100 WICK 201410

MODEL 100
BOTTOM DRIVE
WICK INSERTER
Revision Record
Change
Number Page Number Date Revision Description
6-23-11 Added 6 roll wick carrier 110-14 Added free wheel valves to the manifold asm
2 V-2&VIII-12
10-18 Added Wick Drain Mandrel Splice Specifications

MODEL 100
BOTTOM DRIVE
WICK INSERTER
APE MODEL 100 BOTTOM DRIVE
WICK INSERTER
MAN 100 WICK-200805
PREFACE
This manual was prepared to acquaint the owner, operator
and serviceman with the operation and maintenance of the
vibratory driver/extractor. We strongly suggest that this manual be carefully studied
before operating or undertaking any maintenance work on the unit. It is not meant
to be all inclusive as to content, and any questions and/or doubt should be directed
to APE before proceeding with any operation or maintenance.
This manual is organized into two major categories.
Thefirstcategoryis forOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSofthe unitand includesa GENERAL
DESCRIPTION section, which presents a basic explanation of the driver/extractor
specifications. The MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT section should be referred to
for all servicing of equipment. All machines and equipment require systematic, periodic
inspection and maintenance, if they are to perform satisfactorily.
Thesecondcategory isforparts ordering andit includes botha PARTSLISTand a pictorial
drawing of the assembly. Refer to the ORDERING PARTS section of the PARTS LIST for
morespecificprocedures regarding partsordering. Adherence of thelisted procedures will
insure receipt of the required part(s) with the minimal amount of delay or error.
APE reserves the right to update or revise this manual as required, check with APE for
current release date.

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BOTTOM DRIVE
WICK INSERTER

MODEL 100
BOTTOM DRIVE
WICK INSERTER
Warranty
American Piledriving Equipment, Inc. J&M Foundation Equipment LLC
STANDARD WARRANTY
American Piledriving Equipment, Inc./J&M Foundation Equipment LLC (APE/J&M) 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:
APE/J&M’s obligation and liability under this WARRANTY is expressly limited to repairing or
replacing at APE/J&M’s option, any parts which appear to APE/J&M upon inspection to have been
defective in material or workmanship. Such parts shall be provided at
no cost to the user, at the business establishment of APE/J&M or the authorized APE/J&M
distributor of the product during regular working hours. This WARRANTY, shall not apply to com-
ponent parts or accessories of products not manufactured by APE/J&M 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 drive 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. APE/J&M makes no other warranty, expressed or implied and makes no
warranty of merchantability of fitness for any particular purpose.
APE’s 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 APE/J&M, products or parts for which
a warranty claim is made are to be returned transportation
prepaid to APE/J&M. Any improper use, including operation after discovery of defective or worn
parts, operation beyond rated capacity, substitution of any parts whatsoever, or parts not approved by
APE/J&M or any alteration or repair by others in such manner as in APE/J&M’s judgment affects
the product materially and adversely, shall void this warranty.
ANY TYPE OF WELDING ON EQUIPMENT
WILL VOID 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.APE/J&M 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 thebearings and
related components to prevent use of the machine beyond 190 degrees. Contact APE/J&M or your local
APE/J&M 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 APE 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.

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BOTTOM DRIVE
WICK INSERTER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION PAGE
A. General I- 1
B. Vibration Gear Box I- 2
C. Vibration Suppressor I- 2
D. Wick Carrier I- 2
E. Mandrel Guide I- 2
F. Legs I- 2
G. Leader System I- 2
H. Specifications I- 3
II. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
A. General II- 1
B. Safety Precautions II- 1
C. Rigging of Vibrator II- 3
D. Connection of Hydraulic Hoses II- 4
E. Filling Vibrator Pressure Hose II- 5
III. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Feroy Selector Valve III- 1
A. Completion of Set-Up and Maintenance III- 2
B. Feroy Selector Valve III- 2
C. Driving / Extracting Mandrel III- 2
D. Changing Frequency III- 3
E. Shut Down III- 3
IV. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
A. General IV- 1
B. Daily IV- 1
C. 100 Hours, 500 Hours and Other IV- 2
D. Severe Conditions IV- 2
E. Lubrication IV- 3
F. Bolt Torque Information IV- 5

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WICK INSERTER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
V. HYDRAULIC CIRCUITRY PAGE
A. Vibrator Drive V- 1
Hydraulic Schematic V- 2
B. Hydraulic Components List V- 3
VI. GENERAL DATA
A. Abbreviations VII- 1
B. Screws and Bolts VII- 1
C. Serial Number Locations VII- 2
VII. ORDERING PARTS
A. Procedure VII- 1
B. Fitting Description Key VII- 2
Fitting Style Selector Chart - SC1 VII- 3
C. Hose Description Code VII- 4
D. Parts Identification VII- 5
Parts Lists and Drawings VII- 6
E. Miscellaneous Accessories VII- 26
F. Recommended Spare Parts VII- 27
G. Recommended Tightening Torque VII- 29

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BOTTOM DRIVE
WICK INSERTER

I-1
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL 100
BOTTOM DRIVE
WICK INSERTER
VIBRATION
GEAR BOX
LEG
ASSEMBLY
VIBRATION
SUPPRESSOR
MANDREL GUIDE
A. GENERAL
TheAPE Model 100 BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER is a vibratory wick drain inserter.
Designedto insertwickdrainbyforcingawick threadedmandrel intowet soilwhile vibrating
through tough soil.
The Model 100 Wick operates in a frequency range of 800 to 1700 vibrations per minute
to provide maximum mandrel penetration rates in a wide variety of soils. Produces 23.7
tons (211 kN) of dynamic force and 27.8 tons (247 kN) of static driving force.
The wick inserter unit consists of six major components. (1) The vibration gear box,
(2) the vibration suppressor which contains mandrel control motors, (3) the wick carrier
assembly, (4) the leg assembly, (5) mandrel guide and (6) the lead system (not shown).
Fig. 1-1

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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL 100
BOTTOM DRIVE
WICK INSERTER
I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
B. VIBRATION GEAR BOX
The vibration gear box contains two eccentric weights which rotate in a vertical plane to
create vibration (Dynamic Force). The eccentric weights are driven by a hydraulic motor.
C. VIBRATION SUPPRESSOR
The vibration suppressor contains 8 rubber elastomers to isolate the vibration case from
the leads. The mandrel insert / extract motors are mounted here.Apair of hydraulic motors
with a sprocket assembly mounted to the motors force the mandrel into the ground as well
as removing the mandrel from the ground. There is a roller assembly that works together
with the sprockets keeping the mandrel engaged with the sprockets.
D. WICK CARRIER
The wick carrier assembly is designed to carry six spools of wick drain. This assembly has
capability to hold one spool on the center of the wick tube and five to the side of center
of the wick tube. While you line-up the first spool of wick to the wick tube the rest of the
carrier can hold the spare spools of wick. When the center spool is close to being empty
mechanically join the end of the wick to the beginning of a new spool of wick. When the
center spool is empty, remove spool bracket and wick roll tube. Re-install spool bracket,
slide the wick spools so that the first spool is in-line with the wick tube and slide the other
spool bracket over to keep the remaining wick spools in place. Continue to mechanically
joining the end of a spool to the beginning of the next spool and adjusting the spool bracket.
E. MANDREL GUIDE
The mandrel guide is a set of rollers at the bottom of the vibration case used to maintain
position of the mandrel fore and aft as well as right and left. The mandrel is a rectangular
steel tube that is used to thread the wick drain into the soil.
F. LEGS
The legs are to rest upon the ground to stabilize the wick inserter while inserting wick or
removing the mandrel. They are adjustable to suit the job site and operators preference of
height for best visibility.
G. LEADER SYSTEM
Theleader system isa latticesystem usedtosupport andguide themandreland wickdrain.
This system has a trough for the mandrel to run in maintaining it’s location in relationship
to the wick inserter assembly.Aset of lugs and pins connect the leader system together as
well as the leader system to the inserter assembly. On top of the leader system is a wick
guide bracket that aligns the wick drain that goes to the top of the leader system and over
to top of the mandrel.