APE 150 VIBRO User manual

MODEL 150/150T VIBRO
WITH MODEL 350 POWER UNIT
SERIALNUMBER:
OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Number Date Revision Description
RevisionRecord
01 -- 1/8/94 Revised Troubleshooting, O-Rings, Bolts & Hoses.
02 -- 5/25/94 Added new pendant & misc. updates.
03 -- 6/22/94 Revised Specifications & Added 150T Specification.
04 -- 1/12/95 Identified all internal components for the 330 Power Unit.
05 2-7,8 7/7/95 Added Caisson Clamp Identification
06 2-1 5/10/96 separated vibro components-added plastic insert
07 all 2/9/97 updated all pages added new electricals.
08 64 6/26/97 Added sound rating of power unit from 50 and 100 feet
09 5-7B 1/20/98 Added pump drive lubrication data
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OPERATION / MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL 150/150T VIBRATORY DRIVER WITH MODEL 350 POWER UNIT
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OPERATION / MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL 150/150T VIBRATORY DRIVER WITH MODEL 350 POWER UNIT
Preface
General
This manual covers the Model150andModel150TVibratoryDriver/ExtractorsandtheModel350
Power Unit. Most information contained in this manual is identical for all the models covered. The
models are therefore grouped together as Model 150/150T and Model 350 where appropriate. The
data provided in this manual gives the necessary information to operate and maintain APE equipment.
The listed procedures are to be performed by qualified personnel who have an understanding of
the equipment and who follow all safety precautions.
Guide to Using the Manual
1.Refer to the Table of Contents for the page location of applicable sections.
2.All weights and measurements in this manual are in both English and Metric units.
3.The manual will be revised as necessary to reflect current information.
Abbreviations
The following are abbreviations used within this manual.
lbs. = Pounds
psi. = Pounds per Square Inch
hp. = Horse Power
gpm. = Gallons Per Minute
rpm. = Revolutions Per Minute
eng. = Engine
cyl. = Cylinder
mm. = Millimeter
mtg. = Mounting
S/N = Serial Number
sol. = Solenoid
Serial Number Locations
1. VIBRATOR: Above and in between the eccentric covers on both sides of the machine.
2. POWER UNIT: On back of the hydraulic tank above the APE logo.
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Table of Contents
Revision Record ............................................................................................ i
Preface .......................................................................................................... ii
Table of Contents .......................................................................................... iii
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................ v
Warranty........................................................................................................ vii
I. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 1-1
I-1. Machine Features ....................................................................................... 1-1
I-2. Machine Specifications ............................................................................... 1-2
A. Model 150/150T Vibro ...................................................................... 1-2
B. Model 350 Power Unit ..................................................................... 1-2
I-3. General Description of 150/150T Vibro .......................................................... 1-3
A. Suppressor Housing ......................................................................... 1-4
B. Vibrator Gearbox ............................................................................. 1-5
C. Clamp Attachment ........................................................................... 1-6
D. Optional Attachments ...................................................................... 1-7
I-4. General Description of Model 350 Power Unit ................................................ 1-8
II. MAJOR COMPONENT DEFINITION.......................................................................... 2-1
II-1. Vibro Identification ..................................................................................... 2-1
II-2. Hose Identification ..................................................................................... 2-4
II-3. 150 Sheet Clamp Identification ........................................................................ 2-5
II-4. Model 350 Power Unit Skid Identification ...................................................... 2-7
II-5. Quick Disconnect Couplings ........................................................................ 2-8
II-6. 100 Caisson Clamp Identification ................................................................. 2-9
II-8. Tool Set Identification ..................................................................................... 2-11
II-9. Control Panel Identification ........................................................................... 2-12
II-10.Control Panel Schematic ........................................................................... 2-13
II-11.Pendant ................................................................................................... 2-14
III. LOADING AND UNLOADING .................................................................................. 3-1
III-1. Model 150/150T Vibratory Driver ................................................................. 3-1
III-2. Model 350 Power Unit ............................................................................... 3-1
III-3. What to do if damaged during shipment ...................................................... 3-1
IV. PREPARATION AND OPERATION .......................................................................... 4-1
IV-1. Rigging of Vibratory Driver ......................................................................... 4-1
IV-2. Installing the Clamp Attachment ................................................................ 4-1
IV-3. Plumbing the Vibro Hoses to the Power Unit ............................................... 4-2
IV-4. Filling Vibrator Pressure Hose ................................................................... 4-3
IV-5. Bleeding Clamp Attachment Hydraulic Hoses ............................................. 4-3
IV-6. Precautions and Rules for Operation .......................................................... 4-4
IV-7. Relief Valve Settings Prior to Operation - Model 350..................................... 4-5
IV-8. Shut-down Procedures .............................................................................. 4-7
IV-9. Operation of the Control Pendant ............................................................... 4-8
IV-10.Normal Steps to Operate Vibrator ............................................................. 4-8
V. MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................... 5-1
V-1. Daily Maintenance Required Prior to Operation ............................................ 5-1
V-2. Checklist After Power Unit Engine Has Started ............................................ 5-1
V-3. Maintenance and Adjustments: ...... (75 Hours) ............................................... 5-2
V-4. Maintenance and Adjustments: ...... (Eccentric Bearings)........................... 5-2
V-5. Maintenance and Adjustments in Severe Conditions ..................................... 5-2
V-6. Lubrication ............................................................................................... 5-2
A. Vibratory Gearbox ............................................................................ 5-2
B. Clamp Attachment ........................................................................... 5-2
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II-7. Caisson Clamp Cylinder Asm Identification ................................................... 2-10
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Table of Contents (Continued...)
V-7. Power Unit Maintenance (Continued) .............................................................. 5-3
A. Power Unit Filters, Fluid Types and Capacities ........................................ 5-3
B. Hydraulic Fluid ..................................................................................... 5-4
C. Two Part Hydraulic Fluid Tank ................................................................ 5-4
D. Draining and Filling Hydraulic Fluid Tank .................................................... 5-4
E. Changing Hydraulic Return Filter Elelment .............................................. 5-5
F. Steps to Remove Hydraulic Filter Element .............................................. 5-5
V-8. Hydraulic Motor - Installation and Start-Up ........................................................ 5-6
V-9. Hydraulic Motor Coupling Assembly ................................................................ 5-7
V-10 Pump drive ................................................................................................... 5-9
VI. MODEL 350 POWER UNIT HYDRAULICS .................................................................... 6-1
VI-1. Hydraulic Circuitry .................................................................................... 6-1
A. Clamp Circuit ................................................................................................... 6-1
B. Drive Circuit ..................................................................................................... 6-1
C. Return Filter .................................................................................................... 6-2
D. Oil Cooler ........................................................................................................ 6-2
E. Manual Pump .................................................................................................. 6-2
F. Hydraulic Oil Temperature ............................................................................... 6-2
Power Unit Hydraulic Schematic ............................................................................... 6-4
VI-2. Clamp Drill Manifold Assembly ........................................................................ 6-5
Clamp Drill Manifold Hydraulic Schematic ................................................... 6-6
VI-3. Drive Manifold Assembly ................................................................................. 6-7
Drive Manifold Hydraulic Schematic ............................................................ 6-8
VI-4 Hydraulic Tank Detail ....................................................................................... 6-9
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VII. MODEL 350 POWER UNIT ELECTRICAL .................................................................... 7-1
VI-1. Electrical Controls ................................................................................... 7-1
A. Main Circuit Breaker ....................................................................................... 7-1
B. Tachometer ..................................................................................................... 7-1
C. Hour Meters ................................................................................................... 7-1
D. Engine Safety Shutdown Switch .................................................................... 7-1
E. Murphy "Engine Oil Press" gauge .................................................................. 7-1
F. Murphy "Engine Coolant Temp" gauge ......................................................... 7-2
G. Murphy "Hyd Oil Temp" gauge ..................................................................... 7-2
H. Hydraulic Oil Level Float Switch ................................................................... 7-2
I. "Emergency Stop" button .............................................................................. 7-2
J. Pilot lights ...................................................................................................... 7-2
K. Engine Control Switch "OFF-ON-START" .................................................... 7-3
L. "LOCAL-PENDANT" Switch .......................................................................... 7-3
M. Governor Control Switches "Raise-off-Lower ................................................ 7-3
N. Clamp Control Switches ("OPEN-off-CLOSE") ............................................. 7-4
O. Drive Control Switches ("FORWARD/off/REVERSE") .................................. 7-5
P. Preparing the Electrical System for Engine Startup ...................................... 7-5
VII-2. Pendant ......................................................................................................... 7-7
VII-3. Recommended Bolt Tightening Torque ........................................................ 7-9
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SafetyPrecautions
(This list of precautions must be followed at all times to ensure personal & equipment safety.)
1. Read this manual from beginning to end before operating or working on this machine.
2. When operating in a closed area, pipe exhaust fumes outside. (WARNING: Breathing
exhaust fumes can cause serious injury and even death.)
3. When servicing batteries, avoid any type of spark or open flame. Batteries generate explosive
gases during charging. There must be proper ventilation when charging batteries.
4. Never Adjust or repair the unit while it is in operation.
5. Make sure the Control Pendant is in the "OFF" position before starting the unit.
6. Remove all tools and electrical cords before starting the unit.
7. Keep oily rags away from the exhaust system.
8. Never store flammable liquids near the engine.
9. Never stand under vibro at any time and keep your eyes on the vibro when it is in operation.
Keep a look out for loose bolts or leaking hydraulic lines.
10. Avoid pulling on hose quick dis-connect fittings. Move power unit closer to work if hoses cannot
reach. Do not use hoses as a tow line to tug the power unit! If a hose fails at the hydraulic couplers
then it is a result of "hose tugging by the pile crew".
11. Avoid kinks in the hoses. Kinks will cut the hose safety factor by 50 percent.
12. Always wear eye and ear protection.
13. Avoid standing downwind of vibrating piles. Dirt and other matter may become airborne and fall
into the unprotected eye.
14. Always wear a hardhat, gloves, and safety shoes.
15. Always attach safety line to pile when extracting or hoisting into position.
16. (WARNING) Never clamp vibro to pile and dis-connect from crane line. Lay vibro down on
ground when not in use.
17. Do not truck power unit with quick disconnect caps and plugs screwed on to fittings unless the
caps and plugs have wire rope safety lines attached. Store in storage box under control panel.
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Warranty
American Piledriving Equipment, Inc.
STANDARD WARRANTY
American Piledriving Equipment, Inc. (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 component
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 skived 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 fittings 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 (driving or pulling) 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 the
bearings and
related components to prevent use of the machine beyond 195 degrees F. 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 Driving Contractors Association) and by all manufacturers of pile driving equipment.
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Patented breakthrough
suppressor cuts down
weight while increasing
line pull.
Suppressor is modular
and can be removed to
reduce suspended
weight to 5,000lbs
(2,272kg.). Height can
be reduced to 43"
(1,092mm).
One piece eccentric/ gear
design eliminates bolts,
keyways, splines and
pins.
Two eccentrics filled with
"heavy metals" produce
more amplitude with less
parts.
Giant spherical bearings
are five times larger than
those found on other
machines.
Heavy cylinder needs no
guards and all hoses are
tucked out of harms way.
The one piece design
eliminates rear seals, tie
rods & nuts.
Three feet shorter than
any vibro in its class. Gain
more headroom and
reach.
I-1. Machine Features. - Model 150/150T Vibratory Hammer
80 Ton Crosby shackle
and safety pin eliminate
liability problems with wire
rope slings.
Figure 1-A. Machine Features
80 Ton pull! Twice the
pulling ability of other
vibros.
Gear box incorporates a
machined O-ring groove
to seal the top plate with
no leaky gaskets.
Rifle bored top plate
eliminates unwanted
hoses that can cause
serious downtime. (15-
less hoses.)
Hydraulic motors are re-
cessed which eliminates
the need for bolted on
guards. Less parts - less
problems. Vertical motor
mounting is approved by
Volvo.
Computer designed gear-
box is perfectly balanced
with very low center of
gravity. Release crane
line without the worry of
bending piles.
The 150/150T vibro can
be shipped fully as-
sembled on a Boeing 747
aircraft.
Gear box drilled to accept
attachments manufac-
tured by APE and by
other manufacturers.
High speed gear train will
allow vibro to operate off
many different power
units.
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued...)
I-2. Machine Specifications
I-2A. Model 150/150T Vibro - (Table 1-A.)
Eccentric Moment
Drive Force
Frequency (vpm)
Amplitude
Pile Clamp Force
Line Pull for Extraction
Hydraulic Hose Length
Suspended Weight*
Length
Width at Throat Height
Height w/o Clamp
Height with Clamp**
2,600 in-lbs (29.96 kg-m)
50 to100 Tons (894 kN)
0 to 1,650
1/4" to 0.75" (28.5 mm)
226 Tons (2,010 kN)
108 Tons (961 kN)
150' (30 m)
8,500 lbs. (3,855 kg)
88.75" (2,254 mm)
14.25" (362 mm)
72.38" (1,838 mm)
100.13" (2,438 mm)
I-2B. Model 350 Power Unit - (Table 1-B.)
Model 350
Engine
Maximum Power
Operating Speed
Maximum Drive Pressure
Max.Hyd.Flow-Forward
Max.Hyd.Flow-Reverse
Clamp Pressure
Clamp Pump Flow @ 2100 rpm
Weight
Length
Width
Height
350 hp
Cat C9
350 hp (261 kW)
800 to 2100 rpm
4,800 psi (331 bar)
120 gpm (454 lpm)
65 gpm (254 lpm)
4,800 psi (344 bar)
10 gpm (38 lpm)
12,600 lbs (5,715 kg)
137" (3,480 mm)
77" (1,956 mm)
84" (2,134 mm)
Dimensions may vary depending on the year and model.
Consult the factory for certifications on unit being used.
* Suspended weight can be reduced to 5300 lbs.
**Weight and height includes sheeting clamp and 1/2 of hose bundle.
***Drive force increases with increase in frequency. However, an increase in drive force
may reduce productivity in some soils. APE provides variable frequency on all vibros
so that frequency can be adjusted to suit many different soil conditions. For more
details on what frequency works best for the soil conditions on your site please call
APE directly.
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Model 150T
2,000 in-lbs (25.35 kg-m)
50 to 85 Tons (756 kN) 0
to 1,650
1/4" to 0.75" (28.5 mm)
226 Tons (2,010 kN)
108 Tons (961 kN)
150' (30 m)
8,200 lbs. (3,718 kg)
88.75" (2,254 mm)
14.25" (362 mm)
72.38" (1,838 mm)
100.13" (2,438 mm)
Model 150
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