APE Vibro 300-4 User manual
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APE VIBRO
OWNER’S MANUAL
APE VIBRO
OWNER’S MANUAL
DEEP FOUNDATIONS
SOLUTIONS
DEEP FOUNDATIONS
SOLUTIONS
MODEL 300-4 VIBROMODEL 300-4 VIBRO
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Kent, Washington 98032
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Quick Reference Guide
This Quick Reference Guide
A Table of Contents is included
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
REFERENCE / NOTES
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Description:
MODEL 300-4 VIBRO
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Read and follow any safety instructions in the
Only well-trained and experienced personnel
Do NOT adjust, lubricate or repair the unit when
Do NOT remove, paint over and/or cover
All personnel should wear approved safety
Do NOT stand close to this equipment when it
NEVER
Keep your eyes on the hammer while it is in
equipment, NEVER substitute parts not
NOTNOT
Do NOT
are properly sized for the worst case loads
FATAL
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Remove all tools, parts and electrical cords
Do NOT
NOT smoke or use
If abnormal equipment operation is observed,
Do NOT
Do NOT operate this equipment with hydraulic
Do NOT
Do NOT
Do NOT pull on and/or attempt to move
Do NOT attempt to locate hydraulic leaks with
Do NOT attempt to repair leaks while the
Do NOT
equipment, insure that the vehicle or vessel is
necessary to prevent parts on this equipment,
Do NOT
Keep excavator, piles, vibrator, wire rope, and
electrical power lines, transformers, and other
electrical equipment, or at such distance as
radius tables to be sure capacity is adequate for
Check vibrator suppressor for broken or
Do NOT run the vibrator without clamp jaws
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This manual covers the
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the level then do not operate
increases, it can indicated
there is a bad motor shaft
Oil Level
Model Shown. 300-4 Vibro
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□Removed all wire rope for insurance reasons
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□Removed and checked anti-cavitation valve*
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□Inspected entire suppressor for weld cracks
□Installed safety line pull sticker
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□Checked motor coupler bolts
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□Greased slide
□Inspected clamp hoses, replace if necessary
□Removed air from lines of clamp cylinder
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□Put spare back up jaws in power unit tool box
□Put extra clamp bolts in tool box
□Checked and cleaned quick disconnects
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□Closed jaws and checked hoses for leaks
□Checked clamp pressure with hoses attached
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sheet piles, pipe, timber piles and concrete piles,
of 1250 to 1850 vibrations per minute to provide
maximum pile penetration rates in a wide variety of
The vibratory driver unit consists of two major
components
The vibration case which consists six eccentric
The eccentric and motor shafts are mounted in
is provided by a splash system activated by the
A suppressor assembly is mounted to the top of the
vibration case, to isolate vibration from the crane
A hydraulic clamp, bolted to the bottom of the
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Elastomers
Model name
Motors
covers
Brake Valve
Manifold
Gearbox
Top Plate
NOTE: If your 300-4 Vibro is equipped with these
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quick disconnect couplers must be clean and
quick disconnect couplers with brake wash if
The vibrator is usually shipped with the hoses
shipped separately, they must be connected as
The vibrator is usually shipped with the
clamp has been shipped separately, the two
For caisson clamps four hoses must be
the terminal manifold must be removed and
hoses to run both sides of the vibrator and
particles to be introduced into a hydraulic
17/15/11
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speed while below this temperature
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Temperature for improved service life
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Temperature
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When the vibrator and hydraulic clamp are
shipped with all hoses attached (between
connected at the job site or if air is present in
hoses they must be bled prior to operation
1500 RPM loosen the clamp close hose at the
After the line has been bled, alternately turn
the clamp switch to close and open to insure
1000RPM turn and hold the vibrator switch in
temperature of 80
On the main control panel turn main power
Idle power unit in drive until oil temp is
above 80
to do so may cause seal failures, leaks and
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minutes at 1200 RPM
Reduce speed to low idle for approximately 30
stop button
optimum pile penetration and extraction rates, the
The frequency can be varied from 900-1850
on the main hydraulic control panel display, or on
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prevent unexpected machine downtime
Lubrication, inspection, and replacement of key
components have their own schedules and
At each scheduled interval perform all previous
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• Prevent dirt and other contaminants from
These service intervals are for normal
when:
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Environments that are humid and/or salty do
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• Inspect bolts, nuts, and screws
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• Inspect hydraulic hoses and
Replace any hoses with broken
• Bleed air from the hydraulic
lines as described in the
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• Cycle oil into the hydraulic
clamps as described later in
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suppressor, and clamp
• Inspect hydraulic motors
for leaks, wear, and proper
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• Replace eccentrics,
elastomers, and hydraulic
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unavailable an alternative oil may be used
Boron Gearep 140
Gulf Lub 85W-140
Phillips MP 85W-140
Third Preference Group
Amoco Perma Gear EP140
Conoco EP 460
Phillips AP 140
Texaco Meropa 460
Valvoline Gear Lub 85W-140
severe conditions require shorter service
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or sand, reduce service time intervals by
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moisture the service intervals do not need
be inspected weekly to determine if
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MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
Graphic of the sight-glass
at ideal ll level.
•
open threaded holes with suitable
• Protect the unpainted surfaces from
• The vibro should not be stored in an
area with substances that have an
•
• Protect the unpainted surfaces with
suitable anti-corrosion treatment
• Fill the power unit completely with
If these instructions are followed to the letter,
the vibro may be stored for approximately
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