Crommelins PV45HRN Administrator Guide
Thank you for your selection of a Crommelins Portable Concrete
Vibrator. This Operation Manual explains its use, installation, checking
and maintenance. We highly recommend that you retain this manual
for reference regarding its proper handling.
CROMMELINS PORTABLE CONCRETE
VIBRATOR 45mm
Head Office: (08) 9350 5588
www.crommelins.com.au
OPERATION & INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Thank you very much for purchasing a Crommelins Portable Concrete Vibrator which can be
used in construction, councils, hire industries and general use. This manual covers its operation
and maintenance.
Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the proper operation and maintenance
procedures in order to maximise the safe and efficient use of this product.
Keep this owner’s manual at hand, so that you can refer to it at anytime. Due to constant efforts
to improve our products, certain procedures and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
When ordering spare parts please have handy your products model number and serial number.
Record these numbers in the boxes below for future reference - the location of these numbers
vary depending on product.
MODEL NO
SERIAL NO
CONTENTS
Introduction and Contents
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Safety
3
Applications, Functions and Controls, Hazards
4
Assembly Guide
5
Operation and Specification Chart
6
Maintenance, Storage, PSA and Warranty
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Trouble Shooting Guide
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Parts Diagram
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Parts List
10
Notes
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SAFETY
This manual contains important information on how to use the Crommelins Portable Concrete
Vibrator 45mm, model number PV45HRN, correctly and safely. Please read through this manual
before you attempt to operate the machine.
This portable concrete vibrator is designed to give safe and dependable service if operated
according to the instructions.
•Always make a pre-operation inspection before starting the engine. (For more information
read engine operation manual.)
•Only authorised and properly trained individuals should operate this piece of equipment.
Never allow anyone to operate the unit without proper instructions.
•Operating and moving parts will cause injury if contacted. Ensure guards and safety devices
are in place before this machine is operated.
•Children and pets must keep away from the area of operation at all times.
•You must know how to stop the engine quickly and understand the operation of all controls.
•Do not operate the machine near combustible materials or where fuel fumes have not been
properly dispersed. Repair any fuel leaks immediately.
•Remove accumulated dust frequently from the air filter system.
•Lubricant levels should be checked regularly, refer to engine manual.
•Ensure the operating space is well ventilated. Avoid operating the machine in a closed room,
tunnel or other poorly ventilated places, as the exhaust fumes contain deadly poisonous
carbon monoxide. If the machine is unavoidably operated in such a place, discharge the
exhaust outside the room by a suitable means.
•Mufflers and other hot parts are dangerous. Do not touch them with hands or any other
body parts.
•Stop engine without fail before replenishing fuel tank. Never replenish fuel while the engine
is running or remains hot otherwise spilled or evaporated fuel is liable to catch fire from the
engine spark or muffler heat. Wipe off spilled fuel before starting engine.
•Observe the following cautions when transporting. Close the fuel tank cap securely during
transportation. Drain petrol from the fuel tank before transporting over a long distance or
on rough roads.
•Operating personnel should be equipped with proper safety protection. To prevent injury
wear the following protective items: Ear plugs, safety glasses, work boots and any other
protective item required by job conditions.
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APPLICATIONS
•Piers, pre-cast beams, foundations, stairs, walls, floors, slabs, panels, floor stumps, footings
and fence posts.
FUNCTIONS & CONTROLS
•The machine is controlled by an ON/OFF switch and a throttle lever.
•The engine is 4-stroke, only use unleaded petrol.
MECHANICAL HAZARDS
•Do not operate the machine unless all protective guards are in place.
•Keep hands and feet clear of rotating and moving parts to avoid injury.
•Ensure that the motor is in the OFF position and the spark plug lead is disconnected before
removing the guards or making adjustments.
•Do not leave the machine with the engine running, while it is unattended.
•Exercise care when operating the unit. Exposure to vibration or repetitive work may be
harmful to hands and arms.
•Do not hold the vibrator shaft while in operation. Hold the unit with both hands on the
handles provided and use the shoulder strap to help support the unit.
•Never stand or place your foot on the vibrator head while in operation.
•Ensure that any repairs to the motor and machine are carried out by an authorised service
agent.
NOISE HAZARDS
•Excessive noise can lead to temporary or permanent loss of hearing.
•Wear an approved hearing protection device to limit noise exposure, as required by
occupational health and safety regulations.
ADDITIONAL HAZARDS
•Slips, trips and falls are a major cause of serious injury or death.
•Avoid loss of balance by starting the unit on a flat, level surface and only pick up when it is
idling.
•Beware of uneven or slippery work surfaces.
•Exercise care when working in the vicinity of unprotected holes or excavations.
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ASSEMBLY GUIDE
•To fit the two parts of the portable vibrator together, lay both parts on a flat surface.
•Remove centre cap-screw from aluminium connector and loosen the other two screws
•Locate drive tube into the connector and push together. If they don’t push fully together
rotate one part to locate square drive on the end of the shaft to the square hole in the alloy
connector.
•Push fully home and align the hole in the tube with the cap-screw hole. Refit the cap-screw
and tighten, then tighten the other two bolts.
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OPERATION
•To start the machine place it on a flat level surface and turn the engine switch to ON.
•Move the choke lever to the closed position.
•Press the priming pump until fuel is seen in the fuel tube. See engine user manual.
•Pull the starter slowly until resistance is felt, pull briskly to start but do not pull out the recoil
rope to the end. Return the starter grip to the normal position.
•Open the choke lever as the engine warms up.
•Operate the unit at high speed to ensure the clutch is engaged and the correct compaction
is achieved.
•Avoid sharp bends when in use or damage to the flex shaft could result.
•Do not use as an external vibrator or leave running for extended periods out of the concrete
as the unit needs to be immersed in the wet concrete to remain cool.
ENGINE
The engine user manual is enclosed.
PORTABLE CONCRETE VIBRATORS SPECIFICATION CHART
MODEL
PV45HRN
Shaft Size
45mm
Frequency
9000vpm
Engine Make
Honda
Engine
1.3hp GX35
Starting System
Recoil start
Engine Features
4-stroke OHV
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Tank
0.65L
Noise Level
93dB at 1m
Weight
11kg
Manufacturer’s Warranty
Two years
Engine Warranty
Refer to Honda
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MAINTENANCE
When assembling, lubricating or adjusting any part of the machine, make sure to stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Service the engine according to the engine
manufacturer’s specifications. Refer to the engine operation and maintenance manual.
Maintenance: Every 8 hours or daily
•Check for loose bolts and nuts, retighten if necessary.
•Check and clean the air filter element, re-lube the element according to engine
manufacturer’s recommendations. If operating conditions are unusually dusty and severe,
filter elements cleaning should be done more frequently.
•Check oil level in crankcase and replenish as necessary.
FUEL & LUBRICANT
FUEL
ENGINE OIL
Unleaded petrol
10W-30
(Refer to engine user manual.)
STORAGE
•Make sure that the engine is completely cooled off before storage.
•Clean up oil and dust accumulation on rubber parts.
•Cover the machine and store it in a dry place.
•For long-term storage of unit, remove fuel from the fuel tank.
PSA SHEET
We have Product Safety Assessment Sheets for all Crommelins Machinery products. If you
require one due to work site policies and procedures or for your own reference please go to
www.crommelins.com.au to locate your product and download the relevant document.
WARRANTY
Consult the Crommelins Machinery warranty information leaflet, supplied with your new
product, for full details of your machinery warranty including consumer advice and information
about accessing a service agent to repair your product. You can also visit our website at
www.crommelins.com.au to find your local service agent who will be able to assist with all
warranty claims.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine won’t start, or
stops suddenly
1. Engine switch set to
‘OFF’
2. No fuel
3. Spark plug is
carbonized
1. Turn switch to ‘ON’
2. Refuel
3. Clean the spark plug or
replace it with a new one
Engine runs, but does
not get up to operating
speed
1. Choke ‘ON’
2. Air cleaner element
dirty
3. Lack of engine power
4. Binding tool or cable
5. Stale fuel
1. Choke lever ‘OFF’
2. Dismantle the air cleaner,
remove element and clean
with proper solvent (see the
engine manual for further
information
3. Refer to the engine manual
4. Return to dealer for service
5. Empty fuel tank of stale fuel
then refill with clean fuel
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PARTS DIAGRAM
1
23
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
4
2
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21-1a
22
23
24 25-1
21-1b
25
27
21
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PARTS LIST
Item No.
Part No.
Part Description
Qty
AIP
Rem.
1
7365-001
End cap
1
2
4908-15036
O-ring 1.5x36
2
3
4900-00015
Circlip #A15
1
4
4000-03202
Bearing 3202
2
5
7365-003
Rotor Shaft
1
6
7365-002
Barrel
1
7
7365-004
Rotor connector
1
8
4701-16287
Oil seal TC 16x28x7
2
9
7365-005
Oil seal holder
1
10
4908-15019
O-ring 1.5x19
1
11
7365-006
Front end casing
1
12
4921-00131
Spring liner clamp
2
13
4921-00130
Spring liner
1
14
4914-40806
Flexible shaft
1
15
4915-12806
Outer casing
1
16
7365-009
Back end casing
1
17
4908-15025
O-ring 1.5x25
1
18
7365-010
Flexible connector
1
19
4002-00608
Bearing 608 2RS
2
20
7365-011
Spacer
1
21
7365-012
Shaft connector
1
21
*A
21-1a
7365-014
Connector joint
1
01
21-1b
7010-015
Connector
1
01
*B
22
7365-013
Split connector
1
23
4913-10006
Spring washer M6
2
24
4411-06025
Cap screw M6x25L
2
25
4451-06010
Set screw M6x10L
1
10
25-1
4481-06016
Button head cap screw M6x16L
1
00
26
7365-050
Mounting block
1
-
4931-00530
Lubricant Oil
20ml
-
4931-50707
Grease
6ml
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NOTES
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CROMMELINS PORTABLE CONCRETE
VIBRATOR 45mm
OPERATION & INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Head Office: (08) 9350 5588
www.crommelins.com.au
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