Protech Machinery P30 Product manual

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Protech Machinery
P30 inline Post Driver
Operator and Parts Manual
Protech Machinery Ltd,
Woolridge Farm,
Gloucester Road,
Hartpury,
Gloucestershire.
GL19 3BG
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: protec[email protected] ISSUE 1 13/7/08

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Conforming to EEC Directive 98/37/EC
We Protech Machinery Ltd
Of Woolridge Farm,
Gloucester Road,
Hartpury,
Gloucestershire.
GL19 3BG
Hereby declare that the product: POSTDRIVER
Product Code P30 Inline
Serial Number series
Manufactured by the above Company complies with the required provisions of
the Directive 98/37/EC
To effect the correct application of the safety requirements stated in the EEC
Directives, the following standards and/or technical specification have been
used:
BS EN 292-1: 1991 Safety of Machinery – Basic concepts, general principals
for design – Basic terminology, methodology.
BS EN 292–2: 1991 Safety of Machinery – Basic concepts, general principals
for design – Technical principals and specifications.
BS EN 294: 1992 Safety of Machinery – Safety distances to prevent danger
zones being reached by the upper limbs.
BS 5401: 1990 Guide to information content and presentation of operator’s
manuals provided for tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry.
Signed……………………………………………………………………………..
On behalf of Protech Machinery
Status……………………………………………………………………………….
Date…………………………………………………………………………………

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Contents
Page number
Introduction 4
Product Specification 5
Safety Rules 6
Label Identification 8
Safe use of the Post Diver 9
Transportation of the Post Driver 12
Storage of the Post Driver 12
Maintenance of the Post Driver 12

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please read this manual before fitting or operating this machine.
Whenever any doubt exists please contact Protech Machinery for
assistance.

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Introduction
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing a Protech P30 Inline Post Driver. Protech
machinery Ltd has produced this User Guide to assist and help you to get the
most from your post driver.
This manual is line with the relevant Health and Safety regulations to assist
you with operating this machinery without harm to yourself.
You should be aware that any person operating this machine with your
permission must be given adequate guidance and information to allow him or
her to use the machine safely.
Where as every effort has been made to ensure the Post Driver conforms to
Protech policy of quality, the machine cannot be expected to withstand abuse
caused by misuse and negligence by the operator.

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Product Specification
Total Weight
350
kg
Min
Tractor Horsepower
15
HP
Max oil flow
50L/MIN
Oil pre
ssure
13
0 bar
Linkage type
Cat 1 or 2
Weight rope
Driver weight
Post Cap chain
Post Cap Plate
Telescopic
mast
Mast stop
post
Rope pulley
Lever arm
Lever ram
Lever ram hose
Telescopic ram
pin
Telescopic ram
Telescopic mast
2nd stage mount
Telescopic ram
hoses
Top link pin
Lower link pin
Stabiliser leg

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Safety Rules
Whenever possible, warning Pictograms {Labels
without words} or warning labels are used on both
the machine near the point of danger, and in this
user manual near the relevant instructions
Before fitting the Post Driver to the tractor, it is the
operator’s responsibility to ensure that the Tractor
front counterweights, if fitted, are adequate to
ensure the stability of the Post Driver in all
anticipated conditions, and that the Tractor is
suitable for the Post Driver.
Before using the Tractor, check that it is in correct
working condition, with correct fluid levels and
correct tyre pressure.
Only the operator must control the Post Driver,
Spectators must be kept away from the machine at
all times.
The post cap must be used to hold posts at all
times. Under no circumstances should the post be
held manually while operating the Post Driver.
Before using the Post Driver, test the hydraulic
system for leaks. If a small leak is obvious, check
the location using a piece of cardboard. Small high
pressure leaks can penetrate the skin which need
medical attention.
During maintenance or adjustments:
 Ensure that the weight is fully down, with the
rope relaxed.
 Ensure that the hydraulic pressure is
released.
 Ensure that the Tractor engine is switched
off and the Tractor handbrake is secure on.
During Transport ensure:
 That the weight is fully down
 That the Post Driver is carried as low as
possible on the tractor linkage.
 That the Tractor check chains and stabiliser
bars are adjusted to give minimum swinging
motion.
 Always drive at a safe speed and in
complete control of the vehicle.
When working on sliding ground, it is far safer to
drive up and down rather than across the sl
opes.

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Always check for worn hydraulic components. Any
damaged rope must be replaced before failure
occurs – and must be a certified Protech
replacement.
No mast supporting components must be moved
until the mast is securely held in the vertical
position.

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Label Identification
Where possible, warning labels are used both on the machine near the point
of danger and in this user Manual.
Standard Triangle to indicate
Alert/Warning
Warning read Product Manual
Warning danger area from swinging
mast
Warning danger of feet being
crushed.
Warning eye protection must be warn
Warning ear protection must be warn
Warning Danger of falling weight
Warning Danger of overhead cables
Lubrication Point
Lifting point

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Safe use of post driver
1.
Before the Post Driver is used,
ensure that every single person who
works with or works close to the post
driver reads and understands this
manual.
2. Ensure that all Personnel working
near to the post driver must wear
protective clothing, I.e. Eye and Ear
defenders, strong safety boots and
gloves.
3. There is a danger of injuring feet
under the foot, so no person must be
in this area when the Post Driver is
raised on the Tractor Linkage.
4.
There is a danger from crushing
under the falling weight. No person
must be near the post when the
weight is falling. Never put a hand on
top of the post under any
circumstances.
5. Be aware of overhead cables
6. There is a danger the beam swinging
round and creating a trapping zone,
no person must be in this area.
7. Reverse the Tractor to the Post Driver and attach the lower link arms to
the link brackets on the Post Driver. Fit the supplied pins and securing
linch pins.
8. Fit and adjust the Tractor top link (not supplied with machine) to bring
the post driver mast vertical.
9. Adjust the Tractor link arm stabilisers to centralise the Post Driver and
reduce excessive lateral sway.
10. Connect the lever ram hose to the Tractor hydraulic service

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11. Connect the Telescopic ram hoses to the Tractor hydraulic service.
12. For the first use of the post driver, carefully raise and lower the weight
several times and operate the telescopic mast ram to clear any air that
might be trapped in the hydraulic system.
13. Manually start a post in the desired location so it becomes self
supported. Make sure the tractor and post driver are at a safe distance
away from the manual process.
14. Make sure the Post Cap chain on both sides of the Post cap is hooked
onto the driver weight and secured with lynch pins. Then drive the
tractor and post driver into position with the weight and post cap raised
a short distance as to clear the top of the post. Never ever put your
hand on top of the post cap plate or underneath the driver weight.
15. Depending on the post height operate the telescopic mast ram to raise
the mast to clear the post.
16. Once in position fully lower the post driver on the tractors linkage until
the feet are resting securely on the ground
17. Carefully lower the post cap and driver weight onto the post and
release the post cap plate by unhooking both post cap chains.
18. With all persons at a safe distance from the post driver, raise the driver
weight then move the Tractor valve to exhaust the system, allowing the
weight to fall to hit the post
19. Raise and drop the weight until the driven position of the post has been
achieved.
20. Never drop the weight with the post cap resting on the mast stop. This
will cause damage to the machine. Always lower the telescopic mast
first to give distance (minimum 300mm) between the post cap and
mast stop
21. Once at the driven position then connect the post cap back onto the
driver weight using both post cap chains and secure with lynch pins.
Carefully raise the driver weight and cap plate off the post using either
the lever ram or telescopic mast ram. Then drive the tractor and post
driver away from the post. Once clear of the post fully lower the
telescopic mast and lever ram. Do not drive around with the driver
weight raised up in the air.
NEVER PUT HANDS ON TOP OF THE POST OR UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES.

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2nd stage Telescopic Mast
This position is only used for tall posts (10ft posts) such as for deer fencing
1. fully raise the telescopic mast, then fit the mast lock pin through the
inner mast hole and secure with the lynch pin.
if there are multiple holes in the inner mast then always use the uppermost
hole.
2. Carefully lower the telescopic mast onto the pin just enough to carry
the weight of the mast. Do not power down onto the pin.
3. Turn off the tractor and operate the telescopic ram to relief any
pressurized oil. Then remove the telescopic ram pin. Restart the tractor
and retract the telescopic ram to align with the 2nd stage mounting
holes. Never ever use your finger to align the holes. Once the holes are
aligned re fit the telescopic ram pin.
Inner mast
Mast lock pin
Telescopic ram
pin
2nd stage
telescopic mount

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raise the telescopic mast and remove the mast lock pin. The post driver is
now ready for use. To adjust back to the 1st position apply the same
procedure. Never remove post driver from the tractor with the mast in the 2nd
stage position.
Transportation of the Post Driver.
Always lower the weight and release any hydraulic pressure
Always carry the Post Driver on the Tractor Linkage as low as possible but
without hitting the ground
Lower the mast by fully closing the telescopic ram.
Always transport the post driver with the mast in the 1st stage.
Storage of the Post Driver
Where possible, store the Post Driver away from areas that have public
access
Store the Post Driver on level, stable ground.
Lower the weight and release any residual hydraulic pressure.
Store the hydraulic hose in a clean, secure place.
The Post Driver must be stored in a position to be easily reconnected to
the tractor.
Maintenance of the Post Driver
Daily
Check weight rope for any signs of wear. If in doubt, change the rope.
Check hydraulic hoses for any signs of wear. If in doubt change the hose.
Grease rope pulleys.
Apply grease to the face of the telescopic mast and inner mast
Weekly
Check the hydraulics for leaks
Grease all arm pivots
Check the rope pulleys turn freely
Check all pivots for wear

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