Schwing SPB 28 User manual

Operation Manual
SPB (Separate Placing Boom)
Part# 98370060
Revision: 1.2
Date: 10/28/20
5900 Centerville Road
St. Paul, MN 55127
1-888-SCHWING (724-9464)
www.schwing.com

Operation Manual
SPB (Separate Placing Boom)
Copyright © 2020, Schwing America, Inc. All rights reserved
Part# 98370060
Revision: 1.2
Date: 10/28/20

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Table of Contents
SPB Operation Manual
Table of Contents
Manufacturer’s Statement .............................11
Safety Alert Symbols......................................12
How to reach us..............................................13
ID Tags.............................................................13
Boom ID and Pipeline tag..............................13
Power Pack Lifting Weight tag.......................13
Power pack ID tag .........................................13
How to order missing tags.............................14
Expected Service Life ....................................15
Final Decommissioning .................................15
SPB 28 - Specications..................................19
SPB 28 - Working Range Diagram ................20
SPB 35 - Specications..................................21
SPB 35 - Working Range Diagram ................22
SPB 37 - Specications..................................23
Working Range Diagram - SPB 37 ................24
Safety Manual .................................................27
How to Order Additional Safety Manuals.......27
Schwing phone numbers...............................27
Warning Labels (Decals)................................27
First Commissioning......................................31
Installation of your new unit...........................31
Safety Devices ................................................32
Emergency Stop Switches (E-Stop Button)...32
Pressure Relief Valves ..................................32
Safety guards ................................................33
Warning Horn..................................................33
Holding Valves...............................................33
Fuses and circuit breakers ............................34
Power Pack .....................................................35
Boom Handvalve ...........................................36
Operator Control Panel..................................37
Cable/Radio Remote Box...............................38
Status LCD Display .......................................39
Joystick Conguration ...................................39
Radio/Cable Remote Buttons/Switches.........40
Status Lights..................................................41
Pairing Transmitter to Receiver ....................42
Setting Joystick Min/Max Speeds.................43
Supplied accessories.....................................44
Preparing for the Job .....................................47
Personal Protection .......................................47
Pipeline and Clamps......................................47
Tools and Accessories...................................47
General Information.......................................48
Safety instructions .........................................48
Proper Hardware ...........................................49
Maxiumum Allowable Incline .........................49
Zero Elevation on Cross Frame ....................50
Concrete Foundation Specications..............50
Anchor Bolt Slab Installation..........................50
Cross Frame Installation................................51
Freestanding Mast on Cross Frame .............52
Recommended Tools.....................................52
Assembling Mast Sections ............................52
Self-Climbing Mast .........................................55
Installation of Boom and Column...................55
Assembly of ladder and back rest .................56
Flying the Boom and Power Pack.................57
Requirements for ying the boom:.................57
Removing boom from truck: ..........................57
Quick Disconnect Color Code Markings......61
Lifting Instructions (1 of 3) ............................62
Lifting Instructions (2 of 3) ............................63
Lifting Instructions (3 of 3) ............................64
Set-up of Delivery Pipeline ............................65
Pipeline identication.....................................65
Starting the Machine ......................................66

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From the Electrical Panel ..............................66
From Radio or Cable Remote........................66
Operating the Boom.......................................68
Controlling the Boom....................................68
Pumping the Job............................................70
Blockages......................................................72
Pumping Constraints .....................................73
Wind restrictions............................................73
Time constraints ............................................73
Stop the dripping concrete while moving.......73
Moving the boom near forms.........................73
Delays............................................................73
Keeping the concrete alive ............................74
Balance loads .................................................74
Cold Weather Pumping..................................74
Cold weather pumping tips............................74
Preheating the hydraulic oil ...........................75
Preheating the boom pipeline........................75
Cleanout ..........................................................76
Cleaning out the boom ..................................76
Cleaning the vertical pipeline.........................77
Folding up the clean boom ............................78
Emergency Procedures .................................78
Loss of remote control...................................78
Common safety hazards................................78
To start the unit or to reset from E-stop: ........78
External Cleaning ...........................................79
High Pressure Washer...................................79
Use of Cleaning Agents.................................79
Protecting New Paint.....................................79
Description.....................................................80
Components ..................................................81
Warning and instruction decals on tower.......81
Controllers ......................................................82
Climbing.........................................................82
Climbing.........................................................85
After Climbing................................................88
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................89
Emergency operation control.........................89
Maintenance....................................................93
Pressure, Hoses, and Fittings.......................93
General information.......................................93
Specic information .......................................93
Torque specications .....................................93
Removing safety devices...............................94
Replacing the hydraulic pump .......................94
Hydraulic Oils .................................................95
General information.......................................95
Specic information .......................................95
“Industrial” gear lubricant codes ...................95
Vehicle gear box oil codes.............................95
Hydraulic Oil Recommendations ..................96
Biodegradable Hydraulic Oils .......................96
Maintenance Checklist...................................97
Scheduled Maintenance................................97
Pressure settings ...........................................97
Daily Maintenance ..........................................98
Visually Inspect the Machine.........................98
Check Hydraulic Fluid Levels ........................98
Check End Hose............................................98
Check slewing brake function........................99
Remember, if the reapplication of the brake
is misadjusted, damage to the boom and the
brakes can occur! ..........................................99
Check auto grease reservoir - if equipped.....99
Weekly Maintenance ....................................100
Bleed Mositure from Hydraulic Reservoir....100
Grease boom zerks, hollow pin and bearings ...
100

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Monthly Maintenance...................................101
Check slewing gear oil.................................101
Visually inspect the turret bolts....................101
Semiannual Maintenance.............................102
Change the oil for temperature reasons......102
Changing oil - boom slewing gearcase........102
Hydraulic Boom Filter ..................................103
Yearly Maintenance ......................................103
Change the hydraulic oil..............................103
Unscheduled maintenance..........................104
Pipewall thickness .......................................104
Main areas of wear......................................104
Extend the life of your system .....................104
Frequent inspections ...................................105
Inspect boom and structural support ...........105
Changing boom pipe ...................................106
Time-related Maintenance ...........................106
Periodic - structural inspection ....................106
Hydraulic Oil Viscosity Chart ......................109
Torque Specications for Metric Bolts.......110
Torque Chart ................................................. 111
Dacromet/Geomet 500 Coating................... 111
Torque Chart .................................................112
Black and Silver Chromated........................ 112
Recommended Emergency Hose Kit..........113
Fitting Wrench Sizes ....................................113
Straight ttings............................................. 113
Banjo ttings.................................................114
End Cap Separate from Stem ..................... 114
End Cap Part of Stem.................................. 114
Weld-on Ends / Coupling Comparison ......115
Minimum Pipe Wall Thickness ....................116
Single Wall...................................................116
Minimum Pipe Wall Thickness ....................117
Twin Wall .....................................................117
Glossary of Terms ........................................118
Pictograms....................................................123

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SPB Operation Manual
Manufacturer’s Statement .............................11
Safety Alert Symbols......................................12
How to reach us..............................................13
ID Tags.............................................................13
Boom ID and Pipeline tag..............................13
Power Pack Lifting Weight tag.......................13
Power pack ID tag .........................................13
How to order missing tags.............................14
Expected Service Life ....................................15
Final Decommissioning .................................15
Introduction

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SPB Operation Manual
Manufacturer’s Statement
Schwing America is a member of the Schwing Group,
a worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of
premium concrete production and handling equipment,
headquartered in Herne, Germany. Schwing, commit-
ted to supporting its customers’ success, excels in pro-
ducing high quality concrete equipment used in even
the most demanding construction applications, through
innovative engineering, premiere manufacturing and
optimum after-sales support. Schwing America, located
in St. Paul, Minnesota, o󰀨ers industry leading concrete
pumps, truck mixers, batch plants, reclaimers and gen-
uine parts for distribution in North and Latin America.
The information contained in this operation manual is
absolutely necessary for the setup, operation, mainte-
nance, and servicing of your concrete pump. All opera-
tors should become familiar with the information in this
manual as it will promote safety, e󰀩ciency of operation
and long life to the equipment. Keep this manual and
all included literature in a safe and convenient location.
Read and understand this manual before operating,
repairing, or adjusting your Schwing seperate placing
boom. The individuals who operate and maintain it
must be trained and have knowledge of the equipment.
Death or severe injury can occur if this equipment is
misused or poorly maintained.
The illustrations contained in this manual are intended
to clarify text passages. They may look slightly di󰀨er-
ent from your concrete pump, but this has only been
allowed if it does not fundamentally change the factual
information.
Technical modications that are made to this machine
will be documented in each new edition of the operation
manual.

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Safety Alert Symbols
The triangle with the exclamation point inside
is used to alert you to an important safety
point and is called a safety alert symbol. One
of the following signal words will appear after the safety
alert symbol:
• If the safety alert symbol is followed by the signal
word DANGER, it indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, WILL lead to death or
serious injury.
• If the safety alert symbol is followed by the signal
word WARNING, it indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result
in death or serious injury.
• If the safety alert symbol is followed by the signal
word CAUTION, it indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in
minor to moderate injury.
• The signal word CAUTION used without the safe-
ty alert symbol means the hazard COULD cause
damage to equipment or property.
The keywords listed above will be displayed throughout
the text of this manual in the form of information boxes
like the ones shown in (Figure 1).
The text in the black area of the information box will de-
scribe the hazard to beware of and the consequences
which can occur if that hazard is encountered.
All persons working near the concrete pump must be
able to recognize hazardous situations. They must
know how to avoid these situations and how to re-act
quickly and appropriately whenever hazardous situa-
tions arise.
Hazard and consequence will be shown
in this space.
C008.eps
CAUTION
CAUTION
Hazard and consequence will be shown
in this space.
C001.eps
DANGER
Electrocution hazard! Keep boom at
least 17 feet away from electrical wires.
D001.eps
WARNING
Hazard and consequence will be shown
in this space.
W022.eps
Figure 1
Safety alert information boxes

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How to reach us
If you encounter a circumstance that is not covered
by this manual, Schwing America’s Call Center will be
more than happy to assist you with all of your parts and
service needs.
• Call Center 1- 888-SCHWING (724-9464)
• Spare Parts 1- 800- 328 - 9635
• Spare Parts FAX (651) 429 - 2112
• Minnesota (main o󰀩ce) (651) 429 - 0999
To place an order for spare parts, go online to
schwingparts.com, or call our toll free parts line from
anywhere in the continental United States. Call Center
hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
(central time). Orders will also be accepted via fax, 24
hours/day.
When contacting the Call Center please provide the
seperate placing boom model and serial number. You
can nd the model and serial number on the Main ID tag
that is mounted on the unit (Figure 5).
ID Tags
There are three information tags on each separate plac-
ing boom. The Boom ID tag, Power Pack ID tag and
Lifting Weight tag.
Boom ID and Pipeline tag
The Boom ID and Pipeline tag is located on the passen-
ger side of the #1 (main) boom, just behind the hollow
pin (Figure 2). The Boom ID and Pipeline tag contains
information about the boom reach, pipeline diameter,
and boom serial number. The tag also gives the exact
length of each boom section’s makeup pipe. The tip
section does not have an odd length, because the end
clamp is movable, which allows a variance of any length
to be corrected. The boom serial number is stamped
into the #1 boom section above or below the boom ID
tag.
The ID tags shown here are for illustration only.
Check the tags on your unit to obtain the specific
numbers which apply to your SPB.
30334197-01
White Bear, Minnesota
phone: [phone]
www.schwing.com
PRESSURE & WEIGHT INFORMATION
INFORMACIÓN DE PRESIÓN Y PESO
Maximum allowable bulk density of material to be pumped is: 150 Pounds per cubic foot
PUMPKIT MODEL:
La densidad máxima admisible a granel del material a ser bombeado es de: 150 libras
por pie cúbico
MODELO PUMPKIT:
BOOM MODEL:
YEAR:
SERIAL NUMBER:
MODELO DE PLUMA:
AÑO:
NÚMERO DE SERIE:
ROLL AND FOLD
BOOM
U.S. PATENT 3,685,543
MAIN
principal
3rd
2nd
4th
LENGTH of the MAKE UP PIPES (See parts book for standard lengths)
LARGO de las TUBERÍAS NECESARIAS
(Consulte el libro de repuestos para ver los largos estándar)
Pipeline wears with each pump stroke. Check pipewall thickness
regularly! See manuals.
La tubería se desgasta con cada carrera de la bomba. ¡Compruebe con
regularidad el espesor de las paredes de los tubos! Consulte los manuales.
WARNING!¡ADVERTENCIA!
Maximum pressure in boom hyd. system: 350 bar
La presión máxima del sistema hidráulico de la pluma: 350 barias
Maximum total weight of system components hanging from boom, (lbs):
El peso máximo total de los componentes del
sistema que cuelgan de la pluma, (libras):
PSI
When configured for ROD side pumping, this unit will produce
a maximum material pressure of:
Cuando está configurada para bombear del lado de la BIELA,
esta unidad producirá una presión de material máxima de:
PSI
When configured for PISTON side pumping, this unit will produce
a maximum material pressure of:
Cuando está configurada para bombear del lado del PISTÓN,
esta unidad producirá una presión de material máxima de:
Lbs
per
ft
Lbs
per
ft
Maximum weight of boom pipeline WITHOUT CONCRETE is:
El peso máximo de la tubería de la pluma SIN CONCRETO es de:
Maximum weight of boom pipeline INCLUDING CONCRETE is:
El peso máximo de la tubería de la pluma INCLUIDO EL
CONCRETO es de:
mm
mm
mm
mm
Figure 2
Boom and Pipeline ID Tag
Power Pack Lifting Weight tag
The Power Pack lifting weight tag shows the specic
lifting weight for the power pack only (Figure 3).
Peso de fabricación para alzar:
Lifting weight as manufactured:
30380626-01
Do not paint over this label/No pintar encima de ésta etiqueta
POWER PACK 5960 LBS
Figure 3
Power pack lifting weight
Power pack ID tag
The Power Pack ID tag gives information regarding only
the power pack: horse power rating, electrical capabil-
ity, maximum hydraulic pressure, year of manufacture,
serial number of the power pack, and assembly number
(Figure 4). The location of the power pack ID tag is just
right of the slweing gear (Figure 5).
5900 Centerville Road
White Bear, Minnesota 55127
Phone [phone]
www.Schwing.com
Subsidiary of:
Schwing GmbH
30317962 B
HP Volts Amps Hz Phase
Maximum Hydraulic Pressure: PSI Year:
Serial Number: Assembly Number:
40 360460 35.0
4350 2006
10259 30405967
powerpacID.eps
Figure 4
Power Pack ID Tag

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How to order missing tags
If ID tags are missing or have been removed, you can
order new tags through Schwing America’s Call Center.
Simply provide the serial number of your seperate plac-
ing boom and new ID tags can be created. The serial
number is punched into the steel subframe just ahead
of the front driver side outrigger (Figure 5).
Figure 5
ID Tag locations
Peso de fabricación para alzar:
Lifting weight as manufactured:
30380626-01
Do not paint over this label/No pintar encima de ésta etiqueta
POWER PACK 5960 LBS
30334197-01
White Bear, Minnesota
phone: [phone]
www.schwing.com
PRESSURE & WEIGHT INFORMATION
INFORMACIÓN DE PRESIÓN Y PESO
Maximum allowable bulk density of material to be pumped is: 150 Pounds per cubic foot
PUMPKIT MODEL:
La densidad máxima admisible a granel del material a ser bombeado es de: 150 libras
por pie cúbico
MODELO PUMPKIT:
BOOM MODEL:
YEAR:
SERIAL NUMBER:
MODELO DE PLUMA:
AÑO:
NÚMERO DE SERIE:
ROLL AND FOLD
BOOM
U.S. PATENT 3,685,543
MAIN
principal
3rd
2nd
4th
LENGTH of the MAKE UP PIPES (See parts book for standard lengths)
LARGO de las TUBERÍAS NECESARIAS
(Consulte el libro de repuestos para ver los largos estándar)
Pipeline wears with each pump stroke. Check pipewall thickness
regularly! See manuals.
La tubería se desgasta con cada carrera de la bomba. ¡Compruebe con
regularidad el espesor de las paredes de los tubos! Consulte los manuales.
WARNING! ¡ADVERTENCIA!
Maximum pressure in boom hyd. system: 350 bar
La presión máxima del sistema hidráulico de la pluma: 350 barias
Maximum total weight of system components hanging from boom, (lbs):
El peso máximo total de los componentes del
sistema que cuelgan de la pluma, (libras):
PSI
When configured for ROD side pumping, this unit will produce
a maximum material pressure of:
Cuando está configurada para bombear del lado de la BIELA,
esta unidad producirá una presión de material máxima de:
PSI
When configured for PISTON side pumping, this unit will produce
a maximum material pressure of:
Cuando está configurada para bombear del lado del PISTÓN,
esta unidad producirá una presión de material máxima de:
Lbs
per
ft
Lbs
per
ft
Maximum weight of boom pipeline WITHOUT CONCRETE is:
El peso máximo de la tubería de la pluma SIN CONCRETO es de:
Maximum weight of boom pipeline INCLUDING CONCRETE is:
El peso máximo de la tubería de la pluma INCLUIDO EL
CONCRETO es de:
mm
mm
mm
mm
30334197-01
WhiteBear,Minnesota
phone:[phone]
www.schwing.com
PRESSURE&WEIGHTINFORMATION
INFORMACIÓNDEPRESIÓNY PESO
Maximumallowablebulkdensityof material to be pumped is: 150 Pounds per cubic foot
PUMPKITMODEL:
Ladensidadmáximaadmisiblea granel del material a ser bombeado es de: 150 libras
porpiecúbico
MODELOPUMPKIT:
BOOMMODEL:
YEAR:
SERIALNUMBER:
MODELODEPLUMA:
AÑO:
NÚMERODESERIE:
ROLLANDFOLD
BOOM
U.S.PATENT3,685,543
MAIN
principal
3rd
2nd
4th
LENGTHoftheMAKEUP PIPES (See parts book for standard lengths)
LARGOdelasTUBERÍASNECESARIAS
(Consulteellibroderepuestos para ver los largos estándar)
Pipelinewears with each pump stroke. Check pipewall thickness
regularly!Seemanuals.
Latuberíase desgasta con cada carrera de la bomba. ¡Compruebe con
regularidadelespesordelas paredes de los tubos! Consulte los manuales.
WARNING! ¡ADVERTENCIA!
Maximumpressureinboomhyd. system: 350 bar
Lapresiónmáximadelsistema hidráulico de la pluma: 350 barias
Maximumtotalweightofsystem components hanging from boom, (lbs):
Elpesomáximototalde los componentes del
sistemaquecuelgandela pluma, (libras):
PSI
WhenconfiguredforRODside pumping, this unit will produce
amaximummaterialpressureof:
Cuandoestáconfiguradaparabombear del lado de la BIELA,
estaunidadproduciráunapresión de material máxima de:
PSI
WhenconfiguredforPISTONside pumping, this unit will produce
amaximummaterialpressureof:
Cuandoestáconfiguradaparabombear del lado del PISTÓN,
estaunidadproduciráunapresión de material máxima de:
Lbs
per
ft
Lbs
per
ft
Maximumweightofboompipeline WITHOUT CONCRETE is:
Elpesomáximodela tubería de la pluma SIN CONCRETO es de:
Maximumweightofboompipeline INCLUDING CONCRETE is:
Elpesomáximodela tubería de la pluma INCLUIDO EL
CONCRETOesde:
mm
mm
mm
mm
5900 Centerville Road
White Bear, Minnesota 55127
Phone [phone]
www.Schwing.com
Subsidiary of:
Schwing GmbH
30317962 B
HP Volts Amps Hz Phase
Maximum Hydraulic Pressure: PSI Year:
Serial Number: Assembly Number:
40 360460 35.0
4350 2006
10259 30405967

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Expected Service Life
When used properly, the separate placing boom will
have a serivce life of up to 15 years.
Below are the recommended operating conditions for
seperate placing booms:
• Maximum 8 hours of operation per job.
• Maximum ambient temperature of 86˚ F
• Maximum installation of 2600 ft above sea level
• Maximum relative humidity of 75%
• Hydraulic pressure 60% of Pmax
• Maximum hydraulic pump setting of 280 horse-
power
• Maximum temperature of 60˚ F for fresh con-
crete
• Maximum concrete throughput of 40,000 cubic
yards per year.
• Maximum of 1000 jobs per year
Final Decommissioning
When the separate placing boom has reached the end
of it’s service life, it needs to be decommissioned and
disposed of in compliance with regional regulations.
Steel can be cut-up and recycled. Oils, greases, plas-
tics, electrical components, rechargeable batteries, etc,
need to be disposed of in a proper manner.

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Specications
SPB Operation Manual
SPB 28 - Specications..................................19
SPB 28 - Working Range Diagram ................20
SPB 35 - Specications..................................21
SPB 35 - Working Range Diagram ................22
SPB 37 - Specications..................................23
Working Range Diagram - SPB 37 ................24
Specications

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SPB Operation Manual
SPB 28 - Specications
Vertical Reach Center of slewing axis 93 ft.
Horizontal Reach Center of slewing axis 93 ft.
Slewing Range 730 degrees
Design Full Articulation, Roll & Fold
Number of Sections Four
Section Lengths Main Section
Second Section
Third Section
Tip Section
25 ft. 11 in
23 ft. 1 in.
23 ft. 1 in.
20 ft. 10 in.
Boom Section Working Range Main Section
Second Section
Third Section
Tip Section
102 degrees
180 degrees
180 degrees
245 degrees
Boom Pipeline Diameter
Wall thickness
Ends
5 in.
Twin Wall Super 2000
Schwing Raised
Boom Pipeline Elbows Quantity
Radius
Wall thickness
10 @ 90 degrees & 2 @ 45 degrees
10.8 in. centerline
Twin Wall Super 2000
Boom End Hose Material
Rated burst pressure
Maximum length
Rubber, 4-ply steel carcass
2940 psi
12 ft. (Coupled one end)
Pipeline Clamp Size 5-1/2 in. raised end
Assembled Unit
Painting Preparation
Primer
Finish
Solvent cleaned & sand all areas to be nished
One coat, urethane based primer
One coat, urethane based topcoat, white in color
Overall Dimensions and Weights
Estimated Overall Dimensions Maximum height
Maximum length
Maximum width
5 ft. 6 in.
30 ft.
8 ft.
Estimated Complete Unit Weight Reservoir/power pack,
turret, and 1A
1B, 2, 3, and 4 booms
Total picking weight
7,250 lbs.
7,250 lbs.
14,500 lbs.

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SPB Operation Manual
SPB 28 - Working Range Diagram
SPB 28
End Hose 12'
20' 10“
93 80 70 60 50 10
93
3040
23' 1“ 23' 1“ 25' 11“
80
70
60
50
10
30
20
40