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Table of Contents
SPB Operation Manual
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
Specic information .......................................93
Torque specications .....................................93
Removing safety devices...............................94
Replacing the hydraulic pump .......................94
Hydraulic Oils .................................................95
General information.......................................95
Specic 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
