Flow Test Procedures - Stanley MBF5 User Manual

The correct performance of this procedure will verify if
the auxiliary circuit of the carrier is adequate to properly
operate a STANLEY attachment.
This procedure is generic in form. It is the end users
responsibility to ensure that this procedure will work with
his specific type of equipment.
If an adequate flow meter is not available contact your
STANLEY Hydraulic distributor for assistance.
TEST PROCEDURE
1. With the auxiliary circuit completely installed
connect the flow meter between the tool inlet and
outlet hoses.
Note: Always use the hoses that are supplied for the
attachment and make sure the machine hydraulic
oil is between 90° to 120° F. This will assure correct
readings and adjustments.
2. With the machine setting at the mode that's going to
be used to operate the attachment record the GPM.
GPM = ____________
3. Locate the correct flow for the attachment (page
10). Adjust the machine to the correct GPM.
Note: If possible, always set the machine to the
highest GPM output mode. This will prevent the
operator from over flowing the attachments.
4. Once the correct GPM flow is achieved, fully open
the restrictor on the flow meter.
5. With the machine in the attachment mode set in
step 2, record the back-pressure. At this point the
pressure reading on the pressure gauge is the
back-pressure in the circuit. This pressure must not
exceed 200 PSI (13.8 bar).
Back-pressure =
Excessive back-pressure will slow the attachments
operation and lead to premature seal failures and over
heating.
6. Close the restrictor valve on the flow meter until
the attachment relief starts to open (also known as
"cracking pressure"). The relief valve opens when
the flow rate, indicated on the flow meter, begins to
decline rapidly. Locate the tools operating system
relief pressure in the specification section (page
10) in the manual. Adjust attachment relief to
specification.
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psi.
Note: The relief valve pressure must be greater
than the operating pressure of the attachment and
three times the back-pressure. Never use the relief
valve to control the flow rate in the circuit. Cracking
pressure means the loss of 4 or more GPM.
Record the relief cracking pressure
Example:
Operation pressure of a breaker is 2700 psi. Back-
pressure is 150 psi. A good rule to follow when setting
the relief, multiply the back pressure by 3 then add this
number to the operation pressure of the attachment.
Operating Pressure
Back-pressure
Operating pressure of the tool
The relief valve setting must be greater than the
estimated operating pressure of the tool. If the setting
is lower, damage to the circuit may occur. Excess heat
will be generated in the circuit which will damage the
attachment and carrier.
HEAT LOAD TEST
1. Connect the flow meter between the tool inlet and
outlet hoses.
2. With the carrier set in the attachment mode,
restrict the flow meter until a pressure of 1000 psi
is achieved. This pressure must be maintained
throughout the heat test.
Note: Closing of the restrictor may be required as
the temperature increases.
Monitor the oil temperature from the flow meter until
no change is noted. Record the time required for oil to
stabilize. Record the surrounding temperature (ambient
temperature). Record the time required to stabilize
temperature.
Time to temp. stabilization = ____________ min
Stabilized oil temperature = ____________ °F
Ambient temperature: ____________ °F
"Heat rise" is calculated as the stabilized temperature
minus the ambient temperature.
psi.
2700 psi
450 psi
3150 psi