MULTIQUIP FS Operation And Parts Manual

MULTIQUIP FS Operation And Parts Manual

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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
MODEL FS AND FSN
FLEXSHAFTS
MODEL 900HD~2600HD
VIBRATOR HEADS
Revision #1 (02/28/19)
To find the latest revision of this
publication, visit our website at:
www.multiquip.com
THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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  • Page 1 OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL MODEL FS AND FSN FLEXSHAFTS MODEL 900HD~2600HD VIBRATOR HEADS Revision #1 (02/28/19) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
  • Page 2 NOTES PAGE 2 — FLEXSHAFTS/VIBRATOR HEADS • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (02/28/19)
  • Page 3: Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings

    SILICOSIS/RESPIRATORY WARNINGS WARNING WARNING SILICOSIS WARNING RESPIRATORY HAZARDS Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials with silica in their composition may give other materials can generate dust, mists and fumes off dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a containing chemicals known to cause serious or fatal basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and injury or illness, such as respiratory disease, cancer,...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Flexshaft/Vibrator Heads Component Drawings Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings ........ 3 FS Series Flexible Shafts Assy......20-21 Parts Ordering Procedures ........5 FSN Series Flexible Shafts Assy...... 22-23 Safety Information ..........6-8 HD Series Vibrator Steel Heads Assy....24-27 Specifications .............
  • Page 5: Parts Ordering Procedures

    , 2006 Order via Internet (Dealers Only) Best Deal! If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Username Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! and Password, E-mail us at: parts@multiquip. com. ■ View Parts Diagrams ■ Order Parts To obtain an MQ Account, contact your District Sales Manager for more information.
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION PERSONAL SAFETY DO NOT operate or service the equipment before reading the entire manual. Safety CAUTION precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to  Stay alert, watch what you are doing and read and understand the safety messages use common sense when operating a and operating instructions could result in injury to yourself...
  • Page 7  DO NOT overload the motor. It will do a better and safer  NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not job at the rate for which it was designed. recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage FLEXSHAFTS/VIBRATOR HEADS • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (02/28/19) — PAGE 7...
  • Page 8 SAFETY INFORMATION ELECTRICAL SAFETY  DO NOT expose vibrator motor to rain.  DO NOT use vibrator motor in damp or wet locations CAUTION without proper electrical circuits.  Power tools must match the outlet. NEVER modify the plug  ALWAYS keep clear of rotating or moving parts while in any way.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. FS Series Flexible Shafts Table 2. FSN Series Flexible Shafts Length Weight Length Weight Model# Model# ft. (m) lb (kg) ft. (m) lb (kg) 3 (0.9) 5 (2.3) FSN2 2 (0.6) 3 (1.3) 7 (2.1) 11 (4.9) FSN7 7 (2.1)
  • Page 10 "General Information" and "Operation" sections of this manual is only to be used as a guidline. Multiquip assumes no responsibility for vibrator operating techniques referenced in this manual. The consoldation of concrete has many mitigating...
  • Page 11: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION Multiquip's flex-shafts vibrator heads are designed to work in medimum to high slump concrete. Typical applications AREA OF INFLUENCE (VIBRATING RADIUS) include small pours, slabs driveways, stem walls and footings. Typical shaft lengths range from 2 to 21 feet (0.6 to 6.4 meters).
  • Page 12 GENERAL INFORMATION When determining which head to choose it is important Example: to access the application. Mainly what are the dimensions If the form width is 9 inches (229 mm) the selected vibrator of the application. Select the vibrator head based on its head radius should not exceed an 18 inch (457 mm) radius.
  • Page 13: Setup

    THREADS Figure 3. Attaching Vibrator Head to Flexible Shaft NOTICE FS/FSN series flexshafts do not require a spindle. Spindle is permanently attached to the wire core. FLEXSHAFTS/VIBRATOR HEADS • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (02/28/19) — PAGE 13...
  • Page 14 Series flexible shafts. Maximum extension length shall not housing. Reference Figure 4. exceed 35 ft (10.6 meters). 2. Make sure flexshaft has been seated securely. Release This shaft extension coupler is only to be used on FS series drive motor quick disconnect knob. flexible shafts. QUICK 1.
  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION 6. When lifting the head out of the concrete, withdraw slowly at a rate of about 3 sec./ft. Using this technique Before connecting any of the flexible shafts referenced in will avoid the re-trapping of air. this manual, please read any and all operating instructions 7.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE FLEXSHAFT LUBRICATION (100 HOURS) 7. Thoroughly clean wire core (Figure 8) if it is being reused. A wire brush may be required to remove 1. Using a bench vice and wrench, remove coupler from hardened residue. flexshaft as shown in Figure 7. Please note threads are right-handed on this side of the flexshaft (drive motor end).
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE VIBRATOR HEAD LUBRICATION (300 HOURS) Table 7. Vibrator Head Oil Capacity Vibrating Oil Capacity. Vibrating Oil Capacity. 1. Using a wrench, remove vibrator tip (Figure 9) from HD. Model oz. (ml)# HD. Model oz. (ml)# vibrator head body. Have a cloth handy to catch any spilled oil.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Table 9. Generator Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Problem Solution Flexshaft kinked? Straighten out flexshaft. Defective flexshaft? Replace flexshaft. Flexshaft Binding Too much grease in flexshaft Relube flexshaft. casing? Too much oil in head casing? Fill head casing to recommended level. Leaking Vibrator Head Head bearings/seals defective? Replace vibrator head.
  • Page 19: Explanation Of Code In Remarks Column

    A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold “Not Sold Separately” — Indicates that an item cannot separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will be purchased as a separate item and is either part of an be clarifi ed in the “Remarks”...
  • Page 20: Fs Series Flexible Shafts Assy

    FS SERIES FLEXIBLE SHAFTS ASSY. NOTE: SPINDLE IS PART OF CORE. QUICK-DISCONNECT (QD) COUPLER IS INCLUDED WITH ITEM 1. SHAFT LENGTHS EXCEEDING 21 FT. (6.4 M) REQUIRE A SHAFT EXTENSION COUPLER P/N FSC. MAXIMUM SHAFT EXTENSION SHALL NOT EXCEED 35 FT. (10.6 M).
  • Page 21 FS SERIES FLEXIBLE SHAFTS ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS FLEXSHAFT 36" (.914 M) .........1....INCLUDES ITEM W/ # FLEXSHAFT 84" (2.1 M) ........1....INCLUDES ITEM W/ # FS10 FLEXSHAFT 120" (3.0 M) .........1....INCLUDES ITEM W/ # FS12 FLEXSHAFT 144" (3.6 M) .........1....INCLUDES ITEM W/ # FS14 FLEXSHAFT 168"...
  • Page 22: Fsn Series Flexible Shafts Assy

    FSN SERIES FLEXIBLE SHAFTS ASSY. NOTE: SPINDLE IS PART OF CORE. QUICK-DISCONNECT (QD) COUPLER IS INCLUDED WITH ITEM 1. PAGE 22 — FLEXSHAFTS/VIBRATOR HEADS • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (02/28/19)
  • Page 23 FSN SERIES FLEXIBLE SHAFTS ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS FSN2 FLEXSHAFT 24" (0.6 M) ........1....INCLUDES ITEM W/ # FSN7 FLEXSHAFT 84" (2.1 M) ........1....INCLUDES ITEM W/ # FS10 FLEXSHAFT 120" (3.0 M) .........1....INCLUDES ITEM W/ # FS12 FLEXSHAFT 144" (3.6 M) .........1....INCLUDES ITEM W/ # FS14 FLEXSHAFT 168"...
  • Page 24: Hd Series Vibrator Steel Heads Assy

    HD SERIES VIBRATOR STEEL HEADS ASSY. 900HD ONLY PAGE 24 — FLEXSHAFTS/VIBRATOR HEADS • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (02/28/19)
  • Page 25 HD SERIES VIBRATOR STEEL HEADS ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 17302-505 VIBRATOR HEAD, STEEL 900HD .....1....INCLUDES ITEMS W/# 16369-501 VIBRATOR HEAD, STEEL 1000HD ....1....INCLUDES ITEMS W/$ 16316-501 VIBRATOR HEAD, STEEL 1400HD ....1....INCLUDES ITEMS W/% 15699-505 VIBRATOR HEAD, STEEL 1700HD ....1....INCLUDES ITEMS W/@ 16301-501 VIBRATOR HEAD, STEEL 2100HD ....1....INCLUDES ITEMS W/♣...
  • Page 26 HD SERIES VIBRATOR STEEL HEADS ASSY. 900HD ONLY PAGE 26 — FLEXSHAFTS/VIBRATOR HEADS • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (02/28/19)
  • Page 27 HD SERIES VIBRATOR STEEL HEADS ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 17303-002 HOUSING 16371-001 HOUSING 16320-001 HOUSING 15700-001 HOUSING 8♣ 16305-001 HOUSING 8� 16279-001 HOUSING 11906-026 SHIM 11906-012 SHIM 9@♣ 11906-015 SHIM 9� 11906-020 SHIM 10@♣ 07030-006 WASHER, FLAT 3/8" 10�...
  • Page 28: Terms And Conditions Of Sale - Parts

    Multiquip be $5.00. meeting this requirement. liable for loss of profi t or good will or for any Special order items.
  • Page 29 NOTES FLEXSHAFTS/VIBRATOR HEADS • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (02/28/19) — PAGE 29...
  • Page 30 © COPYRIGHT 2019, MULTIQUIP INC. Multiquip Inc , the MQ logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc. and may not be used, reproduced, or altered without written permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.

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