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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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NOTES PAGE 2 — FLEXSHAFTS/VIBRATOR HEADS • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (02/28/19)
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,...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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"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...
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).
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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.
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...
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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.
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.
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).
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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.
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.
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”...
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).
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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"...
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)
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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"...