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Equalizer VLW18TE Operator's Instruction Manual

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O P E R AT O R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
VLW18TE
VLW18TI
H Y D R A U L I C
V E R T I C A L
L I F T I N G W E D G E S
E Q U A L I Z E R I N T E R N A T I O N A L L T D
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  • Page 1 O P E R AT O R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L VLW18TE VLW18TI H Y D R A U L I C V E R T I C A L...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY PERSONNEL COMPETENCY DISCLAIMER DEFINITION OF TERMS HAZARDS TOOL CAPABILITIES VLW18TE HYDRAULIC VERTICAL LIFTING WEDGE HOW THE VLW18TE WORKS TOOL FUNCTION USING THE STEPPED BLOCK ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS TOOL DIMENSIONS TOOL MAINTENANCE VLW18TI INTEGRAL HYDRAULIC VERTICAL LIFTING WEDGE...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    D I S CL AI M E R Equalizer cannot be held responsible for injury or damage resulting from unsafe product use, lack of maintenance or incorrect product and/or system operation. If in doubt as to the safety precautions and applications, contact Equalizer using the contact details at the back of this manual.

  • Page 4: Definition Of Terms

    Use only approved risk of hydraulic overloading can be minimised lubricants of high quality, following the lubricant by using the Equalizer Hand Pump, which has a manufacturers instructions. factory-set safety valve preventing the safe working pressure being exceeded.

  • Page 5: Tool Capabilities

    10,000 psi (700 bar) of hydraulic pressure. The tools require a minimum access gap of 9.5 mm (0.37”) on the first step and will lift vertically. Using two VLW18TE/TI wedges will allow a lift of 36 Tons Using four VLW18TE/TI wedges will allow a loft of 72 Tons HYDRAULIC VERTICAL LIFTING WEDGES...

  • Page 6: How The Vlw18Te Works

    V L W1 8 T E T O OL F UNCT I ON The operation procedure is exactly the same for both VLW18TE the VLW18TE Mini and Standard Kits. The VLW18TE Mini Kit does not contain either a 10,000 psi (700 bar) hydraulic hand pump or a 10,000 psi (700 bar) HYDRAULIC VERTICAL hydraulic hose.
  • Page 7 (see VLW18TE TOOL FUNCTION step 3) WARNING: Care should be taken not to drop 4. Close the return valve on the hand pump (by...

  • Page 8: Using The Stepped Block Accessory

    USI NG THE S T E P P E D B LO C K ACC ES SO R Y The Equalizer Stepped Block enables the VLW18TE Hydraulic Vertical Lifting Wedge to be used to lift an item with a larger gap, and will lift the item further...
  • Page 9 IM _VLW _ Rev 16 _ A4 ( c olou r ) STANDARD KIT COMPONENTS VLW1 8 TE KI T C ONT E NT S Product Code: VLW18TESTDSPB 1 x VLW18TE Wedgehead MINI KIT COMPONENTS 1 x 10,000 psi (700 bar) Hydraulic Hose, 2 m (78.75”) Product Code:...

  • Page 10: Tool Dimensions

    MAXI KIT COMPONENTS V L W1 8 T E T O OL D I M E NS I O N S Product Code: VLW18TEMAXSPB 2 x VLW18TE Wedgeheads MINIMUM EXTENSION 2 x 10,000 psi (700 bar) Hydraulic Hoses, 2 m (78.75”)
  • Page 11 • On return from each job and before allocation against subsequent work the completeness of the Equalizer VLW18TE kit must be established and items examined to ensure that they are serviceable. • Any missing or damaged items are to be replaced...

  • Page 12: How The Vlw18Ti Works

    2. Ensure the access gap under the item to be lifted measures 9.5 mm (0.37”) or greater. The hand pump is primed which powers the MIN. 9.5 mm hydraulics that lift the load (0.37”) The load is secured using the safety block HYDRAULIC VERTICAL LIFTING WEDGES VLW18TE; VLW18TI...
  • Page 13 4. Advance the wedge by priming the pump. them from the lifted load. This action will prevent injuries to either the operator’s lower limbs, or to passers by. PRIME PUMP HYDRAULIC VERTICAL LIFTING WEDGES VLW18TE; VLW18TI...

  • Page 14: Using The Stepped Block Accessory

    USI NG THE S T E P P E D B LO C K A CCE S SO R Y The Equalizer Stepped Block enables the VLW18TI Integral Hydraulic Vertical Lifting Wedge to be used to lift an item with a larger gap, and will lift the...
  • Page 15 MAXIMUM EXTENSION 580 x 340 x 180mm (USING STEPPED BLOCK) (22.8” x 13.4” x 7.1”) Tool only Weight: 10 kg (22 lbs) Gross Kit Weight: 13.5 kg (29.8 lbs) 39.5 mm 1.56” 59.5 mm 2.34” HYDRAULIC VERTICAL LIFTING WEDGES VLW18TE; VLW18TI...
  • Page 16 • On return from each job and before allocation the surfaces of the wedge against subsequent work the completeness of the Equalizer VLW18TI kit must be established and items examined to ensure that they are serviceable. • Any missing or damaged items are to be replaced...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    CLOSE RELEASE R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N : VALVE The pump should be sent to an authorised Equalizer distributor for repair. HOSES ARE CONNECTED AND THE PUMP QUICKLY REACHES MAXIMUM PRESSURE...
  • Page 18 8. Fill the reservoir to the top with a good quality MAIN hydraulic oil of the grade 15 cSt HANDLE 9. Reinsert the refilling plug, wipe away any oil, and reassemble by reversing the disassembly process NUTS HYDRAULIC VERTICAL LIFTING WEDGES VLW18TE; VLW18TI...

  • Page 19: Vlw18Ti Troubleshooting

    WEDGE ADVANCES 50% AND THEN STOPS on reservoir which may indicate a perished bladder. FUNCTIONING Refer to an approved Equalizer distributor for further instructions. P O S S I B L E C A U S E : A sticker has been placed over the air vent...
  • Page 20 R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N : Release lever may not be tight enough. Refer to an approved Equalizer distributor for further instructions. P O S S I B L E C A U S E :...

  • Page 21: Regulatory Information

    IM _VLW _ Rev 16 _ A4 ( c olou r ) REGULATORY PARTS LISTS INFORMATION & SERVICE KITS REG IS TER ED HE AD O FF I C E EQUALIZER INTERNATIONAL LTD. Equalizer House Claymore Drive Aberdeen Scotland AB23 8GD HYDRAULIC VERTICAL LIFTING WEDGES VLW18TE;...
  • Page 22 O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L IM _VLW _ Rev 16 _ A4 ( c olou r ) VLW18TE TOOL ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY. 060101-01 WHITE PLASTIC CAP 01 set of 2...
  • Page 23 - SCREW - RELEASE KNOB - COUPLERS - CHECK BALL SERVICE KIT G: 715700-01 - SPRING - STEEL BALL - OUTLET BALL SPRING - COPPER WASHER - VALVE COVER SCREW - STEEL BALL info@equalizerinternational.com www.equalizerinternational.com HYDRAULIC VERTICAL LIFTING WEDGES VLW18TE; VLW18TI...
  • Page 24 01 each 503201-01 SLOT PLUG 01 each 503301-01 WASHER 10 MM 01 set of 2 503401-01 WASHER 6MM 01 set of 2 503501-01 SPACER 01 set of 2 510701-01 INT. PUMP & CYLINDER 01 each HYDRAULIC VERTICAL LIFTING WEDGES VLW18TE; VLW18TI...
  • Page 25 SERVICE KIT D 510701-01 PISTON ROD O-RING 510708-01 PULLER BODY O-RING BACK-UP RING 510709-01 FASTEN NUT O-RING SCREW 510712-01 ROLL PIN FIXING SCREW STOP COLLAR 510713-01 HANDLE GRIP SPRING CLOCK SPRING SPLIT RING SCREW WIPER HYDRAULIC VERTICAL LIFTING WEDGES VLW18TE; VLW18TI...
  • Page 26 E Q U A L I Z E R I N T E R N A T I O N A L L T D . H e a d O f f i c e E q u a l i z e r H o u s e C l a y m o r e D r i v e A b e r d e e n S c o t l a n d...

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