APE ROBOVIBE Operating And Maintenance Manual

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VIBRATORY

DRIVER/EXTRACTOR

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

VIBRATORY PILE DRIVER/EXTRACTOR

MANUFACTURERS OF VIBRATORY PILEDRIVERS

OM-

-0319

AND RELATED DEEP FOUNDATION EQUIPMENT

KENT, WA 1-800-248-8498

www.americanpiledriving.com

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Page 1 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL VIBRATORY PILE DRIVER/EXTRACTOR MANUFACTURERS OF VIBRATORY PILEDRIVERS -0319 AND RELATED DEEP FOUNDATION EQUIPMENT KENT, WA 1-800-248-8498 www.americanpiledriving.com...
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Page 3 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR MANUAL SERIAL NUMBER AND SETTINGS PAGE ROBOVIBE Serial Number ______________ Configured for Excavator: Make - _______________ Model - _______________ Configuration: Yoke Part Number – ________________ Motor Size - _______________ FORWARD Relief Pressure Setting – _______________ PSI REVERSE Relief Pressure Setting – 2700 PSI Pressure Reducing Valve Pressure Setting –...
Page 4 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR PREFACE This manual was prepared to acquaint the owner, operator and serviceman with the operation and maintenance of the vibratory driver/extractor. We suggest that this manual be carefully studied before operating or undertaking any maintenance work on the unit. This manual is organized into two major categories.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
III. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A. Completion of Set-Up and Maintenance III-1 B. Warming Hydraulic Oil III-1 C. Conventions of Operation III-1 D. Positioning the Pile and ROBOVIBE III-2 E. Driving Operations III-2 F. Extracting Operations III-3 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS A. General IV-1 B.
Page 7 Fitting Style Selector Chart - SC1 VIII- 3 C. Hose Description Code VIII- 4 D. Parts Identification VIII- 5 Parts Lists and Drawings VIII- 6 E. Miscellaneous Accessories VIII-15 F. Recommended Spare Parts VIII-17 G. Recommended Tightening Torque VIII-18 H. ROBOVIBE Excavator Application VIII-20 Form...
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Page 9 DRIVER/EXTRACTOR FEATURES 1. The ROBOVIBE eccentrics are located within the fixed side grip arm. Centerline of dynamic force is much closer to the gripping jaws, reducing off center force input to pile. 2. Vertical distance between side grip jaws is increased to better resists off-center force 3.
Page 10: General Description Page
Hydraulic power to drive the ROBOVIBE comes from a spare circuit on the excavator. A specialized control manifold, mounted on the excavator, allows the ROBOVIBE drive motor, rotary motor, piling clamps and side tilt, to be activated by a single excavator control lever (“joy stick”). The bucket circuit controls the fore and aft tilt via the existing excavator bucket cylinder.
Page 11: Specifications
EXTRACTOR GENERAL DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 1. Constant improvement and engineering progress make it necessary that we reserve the right to make specification changes without notice. 2. ROBOVIBE VIBRATOR (w/ clamps) Type: Hydraulic Units (US) Units (SI) Eccentric Moment (5.5kg-M) 475 in-lb...
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Page 13: A. General
13. If there are any questions about the weights, specifications, or performance of the unit, contact APE, or the excavator manufacturer, before handling or operating the equipment. 14. If the equipment is to be used for anything other than driving or extracting plumb piles, contact APE before using the unit.
Page 14: Preparation For Operating
VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR PREPARATION FOR OPERATION B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) 16. Insure that ground vibrations will not damage or collapse adjacent structures or excavations. 17. Remove all tools, parts and electrical cords before starting the unit. 18. When operating in an enclosed area, pipe excavator exhaust fumes outside. Continued breathing of exhaust fumes may be fatal.
Page 15: Rigging Of Vibrator
RIGGING OF VIBRATOR 1. EXCAVATOR PREPARATION WARNING: ALWAYS BE SURE THAT EXCAVATOR PARTS, AND/OR ROBOVIBE, ARE FULLY SUPPORTED WHEN REMOVING MOUNTING PINS, TO PREVENT SUDDEN SHIFTS AND INJURY. a. Remove bucket pivot pin, bucket link pin and bucket.. b. Remove bucket linkage pins from stick (dipper arm) and bucket cylinder pin (rod end).
Page 16 Maximum pin (bushing) clearance should not exceed .04”(1mm). . If all fits are correct, connect ROBOVIBE yoke to the excavator stick. d. Move excavator to the ROBOVIBE location. Lift, and safely support.
Page 17: Gage Hose
ROBOVIBE application. See the first page of this manual for pressure settings that are specific to your ROBOVIBE. c. After the hoses are installed, slowly move the ROBOVIBE, and the excavator, through full range of motion to be sure that hoses do not bind or pull tight.
Page 18: Operating Instructions
CLOSE. . OPEN – Causing the movable jaw, in the ROBOVIBE clamp, to move away from the fixed jaw, shall hereinafter be referred to as causing the clamp to OPEN.
Page 19: Positioning The Pile And Robovibe Iii-2
7. LIFT / ROTATE THE PILE TO VERTICAL, AND MOVE TO THE DESIRED DRIVING LOCATION. DRIVING OPERATIONS Using the ROBOVIBE is unlike using a conventional excavator. The use of side arm clamps will require periodic release and re-clamping during driving. 1. Insure that the ROBOVIBE clamp is fully CLOSED (joystick CLAMP button).
Page 20: E. Driving Operations
WEIGHT. 7. Insure that the ROBOVIBE clamp is fully OPEN. . Slide the ROBOVIBE clamp fully down onto the piling. If the pile top is damaged, DO NOT attempt to force, or drive, the clamp onto the pile. Discard or repair damaged piles.
Page 21 REVERSE position. The clamp will open. Insure that the clamp is fully open before removing the vibrator from the pile. 17. Re-clamp the pile, and lift the ROBOVIBE until the pile pulls fully out of the ground. 18. Move the excavator to lay the pile down in the desired location.
Page 22: Maintenance And Adjustments
VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS A. GENERAL Preventive maintenance includes normal servicing that will keep the vibratory driver and clamp in peak operating condition and prevent unnecessary trouble from developing. This servicing consists of periodic lubrication and inspection of the moving parts and accessories of the unit.
Page 23: 100 Hours
However, the unit should be inspected weekly to determine if additional servicing be required. 5. For extended inactive periods, servicing time intervals may be extended from those specified, but for actual time intervals, contact you local APE dealer, especially during lengthy storage periods. IV-2...
Page 24: Lubrication
To drain the case, remove the pipe plug at the end of the base plate. Tilt the case for complete drainage. The preferred lubricating oil for APE vibration cases is “High Moly” oil (Schaeffer 268). Longer intervals between oil changes and fewer maintenance hours spent on mechanical service can generally be realized with this oil.
Page 25: Capacities
AP 140 TEXACO Meropa 460 UNION MP 85W-140 VALVOLINE Gear Lub 85W-140 SCHAEFFER 268 Lubricant is available from APE in five gallon cans. See SECTION VIII ORDERING PARTS, page VIII-15 F. CAPACITIES 1. Vibration Case Gallons 2. Swivel Bearings Grease Pounds...
Page 26: Bolt Torque Information
VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS G. BOLT TORQUE INFORMATION The only way to correctly tighten high strength bolts is with a calibrated torque wrench. Proper use of the torque wrench is important. To obtain the listed torques, a steady pull should be exerted to the handle until the desired torque is reached. The following torque specifications apply to the bolts from the vibrator assemblies listed.
Page 27: Proceedures And Adjustments
2. Bearing Adjustment a. Lay ROBOVIBE on the ground, with the swivel grease fitting up. b. Remove the Yoke from the swivel stud, by removing swivel pin 130541. c. Rotate the swivel stud to align the locking bolt with the hole in the suppressor.
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Page 29 VIBRATORY DRIVER/ EXTRACTOR HYDRAULIC CIRCUITRY -SCHEMATIC VI-1...
Page 30: Hydraulic Circuitry
VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR HYDRAULIC CIRCUITRY HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS LIST . Control Manifold 173049 (J&M) See Sec. VIII . ROBOVIBE Vibrator 175065 (J&M) See Sec. VIII VI-2...
Page 31: General Data
VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR VII. GENERAL DATA A. ABBREVIATIONS The abbreviations shown below are used throughout the parts lists and various other parts of the manual. ASM. Assembly BHCS Button Head Cap Screw Cyl. Cylinder Direct Current FHCS Flat Head Cap Screw FLCS Flanged Head Cap Screw High Collar...
Page 32: Serial Number Locations
GENERAL DATA C. SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS 1. APE vibratory units are serial numbered separately: 2. In addition to the serial number plate itself (on vibrators), the serial number is stamped into each unit in one or more places as follows: a.
Page 33: Ordering Parts
VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR VIII. ORDERING PARTS A. PROCEDURE 1. When ordering parts, be sure to include the model and serial number of the unit or component. The serial number may be located by referring to SECTION VII, SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION. Confirm all telephone orders, in writing immediately to avoid duplicating shipment.
Page 34: Parts Identification
ROTOTILT ROTOR SUB-ASM 150662 (J&M) d. UPPER ARM SUB-ASM 150323 (J&M) e. LOWER ARM SUB-ASM 150325 (J&M) BOTTOM CLAMP SUB-ASM 810892 (APE) g. GEARBOX / FRAME SUB-ASM 810899 (J&M) h. POSITECH ROTARY MANIFOLD 173045 (J&M) VIBRATION SUPPRESSOR / YOKE 150349 (J&M) ARM CYLINDER ASM 810897 (J&M)
Page 35 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR VIII-3...
Page 36 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR 175065 VIBRATOR VII-4...
Page 37 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR VIBRATOR 175065 J&M Part Item Number Qty. Description 173043 Rototilt Sub-Asm 173045 Positech Rotary Manifold 150349 Suppressor Yoke 150325 Upper Arm Sub-Asm 150323 Lower Arm Sub-Asm 810903 5/8 NC x 2-1/2” SHCS 150449 3/4 x 3” Spiral Roll Pin 810892 Bottom Clamp Sub-Asm 150328...
Page 38 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR ROTOTILT SUB-ASM 173043 J&M Part Item Number Qty. Description 150660 Tilt Cylinder 150663 Cylinder Seal Kit 150661 Multi Attachment 150662 Rotor Sub-Asm 150437 Rotary Motor 150355 Pipe Asm 150363 Pipe Clamp 150365 Clamp Mounting Bar 810903 5/16 NC X 4-1/2” SHCS 810903 5/16 Hi Collar Lock Washer 150665...
Page 39 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR ROTOTILT MULTI ATTACHMENT 150661 VIII-7...
Page 40 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR ROTOTILT SUB-ASM - ROTOR 173043 VIII-8...
Page 41 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR ROTOTILT SUB-ASM - ROTOR 150662 VIII-9...
Page 42 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR UPPER ARM SUB-ASM 150323 J&M Part Item Number Qty. Description Upper Arm ASM 1004799 Shaft Clamp Assembly 150323J 810903 5/8-NC X 4-1/2” SHCS 810903 5/8 Hi Collar Lock Washer 1/8 NPT Grease 100229 Fitting Shaft Spacer 150353 VIII-10...
Page 43 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR LOWER ARM SUB-ASM 150325 J&M Part Item Number Qty. Description 1004800 Lower Arm Assembly 150325J Shaft Clamp Assembly 810903 5/8-NC X 4-1/2” SHCS 5/8 810903 Hi Collar Lock Washer 1/8 100229 NPT Grease Fitting Shaft Spacer 150705 VIII-11...
Page 44 Bin Stock 1/2” Hi-Collar Lock Washer Bin Stock 5/8”-11 NC x 1.50 SHCS Bin Stock 1”-8 NC x 3.00 SHCS Bin Stock #6 M SAE x #6 M JIC Fitting All seals are part of APE seal kit 208010 VIII-12...
Page 45 Eccentric Bearing Cover 133001 (APE) FAG 22219 Roller Bearing 133005(APE) Bearing Sleeve 133003S (APE) Eccentric Shaft 133007S (APE) One-piece Gear / Eccentric 133011 (APE) Eccentric Key 133009 (APE) Motor Bearing Cover All seals are part of APE seal kit 33EX VIII-13...
Page 46 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR POSITECH ROTARY MANIFOLD (RM-5G12-5H) 173045 J&M Part Item Number Qty. Description 173045 Manifold Housing 150710 6801 6X8 MJIC X M-ORING 90 150710 6400 6X6 MJIC X M-ORING 150710 Pipe Assembly (Port) 810903 1/2-NC X 2-1/2” SHCS 810903 1/2 Hi Collar Lock Note: All bolts are part of bolt kit 810903 All fittings are part of hose and fitting kit 150710 VIII-14...
Page 47 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR SUPPRESSOR YOKE 150349 J&M Part Item Number Qty. Description 150349 Suppressor Yoke 100646 FITT2P-02P000000-000001 100053 6400 6X6 MJIC X M-ORING 120045 6400 16X16 MJIC X M-ORING 150710 6400 6X8 MJIC X M-ORING 810903 5/8-NC X 6-1/2” SHCS VIII-15...
Page 48 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR ARM CLAMP CYLINDER SUB-ASM 810897 J&M Part Item Number Qty. Description 150681 Rod Wiper #SHU-2250 150683 Polypak #25002250-375 100051 3/8 NC X 1” SHCS 150645 Piston / Rod 150685 Rod Wear Band #W2-2500-500 150649 Cylinder Gland 150687 O-Ring 2-248 w/ Parbak 150670 6400 6X6 MJIC X M-ORING 150659...
Page 49 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR HOSE KIT 810902 Item Qty. Description 1” X 61” C13 REG COVER C/W 16 FJX E/E 1” X 66” C13 REG COVER C/W 16 FJX E/E 3/8” X 64” CPB C/W 6FJX E/E 3/8 X 44” CPB C/W 6FJX E/E 3/8 X 32”...
Page 50 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR BOLT KIT 810903 Item Qty. Description Used For 5/8 NC X 6-1/2” SHCS Rototilt to Suppressor Yoke Super Nut SJX-175-12/W Clamp Arm Mount (Inside) 3/4 X 3” Spiral Roll Pin Numerous Locations 7/16 X 3” Roll Pin Moveable Jaw (Bottom Clamp) 5/8 NC x 2-1/2”...
Page 51 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR LOOSE ITEMS JOYSTICK 150383 J&M Part Item Number Qty. Description 150383 RB Hand Grip / Joystick 150385 Stud Adaptor VIII-19...
Page 52 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR J-BOX VIII-20...
Page 53 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR RELAY PANEL VIII-21...
Page 54 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC VIII-22...
Page 55 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - CONT. VIII-23...
Page 56 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD 173049 VIII-24...
Page 57 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD 173049 Item Qty. Description Vendor Vendor P/N Manifold E4122A Flow Control FDFA-LAN @ 42 GPM Check Valve CXBA-XCN Relief Valve RDFA-LWN @ 3500 psi Relief Valve RVGA-LWN @ 4000 psi Solenoid Valve DTDA-XCN Coil - 24VDC, DIN 770-224 Check Valve CXED-XCN...
Page 58 VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR MANIFOLD HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT VIII-26...
Page 59: Recommended Tightening Torque
VIBRATORY DRIVER/EXTRACTOR RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUE Nominal Nominal Tightening Nominal Nominal Tightening Screw Socket Torque Screw Socket Torque Size Size Ft-Lbs. (Kg-M) Size Size Ft-Lbs. (Kg-M) #10-24 5/32 6 Ft-Lbs. (.83 Kg-M) #10-32 5/32 6 Ft-Lbs. (.83 Kg-M) 1/4-20 3/16 13 Ft-Lbs. (1.8 Kg-M) 1/4-28 3/16 15 Ft-Lbs.
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