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MODEL 100
BOTTOM DRIVE
WICK INSERTER
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL 100 WICK
BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER
AMERICAN
PILEDRIVING
EQUIPMENT INC
MAN 100 WICK 201410

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  • Page 1 MODEL 100 BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL MODEL 100 WICK BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER AMERICAN PILEDRIVING EQUIPMENT INC MAN 100 WICK 201410...
  • Page 2 MODEL 100 BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER Revision Record Change Page Date Revision Description Number Number 6-23-11 Added 6 roll wick carrier V-2&VIII-12 10-14 Added free wheel valves to the manifold asm 10-18 Added Wick Drain Mandrel Splice Specifications...
  • Page 3 Adherence of the listed procedures will insure receipt of the required part(s) with the minimal amount of delay or error. APE reserves the right to update or revise this manual as required, check with APE for current release date.
  • Page 4 MODEL 100 BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER...
  • Page 5 250 blows per foot, but only for one foot of driving penetration. Pile inspectors should consult the APE factory for permission to exceed these limits. Failure to do so will void the warranty. This standard specifi cation is accepted by the DFI (Deep Foundations Institute) and the PDCA...
  • Page 6 MODEL 100 BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION PAGE A. General I- 1 B. Vibration Gear Box I- 2 C. Vibration Suppressor I- 2 D. Wick Carrier I- 2 E. Mandrel Guide I- 2 F. Legs I- 2 G.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    MODEL 100 BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER TABLE OF CONTENTS HYDRAULIC CIRCUITRY PAGE A. Vibrator Drive V- 1 Hydraulic Schematic V- 2 B. Hydraulic Components List V- 3 GENERAL DATA A. Abbreviations VII- 1 B. Screws and Bolts VII- 1 C. Serial Number Locations VII- 2 VII.
  • Page 8 MODEL 100 BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER...
  • Page 9 Designed to insert wick drain by forcing a wick threaded mandrel into wet soil while vibrating through tough soil. The Model 100 Wick operates in a frequency range of 800 to 1700 vibrations per minute to provide maximum mandrel penetration rates in a wide variety of soils. Produces 23.7 tons (211 kN) of dynamic force and 27.8 tons (247 kN) of static driving force.
  • Page 10 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION B. VIBRATION GEAR BOX The vibration gear box contains two eccentric weights which rotate in a vertical plane to create vibration (Dynamic Force). The eccentric weights are driven by a hydraulic motor. C.
  • Page 11 1. Constant improvement and engineering progress make it necessary that we reserve the right to make specifi cation changes without notice. Always consult APE in your area for current or additional information you may require. 2. Model 100 Bottom Drive Wick Inserter Type.
  • Page 12 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER...
  • Page 13 Use the following safety precautions as a general guide to safe operations, when in doubt consult APE before proceeding with any operation that may produce an unsafe result. These safety guidelines do not constitute all possible safety issues that may occur during operation or maintenance.
  • Page 14 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION FOR OPERATION B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) 14. Insure that ground vibrations will not damage or collapse adjacent structures or excavations. 15. Remove all tools, parts and electrical cords before starting the unit. 16.
  • Page 15 The pins supplied for the adapter and lead system are the only pins to be used and installed with supplied fastening hardware. All rigging of either the inserter must be done in accordance with standard rigging guide lines set forth in ASTM standards; APE does not assume responsibility for incorrect rigging or procedures. II-3...
  • Page 16 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION FOR OPERATION D. CONNECTION OF HYDRAULIC HOSES BUCKET CIRCUIT OPEN DRAIN TO HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR BUCKET CIRCUIT CURL STICK CYLINDER EXTEND STICK CYLINDER RETRACT Fig. 2-1 II-4...
  • Page 17 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION FOR OPERATION D. CONNECTION OF HYDRAULIC HOSES (CONTINUED) 1. Connection of hoses inserter. a. The inserter gear box motor and crowd / extraction motors are connected to the excavator by fi ve hydraulic hoses (Fig. 1) on the previous page. The excavator must be shut down during connection of the hydraulic hoses.
  • Page 18 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER INSTRUCTIONS II-6...
  • Page 19 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER III. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FEROY SELECTOR VALVE Handle shown in the position to operate the vibration gear box drive motor. Fig. 3-1 III-1...
  • Page 20 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER III. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A. COMPLETION OF SET-UP AND MAINTENANCE 1. Complete all preparation as described in Section II. 2. Read Section IV - MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS and perform any required maintenance. B. FEROY SELECTOR VALVE 1.
  • Page 21 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER III. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS D. CHANGING FREQUENCY 1. In order to provide maximum fl exibility in achieving optimum mandrel penetration and extraction rates, the frequency of the vibration gear box is adjustable. This adjustment is made by the amount of hydraulic oil provided to the motor through the control valve handle.
  • Page 22 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER III-4...
  • Page 23 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS A. GENERAL Preventive maintenance includes normal servicing that will keep the wick inserter 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. Lubrication is an essential part of protective maintenance, controlling to a great extent the useful life of the unit.
  • Page 24 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS B. DAILY (CONTINUED) c. Visually check all hoses for signs of damage or cuts that might cause hose failure during operation. Be sure all connections are tight. d. Visually inspect all suppressor elastomers and elastomer bolts. e.
  • Page 25 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS E. LUBRICATION 1. Hydraulic System To maintain the maximum operating effi ciency in the precision parts of the hydraulic system, it is extremely important to eliminate factors which can cause breakdowns or unsatisfactory performance in the system.
  • Page 26 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER IV-4...
  • Page 27 WICK INSERTER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS E. LUBRICATION (CONTINUED) 3. The preferred lubricating oil for APE vibration gear boxes is “High Moly” oil (Schaeffer 268). a. The vibration gear box lubricant installed at the factory is SCHAEFFER 268 but the following gear lubes may be used when changing lubricants:...
  • Page 28 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER IV-6...

  • Page 29: Hydraulic Circuitry

    MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER HYDRAULIC CIRCUITRY A. VIBRATOR DRIVE With the diesel engine running and the feroy selector valve in the “RUN VIBRO” position as shown in Fig. 3-1, hydraulic oil from the CURL bucket circuit is to run the vibro motor. Pulling the joystick fully and holding it to CURL bucket position sends hydraulic oil to the VIBRATOR MOTOR (M3).
  • Page 30 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER V. HYDRAULIC CIRCUITRY HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC...

  • Page 31: Hydraulic Components List

    MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER HYDRAULIC CIRCUITRY B. HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS LIST Part Page Notation Description Number Number Free Wheel Valve VIII-13 Free Wheel Valve VIII-13 Counterbalance Valve 352117 VIII-13 Counterbalance Valve 352117 VIII-13 Drain Check Valve 352115 VIII-13 Gear Box Anti-Cav Check Valve 352107...
  • Page 32 MODEL 100 OPERATING BOTTOM DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WICK INSERTER...

  • Page 33: General Data

    MODEL 100 BOTTOM DRIVE PARTS LIST WICK INSERTER 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...

  • Page 34: Serial Number Locations

    MODEL 100 BOTTOM DRIVE PARTS LIST WICK INSERTER VII. GENERAL DATA C. SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS 1. The following units are serial numbered separately: a. Vibrator VI-2...

  • Page 35: Ordering Parts

    MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER VIII. ORDERING PARTS A. PROCEDURE 1. When ordering parts, be sure to include the model and serial number of the unit or component. Confi rm all telephone orders immediately to avoid duplicating shipment. 2.

  • Page 36: Fitting Description Key

    MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER VIII. ORDERING PARTS B. FITTING DESCRIPTION KEY VII-2...

  • Page 37: Fitting Style Selector Chart - Sc1

    MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER FITTING DESCRIPTION KEY (CONTINUED) FITTING STYLE SELECTOR CHART SC-1 FOR END FITTING STYLE SELECTION VII-3...

  • Page 38: Hose Description Code

    MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER VIII. ORDERING PARTS C. HOSE DESCRIPTION CODE The HOSE DESCRIPTION CODE is a 24 digit number enabling easier and quicker identifi cation whenever a hose replacement is desired. The key below explains the structure of the coded number in detail.

  • Page 39: Parts Identifi Cation

    MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER VIII. ORDERING PARTS D. PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1. Parts lists and drawings are included on the following pages for the equipment components shown below: a. BOTTOM DRIVE INSERTER 880352 b. GEAR BOX 352069 c.
  • Page 40 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER BOTTOM DRIVE INSERTER 880352 VII-6...
  • Page 41 880352 Part Item Number Qty. Description 352069 GEAR BOX ASM 352083 SUPPRESSOR ASM 352019 100 WICK MANIFOLD ASM 352039 ROLLER GUIDE ASM 352051 DRIVE SPROCKET ASM 352053 MANDREL GUIDE ASM 352055 WICK CARRIER 352021 FEROY SELCTOR VALVE 0.75 HI COLLAR LOCK WASHER 0.75-10UNC X 2.25 SHCS...
  • Page 42 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER GEAR BOX 352069 OF 3 REV: 352069 MATERIAL: SCALE:1:10 DWN. BY: DATE: DESCRIPTION VIEW FOUNDATION EQUIPMENT LLC MODEL: 100 WICK GEAR BOX ASM Scotto 4/4/2008 PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA VII-8...
  • Page 43 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER GEAR BOX 352069 Part Item Number Qty. Description 352041 GEAR BOX FRAME 181002 BEARING CARRIER 352075 DRIVE ECC GEAR ASM 352043 ECC GEAR ASM 181003 ECCENTRIC SHAFT 352045 DRIVE SHAFT 181004 ECCENTRIC BEARING COVER 352011 BEARING COVER MOTOR MOUNT 181001A...
  • Page 44 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER SUPPRESSOR 352083 OF 2 REV: 352083 MATERIAL: SCALE:1:10 DATE: DESCRIPTION VIEW AMERICAN PILE DRIVING EQUIPMENT, INC. MODEL: 100 WICK SUPPRESSOR ASM 4/21/2008 7032 SOUTH 196TH STREET - KENT, WA 98032 VII-10...
  • Page 45 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER SUPPRESSOR 352083 Part Item Number Qty. Description 352049 INNER SUPPRESSOR 321004A ELASTOMER 352047 OUTER SUPP HOUSING 0.75-10UNC X 2.25 SHCS 0.75-10UNC X 3.00 SHCS 0.75-10UNC STOVER NUT 100067 0.75-10UNC X 2.50 SHCS FITT FITT2P-16P 352123...
  • Page 46 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER MANIFOLD 1001608 VII-12...
  • Page 47 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER MANIFOLD 1001608 Part Item Number Qty. Description 352117 COUNTER BALANCE VALVE 1000813 RELIEF VALVE 1001808 CHECK VALVE 1001635 FREE WHEEL VALVE RIGHT HAND 110913 0.38-16UNC X 3.00 LG SHCS 1001634 FREE WHEEL VALVE LEFT HAND 1001636 MANIFOLD BLOCK 1001826...
  • Page 48 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER REV: ROLLER GUIDE 352039 MATERIAL: SCALE:1:4 ATE: DESCRIPTION VIEW FOUNDA MODEL: 100 WICK ROLLER GUIDE ASM 3/2008 PITTS VII-14...
  • Page 49 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER ROLLER GUIDE 352039 Part Item Number Qty. Description 352132 GUIDE ROLLER FRAME 352025 GUIDE ROLLER w/ BUSHING 352026 GUIDE ROLLER PIN 352028 KEEP PLATE 0.50 HI COLLAR LOCK WASHER 0.50-13UNC X 1.25 SHCS FITT GREASE FITTING 0.13 NPT 352123...
  • Page 50 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER 1005769 VII-16...
  • Page 51 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER 1005769 Part Item Number Qty. Description 352000 DRIVE SPROCKET 352003 DRIVE HUB 0.63-11UNC X 4.00 HHCS 0.63-11UNC STOVER NUT 0.63-18UNF X 3.00 LG SHCS 352123 INCLUDED IN FASTENER KIT VII-17...
  • Page 52 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE REV: WICK INSERTER MANDREL GUIDE 352053 MATERIAL: SCALE:1:4 DESCRIPTION VIEW FOUNDATION EQUIPM MODEL: 100 WICK MANDREL GUIDE ASM 2008 PITTSBURGH, PENNSY VII-18...
  • Page 53 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER MANDREL GUIDE 352053 Part Item Number Qty. Description 352014 MANDREL GUIDE SUPPORT PIN 352025 MANDREL GUIDE ROLLER 352007 END PLATE FITT GREASE FITTING 0.13 NPT 0.50 HI COLLAR LOCK WASHER 0.50-13UNC X 1.50 LG SHCS 352016 RETAINER RING 352015...
  • Page 54 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER WICK CARRIER 352055 VII-20...
  • Page 55 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER WICK CARRIER 352055 Part Item Number Qty. Description 352137 6 ROLL MOUNT FRAME 352063 WICK SUPPORT ROLLER 352134 6 ROLL WICK CARRIER 352059 SUPPORT FRAME 352061 SUPPORT FRAME BRACKET 352095 MOUNT FRAME TOP 352097 MOUNT FRAME ROLLER PIN 0.38 HI COLLAR LOCK WASHER...
  • Page 56 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER WICK GUIDE BRACKET 852085 MATERIAL: SCALE:1:8 DESCRIPTION VIEW FOUNDAT 00 WICK WICK GUIDE BRACKET PITTS VII-22...
  • Page 57 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER WICK GUIDE BRACKET 852085 Part Item Number Qty. Description 352087 WICK GUIDE ROLLER BRACKET 352089 WICK GUIDE ROLLER 352091 BUSHING 352111 WICK GUIDE PIN 0.38 HI COLLAR LOCK WASHER 0.38-16UNC X 0.75 LG SHCS 352123 INCLUDED IN FASTENER KIT VII-23...
  • Page 58 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER Parts List CHECK VALVE MANIFOLD 352103 STOCK NUMBER DESCRIPTION 325105 CHECK VALVE MANIFOLD 352107 CHECK VALVE MATERIAL: SCAL DATE: DESCRIPTION VIEW MODEL: CHECK VALVE MANIF ASM 5/19/2008 VII-24...
  • Page 59 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER CHECK VALVE MANIFOLD 352103 Part Item Number Qty. Description 325105 CHECK VALVE MANIFOLD 352107 CHECK VALVE VII-25...

  • Page 60: Miscellaneous Accessories

    Qty. Description 810011 5 GAL Vibration Case Lubricant 100298 1 GAL APE / J&M Yellow Paint 100299 1 GAL Primer 2. 100 Wick Hose Kit 352127 Qty. Description HOSE125R13J020J020L09600 HOSE050R02J008J008L07900 3. 100 Wick O-Ring Kit Qty. Description 100037 2-222 O-RING...

  • Page 61: Recommended Spare Parts

    MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER VIII. ORDERING PARTS F. RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS GEAR BOX 352069 Refer to page VIII-8 Qty. Description 123005 Sight Gage 352113 O-Ring (2-163) 110142 Motor Shaft Seal 122001A Hydraulic Motor 122015 Breather SUPPRESSOR 352083 Refer to page VIII-10 Qty.
  • Page 62 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER VII-28...

  • Page 63: Recommended Tightening Torque

    MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER 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.
  • Page 64 MODEL 100 PARTS LIST BOTTOM DRIVE WICK INSERTER VII-30...
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