Page 1 P 414 352 9000 F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Customer: Job Number: D Series | Hydraulic VRC Installation Manual Important: Read this entire manual. Important safety information is included. Before starting the installation,...
Page 2 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Description Section | Page 1. Contact Information 15705-0011 1 | 1 2. General Information 15710-0004 2 | 1 Introduction 2 | 1 General Overview 2 | 1 Code Requirements...
Page 3 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Description Section | Page 6. Equipment Arrival and Unpacking 15710-0006 6 | 1 Arrival 6 | 1 Inspection 6 | 1 Transportation Damage and Claims 6 | 1 Shipping Photograph Examples...
Page 4 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Description Section | Page 13. Bracing 15702-0013 13 | 1 Required Anchoring and Bracing Guidelines 13 | 1 Side-to-Side and Front-to-Back Bracing 13 | 2 Bracing Supplies 13 | 2...
Page 5 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Description Section | Page 16. Gate Installation 15709-0005 16 | 1 Identify Components 16 | 1 Sliding Gate 16 | 2 Assemble the Sliding Gate 16 | 2 Install the Gate Post Extensions...
Page 6 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Description Section | Page 16. Gate Installation (continued) Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate 16 | 14 Establish Placement 16 | 14 Prepare the Chains in the Gate Posts 16 | 15 Begin Horizontal Assembly...
Page 7 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Description Section | Page 16. Gate Installation (continued) Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate 16 | 29 Establish Placement 16 | 29 Prepare the Chains in the Gate Posts 16 | 30 Begin Horizontal Assembly...
Page 8 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Description Section | Page 17. Gate Cable Interlock 15709-0029 17 | 1 Important Safety Information 17 | 1 Purpose 17 | 2 General Description 17 | 4 Carriage Cam...
Page 9 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Description Section | Page 21. Hydraulic Installation and 15702-0010 21 | 1 Start-up Procedures Hydraulic Safety Precautions 21 | 1 General Hydraulic Information 21 | 2 General Hydraulic Precautions 21 | 2...
Page 10 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Table of Contents F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Customer Information Customer Name Job Number Options Description Document # Revision Bill of Material Sheets Document # TOC | 10...
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Page 13 Product Support Department e-mail: psd@pflow.com Sales e-mail: sales@pflow.com For a list of contact personnel visit the PFlow Industries, Inc. website at: http://www.pflow.com/contact-us/ Documentation PFlow Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make changes or improvements to the standard model line at any time. PFlow Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to subsequent editions of the manual without prior notice to holders of this edition.
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Page 15 VRCs general installation. The information and illustrations do not cover every possible contingency or circumstance regarding nonstandard options or site conditions. If there is a problem, call PFlow Industries, Inc. at (414) 352-9000, during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. central standard time, Monday through Friday.
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Page 17 7. Lost time and/or additional trips for missing or damaged components. 8. Expedited freight charges. The obligation for PFlow Industries, Inc. is limited to only the replacement or repair of defective components that received prior authorization. This is the owner’s sole remedy.
Page 18 NOTE Notify PFlow Industries, Inc. by phone, FAX, or e-mail during the next business day if an event occurs during our non-working hours. Issuance of an authorization number does not guarantee approval and/or payment.
Page 19 Instructions and warnings must be read and thoroughly understood by all operators and users. PFlow Industries, Inc. recommends that the owner conduct regular staff training including safety instructions on a regular basis to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the VRC.
Page 20 Keep clear of unsupported platforms. Stay out of the area under a raised platform. If a maintenance operation requires the carriage to remain in the raised position, refer to Bulletin 15709-0083 for additional information or contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for assistance.
Page 21 Climbing, sitting, walking, or riding on equipment while the equipment is in operation could result in death or serious injury. If this VRC needs to be modified in any way, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. for assistance. Do not make any unauthorized changes.
Page 22 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 Hydraulic Safety Precautions Wear personal protective equipment, such as gloves and safety glasses, whenever installing, servicing, or checking a hydraulic system.
Page 23 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 CAUTION During operation, the surfaces of some components may become hot. Avoid touching hot surfaces or wear protective gloves. Inform personnel about the location and operation of emergency stops and power disconnection points.
Page 24 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 Electrical Safety Precautions High Voltage! Employees servicing or maintaining VRCs may be exposed to death or serious personal injury if hazardous energy is not properly controlled.
Page 25 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 Electrical Safety Precautions High Voltage! To prevent serious injury, death, or property damage, all electrical connections and permanent wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with applicable local or national electrical codes.
Page 26 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209...
Page 27 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Entrance Below a F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Raised Carriage Deck Milwaukee, WI 53209 Safety First The most common reason to access the area below a raised carriage deck is to clean debris from the pit or hoistway.
Page 28 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Entrance Below a F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Raised Carriage Deck Milwaukee, WI 53209 Pit Access Access to the area beneath the raised carriage deck can be gained through manual use of a factory supplied option known as maintenance mode. Manual Call the carriage to the lower level.
Page 29 Although the wording and descriptions may sound familiar to the person who has read the manual, other terms and descriptions might not. It is recommended by PFlow Industries, Inc. that this glossary be reviewed before reading the remainder of this manual.
Page 30 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Chain Driven Live Roller A horizontal conveyor that is driven by separate loops of chain or a continuous (CDLR) chain. The chain contacts all roller sprockets, depending on the type and function of the horizontal conveyor.
Page 31 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Drive chain Drive chains on the F series mechanical VRC, through a series of a shaft and sprockets allow the carriage to be raised and lowered. Drift The action of a lift carriage slowly dropping, usually due to slight internal leaks in a hydraulic system or mechanical slippage of a motor brake.
Page 32 F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 General Arrangement The drawing produced by PFlow Industries, Inc. which shows the VRC (GA) drawing lift, gates, and enclosures. The drawing may show but does not specify building details. Guarded by location...
Page 33 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Landing A permanent-working surface at a fixed elevation used for loading or unloading the carriage. Lift chain A chain that lifts the carriage and load. Lift location light Illuminated push button that indicates at which level the carriage is located.
Page 34 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Pressure switch A sensor which detects hydraulic pressure. The sensor can be set to trip at a (hydraulic) predetermined pressure. When this pressure setting is reached, the pressure switch will activate, opening the control circuit and stopping the pump motor.
Page 35 A reciprocating power actuated lifting device (not designed to carry Conveyor (VRC) passengers or an operator) that receives loads on a carriage and transports these objects from one operating elevation to another. PFlow Industries, Inc. informational data sheet providing general information sheet on a specific VRC. Wheelblock assembly Sub-assembly fastened to the carriage upright that contains the guide roller elements and safety cam for the chain driven VRC lift.
Page 36 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Gate Types: Single swing gate This type of gate hinges on one side and latches on the other, may be either right or left-hand swing.
Page 37 P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 D Series Hydraulic Backframe header Guide column, Column Carriage stop jackscrew Backframe Assembly Hydraulic cylinder Carriage header Upper wheelblock Carriage upright...
Page 38 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Push-button (PB) station 12643-0002.SMG PFL-3084 Interlock Gate header Gate panel Bi-parting swing gate Gate post...
Page 39 PFlow Industries, Inc. is not responsible for damage due to shipping or receiving once the equipment has left the factory nor will PFlow Industries, Inc. file any claims for damage that may occur. Inspection Upon receipt, conduct an immediate inspection while the equipment is still on the truck or immediately after it is moved to the receiving area.
Page 40 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Equipment Arrival Section 6 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Unpacking Milwaukee, WI 53209 Shipping Photograph Examples 1. Carriage 2. Parts Crate 3. Drivebase 4. Gates, etc. 5. Bracing 6. Columns Parts Crate Parts Crate Contents...
Page 41 NOTE Notify PFlow Industries, Inc. by phone, FAX, or e-mail during the next business day if an event occurs during our non-working hours. Issuance of an authorization number does not guarantee approval and or payment.
Page 42 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Equipment Arrival Section 6 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Unpacking Milwaukee, WI 53209 Recommended Tools The following is a list of recommended tools necessary to expertly install the equipment to industry standards. This is only a guideline. Individual sites and applications may require additional items.
Page 43 Being aware of who is responsible for the listed activities will make sure the installation is a smooth process. PFlow Industries, Inc. recommends that an installer with knowledge and experience on how to rig and erect structural steel discuss not only these items but all other concerns directly with the people on the job site.
Page 44 These discrepancies must be addressed immediately with PFlow Industries, Inc. 4. Report any discrepancies to the PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. 5. Determine if additional bracing material is required.
Page 45 Department to determine if the intended use is possible. Inappropriate and/or modified use of the VRC can result in dangerous safety issues and/or damage. If this VRC needs to be modified in any way, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. for assistance. Do not make any unauthorized changes.
Page 46 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Job Site vs General Section 8 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Arrangement Drawing Milwaukee, WI 53209...
Page 47 Proper preparation of the job site before beginning the installation can mean Questions the difference between an installation that is smooth and an installation that is difficult. PFlow Industries, Inc. has prepared a list of site specific questions to investigate: 1. Is 3-phase power available for the installation work? 2.
Page 48 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Frequently Asked Section 9 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Questions Milwaukee, WI 53209...
Page 49 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Sequence of Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Installation Milwaukee, WI 53209 Sequence Of The next few pages are only a representation of the sequence of installation Installation for an open mezzanine application. Refer to the detailed instructions for each sequence included in the installation manual.
Page 50 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Sequence of Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Installation Milwaukee, WI 53209...
Page 51 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Sequence of Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Installation Milwaukee, WI 53209 Attach Signage Electrical Wiring Install Enclosures Connect Hose to Connect Hose Start-Up Hydraulic Pump to Cylinder Complete the Checklist Questionnaire Question #1...
Page 52 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Sequence of Section 10 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Installation Milwaukee, WI 53209...
Page 53 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Placement Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Before You Begin Read this entire manual. Before starting the installation, verify the job site dimensions and the dimensions of the delivered materials against the PFlow Industries, Inc.
Page 54 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Placement Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Mark Alignment 5. Drop two plumb lines from the uppermost (continued) level roughly 2' (1219mm) on each side of the center line. The plumb line must be 1" (25mm) beyond the furthest protrusion.
Page 55 Read this entire manual. Before starting the installation, verify the job site dimensions and the dimensions of the delivered materials against the PFlow Industries, Inc. General Arrangement (GA) drawing. If the site conditions or the delivered materials do not match the GA drawing, please consult the PFlow Industries, Inc.
Page 56 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Backframe Setup Section 12 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Spliced Backframe This VRC may have a spliced backframe. Series D Guidelines These instructions are for standard backframes. For other types of backframes, see job specific drawings at the end of the installation manual.
Page 57 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Backframe Setup Section 12 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Align the Spliced Proper alignment is critical to the Series D Backframe installation and operation of the VRC. The backframe is to be aligned from two directions and will need two (2) strings.
Page 58 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Backframe Setup Section 12 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Tack Weld the Welding must be completed according to the standards and guidelines of the Spliced Backframe latest edition of AWS D1.1. Weld filler material must be a minimum of E60xx.
Page 59 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Backframe Setup Section 12 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Insert the 1. Remove the four (4) hex head screws from Wheelblocks each wheelblock. See Figure 12-9. 2. With the wheel facing toward the backframe column and the guide roller facing down, insert the upper wheelblock.
Page 60 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Backframe Setup Section 12 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Attach the 1. Bolt the upper wheelblock to the carriage Wheelblocks upright using the four (4) hex head bolts and lock washers previously removed.
Page 61 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Backframe Setup Section 12 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Review the Proper alignment is critical to the Series D Backframe Columns installation and operation of the VRC. for Plumb The backframe is to be aligned from two directions and will need two (2) strings.
Page 62 7. If the columns are plumb, lag the backframe base plates to the floor according to local or state codes especially in seismic zones. PFlow Industries, Inc. recommends 3/8" x 4" (9,5mm x 102mm) long wedge style anchors. 8. Fully field weld the backframe braces to the face of the upper floor or mezzanine.
Page 63 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Backframe Setup Section 12 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Install the For proper installation, from the back of the Hydraulic Cylinder VRC, the supply port plug is on the right side. 1.
Page 64 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Backframe Setup Section 12 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...
Page 65 Illustrations in this section are to be used for reference only. Job Guidelines site conditions may require a different alternative to those PFlow Industries suggests in this document. A job specific bracing drawing may be provided. Verify drawing details prior to beginning any field bracing work. Before any final field welding is done, verify that the VRC columns and carriage are aligned correctly.
Page 66 (2) mounting plates NOTICE PFlow Industries, Inc. does not supply anchor bolts nor guarantee that the above material is sufficient for the application. It is the installer’s responsibility to verify the information included in the shipping packet prior to commencing work.
Page 67 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Bracing Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Anchoring Guidelines 12944-0009.SMG 12944-0009.SMG PFL-1235 PFL-1231 Using a tie plate Figure 13-3 Welding to a curb angle Figure 13-4 12944-0009.SMG 12944-0009.SMG PFL-1240 PFL-1238...
Page 68 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Bracing Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Bracing Guidelines The following guidelines illustrate acceptable methods of attaching bracing to a building. Falling column hazard! To avoid serious personal injury or death, do not lift the carriage or load the VRC until the VRC bracing is adequately sized and welded.
Page 69 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Bracing Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Bracing Guidelines 16551-0000-S.SMG PFL-171102-1 Facing a Mezzanine Figure 13-12...
Page 70 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Bracing Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Bracing Guidelines 9678-0036-S.SMG PFL-171102-2 Through a Cutout or Oversized Hole Figure 13-13...
Page 71 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Bracing Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Bracing Guidelines 10630-0000.SMG PFL-180315-1 10630-0000.SMG PFL-180315-2 Through a Floor Figure 13-14...
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Page 73 Read this entire manual. Before starting the installation, verify the job site dimensions and the dimensions of the delivered materials against the PFlow Industries, Inc. General Arrangement (GA) drawing. Review and verify the enclosure positions and attachment fit-up to the gate post enclosure angle. If the site conditions do not match the GA drawing, please consult the PFlow Industries, Inc.
Page 74 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Sliding Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the Sliding Gate 1. Hole or Cutout for Interlock on Corner Post Closing End 2. Guide Blocks 3.
Page 75 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Sliding Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the 10. Locate and mark the center of the Sliding Gate gate panel on the gate panel with a (continued) pencil.
Page 76 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Sliding Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Falling gate hazard! Be sure to properly support, tie off, or temporarily brace the gate posts, gate panels, and gate assembly during installation. Do not depend on the gate post feet to support the gate posts while the gate is being positioned or assembled.
Page 77 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Sliding Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock and interlock Interlock keeper assembly. See Figure 16-9. Refer to the interlock installation section in the installation manual.
Page 78 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Bi-Parting Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the Bi-Parting Swing Gate 1. Lay the two (2) gate posts on the floor Bi-Parting Swing Gate Layout Figure 16-11 parallel to each other.
Page 79 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Bi-Parting Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the 5. Locate and mark the center of the gate Bi-Parting Swing assembly on the gate assembly with a Gate (continued) pencil (where the gate panels meet in the center.) See Figure 16-13.
Page 80 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Bi-Parting Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Falling gate hazard! Be sure to properly support, tie off, or temporarily brace the gate posts, gate panels, and gate assembly during installation. Do not depend on the gate post feet to support the gate posts while the gate is being positioned or assembled.
Page 81 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Bi-Parting Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock and interlock Interlock keeper assembly. See Figure 16-18. Refer to the interlock installation section in the installation manual.
Page 82 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the Swing Gate 1. Lay the gate posts on the floor parallel to Swing Gate Layout Figure 16-20 each other.
Page 83 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the Swing 4. Bolt the gate post to the gate panel Gate (continued) hinge bar. See Figure 16-22. 5.
Page 84 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Falling gate hazard! Be sure to properly support, tie off, or temporarily brace the gate posts, gate panels, and gate assembly during installation. Do not depend on the gate post feet to support the gate posts while the gate is being positioned or assembled.
Page 85 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock and interlock Interlock keeper assembly. See Figure 16-28. Refer to the interlock installation section in the installation manual.
Page 86 See Figure 16-30. Maximum 6" (152mm) 5. Reference the PFlow Industries, Inc. General Arrangement (GA) drawing to 1. Parallel Chalk Line 15690-0000-S.SMG 2. Center of Gate Panel Opening PFL-1084 determine the overall gate width.
Page 87 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Prepare the Chains For shipping purposes, the single vertical in the Gate Posts acting gate panel counterweight is secured with a shipping screw located toward the bottom of the gate post assembly.
Page 88 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly 16515-0000-S.SMG PFL-16515-03 1. Panel weldment 2. Gate header assembly 3. Gate post assembly, right hand 4.
Page 89 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly Entanglement hazard! Remove gloves, secure long hair, wear snug- fitting clothing, and avoid wearing jewelry while working with chains. Crush hazard! Keep hands outside and above the chain.
Page 90 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly Assemble the 1. Place the gate panel face up between the Gate Panel guide tracks on the gate posts.
Page 91 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly Raise and Secure 1. Place a strap around the gate posts to the Gate secure and maintain the assembly in place.
Page 92 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly Plumb and Square 1. Plumb and square the gate posts using a the Gate plumb bob or a level that is 4' (1219mm) or longer.
Page 93 If the gate continues to rise, add steel bar stock to the inside bottom center of the gate panel frame. If the gate drops, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for instructions. 11. Verify that the counterweight is not hitting the post base plate.
Page 94 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock. Refer to Panel Interlock the interlock installation section in the installation manual.
Page 95 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Establish Placement Make sure the placement of the gate has been established. Follow instructions beginning in Section 16, page 14.
Page 96 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (VA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Entanglement hazard! Remove gloves, secure long hair, wear snug- fitting clothing, and avoid wearing jewelry while working with chains. Crush hazard! Keep hands outside and above the chain.
Page 97 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (VA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Install the Chains 4. Thread the chain over the sprockets on (continued) the header.
Page 98 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Attach the Gate 1. Use an appropriate lifting device to Panel to the carefully slide the gate panel up towards Gate Chains the gate header.
Page 99 If the gate continues to rise, add steel bar stock to the inside bottom center of the gate panel frame. If the gate drops, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for instructions. 11. Verify that the counterweight is not hitting the post base plate.
Page 100 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock. Refer to Interlock the interlock installation section in the installation manual.
Page 101 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Establish NOTE It is often possible to assemble the gate on the Placement ground.
Page 102 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Prepare the Chains For shipping purposes, the single vertical in the Gate Posts acting gate panel counterweight is secured with a shipping screw located toward the...
Page 103 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Outside Bottom of Gate 16450-1000 PFL-180216-6 Top of Gate 1.
Page 104 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Entanglement hazard! Remove gloves, secure long hair, wear snug- fitting clothing, and avoid wearing jewelry while working with chains.
Page 105 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Assemble the 1. Place the gate panel face up between the Gate Panel guide tracks on the gate posts.
Page 106 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Raise and Secure the Gate Falling gate hazard! Do not lift the VA gate assembly by the header shaft or by a single strap at the center of the header.
Page 107 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Plumb and Square 1. Plumb and square the gate posts using a the Gate plumb bob or a level that is 4' (1219mm) or longer.
Page 108 If the gate continues to rise, add steel bar stock to the inside bottom center of the gate panel frame. If the gate drops, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for instructions. 5. Verify that the counterweight is not hitting the post base plate.
Page 109 Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly NOTE The drop cord is supplied by PFlow Industries, Inc. The wires from the junction box on the carriage to the switch on the gate post is not supplied by PFlow Industries, Inc.
Page 110 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly Establish Placement Make sure the placement of the gate has been established.
Page 111 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly Entanglement hazard! Remove gloves, secure long hair, wear snug- fitting clothing, and avoid wearing jewelry while working with chains.
Page 112 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly Install the Chains 4. Thread the chain over the sprockets on (continued) the header.
Page 113 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly Assemble the 1. Place the gate panel face up between the Gate Panel guide tracks on the gate posts.
Page 114 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly Plumb and Square 1. Plumb and square the gate posts using a the Gate plumb bob or a level that is 4' (1219mm) or longer.
Page 115 If the gate continues to rise, add steel bar stock to the inside bottom center of the gate panel frame. If the gate drops, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for instructions. 5. Verify that the counterweight is not hitting the post base plate.
Page 116 Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly NOTE The drop cord is supplied by PFlow Industries, Inc. The wires from the junction box on the carriage to the switch on the gate post is not supplied by PFlow Industries, Inc.
Page 117 Read this entire manual. Before starting the installation, verify the job site dimensions and the dimensions of the delivered materials against the PFlow Industries, Inc. General Arrangement (GA) drawing. If the site conditions or the delivered materials do not match the GA drawing, please consult the PFlow Industries, Inc.
Page 118 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 The Purpose of the The electromechanical interlock is a safety device used to mechanically Gate Cable Interlock prevent the gate from opening. When the carriage is at that level and the gate is open, the VRC should not operate.
Page 119 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 1. Carriage Mounted Cam 2. Column Mounted Roller Arm 1. Control Cable A 3. Control Cable 2. GAL Device 4.
Page 120 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 General Descriptions The cable interlock consists of four (4) main items: Carriage Cam Column Mounted Roller Assembly Control Cable Gate Cable Interlock Assembly Carriage Cam The carriage cam is mounted on the...
Page 121 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Peelle Terms 1. Control Cable 2. Locking Arm 3. T-nut, Peelle Interlock 16520-1000.SMG 4. Contact Arm PFL-181025-1 5. Flat, Interlock Actuator 6.
Page 122 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Control cables are designed to be non-repairable. If the control cable is damaged or worn out, the interlock may not operate properly. These issues could prevent the interlock from engaging and allow the gate panel to stay open while the VRC is moving from one level to another.
Page 123 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Straddle Placement 1. Channel, Unistrut 2. Cam 3. Nut, Unistrut, 3/8-16 4. Screw, HHC, 3/8-16 5. Washer, Flat, STD 3/8 6.
Page 124 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Adjust the The tension on the extension spring Interlock Assembly should be adjusted by positioning the cable on the angle bracket. The activation of the interlock is also adjusted by the position on the set collar.
Page 125 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Position the 1. The position of the roller on Roller Arm on the the cam is very important. The VRC Column roller must roll freely on the cam incline.
Page 126 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Position the Roller Arm on the VRC Column (continued) Pivot Arm and Angle Mounted in Opposite 10168-1106-S.SMG Configuration PFL-2242 10168-1106-S.SMG PFL-2243...
Page 127 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Wire the See the job specific wiring schematic Electrical Switches for proper wiring instructions. A gate status switch is supplied when the contacts are not being used.
Page 128 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...
Page 129 The enclosure panels are steel with 1-1/2" (38mm) angle frame and 16 gauge flattened expanded metal designed to reject a ball 2" (51mm) in diameter. The PFlow Industries, Inc. GA drawing provides a “Plan View” for each level. Proper placement and appropriate size for layout and installation purposes is shown.
Page 130 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Enclosure Panels Section 18 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Identify Components Enclosure panels have color coded tags. Each tag is a different color. Level Tag Color 1st (bottom) Green Yellow Blue...
Page 131 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Enclosure Panels Section 18 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 16336-0400.SMG 16336-0400.SMG PFL-170822-1 PFL-170822-2 Corner Angle Figure 18-6 Filler Panel Figure 18-7 16342-0400.SMG 16947-0400.SMG PFL-170905-2 PFL-170905-1 Unistrut Attachment Figure 18-8 Wall Attachment Figure 18-9 NOTICE Enclosures must be braced to the Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) or building...
Page 132 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Enclosure Panels Section 18 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...
Page 133 PFlow Industries, Inc. supplies the appropriate signage in a manilla envelope in the parts crate with the original shipment. Contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for signage if another language is needed.
Page 134 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Signage Locations Section 19 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 19 | 2 15709-0035 | Rev C | 2018-04-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
Page 135 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Landing Platform Section 20 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. or Ramp Milwaukee, WI 53209 Before You Begin Read this entire manual. Install the Gate Gate post extensions may be required to Post Extensions gain additional gate post height and provide clearance between the bottom of the gate...
Page 136 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Landing Platform Section 20 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. or Ramp Milwaukee, WI 53209...
Page 137 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Hydraulic Installation Section 21 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Start-up Procedures Milwaukee, WI 53209 Before You Begin Read this entire manual. Hydraulic Safety Precautions Wear personal protective equipment, such as Nitrile gloves and safety glasses, whenever installing, servicing, or checking a hydraulic system.
Page 138 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Hydraulic Installation Section 21 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Start-up Procedures Milwaukee, WI 53209 General Hydraulic is the normal accumulation of fluid that passes the seals in the Weepage Information course of operation.
Page 139 Install the hydraulic pump and motor Drawing for on a level, static, and solid foundation Placement at the recommended floor level listed on the PFlow Industries, Inc. General Arrangement (GA) drawing. Placement Install the hydraulic pump and motor in a Considerations location that is easily accessible.
Page 140 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Hydraulic Installation Section 21 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Start-up Procedures Milwaukee, WI 53209 Clean the NOTE Leave the shipping protection (caps and plugs) Fittings and installed in the hose fitting ends until the hoses Hoses are ready to be connected.
Page 141 10. Attach the hose to the elbow. 11. Tighten the hose, then torque to 30 lb-ft. NOTE If an additional hose(s) was received, an adapter is supplied by PFlow Industries, Inc. to couple the hoses together. Thread Sizes – ¾-16 Straight Thread O-ring (into...
Page 142 Adjustments to those factory settings should not be necessary. See Figure 15-5 for easy identification. Before making any adjustments, contact the PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for help. Install the 1. Unscrew and remove the small plastic Breather Cap insert in the fill port.
Page 143 Confirm Motor Rotation Figure 15-6 is correct after any wiring change has been made. If nothing happens when the Send to 2 button is pushed, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for troubleshooting assistance. 3. Replace the fan cover.
Page 144 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Hydraulic Installation Section 21 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Start-up Procedures Milwaukee, WI 53209 Push the Send to 2 button on the push-button station. Make sure that the pump motor shuts off when the carriage deck reaches the second floor level. Shuts Off NOTICE If the pump motor does not stop, do not leave the VRC unattended.
Page 145 NOTE If the carriage stops but the gate door will not open, call PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department for troubleshooting assistance. 2. While the carriage is at the second level, attempt to open the first floor level gate door.
Page 146 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Hydraulic Installation Section 21 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Start-up Procedures Milwaukee, WI 53209...
Page 147 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Overload Sensor Milwaukee, WI 53209 Before You Begin Read this entire manual. The PFlow Industries, Inc. D series Vertical The Purpose of the Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) is equipped Motor Overload with a Motor Overload Sensor (MOL). The MOL...
Page 148 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Adjust Motor Section 22 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Overload Sensor Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 22 | 2 D and 21 Series | 15702-0022 | Rev - | 2018-05-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
Page 149 The customer received instructions regarding procedures in the event of a problem or safety related issues. Identify any unsafe condition. Document and report the condition immediately to the customer and then PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. Do not allow the lift to operate when unsafe conditions arise. Additional Notes or Follow-up Requirements...
Page 150 The customer received instructions regarding procedures in the event of a problem or safety related issues. Identify any unsafe condition. Document and report the condition immediately to the customer and then PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. Do not allow the lift to operate when unsafe conditions arise. Additional Notes or Follow-up Requirements...
Page 151 Milwaukee, WI 53209 Thank You PFlow Industries, Inc. would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve you. Your business is appreciated. Please help us to ensure that your expectations are met by taking a few minutes to tell us about the equipment and service that you have received.
Page 152 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Installation Section 24 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Questionnaire Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 24 | 2 15708-1500 | Rev F | 2018-04-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com...
Page 153 Accepted by: Acceptance Date: Name/Phone: PFlow Rep Present: Title: Name: Company: Company: Please return a copy of this form to the PFlow Industries, Inc. Product Support Department. 15710-0017-VRC | Rev D | 2018-04-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 25 | 1...
Page 154 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Acceptance Section 25 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Certification - VRC Milwaukee, WI 53209 15710-0017-VRC | Rev D | 2018-04-01 | e-mail psd@pflow.com Section 25 | 2...

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