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- Page 1 150, 350, 450, 850, 1050 Safety and operating instructions Hydraulic compactor © Construction Tools PC AB | 3390 5211 01 | 2020-09-18 Original Instructions...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction .......................... 6 About these Safety and Operating Instructions.................... 6 2 Safety instructions........................ 7 Signal words................................ 7 Qualification ................................ 8 Intended use ................................ 8 Use other than intended ............................. 8 Protective equipment............................ 8 Carrier, precautions ............................ 9 Transport, precautions ............................ 9 Hydraulic installation, precautions ........................ 9 Media/consumables, precautions........................ 10 2.10 Explosion and fire, precautions........................ 10 2.11 Electrical shock, precautions .......................... 11... - Page 4 Contents Attaching the hydraulic attachment to the carrier .................. 20 5.5.1 Mechanical mounting aspects ......................... 20 5.5.2 First installation.............................. 21 5.5.3 Install separate leakage oil line ........................ 21 5.5.4 Making the hydraulic connections ........................ 22 Removing the hydraulic attachment from the carrier.................. 24 5.6.1 Dismantling the hydraulic connections ......................
- Page 5 Contents Oil escapes from parts of the hydraulic attachment installation (connecting fittings, hoses etc.) .. 40 Oil escapes from the hydraulic attachment.................... 40 Operating temperature too high ........................ 41 The hydraulic compactor cannot be rotated .................... 41 8.10 Hydraulic compactor rotates by itself...................... 41 9 Repair ............................ 42 Sending in the hydraulic attachment for repairs ................... 42 Replacing worn rubber isolators ........................ 43 Replacing rotor and/or O-rings of covers....................... 44...
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Page 6: Introduction
1.1 About these Safety and 1 Introduction Operating Instructions Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, in- frastructure and natural resources industries. With cut- The aim of these Instructions is to familiarise you with ting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces in-... -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Safety and operating instructions 2.1 Signal words 2 Safety instructions The signal words Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert are used as follows in these Safety and operating in- you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey structions: all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. -
Page 8: Qualification
Safety and operating instructions 2.2 Qualification 2.3 Intended use Transporting the hydraulic attachment is only permitted Only attach the hydraulic compactor to a hydraulic car- if carried out by people who: rier of a suitable load-bearing capacity. Read the carrier manufacturer's Safety and Operating Instructions before •... -
Page 9: Carrier, Precautions
Safety and operating instructions 2.6 Carrier, precautions 2.8 Hydraulic installation, precautions WARNING Falling carrier If the load-bearing capacity of the carrier used is insuffi- WARNING Hydraulic pressure too high cient, the carrier will not be stable. It can topple over and If the hydraulic pressure is too high, the parts of the hy- cause injuries and damage. -
Page 10: Media/Consumables, Precautions
Safety and operating instructions 2.9 Media/consumables, 2.10 Explosion and fire, precautions precautions WARNING Hot hydraulic oil under high pressure DANGER Explosion and fire Hydraulic oil will squirt out under high pressure if there is Explosions cause serious injury or death. If the hydraulic a leakage. -
Page 11: Electrical Shock, Precautions
Never carry out any changes to the hydraulic attach- ment or the adapter plate. u Only use original parts or accessories approved by Epiroc. u Modifications that entail new hazards may require a new procedure for assessing conformity. © Construction Tools PC AB | 3390 5211 01 | 2020-09-18... -
Page 12: Environmental Pollution, Precautions
Safety and operating instructions 2.16 Environmental pollution, precautions NOTICE Environmental pollution due to hydraulic oil Hydraulic oil is permanently environmentally harmful. Es- caped hydraulic oil will lead to groundwater and soil con- tamination. Organisms may die. u Collect any hydraulic oil which escapes to avoid envi- ronmental pollution. -
Page 13: Overview
Safety and operating instructions 3.2 Function 3 Overview The hydraulic compactor compacts hard core (granulate material), clay soil and organic soils. The impact force is 3.1 Equipment description transferred to the ground by means of the tamper plate working at a high frequency. Any enclosed water and air The illustration gives an overview of the main parts and are pressed out to compact the ground. -
Page 14: Data Plate
The EAC symbol means that the machine is EAC n Check that the delivery is complete. approved. n Check the delivery for visual damage. n If any defects are found, consult the Epiroc Customer 3.4 Applications Center / dealer in your area. • Hollow, soil and slope compression •... -
Page 15: Transport
Safety and operating instructions n Engage the star profile key in the hexagonal socket 4 Transport screw. WARNING Hoist tipping over / hydraulic attach- n Screw in the two adjustable eyebolts by hand diago- ment falling nally to the connecting plate of the outer housing. The hydraulic attachment is heavy. -
Page 16: Transport Using A Forklift Truck
Safety and operating instructions 4.2 Transport using a forklift 4.3 Transport using a truck truck WARNING Hydraulic attachment tipping over / slipping WARNING Hydraulic attachment tipping over The hydraulic attachment slipping or tipping over and The hydraulic attachment tipping off the fork of the forklift falling from the loading area of a lorry may cause serious truck or the pallet may cause serious injury. -
Page 17: Installation
Dispose of it in accordance with the applicable envi- Our hydraulic attachments are basically designed for use ronmental regulations. with mineral oils. Consult the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your area before using other hydraulic oils ap- 5.1 Media/consumables proved by the carrier manufacturer. - Page 18 Check the delivery for visual damage. n Put a pair of lock washers on every screw from below n If any defects are found, consult the Epiroc Customer and screw the nuts onto the screws. Center / dealer in your area.
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Page 19: Manufacturing The Adapter Plate
Safety and operating instructions 5.4 Installing the adapter plate NOTICE The adapter plate can come loose The adapter plate can come loose if the fastening screws are not designed for local high loads. u Only use the Allen screws of strength category 8.8 and the pairs of lock washers included in the delivery to attach the adapter plate or the base plate. -
Page 20: Attaching The Hydraulic Attachment To The Carrier
Safety and operating instructions Type Spanner size Tightening torque Type Spanner size Tightening torque HC 350 17 mm (0.67 in.) 410 Nm (302 ft lbs) HC 350 14 mm (0.55 in.) 219 Nm (162 ft lbs) HC 450 17 mm (0.67 in.) 410 Nm (302 ft lbs) HC 450 14 mm (0.55 in.) 219 Nm (162 ft lbs) HC 850 17 mm (0.67 in.) 410 Nm (302 ft lbs) HC 850 14 mm (0.55 in.) 219 Nm (162 ft lbs) -
Page 21: First Installation
The adapter plate must not be stopped by the mechani- u Never use your fingers to check bores or fitting sur- cal stops in either position. Consult the Epiroc Customer faces. Center / Dealer in your area if the adapter plate is stopped by a mechanical stop. -
Page 22: Making The Hydraulic Connections
Safety and operating instructions NOTICE Damage due to incorrect installed hydraulic NOTICE Faulty hydraulic installation hoses The carrier must have a suitable hydraulic installation to Incorrectly installed hydraulic hoses can result in severe operate the hydraulic attachment. Improperly installed damage to property and the environment. The maximum lines and incorrectly rated sizes may cause the oil to pressure of the leakage oil line is 10 bar. - Page 23 Safety and operating instructions n Let the hydraulic oil run through the carrier oil filter for n Connect the tank hose to connection »T« of the rotat- approx. three minutes to make sure that the hoses ing mechanism motor, making sure it is torsion-free. are clean.
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Page 24: Removing The Hydraulic Attachment From The Carrier
Safety and operating instructions 5.6 Removing the hydraulic WARNING Injury by impacts A sudden movement of the carrier may cause your as- attachment from the carrier sistant to be hit and injured by the boom or the hydraulic n Place the hydraulic attachment on timber support attachment. -
Page 25: Operation
Safety and operating instructions 6.1 Preparations before starting 6 Operation WARNING Falling carrier WARNING Hot hydraulic oil squirting out A carrier falling or tipping over due to the surface not be- The hydraulic system is under high pressure. If hydraulic ing level may cause serious injury and material damage. -
Page 26: Switching The Hydraulic Attachment On And Off
Only use the hydraulic attachment again after having about electric/hydraulic commands, consult the carrier repaired all leaks and functional defects. manufacturer and/or the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your area. n Switch the hydraulic attachment on and off, as de- scribed in the carrier's operating instructions. -
Page 27: Correct Operation
Safety and operating instructions 6.4.2 Driving something into the ground 6.4 Correct operation 6.4.1 Compacting Water and air are pressed out of the material to be com- pacted during the compaction action. The degree to which a material can be compacted mainly depends on the following characteristics: •... -
Page 28: High Ambient Temperature
Safety and operating instructions 6.4.3 High ambient temperature 6.5 Prohibited operation n Only use hydraulic oils of sufficient viscosity. In summer and in tropical climates, the minimum re- 6.5.1 Unsafe base quirement is a hydraulic oil of type HLP 68. WARNING Danger of tipping The carrier can topple over and cause injuries and dam- 6.4.4 Low ambient temperature age. -
Page 29: Lifting/Transporting
Safety and operating instructions 6.5.3 Lifting/Transporting 6.5.5 Cylinder end positions n Never use the hydraulic attachment to lift or transport n Reposition the carrier to avoid working with the cylin- loads. der in its end positions. The hydraulic attachment was not constructed to lift Avoid operating the hydraulic attachment when the or transport loads. -
Page 30: Use Under Water
Safety and operating instructions 6.5.6 Use under water n Never use the hydraulic attachment under water. This would seriously damage the hydraulic attach- ment and may damage the whole hydraulic installa- tion. © Construction Tools PC AB | 3390 5211 01 | 2020-09-18 Original Instructions... -
Page 31: Maintenance
Safety and operating instructions 7 Maintenance WARNING Unexpected movement Sudden movements of the carrier may cause serious in- The maintenance activities are carried out by the carrier jury. driver. u Secure the carrier such that it cannot move unex- pectedly. WARNING Hot hydraulic oil squirting out u Observe the carrier manufacturer’s instructions. -
Page 32: Maintenance Schedule
Safety and operating instructions 7.1 Maintenance schedule daily Check the hydraulic lines for leaks Check that the pipe clamps on the carrier are tight Tighten the screw connection to the adapter plate Check the connection to the carrier (bolts, lock pins) Check the rubber isolators for cracks during and after the first 50 oper- Tighten the screw connections every day... -
Page 33: Depressurising The Hydraulic System
Safety and operating instructions 7.2 Depressurising the hydraulic 7.3 Cleaning system n Clean the hydraulic compactor if dirt adhering to the tool impedes visual checks of the parts (hoses, rub- Even when you have switched off the carrier, a consider- ber isolators etc.). -
Page 34: Checking The Adapter Plate And The Outer And Rotor Housings For Cracks And/Or Wear
Have rework activities or repairs carried out in time to the torque required (see Chapter Bolted connec- avoid major damage. tions / Tightening torques). n Consult the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your area. 7.8 Checking the adapter plate bolts for wear 7.5 Checking the rubber isolators... -
Page 35: Changing The Oil In The Permanentlube System
Safety and operating instructions 7.10 Changing the oil in the Type Quantity PermanentLube system HC 850 3.7 l (0.98 gal) HC 1050 3.7 l (0.98 gal) The oil in the PermanentLube system must be changed once a year. n Fit both oil level indicating plug (C) and air breather n Place timber support blocks on an oil pan. -
Page 36: Bolt Connections / Tightening Torques Hc 150 - Hc 450
Safety and operating instructions 7.11 Bolt connections / Tightening torques HC 150 - HC 450 The bolt connections of hydraulic compactors are subjected to very high loads. Tighten any loose connections without exceeding the recommended tightening torques. Connection point HC 150 HC 350 HC 450 Rotating mechanism Allen key / 14 mm (0.55 in.) -
Page 37: Bolt Connections / Tightening Torques Hc 850 - Hc 1050
Safety and operating instructions 7.12 Bolt connections / Tightening torques HC 850 - HC 1050 The bolt connections of hydraulic compactors are subjected to very high loads. Tighten any loose connections without exceeding the recommended tightening torques. Connection point HC 850 HC 1050 Rotating mechanism Allen key / 14 mm (0.55 in.) Allen key / 17 mm (0.67 in.) - Page 38 Safety and operating instructions R2 L © Construction Tools PC AB | 3390 5211 01 | 2020-09-18 Original Instructions...
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Page 39: Troubleshooting
Operating pressure too low Check the carrier engine speed, the pump delivery and Carrier driver or the pressure relief valve; check the operating pressure Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your area 8.2 Tamper plate frequency too low Cause... -
Page 40: Insufficient Impact Force
8.3 Insufficient impact force Cause Remedy The pump of the hydraulic instal- Check the pump characteristic with a measuring device Checking: Epiroc lation does not deliver sufficient and compare it to the original details; renew the pump if Customer Center / required... -
Page 41: Operating Temperature Too High
Drive the pump out of the pressure relief valve your area Pressure relief valve defective or Fit new type-tested pressure relief cartridges or a more Workshop or Epiroc valve with poor characteristics precise pressure-limiting valve Customer Center / Dealer in your area 8.9 The hydraulic compactor cannot be rotated... -
Page 42: Repair
NOTICE Environmental damage due to hydraulic oil 9 Repair Hydraulic oil is environmentally harmful and must not n For technical support contact the Epiroc Customer penetrate the ground or enter the water table or water Center / Dealer in your area. -
Page 43: Replacing Worn Rubber Isolators
Safety and operating instructions n Reconnect the hydraulic hoses between the motor 9.2 Replacing worn rubber and the valve block to the hydraulic motor. isolators HC 350, HC 450, HC 850, HC 1050 HC 150 n Disconnect the hydraulic hoses between the motor n Disconnect the hydraulic hoses between the motor and the valve block from the hydraulic motor. -
Page 44: Replacing Rotor And/Or O-Rings Of Covers
Safety and operating instructions n Tighten the nuts with the right tightening torques (see NOTICE Part falling chapter Screw connections / Tightening torques). The rotor is not secured to the bearing cover. When pulled out of the unit, it may slip out of the bearing and n Fit the compaction plate pads. -
Page 45: Replacing The Bearing
Safety and operating instructions n Install the covers. n Deposit the new tamper plate on the timber support blocks. n Fit a new lock washer onto every screw. n Secure the new tamper plate with the new screws n Tighten the screws with the right tightening torques and washers enclosed with the new tamper plate. -
Page 46: Storage
Safety and operating instructions 10 Storage 10.1 Hydraulic compactor WARNING Falling hydraulic compactor The hydraulic compactor is heavy. If it topples over where it is stored, it may cause injury. u Store the hydraulic compactor on level ground so that it cannot fall. The following procedure applies to storage: n Remove the hydraulic compactor from the carrier (see chapter Removing the hydraulic attachment... -
Page 47: Disposal
Safety and operating instructions 11 Disposal NOTICE Environmental damage due to consumables Hydraulic oil and cutter grease are environmentally harmful and must not penetrate the ground or enter the water table or water supplies. u Collect any such consumables which may escape. u Dispose of them in accordance with the applicable environmental regulations. -
Page 48: Technical Specifications
0.98 x 0.10 in. Hole pattern (group) Weight apply to standard carriers only. Any variations must be agreed with Epiroc and / or the carrier manufacturer prior to attachment. Hydraulic compactor including adapter plate of medium size. Please note that the service weight can be considerably higher, depending on the adapter plate. -
Page 49: Rotation Device Hc 150 - Hc 450 (Optional Add-On Kit)
Safety and operating instructions 12.2 Rotation device HC 150 - HC 450 (optional add-on kit) Model HC 150 HC 350 HC 450 Weight 90 kg 90 kg 200 lbs 200 lbs Number of r.p.m. 18 n/min 18 n/min Max. operating pressure 320 bar 320 bar (rotation) -
Page 50: Hydraulic Compactor Hc 850 - Hc 1050
1.18 x 0.10 in. Hole pattern (group) Weight apply to standard carriers only. Any variations must be agreed with Epiroc and / or the carrier manufacturer prior to attachment. Hydraulic compactor including adapter plate of medium size. Please note that the service weight can be considerably higher, depending on the adapter plate. -
Page 51: Rotation Device Hc 850 - Hc 1050 (Optional Add-On Kit)
Safety and operating instructions 12.4 Rotation device HC 850 - HC 1050 (optional add-on kit) Model HC 850 HC 1050 Weight 90 kg 150 kg 200 lbs 330 lbs Number of r.p.m. 18 n/min 18 n/min Max. operating pressure (rotation) 320 bar 320 bar 4641 psi 4641 psi... -
Page 52: Ec Declaration Of Conformity (Ec Directive 2006/42/Ec)
Safety and operating instructions 13 EC Declaration of Conformity (EC Directive 2006/42/EC) We, Construction Tools PC AB, hereby declare that the machines listed below conform to the provisions of EC Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive), and the harmonised standards mentioned below. Hydraulic Compactor 1050 Following harmonised standards were applied:... - Page 56 Any unauthorized use or copying of the contents or any part thereof is prohibited. This applies in particular to trademarks, model denominations, part numbers, and drawings. epiroc.com...
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