1. Safety Information This manual describes correct use of the product and safety messages. Important or certain instructions in this manual are marked with symbol. When you see this symbol provided in the manual or on the product, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Be sure to observe the instruction in the safety message.
1.1. Basic safety instructions WARNING! The following instructions are those that should never be fail to observe in operation of construction equipment. Know yourself All the operators and service men must wear safety equipment required, hearing protection, respirator, hard hat, safety shoes, eye protection glass, heavy gloves and other necessary equipment.
1.2. Preparations for safe operation WARNING! The following section describes the matters that must be prepared and checked in advance for safe use of the compactor. Make yourself familiar with and keep the following instructions. Install to a suitable carrier. The excavator to which compactor is to be mounted should be selected based on the compactor capacity, the mounting dimensions and the hydraulic device specification.
1.3. Safety information for operation WARNING! The following is the safety guidelines especially focused on using the compactor. Follow these guidelines and refer to “4. Operation” for detailed information. Never operate in unallowed applications Do not carry out dangerous works that are not allowed in this manual. Improper operation of the compactor could result in serious injury or death.
1.4. Safety instructions for maintenance Follow the manual Follow the instructions in the manual for inspection and maintenance. In particular, pay special attention to safety alerts and do not rush. Accidents during maintenance are mostly attributed to negligence of the guidelines. Figure 6 Completely stop the carrier Inspection and maintenance should be done, after completely stopping the excavator on an even and safe...
2. Product information 2.1. Product configuration Mounting Plate Motor Control Valve Upper Frame 'P' Port 'T' Port (IN) (OUT) Motor Drive Casing Compacting Plate Base Frame Cushion Plate Figure 8 The product configuration may vary depending product model. Functions of the major parts are as follows Upper frame and base frame are the structures that form upper and lower parts of the Compactor body.
2.2. Product features High compacting productivity PRODEM’s hydraulic plate compactor guarantees high compacting productivity by means of powerful impulse force. Easy and versatile mounting Adapter Mount: Flat top frame allows for installation on any carriers using a standard or custom made mounting adapter.
Direct Mount Type 'P' Port 'T' Port 'P' Port 'T' Port (IN) (OUT) (IN) (OUT) Figure 10 Figure 11 Model PHC 050 PHC 100 PHC 150 Impulse Force tonne (klbs) (4.6) (8.8) (14.1) Weight Adapter mount type(N*) (lbs) (573) Adapter mount type(G*)
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3) The O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) type hose coupling according to SAE J1453 4) The 60º cone type hose coupling according to JIS B8363 (hoses with 60º male sealing face) 5) The 37º flare type hose coulping according to SAE J514 6) PHC 050: (N*)-Narrow type, (G*)-General type - 12 -...
3. Installation 3.1. Installation of the piping CAUTION! Inappropriate piping may result in damaging the compactor or carrier and shortening of its life. Be sure to follow our regulations on pipe installation. Hydraulic Circuit Diagram (recommended) Relief Valve Drain line (necessarily required ) (See ※) 'T' Port...
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Please consult PRODEM or our dealer for more detail about the compactor piping. Piping should be placed as follows when the compactor is viewed from the operator in carrier’s cab:...
3.2. Installation of the compactor Mount the compactor to the carrier as following; 1. In case of adapter mounting type (‘NA’ or ‘PA’ Link version), assemble a mounting adapter to the compactor as shown in Figure13. Mounting 2. Place the carrier and compactor on flat and firm ground in the direction as shown in Figure 13.
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Connect the hoses to the carrier as follows; 1. After assembling of the mounting pins is completed, turn off the excavator completely. 2. Close the stop valves on the arm end, and remove caps. 3. Connect hydraulic hoses as shown in Figure 14. Make it sure that ‘P’ and ‘T’ lines are not reversed each other.
4. Operation DANGER! The following section describes a correct use and precautions for compactor operation. These are the fundamentals for safe operation. So, make yourself familiar with them before initial use. IMPORTANT! If you operate compactor, having it touched a solid ground such as concrete floor or a bedrock, it would apply very high impact to the compactor, which might result in a serious damage to the compactor.
4.2. Correct working method IMPORTANT! Keep vertical to the ground. Operating the compactor with a tilt to the ground surface – without uniform contact to the ground– , the compactor might be damaged. Always keep the compacting plate in parallel to the ground and press it vertically to the ground.
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IMPORTANT! Do not use for unallowed purpose If the compactor is used for unallowed purpose or harsh work which apply excessive force to the compactor, both the compactor and the carrier would be damaged and their lives rapidly shortened. Figure 19 DANGER! Do not use for crane work.
Do not make any modification to the compactor. We do not take responsibility for accidents and product damages resulting from unauthorized product modification. Please contact PRODEM or our dealer for details regarding service and maintenance. 5.2. Daily inspection To use the compactor for a long time in its best condition, do the following daily inspection and maintenance job regularly.
It is strongly recommended to maintain by authorized service personnel. When it is necessary to repair or replace the hydraulic motor, please contact PRODEM or our dealer. Bearings Bearings are consumables with limited life because of the high loads and rotating speed under the normal operating condition.
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a rattling or scraping noise at drive casing abnormal vibration during no-load operating unusual high temperature of cover plate When replacing the bearing, be sure to completely remove damaged parts and metallic particle. Then, apply clean grease to the new bearing sufficiently. Do not attempt to replace bearing in the field.
Insufficient supply oil flow Increase engine speed. Check the carrier’s hydraulic system. Contact PRODEM service or dealer, if the problem persists. low relief pressure setting Check the relief valve setting of the carrier’s hydraulic system, re-adjust it if needed.
5.7. Dismounting and storing Dismounting When dismounting the compactor from the carrier, follow the following guidelines for your safety. Locate the carrier on an even and safe area. Put the compactor down stably using clean and solid supports (like solid wooden blocks). Turn off the carrier engine and wait until the residual pressure in the compactor is drained (about 5 minutes).