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AUTOBOX
(ABX-2L-V2)
®
USER MANUAL
PL 602-V2 REV G
(10/2018)

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  • Page 1 AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) ® USER MANUAL PL 602-V2 REV G (10/2018)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ............CONTROL BOX TO AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) HOSE TRACTOR ASSEMBLY ®...

  • Page 3: Manufacturer's Information

    -20 °F to 140 °F (-29 °C to 60 °C) DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT AND INTENDED USE KEY FEATURES: The AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) System consists of the AUTOBOX ® ® Lightweight Positioner (ABX-2L-V2) Hose Tractor, Control Box, Hose Guide Assembly, and Modular, lightweight design •...

  • Page 4: Ce Declaration Of Incorporation

    StoneAge Europe Unit 2, Britannia Business Centre Britannia Way Malvern WR14 1GZ United Kingdom The Technical File for the AUTOBOX Hose Tractor (ABX-2L-V2) is maintained at: StoneAge, Inc. 466 South Skylane Drive, ® Durango, CO 81303, USA 866-795-1586 • WWW.STONEAGETOOLS.COM...

  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    • Hose protection: Hose shroud facilities at the operation site. • Respiratory protection: May be required; refer to job specific risk assessment SAFETY LABEL DEFINITIONS The AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) Hose Tractor Maximum operating air pressure is 100 ® has the potential to cause serious injury psi (0.7 MPa).

  • Page 6: Pre-Run Safety Check

    Collet located within the Hose Guide Assembly. StoneAge properly. offers several different size Hose Stop Collets. The Collet Size Ensure the doors of the AUTOBOX® (ABX-2L-V2) Hose Tractor • Reference guide is located on the Hose Guide Assembly. are closed and securely latched.

  • Page 7: System Assembly - Overview

    SYSTEM ASSEMBLY - OVERVIEW AUTOBOX® (ABX-2L-V2) HOSE TRACTOR, LIGHTWEIGHT POSITIONER, HOSE GUIDE ASSEMBLY, AND CONTROL BOX LIGHTWEIGHT POSITIONER (SEE PAGES 8, 9, 10, 11) AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) ® HOSE TRACTOR (SEE PAGES 15, 16, 17, 18) CONTROL BOX (SEE PAGES 19, 20, 21, 22)

  • Page 8: Lightweight Positioner - Overview

    LIGHTWEIGHT POSITIONER - OVERVIEW LIGHTWEIGHT POSITIONER AND ACCESSORIES RAIL STOP ASSEMBLIES RAIL EXTENSIONS HORIZONTAL DRIVE (2,4, OR 6 FT LENGTHS) ASSEMBLY (.61 , 1.2 , OR 1.8 VERTICAL SLOTTED RAIL POSITIONER CONTROL LINES HORIZONTAL SLOTTED RAIL CLAMP TYPES (LWP 625 KIT INCLUDES ALL KITS 25 FT / 7620 SHOWN HERE)

  • Page 9: Lightweight Positioner Clamp Selection

    LIGHTWEIGHT POSITIONER CLAMP SELECTION CLAMP SELECTION is dependent upon the heat exchanger geometry, bolt holes, hole spacing, and flange accessibility. QUICK CLAMPS (LWP 518) are for use with heat exchanger flanges that provide a robust clamping surface or if flange holes are inaccessible.

  • Page 10: Lightweight Positioner Set-Up

    LIGHTWEIGHT POSITIONER SET-UP LIGHTWEIGHT POSITIONER STEP BY STEP SET-UP Mount the appropriate frame Positioner Clamps to the tube bundle as shown on the previous page. (Shown in Figure 1 with Slotted Quick Clamps) Positioner Clamps should be aligned horizontally with the direction of the tube rows. (Figure 1) NOTE: Heat exchanger tube bundle face, shown for graphic representation only.
  • Page 11 LIGHTWEIGHT POSITIONER SET-UP Slide the Idler Carriage onto the Lower Non-Slotted Rail. (Figure 5) FIGURE 5 Loosen the Large Adjustable Handle for the Vertical Rail Clamp. Align the Idler Carriage with the vertical rail clamp on the horizontal carriage. Install the Vertical Rail with (slots facing out) down through the horizontal carriage clamp and between the rollers on the idler carriage.

  • Page 12: Hose Guide Assembly - Overview

    HOSE GUIDE ASSEMBLY - OVERVIEW ABX-201 HOSE GUIDE ASSEMBLY ABX 117-XX GUIDE TUBES PITCH ADJUST (MULTIPLE SIZES AVAILABLE) HANDLE GUIDE TUBE CLAMP HANDLE ABX-121-XX COLLET (MULTIPLE SIZES AVAILABLE) MOUNTING BRACKET HIGH VISIBILITY HOUSING QUICK RELEASE PIN HOSE STOP CLAMPS (MULTIPLE SIZES AVAILABLE) *OPTIONAL ABX 140-XX GUIDE TUBE ANTI-TWIST CLAMP DESIGNED TO KEEP...

  • Page 13: Hose Guide Assembly Set-Up

    HOSE GUIDE ASSEMBLY SET-UP HOSE GUIDE ASSEMBLY Select the appropriate Guide Tube size and length for the application from the chart at the bottom of the previous page. • The length of the Guide Tubes for an exchanger bundle with no channel head is 12.5 in. (318 mm). •...

  • Page 14: Hose Guide Assembly To Lightweight Positioner Set Up

    HOSE GUIDE ASSEMBLY TO LIGHTWEIGHT POSITIONER SET UP ATTACH HOSE GUIDE ASSEMBLY TO LIGHTWEIGHT POSITIONER Using a 9/16 in. wrench, loosen all four rail clamp bolts located on the vertical carriage. Install the Hose Guide Assembly into the rail clamps and adjust position until the Guide Tubes are approximately 1/2 in. (13 mm) away from the tube sheet face. Tighten the four rail clamp bolts.

  • Page 15: Autobox ® (Abx-2L-V2) Hose Tractor - Overview

    ABX-2L HOSE TRACTOR - OVERVIEW AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) HOSE TRACTOR ® ROLLER AND COLLET REFERENCE CHART COLOR CODED JIC FITTINGS WITH DUST CAPS HANDLE DOOR PIN FORWARD AND REVERSE SPEED CONTROLS QUICK RELEASE MOUNTING BRACKET DRIVE ROLLERS DOOR MOUNTING BRACKET FOR HOSE GUIDE...

  • Page 16: Autobox ® (Abx-2L-V2) Hose Tractor Doors And Pins

    ABX-2L HOSE TRACTOR - DOORS AND PINS DOOR Always run the AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) Hose Tractor with the doors closed and locked. ® DOOR PIN The Door Pin is a spring plunger with a pull ring. To unlock the door, pull and twist the pull ring, then release it so that it is no longer in the groove.

  • Page 17: Autobox ® (Abx-2L-V2) Hose Tractor Drive Rollers

    ABX-2L HOSE TRACTOR - DRIVE ROLLERS WARNING Always de-energize the system before servicing or replacing any parts. Failure to do so can result in severe injury and/or death. Keep hands, hair, and clothing clear of rotating parts. TO REPLACE THE DRIVE ROLLERS: Select the correct roller size for the particular hose being used: ROLLER HOSE O.D.

  • Page 18: Autobox ® (Abx-2L-V2) Hose Tractor To Hose Guide Assembly

    ATTACH AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) HOSE TRACTOR TO HOSE GUIDE ASSEMBLY ® Remove the lower quick release pin from the AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) Hose Tractor. ® Slide the mounting bracket over the block on the Hose Guide Assembly and lay the pin onto the top slot on the Hose Guide Assembly mounting block.

  • Page 19: Control Box - Overview

    CONTROL BOX - OVERVIEW CONTROL BOX TOP VIEW MOMENTARY PNEUMATIC DUMP CONTROL HOSE FEED LEVER HOSE CLAMP HOSE CLAMP POSITIONER PRESSURE REGULATOR PRESSURE GAUGE CONTROLS CONTROL BOX CONTROL BOX REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW POLE MOUNT 1/4” (6 ) PUSH CONNECT MAIN BOX PNEUMATIC DUMP WITH THUMB SCREW...

  • Page 20: Control Box Set-Up

    CONTROL BOX SET-UP ASSEMBLE CONTROL BOX, FRL, AND TRIPOD BASE 1. Setup the tripod base in a location with good visibility to the 4. Slide the Control Box over the vertical tube. The Control Box bundle face, but at a safe distance away from waterblast zone. has a stop that keeps it located at the top of the vertical tube.

  • Page 21: Control Box Air Supply Fitting

    CONTROL BOX AIR SUPPLY FITTING AIR SUPPLY AND LUBRICATOR SETTING WARNING 1. The Control Box is supplied with a twist claw style inlet Maximum operating air pressure is 100 psi (0.7 MPa). Never coupling (Chicago style) located on the side of the FRL exceed 125 psi (0.86 MPa) supply pressure.

  • Page 22: Control Box To Autobox® (Abx-2L-V2) Hose Tractor Assembly

    CONTROL BOX TO AUTOBOX® (ABX-2L-V2) HOSE TRACTOR ASSEMBLY PNEUMATIC SUPPLY LINE CONNECTIONS Connect the vertical positioner drive air motor to the Control Box with two 1/4 in. (6 mm) JIC hoses. Verify the Control Remove the dust caps from the Joint Industry Council (JIC) Box moves the vertical carriage in the appropriate direction.

  • Page 23: Operation

    ABX-2L-V2 Tractor or the side of the vertical carriage on the Lightweight Positioner.) Install the Collet and quick release pin. Pull on the hoses from the back of the AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) ® Hose Tractor to ensure that the Collet does not allow the Banshee to back out of the Guide or Hose Tractor.

  • Page 24: Control Panel Functions, Test Run, And Run Procedures

    The operator should stop forward feed and reverse the lance feed direction, backing the tool away from the obstruction. Repeat the back and forth operation, until the resistance or obstruction is cleared via the cleaning action of Banshee tool at the end of the hose. The AUTOBOX ®...

  • Page 25: High Pressure Hose And Hose Clamp

    OPERATION HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE The AUTOBOX ® (ABX-2L-V2) Hose Tractor is designed to be used with Parker Pro-Lance ® and/or Spir Star Blast-Pro ® hose ends. Standard • hose ends may not fit into Hose Tractor and/or Guide Tubes. Note: MAXIMUM hose end diameter must NOT exceed .71 in. (18 mm) Only high quality hoses intended for waterblast applications should be used as high-pressure hoses.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Remove the top plate and remove any debris from between the inner plates. DO NOT USE high- pressure water. Contact StoneAge for Safety Data Sheets for material usage, a complete list of spare part numbers, and service instructions for the AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) ®...

  • Page 27: Part Diagrams

    PARTS DIAGRAM AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) HOSE TRACTOR ® PART NUMBER QTY. ABX 290 REAR MOUNT INSIDE ASSEMBLY ABX 139-001 COLLET REFERENCE PLATE ABX 291-001 MOUNTING BRACKET ABX 203-002 CE SERIAL PLATE ABX 298 QUICK PIN 17-4 SS .38 X 3.0 ABX 205 SIDE PLATE INLET...
  • Page 28 PARTS DIAGRAM AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) HOSE TRACTOR ® CONTINUED... NOTE: DRIVE ROLLERS, MANIFOLD, AND SHAFT ASSEMBLIES ARE DETAILED ON THE NEXT PAGE PART NUMBER QTY. ABX 239 SLEEVE BEARING .500 ID X .6875 ABX 280 DRIVE ALUMINUM SPROCKET 26T X .50...
  • Page 29 PARTS DIAGRAM AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) HOSE TRACTOR ® SUB ASSEMBLIES 3X UPPER DRIVE ROLLER ASSEMBLY ABX 271 (DARK GRAY ROLLERS) ARE INCLUDED IN THE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY AUTOBOX (ABX-2L-V2) ® EPP-001 EXTRA PARTS PACKAGE 3X LOWER DRIVE ROLLER ASSEMBLY ABX 273 (BLUE ROLLERS)
  • Page 30 PARTS DIAGRAM AUTOBOX (ABX-201) HOSE GUIDE ASSEMBLY ® MAIN ASSEMBLY PARTS GUIDE NOTE: ® 1. BLUE GOOP IS A SWAGELOK BRAND ANTI-SEIZE. AN EQUIVALENT ALTERNATIVE IS ACCEPTABLE. ® 2. BLUE LOCTITE 242 OR EQUIVALENT. 3. COLLET AND GUIDE TUBE SIZES WILL NEED TO BE CHOSEN AND PURCHASED SEPARATELY BY THE CUSTOMER AT TIME OF ORDER.
  • Page 31 PARTS DIAGRAM AUTOBOX ® ABX-2L HOSE GUIDE ASSEMBLY ACCESSORIES GUIDE TUBES, COLLETS, ANTI-TWIST CLAMPS AND HOSE STOPS StoneAge (SA) PART NUMBER GUIDE TUBE REFERENCE CHART ABX GUIDE TUBES ABX 11X-XX GUIDE TUBE BANSHEE INSIDE DIAMETER, LENGTH ABX 115-12 BN9.5 .459 in / 12 mm, 12.5 in. / 318 mm ABX 115-36 BN9.5...
  • Page 32 PARTS DIAGRAM ABX 290 REAR MOUNT ASSEMBLY NOTE: 1. GREASE O-RING ID AND OD DURING ASSEMBLY. PART NUMBER ABX 216-001 HOSE GUIDE PLATE, OUTER ABX 230 SPIRAL INTERNAL RETAINING RING, .625 BORE, SS ABX 292-001 REAR MOUNTING BRACKET, INSIDE ABX 293 SPACER, ORING ABX 294 ORING, SHOCK ABSORBER GSF 319-025 FHCS .19-24 X .63 Lg SS 866-795-1586 •...
  • Page 33 PARTS DIAGRAM LIGHTWEIGHT POSITIONER ASSEMBLY (LWP-500-XX-V2) NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE PART NUMBER BR 002-XX-001 2.5 BOX RAIL EXTRUSION BU 002-XX-001 2.5 BOX RAIL EXTRUSION, SLOTTED LWP-500.1 LIGHTWEIGHT POSITIONER PARTS 866-795-1586 • WWW.STONEAGETOOLS.COM...
  • Page 34 PARTS DIAGRAM ® AUTOBOX (CB-ABX) CONTROL BOX NOTES: ASSEMBLY REFERENCE DIMENSION SHOWN (MM) / INCHES. PART NUMBER QTY. CB 300 CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY CB 301 CB STAND ASSEMBLY CB 310 FRL ASSEMBLY CB 370-25 ABX HOSE BUNDLE ASSEMBLY 866-795-1586 • WWW.STONEAGETOOLS.COM...
  • Page 35 PARTS DIAGRAM ® AUTOBOX (CB 300) CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) PART NUMBER QTY. BR 167 DUST CAP CB 321 CB FRAME CB 322 SIDE PLATE CB 323 BRACE REAR CB 324 BRACE FRONT CB 355 FTG P8J8 BRASS MALE TO MALE GPTB 0375-PUR95A-BL GTB 319-02-32 BHTS .19-32 X .50 LG TORX-SS...
  • Page 36 PARTS DIAGRAM ® AUTOBOX (CB 300) CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) FRONT ASSEMBLY TOP ASSEMBLY REAR ASSEMBLY TOP ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER QTY. CB 333-HD PNEUM3WAYASSY GB 337-03 BOLT, HEX .37-16 X .75 SS BR 167 DUST CAP CB 334 RY3 AAA PILOTED SPOOL VALVE GN 319-L NYLOK NUT SS (HC 025.1)
  • Page 37 PARTS DIAGRAM ® AUTOBOX (CB 327-001) COUPLER PLATE, REAR ASSEMBLY NOTES: INSTALL ALL PUSH LOCK FITTINGS TO THE BACK SIDE. INSTALL ALL JIC FITTINGS TO THE FRONT SIDE. ASSURE THREAD TAPE OR PIPE DOPE IS USED ON ALL FITTINGS INSTALL ALL GP 011 BANDS OVER COUPLER AND AGAINST FACE OF PLATE.
  • Page 38 PARTS DIAGRAM ® AUTOBOX (CB 301) CB STAND ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER QTY. CB 3001.1 CUSTOM SUMNER STAND CB 303 MTG POLE CB 314 3-LOBE KNOB PL 163 DECAL, LEG TOWARD OPERATOR AUTOBOX ® (CB 370-25) CONTROL LINE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER QTY.
  • Page 39 PARTS DIAGRAM ® AUTOBOX (CB 310) FRL ASSEMBLY SEE NEXT PAGE FOR CB 312 PARTS LIST NOTES: 1. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS & OILS BEFORE INSTALLING. INSTALL AT APPROXIMATE ORIENTATION AND LOCATION & AT ROOM TEMP. 2. APPLY BLUE LOCTITE (PN: 242 OR EQUIVALENT) TO ALL STRAIGHT THREADED FASTENERS.
  • Page 40 PARTS DIAGRAM ® AUTOBOX (CB 312) GEN 3 FILTER, REGULATOR, LUBRICATOR WITH GEN 2 CLAMP PART NUMBER QTY. CB 312.1 FILTER REGULATOR ASSEMBLY CB 312.1.1 FILTER REGULATOR BOWL CB 312.1.6 FILTER CB 312.1.7 GAUGE WITH LENS CB 312.1.8 ORING CB 312.2 LUBRICATOR ASSEMBLY CB 312.2.2 LUBRICATOR BOWL...

  • Page 41: Accessories Overview

    ABX-2L ACCESSORIES LWP-500 POSITIONER • With its multiple mounting options, the LWP-100 positioner can adapt to almost any heat exchanger. • Two high-powered pneumatic motors provide fast, precise positioning. • Entire unit can be set up and operated with a single operator and minimal hand tools.

  • Page 42: Terms And Conditions And Warranty

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Acceptance of Terms and Conditions. Receipt of these Terms and 6. Omission. Seller’s waiver of any breach or Seller’s failure to enforce any Conditions of Sale (“Terms and Conditions”) shall operate as the acceptance of these Terms and Conditions at any time, shall not in any way affect, limit or by StoneAge, Inc.
  • Page 43 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Warranties set forth herein extend only to End-Users, meaning customers determine eligibility for coverage under this Limited Warranty. This Limited acquiring, or that have previously acquired, a product manufactured by Warranty shall not extend to any person or entity who fails to provide proof of StoneAge (“Product”) for their own use and not for resale, either directly from original purchase from StoneAge or a Dealer.
  • Page 44 1-866-795-1586 • www.STONEAGETOOLS.com © 2015 StoneAge, Inc. All Rights Reserved...

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