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TECHNICAL MANUAL Construction Products, LLC Manual Part No. 002052 HOLE-HOG Models 4000 and 4001...
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LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog Allied Hole-Hog, Model 4000 Series Document Change Notice Date Page Change Throughout Update to CE Compliance and specifications 08/09/06 59 & 61 Coupling Revision 11/15/06 17 &18 Revise Section 6.2.8...
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LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 6.2.5 Prepare The Hole-Hog and Air Hose ....14 6.2.6 Position and Aim The Hole-Hog ..... 14 6.2.7 Piercing The Underground Hole .
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LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 9.6.1. Assemble Q.D. Socket Fittings ..... . 30 9.6.2. Assemble Q.D. Plug to Whip Hose ....32 9.6.3.
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LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page Figure 9-7. Whip Hose Components and Quick Disconnect Fittings..30 Figure 9-8. Install Gasket in Q.D. Socket......30 Figure 9-9.Hose Socket and Hose in Vise.
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Figure 11-29. Tighten End Cap....... 51 Figure 13-1. Model 4000 Hole-Hog Complete Assembly ....56...
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Improper operation, service or tion of the Hole-Hog as detailed in this the use of non-Allied parts may result in manual. Improper maintenance or opera- Hole-Hog failure or personnel injury. tion shall void Hole-Hog warranty cover- age.
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4000 Series Hole-Hog In this manual, Allied recommends Hole-Hog applications, maintenance and service consistent with industry practices. Allied takes no responsibility for the re- sults of actions not recommended in this manual and specifically the results of: • Operation in non-recommended applica- tions •...
LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog SECTION 2.0 OVERVIEW 2.2 Striker The Allied 4000 Series Hole-Hog is a pneu- The striker is moved by air pressure back matically propelled, reversible, ground and forth within the body. Internally, the piercing tool designed to pierce continu-...
) pressure drop for each 100 ft. Outside Diameter: (30m) of hose. Pressure above 100 psi (7 4000 ... 6 in. (98mm) kg./cm ) at the tool decreases the life of the 4001 .
LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog 3.3 DECAL IDENTIFICATION IMPORTANT! Read Technical Manual. Follow Instructions, Cautions and Warnings. Made in USA...
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LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog Hole-Hog Patent Numbers. The ALLIEDLOGOdecal is the Allied brand identifier and is a registered trademark of Allied Construction Products, LLC...
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LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog Hole-Hog CE Serial Number Plate 3 2 1 Figure 3-2. Hole-Hog Decal Location...
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LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog Hole-Hog Decal Kit Part No. 833295 ITEM PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 676984 Decal - Read Instructions 833291 Decal - Hole-Hog Patents 815696 Decal - Made in USA...
LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog SECTION 4.0 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SAFETY 4.1 Owner’s Responsibilities Ask for Construction Industry OSHA Standards Stock #869-034-00107-6. The equipment owner shall: 4.4 General Safety Summary • Provide this technical manual to the Hole-Hog operators. The safe and effective use of any heavy con- •...
LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog WARNING Instructions preceeded by this sym- bol identify hazards to personnel. WARNING instructions must be fol- lowed to ensure safe handling and operation. These instructions shall be followed at all times. Improper operation or servicing can result in personal injury.
SECTION 5.0 HOLE-HOG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5.1 Receiving A New Hole Hog 5.3 Hole-Hog Use The Hole-Hog is delivered assembled, lu- The Allied Hole-Hog is an underground bricated, and factory tested. Inspect for peircing tool used to pierce underground possible shipping damage. Pay particular holes and to drive pipe.
These trenches must be shored to meet federal, state and local • Always wear gloves and keep hands and guidelines. Allied’s TrenShore is recom- feet away from pinch points. mended. • Hole-Hog surface may be extremely hot •...
LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog SECTION 6.0 OPERATION 6.1 Operating Overview WARNING There are 9 steps in piercing an under- Use extreme caution working with electric and gas lines. Cutting a ground hole with a Hole-Hog : utility line could cause serious in- jury or death.
Measure that length from Shore entrance trench to meet safety the piercing tip, back along the guidelines. Allied’s TrenShore is recom- Hole-Hog and hose. Make a special mended. tape mark at that point.
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LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog 5. Block the Hole-Hog in this position. WARNING Do not stand under Hole-Hog being WARNING lowered into trench. The Hole-Hog could fall and cause serious injury Always wear safety glasses, gloves or death. and protective clothing when oper- ating or handling the Hole-Hog to prevent injury from flying debris.
Hole-Hog has not 1. To “wet” the air line, pour a small reached the target or exit pit, the amount of Allied Hog Wash into air line Hole-Hog has been deflected by an at the compressor connection and con- obstacle.
LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog 6. Reconnect the air hose and open the air CAUTION supply valve. If the end cap becomes loose at 7. If the tool fails to start, close and open any time, do not retighten. Remove the air supply valve rapidly to induce a end cap and clean thoroughly.
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LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog b. Disconnect the hose and remove the hose from the hole. WARNING Any unit over 88 pounds (40kg) shall not be lifted manually. Use slings on either end of the Hole-Hog as shown in Figure 6-1. to lift the Hole-Hog out of the trench.
Hole-Hog must be lubricated during The weather conditions of cool, damp days use. Allied recommends the use of Allied are ideal for icing problems to develop. Hog Wash lubricant or equivalent and Icing problems can be minimized by condi-...
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LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog 4. If icing persists, increase the amount of lubricant delivered to the Hole-Hog. The use of a lubricant with a de-icing agent is extremely important under these conditions. Allied Hog Wash is rec- ommended. 03/20/03...
In addition to the tools and fixtures nor- and parts lists in Section 13.0. mally stocked in such a shop, the Allied Spanner Wrench 834017 must also be 8.2 Extent of Disassembly The procedures in this section explain how to completely disassemble every replace- able component in the Hole-Hog.
LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog sembly and Striker from the Body/Anvil Apply Strap or Chain (paragraph 8.5), clean and inspect the in- Wrench to Body/Anvil. ternal components while they are still as- sembled. After cleaning and inspection, perform only the minimum disassembly re- quired to replace worn or broken parts.
LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog Secure Hole-Hog to 8.6 Disassembling the Tail Assembly Lifting Device with Lifting Strap or Chain NOTE Block Hole-Hog Side to Side to DO NOT disassemble components Prevent Rolling of the tail assembly unless replace- While Lifting ment is necessary.
LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog 5. Thread the Valve Nut and assembled 8. Thread the End Cap to the top of the Whip Hose from the Valve Stem as Valve Stem and remove it from the shown in Figure 8-8. stem.
LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog 2. Use a screw driver or needlenose plyers Q.D. Socket to pry the Gasket (16) from the Socket. Q.D. Gasket Hose Socket Supply Hose Figure 8-14. Q.D. Socket and Hose Q.D. Socket Figure 8-12. Remove Q.D. Gasket a.
Whip Hose. Failure to use 100R2 hose could result in injury to personnel. 8.6.3 Remove Valve and Bushing Always use Allied’s Whip Hose NOTE (see parts list in Section 13.0) or equivalent - 100R2 hose. DO NOT remove the Valve and...
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog 6. Refer to Figure 8-19-A, and block the as- · Place the arbor press plunger or an sembled Valve (6) and Bushing (5) in the extension against the tip of the arbor press: Valve Stem (4) protruding above the Valve Bushing (5).
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog 8.6.4 Disassemble End Cap Components standard push bar of the required diameter, as shown in Figure 8-21. CAUTION Removal destroys Shock Absorber. Standard Pusher Bar DO NOT remove Shock Absorber (8) and Valve Body Nut (7) from End Cap (9) unless replacement is Valve Body necessary.
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog 6. Use a sharp knife or hack saw to cut through the Shock Absorber (8), and re- move it from the End Cap. See Figure 8-23 for recommended cutting pattern. Cut Lines Cut Lines Figure 8-23. Cutting Pattern to Remove Shock Absorber from End Cap...
To Replace the Whip Hose (13) as part of addition to the tools and fixtures normally shop assembly, follow the procedures in stocked in such a shop, the Allied Spanner this section, starting with section 9.7. Wrench 834017 must also be available.
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog (13) and tail assembly components to the non-threaded end of the cap as the work area for reassembly. shown in Figure 9-1-B. 2. Install all of the assemblies in the 5. Before installing the Valve Body Nut Body/Anvil following the assembly pro- (14), refer to Figure 9-2, and lubricate: cedures in this section, starting with...
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog Valve Body Nut that protrudes from 1. Position the Valve (6) in an arbor press the Shock Absorber. See Figure 9-3-A. with the its larger bore up as shown in Figure 9-4-A. 11. Lubricate the Valve Seal (10) and fit it over the end of the Valve Body Nut that 2.
Valve. 9.6 Assemble Whip Hose and Fittings WARNING Bushing Always use Allied’s Whip Hose Assembly (see parts list in Section 13.0) or equivalent: 100R2 hose. Failure to use 100R2 hose could re- Valve Stem sult in injury to personnel.
NOTE ing the Q.D. Socket (17). Allied does not provide the supply 5. Remove the assembled Hose Socket hose mentioned below. The connec- and Supply Hose from the vise. tion instructions apply to typical 6.
4. Remove the assembled Hose Socket and Whip Hose from the vise. WARNING Always use Allied’s Whip Hose 5. Apply a 2-inch open-end wrench across Assembly (see parts list in Section the flats of the Hose Socket (14) to hold 13.0) or equivalent: 100R2 hose.
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog Q.D. Plug Hose Socket Whip Hose Q.D. Plug taper locks Roll Pin Whip Hose in Hose Socket 0.25 inch Figure 9-12. Thread Tapered End of Q.D. Plug Valve Nut into Hose Socket. Figure 9-13. Valve Nut and Roll Pin...
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog Whip Hose Valve Nut has left-hand threads. Thread Whip Hose counterclockwise into the Valve Nut Valve Nut Tapered End of Valve Stem Figure 9-14. Valve Nut and Hose in Vise Clamp vise jaws across Valve Stem flats. 6.
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog WARNING End Cap Valve Body Nut Always use Allied’s Whip Hose Assembly (see parts list in Section 13.0) or equivalent: 100R2 hose. Failure to use 100R2 hose could result in injury to personnel. Align Valve Body Nut...
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog The height of the Roll Pin controls the against the Valve Nut threads, as stroke timing. If the Roll Pin height is shown in Figure 9-15. incorrect, replace both the Valve Nut and the Roll Pin. 2.
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog Apply Strap or Chain Wrench to Body/Anvil. Apply Anti-Seize Lubricant to: Internal Threads of the Body/Anvil External Threads of the End Cap Apply Wrench 834017 to End Cap. Lubricate Valve Components Figure 9-26. Secure End Cap to Body/Anvil. Figure 9-24.
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog Tighten the Valve Nut until it just Hand tighten the End Cap (9) to the reaches the end of upper threads on the Body/Anvil (1). Valve Stem. 8. Place the Hole-Hog on a level surface. Holding the Body/Anvil (1) with a strap 9.8 Assemble Body/Anvil, Striker and Tail wrench, use wrench P/N 834017 to Assembly...
LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog SECTION 10.0 MAINTENANCE When disassembling the Hole-Hog, refer to 10.1 Daily Maintenance 8.5 Extent of Disassembly for guidelines in • Clean and lubricate end cap threads planning disassembly maintenance. with an anti-seize lubricant. Tighten end cap according to procedure in Section 10-3.
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WARNING Applying heat with a torch or by any other method to any part or parts WARNING of the Hole-Hog relieves Allied of all Always use Allied’s Whip Hose warranty responsibilities. Applying Assembly (see parts list in Section heat can destroy the main body, 14.0) or equivalent - 100R2 hose.
LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog 3. To prevent contamination of the piece of Striker, Body/Anvil and Tail Assembly, cloth or obtain a canvas or plastic sheet to cover plastic the Tail Assembly and one to cover the t a r p open end of the Body/Anvil.
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog Valve Nut Flats Figure 11-4. Thread the Valve Nut from the Valve Stem. Valve Stem Flats in Vise Jaws 3. Secure the Tail Assembly in the vise by clamping the jaws firmly across the flats of the Valve Stem (4) as shown in Figure 11-3.
LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog Q.D. Plug Whip Hose in a protective piece of plastic or canvas tarp and set them aside with the Body/Anvil. 11.5 Disassemble Whip Hose and Quick Disconnect (Q.D.) Fittings Hose Socket Refer to Figure 11-5 and determine which Figure 11-8.
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog Roll Pin 0.25 inch Valve Nut Whip Hose Figure 11-10. Valve Nut Assembly Figure 11-11. Valve Nut and Whip Hose in Vise Plug (15) out of Hose Socket (14). Refer Use a 2-inch open end wrench to hold to Figure 11-8.
Clockwise to loosen. · Counterclockwise to tighten. NOTE b. Grip the nut or socket with an open Allied does not provide the supply end wrench: hose mentioned below. The connec- · Use a 2-3/8-inch open-end wrench tion instructions apply to typical across the flats of the Valve Nut (12).
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog Q.D. Socket Hose Socket Supply Hose Q.D. Socket taper locks Supply Hose in Hose Socket Figure 11-15. Thread Tapered End of Q.D. Socket into Hose Socket. c. Press the Gasket into its seat with fingers or a blunt tool. 1.
7. Start the tapered end of the Q.D. Socket WARNING (17) into the Hose Socket. See Figure Always use Allied’s Whip Hose 11-15-A. Assembly (see parts list in Section 13.0) or equivalent: 100R2 hose.
Socket ½ of a turn clockwise. This allows linear expansion of the WARNING hose when it is compressed by tighten- Always use Allied’s Whip Hose ing the Q.D. Plug (15). Assembly (see parts list in Section 4. Remove the assembled Hose Socket 13.0) or equivalent: 100R2 hose.
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog Apply Anti-Seize Lubricant to: Internal Threads of the Body/Anvil External Threads of the End Cap Block Body/Anvil side to side to prevent rolling during assembly. Lubricate Valve Components Figure 11-26. Prepare Tail Assembly and Body Anvil for Assembly. Block end of Body/Anvil for clear access to threaded opening.
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog Apply Strap or Chain Wrench to Body/Anvil. Apply Wrench 834017 to End Cap. Figure11-28. Secure End Cap to Body/Anvil. Body/Anvil Turn End Cap Until Marks Line Up End Cap Make Marks on Body/Anvil and End Cap Approximately 1-inch Apart.
LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog Inspect the internal operating parts 4. With the exception of the End Cap (9) (striker and valve stem components) and Whip Hose (14), lightly coat the for dirt or other contamination that tail assembly components with hy- will hinder proper operation.
LLIED 4000 Series Hole-Hog SECTION 12.0 HOLE-HOG TROUBLESHOOTING CHART The following chart outlines corrective actions for several commonly encountered condi- tions. For further information, contact the Allied Technical Service Department. Hole-Hog Troubleshooting Chart Runs Runs Slow Cause & Will not run...
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LLIED 4000C Series Hole-Hog SECTION 13.0 HOLE-HOG STORAGE 13.1 Short Term Field Storage 13.2 Long Term Storage 1. Clean exterior. 1. Refer to Section 8.0 and disassemble the body/anvil from the end cap. Re- 2. Clean out whip hose connection to the move the striker.
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