NPK Genesis GHG 16 Safety & Operator Manual

NPK Genesis GHG 16 Safety & Operator Manual

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Models GHG 16 - GHG 50
SAFETY & OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Handling Grapple (GHG) Models GHG 16 - GHG 50 SAFETY & OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Contact Information

    Central America & Colombia Cra 13A #89-38 / Ofi 613 Bogota, Colombia Phone: +57 1 610 8160 / 795 8747 E-mail: contact@themsagroup.com View and download all manuals: genesisattachments.com/manuals Patents: genesisattachments.com/products/patents Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 3: Preface

    Genesis Service Department will render all warranty reimbursement consideration null and void without exception. See page 52 for Warranty Claim Procedures. Improper operation or improperly performed maintenance may render any warranty null and void. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY Pinch Points & Crush Points Performing Maintenance MAINTENANCE Daily Inspection and Maintenance Arm Maintenance Frame Maintenance Frame Crack Repair SLEWING RING MAINTENANCE Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 5 Jaw Drift Slow Rotation Speed Measuring Rotation Pressures Checking Rotation Pressure Rotation Speed Adjustment Torque Charts PINION GEAR INSTALLATION CYLINDER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Rod Nut and Piston Torques © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple...
  • Page 6 WARRANTY Claim Procedure PARTS ORDER POLICY AND PROCEDURE Parts Orders Should Include Placing Orders Part Numbers Shipping Invoices Returns Return Goods Authorization PARTS ORDER FORM CONTACT INFORMATION Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 7: Safety Statements

    This statement is used where minor or moderate injury could result if the instructions are not followed properly. NOTICE This statement is used where property damage could result if the instructions are not followed properly. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple...
  • Page 8: Operational Safety

    3 Be properly seated in the operator’s seat. 3 Do not attempt to operate until you have read and fully understand this manual and the OEM manual for the carrier. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 9: Check The Equipment

    17.5 - 29 16 - 26 GHG-30 20 - 33 18 - 30 GHG-40 27.5 - 44 25 - 40 GHG-50 38.5 - 55 35 - 50 © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple...
  • Page 10: Know The Work Area

    Do not move the attachment, or anything held in the jaws, over people, equipment or buildings. Do not throw or drop the contents. Operate the controls smoothly and gradually. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 11: Safely Operate Equipment

    3 A heavy load can cause equipment instability. Use extreme care during travel. Slow down on turns and watch out for bumps. The equipment may need additional counterweights to counterbalance the weight of the attachment. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 11...
  • Page 12: Transporting The Attachment

    Current in high voltage lines may arc some distance from the wire to a nearby ground. Keep all parts of the machine at least 50 feet (16m) away from power lines. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 13: Use Care With Hydraulic Fluid Pressure

    Allow hydraulic components to cool before working on them. Use appropriate protective clothing and safety equipment. If burned, seek immediate medical attention. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 13...
  • Page 14: Prioritized Oil Flow

    It is recommended to use dust suppression (such as water) or dust collection (such as a vacuum) along with personal protective equipment if necessary during the operation of any attachment that may cause high levels of silica dust. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 15: Process Material Safely

    • Use your Genesis attachment only as directed in this manual. Do not use the attachment to lift and move other objects. Doing so may cause instability and tipping. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 15...
  • Page 16: Serial Number Location

    SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 17: Maintenance Safety

    Prior to maintenance, make sure the attachment is properly blocked to prevent accidental rotation. Do not rely on the rotation motor or other rotation components to inhibit movement during maintenance or servicing. Always perform appropriate Lockout/Tagout procedures. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 17...
  • Page 18 Never substitute pins or bolts. Use factory supplied pins. Replace all bolts with the same size and grade. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 19 Grease can be used to temporarily hold a part in place while the abutting part is placed into position. Always use common sense and exercise standard safety precautions when working with all tools and equipment required to maintain, repair or troubleshoot the attachment. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 19...
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    For plate sizes over 3/4" (20 mm) thick, use weld joint shown. 22 - Direction of grinding 23 - Direction of principle stress Grind weld flush as shown. NOTICE Extreme operating conditions may require shortened maintenance intervals. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 21: Slewing Ring Maintenance

    (d59) in four places. If your readings are greater than shown, contact the Genesis Service Department at 715-395-5252. New Maximum inch (mm) Model <0.010 (0.25) Maximum Allowable Wear Model inch (mm) 0.138 (3.50) © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 21...
  • Page 22: Rotary Joint Maintenance

    Compare the pressure reached with the specifications for your GHG model (GZ). If the proper relief pressure cannot be reached, you must disassemble the rotary joint to check for failed seals. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 23: Rotary Joint Seal Replacement

    • Remove the three flat head socket screws (AF9). • Remove the top plate (CH) and O-ring (RR) from the spindle case (BZ). • Remove the spindle case and O-ring from the spindle (CA). © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 23...
  • Page 24 • Install the second glide bearing and O-ring. • Install the cover plate (CH) and three flat head socket screws (AF9). Make sure the counterbalance valve cartridge (cb1) is tight. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 25: Lubrication Points

    Cylinder base end pin: one lubrication point located at arm attachment end. 10 strokes from grease gun every 4 hours. Link plate pivot pins: one lubrication point each end per link. 10 strokes from grease gun every 4 hours. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 25...
  • Page 26: General Welding Guidelines

    Cover the area with a heat blanket and allow it to cool slowly, approximately eight hours. • Do not put the attachment into operation until the welds have been allowed to cool. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 27: Hard-Surfacing

    1” to 1-1/2” (25 - 38 mm) to the parent material. 1/4” from edge See the previous page for hard-surfacing illustrations and instructions specific to each area of the jaws. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 27...
  • Page 28: Hydraulic Flow And Pressure

    30 - 50 GHG 40 5 - 8 20 - 30 Optional Single Motor GHG 50 8 - 13 30 - 50 1,450 - 2,320 100 - 160 Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 29: Hydraulic Installation

    These valves control the hydraulic oil going to the close side (m3) and the open side (m4) from the grapple. Pressure test ports (k8) are in the shut-off valves (k4). Each shut-off valve has an on (k5) and an off (k6) position. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 29...
  • Page 30: Port Connection Diagram

    Rotation Hose: for clockwise movement m39b Rotation Hose: for counterclockwise movement Model Open/Close Rotation GHG 16 GHG 20 GHG 25 12 JIC 8 JIC GHG 30 GHG 40 GHG 50 Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 31: Hydraulic Circuits

    HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS Cylinder Hydraulic Circuit Rotary Joint Assembly Cylinder Counterbalance Valve Arm Close Port Arm Open Port © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 31...
  • Page 32: Single Motor Hydraulic Circuit

    Cross-port Relief m39a Clockwise Rotation Port Single Motor Hydraulic Circuit m39b Counter-Clockwise Rotation Port Hydraulic Motor Flow Regulator Cross-port Relief m39a Clockwise Rotation Port m39b Counter-Clockwise Rotation Port Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 33: Grapple Installation

    Whip Hose - Close (optional) Whip Hose - Open (optional) Top Bracket Bracket Bolt Hex Nut Washer Swivel Top Rotation Hose (optional) Hex Nut Pin Bolt © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 33...
  • Page 34: Mounting To The Excavator

    • Make sure the hydraulic hoses are plugged and stick tubes capped. • Grease all lubrication points, see page 25. • If stored outdoors, cover with waterproof tarp. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 35: Operating Techniques And Precautions

    For most efficient operation, open the jaw only wide enough to grasp the material. Grasp the material to be grabbed as deep into the throat of the GHG as possible. Do not force the material into the jaws. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 35...
  • Page 36: Trouble-Shooting Guide

    Some hydraulic installation kits provide shut-off valves (k4) with test ports (k8) in both arm open (m4) and arm close (m3) hydraulic lines. Install pressure test hoses in both the arm open and arm close test ports. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 37 Pressure page 28. If the carrier’s relief is not set at a minimum of 500 psi (34 bar) above the GHG's relief, reset or replace at this time. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 37...
  • Page 38: Counterbalance Valve Location

    The counterbalance valve cartridge (cb1) is located in the manifold block, which is part of the rotary joint assembly (BN). See the unit’s parts breakdown for the location of the rotary joint. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 39: Low Power

    Repair the land areas or for the seals in the replace the spindle. swivel manifold assembly. If additional assistance is required, call the Genesis Service Department at 715-395-5252. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 39...
  • Page 40: Slow Cylinder Speed

    (k4) and energize the arm close circuit. Measure the pressure with the load valve (fm1) of the flow meter in the full open position. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 41 GHG specification, adjust the carrier flow. If the cycle speed is still too slow, see Slow Cylinder Speed trouble-shooting on page 42. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 41...
  • Page 42: Slow Cylinder Speed

    Drift due to internal leakage of the carrier’s main control valve may be inherent to the carrier and not solvable. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 43: Slow Rotation Speed

    2,500 psi (172 bar) are included in the hydraulic motor. CAUTION Excessive rotation speed will result in damage to the hydraulic motor, gearbox or bearing. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 43...
  • Page 44: Measuring Rotation Pressures

    Replace cross-port relief valves. Broken pinion gear Check pinion gear and Replace hydraulic motor or hydraulic motor hydraulic motor shaft. or pinion gear. shaft. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 45: Rotation Speed Adjustment

    4. By turning the adjustment knobs, you can either slow down or accelerate the rotation speed. Be sure to tighten the locking screw when rotation spped adjustment is completed. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 45...
  • Page 46: Torque Charts

    Bolt Diameter ft. lbs. GHG 16 - GHG 50 N71012045 Pin Lock Plate - HHCS Model Part Number Bolt Diameter ft. lbs. GHG 16 - GHG 50 N74012025 Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 47 GHG 16 - GHG 20 1" 1015 GHG 25 - GHG 50 1-1/4" 1500 2030 Swivel Manifold Model Part Number Bolt Diameter ft. lbs. GHG 16 - GHG 50 N74012040 © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 47...
  • Page 48: Pinion Gear Installation

    Slide the pinion gear (BR) onto the shaft. Apply a medium-strength Loctite on the set screw (c6) and torque the set screw (c6) using the chart in the fastener torque section of this manual. Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 49: Cylinder Torque Specifications

    Torque ft. lbs. Piston (c2) 1106 1500 Rod Nut (c1) 29.5 Apply a small amount of thread adhesive to the set screw (c6) before installing. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 49...
  • Page 50: Convert From Dual Motor To Single Motor

    N98600640 Pinion Gear N98601199 Motor Plate N98500155 Tee g24 N97600055 Swivel Elbow Parts to Add N98601233 Cover N97600043 Adaptor Fitting N97600046 90° Adaptor N97600044 Adaptor Fitting N98500241 Flow Valve Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 51: Component Keywords

    Pin Lock Plate Link Pin Pin (cylinder) m18a Joint Fitting (close) Drive Arm m18b Joint Fitting (open) dg10 Link Bushing Swivel Flat Top Link Cutter (sharp) Cover © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 51...
  • Page 52: Warranty

    Genesis Service Department will provide the necessary forms. Your account will be credited when the warranty claim is accepted. Please direct any questions to the Genesis Service Department: 715-395-5252 Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 53: Parts Order Policy And Procedure

    A determination to accept or deny the claim will be made based on the information available to Genesis. Warranty on purchased parts other than wear components is 6 months. There is no warranty period on wear parts or components. © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple 53...
  • Page 54: Parts Order Form

    Shipping Address: E-mail: Billing Address: Purchase Order: Shipping Method: Model: Serial Number: Quantity Part Number Description Price E-mail to the Genesis Parts Department: genesisparts@genesisattachments.com For assistance, call 715-395-5252 Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple © 2022 Genesis Attachments, LLC...
  • Page 55: Contact Information

    CONTACT INFORMATION Genesis Attachments Europe/Africa/Middle East Genesis GmbH 1000 Genesis Drive Superior, WI 54880 USA Teramostrasse 23 87700 Memmingen, Germany Toll Free: 888-SHEAR-IT (888-743-2748) Phone: +49 83 31 9 25 98 0 Fax: +49 83 31 9 25 98 80 Phone: 715.395.5252 genesis-europe.com E-mail:...

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