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APE upon SUBSTITUTION OF ANY PARTS WHATSOEVER, inspection to have been defective in USE OF PARTS NOT APPROVED BY APE OR ANY material or workmanship. Such parts ALTERATION OR REPAIR BY OTHERS IN SUCH A shall be provided at no cost to the user, at MANNER AS, IN APE’S JUDGMENT, AFFECTS THE...
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7. When maintaining and/or repairing the equipment, substitute parts not NEVER supplied or approved in writing by APE. NOTICE indicates information that may help or guide you in the operation or service of the equipment. Do NOT NOT weld or flame cut on this DISCLAIMER equipment.
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Refer to schematic diagrams and the BOM (Bill of Materials) for component part specifications and recommended spare parts. When calling APE, always have the equipment serial number on hand in order to obtain quicker service. COMMON ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS...
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Tables of Contents WARRANTY INFORMATION SAFETY WARNING INFORMATION FOREWORD TABLE OF CONTENTS 10-4 HYDRAULIC IMPACT HAMMER SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY / WARNING LABELS HYDRAULIC IMPACT HAMMER OVERVIEW HYDRAULIC IMPACT HAMMER EQUIPMENT INFORMATION HYDRAULIC IMPACT HAMMER FEATURES CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC HOSES OPERATION INFORMATION...
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Do not weld on or around the equipment unless authorized in writing by APE. Doing so will void all warranties and may cause damage to the equipment.
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Hydraulic Impact Hammer Equipment Information Hydraulic Impact Hammer Overview The APE Dash 4 is a variable stroke, hydraulically-operated and controlled pile driver. In addition, the hammer can be used for soil compaction, installing well casings and testing piers. The Dash 4 operates in a range of approximately 30 to 65 cycles per minute depending on the hydraulic flow and desired stroke.
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Hydraulic Impact Hammer Checklist Impact Hammer Checklist Prior to Shipment APE HYDRAULIC IMPACT HAMMER INSPECTION / TEST SHEET MUST BE COMPLETED & SIGNED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT Date: ____________ Job / Sales Order No.: ______________ Equipment No.: ___________ Serial No.: _______________ HIH Model: _______________ Inspector : ___________________ Customer: __________________________________ Removed All Wire Rope for Insurances Reasons ..
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Connecting the hoses is one of the most critical aspects of commissioning an APE Pressurizing the system while there equipment. Take extreme care to keep these is air entrained in the fluid may connections absolutely clean.
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Shipment A tag with identifying numbers for the unit. If the shipment recipient and method of shipment isn’t stated then APE will use its own judgment. Shortages APE does not assume responsibility for any delay, damage, or loss of material while in transit.
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WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Item no. Part no. Description DESCRIPTION 2 AMERICAN PILEDRIVING EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. THE APE PRODUCT LINE IS PROTECTED BY VARIOUS MATERIAL: PATENTS. FOR A LIST OF PATENTS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.americanpiledriving.com/ver2/APEPatents.asp 2004840 HIH Rotation Stop LH Block...
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Nylatron NSM 1004879 Lifting Cushion Nylatron NSM 481197 Rod Nut 481199 Rod Jam Nut 1009385 8-4, 10-4 HIH Accumulator Barrel AISI 1015 Steel, Cold Drawn 1009388 Accumulator Piston Assembly 1009387 Accumulator Cap AISI 4140 Steel 1000675 Sun Logic Valve - LOKC-XDN...
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PRESS FIT ONTO ROD PROD 8-4, DESCR MATER DRAWN NOTE: SECURE PISTON TO ROD WITH LOCTITE. DRILL 1/4-20 PART NO FOR CONE-POINT SET SCREW. S:\APE HIH\8-4 10-4 Item no. Part no. Description DESCRIPTION 2 1000669 Cylinder Rod 1000688 Piston Ductile Iron...
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When adding or changing hydraulic fluid, • Protect the unpainted surfaces with APE uses only Biodegradable Envirologic 146 suitable anti-corrosion treatment hydraulic fluid. Consult your local oil supplier such as CRC SP-350, CorrosionX for recommendations on mixing hydraulic oils.
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E = Developed Energy and N =Number of Blows Per Inch The pile bearing chart is based on the FHWA Gates Formula for pile bearing and is provided for the user's convenience only. APE has no preference for these particular formulas and calculations over any other. 20,000 0) 248-8498 Pile Bearing (tons) = ((1.75*SQRT "E"...
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RECOMMENDED BOLT TIGHTENING TORQUE “LUBRICATED SHCS” Socket Head Cap Screws When installing any APE equipment or parts apply lubricant and use APE standard Anti-Seize torque specs. See Tightening Torque Spec below. Failure to follow tightening torque spec can result in under / over tightening fasteners, leading to equipment failure or personal injury.
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All information given in this Manual is current and valid per the information available at the time of publication. (Please check the updated revision date at the bottom of each page.) American Piledriving Equipment (APE) reserves the right to implement changes without prior notice.
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