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O PER AT ING INS T RU C T I ON S P o w e r U n i t H P - 6 0 office (936)494-4200 1-800-409-0018 (936)494-4517 www.Pileco.com 4/30/2021 3321 E Davis St•Conroe, TX 77301...
The HP-60 features and a large, integrated hydraulic tank (over 63 gallons @ 90° fill) to provide an ample supply of hydraulic fluid and easily dissipate heat from the system. Premium Stucchi quick disconnects can be coupled under pressure and have virtually no spillage upon disconnecting.
Hydraulic Oil Capacity: 70.4 gallon tank, 63.4 gallons @ 90% fill Fuel Capacity: 24.6 gallon tank, 22.2 gallons @ 90% fill Dimensions: 68-3/8" L x 50-1/8" W x 61-1/4" L PILECO, Inc. office (936)494-4200•1-800-409-0018•fax (936)494-4517 www.Pileco.com•3321 E Davis St•Conroe, TX 77301...
15°F – 122°F: SAE 15W-40 Max 11.2 qt Max 10.6 L Coolant CAT ELC Coolant (1:1 H20:Glycol) 2.2 gal 8.3 L Hydraulic Oil SAE AW46 63.4 gal (90% fill) 240.0 L PILECO, Inc. office (936)494-4200•1-800-409-0018•fax (936)494-4517 www.Pileco.com•3321 E Davis St•Conroe, TX 77301...
16. Ensure prior to lifting that all four pins are in the legs and that each pin’s linch pin and lock ring are installed and engaged 17. Use only approved lifting devices that are rated for the load 18. Never remove the coolant cap when hot, open carefully when cool PILECO, Inc. office (936)494-4200•1-800-409-0018•fax (936)494-4517 www.Pileco.com•3321 E Davis St•Conroe, TX 77301...
12. Ensure that hydraulic fluid systems temperatures do not exceed 160°F 2.0. OPERATIONS This section will feature setup and operating instructions for the HP-60 Power Unit. For information on the setup and operations of a diesel hammer in conjunction with the Power Unit, refer to Pileco, Inc.’s Operating Manual: http://www.pileco.com/images/OperatingManual_Pileco.pdf...
2.1 Connecting Hydraulic Lines The HP-60 power unit features Stucchi VEP15P hydraulic quick disconnects. While it should not be necessary to do, these couplers have the ability to be safely coupled and decoupled under pressure and leak virtually no oil (0.033 ml per Stucchi).
2.2 Explanation of Starting and Control The HP-60 Power Unit has the ability to be controlled either locally from the unit or from the remote. This includes start- ing and stopping the unit, throttling from running speed down to idle and back up to running speed, and controlling four of the valves.
If it is desired to lower the RPMs to Idle speed between operations, press the “Auto / Manual” button on the remote. The green “Auto” light on the control console will go off PILECO, Inc. office (936)494-4200•1-800-409-0018•fax (936)494-4517 www.Pileco.com•3321 E Davis St•Conroe, TX 77301...
Press the RPM ↓ (turtle) button to return to Idle Speed Press the “Stop” button to stop the Unit a. Always lower RPM to Idle speed prior to stopping the Unit PILECO, Inc. office (936)494-4200•1-800-409-0018•fax (936)494-4517 www.Pileco.com•3321 E Davis St•Conroe, TX 77301...
Lift the roof off of the Unit and set aside Reinstallation is the reverse of removal Ensure that all clevis and linch pins are in place prior to lifting the unit PILECO, Inc. office (936)494-4200•1-800-409-0018•fax (936)494-4517 www.Pileco.com•3321 E Davis St•Conroe, TX 77301...
This method will require a pump and the ability to connect to a 1” male quick disconnect. Pileco offers a complete manual transfer pump package, part # 8100400.
3.4 Draining and Cleaning the Fuel Tank The HP-60 features a cleanout port on one end of the fuel tank for periodic maintenance or inspection of the fuel tank. The fuel must be drained or run out prior to removing the cover plate.
Clean up any spilled fuel prior to starting engine Start engine in Manual Mode and allow to idle at 1,000 RPM for five minutes 10. Inspect fuel system for leaks PILECO, Inc. office (936)494-4200•1-800-409-0018•fax (936)494-4517 www.Pileco.com•3321 E Davis St•Conroe, TX 77301...
The HP-60 features a fixed displacement pump, so flow rate is directly related to engine RPM. Due to different piston sizes on hammers, HP-60 power units should be set to run at different speeds depending on the size of hammer being used.
The engine should slowly ramp down the speed until it reaches 1,000 RPM then stop b. If the engine stops before reaching 1,000 RPM or delays for several seconds after reaching 1,000 RPM, revisit steps 9 & 10 of the above instructions PILECO, Inc. office (936)494-4200•1-800-409-0018•fax (936)494-4517 www.Pileco.com•3321 E Davis St•Conroe, TX 77301...
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Nothing should happen, if speed increases again check “Maximum Engine Speed” from steps 6-7 15. Press “RPM Down” to get to 1,000 RPM, then press “Stop” button 16. Turn off Key switch and Main Disconnect Switch PILECO, Inc. office (936)494-4200•1-800-409-0018•fax (936)494-4517 www.Pileco.com•3321 E Davis St•Conroe, TX 77301...
Inspect Water Pump Every 4,000 Hours Inspect Aftercooler Core Every 6,000 Hours or 3 Years Add Cooling System Coolant Extender Every 12,000 Hours or 6 Years Change Cooling System Coolant (ELC)** PILECO, Inc. office (936)494-4200•1-800-409-0018•fax (936)494-4517 www.Pileco.com•3321 E Davis St•Conroe, TX 77301...
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CAT approves as alternatives the coolant changes are more frequent. See CAT Operation and Maintenance Manual M0064264-02 and / or SEBU6251 – Caterpillar Commercial Diesel Engine Fluids Recommendations” for more specific information. PILECO, Inc. office (936)494-4200•1-800-409-0018•fax (936)494-4517 www.Pileco.com•3321 E Davis St•Conroe, TX 77301...
(see Section 3.9). Item # Amperage Fuse Type Function Maxi Glow Plugs Remote Receiver Main Power Relay Starter Solenoid Mini (ATM) Low Pressure Fuel Pump Main Power Tec 10 Control Panel PILECO, Inc. office (936)494-4200•1-800-409-0018•fax (936)494-4517 www.Pileco.com•3321 E Davis St•Conroe, TX 77301...
3.8.2 Relays All relays are located to the left of the battery mounted to the inside of the compartment. Relay # Function Glow Plugs Starter Fuel Pump Main Relay PILECO, Inc. office (936)494-4200•1-800-409-0018•fax (936)494-4517 www.Pileco.com•3321 E Davis St•Conroe, TX 77301...
A p p e n d i x Hydraulic Schematic–8100351 HYD NOTES: 1. FLOW RATES OF LOAD CHECK VALVES IN EACH SECTION ARE ADJUSTABLE IN THE SHOP 2. DRAWING SHOWS STANDARD SETTINGS FOR EACH, THESE MAY HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED PER CUSTOM APPLICATION 3.
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