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PFlow Industries 21 Series Installation Manual

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  • Page 11: Contact Information

    Customer Support Department e-mail: csd@p ow.com Sales e-mail: sales@p ow.com For a list of contact personnel visit the PFlow Industries, Inc. website at: https://www.p ow.com/contact Documentation PFlow Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make changes or improvements to the standard model line at any time. PFlow Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to subsequent editions of the manual without prior notice to holders of this edition.
  • Page 12 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Contact Information Section 1 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 1 | 2 15705-0011 | Rev J | 2022-02-01 | e-mail csd@pflow.com...

  • Page 25: Section 5 | Glossary

    Although the wording and descriptions may sound familiar to the person who has read the manual, other terms and descriptions might not. It is recommended by PFlow Industries, Inc. that this glossary be reviewed before reading the remainder of this manual.
  • Page 26 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Chain driven live roller A horizontal conveyor that is driven by separate loops of chain or a continuous (CDLR) chain. The chain contacts all roller sprockets, depending on the type and function of the horizontal conveyor.
  • Page 27 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Drive chain Drive chains on the F series mechanical VRC, through a series of a sha and sprockets that allow the carriage to be raised and lowered. Drift The action of a VRC carriage slowly dropping, usually due to slight internal leaks in a hydraulic system or mechanical slippage of a motor brake.
  • Page 28 F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 General Arrangement The drawing produced by PFlow Industries, Inc. which shows the VRC (GA) drawing li , gates, and enclosures. The drawing may show but does not specify building details.
  • Page 29 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Landing A permanent-working surface at a xed elevation used for ing or uning the carriage. Lift chain A chain that li s the carriage and material. Lift location light Illuminated push button that indicates at which level the carriage is located.
  • Page 30 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Pressure switch A sensor which detects hydraulic pressure. The sensor is set to trip at a (hydraulic) predetermined pressure. When this pressure setting is reached, the pressure switch will activate, opening the control circuit and stopping the pump motor.
  • Page 31 VRC specification PFlow Industries, Inc. informational data sheet providing general information on a speci c VRC. sheet Sub-assembly fastened to the carriage upright that contains the guide roller Wheelblock assembly elements that travel along the column.

  • Page 32: Gate Types

    www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Glossary Section 5 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Gate Types: Single swing gate This type of gate hinges on one side and latches on the other, is either right or le -hand swing.

  • Page 77: Gate Installation

    Read this entire manual. Before starting the installation, verify the job site dimensions and the dimensions of the delivered materials against the PFlow Industries, Inc. General Arrangement (GA) drawing. Review and verify the enclosure positions and attachment fit-up to the gate post enclosure angle. If the site conditions do not match the GA drawing, please consult the PFlow Industries, Inc.
  • Page 78 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Sliding Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the Sliding Gate 1. Hole or Cutout for Interlock on Corner Post Closing End 2. Guide Blocks 3.
  • Page 79 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Sliding Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the 10. Locate and mark the center of the Sliding Gate gate panel on the gate panel with a pencil.
  • Page 80 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Sliding Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Falling gate hazard! Be sure to properly support, tie o , or temporarily brace the gate posts, gate panels, and gate assembly during installation. Do not depend on the gate post feet to support the gate posts while the gate is being positioned or assembled.
  • Page 81 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Sliding Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock and interlock Interlock keeper assembly. See Figure 16-9. Refer to the interlock installation section in this manual.
  • Page 82 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Bi-Parting Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the Bi-Parting Swing Gate 1. Lay the two (2) gate posts on the oor Bi-Parting Swing Gate Layout parallel to each other.
  • Page 83 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Bi-Parting Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the 5. Locate and mark the center of the gate Bi-Parting Swing assembly on the gate assembly with a pencil (where the gate panels meet in Gate (continued) the center.) See Figure 16-13.
  • Page 84 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Bi-Parting Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Falling gate hazard! Be sure to properly support, tie o , or temporarily brace the gate posts, gate panels, and gate assembly during installation. Do not depend on the gate post feet to support the gate posts while the gate is being positioned or assembled.
  • Page 85 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Bi-Parting Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock and interlock Interlock keeper assembly. See Figure 16-18. Refer to the interlock installation section in this manual.
  • Page 86 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the Swing Gate 1. Lay the gate posts on the oor parallel to Swing Gate Layout each other.
  • Page 87 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Assemble the Swing 4. Bolt the gate post to the gate panel Gate (continued) hinge bar. See Figure 16-22. 5.
  • Page 88 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Falling gate hazard! Be sure to properly support, tie o , or temporarily brace the gate posts, gate panels, and gate assembly during installation. Do not depend on the gate post feet to support the gate posts while the gate is being positioned or assembled.

  • Page 89: Interlock Operation

    www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Swing Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock and interlock Interlock keeper assembly. See Figure 16-28. Refer to the interlock installation section in this manual.

  • Page 90: Gate Installation

    See Figure 16-30. Maximum 5. Reference the PFlow Industries, Inc. 6" (152mm) General Arrangement (GA) drawing to 1. Parallel Chalk Line 15690-0000-S.SMG determine the overall gate width.
  • Page 91 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate Milwaukee, WI 53209 Prepare the Chains For shipping purposes, the single vertical in the Gate Posts acting gate panel counterweight is secured with a shipping screw located toward the bottom of the gate post assembly.
  • Page 92 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly 16515-0000-S.SMG PFL-16515-03 1. Panel weldment 2. Gate header assembly 3. Gate post assembly, right hand 4.
  • Page 93 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly Entanglement hazard! Remove gloves, secure long hair, wear snug- fitting clothing, and avoid wearing jewelry while working with chains. Crush hazard! Keep hands outside and above the chain.
  • Page 94 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly Assemble the 1. Place the gate panel face up between the guide tracks on the gate posts.
  • Page 95 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly Raise and Secure 1. Place a strap around the gate posts to the Gate secure and maintain the assembly in place.
  • Page 96 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly 1. Plumb and square the gate posts using a Plumb and Square plumb bob or a level that is 4' (1219mm) the Gate or longer.
  • Page 97 If the gate continues to rise, add steel bar stock to the inside bottom center of the gate panel frame. z If the gate drops, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department for instructions. 11. Verify that the counterweight is not hitting the post base plate.
  • Page 98 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Horizontal Assembly Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock. Refer to the interlock installation section in the Panel Interlock installation manual.
  • Page 99 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Establish Placement Make sure the placement of the gate has been established. Follow instructions beginning in Section 16, page 14.
  • Page 100 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (VA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Entanglement hazard! Remove gloves, secure long hair, wear snug- fitting clothing, and avoid wearing jewelry while working with chains. Crush hazard! Keep hands outside and above the chain.
  • Page 101 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (VA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Install the Chains 4. Thread the chain over the sprockets on (continued) the header.
  • Page 102 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Attach the Gate 1. Use an appropriate li ing device to Panel to the carefully slide the gate panel up towards the gate header.
  • Page 103 If the gate continues to rise, add steel bar stock to the inside bottom center of the gate panel frame. z If the gate drops, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department for instructions. 11. Verify that the counterweight is not hitting the post base plate.
  • Page 104 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Single Vertical Acting (SVA) Gate - Milwaukee, WI 53209 Vertical Assembly Install the Gate Install the gate panel interlock. Refer to Interlock the interlock installation section in the installation manual.
  • Page 105 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly It is o en possible to assemble the gate on the Establish NOTE ground.
  • Page 106 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Prepare the Chains For shipping purposes, the single vertical in the Gate Posts acting gate panel counterweight is secured with a shipping screw located toward the...
  • Page 107 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Outside Bottom of Gate 16450-1000 PFL-180216-6 Top of Gate 1.
  • Page 108 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Entanglement hazard! Remove gloves, secure long hair, wear snug- fitting clothing, and avoid wearing jewelry while working with chains.
  • Page 109 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Assemble the 1. Place the gate panel face up between the guide tracks on the gate posts.
  • Page 110 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly Raise and Secure the Gate Falling gate hazard! Do not li the VA gate assembly by the header sha or by a single strap at the center of the header.
  • Page 111 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly 1. Plumb and square the gate posts using a Plumb and Square plumb bob or a level that is 4' (1219mm) the Gate...
  • Page 112 If the gate continues to rise, add steel bar stock to the inside bottom center of the gate panel frame. z If the gate drops, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department for instructions. 5. Verify that the counterweight is not hitting the post base plate.
  • Page 113 Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Horizontal Assembly The drop cord is supplied by PFlow Industries, NOTE Inc. The wires from the junction box on the carriage to the switch on the gate post is not supplied by PFlow Industries, Inc.
  • Page 114 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly Establish Placement Make sure the placement of the gate has been established.
  • Page 115 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly Entanglement hazard! Remove gloves, secure long hair, wear snug- fitting clothing, and avoid wearing jewelry while working with chains.
  • Page 116 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly Install the Chains 4. Thread the chain over the sprockets on (continued) the header.
  • Page 117 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly Assemble the 1. Place the gate panel face up between the guide tracks on the gate posts.
  • Page 118 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Installation Section 16 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly 1. Plumb and square the gate posts using a Plumb and Square plumb bob or a level that is 4' (1219mm) the Gate...
  • Page 119 If the gate continues to rise, add steel bar stock to the inside bottom center of the gate panel frame. z If the gate drops, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department for instructions. 5. Verify that the counterweight is not hitting the post base plate.
  • Page 120 Carriage Mounted Single Vertical Acting Milwaukee, WI 53209 (SVA) Gate - Vertical Assembly The drop cord is supplied by PFlow Industries, NOTE Inc. The wires from the junction box on the carriage to the switch on the gate post is not supplied by PFlow Industries, Inc.
  • Page 121 Before You Begin Before starting the installation, verify the job site dimensions and the dimensions of the delivered materials against the PFlow Industries, Inc. General Arrangement (GA) drawing. If the site conditions or the delivered materials do not match the GA drawing, please consult the PFlow Industries, Inc.
  • Page 122 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 The Purpose of the The electromechanical interlock is a safety device used to mechanically Gate Cable Interlock prevent the gate from opening. When the carriage is at that level and the gate is open, the VRC should not operate.
  • Page 123 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 1. Carriage Mounted Cam 2. Column Mounted Roller Arm 1. Control Cable A 3. Control Cable 2. GAL Device 4.
  • Page 124 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 General Descriptions The cable interlock consists of four (4) main items: z Carriage Cam z Column Mounted Roller Assembly z Control Cable z Gate Cable Interlock Assembly The carriage cam is mounted on the...
  • Page 125 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Peelle Terms 1. Control Cable 2. Locking Arm 3. T-nut, Peelle Interlock 16520-1000.SMG 4. Contact Arm PFL-181025-1 5. Flat, Interlock Actuator 6.
  • Page 126 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 z Control cables are designed to be non-repairable. If the control cable is damaged or worn out, the interlock may not operate properly. These issues could prevent the interlock from engaging and allow the gate panel to stay open while the carriage is moving from one level to another.
  • Page 127 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Straddle Placement 1. Channel, Unistrut 2. Cam 3. Nut, Unistrut, 3/8-16 4. Screw, HHC, 3/8-16 5. Washer, Flat, STD 3/8 6.
  • Page 128 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Adjust the The tension on the extension spring Interlock Assembly should be adjusted by positioning the cable on the angle bracket. The activation of the interlock is also adjusted by the position on the set collar.

  • Page 129: Enclosure Panels

    1-1/2" (38mm) angle frame and 16 gauge attened expanded metal designed to reject a ball 2" (51mm) in diameter. The PFlow Industries, Inc. GA drawing provides a “Plan View” for each level. Proper placement and appropriate size for layout and installation purposes is shown.
  • Page 130 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Enclosure Panels Section 18 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Enclosure panels have color coded tags. Each tag is a di erent color. Identify Components Level Tag Color 1st (bottom) Green Yellow Blue...
  • Page 131 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Enclosure Panels Section 18 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 16336-0400.SMG 16336-0400.SMG PFL-170822-1 PFL-170822-2 Filler Panel Corner Angle Figure 18-6 Figure 18-7 16342-0400.SMG 16947-0400.SMG PFL-170905-2 PFL-170905-1 Unistrut Attachment Wall Attachment Figure 18-8 Figure 18-9 Enclosures must be braced to the Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) or building...
  • Page 132 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Enclosure Panels Section 18 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 18 | 4 15709-0038 | Rev G | 2022-02-01 | e-mail csd@pflow.com...
  • Page 133 PFlow Industries, Inc. supplies the appropriate signage in a manila envelope in the parts crate with the original shipment. Contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department for signage if another language is needed.
  • Page 134 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Signage Locations Section 19 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 19 | 2 15709-0035 | Rev | 2022-02-01 | e-mail csd@pflow.com...
  • Page 135 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Landing Platform Section 20 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. or Ramp Milwaukee, WI 53209 Before You Begin Read this entire manual. Gate post extensions may be required to Install the Gate gain additional gate post height and provide Post Extensions clearance between the bottom of the gate...
  • Page 136 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Landing Platform Section 20 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. or Ramp Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 20 | 2 15709-0004 | Rev | 2022-02-01 | e-mail csd@pflow.com...
  • Page 137 Hydraulic uid is slippery. Wipe up spills immediately to reduce the risk of falls or slips. 21 Series | 15707-0007 | Rev A | 2022-02-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com Section 21 | 1...
  • Page 138 If contamination is suspected, ush the system and components. z Do not install the NPT ttings too tightly. The ttings may crack. Section 21 | 2 21 Series | 15707-0007 | Rev A | 2022-02-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com...

  • Page 139: Placement Considerations

    – 13/16-16 O-ring Face Seal (female) at both ends, 3/8" Inside diameter Hose –3/4-16 Straight Thread O-ring (into the cylinder), 13/16-16 Velocity Fuse O-ring Face Seal (male) to the hose 21 Series | 15707-0007 | Rev A | 2022-02-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com Section 21 | 3...
  • Page 140 9. Attach the 1/2" tting to the velocity fuse. 10. Tighten the 1/2" tting, then torque to 40 lb- (54 N-m). Repeat steps 1-10 for the other hydraulic cylinder. Section 21 | 4 21 Series | 15707-0007 | Rev A | 2022-02-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com...

  • Page 141: Hydraulic Hoses

    Provide adequate slack without pulling taut. z Avoid tangling with other VRC components. z Avoid any twists, kinks, and sharp bends. 21 Series | 15707-0007 | Rev A | 2022-02-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com Section 21 | 5...
  • Page 142 16217-7253.SMG 4. Oil Reservoir PFL-180611-1 5. Sight Glass 6. Data Tag 7. Oil Reservoir Drain 8. Control Panel Components of Hydraulic Pump Figure 21-6 Section 21 | 6 21 Series | 15707-0007 | Rev A | 2022-02-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com...
  • Page 143 6. Down Solenoid 7. Flow Control Valve 8. Relief Valve 9. High Pressure Connection 10. Pressure Switch 11. Pressure Gauge Components of Hydraulic Pump Figure 21-7 21 Series | 15707-0007 | Rev A | 2022-02-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com Section 21 | 7...
  • Page 144 Connect Vent to Tank Hydraulic Hoses Tee. See Figure 21-9, Item 3. Figure 21-9 8. Tighten the vent to tank hose ttings, then torque to 30 lb- (41 N-m). Section 21 | 8 21 Series | 15707-0007 | Rev A | 2022-02-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com...

  • Page 145: Start-Up Procedures

    5. Push the Send to 1 button on the push-button station. 6. Con rm that there are no leaks at any of the joints along the hydraulic system. 21 Series | 15707-0007 | Rev A | 2022-02-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com Section 21 | 9...
  • Page 146 If the pressure gauge on the hydraulic pump reaches the PSwitch PSI but the carriage NOTE does not raise, make a note of that value and contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department for troubleshooting assistance. Confirm that...
  • Page 147 The door should not open while traveling, and the VRC Safety Operation should continue to travel up. If the VRC stops but the gate door will not open, call PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer NOTE Support Department for troubleshooting assistance.
  • Page 148 Push the send to 1 button and contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department for troubleshooting assistance. Section 21 | 12 21 Series | 15707-0007 | Rev A | 2022-02-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com...
  • Page 155 Acceptance Date: Name/Phone: PFlow Rep Present: Title: Name: Company: Company: Please return a copy of this form to the PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department at csd@p ow.com. 15710-0017-VRC | Rev G | 2023-11-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com Section 25 | 1...
  • Page 156 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Acceptance Section 25 | F 414 352 9002 Certification - VRC 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Section 25 | 2 15710-0017-VRC | Rev G | 2023-11-15 | e-mail csd@pflow.com...

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