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  • Page 13: Section 4 | Important Safety Information

    VRC. Any other use of the VRC is strictly forbidden. Potential Risks and PFlow Industries, Inc. has attempted to protect against as many hazards as Possible Misuse possible. The following potential risks should be addressed before the VRC is put into operation: Risk of injury caused by falling products.
  • Page 14 Keep clear of unsupported platforms. Stay out of the area under a raised platform. If a maintenance operation requires the carriage to remain in the raised position, refer to Bulletin 15709-0083 for additional information or contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department for assistance.
  • Page 15 Climbing, sitting, walking, or riding on equipment while the equipment is in operation could result in death or serious injury. If this VRC needs to be modi ed in any way, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. for assistance. Do not make any unauthorized changes.
  • Page 16 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 Hydraulic Safety Precautions Wear personal protective equipment, such as gloves and safety glasses, whenever installing, servicing, or checking a hydraulic system.
  • Page 17 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 Inform personnel about the location and operation of emergency stops CAUTION and power disconnection points. During operation, the surfaces of some components may become hot. Avoid touching hot surfaces or wear protective gloves.
  • Page 18 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 Electrical Safety Precautions High Voltage! Employees servicing or maintaining VRCs may be exposed to death or serious personal injury if hazardous energy is not properly controlled.

  • Page 19: Section 4 | Important Safety

    www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209 Electrical Safety Precautions High Voltage! To prevent serious injury, death, or property damage, all electrical connections and permanent wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with applicable local or national electrical codes.
  • Page 20 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Important Safety Section 4 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Information Milwaukee, WI 53209...

  • Page 33: Transportation Damage And Claims

    PFlow Industries, Inc. is not responsible for damage due to shipping or receiving once the equipment has le the factory nor will PFlow Industries, Inc. file any claims for damage that may occur. Inspection Upon receipt, conduct an immediate inspection while the equipment is still on the truck or immediately a er it is moved to the receiving area.
  • Page 34 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Equipment Arrival Section 6 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Unpacking Milwaukee, WI 53209 Shipping Photograph Examples 1. Carriage 2. Parts Crate 3. Drivebase 4. Gates, etc. 5. Bracing 6. Columns Parts Crate Parts Crate Contents...

  • Page 35: Unpack The Equipment

    NOTE Notify PFlow Industries, Inc. by phone, FAX, or e-mail during the next business day if an event occurs during our non-working hours. Issuance of an authorization number does not guarantee approval and or payment.

  • Page 36: Recommended Tools

    www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Equipment Arrival Section 6 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Unpacking Milwaukee, WI 53209 Recommended Tools The following is a list of recommended tools necessary to expertly install the equipment to industry standards. This is only a guideline. Individual sites and applications may require additional items.

  • Page 37: Section 7 | Pre-Installation

    7. Determine if the weight and the size of the components exceed the li requirements to handle and li the heaviest load. If the weight of the load is in question, please contact the PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department.
  • Page 38 These discrepancies must be addressed immediately with PFlow Industries, Inc. 4. Report any discrepancies to the PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department. 5. Determine if additional bracing material is required.

  • Page 47: Section 11 | Placement

    www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Placement Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Before You Begin 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.
  • Page 48 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Placement Section 11 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Mark Alignment 5. Drop two plumb lines from the uppermost (continued) level roughly 2' (1219mm) on each side of the center line. The plumb line must be 1"...

  • Page 61: Before You Begin

    Bracing required. Illustrations in this section are to be used for reference only. Job site conditions may require a di erent alternative to those PFlow Industries Guidelines suggests in this document. A job speci c bracing drawing may be provided.
  • Page 62 (2) mounting plates NOTICE PFlow Industries, Inc. does not supply anchor bolts nor guarantee that the above material is su icient for the application. It is the installer’s responsibility to verify the information included in the shipping packet prior to commencing work.
  • Page 63 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Bracing Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Anchoring Guidelines 12944-0009.SMG 12944-0009.SMG PFL-1235 PFL-1231 Using a tie plate Figure 13-3 Welding to a curb angle Figure 13-4 12944-0009.SMG 12944-0009.SMG PFL-1240 PFL-1238...
  • Page 64 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Bracing Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Bracing Guidelines The following guidelines illustrate acceptable methods of attaching bracing to a building. Falling column hazard! To avoid serious personal injury or death, do not li the carriage or load the carriage until the VRC bracing is adequately sized and welded.
  • Page 65 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Bracing Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Bracing Guidelines 16551-0000-S.SMG PFL-171102-1 Facing a Mezzanine Figure 13-12...
  • Page 66 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Bracing Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Bracing Guidelines 9678-0036-S.SMG PFL-171102-2 Through a Cutout or Oversized Hole Figure 13-13...
  • Page 67 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Bracing Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Bracing Guidelines 10630-0000.SMG PFL-180315-1 10630-0000.SMG PFL-180315-2 Through a Floor Figure 13-14...
  • Page 68 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Bracing Section 13 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 73 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 74 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 75 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 76 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: Carriage Cam Column Mounted Roller Assembly Control Cable Gate Cable Interlock Assembly Carriage Cam The carriage cam is mounted on the...
  • Page 77 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 78 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 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 79 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 80 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 81 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Position the 1. The position of the roller on Roller Arm on the the cam is very important. The VRC Column roller must roll freely on the cam incline.
  • Page 82 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Position the Roller Arm on the VRC 5-1/2” (140mm) maximum 6” (152mm) Column (continued) 10168-1106-S.SMG PFL-2242 Pivot Arm and Angle Mounted in Opposite Configuration 1-3/4”...
  • Page 83 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 There is a right-hand and a le -hand NOTE version of the interlock. While facing the gate from the inside of the carriage, the le -hand latch actuator sha (Figure 17-21, item 2) points le .
  • Page 84 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 There is a right-hand and a le -hand NOTE version of the interlock. While facing the gate from the inside of the carriage, the le -hand latch actuator sha (Figure 17-24, item 2) points le .

  • Page 85: Electrical Switches

    www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Wire the See the job speci c wiring schematic Electrical Switches for proper wiring instructions. A gate status switch is supplied when the contacts are not being used.
  • Page 86 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Gate Cable Interlock Section 17 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...

  • Page 87: Section 18 | 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 88: Identify Components

    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 89 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 90 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Enclosure Panels Section 18 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 91 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 92 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Signage Locations Section 19 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 93 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 94 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Landing Platform Section 20 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. or Ramp Milwaukee, WI 53209...
  • Page 95 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Hydraulic Installation Section 21 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Start-Up Procedures Milwaukee, WI 53209 Before You Begin Read this entire manual. Hydraulic Safety Precautions Wear personal protective equipment, such as Nitrile gloves and safety glasses, whenever installing, servicing, or checking a hydraulic system.

  • Page 96: Section 21 | Hydraulic Installation

    www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Hydraulic Installation Section 21 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Start-Up Procedures Milwaukee, WI 53209 General Hydraulic Weepage is the normal accumulation of uid that passes the seals in the Information course of operation.

  • Page 97: Placement Considerations

    Drawing for on a level, static, and solid foundation Placement at the recommended oor level listed on the PFlow Industries, Inc. General Arrangement (GA) drawing. Placement Install the hydraulic pump and motor in a location that is easily accessible. The ability...
  • Page 98 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Hydraulic Installation Section 21 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Start-Up Procedures Milwaukee, WI 53209 Clean the Leave the shipping protection (caps and plugs) NOTE Fittings and installed in the hose fitting ends until the hoses are ready to be connected.

  • Page 99: Hydraulic Pump

    11. Tighten the hose, then torque to 30 lb- (41 N-m). If an additional hose(s) was received, an NOTE adapter is supplied by PFlow Industries, Inc. to couple the hoses together. Adapter – ¾-16 Straight Thread O-ring (into Thread Sizes...
  • Page 100 Adjustments to those factory settings should not be necessary. See Figure 21-5 for easy identi cation. Before making any adjustments, contact the PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department for help. Install the 1. Unscrew and remove the small plastic Breather Cap insert in the ll port.

  • Page 101: Start-Up Procedures

    Confirm Motor Rotation is correct a er any wiring change has been made. Figure 21-6 If nothing happens when the Send to 2 button is pushed, contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department for troubleshooting assistance. 3. Replace the fan cover.
  • Page 102 www.pflow.com P 414 352 9000 Hydraulic Installation Section 21 | F 414 352 9002 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. and Start-Up Procedures Milwaukee, WI 53209 Push the Send to 2 button on the push-button station. Make sure that the pump motor shuts o when the carriage deck reaches the second oor level. Shuts Off If the pump motor does not stop, do not leave the VRC unattended.

  • Page 103: Travel Speeds

    Travel Speeds carriage coming down. The speed of the carriage traveling up and traveling down should match. If the speeds do not match, adjust the flow control valve. Call PFlow Industries, Inc. NOTE Customer Support Department for troubleshooting assistance. 1. While you are at the rst level and the carriage is traveling up, attempt Safety Operation to open the rst level gate door.
  • Page 104 Make a note of the weight used, and the amount of time that the carriage deck held the position before dropping down. Push the Send to 1 button and contact PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department for troubleshooting assistance.

  • Page 107: Completion Checklist

    The customer received instructions regarding procedures in the event of a problem or safety related issues. Identify any unsafe condition. Document and report the condition immediately to the customer and then PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department. Do not allow the li to operate when unsafe conditions arise. Additional Notes or Follow-up Requirements...

  • Page 108: Post Installation Checklist

    The customer received instructions regarding procedures in the event of a problem or safety related issues. Identify any unsafe condition. Document and report the condition immediately to the customer and then PFlow Industries, Inc. Customer Support Department. Do not allow the li to operate when unsafe conditions arise. Additional Notes or Follow-up Requirements...

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