Hopkins EPP56 User Manual

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USER MANUAL
EPP56-1VE
HYDRAULIC
POWER
UNIT
Version 3
(25072024)
EC HOPKINS LTD
82 Kettles Wood Drive
Woodgate Business Park
Birmingham B32 3DB UK
Tel: +44 (0)121 506 6095
enquiries@echopkins.com
www.echopkins.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL EPP56-1VE HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT Version 3 (25072024) EC HOPKINS LTD 82 Kettles Wood Drive Woodgate Business Park Birmingham B32 3DB UK Tel: +44 (0)121 506 6095 enquiries@echopkins.com www.echopkins.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Spare Parts and Accessories.………………..………………..…………...……………12 Electrical Circuit Diagram…………….……………………..……….…..…..…………..13 Hydraulic Schematic…….…………………………..……..……….….…………………15 EU Declaration of Conformity………………………..……………….…………………..16 UK Declaration of Conformity…………………………………………………………….17 Warranty…………………………………………..…………………….…………………..18 Technical Support: - EC Hopkins Ltd Unit 1, 82 Kettles Wood Drive Woodgate Business Park Birmingham B32 3DB UK Tel: +44 (0)121 506 6095 Email:...
  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    SAFTEY SYMBOLS Warning of serious injury/death or damage to equipment Caution Information / Helpful hints This manual aims to provide the user with information to allow safe operation, maintenance and adjustment of the power unit. Always observe safety symbols throughout this manual and on equipment labels / information plates.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Keep all parts of your body away from the work area and local safety regulations. working parts of the power unit. The EPP56 will provide safe and dependable • Do not operate the unit within 1m of service if operated in accordance with the...
  • Page 6: Equipment Labels

    EQUIPMENT LABELS...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS HPU MODEL EPP56-1VE HYDRAULIC PERFORMANCE @ 50Hz Supply Hyd Circuit Type Single Circuit Hyd Oil Flow Rate Variable 20 to 56lpm Nominal Working Pressure 155bar Pressure Relief Valve Max Setting 175bar HYDRAULIC TOOL COMPATIBILITY HTMA Type I, Type II, Type III...
  • Page 8: Technical Overview

    TECHNICAL OVERVIEW The EPP56 Hydraulic Power Unit is a versatile relay which prevents the motor from starting up compact unit which meets the requirements of in the wrong rotation, it also includes features the most demanding marine and offshore for over current and thermal protection.
  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION PREPARATION FOR USE Set the electrical isolator switch on the control box to the ON position and ensure the ‘WHITE’ DO NOT operate this hydraulic power POWER ON indicator illuminates. unit until you have thoroughly read this Start the unit by pressing the ‘GREEN’ START manual and familiarized yourself with all operating controls.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Verify operation of the air blast hydraulic cooler fan and thermostat. Before carrying out any major work disconnect unit from Check all bolts and fasteners are secure, refix electrical power supply. or tighten any that are found to be lose. DAILY Check hydraulic oil level is above the minimum SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 11: Test Instructions

    TEST INSTRUCTIONS A hydraulic tester, ideally calibrated, will be needed to conduct these tests. The tester will need a flowmeter, pressure gauge, restrictor valve & temperature gauge. CHECKING HYDRAULIC FLOW RATE this can also be detected by a flicker of the testers pressure gauge needle.
  • Page 12: Storage

    Move the units hydraulic control valve lever to Continue to run the power unit and allow the oil the ON position and confirm hydraulic oil is temperature to rise to approx. 55° C at which passing through the tester. point fully open the testers restrictor valve to remove the pressure load.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Electric motor will not start Power cable not connected Connect unit to power supply using suitably rated cable Fault with power supply circuit Get a suitably qualified electrician to investigate and remedy the power source Isolator switch not turned on Locate isolator switch on units (WHITE POWER ON indicator control box and switch to on...
  • Page 14: Spare Parts And Accessories

    SPARE PARTS & ACCESSORIES Spares List for EPP56-1VE Part No. Description Par No. Description N00154 Filter Service Kit N00140 High Pressure Filter Assy FIRG34BSP Flat Face Coupler Set N00153 High Pressure Filter Element N00186 ON/OFF Flow Control Valve N00147 Suction Filter Element...
  • Page 15: Electrical Circuit Diagram

    ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...
  • Page 16 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...
  • Page 17: Hydraulic Schematic

    HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 18: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    None Measurements: Measured Sound Power Level: 93 dB L Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 96 dB L Noise related value: Installed Power 18.5kW EC Hopkins Limited, Woodgate Business Park, Birmingham B32 3DB, UK Name: Andrew Gray Signature: Position: Technical Manager Date:...
  • Page 19: Uk Declaration Of Conformity

    None Measurements: Measured Sound Power Level: 93 dB L Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 96 dB L Noise related value: Installed Power 18.5kW EC Hopkins Limited, Woodgate Business Park, Birmingham B32 3DB, UK Name: Andrew Gray Signature: Position: Technical Manager Date:...
  • Page 20: Warranty

    The findings by that supplier as to why the part failed will be binding. With an ongoing design and development program EC Hopkins Ltd reserve the right to alter the design or specification of any product without prior notice.
  • Page 21 NOTES...
  • Page 24 EC HOPKINS LTD 82 Kettles Wood Drive Woodgate Business Park Birmingham, B32 3DB, UK +44 (0)121 506 6095 www.echopkins.com...

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