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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HRD-1 and HRD-58
Hydraulic Ground Rod Drivers
Serial Codes GMJ and GMK
Read and understand all of the instructions
and safety information in this manual before
operating or servicing this tool.
Register this product at www.greenlee.com
52033905 REV 5
© 2011 Greenlee Textron Inc.
6/11
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Table of Contents
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Summarization of Contents
Instruction Manual Overview
Product Introduction and Safety First
Manual introduces the HRD-1/HRD-58 drivers and highlights essential safety information for operation.
Product Description and Manual Purpose
HRD-1 and HRD-58 Description
Details the HRD-1 and HRD-58 Hydraulic Ground Rod Drivers, their features, and capabilities.
Manual's Objectives and Other Resources
Outlines the manual's intent, lists related publications, and provides website for replacement manuals.
Critical Safety Information
Understanding Safety Alerts
Explains the safety alert symbol, signal words (Danger, Warning, Caution), and their meanings.
Essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Covers essential safety precautions for operating the tool, including eye, hearing, and foot protection.
Hydraulic Power Source Safety Limits
Details critical safety limits for hydraulic power source, including flow, pressure, and back pressure.
Skin Injection Hazard Warning
Warns about the danger of hydraulic fluid injection and advises immediate medical attention if injured.
Advanced Safety Precautions
Tool Handling and Electrical Hazards
Addresses hazards like hot surfaces, electric shock, and proper handling of hoses and tools.
Operational Control and System Integrity
Emphasizes maintaining tool control, proper flow reversal, and accumulator pressure warnings.
Operational Safety and Handling
Vibration, Weight, and Fluid Handling
Advises on managing vibration, lifting heavy tools, and handling hydraulic oil safely.
Hose Inspection and Bystander Safety
Provides guidance on inspecting hoses, intended use, and ensuring bystander safety during operation.
Hydraulic Connection and Emergency Stop
Details procedures for connecting/disconnecting hydraulic hoses and the emergency stop protocol.
Component Identification
Ground Rod Driver Parts Diagram
Identifies key parts of the HRD-1 and HRD-58 Hydraulic Ground Rod Drivers with a labeled diagram.
Technical Specifications
HRD-1 and HRD-58 Specifications
Lists technical specifications like hydraulic system type, weight, working pressure, and fluid requirements.
Hydraulic Power Source Requirements
Details maximum hydraulic power source limits and optimal operating conditions for the tool.
Hydraulic System Schematic
Presents a schematic diagram illustrating the hydraulic system configuration for the tool.
Hydraulic Fluid Recommendations
Fluid Viscosity and Type Selection
Specifies ideal and allowable viscosity ranges and lists applicable hydraulic oil types with temperature ratings.
Hoses and Fittings Installation
Hose Connection and OC/CC Systems
Explains how to connect/disconnect hoses and adjust the remote valve for open-center/closed-center systems.
Typical Hydraulic Setup
Illustrates a typical setup for connecting the hydraulic power source, remote valve, and tool.
Operating the Hydraulic Driver
Pre-Operation Safety and Control
Reviews critical safety warnings, PPE, and maintaining tool control before operation.
Emergency Stop Procedure
Provides instructions for safely stopping the tool in an emergency situation.
Step-by-Step Operation
Starting and Driving Ground Rods
Details steps for starting the power source, inserting rod, lifting, driving, and removing the driver.
Maintenance Procedures
Daily, Monthly, and Annual Tasks
Lists maintenance tasks including cleaning, inspections, and professional servicing requirements.
Long-Term Storage Guidelines
Provides guidance on protecting the striking piston against corrosion during long-term storage.
Accumulator Recharging
Accumulator Nitrogen Recharging
Step-by-step instructions for safely recharging the accumulator with nitrogen, including safety warnings.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Problem, Cause, and Remedy Guide
Provides a table of common problems, their probable causes, and recommended remedies for the tool.
Illustrations and Parts Lists
Main Assembly Illustration
Diagram of the main components of the HRD-1 and HRD-58 drivers.
Main Parts List
Detailed list of parts for the main assembly, with part numbers and quantities.
Handles, Hoses, Valve Parts
Illustrations and parts list for the handles, hoses, and remote control valve assembly.
Nose Part Details
Diagrams and parts list specific to the nose part for both HRD-1 and HRD-58 models.
Contact and Support Information
Greenlee Customer Support
Provides contact details, phone numbers, and website for Greenlee Utility for support and inquiries.
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