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APE 100 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Wick drain vibro with bottom sprocket drive and 350 power unit with cummins m11
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

MANUAL
(condensed version)
BOTTOMDRIVE
SERIAL NUMBER:
MODEL 100 WICK DRAIN VIBRO WITH
BOTTOM SPROCKET DRIVE AND
350 POWER UNIT with Cummins M11

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  • Page 1: Operation And Maintenance

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL (condensed version) BOTTOMDRIVE SERIAL NUMBER: MODEL 100 WICK DRAIN VIBRO WITH BOTTOM SPROCKET DRIVE AND 350 POWER UNIT with Cummins M11...
  • Page 2 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE MANUAL 7032 SOUTH 196th - KENT, WA 98032 - (253) 872-0141 / FAX (253) 872-8710 Revision Record Change Page Date Revision Description Number Number 1/97 Misc. changes and updates to all pages 2/97 Misc. changes per mark-ups, added manifold dwgs. 9/99 Change manual from vibro to add wick drain machine Page...
  • Page 3 Preface General This manual covers the Model 100 Vibro with center hole complete with sprocket drive and the Model 350 Power Unit. The data provided in this manual gives the necessary information to operate and maintain APE equipment. The listed procedures are to be performed by qualified personnel who have an understanding of the equipment and who follow all safety precautions.
  • Page 4 I-2. Machine Specifications ................1-2 A. Model 100 Vibro ................1-2 B. Model 350 Power Unit ..............1-2 I-3. General Description of 100 Vibro ..............1-3 A. Suppressor Housing ................. 1-4 B. The Vibrator Gearbox ............... 1-5 C. Clamp Attachment ................1-6 D.
  • Page 5 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE MANUAL 7032 SOUTH 196th - KENT, WA 98032 - (253) 872-0141 / FAX (253) 872-8710 Table of Contents (Continued...) VII. MODEL 350 POWER UNIT ..................7-1 VII-1. Hydraulic Circuitry ................... 7-1 A. Clamp Circuit ................... 7-1 B. Drive Circuit ..................7-1 C.

  • Page 6: Fax (253)

    OPERATION / MAINTENANCE MANUAL 7032 SOUTH 196th - KENT, WA 98032 - (253) 872-0141 / FAX (253) 872-8710 Safety Precautions (This list of precautions must be followed at all times to ensure personal & equipment safety.) 1. Read this manual from beginning to end before operating or working on this machine. 2.
  • Page 7 7-11 Table List Table Title Page 1-A. Machine Specifications - Model 100 Vibro ........1-2 1-B. Machine Specifications - Model 350 Power Unit ......1-2 2-A. Component Identification Model 100 Vibro ........ 2-2 2-B. Hose Identification Model 100 Vibro ..........2-3 2-C.
  • Page 8 If requested by APE, products or parts for which a warranty claim is made are to be returned transportation prepaid to APE. Any improper use, including operation after...
  • Page 9 7032 SOUTH 196th - KENT, WA 98032 - (253) 872-0141 / FAX (253) 872-8710 I. GENERAL INFORMATION I-1. Machine Features APE MODEL 100 VIBRO/SPROCKET DRIVE FOR INSTALLING WICK DRAINS. VIBRO CAN BE USED FOR DRIVING OR EXTRACTING ALL TYPES OF PILES...

  • Page 10: I-2. Machine Specifications

    7032 SOUTH 196th - KENT, WA 98032 - (253) 872-0141 / FAX (253) 872-8710 I. GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued...) I-2. Machine Specifications Vibro dynamic force: 25 tons I-2A. Model 100 Vibro - (Table 1-A.) Eccentric moment: 1000 in-lbs Frequency: 0 to 1600 cpm BOTTOMDRIVE...
  • Page 11 The Model 100 operates in a frequency range of 400 to 1,670 cycles per minute depending on the hydraulic flow and on the hydraulic motors fitted to the gear train. The Model 100 is especially suited for driving or extracting wick drain mandrels.
  • Page 12 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE MANUAL 7032 SOUTH 196th - KENT, WA 98032 - (253) 872-0141 / FAX (253) 872-8710 I. GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued...) The Suppressor Housing I - 3A. The suppressor housing is located at the top of the machine. It is designed to absorb the vibration generated from the vibrator gearbox.
  • Page 13 This design is unique to the industry and was developed by the engineers of APE to solve a number of problems associated with other types of wick drain machines. Both the eccentric and the drive gear have been helically cut to provide high speed operation with reduced noise and wear.
  • Page 14 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE MANUAL 7032 SOUTH 196th - KENT, WA 98032 - (253) 872-0141 / FAX (253) 872-8710 I. GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued...) I-3C. The sprocket drive The sprocket drive transfers torque to the mandrel. Each sprocket is double sided and has a hub in the center.

  • Page 15: D. Optional Attachments

    I. GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued...) I-3D. Optional Attachments The following are some of the optional attachments for the APE Vibratory Hammers. (Contact APE or your local APE distributor for more information about these and other available equipment.) 7 ft. Caisson Beam (#901000) 8 ft.

  • Page 16: I-4. General Description Of Model 350 Power Unit

    I-4. General Description of Model 350 Power Unit The Model 100 Wick drain machine sprocket drives run off the APE Model 350 power unit. The engine is mounted to a tubular frame that also serves as a diesel fuel tank. A sheet metal and tube frame covers the engine and is equipped with locking doors for protection from the environment.
  • Page 17 II-1. Component Identification - Model 100 Vibratory gearbox Note: The components above are for the standard Model 100 vibro. The wick drain vibro has a tube in the center. The eccentrics on the wick machine are cut away in the center to allow the tube to pass through it.
  • Page 18 98032 - (253) 872-0141 / FAX (253) 872-8710 II. COMPONENT DEFINITION (Continued...) II-1. Component Identification The following is a general listing of the APE 100 major components and part numbers. (Please see Figure 2-A. for component location.) Table 2-A. Component Identification...
  • Page 19 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE MANUAL 7032 SOUTH 196th - KENT, WA 98032 - (253) 872-0141 / FAX (253) 872-8710 II. COMPONENT DEFINITION (Continued...) II-3. Model 350 Power Unit Skid Identification -MODEL 350 WEIGHT: 10,000 lbs LENGTH: 122 inches WIDTH: 66 inches HEIGHT: 78 inches Figure 2-C.

  • Page 20: Ii. Major Component Definition

    II. MAJOR COMPONENT DEFINITION (Continued...) II-4. Quick Disconnect Couplings The APE Quick Disconnect Couplings are high pressure hydraulic couplings designed for rugged applications. Service in many such applications has proven the design compatible to extreme pressures, structural and system induced shock loads. The construction of the coupling assembly promotes ease of use and maintenance.

  • Page 21: Ii-5. Tool Set Identification

    Mounted inside the Model 350 Power Unit is a set of tools frequently used for the maintenance of the APE Model 100 Vibro. The following figure and table shows the location and the use for each tool. Table 2-E. Tool Set Identification...

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