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Allied Construction Products, LLC Technical Manual Ho-Pac 300, 300B & 500, 500B
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SECTION 8.0
OPERATION
8.1 Pre-operation Checks
CAUTION
Repair or replace any damaged
components prior to operation. Do not
operate Ho-Pac until all faults are
corrected.
For safe and proper operation, perform a
thorough daily inspection of the equipment
before use.
Daily, before operating:
1. Ensure Ho-Pac is securely attached to
the carrier. Check mounting pins and
hardware for wear or damage.
2. Remove excess dirt and debris from Ho-
Pac. Excessive dirt on the Ho-Pac can
decrease performance.
3. Carefully inspect the following for
damage:
Check Spring mounts for cracks in
rubber or separation from end plate
Check Hoses and fittings for oil
leaks
Check Motor and valve for oil leaks
Check Threaded fasteners for
tightness
NOTE : See Section 10 for further
maintenance details.
8.2 Operation
NOTE :
To increase the equipment’s service
life, pay particular attention to correct
working methods.
IMPORTANT
Do not operate Ho-Pac with hydraulic
oil temperature above 180
o
F (80
o
C)
At temperatures below 32
o
F (0
o
C),
operate the Ho-Pac for a few minutes
without down force to allow the spring
mounts to warm.
Do not allow mounting frame to
contact base plate. Spring mount and
frame damage may result.
Do not use the Ho-Pac to lift or push
materials. Damage to spring mounts
and other components may result.
Do not operate the Ho-Pac underwater.
Bearing damage may result.
Do not operate the Ho-Pac without
base plate. A dynamic imbalance and
equipment damage may result.
CAUTION
Falls into open excavations
can cause serious injury.
Establish pedestrian barriers.
Ground vibrations may
collapse trench walls.
Excavations must be shored
to meet federal, state and local
guidelines.
IMPORTANT
Do not operate Ho-Pac beyond its
performance limits. Adhere to the
specifications listed in Section 5 of this
manual.