APE ROBOVIBE, Operating And Maintenance Manual

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VIBRATORY
DRIVER/EXTRACTOR
II. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
C. RIGGING OF VIBRATOR (CONTINUED)
b. Check the fit of the yoke pin in the bucket pivot bore on the stick. If
bushings were provided, check the pin fit with bushings installed. Maximum
pin (bushing) clearance should not exceed .04”(1mm).
. If all fits are correct, connect ROBOVIBE yoke to the excavator stick.
d. Move excavator to the ROBOVIBE location. Lift, and safely support.
the ROBOVIBE in a vertical position.
e. Connect the yoke to the ROBOVIBE, using the excavator swivel pins.
NOTE: If frequent changes are anticipated, between pile driving and
digging operations, it may be more convenient to install quick disconnect
fittings on the
and bucket cylinder pipes. Contact APE, or your
excavator dealer, for advice on quick disconnects fittings.
. AUXILIARY CIRCUIT: Most excavators are equipped with internal valving,
and piping along the boom and stick, to accommodate breakers and other
types of auxiliary attachments. Use this auxiliary circuit to operate the
ROBOVIBE.
However, some excavators only have one way flow in
their auxiliary circuit, which will not allow its use with a ROBOVIBE.
Secondly, many excavators use drastically reduced tubing and hose
diameters in their auxiliary circuit, which will generate excessive heat
with the oil flows required by a ROBOVIBE. Finally, the types of cab
mounted controls used in some excavators will not allow the fine control
desirable for ROBOVIBE operations. Prior to connecting the
ROBOVIBE to the excavator auxiliary circuit, contact APE or your
excavator dealer.
. Measure the lengths of hydraulic hose that will be required to connect the
NPT fittings on the ROBOVIBE Rototilt mechanism to the control
manifold (mount on boom). Include enough extra hose length to allow the
ROBOVIBE to tilt forward using the excavator bucket cylinder. See
manifold assembly drawing D8834 for the location of the fittings.
. Measure the lengths of low pressure, hydraulic hose that will be required to
connect the NPT fitting on the ROBOVIBE manifold, to excavator
hydraulic reservoir, in the engine compartment. (this hose will have to be
tied to the boom and stick to prevent fouling). Include enough extra
hose length to allow the full range of motion of the excavator stick and
boom.
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