Dawson 5600D EMV550v3, Operator'S Instructions/Spare Parts List

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2.0 INTRODUCTION
The Excavator Mounted Vibrator (EMV) attachment is a perfect tool for readily converting any
suitable size of excavator into a highly productive pile driving machine.
Piles can be lifted from a stack on the ground, engaged into a powerful hydraulic grip then
positioned at will on a job site for vibrating and pushing into the ground. If the pile line is incorrect
or the position inaccurate then simply pull the piles back out.
This ability to drive and extract sheet piles has made the unit particularly attractive to utility
contractors where temporary sheet pile shoring has to be driven before excavation can commence.
Following completion of the utility installation or repair and trench backfill the excavator can be
quickly converted to a pile extractor to remove the sheets.
Once removed the sheet piles can be easily and safely laid down on the ground in a controlled and
safe manner.
The EMV550 product is extremely versatile and readily adapts to most suit excavators from 30 to
55 tonnes. Hydraulic power supply is taken from the excavators bucket ram circuit providing
adequate power is available. Other than the addition of a small drain line directly back to the
excavators tank there are no other special modifications to the base machine and no electrical
system is required. The operator uses standard controls.
Maximum pile lengths are determined by excavator boom length but typical pile lengths are up to
7m (25’) or more.
The contents of this manual are intended to give guidance on the installation, safe use and
maintenance of the EMV product. It is not intended to be an exhaustive detailing of the
manufacturers detailed knowledge of the product. Technical advise on this product is available
through the manufacturer and their network of worldwide distributors.
Further training with Dawson Construction Plant Ltd can be provided as required. Please contact:
Dawson Construction Plant Ltd
Chesney Wold
Bleak Hall
Milton Keynes
England
MK6 1NE
Tel : +44 (0)1908 240300
Fax: +44 (0)1908 240222
Email: dawson@dcpuk.com
Website: www.dcpuk.com