Dawson EMV 550, Owner'S Manual

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DIMENSIONS A B C D E F G H
mm 646 190 370 708 555 1137 1477 50
in 25.4 7.48 14.5 27.9 21.85 44.8 58.2 1.97
* REQUIRED FLOW = MAX. FREQUENCY
MACHINE HAS INTEGRAL FLOW REGULATOR UPTO 120 L/min.
• The vibrator should only be operated by suitably qualified personnel.
• The vibrator/clamps not to be used for lifting operations.
• It is prohibited to leave an element suspended in the clamps of a vibrator, which is free hanging and out
of operation.
• Don’t leave the vibrator clamped on a pile without being attached to the excavator.
• Extraction pulling force not to be exceeded.
• Pile to be secured to the lifting chain of equal lifting or greater capacity to the load held in the clamp.
• It is prohibited to use vibrator as an impact hammer, by hammering with open clamp.
• There should be visual contact between operator and slinger (banksman) at all times.
• Monitor the piling operation constantly – stop the process immediately if any danger occurs.
• Do not operate the vibrator if any person is within the High Risk Area – see high risk definition..
• Consider machine stability at all times.
• The operator should inspect the equipment for defects every day and before being taken in to service. Any
defects that affect operational safety should be corrected before the equipment is taken into service.
• Pay attention to the Safe Working Load of all lifting accessories at all times. (See auxillary equipment).
• The working area should be properly illuminated.
• Work safely at all times and within the requirements of all local legislation.
• The vibrator can become very hot during operation – do not touch it unless wearing appropriate
protective clothing.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?
Those who are in charge of, or responsible for, the use and maintenance must ensure that the vibrator and all it's
auxiliary equipment are in good condition.
Piling should only be carried out under the supervision of an appropriately qualified and experienced person who
can assess that the work is carried out safely.
The excavator operator must ensure that his communication signals are understood, by those on the ground, and
followed. During piling operations he must watch out for any potential hazards.
WORKING CONDITIONS / ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
Vibrators should only be operated and driven on firm ground with clear visibility of the working area and the
process monitored constantly. Operators must have a clear understanding of the site assessment and method
statement. This assessment will cover risks and site actions that have been implemented for the event of adverse
weather conditions.
The vibrator stand must stay upright on level ground (at all times) to avoid personnel injury.
WORKING NEAR UNDERGROUND / OVERHEAD OBSTACLES
Before the start of any piling work it is up to the contractor to identify if there are any underground cables, utilities
and overhead obstacles within the working area which could be dangerous to personnel, including but not limited
to live electrical cables. This should be fully covered in the site specific method statement. All personnel on site
should have a full understanding of the risks. In the case of unforeseeable contact or damage of an underground
/ overhead obstacle, then work must stop immediately and the person in charge informed.
THE HIGH RISK AREA
This is an area defined as that being within an approximate radius of the vibrator which is calculated by the
following formula: Pile length (m) + ½(Pile Length)
This area can be either this or within the slewing radius of the excavator, whichever is greater. The High Risk
Area is active while the vibrator is working or the excavator is in operation. (Please refer to operator’s instruction
for full details)
basic safety points
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