Dawson EMV 550, Owner'S Manual

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Personnel are at risk when within this area from:
• Falling piles – should the pile be handled incorrectly
• Liquids under high pressure and associated components
• Mechanical failures of equipment components
• Noise – wear ear protection equipment when inside this area
• Unexpected movement of the excavator (slewing, overturning)
TRANSPORTING THE VIBRATOR
When transporting the vibrator, ensure it is placed correctly in the stand.
Once in place on the stand the jaws must be closed. Release the hydraulic hoses from the excavator (the hard
jaws will remain closed) and cap the hose ends to prevent contamination. Disconnect the vibrator from the
excavator.
excavator mounted vibrator
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MODEL
EMV70 EMV220 EMV300 EMV450 EMV550
MAX PILE MASS 800kg 800kg 800kg 1,000kg 1,400kg
LIFTING CHAIN SWL
(t= 1000kg)
3.2t 3.2t 3.2t 1.6t STD CHAIN
3.2t ADAPTOR
1.6t STD CHAIN
3.2t ADAPTOR
continued - basic safety points
TRANSPORTING PILES ON SITE
Transporting a pile using the vibrator should only be done over a small distance, with the clamp fully engaged
on the pile top and with the lifting chain fitted. The load should be carried as close to the ground as possible
to minimise falling risk. Should the grip on the pile be reduced during this procedure, the excavator must
stop, and a better grip effected. Should a pile slip then the lifting chain could snap and cause an accident.
When transporting a pile extreme care must be taken to ensure that no one is in the High Risk Area and that
the pile is handled in such a way as to ensure no danger to site personnel at any time.
In order to avoid extensive transporting, have the piles laid out as close to the point of installation as
possible. Do not use the excavator with the EMV550 installed to handle bundles of piles around the job site.
The maximum pile weight allowed to be transported by each EMV model is shown in the table below:
RATCHET STRAP
SECURING EMV TO STAND
JAWS CLOSED IN STAND