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Handling Grapple (GHG)

SAFETY & OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for GHG 100

Page 1: ...Handling Grapple GHG SAFETY OPERATOR S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...E mail tchoo genesisattachments com Europe Africa Middle East Genesis GmbH Teramostrasse 23 87700 Memmingen Germany Phone 49 83 31 9 25 98 0 Fax 49 83 31 9 25 98 80 genesis europe com E mail info gen...

Page 3: ...e Warranty Registration Form must be filled out by the dealer or customer and returned to Gen esis indicating the date the attachment went into service Possible Variations Genesis cannot anticipate ev...

Page 4: ...Safely Operate Equipment 10 Transporting the Attachment 11 Equipment Condition 11 Working Overhead 11 Power Lines 11 Use Care with Hydraulic Fluid Pressure 12 Prioritized Oil Flow 13 Emergency Situati...

Page 5: ...uit Auxiliary Valve on Machine 30 GENERAL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 31 Efficient and Productive Operation 31 HYDRAULIC START UP 32 Start up Procedure 32 HYDRAULIC ROTATION MAINTENANCE 33 Mounting Bolts 3...

Page 6: ...result in injury or death This statement is used where serious injury or death could result if the instructions are not followed properly WARNING This statement is used where minor or moderate injury...

Page 7: ...ove and replace any damaged or worn parts Before Operating 3 Warn all others in the area that you are about to start operation 3 Perform the Check the Equipment steps outlined in this manual 3 Check u...

Page 8: ...retaining bolts 3 Check cylinders for dents barrel or dings rod GOOD CONDITION P WARNING Serious injury or death could result if warnings or instruc tions regarding carrier stability and the work area...

Page 9: ...least 75 feet away from the area of operation and equipment movement Let all other workers and bystanders know you are preparing to start DO NOT operate until everyone is clear Always be properly sea...

Page 10: ...ills ridges banks and slopes Avoid operating across a slope which could cause the carrier to overturn 3 Reduce speed when driving over rough terrain on a slope or when turning to avoid overturning the...

Page 11: ...g Falling Object Protection Structures or FOPS are neces sary for any application where material is to be handled overhead Transporting the Attachment 3 Travel only with the attachment in a safe trans...

Page 12: ...njected fluid see a doctor immediately 3 Wear safety glasses and protective clothing and use a piece of cardboard or wood when searching for hydraulic leaks Do Not Use Your Hands See illustration belo...

Page 13: ...p erations or high reach conditions Emergency Situations Always be prepared for emergencies Make sure a fire extinguisher is available Be familiar with its operation Make sure to inspect and service t...

Page 14: ...dents or tipping Make sure the load is held securely in the tines Do not move a loaded attachment if load is loose or dangling Make sure the load is pinched between the tines never cradle a load Place...

Page 15: ...2020 Genesis Attachments LLC Genesis GHG Handling Grapple 15 ATTACHMENT MARKINGS Serial Number Weld On Product Model Logo...

Page 16: ...Genesis Doing so may cause structural failure and void the warranty Do not operate an attachment without the case drain line properly installed if the attachment uses a rotation system that requires a...

Page 17: ...ove paint before welding or heating Hazardous fumes dust can be generated when paint is heated by welding soldering or using a torch Do all work outside or in a well ventilated area and dispose of pai...

Page 18: ...ment for cracks visual check Grease Cylinder pins the fittings on the end of the cylinder Pivot pins drag link pins Eight Hour Checklist Perform four hour checklist plus the following Grease Bracket p...

Page 19: ...two full rotations The cylinder and pivot should be greased at four hours and eight hours of operation while the attachment is warm The bracket and rotation should be greased at the end of an eight h...

Page 20: ...ble to the area being welded without allowing cur rent to pass through the pivot pins cylinder pin cylinder swivel motor or slewing ring If you are welding on the frame connect weld clamp to the frame...

Page 21: ...for grain as indicated by arrows Red lines indicate hard surfacing pattern After build up is complete grind material to be flush with the flat surfaces of the tool Hard Surfacing Patterns Where parall...

Page 22: ...ern with the grain using E7018 electrode Peen each pass Do not apply a stringer directly on the edge Start the first pass 1 4 from the edge Stagger the ends of the stringer welds so they do not end in...

Page 23: ...the attachment below the recom mended flow and or pressure range may damage the rotate motor Model Flow Pressure GHG 75 24 GPM 91 LPM 5 000 PSI 345 Bar GHG 100 125 32 GPM 121 LPM Model Flow Pressure C...

Page 24: ...result in serious personal injury and equipment damage Improper torques will also cause uneven wear on the slewing ring Rotating components must be greased daily Grease fittings are located on the ou...

Page 25: ...ve to rotate 5 Adjust the corresponding relief valve to the pressure specified in the rotation valve settings table 6 Repeat for the other direction 7 Reduce supply pressure to the pressure reducer va...

Page 26: ...be rotated and exchanged to get four wear edges as described below As blade 1 wears Rotate 180 to use corner 3 Exchange to the other end of the tine to use corner 4 Rotate one final time to use edge...

Page 27: ...avator over the stick mounting pin Retract the bucket cylinder to move the H link out of the way Carefully lower the stick tip into the GHG lugs and align pin holes Install the stick pin and cover str...

Page 28: ...le 28 The rotator requires an additional hydraulic circuit These diagrams show the installation of the additional circuit Refer to the Hydraulic Rotation Maintenance section of this manual for valve d...

Page 29: ...tation Valve Three position tandem center spring centered with anti cavi tation checks Relief Setting 1950 mounted on excavator Hydraulic Motor Mount Valves in Excavator Motion Control Valve Rotate Wo...

Page 30: ...ne Rotate Valve Closed center three position spring centered with anti cavitation checks Relief valve setting 1 950 PSI mounted on excavator Hydraulic Motor Motion Control Valve Flow Controls Rotate W...

Page 31: ...nt and Productive Operation Operators should become accustomed to performing work in the most proficient manner possible Material processing areas should be as close as safely possible to the location...

Page 32: ...ator hydraulic system Do not operate the grapple circuit during the warm up period 3 After the excavator has reached normal operating temperature set the engine to idle speed 3 Slowly fill the bore en...

Page 33: ...uipment Improper torques will also cause uneven wear on the slewing ring See the Genesis Fastener Manual for proper bolt torque specifications Grease Slewing Ring Rotating components must be greased d...

Page 34: ...ing internally Replace swivel seals Tine cylinder s is bypassing internally Replace cylinder seals Tine closing and opening speed is slow Flow from excavator is too slow Check excavator hydraulic syst...

Page 35: ...ressing foot switch Incorrect pressure settings reset Does not rotate in one direction No electrical power to one side test for 24V at plugs on directional valve while depressing foot switch Check if...

Page 36: ...he factory Replacement parts must be ordered using a purchase order number Shipping is standard ground Overnight shipping is available by request and Genesis will not cover the shipping charge When th...

Page 37: ...h invoices open beyond 60 days are subject to review and may be placed on C O D status without further notice Returns Unused Genesis parts may be returned with proper documentation Return shipping is...

Page 38: ...R FORM E mail to the Genesis Parts Department genesisparts genesisattachments com For assistance call 715 395 5252 Customer Phone Shipping Address Purchase Order Model Date Contact E mail Billing Addr...

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