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Hydraulic Controls

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  Move trolley towards or away from operator.

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  Raise or lower the pipe roller boom.

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Engine Control Lever

All the way back to the left, shuts the engine off. All the way forward 

to the right, is the choke position. Between these two positions, the 

desired engine speed can be set.

IMPORTANT:

 Do not use the choke if the engine is warm or the 

ambient temperature is high.

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Hydraulic Fluid 

Proper fluid level is indicated on the sight gauge located on the 

hydraulic tank. 
Refer to the "Check Hydraulic Fluids" section of this manual for 

instructions on checking hydraulic fluid.

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Overview

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Summary of Contents for MegaMc

Page 1: ...Manual 6513401 Revision A 12 18 MegaMc Hydraulic Pipe Stand Operator s Manual Original Language English...

Page 2: ...oduct and other products could be protected by patents or have patents pending All the latest patent information is available at patent mcelroy com Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65warnings ca gov...

Page 3: ...lroy has been the only pipe fusion machine manufacturer to continuously offer advanced training Course offerings are meant to enhance your efficiency productivity and safety in the proper use of McElr...

Page 4: ...Fulton Street Tulsa Oklahoma 74158 0550 PHONE 918 836 8611 FAX 918 831 9285 EMAIL fusion McElroy com Note Certain repairs warranty work and inquiries may be directed at McElroy s discretion to an aut...

Page 5: ...erstand 3 1 Check Hydraulic Fluid 3 1 Check Engine Oil 3 1 Starting the HPU 3 2 Machine Controls 3 2 Stand Placement 3 3 Align Pipe with Fusion Machine 3 4 Lifting and Storage Lifting Safety 4 1 Lifti...

Page 6: ...chine 5 1 Check Hydraulic Fluid 5 1 Changing the Hydraulic Filter and Fluid 5 2 Pipe Stand Lubrication 5 2 Lifting Slings 5 3 Fasteners Must Be Tight 5 3 HPU Engine 5 3 Troubleshooting 5 4 Hydraulic F...

Page 7: ...ces IMPORTANT can help you do a better job or make your job easier in some way TX00030 12 1 92 PELIGRO PELIGRO WR00051 11 30 92 Read and Understand Do not operate this equipment until you have careful...

Page 8: ...92 Gas Powered Units Gasoline engines will cause explosions when operated in a hazardous environment Do not operate gas powered machines in a hazardous environment Do not place flammable substances ne...

Page 9: ...rolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor TX00953 2 19 97 FUEL CD00365c 3 31 97 PELIGRO Carbon Monoxide Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide can cause severe n...

Page 10: ...e hydraulic pressure may bleed off over time and lower the load TX03057 3 2 10 CD00784 1 13 10 CD00785 1 13 10 Units With Hydraulics It is important to remember that a sudden hydraulic oil leak can ca...

Page 11: ...specific regulations when lifting Safety warnings 1 Do not exceed rated load or lift loads other than the McElroy MegaMc Hydraulic Pipe Stand with the lifting sling 2 Do not operate a damaged or malf...

Page 12: ...ing of load 10 Lift Cylinders cylinders that raise or lower the boom 11 Guard Rail guards the HPU and controls and is used when stacking two pipe stands 12 Transverse Cylinder cylinder that moves the...

Page 13: ...6 Hydraulic Power Unit A Hydraulic fluid fill B Gasoline fill C Starter grip D Engine oil check and fill E System pressure gauge F Pressure relief valve The hydraulics are an open center flow system T...

Page 14: ...on Between these two positions the desired engine speed can be set IMPORTANT Do not use the choke if the engine is warm or the ambient temperature is high TX00959 5 14 96 PH04044 2 2 10 Hydraulic Flui...

Page 15: ...aintenance you choose 3 1 Operation STOP 12 22 92 Check Hydraulic Fluid Periodically check the hydraulic fluid level in reservoir All hydraulic cylinders must be retracted boom down and trolley toward...

Page 16: ...ine should be started each time the Pipe Stand is to be adjusted and then stopped To stop the engine at the end of the work day put the lever at the slow position S Turn the black fuel valve lever to...

Page 17: ...proper face off Do not position yourself under supported or raised pipe or near the end of the pipe Pipe could travel uncontrolled on the rollers in either direction and cause serious injury or death...

Page 18: ...neath it Raise the fusion machine up with stable blocking On very uneven terrain or when using small pipe in a larger fusion machine the pipe stand may not go high enough to align the pipe in the fusi...

Page 19: ...the pipe size at left of chart and fusion machine at top of chart Where the two intersect will fall within the operating envelope of either the 8 36 or 36 65 pipe stand or both The chart is based on t...

Page 20: ...sling or one missing parts 3 Do not lift persons 4 Do not lift a suspended load over persons 5 Do not leave a suspended load unattended 6 Do not remove or obscure warning labels 7 Read and understand...

Page 21: ...ce Forking The pipe stand has fork loops for lifting with a fork truck The forks must be at least 6 ft long Fork extensions can be added to shorter forks but the lifting and tipping capacity of the fo...

Page 22: ...ar fork loop Failure to move the boom may result in damage to pipe stand NOTICE Ensure fork is clear of trol ley lugs and is supporting the frame NOTICE Forks must be 6 feet long or longer and extend...

Page 23: ...kets on the bottom of the frame For shipping the top unit must be securely held down by straps so it won t slip off in transit Two stacked pipe stands that are securely strapped or banded together may...

Page 24: ...storing the pipe stand for an extended period of time refer to the engine operator s manual for long term storage procedures Grease all pins wheels and bearings Refer to the Maintenance section of thi...

Page 25: ...ant factor in the service life of this machine is cleanliness The machine should be cleaned with soap and water as needed When exposed to dust and mud in a field location the machine should be washed...

Page 26: ...ection of this manual for hydraulic fluid recommendations TX03075 2 4 10 5 2 Maintenance Pipe Stand Lubrication Use a grease gun to grease the following parts a Cylinder Pins 6 points b Boom Pins 2 po...

Page 27: ...son per ASME Standard B30 9 In severe service it should be inspected more frequently than yearly TX03072 3 2 10 Fasteners Must Be Tight Check all nuts bolts and snap rings to make certain they are sec...

Page 28: ...ng Proper coun terbalance valve setting is 1 1 4 turns clockwise from fully counter clockwise position Engine Will Not Start See the engine operator s manual for engine troubleshooting Load Will Not R...

Page 29: ...80 F over the ambient temperature depending on the pressure setting age of the pump wind etc Mobil Univis N46 hydraulic fluid is installed at our factory The advantage of this fluid is a wider temper...

Page 30: ...Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Tank Capacity 1 16 qt Engine Oil Type Refer to Engine Manual Engine Oil Capacity 0 69 qt Hydraulic Fluid Refer to Hydraulic Fluids Section TX03074 1 25 10 Specifications Length...

Page 31: ...his manual is waterproof tear resistant grease resistant abrasion resistant and the bonding quality of the printing ensures a readable durable product The material does not contain any cellulose based...

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