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PAGE 16 — BPX GASOLINE VIBRATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/28/17)
Head and Shaft Connections
Before operating the BPX, follow the instructions below
to connect the flexible shaft, vibrator head, and vibrator.
Connecting the Flexible Shaft and Vibrator Head
Perform the following procedure to attach the FS series or
FSN series flexible shaft to the vibrator and vibrator head.
Refer to Figure 4.
12. Pull up on the Quick Disconnect (Q.D.) locking knob
and insert the Q.D. coupler into the eccentric end bell
assembly.
13. Attach the vibrating head to the other end of the flexible
shaft. The use of a small amount of pipe thread sealant
(Red Loctite
®
271™) is recommended on the flexible
shaft casing coupling threads to prevent water from
entering the vibrator head.
CAUTION
Before initial use, dissassemble the Quick Disconnect
coupler at the end of the flexible shaft. Check the shaft
for grease and reassemble the coupler, making sure to
apply Loctite
®
242™ thread sealant to the male threads
of the coupler.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
equipment damage and/or bodily injury.
NOTICE
The shafts are shipped from the factory pre-greased
and require no greasing at this time. Refer to the
Maintenance
section of this manual for shaft greasing
requirements.
NOTICE
The QD coupler and spindle shaft for the FS and FSN
Series are included with the flexible shaft.
SET-UP
Applying Loctite
®
When applying Red Loctite
®
271™ to the flexible shaft
casing threads:
1. Clean the mating connector or coupler threads with
Loctite
®
Primer™.
2. Allow the primer to dry for several minutes before
applying a ring of Red Loctite
®
271™ to the middle of
the flexible shaft casing threads.
3. Screw the head tightly onto the flexible shaft casing and
wait one hour before use. The threads are left-handed;
turn
counterclockwise to tighten. An equivalent brand
of anaerobic sealant may be used.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the motor from the shaft.
2. Remove the core from the shaft housing. The head
does not need to be removed unless it also requires
servicing.
3. As the core is removed, slide it through a clean shop
cloth to wipe off old grease. Keep it clean and off the
ground or floor.
4. After inspecting the core for obvious damage,
place a handful of clean grease (Shell Durina EP2
high- temperature, high-pressure grease or equivalent)
in a shop cloth and slide the clean core through the
grease as you feed the core back into the shaft housing.
This will lightly coat the core.
DO NOT overgrease. As
the square end of the core approaches the head, turn
the core slightly to engage the drive adaptor inside
the head while continuing to push it towards the head.
5. Install the motor onto the shaft assembly and securely
tighten the nut.
6. Test run the motor and check head vibration.
DO NOT
run the vibrator in the air (not in concrete mix) for longer
than 1–2 minutes.
CAUTION
Wear protective leather gloves while disassembling
the vibrator.
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