Nordco Super Claws LS-2, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION/SHUTDOWN
Super Claws Model LS-2
Section 4-4
MAR/2006 (4945-3500)
EMERGENCY PUMP PROCEDURES
Raising the Workhead
1. Attach the emergency pump hose to the
output quick-disconnect on the
emergency pump. Attach the other end to
the quick-disconnect located on the
bottom of the manifold.
Note: If more
than one component needs to be lifted,
leave this hose attached.
2. Turn on or manually run the emergency
pump.
3. Manually override the "
UP" Pulling
Cylinder function control valve on the
manifold by placing a t-handle pin into the
hole on the top face of the solenoid. Push
in and hold until component is raised
enough to allow insertion of lock pin.
4. After the lock pin has been inserted,
release the UP override on the top
solenoid and insert pin into hole on face
of bottom solenoid (
DOWN override) .
This will apply downward pressure on the
pulling frame and will raise the pulling frame
off of the rail.
5. Release
the DOWN override solenoid pin.
Releasing the Brakes
1. Disconnect the emergency pump output
hose from the manifold (see Step #1, above)
and reconnect it to the quick disconnect at
the brake shutoff ball valve (located on the
frame next to the propulsion chain guard.
2. Close the brake shutoff ball valve by turning
the handle until it is perpendicular to the
valve.
3. Turn on or manually run the emergency
pump until the brakes are released.
4. Insert the brake lockup pins.
5. Turn off emergency pump, if applicable.
Remove hose from emergency pump and
quick disconnect at the other end. Return to
toolbox.
6. Be sure to release brakes and open brake
shutoff valve before operating the machine.