PortaCo D-60S09-F7-S, Operation, Maintenance, And Repair Manual

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CONNECTED TO THE TRUCK
BEING SERVICED. DAMAGE TO
THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
COULD ACCURE IF NOT
PROPERLY CONNECTED
BEFORE ACTIVATING THE
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
Make sure the clutch engagement lever
is in the “out” position
Make sure all hoses are connected for
correct flow direction to and from the
truck being serviced. When routing hose
in the work area, position them where
personnel will not be at risk of tripping
over them or where vehicles can run
over the hoses. Do not lay hose over
sharp projects.
WARNING: PRESSURIZED FLUID
ESCAPING FROM A DAMAGED
HOSE CAN PENETRATE THE
SKIN AND BE INJECTED IN THE
BODY CAUSING INJURY OR
DEATH.
2.6 Work Area Safety Precautions
- Never operate the power unit in a
closed space. Inhalation of
engine exhaust can be fatal.
- Keep clear of hot exhaust.
- Do not use PortaCo hydraulic
power units in potentially explosive
atmospheres such as near
wastewater drains or landfill sites.
- Do not operate if flammable gases
or vapors are present.
- Keep the power unit at least 1meter
(3.3 ft) away from buildings, obstructions,
and flammable objects. Do not aim engine
exhaust at materials that could catch fire.
- Allow the engine to cool before
storing the power unit in an
enclosed space.
- PortaCo hydraulic power units must
not be located below overhead
gantries, power lines, or walkways
where there might be a risk of
falling objects.
- Provide ambient light intensity of
200 Lux for working indoors or
outdoors particularly if working at
night.
- Always wear appropriate safety
equipment such as goggles, ear
protection, and foot protections.
- Operate only tools which fit into
the specifications prescribed in
section 1.1 of this manual.
- Do not stand on power unit.
3.0 Operating Instructions
3.1 Description of Power Unit
The PortaCo D-60 series
Hydraulic Power Unit has been designed
for the purpose of supplying a portable
battery charger for 24 Volt batteries or
as an alternative power source for a
disabled vehicle equipped with a 24 Volt
system. The power unit can also be used
as the hydraulic power source to unload
the body of the Off-Highway Trucks and
it can provide auxiliary hydraulic power
for steering and 24 Volt DC for
electrical power for the brake release
pump and lights on an Off-Highway
Truck that has been disabled due to
engine failure.
This power unit produces 9 gpm/ 34 lpm
at 3600 psi/ 248 bar. The standard
engine is a Caterpillar 60 hp. See
section 1.2 features of this manual for
specifications. See the technical manuals
supplied by the engine manufacture
included with this power unit for
detailed technical specifications.