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The roller assembly is easily
removed for replacement of any
component of the hold-down
assembly. (figure 1.2B arrow B)

Figure 1.2B

A

B

Figure 1.2B

Handles incorporated into the frame
allow for even balance and level
transportation for quick positioning
on the rail. Figure 1.3

1.3 Safety Summary

Tool operators and maintenance
personnel must always comply with
the safety precautions given in this
manual and on the stickers and tags
attached to the tool and hoses.

These safety precautions are given
for your safety. Review them
carefully before operating the tool

and before performing maintenance
or repairs. Supervising personnel
should develop additional
precautions relating to the specific
work area and local safety
regulations.

1.4 General Safety Precautions

The PortaCo Inc. tools are designed
to provide safe and dependable
service if operated according to the
instructions provided in this manual.
Read and understand this manual
and any stickers attached to the
power unit before operating. Failure
to do so could result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
Check the rules and regulations at
your location. The rules may include
an employer’s work safety program.
Regulations may identify hazards
such as working around utility supply
lines or hazardous slopes.

Read and understand any manuals
for additional or optional equipment,
which maybe shipped with the tool.

1.5 Warning and Caution
Statements

Warning and Caution statements
have been strategically placed
throughout the text prior to operating
or maintenance procedures,
practices, or conditions considered
essential for the protection of
personnel, equipment, and property.

WARNING: HIGHLIGHTS A,
ESSENTIAL OPERATING, OR
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE,
PRACTICE, CONDITION
STATEMENT, ETC… WHICH IF
NOT STRICTLY OBSERVED,

Summary of Contents for WS-10-64-3

Page 1: ...10 64 3 WELD SHEAR OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL 1805 2nd AVENUE NORTH MOORHEAD MN USA 56560 2310 PHONE 218 236 0223 FAX 218 233 5281 E MAIL ADDRESS info portaco com INTERNET ADDRESS www po...

Page 2: ...ydraulic Fluid Recommendations 2 6 Tool Connecting Procedures 2 7 Work Area Safety Precautions 3 0 Operating Instructions 3 1 Description of Power Unit 3 2 Controls and Graphics 3 3 Before Operating 3...

Page 3: ...g temperature 110 F 43 C lower ambient operating temperature 20 F 28 C PortaCo Inc s weld shear features an auto cycle valve which returns the shearing blades to the full open position when the valve...

Page 4: ...ols are designed to provide safe and dependable service if operated according to the instructions provided in this manual Read and understand this manual and any stickers attached to the power unit be...

Page 5: ...r hydraulic supply This unit is equipped with two 5 gpm 20 lpm circuits that can be combined for on 10 gpm 40 lpm circuits If the tool is used in cold weather preheat the hydraulic fluid by running po...

Page 6: ...d arrow indicating the optimum force applied Position tester while closing the shearing mechanism aligning the pins in the frames with the holes in the tester Hold the control lever down till the need...

Page 7: ...uctors HOSE PRESSURE RATING The rated working pressure of the hydraulic hose must be at least 175 bar 2500 psi HYDRAULIC HOSE RECOMMENDATION Table 2 4 FLOW PER CIRCUIT LENGTH EACH HOSE USE INSIDE DIAM...

Page 8: ...w direction to and from the tool being used 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 l...

Page 9: ...to follow Make sure the operator and maintenance personnel have knowledge of these regulations ________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________...

Page 10: ...industry This power unit is capable of powering two tools simultaneously at 5 GPM 20 LPM or one tool a 10 GPM 40 LPM all the flows are at 138 BAR 2000 PSI The maximum pressure of the hydraulic system...

Page 11: ...n this decal figure 3 2C figure 3 2F arrow C Figure 3 2C The mounting instructions decal is also located on the guard cover It states the correct procedure for adjusting the hold down rollers It tells...

Page 12: ...il on the weld area is flammable Inspect the hold down assemblies make sure they all operate properly Replace any damaged or severely worn components before operation Hold downs which aren t operating...

Page 13: ...on each roller under the rail Adjust the roller clearance to 1 8 below the ball of the rail using the nut to maintain the clearance ADJUSTMENT NUT 1 8 CLEARANCE 3 5 Connecting Hoses WARNING ALWAYS STO...

Page 14: ...o increase pressure in the hoses and make connecting them difficult 3 6 Operating Instructions PortaCo Inc s weld shear is equipped with an auto cycle valve and only requires the operator to close the...

Page 15: ...YDRAULIC LEAKS BY FEELING AROUND HOSES AND FITTING WITH HANDS PIN HOLE LEAKS CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN 3 8 Cold Weather Operation Hydraulic fluids are thicker in cold weather therefore run the engine at...

Page 16: ...USE ONLY GENUINE PORTACO INC PARTS OR EQUIVALENT THE USE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS WHICH ARE NOT OF EQUIVALENT QUALITY MAY DAMAGE THE HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT 4 0 Maintenance Instruction 4 1 Assembly View and...

Page 17: ...17...

Page 18: ...18 4 2 Graphic Set Complete 3494 00D 2158 08D 2158 00D 2906 00D 3463 00D 3492 01D 3494 03D 3494 04D...

Page 19: ...caps over the hydraulic ports when disconnected 4 Inspect shear blades every day Replace as required Monthly Inspect the hold down assemblies for wear or damage and replace any components as necessary...

Page 20: ...downs are too tight Adjust hold downs so rollers are 1 8 below the ball of the rail Hold downs are damaged Check for damage to the hold down bolts or rollers Replace if required Shear binds or travel...

Page 21: ...hear blades Replace shear blades Shear runs opposite to control Hoses hooked up to wrong ports Check that hoses are connect correctly NOTE After reviewing trouble shooting chart and still unable to de...

Page 22: ...2220 140 Minimum Demulsibility ASTM D 1401 30 Minutes Maximum Flash Point ASTM D 92 340 F 171 C Minimum Rust Inhibition ASTM D 665 A B Pass Oxidation ASTM D943 1000 Hours Minimum Pump West Test ASTM D...

Page 23: ...________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________...

Page 24: ...10 64 3 WELD SHEAR OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL 1805 2nd AVENUE NORTH MOORHEAD MN USA 56560 2310 PHONE 218 236 0223 FAX 218 233 5281 E MAIL ADDRESS info portaco com INTERNET ADDRESS www po...

Page 25: ...ydraulic Fluid Recommendations 2 6 Tool Connecting Procedures 2 7 Work Area Safety Precautions 3 0 Operating Instructions 3 1 Description of Power Unit 3 2 Controls and Graphics 3 3 Before Operating 3...

Page 26: ...g temperature 110 F 43 C lower ambient operating temperature 20 F 28 C PortaCo Inc s weld shear features an auto cycle valve which returns the shearing blades to the full open position when the valve...

Page 27: ...ols are designed to provide safe and dependable service if operated according to the instructions provided in this manual Read and understand this manual and any stickers attached to the power unit be...

Page 28: ...r hydraulic supply This unit is equipped with two 5 gpm 20 lpm circuits that can be combined for on 10 gpm 40 lpm circuits If the tool is used in cold weather preheat the hydraulic fluid by running po...

Page 29: ...d arrow indicating the optimum force applied Position tester while closing the shearing mechanism aligning the pins in the frames with the holes in the tester Hold the control lever down till the need...

Page 30: ...uctors HOSE PRESSURE RATING The rated working pressure of the hydraulic hose must be at least 175 bar 2500 psi HYDRAULIC HOSE RECOMMENDATION Table 2 4 FLOW PER CIRCUIT LENGTH EACH HOSE USE INSIDE DIAM...

Page 31: ...w direction to and from the tool being used 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 l...

Page 32: ...to follow Make sure the operator and maintenance personnel have knowledge of these regulations ________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________...

Page 33: ...industry This power unit is capable of powering two tools simultaneously at 5 GPM 20 LPM or one tool a 10 GPM 40 LPM all the flows are at 138 BAR 2000 PSI The maximum pressure of the hydraulic system...

Page 34: ...n this decal figure 3 2C figure 3 2F arrow C Figure 3 2C The mounting instructions decal is also located on the guard cover It states the correct procedure for adjusting the hold down rollers It tells...

Page 35: ...il on the weld area is flammable Inspect the hold down assemblies make sure they all operate properly Replace any damaged or severely worn components before operation Hold downs which aren t operating...

Page 36: ...on each roller under the rail Adjust the roller clearance to 1 8 below the ball of the rail using the nut to maintain the clearance ADJUSTMENT NUT 1 8 CLEARANCE 3 5 Connecting Hoses WARNING ALWAYS STO...

Page 37: ...o increase pressure in the hoses and make connecting them difficult 3 6 Operating Instructions PortaCo Inc s weld shear is equipped with an auto cycle valve and only requires the operator to close the...

Page 38: ...YDRAULIC LEAKS BY FEELING AROUND HOSES AND FITTING WITH HANDS PIN HOLE LEAKS CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN 3 8 Cold Weather Operation Hydraulic fluids are thicker in cold weather therefore run the engine at...

Page 39: ...USE ONLY GENUINE PORTACO INC PARTS OR EQUIVALENT THE USE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS WHICH ARE NOT OF EQUIVALENT QUALITY MAY DAMAGE THE HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT 4 0 Maintenance Instruction 4 1 Assembly View and...

Page 40: ...17...

Page 41: ...18 4 2 Graphic Set Complete 3494 00D 2158 08D 2158 00D 2906 00D 3463 00D 3492 01D 3494 03D 3494 04D...

Page 42: ...caps over the hydraulic ports when disconnected 4 Inspect shear blades every day Replace as required Monthly Inspect the hold down assemblies for wear or damage and replace any components as necessary...

Page 43: ...downs are too tight Adjust hold downs so rollers are 1 8 below the ball of the rail Hold downs are damaged Check for damage to the hold down bolts or rollers Replace if required Shear binds or travel...

Page 44: ...hear blades Replace shear blades Shear runs opposite to control Hoses hooked up to wrong ports Check that hoses are connect correctly NOTE After reviewing trouble shooting chart and still unable to de...

Page 45: ...2220 140 Minimum Demulsibility ASTM D 1401 30 Minutes Maximum Flash Point ASTM D 92 340 F 171 C Minimum Rust Inhibition ASTM D 665 A B Pass Oxidation ASTM D943 1000 Hours Minimum Pump West Test ASTM D...

Page 46: ...________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________...

Page 47: ...10 64 3 WELD SHEAR OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL 1805 2nd AVENUE NORTH MOORHEAD MN USA 56560 2310 PHONE 218 236 0223 FAX 218 233 5281 E MAIL ADDRESS info portaco com INTERNET ADDRESS www po...

Page 48: ...ydraulic Fluid Recommendations 2 6 Tool Connecting Procedures 2 7 Work Area Safety Precautions 3 0 Operating Instructions 3 1 Description of Power Unit 3 2 Controls and Graphics 3 3 Before Operating 3...

Page 49: ...g temperature 110 F 43 C lower ambient operating temperature 20 F 28 C PortaCo Inc s weld shear features an auto cycle valve which returns the shearing blades to the full open position when the valve...

Page 50: ...ols are designed to provide safe and dependable service if operated according to the instructions provided in this manual Read and understand this manual and any stickers attached to the power unit be...

Page 51: ...r hydraulic supply This unit is equipped with two 5 gpm 20 lpm circuits that can be combined for on 10 gpm 40 lpm circuits If the tool is used in cold weather preheat the hydraulic fluid by running po...

Page 52: ...d arrow indicating the optimum force applied Position tester while closing the shearing mechanism aligning the pins in the frames with the holes in the tester Hold the control lever down till the need...

Page 53: ...uctors HOSE PRESSURE RATING The rated working pressure of the hydraulic hose must be at least 175 bar 2500 psi HYDRAULIC HOSE RECOMMENDATION Table 2 4 FLOW PER CIRCUIT LENGTH EACH HOSE USE INSIDE DIAM...

Page 54: ...w direction to and from the tool being used 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 l...

Page 55: ...to follow Make sure the operator and maintenance personnel have knowledge of these regulations ________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________...

Page 56: ...industry This power unit is capable of powering two tools simultaneously at 5 GPM 20 LPM or one tool a 10 GPM 40 LPM all the flows are at 138 BAR 2000 PSI The maximum pressure of the hydraulic system...

Page 57: ...n this decal figure 3 2C figure 3 2F arrow C Figure 3 2C The mounting instructions decal is also located on the guard cover It states the correct procedure for adjusting the hold down rollers It tells...

Page 58: ...il on the weld area is flammable Inspect the hold down assemblies make sure they all operate properly Replace any damaged or severely worn components before operation Hold downs which aren t operating...

Page 59: ...on each roller under the rail Adjust the roller clearance to 1 8 below the ball of the rail using the nut to maintain the clearance ADJUSTMENT NUT 1 8 CLEARANCE 3 5 Connecting Hoses WARNING ALWAYS STO...

Page 60: ...o increase pressure in the hoses and make connecting them difficult 3 6 Operating Instructions PortaCo Inc s weld shear is equipped with an auto cycle valve and only requires the operator to close the...

Page 61: ...YDRAULIC LEAKS BY FEELING AROUND HOSES AND FITTING WITH HANDS PIN HOLE LEAKS CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN 3 8 Cold Weather Operation Hydraulic fluids are thicker in cold weather therefore run the engine at...

Page 62: ...USE ONLY GENUINE PORTACO INC PARTS OR EQUIVALENT THE USE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS WHICH ARE NOT OF EQUIVALENT QUALITY MAY DAMAGE THE HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT 4 0 Maintenance Instruction 4 1 Assembly View and...

Page 63: ...17...

Page 64: ...18 4 2 Graphic Set Complete 3494 00D 2158 08D 2158 00D 2906 00D 3463 00D 3492 01D 3494 03D 3494 04D...

Page 65: ...caps over the hydraulic ports when disconnected 4 Inspect shear blades every day Replace as required Monthly Inspect the hold down assemblies for wear or damage and replace any components as necessary...

Page 66: ...downs are too tight Adjust hold downs so rollers are 1 8 below the ball of the rail Hold downs are damaged Check for damage to the hold down bolts or rollers Replace if required Shear binds or travel...

Page 67: ...hear blades Replace shear blades Shear runs opposite to control Hoses hooked up to wrong ports Check that hoses are connect correctly NOTE After reviewing trouble shooting chart and still unable to de...

Page 68: ...2220 140 Minimum Demulsibility ASTM D 1401 30 Minutes Maximum Flash Point ASTM D 92 340 F 171 C Minimum Rust Inhibition ASTM D 665 A B Pass Oxidation ASTM D943 1000 Hours Minimum Pump West Test ASTM D...

Page 69: ...________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________...

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