socomec PDO 100, Instruction Manual

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5. Installation
ATTENTION:
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Before starting these operations, make sure that the working area is clean and in order.
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Personal safety equipments: it is recommendable that for all operations, personal safety
equipments are to be used such as: overall, safety glasses, working gloves, dust-mask, helmet,
anti-noise caps, safety shoes, etc.
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Before starting the equipment please make sure that the equipment is complete and in case of
doubts contact the manufacturer. Packaging must be removed using maximum care in order to
avoid injuries.
Control Devices
The equipment does not have its own devices.
Before starting the equipment, make sure that the excavator is provided with the two hydraulic
circuits suitable to feed the motor of the equipment (jaw actioning cylinder and rotation motor**)
with respective bi-directional control devices placed in the cabin.
Hydraulic Connection
The excavator must be provided with one or two hydraulic circuits having three control positions
with automatic return and an electric circuit, depending on the models.
For the connection, refer to the schemes attached to this manual.
ATTENTION:
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The control devices must have three positions with automatic return in the central position when
the operator has finished the operations. Moreover, it must not be possible to block the control
device in a position different from the standby position.
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The hydraulic system must have the above technical features, otherwise please carry out the
needed
modifications.
** PDO 100 model excluded
Hydraulic Hoses Connection
It is absolutely obligatory to stop the equipment and down load the hydraulic pressure
completely before starting any operation.
The hydraulic hoses, both input and output, must have a quick coupling with oil retainer.
Pay careful attention when moving the hoses to avoid any rubbles entering the hoses and
causing damages to the internal parts. Proceed then with connecting the equipment to the
excavator.
Equipment Disassembly
In case the equipment is needed to be dismounted from the excavator proceed in the following
way:
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Place the equipment on the flat ground in order to avoid it from moving.
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Stop the excavator and download the hydraulic oil pressure.
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Disconnect the hydraulic hoses which connect the equipment to the excavator.
Remove with caution the pins from the attachments of the adapting plate.
INSTALLATION
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