TSE PTV100/72, Owner'S Manual

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MAXIMUM PULL WOULD BE THE PRESET PRESSURE. NORMALLY, THE PRESET PRESSURE
ON THE REEL DRIVE IS THE SAME AS THE WORKING PRESSURE, BUT THE BULLWHEEL
PRESET PRESSURE SHOULD BE ABOUT 200 PSI (13,8 BARS) ABOVE THE WORKING
PRESSURE.
B. PULLING
When operated as a Puller, the function of the unit is to pull in the line against the resistance of the
Tensioner, at the other end of the setup. The Puller regulates the maximum ‘PULL’ and the maximum
Speed of the Line. Pulling is accomplished according to the following procedures:
a.
Perform pre-start checks.
b.
Preset the Hydraulic Pressure.
c.
Set the Engine Speed at the Maximum rpm.
d.
Release Reel Drive Brake.
e.
Place Reel Drive Directional Control Lever slightly into the ‘PULL-IN’ position. Align the
Levelwind by switching the Levelwind Mode Selector Switch (6) to ‘MANUAL’ position and align
the Levelwind using the Joystick (7). When all slack in the line between the Reel and Bullwheel
is removed, move the Reel Drive Directional Control Lever into the Full Speed ‘PULL IN’
position (Lever pulled completely toward the operator).
f.
Release Bullwheel Brake and simultaneously move the Bullwheel Directional Control Lever
slightly into the ‘PULL-IN’ position.
g.
Increase Speed of Line as desired, by moving the Bullwheel Directional Control Lever further
into the ‘PULL-IN’ position.
As the ‘PULL’ is started the Reel Drive Hydraulic Pressure Gauge will read the Preset Pressure.
The Bullwheel Hydraulic Pressure Gauge will read a Low Pressure at first, but this pressure will
increase as the Puller picks up the slack in the Pulling Line. If the pressure reaches the Preset
Pressure, the Puller will stop moving Line. It will not stop pulling, but can only pull at the Preset
Pressure. If the Puller reaches the Preset Pressure, the operator can start the Puller to pulling again by
increasing the Preset Pressure on the Bullwheel. The Reel Drive Preset Pressure may also be
increased, keeping it 500 PSI (34.5 bars) to 1000 PSI (69 bars) below the Bullwheel Preset pressure,
except on very heavy or very light pulls. Then it may be necessary to keep the two Pressures equal.
If after the ‘PULL’ is started and the Working Pressure fails to reach the Preset Pressure, the operator
should lower the preset pressure to about 200 PSI (13,8 Bars) above the Working Pressure. To do this
he turns the Bullwheels Pressure Regulator counter-clockwise until the Puller begins to slow down, at
this point he turns the Bullwheel Pressure Regulator clockwise one or two turns until the Puller regains
its speed.
At the end of the ‘PULL’, the unit should be slowed and stopped as follows:
a.
For a smooth stop, slow Puller prior to stopping by moving Bullwheel Directional Control Lever
toward the ‘CENTER’ position.
b.
To stop, move the Bullwheel Directional Control to the ‘CENTER’ position with one hand, then
immediately set the Bullwheel Brake.