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215 Clinton Road 

New Hartford, NY 13413 

Tel: +1 315 768 4855 

Fax: +1 315 768 4941 

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL IM‐293 

For Hydraulic Pump Kits used with Gas and  

Steam Turbine’s Hydraulic Tensioners 

 

 

Applicable Riverhawk Part Numbers 
MP‐0130 Manual Hydraulic Pump Kit 

MP‐6809 Manual Hydraulic Pump Kit 

AP‐0532 Air‐Driven Hydraulic Pump Kit 

AP‐6048 Air‐Driven Hydraulic Pump Kit 

 

Applicable GE Ordering Sheet Part Numbers 

No Specific Ordering 

Sheet Part Numbers 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GE Power & Water

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

MLI:

____ OF ____

DATE

 

CUSTOMER'S INFORMATION BOX

CONTENTS ARE INDEPENDENT OF RIVERHAWK DOCUMENT CONTROL

ISSUED:

THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE REVISED IN ITS ENTIRETY. ALL SHEETS OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE

THE SAME REVISION LEVEL AS INDICATED IN THIS VENDOR SUPPLIED DRAWING APPLIQUE.

REV

373A4058

GE DRAWING NUMBER

VENDOR SUPPLIED

THIS DOCUMENT IS FILED UNDER THE GE DRAWING NUMBER.

GE NOT TO REVISE. GE REVISION LEVEL IS SHOWN ON THIS APPLIQUE.

GE SIGNATURES

CHECKED:

 

 

The Riverhawk Company reserves the right to update this document without dissemination or notice. The 

latest revision may be obtained by contacting Riverhawk Company or thru www.riverhawk.com. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AP-0532

Page 1: ...ng Sheet Part Numbers GE Power Water GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY MLI ____ OF ____ DATE CUSTOMER S INFORMATION BOX CONTENTS ARE INDEPENDENT OF RIVERHAWK DOCUMENT CONTROL ISSUED THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE REVISED IN ITS ENTIRETY ALL SHEETS OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE SAME REVISION LEVEL AS INDICATED IN THIS VENDOR SUPPLIED DRAWING APPLIQUE REV 373A4058 GE DRAWING NUMBER VENDOR SUPPLIED THIS DOCUMENT IS FILED ...

Page 2: ...afety Warnings 3 2 0 Scope 4 3 0 Quick Checklist 4 4 0 General Preparations Before Use 5 5 0 Operation 9 6 0 Service and Maintenance 11 7 0 Storage Instructions 13 8 0 Frequently Asked Questions 14 9 0 Revision History 15 Appendix A1 EC Declaration of Conformity 16 Appendix A2 UKCA Declaration of Conformity 17 Figure 1 MP 0130 Manual Pump Kit 18 Figure 2 MP 0130 Manual Pump Kit 18 Figure 3 AP 0532...

Page 3: ...to determine all applicable safety rules and regulations WARNING The proper personal protective equipment must be worn at all times CAUTION Riverhawk recommends that the hydraulic pumps should be returned to Riverhawk for periodic inspections Replacement of obsolete hydraulic pumps is recommended Functional upgrades are also recommended The Riverhawk Service Returns Coordinator should be notified ...

Page 4: ...ecklist is intended as a summary of the steps needed to use the Riverhawk supplied hydraulic pump kits New personnel or those experienced personnel who have not used the Riverhawk equipment recently are encouraged to read the entire manual Check oil level in the hydraulic pump Refer to section 6 2 for more information For the air driven hydraulic pump insure that the pump s air pressure is set bet...

Page 5: ...f damage Do not use if the pump is damaged The pump kit is shipped from the Riverhawk factory full of hydraulic oil Verify oil level as described in section 6 2 1 Check hydraulic pressure gage for any damage Review section 5 1 for operating instructions prior to testing the pump Test pump by dead heading leave port plug in place and pump the lever arm The pressure gauge should build pressure and t...

Page 6: ... supply pressure should be set to within the range of 80 psi 5 5 bar to 100 psi 6 9 bar Review section 5 2 for operating instructions prior to testing the pump Test pump by dead heading leave port plug in place and activate the pump The pressure gauge should build pressure and then hold the steady pressure when the pump stops 4 2 Check Hydraulic Hose Check the hydraulic hose for any damage includi...

Page 7: ... of vise grip pliers Be careful to not strip the threads off the tube or hose end Illustration 3 Slide the gland nut down over the collar See Illustration 3 Insert the 1 4 tube or 1 4 hose end into tensioner or hydraulic pump While firmly holding the tube or hose end to stop it from rotating turn the gland nut clockwise right hand thread and torque the gland nut to 25 FT LBS 34 N m Tips Make sure ...

Page 8: ...sure Fitting to connect to a tensioner The hose connector is made from a three piece assembly a gland nut a collar and a 3 8 tube or 3 8 hose end See Illustration 4 To assembly the fitting slide the gland nut over the 3 8 tube or 3 8 hose end Turn the collar counter clockwise left hand thread on to the tube or hose end as shown in Illustration 4 Illustration 5 The collar should be placed 250 6 4 m...

Page 9: ... sealing surface Replace red plastic caps when finished to protect the threads and cone 4 3 Check Hydraulic Port in the Pump and Tensioner Before connecting the hydraulic hose to the pump or tensioner check the hydraulic port for grit dirt and other debris Clean with a brush and if necessary with a volatile solvent such as acetone Do not force the debris deeper into the port 4 4 Check Hydraulic Te...

Page 10: ...c pressure is reached Step 5 Once the target pressure is reached perform the steps required by the tensioner s instructions Step 6 To relieve the hydraulic pressure open the release knob to allow the tensioner to fully retract The tensioner will take approximately 30 seconds to retract It is the best practice to leave the release knob in the open position while the tensioner is connected to the pu...

Page 11: ...sent in the connected hoses or tensioners it may be necessary to refill the pump with hydraulic oil Step 4 Set the hydraulic pressure to zero by turning the hydraulic pressure control knob counterclockwise until it stops Step 5 Activate the pump s switch Step 6 Slowly turn the hydraulic pressure knob clockwise until the target hydraulic pressure is reached Step 7 Once the target pressure is reache...

Page 12: ... 6 2 3 Oil Level for Air Driven Pump Kits Place the pump kit on a flat level surface and remove the grey shipping plug or the red plastic reservoir cap The oil level is correct when the oil is approximately 1 inch 25 mm below the top of the reservoir A flashlight may be helpful to see the oil level Refit the grey shipping plug or the red plastic reservoir cap 6 3 Maintenance Lubricate the moving p...

Page 13: ...impacts mishandling etc Clean pump and check that there are no external hydraulic oil leaks If any leaks are observed contact Riverhawk for repair options Lubricate the pump s moving parts before returning the pump to storage Place the hydraulic pump kit into the original shipping container 7 2 AP 0532 and AP 6048 Air Driven Hydraulic Pump Kits Disconnect the hose from pump and place the metal plu...

Page 14: ...ic pump appears to be leaking or does not build pressure Check the hose connection to the hydraulic pump If the hose s high pressure fitting is not assembled correctly to the pump it may look like the pump is leaking Refer to sections 4 2 1 or 4 2 2 for the correct use of the high pressure fittings Inspect and clean the male cone at the end of the hose the cone must be free of damage and debris Al...

Page 15: ...or the correct use of the high pressure fittings It may be necessary to adjust this collar with a set of vise grip pliers Be careful to not strip the threads off the tube or hose end 9 0 Revision History Revision Letter Effective Date Description F Jan 24 2022 Updated EC Declaration of Conformity Added UKCA Declaration of Conformity E Nov 14 2017 Section 4 1 2 Section 6 2 3 was Section 6 2 2 D Jul...

Page 16: ... and applying tension to large bolts that are specifically designed by Riverhawk Company to be tensioned hydraulically All applicable sections of European Directive 2006 42 EC for machinery have been applied and fulfilled in the design and manufacture of the hydraulic pump and bolt tensioning tool described in this manual Reference also ISO 12100 2010 ISO 4413 2010 and ISO 4414 2010 Furthermore th...

Page 17: ...talling and applying tension to large bolts that are specifically designed by Riverhawk Company to be tensioned hydraulically All applicable sections of Supply of Machinery Safety 2008 have been applied and fulfilled in the design and manufacture of the hydraulic pump and bolt tensioning tool described in this manual Reference also ISO 12100 2010 ISO 4413 2010 and ISO 4414 2010 Furthermore this eq...

Page 18: ...mail info riverhawk com REV 373A4058 GE DRAWING NUMBER Revision F Page 18 of 21 Figure 1 Sample Picture of MP 0130 Hydraulic Pump with the Hydraulic Port plugged for testing Right Side Figure 2 Sample Picture of MP 0130 Hydraulic Pump with the Hydraulic Port plugged for testing Left Side Lever Arm Pressure Gauge Hydraulic Port Hydraulic Port Plug Filler Plug Release Knob Flexible Hose ...

Page 19: ...5 Fax 1 315 768 4941 Email info riverhawk com REV 373A4058 GE DRAWING NUMBER Revision F Page 19 of 21 Figure 3 Sample Picture of AP 0532 Hydraulic Pump with the Hydraulic Port plugged for testing Top View Hand Switch Hydraulic Pressure Control Knob Red Reservoir Cap Hydraulic Port Plug Hydraulic Port Air Pressure Gauge Air Filter Regulator Hydraulic Pressure Gauge ...

Page 20: ...5 Fax 1 315 768 4941 Email info riverhawk com REV 373A4058 GE DRAWING NUMBER Revision F Page 20 of 21 Figure 4 Sample Picture of AP 6048 Hydraulic Pump with the Hydraulic Port plugged for testing Top View Hydraulic Pressure Gauge Hydraulic Pressure Control Knob Red Reservoir Cap Hydraulic Port Plug Hydraulic Port Air Pressure Gauge Air Filter Regulator Hand Switch ...

Page 21: ...mail info riverhawk com REV 373A4058 GE DRAWING NUMBER Revision F Page 21 of 21 Figure 5 Sample Picture of MP 6809 Hydraulic Pump with the Hydraulic Port plugged for testing Right Side Figure 6 Sample Picture of MP 6809 Hydraulic Pump with the Hydraulic Port plugged for testing Left Side Lever Arm Pressure Gauge Hydraulic Port Filler Plug Release Knob Flexible Hose Hydraulic Port Plug ...

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