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Operating Instructions for:

PE18 Series

Electric-Powered

18 Series

Hydraulic Pump

Form No. 1000572

Rev. 0 February 8, 2012

Summary of Contents for Power Team PE18 Series

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions for PE18 Series Electric Powered 18 Series Hydraulic Pump SPX Form No 1000572 Rev 0 February 8 2012 ...

Page 2: ... SPX Form No 1000572 Rev 0 February 8 2012 ...

Page 3: ...scription 2 PE18 Series Electric Hydraulic Pumps 2 Control Valves 3 Safety Symbols and Definitions 5 Safety Precautions 5 Initial Setup 9 Operating Instructions 12 Performance Specifications 15 General Maintenance 16 Troubleshooting Guide 19 Power Team Facilities 22 ...

Page 4: ...l for long service fixed applications The 1 2 hp 110 115 or 220 230 VAC 60 50 Hz single phase motor starts under load even at reduced voltage The weight can be up to 29 kg 63 lbs Figure 1 Electric Motor Description The 18 series hydraulic pumps are designed to have a maximum of 690 bar 10 000 psi at a flow rate of 295 cc min 18 cu in min A pump can be valved for use with either single or double ac...

Page 5: ... PE183 2 Valve Function Use with Cylinder Type Valve No P Port A T P Port A T P Port A T From Pump To Tank From Pump To Tank From Pump To Tank Position A Release Position Center Position Single acting 3 way advance hold return Diagrams NOTE All ports OPEN to tank during transition between valve positions PE183A Valve Function Use with Cylinder Type Valve No P Port A T P Port A T Advance Pump ON Re...

Page 6: ...pe Valve No P Port A Port B Port B T P Port A T P Port A Port B T Position A Center Position Position B From Pump To Tank From Pump To Tank From Pump To Tank Single and double acting 4 way advance hold return Diagrams NOTE All ports OPEN to tank during transition between valve positions PE184C Valve Function Use with Cylinder Type Valve No P T P T P T P Port A Port B T P Port A Port B T Advance Pu...

Page 7: ...l environments These products are not designed for lifting and moving people agri food machinery certain types of mobile machinery or in special work environments such as explosive flammable or corrosive Only the user can decide the suitability of this product in these conditions or extreme environments Power Team will supply information necessary to help make these decisions Consult your nearest ...

Page 8: ...use an electrical hazard Hoses WARNING Before operating the pump tighten all hose connections using the correct tools Do not overtighten Connections should be only secure and leak free Overtightening can cause premature thread failure or high pressure fittings to split at pressures lower than their rated capacities Should a hydraulic hose rupture burst or need to be disconnected immediately shut o...

Page 9: ...port threads Under certain conditions the use of an extension with a hydraulic cylinder may not be advisable and could present a dangerous condition Avoid pinch points or crush points that can be created by the load or parts of the cylinder To help prevent material fatigue if the cylinder is to be used in a continuous application the load should not exceed 85 of the rated capacity or stroke Cylind...

Page 10: ... and upside down Always use protective covers on disconnected quick couplers When mounting cylinders or rams using the internal piston rod threads collar threads threaded tie rods or base mounting holes the threads must be fully engaged Always use SAE grade 8 or better fasteners when attaching components to cylinders or rams and tighten securely Limiting the stroke and pressure on all cylinders wi...

Page 11: ... the hydraulic fluid outlets 5 Connect the hose assembly to the hydraulic fluid outlet and couple the hose to the cylinder CAUTION To prevent personal injury from leaking hydraulic fluid seal all hydraulic connections with a high quality non hardening pipe thread sealant IMPORTANT Sealant tape or non hardening sealer tape can be used to seal hydraulic connections if only one layer of tape is used ...

Page 12: ...se causing the cylinder to respond slowly or in an unstable manner To remove the air 1 Open the filler plug two full turns 2 See Figure 2 Place the cylinder at a lower level than the pump 3 Extend and retract the cylinder several times without putting a load on the system Air will be released through the pump reservoir 4 Cycle the hydraulic system until operation is smooth and consistent 5 Check t...

Page 13: ...all a hydraulic pressure gauge 1 See Figure 3 For 18 series pumps not equipped with a gauge port a T adapter PN 9760 is necessary Install Tee fitting 2 Install sealant tape or non hardening sealer to a T adapter Install the T adapter as shown 3 Install sealant tape or non hardening sealer to the gauge 4 Install the pressure gauge 1 2 3 Item Description 1 Gauge 2 Hose 3 T adapter ...

Page 14: ...te Motor Control 3 Depending on system requirements See Figure 6 This remote will start and run the pump motor as long as the switch is pressed The switch will automatically return to OFF position when switch is released and pump motor will turn off Electric Motor Control Operation 1 Connect the power cord to an appropriate power source 2 See Figure 5 Place the motor control switch in the ON posit...

Page 15: ...e by increasing to the desired pressure setting 1 Loosen the locknut on the pressure regulating valve 2 Use a screwdriver to back out the adjusting screw a few turns in a counterclockwise direction This decreases the setting to a lower than desired pressure 3 The pump must be completely connected Set the motor control toggle switch on RUN and push the START switch 4 With the screwdriver slowly tur...

Page 16: ...ng screw in a clockwise direction This increases the pressure setting to a higher than desired pressure 2 Adjust the pressure regulating valve to the desired pressure setting by using the procedure previously outlined 3 With the pump running and bypassing fluid at the desired pressure slowly turn the pressure switch adjusting screw in a counterclockwise direction decreasing the pressure switch set...

Page 17: ...i 115V Amp Draw at 690 bar 10 000 psi 230V dB A at Idle and 690 bar 10 000 psi Air Supply Req d bar psi PE18 12 000 10 2 N A 85 90 N A Pump Max Pressure Output bar psi Fluid Delivery cu in min 0 bar 0 psi 7 bar 100 psi 50 bar 700 psi 70 bar 1 000 psi 345 bar 5 000 psi 690 bar 10 000 psi PE18 690 bar 10 000 psi 230 190 25 18 Typical delivery Actual flow varies with field conditions Table 3 Drive Un...

Page 18: ...ntamination of the hydraulic fluid could cause the valve to malfunction Loss of the load or personal injury could result Establish a routine to keep the hydraulic system as free from debris as possible Seal unused couplers with dust covers Keep hose connections free of debris Equipment attached to a cylinder must be kept clean Keep the breather hole in the filler cap clean and unobstructed Use onl...

Page 19: ...s 8 Disconnect the motor and pump assembly and drain and clean the inside of the reservoir General Maintenance continued when the system is not operated regularly indoors 1 2 3 4 Item Description 1 Accumulator Not used on all models 2 High Pressure Relief Valve 3 Filter 4 Pressure Regulating Valve Figure 8 Pump Assembly 9 Fill the reservoir with Power Team hydraulic fluid 10 For pumps with 2 gallo...

Page 20: ...tions if only one layer of tape is used Apply tape carefully two threads back to prevent it from being pinched by the coupler and broken off inside the system Loose pieces of sealant could travel through the system and obstruct the flow of fluid or cause jamming of precision fit parts Storage Store the unit in a dry well protected area where it will not be exposed to corrosive vapors dust or other...

Page 21: ... checking for leakage to determine if the leakage is in the pump in the cylinder or in the tool Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Solution Electric motor does not run 1 Pump not turned ON 1 Position switch to RUN position 2 Unit is not plugged in 2 Plug in unit 3 No voltage supply 3 Check line voltage Check reset button on power panel 4 Worn brushes 4 Replace brushes 5 Circuit breaker tripped be...

Page 22: ...r to filling the pump reservoir in Initial Setup section 2 Loose fitting coupler to component 2 Verify quick disconnect couplings to cylinders are completely coupled Couplers may need to be replaced because ball check does not stay open due to wear 3 Air in system 3 Refer to Initial Setup in this manual to bleed air from system 4 Air leak in suction line 4 Check and tighten suction line 5 Debris i...

Page 23: ...xternal leakage 2 Seal faulty pipe fittings with pipe sealant 3 Check external pressure regulator Check relief valve setting 3 Refer to Adjusting the Pressure Regulating Valve 4 Look for internal leakage in double acting cylinders 4 Remove cylinder from pump If pump builds full pressure cylinder is defective 5 Inadequate air pressure air motor only 5 Refer to Initial Setup section Erratic action 1...

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