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Torrent EX30RPM 

Owner’s Manual 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for EX30RPM

Page 1: ...Torrent EX30RPM Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ing Bearing Lubricant Specifications 8 EX30RPM Technical Specifications 9 Preventative Maintenance Instructions 10 Daily Every Four Hours of Operation 10 Weekly Every 50 Hours of Operation 14 Monthly Every 200 Hours of Operation 15 Annually Every 1000 Hours 15 EX30RPM Installation 16 Mounting 17 Hydraulic Connections 18 Handing Shipping and storage 20 Key Components 21 Parts List 21 ...

Page 3: ...ble part s of the Equipment and RWI shall at its expense return the Equipment to Customer in the same or equivalent manner that the Equipment was delivered to RWI Part s replaced during this Limited Hardware Warranty period as applicable will be covered for the remaining term of such period Such replacement parts may at RWI s option be new or equivalent to new This warranty shall be void if Custom...

Page 4: ...d respect the following WARNINGS can result in damage to the mulcher the carrier other property or injury or death of operation personnel or pedestrians This unit must not be used within 150 meters of objects other machinery livestock pedestrians or personnel other than the operator WARNING This machine must be operated only by qualified equipment operators with thorough knowledge and understandin...

Page 5: ...for damage or injury resulting from inadequate or improper installation of its products WARNING This machine must be used only with the debris control guard guards in place RWI Technical Inc accepts no responsibility for damage or injury resulting from alterations to or removal of components from its products WARNING When servicing cutters the cutting drum must be mechanically prevented from turni...

Page 6: ... equipment is being operated As well the operator must be inside the operator s compartment of the machine with the doors and windows closed It is imperative that the operator remains inside the operator s compartment at all times while the mulcher drum is turning For lighter growth such as bush and smaller trees up to 40 mm material is most efficiently reduced by approaching the work from the lef...

Page 7: ...est position with mulching head horizontal toward the right side of the tree 2 Using the left or discharge side of the mulching drum slowly cut into the right portion of the tree top being careful not to cut the top off completely 3 As the top weakens apply increasing left swing pressure until the combination of cutting and swing forces cause the top to fall away from the machine and operator 4 Us...

Page 8: ...or and drum shaft splines for wear x Check cutter fasteners torque 55 ft lb 75 Nm x Grease drum shaft bearings 4 shots each twice daily x Inspect bearings for excessive radial clearance or end play x Inspect cutters for excessive wear or breakage x Inspect hydraulic motor anticavitation valve and hydraulic hose connections for leaks x Inspect tool Holders for excessive wear or damage x Grease moto...

Page 9: ...es are caused by incorrect specification and inadequate application of the lubricant Use of FAG Arcanol Multitop Rolling Bearing Lubricant is strongly recommended in Torrent Mulchers Use of a compatible SPEED RATED alternative should be considered only after consultation with Torrent ...

Page 10: ... nominal Carrier power requirement 50 Hp or 37 Kw minimum Cutter type Fixed spherical or fixed beaver Cutter quantity 18 Drive type Direct Power transmission type Hydraulic fluid power Hydraulic motor type Fixed axial piston Maximum hydraulic system pressure 5000 psi 345 bar maximum continuous Hydraulic oil flow requirement 25 usgpm 95 lpm minimum ...

Page 11: ...d to impact and abrasion as a normal course of operation These conductors must be checked regularly in order to avoid any soil contamination due to leakage of hydraulic fluid and to maintain the proper level of oil in the hydraulic system Restrictions in the hydraulic conductors can adversely affect the performance of the mulcher and in some cases cause damage to the hydraulic motor Grease Drum Sh...

Page 12: ...11 Grease Drive Coupling With the unit squarely on the ground or other flat solid surface and with the carrier in a ZERO ENERGY STATE apply four shots of grease to the grease fitting located on the idler end of the drum shaft ...

Page 13: ...ed To rotate or remove a cutter perform the following steps 1 Remove the cutter fastener 1 and lock washer 2 2 Remove the cutter 3 from the tool holder 4 3 Turn 90 degrees or as required to expose a new cutting edge if no new edges remain replace the cutter with a new one 4 Replace the cutter fastener and lock washer and torque to 75 Nm Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the cutters ...

Page 14: ... of severe damage to cutters involving loss of the entire cutting head the tool holder tool face may be exposed to impact with potential for damage to the machined surface Any damage to the machined surface must be corrected In cases of severe damage a new tool holder must be installed ...

Page 15: ... the surface upon which the unit is sitting Check for excessive radial clearance A small amount of clearance is built into the bearings approximately 0 008 or 0 2mm An audible clunk or readily visible movement while moving the pry bar up and down may indicate worn or damaged bearings Excessive end play may be detected by placing a pry bar between the cutting frame and either end of the cutting dru...

Page 16: ...connections for leaks or seepage of hydraulic oil and correct as necessary Annually Every 1000 Hours Inspect Hydraulic Motor and Drum Shaft Splines for Wear Place the unit squarely on the ground or other flat solid surface and ensure that the carrier is in a ZERO ENERGY STATE Allow the unit to cool to ambient temperature Remove the drive end cover disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the motor remo...

Page 17: ...the EX30RPM must be performed with the unit resting squarely on the ground or other flat solid surface and with the carrier in a ZERO ENERGY STATE The EX30RPM is a hydraulically driven rotary mulching attachment driven by a fixed displacement axial piston hydraulic motor rated for a maximum continuous operating pressure of 5000 psi 345 bar The motor is fitted with an anti cavitation check valve Th...

Page 18: ... a six bolt pattern for the purpose of anchoring a cap plate suited to the coupling system utilized by the carrier to which the unit is to be installed The dimensions of the deck plate and the bolting pattern are supplied in the following diagram of the EX30RPM as viewed from the top of the unit ...

Page 19: ...lue of the supplied pressure and so lower supplied pressure translates into decreased performance Main Return Oil The main return oil line should ideally be connected to the main return header up stream of the hydraulic cooler Alternatively the main return oil may routed directly to the hydraulic reservoir via a suitably sized auxiliary hydraulic oil filter system Main returns are commonly allowed...

Page 20: ...ose Routing The EX30RPM is designed such that hydraulic hoses are routed from the connecting points on the cutting frame just below the edge of the deck plate and just behind the lifting lug as in the illustration on the previous page Hoses can then be routed in a manner that suits the mounting connection type and in such a way that pinch points are avoided The following figure illustrates a typic...

Page 21: ...it should be stored so that it is not exposed to a standing level of water snow etc Covers should be removed and unit drained of any accumulated water For extended storage a month or longer bearings should each be pumped full of grease 20 shots minimum so as to expel any moisture and reduce the risk of corrosion within the bearing assemblies ...

Page 22: ...eric information where applicable Part Number Description 3002000 30 Drum 3020001 Powerlock 2 3 16 3002200 30 Drum Shaft 4023000 1 1 2 Tool Holder 3027000 1 7 8 Spherical Cutter 3028000 1 7 8 Square Cutter 3001000 Cutting Frame 3004001 1 15 16 Flanged Cartridge Bearing Assembly Idler 3004003 1 15 16 Flanged Cartridge Bearing Assembly Drive 3003000 Motor Bearing Adapter SAE C 3007001 Hydraulic Moto...

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