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Smooth Ride System
System Type
A piston type accumulator operates as a liquid spring
absorbing displaced fluid from the lift rams. Selectable
from a switch in the cab.
Charging Gas
Air Free Dry Nitrogen
Accumulator Capacity
1.0 litre (58 cu/in)
Accumulator Weight
4.4 kg (9.75 lb)
Accumulator Charge Pressure
As a general guide for given shovel weights (loaded) see below:-
bar
kgf/cm
2
lbf/in
2
Shovel weights up to 700 kg (1540 lb)
13.8
14
200
Shovel weights 700 kg to 950 kg (1540 - 2100 lb)
19
19.4
275
Shovel weights over 950 kg (2100 lb)
24
24.5
350
Note:
Replacement accumulators will only be supplied in an uncharged, non pressureised condition to meet Health and
Safety/Airfreight hazardous goods requirements.
Section E
9803/3280
Section E
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Technical Data