Chapter 3: Operation
3-LV-1-7 9/7/11
LV1 User Manual
3-8
1.
Turn the
Mode
switch to the
Off
position.
2.
Turn the
Process Pressure Control
knob counterclockwise until it stops, then rotate 2
turns clockwise.
NOTE:
Before starting the LV1, the
Emergency Stop
knob has to be pulled out (by rotating it
clockwise) and the blue
Reset
button on the control panel has to be depressed.
Preparing for Use
Purging Air from the Hydraulic System and Priming the Intensifier Pump
Before first time use or after changing the hydraulic oil, you will need to purge air from the
hydraulic system. Also, before first time use, after disassembly, or whenever the intensifier pump
loses its prime, you will need to re-prime the intensifier pump.
NOTE:
The Motor/hydraulic circuit may demonstrate a temporary increase in noise level which
will disappear when the system is purged of air.
Hydraulic Preparation to be Done Upon Initial Setup or Use After Long Storage
Periods
1.
Charge the accumulator to about 500 psi, about 34 bars.
2.
Turn on the
Master Power On/Off
switch at the rear of the processor.
3.
Press the blue
Reset
button located on the control panel.
4.
Rotate the
Mode
switch to the
Jog
position so that the motor should turn on and idle
for at least 15 minutes. This is just to warm up and circulate oil through the hydraulic
system.
5.
Press and hold the
Extend
button for about 15 seconds to fully extend the piston.
6.
Rotate the
Mode
switch back to the
Jog
position.
7.
Rotate the
Mode
switch to the
Run
position, and wait until about 7 seconds. This
moves the piston in the accumulator causing oil to lubricate its seals.
8.
Repeat Steps 4 through 6 at least four times.
9.
Turn off the motor by rotating the Mode switch to the
Off
position.
10.
Turn on the
Master Power On/Off
switch
11.
Recharge the accumulator to about 1400 psi, making sure not to exceed 1450 psi.
Standard Preparations for Use
Remove lockout device from Master Power On/Off switch