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– Hydraulic Spike Driver
Phone: (262) 637-9681
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1.2023 Rev 2.1
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Original Instructions
Unpacking Instructions
Upon receiving your Hydraulic Spike Driver promptly remove it from the shipping container. Always
keep top side of container up. Inspect unit for damage which may have incurred during shipping and
report it to carrier for claim.
Tool Preparations
The Hydraulic Spike Driver may require some assembly before use. The machine should receive an
in-service inspection before initial operation. If the tool is used in cold weather, preheat the hydraulic
fluid by running power source at low engine speed.
Fluid temperature should be at or above 50° F/10° C (400-ssu / 82 centistroke) before use, when
using recommended fluids. Using too thick of fluid may result in tool damage.
Never stick foreign objects, fingers, or other extremities into
moving mechanism. Failure to follow these instructions may lead
to severe personal injury or tool damage.
Hose Requirements
It is not often necessary or advisable to use long hoses. All hoses must have an oil resistant inner surface
and an abrasion resistant outer surface. Each hose must have male pipe ends for most application.
Longer hoses can be used when necessary but can affect the operation of the tool due to resistance in
the hose. If small diameter or long hoses are used, or if restrictive fittings are connected to the supply and
return ports, the pressure required to push the fluid through the system and back to the tank will be
higher. This will reduce tool power.
Important:
Oil should always flow from the male coupler through the female coupler.
Note:
The pressure increases in uncoupled hoses left in the sun. This may make them difficult to
connect. When possible after use, connect the free ends of the operating hoses together.
Hose Types
Hydraulic hose types authorized for use with the Hydraulic Spike Driver are:
1.
Labeled and certified non-conductive
.
•
This is the only hose authorized for use near electrical conductors.
•
Constructed of thermoplastic or synthetic rubber inner tube, synthetic fiber braid reinforcement,
and weather resistant thermoplastic or synthetic rubber cover.
2.
Wire braided
(conductive)
•
This hose is conductive and must
never
be used near electrical conductors.
•
Constructed of synthetic rubber inner tube, single or double wire braid reinforcement, and
weather resistant synthetic rubber cover
3.
Fiber braided
(not certified or labeled non-conductive)
•
This hose is conductive and must
never
be used near electrical conductors.
•
Constructed of thermoplastic or synthetic rubber inner tube, synthetic fiber braid reinforcement,
and weather resistant thermoplastic or synthetic rubber cover.
The rated working pressure of the hydraulic hose must be at least 175 bar (2500 psi).
