Equalizer VLW18TE, Operator'S Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...R ATOR INSTRUCTION M ANUA L E Q U A L I Z E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L LT D w w w e q u a l i z e r i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o m H Y D R A U L I C V E R T I C A L L I F T I N G W E D G E S VLW18TE VLW18TI ...

Page 2: ...GE 4 1 HOW THE VLW18TE WORKS 4 2 TOOL FUNCTION 4 3 USING THE STEPPED BLOCK ACCESSORY 4 4 KIT CONTENTS 4 5 TOOL DIMENSIONS 4 6 TOOL MAINTENANCE 5 VLW18TI INTEGRAL HYDRAULIC VERTICAL LIFTING WEDGE 5 1 HOW THE VLW18TI WORKS 5 2 TOOL FUNCTION 5 3 USING THE STEPPED BLOCK ACCESSORY 5 4 KIT CONTENTS 5 5 TOOL DIMENSIONS 5 6 TOOL MAINTENANCE 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 1 VLW18TE TROUBLESHOOTING 7 2 VLW18TI TROUBLE...

Page 3: ...e tools should be as part of a broader task based risk assessment which should be carried out by the operation supervisor or other competent person Failure to comply with the safety information contained within this manual could result in personal injury or equipment damage Read all instructions warnings and cautions carefully and follow all safety precautions The safety of the operator any assist...

Page 4: ...ive chemicals CAUTION Take care to avoid sharp bends and kinks in hydraulic hoses Bends and kinks can cause severe back up pressure and cause hose failure Protect hoses from dropped objects a sharp impact may cause internal damage to hose wire strands Protect hoses from crush risks such as heavy objects or vehicles crush damage can cause hose failure WARNING Applying pressure to a damaged hose may...

Page 5: ...and VLW18TI hydraulic vertical lifting wedges will generate 18 Tons 180 kN lifting force from 10 000 psi 700 bar of hydraulic pressure The tools require a minimum access gap of 9 5 mm 0 37 on the first step and will lift vertically Using two VLW18TE TI wedges will allow a lift of 36 Tons Using four VLW18TE TI wedges will allow a loft of 72 Tons ...

Page 6: ... safety block 4 2 VLW18TE TOOL FUNCTION The operation procedure is exactly the same for both the VLW18TE Mini and Standard Kits The VLW18TE Mini Kit does not contain either a 10 000 psi 700 bar hydraulic hand pump or a 10 000 psi 700 bar hydraulic hose These items will come from the user s inventory 1 Assemble the kit by connecting one end of the hydraulic hose to the hand pump and the other end t...

Page 7: ...ing no open vent eliminates the risk of hydraulic oil spillage during use PRIME PUMP RETURN VALVE 5 Once the item has been lifted to the desired height or to the maximum height on the step used the safety block should be inserted into the gap Secure the load by releasing the pressure onto the block SAFETY BLOCK 6 If required the wedge should then be re insert ed on the next step and steps 3 5 repe...

Page 8: ...W18TE Hydraulic Vertical Lifting Wedge to be used to lift an item with a larger gap and will lift the item further with less penetration Attach the stepped block to the tool using the M6 countersunk screw STEPPED BLOCK COUNTERSUNK SCREW Insert the tool under the item to be lifted Ensure there is a minimum hold of 15 mm 0 59 and that the full width of the block is used MIN 15 mm 0 59 ...

Page 9: ...imensions 145 x 170 x 365mm 5 71 x 6 69 x 14 37 Tool only Weight 8 5 kg 18 7 lb Gross Kit Weight 9 8 kg 21 5 lb STANDARD KIT COMPONENTS Product Code VLW18TESTDSPB 1 x VLW18TE Wedgehead 1 x 10 000 psi 700 bar Hydraulic Hose 2 m 78 75 1 x 10 000 psi 700 bar Hydraulic Cylinder 1 x 10 000 psi 700 bar HP350S Sealed Hand Pump with Gauge 1 x Safety Block 1 x Stepped Block 1 x Hex Key 1 x Countersunk Scre...

Page 10: ...1 50 59 5 mm 2 34 MAXI KIT COMPONENTS Product Code VLW18TEMAXSPB 2 x VLW18TE Wedgeheads 2 x 10 000 psi 700 bar Hydraulic Hoses 2 m 78 75 2 x 10 000 psi 700 bar Hydraulic Cylinders 1 x 10 000 psi 700 bar HP350D Sealed Hand Pump with Gauges 2 x Safety Blocks 2 x Stepped Blocks 2 x Hex Key 2 x Countersunk Screw 1 x Instruction Manual 1 x Carry Case Carry Case Dimensions 920 x 520 x 210mm 36 22 x 20 4...

Page 11: ...ee from grit GREASE SAFETY BLOCK 139 mm 5 47 27 mm 1 06 34 mm 1 34 41 mm 1 61 48 mm 1 89 55 mm 2 17 STEPPED BLOCK 63 8 mm 2 51 31 7 mm 1 25 30 mm 1 18 38 mm 1 51 4 6 VLW18TE TOOL MAINTENANCE On return from each job and before allocation against subsequent work the completeness of the Equalizer VLW18TE kit must be established and items examined to ensure that they are serviceable Any missing or dam...

Page 12: ...ure the air vent is not obstructed in any way as this will result in a vacuum within the system and the wedge will not advance RETURN VALVE AIR VENT 2 Ensure the access gap under the item to be lifted measures 9 5 mm 0 37 or greater MIN 9 5 mm 0 37 5 VLW18TI INTEGRAL HYDRAULIC VERTICAL LIFTING WEDGE 5 1 HOW THE VLW18TI WORKS The tool is inserted into the access gap The hand pump is primed which po...

Page 13: ... both the wedge and the safety block are inserted under the item until the heel of the step is in contact with the side of the item to be lifted and the step is positioned centrally see VLW18TI TOOL FUNCTION step 3 WARNING Care should be taken not to drop any of the component parts when removing them from the lifted load This action will prevent injuries to either the operator s lower limbs or to ...

Page 14: ...I Integral Hydraulic Vertical Lifting Wedge to be used to lift an item with a larger gap and will lift the item further with less penetration Attach the stepped block to the tool using the M6 countersunk screw STEPPED BLOCK COUNTERSUNK SCREW Insert the tool under the item to be lifted Ensure there is a minimum hold of 15 mm 0 59 and that the full width of the block is used MIN 15 mm 0 59 ...

Page 15: ...IMUM EXTENSION USING STEPPED BLOCK 39 5 mm 1 56 59 5 mm 2 34 5 4 VLW18TI KIT CONTENTS KIT COMPONENTS Product Code VLW18TISPB 1 x VLW18TI Wedgehead 1 x 10 000 psi 700 bar Integral Hydraulic Pump Cylinder 1 x Safety Block 1 x Stepped Block 1 x Hex Key 1 x Countersunk Screw 1 x Instruction Manual 1 x Carry Case Carry Case Dimensions 580 x 340 x 180mm 22 8 x 13 4 x 7 1 Tool only Weight 10 kg 22 lbs Gr...

Page 16: ...SE SAFETY BLOCK 139 mm 5 47 27 mm 1 06 34 mm 1 34 41 mm 1 61 48 mm 1 89 55 mm 2 17 STEPPED BLOCK 63 8 mm 2 51 31 7 mm 1 25 30 mm 1 18 38 mm 1 51 5 6 VLW18TI TOOL MAINTENANCE On return from each job and before allocation against subsequent work the completeness of the Equalizer VLW18TI kit must be established and items examined to ensure that they are serviceable Any missing or damaged items are to...

Page 17: ...hin the pump unit R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N The pump should be sent to an authorised Equalizer distributor for repair 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 1 VLW18TE TROUBLESHOOTING HOSES ARE CONNECTED BUT THE TOOL DOES NOT ADVANCE THE PRESSURE ON THE PUMP HANDLE IS MINIMAL P O S S I B L E C A U S E The release valve is in the retract open position R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N Close the release valve C...

Page 18: ...lve causing any air that is within the system to be forced up through the pump and vented into the oil reservoir 4 Repeat steps 1 3 three or four times to ensure that all air is removed from the system and the tool will reach full working pressure 5 Disconnect the hand pump from the hydraulic hose grip the baseplate of the hand pump body in a vice with the pump body vertical and the main handle at...

Page 19: ... O S S I B L E C A U S E Release valve open R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N Close release valve P O S S I B L E C A U S E Air accumulates around pump inlet when used upside down R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N Bleed out air from reservoir Look for any oil leaks on reservoir which may indicate a perished bladder Refer to an approved Equalizer distributor for further instructions P O S S I B L E...

Page 20: ... L E C A U S E Piston seal leaking R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N Look for oil leaking from cylinder bearing Refer to an approved Equalizer distributor for further instructions P O S S I B L E C A U S E Leaks on cylinder or pump body R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N Check blanking plugs for leaks tighten Refer to an approved Equalizer distributor for further instructions Spongy action P O S S ...

Page 21: ...W_Rev16_A4 colour VLW18TE VLW18TI HYDRAULIC VERTICAL LIFTING WEDGES 20 8 REGULATORY INFORMATION 8 1 REGISTERED HEAD OFFICE EQUALIZER INTERNATIONAL LTD Equalizer House Claymore Drive Aberdeen Scotland AB23 8GD 9 PARTS LISTS SERVICE KITS ...

Page 22: ...W HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SPIROL PIN M6X12 GRUB SCREW M6 GREASE NIPPLE M5 SCKT HEAD SCREW SCREW FOR HANDLE MAIN BODY TOP PLATE WEDGE C W TAIL GUIDE PIN PUSH PIN MK III HANDLE LEFT HANDLE RIGHT HANDLE BAR SAFETY BLOCK WASHER FOR TAIL STEP BLOCK GRUB SCREW SLOT PLUG WASHER 10 MM WASHER 6MM SPACER 01 set of 2 01 each 01 each 02 each 01 each 02 each 01 each 01 each 01 set of 2 01 each 01 set of 4 01 each 0...

Page 23: ... 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 ITEM 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 DESCRIPTION SERVICE KIT H STEEL BALL SPRING END CAP L P SPRING O RING OVERLOAD COVER SCREW CAP OVERLOAD COVER SCREW SERVICE KIT I BASE PLATE SCREW PART No 715800 01 715900 01 KIT QUANTITY 01 01 01 02 01 02...

Page 24: ...503501 01 510701 01 4 MM ALLEN KEY SERIAL NO STICKER PINCH POINT STICKER QC SEALED TOP STICKER EQUALIZER LOGO READ INSTR STICKER BLACK HANDLE SLEEVE M5X6 SCKT SCREW SPIROL PIN M6X12 GRUB SCREW M6 GREASE NIPPLE M5 SCKT HEAD SCREW SCREW FOR HANDLE MAIN BODY TOP PLATE WEDGE C W TAIL GUIDE PIN PUSH PIN MK III HANDLE LEFT HANDLE RIGHT HANDLE BAR SAFETY BLOCK WASHER FOR TAIL STEP BLOCK GRUB SCREW SLOT P...

Page 25: ...INDER BASE PUMP PISTON HOUSING HANDLE CLEVIS PISTON ROD PULLER BODY FASTEN NUT ROLL PIN HANDLE GRIP 01 01 01 01 02 04 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 375010 01 SERVICE KIT A OIL FILL SCREW STEEL BALL O RING RELIEF VALVE SCREW RELIEF VALVE KNOB WASHER O RING BACK UP RING RESERVOIR BLADDER O RING PUMP PISTON ROD OVERLOAD COVER SCREW CAP O RING O...

Page 26: ...C l a y m o r e D r i v e A b e r d e e n S c o t l a n d U K A B 2 3 8 G D t 4 4 0 1 2 2 4 7 0 1 9 7 0 f 4 4 0 1 2 2 4 8 2 3 7 9 1 H o u s t o n O f f i c e 1 3 3 0 Ya l e S t r e e t H o u s t o n T X 7 7 0 0 8 U S A t 1 7 1 3 9 2 7 1 8 4 0 w w w e q u a l i z e r i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o m ...