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5. Installation 
5.1. Lifting the grab 

 

DANGER! 

Be sure of observing the instructions below because they are related to safety 

 

  Move the grab with the grabs completely closed and hydraulic lines plugged. 

  When lifting the grab, use only the lug provided and sufficiently powerful lifting equipment. 

  Ropes and rugs must be in good condition. 

 
 

5.2. Requirements on the carrier 

 

WARNING! 

Be sure of observing the instructions because they are related safety and the life of the grab 

 
EVERDIGM hydraulic grab, EPG series is designed to be used with an hydraulic excavator. Refer to the 
following points when deciding an excavator for the grab. 

 

 

Carrier weight : 

  The excavator may fall over if the capacity is not good enough to use the  grab or if it is equipped 

with  a  long  boom  and/or  a  long  reach  arm.  Proper  excavator  should  be  decided  for  use  with  the 
grab or such long boom and arm. 

 

 

Hydraulic system : 

  The  hydraulic  system  of  the  carrier  must  be  suitable  for  the  grab.  Low  flow  rate  and  pressure 

results  in  slow  working  speed  and  low  crushing  force  respectively.  Check  the  specification  of  the 
carrier. 

  For the hydraulic grab, the inner diameter of the hydraulic line must be correspond to page 12 

“3. 

Technical  specifications

  or  bigger.  If  the  inner  diameter  is  small  inadequately,  back-pressure 

increase and the hydraulic oil in the lines may be overheated. 

  Have the bigger line for the grab closing than the line for the grab opening.   

  The seamless steel tube with thickness of more than 4.5mm (schedule 80 or higher) must be used. 

And the hose must satisfy SAE R11~14. 

  Generally  speaking  the  hydraulic  oil  originally  recommended  for  the  carrier  can  be  used  for  the 

EVERDIGM hydraulic grab. However, since  working  with the hydraulic  grab  will heat the oil much 
more  than  the  usual  excavation  work,  the  viscosity  of  the  oil  must  be  checked.  When  the  grab  is 
used  continuously,  the  viscosity  of  the  hydraulic  oil  should  be  15~100  cSt  at  the  whole  operating 
temperature range. For more details about hydraulic  oil, refer to page  32, Chapter 

“7.4. Hydraulic 

oil

” 

  When installing the grab with no pre-filled oil in it, the grab

‟s cylinders need a lot of oil. So you must 

fill the oil by the proper level in oil tank after operating the grab two or three times. 

Summary of Contents for EPG05

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL Multi Purpose Grab Document No MSAGUS 0005 Revision Date 2014 09 23...

Page 2: ...may be changed If you found the parts unclear or not corresponding to the grab call and consult EVERDIGM dealer or service center Important information on safety is described in the safety information...

Page 3: ...3 Technical specifications 12 4 Markings and labels 13 5 Installation 15 5 1 Lifting the grab 15 5 2 Requirements on the carrier 15 5 3 Installation of hydraulic piping on the carrier 17 5 4 Mounting...

Page 4: ...ever fail to read and observe the instructions for safe operation Signal Words The words DANGER WARNING CAUTION and IMPORTANT appeared with the above Safety Alert Symbol indicate degree of risk of haz...

Page 5: ...ly and is placed stably in the safe place Figure 1 Know your equipments Never fail to read and understand the safety messages operation manual and maintenance manual before installation and operation...

Page 6: ...ents falling down when the grab is working on the tall columns supports and brick the carrier should be equipped with the cab protector strong enough for the falling elements For more information on t...

Page 7: ...or operating the grab WARNING The following instructions are on safety in operation with grab Read understand and observe the instructions More information is provided in page 23 6 3 Operation Never o...

Page 8: ...ood condition Ensure that the grab and carrier stop completely Maintenance work should be performed with the grab completely closed Make sure to shut off the stop valve of the hydraulic line for the g...

Page 9: ...may be slippery The oil wet on the ground may be very slippery Collect any oil and dispose it correctly Do not alter or modify Unauthorized alteration or modification of the grab shall not be guarante...

Page 10: ...ndard accessories fittings hoses etc 2 2 Option components The following parts are to be supplied as option only Standard mounting adapter 1 can be installed on most popular carriers Mounting pin bush...

Page 11: ...11 2 3 Mounting dimension for the adapter plate EPG05 EPG08 Figure 9 190 190 430 400 160 100 100 25 20 Figure 10...

Page 12: ...erating Oil Temperature C 20 90 Recommended Carrier Weight 2 tonne 4 8 7 10 Hose Connections Main Pressurizing Port MA Grab Closing Pressurizing Port MB Grab Opening Rotation at the view from carrier...

Page 13: ...Pay attention to the marks and labels related to safety EVERDIGM Logo CE Label Stay Clear Indicates that the distance must be kept to be safe from the flying rock splinter Lifting Point Indicates the...

Page 14: ...he manuals prior to initial use and follow the Do not operate when bystanders are in working area cab using the necessary window guarding The operator must be adequately protected within the Risk of S...

Page 15: ...and low crushing force respectively Check the specification of the carrier For the hydraulic grab the inner diameter of the hydraulic line must be correspond to page 12 3 Technical specifications or b...

Page 16: ...to grab piping lines take the return line of the existing breaker piping lines for the grab closing lines of the grab If the return line of the existing breaker lines is also installed for low pressu...

Page 17: ...maximum pressure in grab opening and closing operation Flow control valves to adjust working speed and rotation speed but it is necessary not to exceed recommended speeds otherwise hydraulic motor and...

Page 18: ...ke care of the direction of the mounting adapter as the drawing Set the carrier s engine speed to low idle and move the stick of carrier slowly until its hole is aligned with that in the mounting adap...

Page 19: ...injury Match the holes by only visual lining up While moving the carrier make sure that there is no person in the vicinity of the carrier Personal injury can result also from dropping the mounting pin...

Page 20: ...RB Place a pressure gauge into either port and set the minimum pressure unscrewing the pressure relief valve to the end The pressure gauge must be for 400 bar or more Place the grab to the ground or t...

Page 21: ...ow control valve in the carrier s rotation pipe The proper rotation speed is 7 12 rpm and it must not exceed 15 rpm IMPORTANT It will cause personal injury damage to the grab or inconvenience operatio...

Page 22: ...ng of the grab no abnormal sound and no vibration during the operation WARNING Read carefully and follow all safety regulations concerned with the preparation for safe operation Refer to page 6 1 2 Pr...

Page 23: ...please stop the carrier and wait until the oil has cooled to operating temperature range For continuous operation with high duty maximum oil temperature is recommended not to exceed 80 C 175 F An auxi...

Page 24: ...ry or death Never operate the grab unless you are properly trained DANGER Figure 17 DO CRUSHING FROM THE TOP DOWNWARDS Always be careful of falling down of broken elements When crushing columns chimne...

Page 25: ...a where high pressure piping or similar gas piping was laid out High pressure gas piping can be explosive at damage WARNING IMPORTANT Figure 21 DO NOT USE FOR TRANSPORT PURPOSES The hydraulic grab is...

Page 26: ...IMPORTANT Figure 24 DO NOT SUPPORT THE CARRIER WITH THE GRAB Never support the carrier s weight with the grab i e jack up with grab to rotate the carrier s undercarriage This will cause serious damage...

Page 27: ...igure 28 DO NOT ROTATE THE GRAB WHILE CRUSHING IS IN PROGRESS This will cause damage to the grab and carrier s arm IMPORTANT NEVER ATTEMPT TO DO UNALLOWED JOB Do not attempt to do job other than open...

Page 28: ...28 Please consult EVERDIGM dealer for the operation in special applications such as underwater use cutting high temperature object bitting off ladle slag in iron works...

Page 29: ...grab visual inspection Check whenever inspecting if there are oil leaks at the hydraulic components or the hydraulic connections of the grab Check whenever inspecting if all fasteners such as bolts nu...

Page 30: ...if there is a crack in the welded part of the grab Check the hydraulic components of the carrier Check abnormal sound or vibration during the grab movements and rotation of the grab Every 1000 hours o...

Page 31: ...7 Hex head 7 8 M10 x 1 5 8 Hex socket 7 8 M12 x 1 75 19 Hex head 12 14 M12 x 1 75 10 Hex socket 12 14 M14 x 2 22 Hex head 19 21 M14 x 2 12 Hex socket 19 21 M16 x 2 24 Hex head 30 33 M16 x 2 14 Hex soc...

Page 32: ...used Using the oil with higher viscosity too thick may cause Generating shock while cylinder is in operation Risk of failure in the pumps and rotation motor Life time of hydraulic oil filter shortene...

Page 33: ...s Oil filters Every 100 hours Oil cooling The maximum permitted hydraulic oil temperature in continuous grab operation is 90 C 194 F Therefore a reliable hydraulic oil thermometer is necessary If ther...

Page 34: ...open Take care of the safety against the grab after dismounting so that it can t fall over After turn stop valves to OFF position disconnect hydraulic hoses from the stop valves Apply end caps and plu...

Page 35: ...rect operating pressure or contact EVERDIGM service Defective relief valve Contact EVERDIGM service Grab can not rotated or abnormal noise during rotation Hydraulic motor pinion or slewing bearing are...

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