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HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION
NPK INSTALLATION KITS are available for virtually all compatible backhoe loaders,
excavators, and skid steers. Complete parts and instructions for the hydraulic
installation of the NPK HYDRAULIC HAMMER including valving and/or controls, hoses
and fittings, boom and stick tubing, and clamps are provided.
HAMMER LINES
Typically, the pressure line is arranged on the left side of the boom and the return line
on the right side. Flow to the hammer is controlled from an auxiliary valve on the carrier
or from an NPK supplied valve. Hydraulic oil, generally, is routed back to the tank thru
the carrier’s oil cooler and filter.
HAMMER CONTROL VALVE
NPK uses two general types of control systems, depending upon the carrier model:
1. CONTROL SYSTEM USING THE CARRIER AUXILIARY OR SPARE VALVE
SECTION.
This type of installation utilizes an existing carrier valve. Any additional parts, such
as a mechanical linkage, hydraulic pilot actuators, flow control valves, etc., are
furnished in the NPK HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION KIT. Special hydraulic pressure
control valves are not required. The NPK HYDRAULIC HAMMER operating
pressure is self-regulating.
2. CONTROL SYSTEM USING THE NPK MULTIVALVE.
For carriers not equipped with a suitable auxiliary or spare valve section, the NPK
HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION KIT includes a solenoid operated, priority flow control
valve to operate the NPK HYDRAULIC HAMMER. The NPK MULTIVALVE is
specifically designed for the operation of boom mounted attachments.