Volvo EC15C, Product Manual

Page 1: ...More care Built in VOLVO COMPACT EXCAVATORs PRODUCT MANUAL EC15c EC17c EC18c EC20C ...

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Page 3: ...karound from 4 to 17 Digging Equipment from 18 to 19 Electrical from 20 to 21 Engine from 22 to 23 Hydraulics from 24 to 27 Operator s Environment from 28 to 35 Undercarriage from 36 to 39 Upper Frame from 40 to 41 ...

Page 4: ...l pedals Page 29 022 Accessible battery disconnect switch Page 20 029 Complete and clear instrument panel Page 31 033 Clear and easy check for machine operating hours Page 31 034 Efficient heating system Page 32 039 Practical and convenient tool boox Page 32 046 Numerous power sockets in the cab Page 32 047 One place for electrical maintenance Page 20 053 Fuel tank filling and filtration Page 23 0...

Page 5: ...on Page 28 004 Hydraulic hoses protected inside the boom Page 18 019 Boom cylinder protection from damages Page 18 017 Safe and productive slewing break Page 25 028 Suspended and insulated cab Page 40 036 Ideal top cab visibility Page 33 048 ...

Page 6: ...l of the controls Page 30 027 Comfortable and efficient travel pedals Page 29 022 Walkaround Main strong points Effective and strong translation function Page 28 004 Precise accessory and boom offset by finger tip control Page 24 015 016 Safe and productive slewing break Page 25 028 Slew and offset movements combination Page 24 001 Safe and comfortable retracting seat belt Page 29 025 Roomy and ea...

Page 7: ...oom cylinder protection from damages Page 18 017 Ideal top cab visibility Page 33 048 Suspended and insulated cab Page 40 036 Automatic kick down travel function Page 22 006 Maximum visibility and ventilation from front windscreen Page 28 007 OPG1 ROPS and TOPS cab and canopy Page 29 013 Efficient lighting Page 33 051 Excellent access to the hydraulic components Page 25 021 Variable width undercar...

Page 8: ... 019 Protected blade cylinder Page 37 043 Independence of hydraulic functions Page 26 045 Practical and convenient tool boox Page 32 046 High quality hydraulic connectors Page 27 050 Hydraulic oil filtering and filling Page 23 065 Protection of the electrical circuit Page 21 067 Starter motor protected Page 23 073 Powerful efficient Volvo engine Page 22 009 010 011 012 Rounded durable dozer blade ...

Page 9: ...werful hydraulic gear pump Page 26 031 Roomy and easy to clean cab canopy floor Page 30 032 Optimized machine rear overhang Page 40 035 Accessible Main Control Valve Page 26 037 Protected blade cylinder Page 37 043 Rounded durable dozer blade Page 37 044 High quality hydraulic connectors Page 27 050 One place for electrical maintenance Page 20 053 Fuel tank filling and filtration Page 23 054 Cab f...

Page 10: ...el pedals Page 29 022 Suspended and insulated cab Page 40 036 Adjustable suspended seat to suit each operator Page 31 038 Efficient heating system Page 32 039 Ergonomic and smooth dozer blade lever Page 37 040 Optimum dozer blade height clearance Page 37 041 Rounded durable dozer blade Page 37 044 Independence of hydraulic functions Page 26 045 Effective tractive forces Page 38 049 Easy machine s ...

Page 11: ...ient bucket s curled angle Page 19 023 Variable width undercarriage Page 36 024 Impressive cab all around visibility Page 30 026 Safe and productive slewing break Page 25 028 Performant and efficient variable displacement pump Page 25 030 Powerful hydraulic gear pump Page 26 031 Large capacity fuel tank Page 41 063 ISO SAE control pattern change Page 27 071 ...

Page 12: ...d boom offset by finger tip control Page 24 015 016 Boom cylinder protection from damages Page 18 017 High travel speed Page 25 018 Comfortable and efficient travel pedals Page 29 022 Efficient bucket s curled angle Page 19 023 Variable width undercarriage Page 36 024 Performant and efficient variable displacement pump Page 25 030 Powerful hydraulic gear pump Page 26 031 Optimum dozer blade height...

Page 13: ...Page 31 033 Clear and easy check for machine operating hours Page 31 034 High quality hydraulic connectors Page 27 050 One place for electrical maintenance Page 20 053 Fuel tank filling and filtration Page 23 054 Tanks drain plugs Page 23 064 Efficient and accessible hydraulic oil cooler Page 23 065 Hydraulic oil filtering and filling Page 27 066 Washer fluid filling Page 35 072 Starter motor prot...

Page 14: ...sibility and ventilation from front windscreen Page 28 007 OPG1 ROPS and TOPS cab and canopy Page 29 013 Precise accessory and boom offset by finger tip control Page 24 015 016 Impressive cab all around visibility Page 30 026 Suspended and insulated cab Page 40 036 Practical and convenient tool boox Page 32 046 Numerous power sockets in the cab Page 32 047 Ideal top cab visibility Page 33 048 Effi...

Page 15: ...15 Accessible battery disconnect switch Page 20 029 Safe machine s access for the operator Page 32 042 ISO SAE control pattern change Page 27 0071 ...

Page 16: ...comfortable retracting seat belt Page 29 025 Impressive cab all around visibility Page 30 026 Safe locking of all of the controls Page 30 027 Safe and productive slewing break Page 25 028 Complete and clear instrument panel Page 31 033 Independence of hydraulic functions Page 26 045 Efficient lighting Page 33 051 4 digits anti theft key pad Page 35 068 Large rear view mirrors Page 35 069 Canopy sa...

Page 17: ...ptimized machine rear overhang Page 40 035 Safe machine s access for the operator Page 32 042 High quality hydraulic connectors Page 27 050 Protected battery Page 20 060 Protection of the electrical circuit Page 21 067 Starter motor protected Page 23 073 ...

Page 18: ...protection The boom cylinder is positioned above the boom for better protection The hydraulic cylinder is fully protected in all types of applications including digging loading of trucks or lifting Customer Benefit Low operating and maintenance costs More productivity 017 Equipment hydraulic hoses routed in the boom Hydraulic hoses for the arm cylinder bucket cylinder and attachment hydraulic circ...

Page 19: ...force The tear out force is the force developed by the arm cylinder and used for bucket penetration and tear out of materials Customer Benefit High performance for more productivity 020 Bucket s curled angle The bucket has a good rotation angle of 195 providing a good attack and square excavations at all depths Also on loading and dumping movements materials are safely maintained to avoid spilling...

Page 20: ...hine More safety regarding potential electricity fire and risk of theft 029 Electrical maintenance access All main electrical components like battery and fuse box are located in one place behind the left rear cab panel Electrical parts access requires removal of only 3 screws on the panel Maintenance is fast and easy Customer Benefit Low operating and maintenance costs 053 Protection of the batter...

Page 21: ...21 Protection of the electrical circuit The electrical circuit is equipped with two main fuses which prevent any short circuiting Customer Benefit Better protection No risk of fire More safety 067 ...

Page 22: ...e EC15C EC17C EC18C EC20C The engines features a diesel Volvo Tier 4 compliant engine Volvo D1 1DCAE4 1 1 liters 3 cylinders water cooled with inline fuel injection pump Customer Benefit More reliability more performance and productivity More care for the environment 009 010 011 012 Daily maintenance All service points are easily accessible under the engine hood fuel level and filling engine oil c...

Page 23: ... the tank is filled and at each cycle The transparent hydraulic oil inlet provides an easy way to perform level check and diagnosis Customer Benefit Low operating and maintenance costs 065 Protection of the starter motor Starter motor is protected from damage of the driving pinion Ignition key can t go to the start position if the engine is running Customer Benefit Low operating and maintenance co...

Page 24: ...ip control The accessory circuit and the boom offset are controlled by an on off switch located on the right joystick A control light on the instrument panel indicates which mode is activated Fingertip control is precise and smooth Customer Benefit More operator comfort More productivity 015 Fingertip control The accessory circuit and the boom offset are controlled by an electroproportional roller...

Page 25: ...perating and maintenance costs 021 Slewing brake Machineisequippedasstandardwithaslewinghydrostatic brake When the operator releases the slewing gear left control lever it brakes and stops the slewing movement Provides safer operation during slewing applications Customer Benefit More precision for the operator during machine slewing movements More productivity and more safety 028 Hydraulic variabl...

Page 26: ...31 Main Control Valve accessibility Easy accessibility to the main control valve For maintenance just remove one panel with 5 bolts to gain full access to the main control valve Customer Benefit Low operating and maintenance costs 037 Hydraulic system Machine has a closed circuit hydraulic load sensing system allowing full independence of all the excavator s individual movements Customer Benefit M...

Page 27: ...ated by only removing two screws Customer Benefit The machine s high performance is maintained even after several hours of intense work for better productivity 066 ISO SAE control pattern change and travel alarm ISO SAE control pattern change lever is located on the upper frame below the machine left side panel Pattern change can be performed very easily and quickly from the outside This option is...

Page 28: ...es into precise and progressive movements The two levers with short displacement movement are fitted on large pedals to offer maximum comfort during operator use Combined with the Auto Kick Down feature it offers great performance on the jobsite Customer Benefit Ability to easily drive the machine backward or forward with the feet enabling full operation with the hands Due to the short travel leve...

Page 29: ...nts and applications More safety for the operator 013 Large travel pedals Two large ergonomic pedals made of aluminum allow precise foot positioning during travelling operations These pedals are comparable to those used on heavier excavators They are designed for intensive frequent use and maximum grip Customer Benefit Optimised foot pedal driving control for more productivity Precision and easy o...

Page 30: ... on the left side is raised This mechanical locking acts directly on the control valve and therefore concerns the equipment offset controls blade and travel controls Customer Benefit Mechanical locking of all the machine s controls helps avoid any risk of accident when the operator gets into or out of the cab More safety on the worksite 027 Large and roomy uncluttered cab canopy floor The cab plat...

Page 31: ...d on the side instrument panel It shows the total number of hours with the engine running Maintenance work is to be carried out according to the reading of the operating hour meter There is no need to start the machine to read the display the number of engine hours Hour numbers can be checked by the operator from the outside without entering the cab Customer Benefit The quick and easy way for the ...

Page 32: ... and safe cab entry and exit thanks to 3 safe grip points More safety 042 Integrated cab tool box Tool box located below the operator s seat is thermoformed into the cab platform to give each tool a dedicated position It can be locked with the ignition key Machine s operator manual can be stored into the opening tool box door A 12V electrical outlet is also located inside the tool box to plug an a...

Page 33: ... on the boom An optional rear side work light on the cab combined with a rotating beacon is available to increase operator s visibility in dark conditions Operators gain better work visibility in all types of lighting conditions and make the machine plainly visible on the worksite Customer Benefit More operator comfort More productivity More safety 051 Easy familiarization The machine features opt...

Page 34: ...Benefit More operator comfort 056 Cab radio equipment Cab is equipped with two audio speakers located in the top rear side of the cab Radio is located in a flat position on the top of cab helping to protect from dust and damage Antenna is located behind the right rear cab pillar offering protection from damage during machine operation A radio AM FM CD player is available as an option Customer Bene...

Page 35: ... can be fitted on the left side Helps achieve optimised operator visibility to the rear side Customer Benefit More safety More productivity 069 Canopy safe handrail Canopy is equipped with a large safe and practical handrail Operator can get a safe secure access and exit of the canopy machine Customer Benefit More safety More operator comfort 070 Washer fluid filling Washer fluid filling is locate...

Page 36: ...ork cleaning and picking up of materials Customer Benefit More productivity 008 Variable width undercarriage The EC18C and EC20C have a variable width undercarriage from 994 mm to 1 336 mm Adjust the width by pressing the variable undercarriage switch and simultaneously moving the blade lever The blade is equipped as standard with two additional extension parts to increase blade width when the mac...

Page 37: ...ssing such has roadside curbs and sidewalks Customer Benefit More productivity More versatility 041 Protected blade cylinder A large steel plate cover is bolted on the blade cylinder to protect hydraulic hose connections and the cylinder rod Blade cylinder is fully protected from damage during levelling and landscaping applications Customer Benefit Low operating and maintenance costs 043 Dozer bla...

Page 38: ...er Benefit More productivity 049 Dozer blade side extensions The two blade extension parts are stored on each side of the dozer blade allowing widening when needed Dozer blade can be adjusted to the variable undercarriage full extending position Blade extensions are easy and quick to install and store no tool is needed to fit and remove the dozer blade Customer Benefit More versatility More produc...

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Page 40: ...ivity Low maintenance and operating costs 005 Rear machine tracks overhang Track overhang to the rear of the machine for new C series machines has been reduced by 70 mm Offers better rear machine protection when working in very narrow places without compromising machine stability Customer Benefit More safety Low operating and maintenance costs 035 Suspended and insulated cab platform Cab platform ...

Page 41: ...ly lifted and transported for specific applications Customer Benefit More safety More versatility 059 Fuel tank capacity The tank s 20 liter capacity provides on average 10 to 12 hours of work depending of the type of applications The operator can work one full day without refilling the fuel tank Customer Benefit More productivity 063 ...

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Page 44: ...r policy of continuous improvement we reserve the right to change specifications and design without prior notice The illustrations do not necessarily show the standard version of the machine PUB 21A1006319 English Global 2010 03 CEX Volvo Global Marketing ...