Wachs ERV-750, User Manual

Page 1: ...al may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of E H Wachs E H Wachs 600 Knightsbridge Parkway Lincolnshire IL 60069 www ehwachs com E H Wachs Part No 79 MAN 01 Rev 3 0409 A...

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Page 3: ...irements 9 Installation Instructions 10 Installation Troubleshooting Tips 13 Chapter 2 Safety 15 Operator Safety 15 Safety Symbols 16 Protective Equipment Requirements 17 Chapter 3 Operating Instructi...

Page 4: ...ERV 750 Extended Reach Valve Operator ii Part No 79 MAN 01 Rev 3 0409 E H Wachs Parts Lists and Drawings 32 Head Assembly 32 Mechanical Assembly 34 Wiring 36 Hydraulics 37 Installation Kit 38...

Page 5: ...hapter describes a specific topic on using or maintaining the equipment Each page is designed with two columns This large column on the inside of the page contains instructions and illustra tions Use...

Page 6: ...uipment An IMPORTANT alert with the damage alert symbol indi cates a situation that may result in damage to the equipment A NOTE provides supple mentary information or oper ating tips WARNING This is...

Page 7: ...ment to you EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION The ERV 750 is an automated medium duty valve operator mounted on an extension arm to reach valves up to 13 feet from the pedestal mount With the ERV 750 mounted on y...

Page 8: ...The following figures illustrate the components of the ERV 750 Figure 1 1 The photo shows the ERV 750 mounted on the Wachs Swivel Vac trailer Figure 1 2 The photo illustrates the components of the ERV...

Page 9: ...ART STOP Touch to start or stop the valve exer ciser Displays STOP if the exerciser is operating Back Touch to return to Vitals Mobile program Reset Touch to start a new activity Limit Displays curren...

Page 10: ...Vac trailer turn on power to the unit using the switch on the con trol box The engine must be running to power up the ERV Figure 1 5 Push the power switch on the control box down to turn on power to t...

Page 11: ...the way out of the arm 3 To extend the length of the telescoping lower arm turn the locking knob counter clockwise and pull out the locking pin Pull the arm extension out to the position you want the...

Page 12: ...oller is connected to the machine with a specialized cable Figure 1 8 The photo shows the controller cable Figure 1 9 The ERV 750 controller connections are shown Connector to ERV 750 head Serial conn...

Page 13: ...lation kit part number 79 401 00 is provided Hydraulic Requirements Hydraulic system parameters are critical to the proper oper ation of the ERV 750 It must be operated by a hydraulic system with the...

Page 14: ...d or deck of the vehicle must be at least 1 4 thick at the location where you are mounting the ERV 750 pedestal At least two people should install the ERV 750 One person will need to hold the machine...

Page 15: ...and hole sizes Measure the locations for the arm latch holes and make sure you can drill into the equipment there Figure 1 12 The drawing shows the top view layout for mounting the ERV 750 on a vehicl...

Page 16: ...and insert the four 1 2 13 x 2 25 HHCS through the pedestal and the drilled holes 8 Position the mounting bracket assembly under the vehicle bed so that the four bolts go through the holes in the moun...

Page 17: ...not functioning as expected after you install it follow these troubleshooting steps to isolate the cause Supply hydraulic power from a separate properly sized hydraulic unit ideally a Wachs TM7 or si...

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Page 19: ...jury hazard READ THE OPERATING MANUAL Make sure you understand all setup and operating instructions before you begin INSPECT MACHINE AND ACCESSORIES Before starting the machine look for loose bolts or...

Page 20: ...Only people directly involved with the work being performed should have access to the area Safety Symbols This icon is displayed with any safety alert that indicates a personal injury hazard WARNING...

Page 21: ...ican National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 Hearing protectors are required in high noise areas 85 dBA or greater The operation of other tools and equipment in the area refle...

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Page 23: ...e to perform a valve operation 1 Park the Swivel Vac trailer or vehicle within reach of the ERV 750 arm The arm reaches 11 feet to the right side of the trailer and 9 feet to the left side 2 Start the...

Page 24: ...ectly positioned over the valve The valve key attach ment swivels to allow off cen ter operation 5 While holding the brake release button move the ERV head over the valve 6 If necessary loosen the loc...

Page 25: ...tighten the locking knob on the lower arm 8 Insert the valve key adapter through the bottom of the head Figure 3 4 Insert the valve key adapter up through the bottom of the head 9 If desired insert t...

Page 26: ...the top of the key into the valve key adapter Position the socket end of the key on the valve nut PERFORMING THE VALVE OPERATION When you perform the valve operation you can operate the ERV 750 only...

Page 27: ...ome up Figure 3 8 Press the power button to turn on the ERV control pendant Starting the Vitals Data Logging Program If you are going to record valve operation data start the Vitals program before run...

Page 28: ...e New Activity button 3 You will be prompted to select an existing valve or enter a new valve Refer to the Vitals Reference Man ual for detailed instructions on using the Vitals Mobile software 4 Once...

Page 29: ...the valve needs to be turned touch the Direction button until either LH left hand or RH right hand is displayed 3 Press the Start button The button will turn red and will display Stop Press the button...

Page 30: ...ual You will then have to set the direction and manually reverse the direction and increase the torque limit 8 When the valve operation is complete you can touch the Back button to return to the Vital...

Page 31: ...icant to the drive head 1 Remove the grease plug in the head Figure 4 1 Remove the grease plug to lubricate the drive head 2 Power on the ERV 750 and turn on the drive motion 3 While the head is turni...

Page 32: ...ERV 750 Extended Reach Valve Operator 28 Part No 79 MAN 01 Rev 3 0409 E H Wachs 4 Apply the spray lubricant for one full revolution of the key 5 Shut off the ERV 750 and replace the grease plug...

Page 33: ...cement Parts When ordering parts refer to the parts lists and exploded view drawings in this chapter Please provide the part description and part number for all parts you are ordering Always note your...

Page 34: ...com plete it Warranty Information Enclosed with the manual is a warranty card Please fill out the registration card and return to E H Wachs Retain the owner s registration record and warranty card for...

Page 35: ...Chapter 5 Parts List and Ordering Information Layout Drawing E H Wachs Part No 79 MAN 01 Rev 3 0409 31...

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Page 37: ...Chapter 5 Parts List and Ordering Information Parts Lists and Drawings E H Wachs Part No 79 MAN 01 Rev 3 0409 33 Head Assembly Exploded View...

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Page 41: ...Chapter 5 Parts List and Ordering Information Parts Lists and Drawings E H Wachs Part No 79 MAN 01 Rev 3 0409 37 Hydraulics...

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