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INST-EZG-D

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENACE INSTRUCTIONS

EZG-SERIES 

Created: 7/22/13 

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INST-EZG-D 

 

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE  

INSTRUCTIONS 

EZG 

 

I N T R O D U C T I O N 

 

You have received a high quality, extremely versatile 

attachment that will increase your backhoe or 

excavator capability.  This product will help you 

manipulate material and debris. With inspections and 

proper care your EZG will last you a long time in a 

rugged environment

. EZG’s are also called thumbs, 

clamps, and grips. 

 

 

NOTE:

 Pictures and diagrams my not be your exact Werk-Brau attachment. The 

pictures represent an action or a setup required for installation and operation. 

 

Torque Specs 

 

  

 

Torque Values Ft. Lbs. 

Dash 

Tube 

Thread 

37° Flare 

Straight Thread 

Size 

O.D. 

(Ref) 

Size 

Ft. Lbs 

Nm. 

Ft. Lbs. 

Nm. 

4   

1/4  7/16-20 10-12 14-16 15-19 20-25 

5   

 

5/16  1/2-20  13-16 18-21 20-25 27-33 

6   

3/8  9/16-18 20-25 27-33 32-40 43-54 

8   

1/2  3/4-16  34-42 46-56 54-67 73-90 

10   

5/8  7/8-14  46-58 62-78 74-92 100-124

12 

 3/4 

1-1/16-12 

64-80 

87-108  102-128 138-173

14 

 7/8 

1-3/16-12  80-100  109-135 128-160 173-216

16 

1     

1-5/16-12  97-117  131-158 150-187 203-253

20 

1 1/4 

1-5/8-12  145-165 197-223 227-264 308-357

24 

1 1/2 

1-7/8-12  230-250 312-338 363-400 492-542

*Apply enough pipe sealer to contact all threads. 

 

 

** Do not use that excess will squeeze into the hydraulic lines. 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for EZG Series

Page 1: ...IC and Rigid PRODUCT MANUAL AND INSTALLATION KIT Werk Brau Co Inc P O Box 545 Findlay Ohio 45839 0545 U S A Phone 1 800 537 9561 Fax 419 422 7207 Visit Werk Brau at www werk brau com Serial No Model No Date Manufactured ...

Page 2: ... Brau attachment The pictures represent an action or a setup required for installation and operation Torque Specs Torque Values Ft Lbs Dash Tube Thread 37 Flare Straight Thread Size O D Ref Size Ft Lbs Nm Ft Lbs Nm 4 1 4 7 16 20 10 12 14 16 15 19 20 25 5 5 16 1 2 20 13 16 18 21 20 25 27 33 6 3 8 9 16 18 20 25 27 33 32 40 43 54 8 1 2 3 4 16 34 42 46 56 54 67 73 90 10 5 8 7 8 14 46 58 62 78 74 92 10...

Page 3: ...EAD AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY STATEMENTS Read all safety decals and safety statements in all manuals prior to operating or working on this equipment Know and obey all OSHA regulations local laws and other professional guidelines for your operation Know and follow good work practices when assembling maintaining repairing mounting removing or operating this equipment KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT Know your eq...

Page 4: ...never modify any ROPS Roll Over Protection System equipment or device Any modifications must be authorized in writing by the Werk Brau or the manufacturer SAFELY OPERATE EQUIPMENT Do not operate equipment until you are completely trained by a qualified operator in how to use the controls know its capabilities dimensions and all safety requirements See your operating machines manual for these instr...

Page 5: ...onal injury could result from the careless misuse of this coupler Keep hands and body parts clear of the coupler when it s in the process of hooking up to an attachment Be sure the machine is off and the attachment is on the ground prior to making adjustments WELDING INSTRUCTIONS All Welding to be done by a Certified Welder Dipper Mounting Bracket Return Stop a Disconnect battery before welding b ...

Page 6: ...NG 2 500 PSI 16 20 GPM EZG 500 5 12 SAE O RING 2 500 PSI 25 30 GPM EZG 600 6 12 SAE O RING 2 500 PSI 40 50 GPM Rigid Thumb Note If you have a RIGID THUMB not Hydraulic follow all the same steps less hydraulic portion Install with Rigid Stick in Completely retracted shortest position Note Rigid Sticks and Cylinders are interchangeable INSTALLATION 1 Unpack the EZ Grip from the shipping skid 2 Lower...

Page 7: ...Z Grip cylinder into the EZ Grip and install the attaching pin supplied be sure to orientate the cylinder so that the manifold tube going to the rod end port is up Retain the pin with the roll pin supplied 4 Install the dipper stick mounting bracket onto the base end of the cylinder with the pin and roll pin supplied ...

Page 8: ... put in shortest position 6 Next with the aid of the bucket and a block of wood positioned between the grip and the bucket rotate the grip and cylinder assembly back to the stick YOU MAY NEED TO PUSH THUMB AND CYLINDER AGAINST STICK CYLINDER SHOULD BE ALMOST PARARELL TO STICK Grind paint from area where the mount is to be welded and where grip would hit on stick just up from the end of the stick ...

Page 9: ...ns 9 Locate the grip stop Identify where grip is hitting on stick and mark when Grip is up against stick Weld stop along sides only into place 10 Locate bolt or pivot pin retaining rod and install a Pivot pin with not cross hole A retaining rod should be welded to the coupler if no coupler then the bucket This piece is a round simple bar b Pivot Pin with a cross hole Bolt should be installed in co...

Page 10: ...CKS STRESS DAILY TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem 1 EZG tip radius does not line up with bucket Corrective Action A Verify that pivot pin is not through the link hole and is in stick pin hole B Check to see if T R was ordered correct for attachments Problem 2 Pivot pin is squeaking or even prematurely wearing Corrective action A Make sure that pin is greased either through stick or pivot pin B Verify that...

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Page 12: ... O Box 545 Findlay OH 45839 USA Tel 419 422 2912 x 104 Fax 419 422 7207 www werk brau com Cascade and Werk Brau are registered trademarks of Cascade Corporation Werk Brau Co Inc 2013 All rights reserved ...

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