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Page 1 APE VIBRO APE VIBRO OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL DEEP FOUNDATIONS DEEP FOUNDATIONS SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS 800-248-8498 800-248-8498 MODEL 300-4 VIBRO MODEL 300-4 VIBRO www.americanpiledriving.com www.americanpiledriving.com Copyright © 2020 American Piledriving Equipment Inc. All Rights Reserved...
Page 2 Copyright © 2020 American Piledriving Equipment Inc. All rights reserved, No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form of by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without prior written permission of the publisher. For permission requests, write to the publisher, addressed “Attention: American Piledriving Equipment Manual Division”...
Page 3 Quick Reference Guide This Quick Reference Guide GENERAL INFORMATION will assist you in finding the information you’re looking for. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING REPLACEMENT PARTS REFERENCE / NOTES A Table of Contents is included after the Foreword. Description: MODEL 300-4 VIBRO Page 1 MODEL 300-4 VIBRO 800-248-8498...
Page 4: Warranty Information
APE upon SUBSTITUTION OF ANY PARTS WHATSOEVER, inspection to have been defective in USE OF PARTS NOT APPROVED BY APE OR ANY material or workmanship. Such parts ALTERATION OR REPAIR BY OTHERS IN SUCH A shall be provided at no cost to the user, at MANNER AS, IN APE’S JUDGMENT, AFFECTS THE...
Page 5 7. When maintaining and/or repairing the equipment, substitute parts not NEVER supplied or approved in writing by APE. NOTICE indicates information that may help or guide you in the operation or service of the equipment. Do NOT NOT weld or flame cut on this equipment.
Page 6 (These precautions must be followed at all times to ensure personal and equipment safety.) 13. Remove all tools, parts and electrical cords before starting the unit. 14. Do smoke or use an open flame while servicing batteries. Batteries generate explosive A properly maintained fire extinguisher, gas during charging.
Page 7 (These precautions must be followed at all times to ensure personal and equipment safety.) Check the entire unit prior to and during set-up Each day or at the beginning of each shift Prior to starting the unit or at the beginning of each shift, check the following: •...
Page 8 This manual covers the APE 300-4 Vibro installation, maintenance and use. The data provided in this manual gives the necessary information to operate and maintain APE equipment. The listed procedures are to be performed by qualified personnel who have an understanding of the equipment and who follow all safety precautions.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY INFORMATION STORAGE 300-4 VIBRO SPECIFICATIONS BLEEDING THE CLAMP CYLINDERS TABLE OF CONTENTS CHECK BEARINGS & ECCENTRICS VIBRO & CLAMP CHECKLIST TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL INFORMATION REPLACEMENT PARTS VIBRO OVERVIEW OUTER SUPPRESSOR ASSEMBLY CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC INNER SUPPRESSOR ASSEMBLY BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM GEARBOX SUBASSEMBLY WARM UP PROCEDURE...
Page 10: Vibro & Clamp Checklist
VIBRO & CLAMP CHECKLIST IMPORTANT NOTICE! WARNING: When filling gearbox oil, never use 90W gear oil or vibro will overheat. If you cannot read the level then do not operate the machine. Remove the sight glass (See Image J for location reference) Spray WD40 to clean the glass, then reinstall the sight glass using O-Ring lube.
Page 11: General Information
Inspected all fittings on rifle board top plate □ Checked suppressor loop hoses for wear Tips for the APE service technicians and pile crew: Vibro gearbox Do not free hang test the vibro with the jaws open because the □...
Page 12 Do not weld on or around the vibro unless authorized in writing by APE. Doing so will void all warranties and may cause damage to the vibro. Page 10...
Page 13: Vibro Overview
GENERAL INFORMATION Vibro Overview The model 300-4 vibro is a high frequency vibratory The eccentric and motor shafts are mounted in pile driver / extractor designed to drive and extract heavy-duty cylindrical roller bearings. Lubrication sheet piles, pipe, timber piles and concrete piles, is provided by a splash system activated by the caisson pipe and H, I and wide-flange beams.
Page 14 GENERAL INFORMATION Vibro Overview Lifting point Model name Outer Suppressor Inner Suppressor Elastomers Safety Pin Motors Top Plate Hydraulic Hose Gearbox Sight Glass Brake Valve Eccentric Bearing Manifold covers NOTE: If your 300-4 Vibro is equipped with these special aluminum bearing covers. You’re equipped with the Silverback Technology.
Page 15: Connecting The Hydraulic
Connecting the hoses is one of the most Pressurizing the system while there critical aspects of commissioning an APE is air entrained in the fluid may equipment. Take extreme care to keep these cause damage to the components.
Page 16: Bleeding The Hydraulic System
GENERAL INFORMATION Bleeding the hydraulic system Warm Up Procedure Bleeding Clamp Hoses Before operation it is necessary to bring the power units hydraulic oil to a working 1. When the vibrator and hydraulic clamp are temperature of 800F. To start and warm up the shipped with all hoses attached (between power unit follow the steps below.
Page 17: Shut Down Procedure
GENERAL INFORMATION Shut Down Procedure 1. Stop the vibrator. 2. Allow the hydraulic power unit to run for five minutes at 1200 RPM 3. Reduce speed to low idle for approximately 30 second. 4. Stop the engine by pressing the engine start/ stop button Caution: If the hydraulic power unit engine is shut down while the vibrator is clamped...
Page 18: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance Chart • Thoroughly clean all lubrication fittings, caps, filler and level plugs along with their surrounding surfaces before servicing. • Prevent dirt and other contaminants from In addition to keeping the unit in ideal entering with lubricants. condition, regular maintenance will help prevent unexpected machine downtime These service intervals are for normal...
Page 19: Severe Conditions
Tilt the case for complete drainage. When adding or changing hydraulic fluid, The preferred lubricating oil for APE vibro APE uses only Biodegradable Envirologic 146 gearbox is high molly oil. The recommended hydraulic fluid.
Page 20: Storage
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Reading the Gearbox Oil Level Storage During short-term storage of a Vibro, the The gearbox oil is a useful indicator of the following should be taken into consideration: health of the unit. Check the Troubleshooting chart if gearbox is overfilled, has discolored oil, •...
Page 21: Bleeding The Clamp Cylinders
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Installing a Clamp Attachment Bleeding the Clamp Cylinders As part of setting up a unit for service and The vibro is usually shipped with the hydraulic regular maintenance, air and old oil must be clamp already attached and hooked up. If this bled from the hydraulic hoses.
Page 22: Check Bearings & Eccentrics
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Checking Bearings and Eccentrics Periodic maintenance and some vibro symptoms require the gearbox bearings to be inspected. The results of this inspection may indicate that the eccentrics require replacement. During this check make sure no dust, dirt, or other contaminants can enter the gearbox.
Page 23: Troubleshooting
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Possible Cause Solution Oil blowing out 1. Blocked case drain. 1. Ensure case drain hose is attached and not kinked. between gearbox 2. Breather plugged or 2. Remove and clean breather, replacing if damaged. and hydraulic damaged.
Page 24 3. Follow Checking Hydraulic Motors procedure. damaged. 4. Inspect the gearbox, bearings, and eccentrics. If 4. Gearbox seized up. there is damage found consult APE for repair and/ or replacement. Clamp won’t open 1. The vibrator is running. 1. Clamp won’t open while vibro is in operation.
Page 25: Replacement Parts
Shipment A tag with identifying numbers for the unit. If the shipment recipient and method of shipment isn’t stated then APE will use its own judgment. Shortages APE does not assume responsibility for any delay, damage, or loss of material while in transit.
Page 26: Outer Suppressor Assembly
Replacement Parts Outer Suppressor Subassembly P/N: 1009845 Item no. Part no. Description 1009844 300-4 NEW STYLE OUTER SUPP MACH 1007027 BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLY 2001060 LASER MOUNT ASM 123021 DOUBLE SPLIT FLANGE HI ALLOY SPRING LW 0.5 STOVER NUT 0.7500-10-B-N HX-SHCS 0.75-10X6X2-N HX-SHCS 0.5-13X2.5X1.75-N Page 24 MODEL 300-4 VIBRO...
Page 27: Inner Suppressor Assembly
Replacement Parts Inner Suppressor Subassembly P/N: 1009842 Item no. Part no. Description 1009841 NEW STYLE INNER SUPP MACH 1009302 GUIDE PIN 321003 LARGE ELASTOMERS 321004 SMALL ELASTOMERS HX-SHCS 0.75-10x2.5x2.5-N HI ALLOY SPRING LW 0.75 HX-SHCS 0.75-10x2x2-N HX-SHCS 0.75-10x1.75x1.75-N FLANGE LOCK NUT 0.7500-10-B-N HHNUT 0.6250-11-B-N HI-ALLOY SPRING LW 0.625 HX-SHCS 0.625-11x5x2-N...
Page 28: Gearbox Subassembly
REPLACEMENT PARTS Gearbox Subassembly P/N: 1009850 NOTE: IF EQUIPPED WITH GRILL TYPE BEARING COVERS P/N: 2001191 Page 26 MODEL 300-4 VIBRO 800-248-8498 800-248-8498 Copyright © 2020 American Piledriving Equipment Inc. All Rights Reserved WWW.AMERICANPILEDRIVING.COM WWW.AMERICANPILEDRIVING.COM...
Page 29 REPLACEMENT PARTS Item No. Part No. Description 1009849 300-4 GEARBOX MACH 1008997 ECCENTRIC BEARING - NJ2324-E-MPAX-C4 1008951 ECCENTRIC GEAR ASSEMBLY-VALLEY 1008952 ECCENTRIC GEAR ASSEMBLY-PEAK 1008954 ECCENTRIC SHAFT 1008955 SH 475 EXT. RETAINING RING 2000240 ECCENTRIC BEARING COVER 2001191 GRILL TYPE BEARING COVER 1008995 2-276 O RING 1008586...
Page 30: Brake Valve Assembly
REPLACEMENT PARTS Brake Valve Assembly P/N: 1007027 Page 28 MODEL 300-4 VIBRO 800-248-8498 800-248-8498 Copyright © 2020 American Piledriving Equipment Inc. All Rights Reserved WWW.AMERICANPILEDRIVING.COM WWW.AMERICANPILEDRIVING.COM...
Page 31 REPLACEMENT PARTS Brake Valve Assembly P/N: 1007027 Item no. Part no. Description DESCRIPTION 2 1007028 BRAKE VALVE BODY HPS 018464 631073 POPPET VENT TO OPEN LOGIC VALVE SUN LOKA-XDN 543105 CHECK VALVE SUN CXJA-XCN 2 WAY PILOT SELECTOR VALVE SUN DRBB-LEN 555195 DIRECT ACTING RELIEF VALVE SUN RDBA-LCN...
Page 32: Reference / Notes
REFERENCE / NOTES Page 30 MODEL 300-4 VIBRO 800-248-8498 800-248-8498 Copyright © 2020 American Piledriving Equipment Inc. All Rights Reserved WWW.AMERICANPILEDRIVING.COM WWW.AMERICANPILEDRIVING.COM...
Page 33 Reference / Notes Page 31 MODEL 300-4 VIBRO 800-248-8498 800-248-8498 Copyright © 2020 American Piledriving Equipment Inc. All Rights Reserved WWW.AMERICANPILEDRIVING.COM WWW.AMERICANPILEDRIVING.COM...
Page 34 REFERENCE / NOTES Page 32 MODEL 300-4 VIBRO 800-248-8498 800-248-8498 Copyright © 2020 American Piledriving Equipment Inc. All Rights Reserved WWW.AMERICANPILEDRIVING.COM WWW.AMERICANPILEDRIVING.COM...
Page 35 REFERENCE / NOTES Page 33 MODEL 300-4 VIBRO 800-248-8498 800-248-8498 Copyright © 2020 American Piledriving Equipment Inc. All Rights Reserved WWW.AMERICANPILEDRIVING.COM WWW.AMERICANPILEDRIVING.COM...
Page 36 All information given in this Manual is current and valid per the information available at the time of publication. (Please check the updated revision date at the bottom of each page.) American Piledriving Equipment (APE) reserves the right to implement changes without prior notice.