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MODEL CTW-25G2-H140
CeTeau B.V.
It Gruthof 6
8754GZ, Makkum
The Netherlands
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Contents
FOREWORD...................................................................................................................3
SAFETY FIRST...............................................................................................................4
SAFE OPERATIONS.......................................................................................................5
1. BEFORE OPERATION........................................................................................... 5
2. START USING THE RIG........................................................................................ 6
3. AFTER OPERATION..............................................................................................6
4. MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................................6
TECHNICAL DATA........................................................................................................ 8
DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE PARTS........................................................................... 9
ASSEMBLING THE RIG...............................................................................................10
Wire Installation:....................................................................................................11
Sensor Positioning:................................................................................................ 13
Mandrel Welding:...................................................................................................13
Drain Installation:.................................................................................................. 14
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................15
TRANSPORT AND HOISTING OF THE RIG............................................................... 16
Safety Aspects when transporting........................................................................ 16
Safety Aspects when Lifting with Chains I Straps................................................16
MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................... 17
Maintenance of rotating parts...............................................................................17
General instructions for the main structure of the Rig....................................... 17
Rope sheaves maintenance instructions..............................................................18
Steel ropes maintenance instructions.................................................................. 18
Instructions for tightening bolts........................................................................... 18
Instructions for fixing permanent parts and sockets..........................................18
Welding instructions..............................................................................................18
Instructions for replacing/repairing parts.......................................................... 19
Modifying the machine.......................................................................................... 19
APPENDICES...............................................................................................................20
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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing a CeTeau Vertical Drain Installation Rig. This Rig is a
product of CeTeau’s quality engineering and manufacturing capabilities. It is
fabricated from premium materials and under rigid quality control systems. If well
maintained it will provide a long, satisfactory service. To obtain the best use of your
Rig, please read this manual carefully. It will help you to become familiar with the
operation of the machine and contains essential maintenance information.
The illustrations, drawings and photographs in this manual are intended to clarify the
texts concerned. They may differ from the actual situation.
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SAFETY FIRST
This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used throughout this manual
and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read
these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety
regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this unit.
In case the text in this manual should not be clear to you while reading, you must
make sure to understand it completely (for example by consulting the manufacturer
or an expert) before using, operating, assembling or maintaining the machine.
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SAFE OPERATIONS
The best insurance against accidents is to abide by the safety regulations.
Read and understand this section carefully, before operating the excavator.
Every user, however experienced, should carefully read and understand this section
before taking the Rig into operation. The owner is obliged to inform the operators of
these instructions in detail. Keep this manual with the Rig.
The text of this manual was written on the assumption that the operator of this
Prefabricated Vertical Drain Installation Rig has expertise in relation to similar
machines and the activities that can be carried out with them. This is reflected in the
terms and concepts used.
If the terms and/or concepts used are not clear to the operator, the operator must
find out about them by contacting the manufacturer or an authorized representative.
If the machine has defects or failures that could endanger the safety of people and
material, these defects or failures must be dealt with before activities involving this
machine continue.
Beside the regulations in this instruction manual, the national, regional or local
regulations and standards of the country in which the machine is being operated
must be strictly observed.
1. BEFORE OPERATION
Make yourself acquainted with the Rig and be aware of its limits. Read this
operator's manual carefully before use.
Obey the danger, warning and caution labels on the machine.
Do not modify structural members by welding, drilling, bending, grinding or
cutting, as this may weaken the structure of the Rig. If any component is
damaged, replace it. Do not attempt repairs. Make certain all parts are re-
installed correctly. Tighten mounting bolts to proper torque.
Modifications and overhauls must be carried out by specialists with sufficient
expertise in this field and only after approval by or in consultation with the
manufacturer.
Do not use the Rig under the influence of alcohol, medication or other
substances. Fatigue is also dangerous.
Check the surroundings carefully before using the Rig.
Pay attention to the overhead clearance with electric wires.
During use do not allow any unauthorized persons within the working range.
Do not allow other persons to use the machine before having informed them
on the exact operation and work instructions, and be assured that the
operator's manual has been read and understood.
Do not wear baggy, torn or too large clothing when working with the
excavator. Clothing can get caught in rotating parts or control elements
which can cause accidents or injuries. Wear adequate safety clothing, e.g.
safety helmet, safety shoes, eye protection, ear protection, working gloves,
etc. as necessary and as prescribed by laws or statutes.
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Check mechanical parts for correct adjustments and wear. Exchange worn
or damaged parts immediately. Check nuts and bolts regularly for tight
fitment (for details see "Maintenance").
Keep your Rig clean. Heavy soiling, grease, dust and grass can hinder the
early detection of potential problems, that may lead to premature wear and
equipment failure.
Start and control the Rig only from the inside the excavator operator's seat.
Before using the Rig, make sure that all control levers are in their neutral
positions.
Precautions against tipping over. In order to secure safe operation, set up on
a flat, stable platform, keep away from slopes and embankments. Keep the
Rig as low as possible while driving.
Watch out at all times where the Rig is being moved to. Keep an eye out for
obstructions and be aware of the location of all personnel around the Rig.
Keep plenty distance from trenches and bank edges.
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3. AFTER OPERATION
4. MAINTENANCE
Maintenance / repairs may only be carried out by authorized personnel who are
familiar with all the instructions given here.
Before doing maintenance work on the Rig, place the Rig on even solid
ground, lower the attachments on the ground and release the cylinder
pressure by actuating the levers.
Clean lubricating nipples and filling points beforehand.
When dismantling hydraulic parts, make sure that the hydraulic oil has
cooled down sufficiently to avoid burns.
Start maintenance work carefully, e.g. loosen screws slowly so that oil will
not squirt out.
Keep a first-aid box and a fire extinguisher at hand at all times.
Do not spill hydraulic fluids. Observe all laws and regulations concerning the
disposal of used hydraulic fluids.
To avoid fire, do not heat the hydraulic components (tanks, pipes, hoses,
cylinders) before they have been drained and washed.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Description The Vertical Drain Installation Rig is an attachment to a
regular excavator of minimum 45-ton. It is designed to
install 100mm wick drains.
Performance
Options
Data logger The Vertical Drain Installation Rig has an option for a
data logger to be attached. The data logger display is
mounted inside the cabin of the support excavator.
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6. A-frame
7. Hydraulic winch
8. Mandrel
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6. Connect the base excavator to the Rig by connecting the excavator boom to
the appropriate main bush location (reuse the excavator boom pin) and the
excavator stick cylinder to the A-frame.
7. Partially lift the installation rig approximately 1.5 m and fix all the sections with
the bolts now accessible on the underside.
8. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the base excavator.
9. Connect the sensor cables to the control unit of the base excavator.
10. Check correct operation of the winch.
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11. Slide the Mandrel Head Assembly (wire rope connection feature) into the top
mandrel guide.
12. Position the mandrel head in its highest position.
13. Assemble the Top Sheave Assembly to the Top Section of the mast.
Wire Installation:
14. Lock the Mandrel Head Assembly in position by chaining it to the Top Sheave
Assembly eye.
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15. Prepare the lower wire rope to the correct length and install a Crosby Wire
Rope Button to one end. (Ensure the resin is fully cured before assembly)
16. Assemble the Crosby Wire Rope Button to the lower side of the mandrel head.
17. Feed the bottom wire rope down through the wire rope guides, through the
bottom Sheave Block Assembly and then back up towards the winch.
ENSURE WIRE ROPE DOES NOT RUN OUTSIDE THE SHEAVE BLOCK
DOUBLE CHECK THE WIRE ROPE LAYS WITHIN THE SHEAVE GROOVE
18. With a 2-ton chain block (manual winch) tension in the wire rope. (Hook up to
the lower eye on winch frame and grip to the wire rope with u-clamps)
19. Feed & coil the wire rope around the lower grooves of the winch drum. There
should be a minimum of 4 static coils wrapped around the drum.
20. Secure the loose end of the steel wire rope to the winch drum and lock in
place with the wire rope clamps (2x).
21. Cut off any excessive wire rope that protrudes more than 100mm from the
2nd clamp.
22. Remove the 2-ton chain block from the wire rope and remove the chain
securing the Mandrel Head Assembly.
23. Operate the winch hydraulics to slowly pull down the mandrel head. Keep
checking that the wire rope feeds smoothly onto the drum groove & that all
mandrel guide joints line up correctly.
24. Once the mandrel has reached its lowest position, stop the winch and turn off
the base excavator.
25. Prepare the top wire rope to the correct length and install the Crosby Wire
Rope Button to one end. (Ensure the resin is fully cured before assembly)
26. Assemble the Crosby Wire Rope Button to the top side of the mandrel head.
27. Manually feed the top wire rope up through the top sheave, the wire rope
guides and down towards the winch.
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28. Remove the slack in the top wire rope by pulling tight with a 2-ton chain block.
(Hook up to the winch frame and grip to the wire rope with u-clamps)
29. Feed & coil the wire rope around the remaining grooves of the winch drum.
(There should be a minimum of 4 static coils wrapped around the drum)
30. Secure the loose end of the steel wire rope to the winch drum and lock in
place with the wire rope clamps (2x).
31. Cut off any excessive wire rope that protrudes more than 100mm from the
2nd clamp.
32. Remove the 2-ton chain block that was tensioning the wire rope.
33. Extend the hydraulic tension cylinder to re-tension the wire ropes
Sensor Positioning:
34. Operate the winch to re-position the Mandrel Head to its lowest position.
35. Adjust the position of the lower limit sensor to ensure a strong reliable signal
is detected. Tighten all fasteners to securely maintain the sensor position.
36. Slowly slide the Mandrel Head back 25.5m up the mast.
37. Adjust the position of the upper limit sensor to ensure a strong reliable signal
is detected. Tighten all fasteners to securely maintain the sensor position.
Mandrel Welding:
38. Return the Mandrel Head to the lowest position to complete mandrel welding.
39. Weld the first mandrel section length to the mandrel head assembly and weld
subsequent mandrel sections to meet the required installation length.
40. After welding each mandrel section, use the winch to retract the previously
installed mandrel into the mandrel guide.
41. Finally weld the mandrel tip wear-part to the end of the mandrel.
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Drain Installation:
42. Starting from the bottom, feed the wick drain through the aluminium drain
guides and around the top roller.
43. Attached the drain securely to the drop weight with staples and insert the
weight inside installation casing (mandrel).
44. Raise the installation rig to a vertical position and feed the drain through until
the weight drops out from the tip of the mandrel.
45. Attach the drain roll holder and load on the drain roll. Ensure that the drain is
not twisted. If twisted then cut the drain & securely re-attach with staples.
46. Slide an anchor plate onto the end of the drain, then feed about 30cm of the
free end back into the mandrel tip. Pull on the drain (between roll & guide) to
pull up the anchor plate to seat on the mandrel tip. The installation rig is now
ready to start.
During the initial trials the wire rope will elongate therefore the tension
cylinder has to be extended to maintain uniform tension.
NOTE All sheaves are equipped with grease nipples, which have to be greased
every alternate day.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction manual will not go into the details of vertical drain installation. These
specific instructions are to be detailed in the method statement.
For safe operating a few important features need close attention. These features will
be pointed out in this section.
Wire ropes:
Always be aware of slack wire ropes, as they can slip off the sheaves or
become entangled.
Hydraulics:
Always check for leaks as they can cause the mandrel to drop.
Mast:
When lifting or lowering the leader mast make sure there are no people
near the mast.
How to operate the excavator and the control of the several functions are described
in the instruction manual of the excavator. Only add-ons and adjustments are
described in this manual.
Add-on functions:
Should any following conditions arise, Stop using the Rig immediately:
Sudden / abnormal noises.
CAUT To avoid personal injury: No persons, other than those familiar with the
excavator, are allowed to use the Rig.
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MAINTENANCE
NOTE Due to the operational environment, regular maintenance is of vital
importance to this machine. This chapter provides explanations relating
to different aspects of the maintenance of the machine.
In some cases, it is necessary to carry out maintenance while parts are moving
(when adjusting settings etc.). This may only be carried out by expert personnel.
There must always be someone present who has an overview of the machine and
who can stop the machine immediately (for example by using the emergency shut
off).
The main structure of the Rig is the steel structure with the main machine
components.
It is necessary to check the main structural elements of the machine regularly for rust,
wear and cracking because of the fact that this machine has to withstand highly
variable loads.
Rust and wear (for example in the leader mast box beams) can reduce the original
cross-section of the structure to such an extent that over time there can be a
substantial negative effect on the strength of the whole system. If more than 10% of
the original material thickness has disappeared, there must be detailed discussions
with the manufacturer and, if appropriate, consideration must be given to whether
measures have to be taken. In order to prevent rust formation, it is also important to
check regularly that all drain holes remain open. Also check the paint and make sure
no bare steel is exposed to the environment.
Other principal parts, pins for instance, must also be checked regularly.
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NOTE The rope sheaves in this machine require checking on a daily basis, or
more in case of intensive use, and adding lubricant when necessary.
Make sure to use the right type of lubricant.
Regular checks need to be made that all sheaves are working properly. This is
particularly necessary in case of frost or after a long shutdown. If a sheave jams, it
will wear more quickly. It is therefore very important for the lifetime of the sheaves
that there are regular checks to see they are operating smoothly.
The sheaves must also be checked for wear regularly. As soon as the sides of the
sheaves are less than 75% of their original thickness and/or there are deep grooves
in the neck of the sheave, the sheaves must be replaced in consultation with the
manufacturer.
Steel ropes are manufactured in accordance with NEN3231 and NEN2500. Ropes
that depart from these two standards may also be used in this machine. However,
the enclosed sections from the NEN standard can also be used for deviating ropes.
The shortening of ropes is not permitted. When ropes are replaced, they
must be replaced by ropes of at least the same type, breaking strength,
wind characteristics, length, diameter and type of material.
All bolted connections can become a hazard to people and the machine
if they are loose.
All bolted connections must be inspected and checked for tightening torque at set
intervals, with a minimum of once per week.
The ends of the steel ropes are fixed to the wire rope socket and to a permanent
connection part.
The rope must be inserted at least 100 mm through the rope clamp.
Welding instructions
Attach the earth clamp at the place where the welding is done
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Use only original parts. If an alternative is used for a part, this must always be
selected in consultation with the manufacturer or designer. Failure to comply with this
will invalidate the guarantee and liability in respect of the machine.
Modifications that are made to the machine without permission from the
manufacturer invalidate the guarantee on the machine.
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APPENDICES
1. Bolt Torque Values
3. Hydraulic Schematic
5. Spares List
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Strength Class
M10 45 65 75
NOTE: All torque values are stated in Newton Meters (Nm) and represent a dry
assembly condition (no extra lubrication). If fastener is heavily greased or
oiled then reduce the above value by 25%.
Do not exceed the above torque values. Over tightening of mast bolts
may result in failure due to the combined pre-load & dynamic loads
exceeding the yield strength of the bolts.
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Module
Mast Upper
Top Sheave
Assembly
Module 4m
Extension
Module Main
Section
Assembly Module
Tension Block Lower Unit
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H140 - Winch
Assembly
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© CeTeau BV
It Gruthof 6,
8754GZ, Makkum
The Netherlands
W www.ceteau.com
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