Hydraulic Breaker Owner's Manual

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1 Spartan Equipment Fx55 Series Hydraulic Breaker Owner's Manual Serial No. Fx The policy of Spartan Equipment is one of continual improvement. We reserve the right to change design, materials, or specifications at any time, without notice or creating any obligation to previous or future customers. We hereby grant to our customers the right to reproduce individual pages, electronically or by photocopy, when used in support of the Spartan Equipment product described herein, provided that no changes are made to the material information, no reproductions are sold, and no part of this manual is incorporated in any publication without the specific written permission from Spartan Equipment. Fx55 Serial No & up Revised: October, 2013 Preface - Page # 1

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3 OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS For over 17 years, we have been offering broad line of top-performing, quality tools for the demolition and construction industries. We are continuously gathering experience from many work areas and using that experience offer the best tools available to meet the needs of ever-changing market requirements. Spartan attachments have been designed from the inside out to deliver the rugged and dependable day-in and day-out performance you need to get the job done, to minimize downtime, and to keep the job moving on budget and on schedule. With our wide choice of hydraulic hammers and accessories, you can always choose the right combination for maximum job productivity. Spartan supports you every step of the way with things like professional advice on our products and how they can best fit our clients needs as well as prompt parts support. These are just a few of the reasons to rely on Spartan Equipment to satisfy all of your demolition requirements. Sincerely, Spartan Equipment Preface - Page # 3

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5 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION 2 BREAKER SPECIFICATIONS 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SECTION II INSTALLATION 2 BREAKER MOUNTING PROCEDURE SECTION III OPERATION 2 PROPER OPERATING TECHNIQUES SECTION IV MAINTENANCE 2 DAILY INSPECTION 4 HYDRAULIC FLUIDS AND GREASES 6 BACKHEAD CHARGING PROCEDURE 9 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SECTION V WORKING STEEL 3 REPLACEMENT OF WORKING STEEL 5 PROPER USE AND CARE OF WORKING STEEL 7 WORKING STEEL SELECTION SECTION VI PARTS LIST 2 Fx55 HAMMER PARTS LIST 5 T-BOX MOUNTING BRACKET 6 URETHANE DAMPER SET 8 FLANGE SIDE PLATE MOUNTING PARTS 9 CP BRACKET MOUNTING PARTS 10 ME SIDE PLATE MOUNTING PARTS 11 WBME SIDE PLATE MOUNTING PARTS 12 WBME50 SIDE PLATE MOUNTING PARTS 13 FSP MOUNTING 14 ME MOUNTING PIN KIT 16 CP SS BRACKET 18 ME TWO-POSITION PIN ON SS BRACKET 19 TWO-POSITION PIN ON SS BRACKET 20 ONE-PIECE BOLT-ON SS BRACKET PARTS 21 ONE-PIECE RIGID SS MOUNTING PARTS Preface - Page # 5

6 SECTION VII SECTION VIII SECTION IX RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST ACCESSORIES WARRANTY POLICY Preface - Page # 6

7 SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION Revised: July, 2010 Section I - Page # 1

8 Fx55 ME 800# Class Hammer for Mini-Excavators SPECIFICATIONS: Mounting Style... ME. Side Plates Weight lbs. (252 Kg) Length in. (1372 mm) Blows/Minute ~ 1000 Acceptable Oil Flow ~ 19.0 gpm Operating Pressure.... Working Steel Diameter.... Effective Length of Working Steel.. Recommended Carrier Size ~ 2320 psi 2.68 in in. 4.4 ~ 7.0 Tons Fx55 CP 800# Class Hammer for 027 Couplers SPECIFICATIONS: Mounting Style.... Weight.... Length.... Blows/Minute.... Acceptable Oil Flow.... Operating Pressure.... Working Steel Diameter.... Effective Length of Working Steel.. Recommended Carrier Size CP Weldment Bracket 524 lbs. (238 Kg) in. ( mm) 500 ~ ~ 19.0 gpm 1740 ~ 2320 psi 2.68 in in. 4.4 ~ 7.0 Tons Section I - Page # 2

9 Fx55 SS 800# Class Hammer for Skid-Loader SPECIFICATIONS: Mounting Style.... Rigid Loader Quick Attach Weight lbs. (381 Kg) Length... Blows/Minute in. (1549 mm) 500 ~ 1000 Acceptable Oil Flow ~ 19.0 gpm Operating Pressure. Working Steel Diameter... Effective Length of Working Steel.. Recommended Carrier Size ~ 2320 psi 2.68 in in. 4.4 ~ 7.0 Tons Fx55 FSP 800# Class Hammer Flanged Side Plates with Bolt-On Top Cap SPECIFICATIONS: Mounting Style.... Flat Top with Bolt-on Top Cap Weight bs. (324 Kg) Length... Blows/Minute in. (1524 mm) 500 ~ 1000 Acceptable Oil Flow ~ 19.0 gpm Operating Pressure 1740 ~ 2320 psi Working Steel Diameter in. Effective Length of Working Steel.. Recommended Carrier Size in. 4.4 ~ 7.0 Tons Section I - Page # 3

10 Fx55 Qt 800# Class Hammer Sound Dampening Box SPECIFICATIONS: Mounting Style.... Weight.... Length.... Blows/Minute.... Acceptable Oil Flow.... Operating Pressure.... Working Steel Diameter.... Effective Length of Working Steel.. Recommended Carrier Size Box Enclosure with Top Cap 720 lbs. (327 Kg) 57.5 in. (1461 mm) 500 ~ ~ 19.0 gpm 1740 ~ 2320 psi 2.68 in in. 4.4 ~ 7.0 Tons Section I - Page # 4

11 WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE HAMMER FROM DIRT, THE HAMMER PRESSURE HOSE AND RETURN HOSE QUICK DISCONNECTS MUST BE CONNECTED TOGETHER WHEN REMOVING HAMMERS FROM EQUIPMENT. PARTICLES FROM HAMMER MAY STRIKE EYES. PROTECTIVE GOGGLES MUST BE WORN WHEN OPERATING ATIACHMENT. FAILURE TO HEED WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. DANGER The fronthead must be lubricated every 2-3 hours. This will reduce wear of the working steel, retainer pins and front head bushing. Check for loose or missing bolts on side plates, top or side mounting bracket, valve, and accumulator. Check for missing rubber plugs and snap rings. Check hydraulic fittings for loose connections or oil leakage. Inspect backhead, cylinder, accumulator and valve housing for signs of abnormal oil leakage. Always check the working steel for galling or fatigue cracks. Eventual breakage may occur with continued use. Always apply thrust in line with the working steel. Any side force resulting from improper breaking angles may damage the point and possibly the piston. Never use the working steel for prying or repositioning the carrier. AN OBJECT FROM THE UNIT OR WORK MAY STRIKE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHEN BYSTANDERS ARE IN WORK AREA. FAILURE TO HEED WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. Never use the breaker to move large rock. Avoid "blank firing" or "free running." This occurs when the tool is not in proper contact with the work, either sliding off or breaking through thin concrete or rock. Avoid excessive boom down pressure. Damage to front head and side plates may result from sudden break through. Section I - Page # 4

12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before installation or operation of the hydraulic breaker, the operator and maintenance personnel should read and understand the following safety precautions: The safety alert symbol means ATTENTION I Your safety is involved!! In accordance with the general construction safety standards, no bystanders are allowed in the vicinity of the breaker while it is in use. Stay clear of the breaker while it is in operation. Flying objects can cause severe injuries, or even death. Always wear safety glasses and ear protection when operating the breaker. Always wear safety glasses during installation, service or any activities associated with the breaker. Before operating the breaker, read and follow the safety decals located on the breaker. The opposite page shows these decals. Operate the breaker only when the operator is seated in the cabin with full control of the machine. Use the breaker for its intended purpose only. Be sure all decals, name plates, serial number tags and the mandatory daily check list are clearly visible. Clean and replace as necessary. When installing or removing the breaker, keep hands and fingers clear of the mounting pin holes and linkage. Make frequent inspections of the breaker and base machine as described in the "Daily Inspection" section of this manual. Never use the breaker as a lifting device. Do not make any alterations to the breaker without the authorization of Spartan Equipment's Product Support Department. Anytime service is performed on the breaker, hydraulic pressure in the line must first be released. Then disconnect the hydraulic lines themselves. Never disassemble the breaker without first releasing the gas charges. Failure to comply can result in serious injuries or death. Use only Spartan Equipment replacement parts. Never use hands to search for hydraulic fluid leaks, use a piece of paper or cardboard. Escaping fluid under pressure can be invisible and can penetrate the skin and cause a serious injury. If any fluid is injected into your skin, see a doctor immediately. Injected fluid MUST be surgically removed by a doctor familiar with this type of injury or gangrene may result. Section I - Page # 5

13 SECTION II INSTALLATION Revised: July, 2010 Section II - Page # 1

14 BREAKER MOUNTING PROCEDURE The following is a step-by-step procedure for mounting and dismounting a hydraulic breaker: MOUNTING STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 Remove the bucket and bucket pins from the base machine. The breaker should be set on wooden blocks or the shipping skid, with the hoses pointing upward and the working steel toward the base machine. (Refer to the illustration.) Remove the breaker mounting pins and the retainer bolts. Do not remove the mounting bushings from the bosses in the side plates of the breaker. Carefully move the dipperstick into position between the mounting bushings until the bucket mounting hole is aligned with the breaker mounting pin hole. Install the breaker mounting pin for the dipper stick ("bucket pin") and secure it in place with the retainer bolt and locknut. Adjust the bucket cylinder until the linkage arm hole is aligned with the other breaker mounting pin hole. Install the other breaker mounting pin ("linkage arm pin") and secure it in place with the retainer bolt and locknut. Connect the hose whips coming from the breaker to the appropriate hydraulic lines on the base machine's accessory kit. Slowly cycle the bucket cylinder to ensure the hose whips are not pinched or drawn too tight. Section II - Page # 2

15 DISMOUNTING STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 Rotate the breaker so that the side away from the operator is parallel to the ground. Place wooden blocks on the ground and lay the breaker on them. (Refer to the illustration.) Disconnect the hose whips. Couple the hose whips together, this prevents contamination from entering the hoses. Remove the retaining bolts from both of the breaker mounting pins. Remove the breaker mounting pin from the linkage arm. Remove the breaker mounting pin from the bucket mount. Carefully move the dipperstick from between the mounting bushings. Replace the breaker mounting pins into the mounting bushings and secure in place with the retaining bolts. Section II - Page # 3

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17 SECTION III OPERATION Revised: July, 2010 Section III - Page # 1

18 PROPER OPERATING TECHNIQUES Before operating the breaker, refer to the "Daily Breaker Inspection" section of this manual. The following is a list of proper operating techniques that should be practiced when using the breaker, and common mistakes to be avoided. BOOM DOWN PRESSURE Proper boom down pressure must be applied to achieve maximum breaking ability. If the down pressure is not sufficient, the energy created will be transferred to the carrier, not the rock. This could lead to stress on the breaker and the carrier, which could result in damage. Excessive boom down pressure may lift the carrier off the ground. When the material is broken, the carrier will fall forward causing shock to the breaker and carrier and result in unnecessary damage. Section III - Page # 2

19 THRUST DIRECTION Always position the breaker perpendicular to the work surface. As the breaker travels downward it will follow a curved path. Always reposition the carrier to keep perpendicular to the work. If breaking is done at an angle other than perpendicular, the tool may slip off the material or cause a bind between the working steel and the front bushing. HOSE VIBRATIONS Discontinue breaking if the hoses develop excessive vibration. If the pressure and return hoses vibrate excessively, the nitrogen charge in the accumulator may need adjusted. In this case, refer to the section of this manual labeled "Accumulator Charging Procedure". WORKING STEEL TRAVEL Make sure the working steel travels freely in the bushing. If the steel does not move freely, it may be seized in the front bushings. If so, disassemble front head. Check the bushing for signs of seizing, repair or replace needed parts and reassemble. Be sure to keep the fronthead bushing well-greased. Section III - Page # 3

20 IDLE HAMMERING As soon as the material has been broken, discontinue hammering immediately. The breaker and carrier may be adversely affected by idle strokes. AVOID MOVING ROCKS WITH BREAKER Do not use the breaker or working steel to roll, push material or reposition the carrier. This may cause damage to the mounting bolts, sideplates, working steel or the carrier itself. Never use the swing function to push materials aside! PRYING Do not pry with the working steel, under any circumstances. This may cause damage to the bolts or failure of the working steel. Powdered "spoils" can become packed in a hole, and will cause the steel to become stuck. Frequent repositioning will help avoid this problem, as will correct selection of working steel. Refer to the section on Working Steels for the information on the styles available. Section III - Page # 4

21 LIFTING Never use the working steel or breaker to lift with. This is dangerous and could damage the breaker or working steel. AVOID PROLONGED HAMMERING Never hammer more than seconds continuously in the same spot. When breaking hard material keep moving the working steel to avoid dulling the point or raising the oil temperature, which could result in a damaged accumulator, breaker or carrier. BREAKING HARD OR LARGE MATERIAL When breaking oversized material, it is always better to break the ends or at a crack. Even large rocks can be broken in this manner. BREAKING ROUND OR IRREGULARLY SHAPED MATERIAL When breaking rounded material that might shift or move, careful positioning is required. Often, a blunt working steel makes better contact with rounded rocks, and can be much easier to position firmly on the material. Section III - Page # 5

22 ENGINE SPEED Operation of the breaker should be performed at the specified engine speed. Operating at higher speeds does not increase impact energy, but will overheat oil and could result in damage to the accumulator, breaker or carrier. OPERATING THE BREAKER IN WATER OR MUD The working steel may be submerged in water or mud, but the breaker itself must remain above the surface. Submerging the breaker could damage the piston and result in failure of the breaker. For underwater demolition, consult your Spartan Equipment representative for the proper retrofit to the breaker. WINTER OPERATION Always allow ample time for the hydraulic oil to warm-up to its proper operating temperature. If you operate the breaker at low oil temperatures, you may damage the piston, seals and cylinder. Begin work carefully to allow sufficient time for the metal to warm to operating temperatures. In extreme cold conditions, it is advisable to pre-warm the hammer and the working steel prior to use. Section III - Page # 6

23 POSITIONING THE BREAKER Always maintain control of the breaker when positioning the working steel. Do not let the breaker drop on the material being broken. This could damage the breaker and base machine. CARRIER'S CYLINDER POSITIONS When breaking material, do not operate with the carrier's cylinders fully extended or retracted. INSPECT ALL NUTS AND BOLTS During the normal course of operation, mounting bolts and nuts may loosen. Always inspect the breaker before, during and after use. Refer to the "Daily Inspection, Maintenance and Lubrication" section of this manual. CARE OF WORKING STEEL Refer to the "Working Steel" section of this manual for proper care and replacement. Section III - Page # 7

24 Hydraulic LONG TERM STORAGE CONSIDERATIONS Rust is the enemy of all polished machine parts. Special care should be taken when a hammer goes into storage for more that a few weeks, or any time the bare parts might be exposed to special oxidation hazards. If your hammer is not going to be used for an extended period of time, it is advisable to prepare it for storage by taking the following steps: Disconnect the hammer from any carrier, and couple the pressure and return hoses together to avoid contamination. Thoroughly clean the outside of the hammer. Remove the working steel (Refer to the Working Steel section of this manual.) Apply a thin coating of clean grease to any exposed metal parts, paying special attention to the mounting pins and bushings. Clean the inside of the fronthead to remove foreign materials. Apply a thin coating of grease to the inside of the chuck area, and to the stop pins, retaining pins, the bushing, and the exposed end of the piston. It is recommended that the hammer be stored indoors, in a dry, warm environment, but if that is not possible, store the hammer on a raised platform and cover it with a water-proof cloth, secured so as to protect it from wind and rain. OPERATOR SAFETY Always practice good safety habits consistent with industry practice and guidelines. Spartan Equipment recommends that every operator be acquainted with the CIMA Form MB-140, the Safety Manual for Operating and Maintenance Personnel n_ Mounted Breakers. It is an excellent guide and is available upon request from us at: Spartan Equipment Breaker / Attachment Division 503 Pulaski Hwy. Joppa, Maryland USA Section III - Page # 8

25 SECTION IV MAINTENANCE Revised: July, 2010 Section IV - Page # 1

26 DAILY BREAKER INSPECTION WARNING: Any maintenance should be done in a safe, obstruction-free environment. The following is a list of items should be inspected on a daily basis: A) Item: Location: Remedy: Loose, missing or damaged nuts and bolts Top cover bolts and nuts Back Head Socket Bolts Re- torque according to the torque specification page in this manual. B) Item: Location: Remedy: Missing GPF and screw plugs Fronthead, Grease port Replace Section IV - Page # 2

27 C) Item: Location: Remedy: D) Item: Location: Remedy: E) Item: Location: Remedy: I) Item: Location: Remedy: G) Item: Location: Remedy: Loose or damaged hydraulic lines Pressure and return lines for the breaker Tighten any loose fittings Replace any damaged hoses or piping Abnormal oil leakage at lower end of breaker Connection between the backhead & cylinder Clearance between the working steel and front cover Breaker should be re-sealed Contact your dealer Abnormal wear on the working steel Working steel All burrs should be removed with a grinder If the point is worn, reshape with a grinder (Refer to the WORKING STEEL" section of this manual) Grease Front head Grease at the start and every 2 to 3 hours of operation 5 to 10 pumps from a hand grease gun is recommended with the working steel pushed up into the breaker Fluid level and contamination of hydraulic oil Oil Reservoir, Filters If fluid level is low, fill per manufacturer's specifications To inspect for contamination, refer to the "HYDRAULIC FLUIDS and GREASES" section of this manual. To maintain the optimum performance from the breaker, it is recommended that a complete inspection and maintenance be done periodically. Section IV - Page # 3

28 HYDRAULIC FLUIDS and GREASES The life-blood of the breaker is the hydraulic oil. In order to maintain peak performance from the breaker, it is essential to use the correct oil as well as maintain a clean hydraulic system. SELECTION OF HYDRAULIC OIL To select the proper oil, refer to the following table: MANUFACTURER ISO VG 68 (HOT WEATHER) ISO VG 46 (COLD WEATHER) (EXTREME COLD) SHELL TELLUS OIL 56 TELLUS OIL 46 ESSO NUTO H68 NUTO H46 MOBIL DTE 26 DTE 25 DTE 13 ** NOTE: IF A PHOSPHATE ESTHER FLUID IS USED, SPECIAL SEALS ARE REQUIRED. CONSULT YOUR SPARTAN EQUIPMENT REPRESENTATIVE. HYDRAULIC OIL CONTAMINATION Oil contamination can result in malfunctions and unsatisfactory performance of both the hydraulic breaker and the base machine. Special attention must be paid to the hydraulic system. The base machine's hydraulic system may become contaminated faster when using a breaker than when using a bucket or other attachment. The following guidelines should be followed when using a hydraulic breaker: When installing the breaker onto a machine for the first time, drain the base machine's hydraulic system completely. Flush the reservoir, cylinders and piping as thoroughly as possible. Replace the main line oil filter cartridge. Add new hydraulic oil. If the base machine is brand new, this step may be omitted. The main return filter element should be replaced after the first 50 hours of operation, and every 125 hours thereafter. Change the hydraulic oil after the first 250 hours of operation, and every 600 hours thereafter, or sooner in accordance with the carrier manufacturers specifications. Section IV - Page # 4

29 Oil temperature should be between 100 F and 140 F during normal hammer operation. Oil contamination should be kept to NAS NO.9 class / ISO 20/18/15. Field determination of contamination is as follows: Place a sample of the base machine's hydraulic oil in a transparent container. Also place a sample of unused oil in another transparent container. Compare the two containers. If there is a visual difference in the color, the base machine's oil is presumed to be contaminated. GREASE Spartan Equipment's Fx Series hydraulic breakers are equipped with one (1) grease fitting. This fitting is located on the front bushing, down by the working steel (refer to the illustration below). Lack of lubrication can cause failure of the working steel, piston or shorten the life of the seals. An NLGI NO.2 grease is recommended. The following is a list of the recommended greases: SHELL ALVANIA EP2 ESSO LITHTAN EP2 MOBIL MOBILPLEX 48 The fronthead should be lubricated every 2-3 hours of operation. Grease more frequently, if needed, but do not over-load the tool with grease. When greasing the hammer, hold it in an upright, vertical, position, being sure that the working steel is fully engaged into the chuck. Avoid getting rock or cement chips into the fronthead when replacing working steels. Particles which may have adhered to the grease can cause scratches and scaring inside the hammer. Section IV - Page # 5

30 BACKHEAD CHARGING PROCEDURE To receive the optimum performance from the hydraulic breaker, care must be taken to maintain the proper nitrogen charge in the backhead of the breaker. To assist with this, Spartan Equipment can supply a charge kit as illustrated on the opposite page. The following is a step-by-step procedure that should be used to properly charge the backhead. (Note: These instructions are written for Spartan Equipment's charge kit. If you are not using Spartan Equipment's charge kit, use the same procedure only disregard the reference to item numbers. STEP 1 STEP 2 The breaker should be charged at ambient temperature (not operated) and in a horizontal position with the working steel all the way out. The customer must supply a nitrogen tank complete with a regulator. STEP 3 USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING PRESSURIZED VESSELS!! Attach charge adapter (1) to swivel elbow (18). Be sure that O-ring (2) is installed on charge adapter (1). The charge kit is shipped partially assembled. Assemble as shown in the illustration. A charge adapter (1) and O-ring (2) can also be found in the tool box included with the hammer. STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11 Connect hose assembly (15) to the regulator on your nitrogen tank. Turn shut-off valve (12) clockwise until it is completely closed. Connect the PSI pressure gauge (11) and Q.D. coupler (9), to the Q.D. nipple (8). Adjust your regulator to its lowest setting before opening the valve on your nitrogen tank. Open the valve on your tank and adjust your regulator to the appropriate backhead charge. (Refer to the table shown on the opposite page to select the appropriate charge.) Remove the external plug located in the backhead charge port. Insert the charge adapter (1) into the charge port. Push the charge adapter (1) into the charge port until it is fully seated. It will be necessary to hold the charge adapter in place until charging is completed. Open shut-off valve (12) to allow the gas to enter the backhead chamber. Wait about 15 seconds while holding the charge adapter (1) into the charge port. The pressure reading on gauge (11) should now be correct. If the reading is not the proper charge pressure as shown in the table, adjust your regulator accordingly. Section IV - Page # 6

31 BACKHEAD CHARGING PROCEDURE STEP 12 STEP 13 Once the correct pressure reading is achieved, turn the shut-off valve (12) clockwise until it is fully closed. Quickly remove the charge adapter (1) from the charge port. Replace the plug into the charge port. Section IV - Page # 7

32 BACKHEAD CHARGE KIT PART NO. BM BACKHEAD PRESSURE TABLE ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION CHARGE KIT ADAPTER AMBIENT CHARGE O-RING TEMPERATURE PRESSURE CHARGE KIT ADAPTER F PSI O-RING F PSI HOSE ASSEMBLY F PSI /4" NPT FEMALE TEE F PSI /4" NPT PIPE NIPPLE F PSI /4" NPT Q.D. NIPPLE F PSI /4" NPT Q.D. COUPLER F PSI PSI PRESSURE GAUGE F PSI PSI PRESSURE GAUGE F III PSI /4" NPT SHUT-OFF VALVE 0-10 F PSI /4" NPT X 4 JIC ADAPTER F PSI JIC CAP HOSE ASSEMBLY JIC SWIVEL ELBOW Section IV - Page # 8

33 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Note: Some external box, plates, or weldments have been removed for clarity. This drawing is representative of a number of models and might not match your hammer. As a general rule, all bolts should be torqued in sets, so that the load is divided equally among any bolts that function as a group. Torques listed refer to lubricated threads. Apply anti-sieze compound to all threads, nuts, and washers prior to assembly. All bolts in a group should first be loosened, and then re-tightened in stages, alternately bringing opposing bolts up to the same torque level, until all bolts in the group share the load equally. Continue in the same way, bringing all bolts in that group up to the final torque level specified. Section IV - Page # 9

34 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Fx55 Series Hammers 1) Back Head Bolt Torque: 440 ft-lbs. (61 kg-m) Every 50 hours of operation 2) Charge Valve Plug Torque: 18 ft-lbs. (2.5 kg-m) Every 50 hours of operation 3) Charging Valve Torque: 90 ft-lbs. (12 kg-m) Every 50 hours of operation 4) Port Adapter Torque: 400 ft-lbs. (55 kg-m) Every 50 hours of operation 5) Valve Adjuster Seal Nut Torque: 30 ft-lbs. (4 kg-m) Every 100 hours of operation 6) Cross Bolts Torque: 560 ft-lbs. (77 kg-m) Every 100 hours of operation 7) Cross Bolts Torque: 560 ft-lbs. (77 kg-m) Every 100 hours of operation 8) Top Cap Mounting Bolts Torque: 330 ft-lbs. (46 kg-m) Every 100 hours of operation Section IV - Page # 10

35 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If a problem occurs with the breaker, it is important to first get a flow and pressure reading of the breaker circuit. To do this, plumb a flow meter and pressure gauge into the pressure line going to the breaker, locate them as close to the breaker as possible. Once the readings are taken, refer to the following list of problems and possible causes: Condition Problem Remedy Does not hammer... Control valve does not operate. Check connections between foot switch and valve solenoid. Supply hoses have been reversed. Oil flow is not sufficient to cycle hammer. Operating pressure not sufficient to cycle hammer. Supply hoses collapsed, plugged, or leaking. Backhead chamber filled with oil. Shuttle valve stuck. Quick disconnects are faulty Pressure line from pump must be connected to pressure port marked "P". The return line connects to tank port marked "T". Flow test pump circuit. Replace or repair pump, Adjust hammer valve. Check and/ or adjust relief settings. Adjust hammer valve. Replace hose. Replace all hammer seals. Disassemble and clean all valve ports. Replace worn valve. Check Q.D. connectors and replace as needed. Screw couplings are faulty Check fillings and replace as needed. Section IV - Page # 11

36 Condition Hammer is slow or erratic... Problem Hydraulic oil temperature is too high. Low oil flow or pressure. Too little down pressure between steel and material. Too much grease in fronthead. Steel is galled or sticking. Working steel is not fully engaged. Working steel does not stay engaged, or extends under load. Remedy Oil temperature should not exceed 176 F If an oil cooler needs to be installed, an inline accumulator is needed to protect cooler. Test and repair hydraulic system. Adjust hammer valve. Increase down pressure, or reposition carrier closer to work. Remove steel, and clean fronthead cavity. Do not overgrease. Hammer should be greased every 2 to 3 hours of operation. Grease the fronthead with hammer upright, and steel engaged fully. Use correct down pressure. Be sure the steel and front cover are not worn, and have been properly greased. Check carrier oil pressure. Adjust to specifications. Continued... Section IV-Page # 12

37 Continued... Condition Hammering is weak... Problem Insufficient oil flow. Operating pressure is low Oil is contaminated, discolored, or cloudy in appearance Oil level is low Return line back pressure is too high Remedy Adjust control valve to rated specifications. Check the pump and pressure relief valve. Change hydraulic oil, and filters. Refill to proper levels. Check filter and hose connections. Filter element is clogged. Excessive amounts of oil are leaking out from chuck area. Oil flows off end of working steel. Clean or replace. Replace seal kit if oil consumption is greater than 1 pint per hour. If the cause of the problem still cannot be isolated, contact your Spartan Equipment distributor for additional assistance. Section IV - Page # 13

38 Section IV - Page # 14 Notes

39 SECTION V WORKING STEEL Revised: July, 2010 Section V - Page # 1

40 WORKING STEEL To obtain the optimum performance from the breaker, it is important to maintain the condition of the working steel. Worn working steel will reduce the efficiency of the breaker. After prolonged use, burrs can develop on the working steel. These burrs should be removed with a grinder. Burr grinding can produce sparks, and flying particles. Always wear goggles, gloves, and suitable body protection. Grinding sparks are an extreme fire danger. The work should be performed well away from the hydraulic breaker and the carrier. Be sure to remove all flammable materials from the work area. The tip of the working steel can become deformed after a period of use. When this happens, the tip should be re-shaped with a grinder. It is important to note that if the tip is re-ground too many times, the hardened surface will be removed causing the steel to wear faster. At this point, the working steel should be replaced. It is also important to maintain the proper clearance between the working steel and the front cover. The maximum allowable clearance is 3/ 16". If this clearance is too great, the piston will contact the working steel abnormally, resulting in damage to the piston and/ or the working steel. When the clearance reaches 3/ 16", the front bushing and/ or the working steel should be replaced. Refer to the following pages labeled ''A GUIDE FOR PROPER USE AND CARE OF WORKING STEEL" for further guidelines on maintaining the working steel. Section V - Page # 2

41 REPLACING WORKING STEEL WARNING II ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE TO THE BREAKER SHOULD BE DONE IN A SAFE, OBSTRUCTION FREE AREA. Spring pin STEP 1 Using a press pin against the smaller side of the pin hole, hit the press pin with a hammer to remove the spring pin. Press Pin STEP 2 After removing the spring pin, remove the rod pin by pushing it out with the press pin. Section V - Page # 3

42 Before installing the new working tool, the parts that have been removed should now be inspected. Any burrs or swelling that has occurred, should be removed with a grinder or the part should be replaced. STEP 4 Apply a coat of grease to the portion of the working tool that will be inserted into the breaker body. Also apply a coat of grease to the rod pin. Rod Pin STEP 5 Insert the working steel into the breaker. It is best to align the retaining slot on the working tool with the rod pin hole before installing it into the breaker. STEP 6 Insert the rod pin into its slot. You should inspect the rod pin for wear prior to re-installing it. Do not re-use the pin if it shows excessive wear. STEP 7 Re-install the spring pin. Section V - Page # 4

43 A GUIDE FOR PROPER USE AND CARE OF WORKING STEEL All Spartan Rock Drill points are machined and hardened for maximum performance. Care must be taken to maintain the tools original condition for optimum productivity and life expectancy. It is not uncommon for an operator who is unfamiliar with using a hammer to break a point. This is part of the learning experience. Listed below are several methods to determine tool failure and will quickly aid in warranty determination. TOOL FAILURE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY Blank Firing or Free Running This occurs when the tool is not in proper contact with the work, thus causing the energy produced by the hammer to be concentrated on the tool retainer(s) and the retainer slot(s) on the tool itself. Caution should be used to prevent the hammer from sliding off slanted surfaces or when breaking through thin material. Worn-out Front Bushing(s) or Retainer pin(s) Worn-out front bushing(s) will cause the tool to become misaligned inside the hammer. This misalignment will cause uneven contact between the piston and tool, thus causing stress to concentrate on one particular area of the tool. This can also cause the tool to bind inside the hammer. Call your Spartan Rock Drill dealer for acceptable wear allowances. Worn-out retainer pints) will cause uneven loading on the pints) themselves, causing failure of the tool or retainer pints). This will also cause excessive wear to the front bushing(s). Metal-to-Metal Contact Extreme caution should be used to avoid scratches or gouges on the surface of the tool. These areas create a stress concentration point, thus weakening the tool. Another form of metal-to-metal contact is galling, which usually occurs from the lack of lubrication. Special care should be taken to keep the tool shank lubricated ever two (2) to three (3) hours. Section V - Page # 5

44 Prying This is the most common cause of tool failure. It generally results in any type of side pressure such as an incorrect breaking angle or from using the tool to reposition material. The tool should not be used as a pivot point when repositioning the carrier. The power generated by the carrier will far exceed the strength of the tool. Corrosion FATIGUE FAILURE Tools should be greased and stored out of the weather. Corrosion tends to accelerate the fatigue fractures of the tool. Mushrooming Driving the tool into a hard material for a long period of time generates an intense heat, indicated by a blue tone just above the point. This will soften the steel and cause the point to fold over or mushroom the end of the tool. Avoid hammering in one location for too long. If material does not break after a short period (approximately 45 to 60 seconds), reposition the tool. MUSHROOMING TOOL FAILURE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY Internal Material Flaw This failure occurs when a foreign material is rolled into the steel during the manufacturing process, causing an imperfection in the grain. The result is an inherent weakness in the tool shank and eventual breakage. INTERNAL MATERIAL FLAW Section V - Page # 6

45 Spartan Rock Drill HydraRams are available with three (3) different types of working steels. They are the moil, chisel and the blunt. Each of these working steels has its own purpose as described below: To obtain the maximum production from the breaker, it is important to select the proper working steel. Consult your Spartan Rock Drill representative for assistance in selecting the proper working steel for your application. Section V - Page # 7

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47 SECTION VI PARTS LIST Fx55 Serial No /29/2010 Section VI - Page # 1

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49 Fx55 HYDRARAM PARTS LIST Section VI - Page # 2 Section VI - Page # 3

50 Section VI - Page # 4 NOTES:

51 T-BOX MOUNTING Fx55QT HYDRARAM ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION US 1 T - Box Weldment Inch Milimeter A Bolt Hole Diameter B Flange, Long Side C Flange, Short Side D Center to Center E Center to Center Section VI - Page # 5

52 Section VI - Page # 6 DAMPER PARTS LIST Fx55QT HYDRARAM CRADLE

53 DAMPER PARTS LIST Fx55QT HYDRARAM CRADLE ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION US 1 T-Box Assy T - Box Weldment Bottom Damper Front Damper Back Damper (A) Back Damper (B) Top Damper Dust Plug Pin Plug Sound Proof Cover Dust Plug Grease Cap Section VI - Page # 7

54 FLANGE SIDE PLATE MOUNTING Fx55FSP HYDRARAM ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 1 F FX FX FX F F Flange Style Side Plates 2 Set Plate "B" 2 Set Plate "A" 2 Set Pin 2 7 /8"-9 UNC x 11.00" HHCS, Gr /8" Flat Washer 2 7/8"-9 UNC Lock Nut 2 1"-8 UNC x 11.00" HHCS, Gr.5 4 1" Flat Washer 2 1"-8 UNC Locknut Section VI - Page # 8

55 CP 027 MOUNTING BRACKET Fx55CP HYDRARAM ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CP Breaker Bracket 2 FX Set Plate "A" 3 FX Set Pin 4 FX Set Pate "B" 5 F /8"-9 UNC x 11.00" HHCS, Gr /8" Flat Washer /8"-9 UNC Lock Nut 8 F "-8 UNC x 11.00" HHCS, Gr I" Flat Washer "-8 UNC Locknut Section VI - Page # 9

56 MINI-EXCAVATOR SIDE PLATE MOUNTING Fx55ME HYDRARAM 9 8 ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION ME Side Plate 2 FX Set Plate "A" 3 FX Set Pin 4 FX Set Plate "B" 5 F "-8 x 11" HHCS Gr " Flat Washer " -8 Lock Nut 8 F /8"-9 XII" HHCS Gr /8" Flat Washer /8"-9 Lock Nut Section VI - Page # 1 0

57 WB 27/35 SIDE PLATE MOUNTING Fx55WBME HYDRARAM ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION F FX FX FX F F WBME Side Plate 2 Set Plate "B" 2 Set Plate "A" 2 Set Pin 2 1"-8 xii" HHCS Gr " Flat Washer 2 1" -8 Lock Nut 2 7 /8"-9 xii" HHCS Gr /8" Flat Washer 2 7 /8"-9 Lock Nut Section VI - Page # 11

58 WB 50 SIDE PLATE MOUNTING Fx55WB50ME HYDRARAM ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION F FX FX FX FX WB50ME Side Plate 2 Set Plate "B" 2 Set Plate "A" 2 Set Pin 2 1"-8 x 12" HHCS Gr " Flat Washer 2 1"-8 Lock nut 2 7/8"-9 x 12" HHCS Gr /8" Flat Washer 2 7 /8"-9 Lock Nut Section VI-Page # 12

59 FLANGE SIDE PLATE MOUNTING Fx55FSP HYDRARAM Inch Millimeter A Bolt Hole Diameter B Flange, Long Side C Flange, Short Side D Center to Center E Center to Center F Center to Center G Center to Center Section VI - Page # 13

60 Section VI - Page # 14 MOUNTING PIN KIT FOR Fx55ME AND Fx55WBME VERSIONS

61 MOUNTING PIN KIT FOR Fx55ME AND Fx55WBME VERSIONS Serial Number Base Machine Make: Base Machine Model: Dipperstick Pin Diameter: Link Pin Diameter: Dipperstick Width: Link Pin Width: MOUNTING KIT PART NO: Consisting of the following: ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 1 1 Dia. Mounting Pin x 17" Long Dia. Mounting Pin x 17" Long Dia. Mounting Bushing x 19. Dia. Mounting Bushing x K /2" -13x5" Bolt 6 K /2" -13 UNC Locknut Section VI - Page # 15

62 Section VI - Page # 16 CP UNIVERSAL QUICK ATTACH BRACKET FOR Fx55 HYDRARAMS

63 CP UNIVERSAL QUICK ATTACH BRACKET PARTS LIST ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CP Universal Quick Attach Bracket Control Valve Block /8"-16 x 5.00" Lg HHCS /8" Flat Washer /8"-16 Locknut Adapter Adapter Quick Disconnect - Female Quick Disconnect - Male 10 1 Hose Assembly 11 1 Hose Assembly Hose Whip Spring Hose Guide Hose Whip Section VI - Page # 1 7

64 ME TWO-POSITION (PIN-ON} UNIVERSAL QUICK ATTACH BRACKET FOR Fx55 HYDRARAMS ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION Universal Quick Attach Bracket Quick Attach Bracket for ME50 Series Spring Hose Guide Whip Hose Quick Disconnect (Male) Quick Disconnect (Female) Section VI - Page # 18

65 TWO-POSITION (PIN-ON} UNIVERSAL QUICK ATTACH BRACKET FOR Fx55 HYDRARAMS ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION Fx55QT or FSP Breaker "Universal Quick Attach Bracket 3 KM26666-F5 Mounting Kit Hose Bracket Nut Bolt Hose Whip Female Quick Disconnect Male Quick Disconnect Section VI - Page # 19

66 ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION Fx55QT or FSP HydraRam, T-Box or Flange Style* Universal Quick Attach Bracket Quick Attach Bracket for Case Uniloaders 3 F " - 10 UNC Bolt x 3 '/4' Long (Grade 8) " - 10 UNC Nut " Hardened Washer " Lock Washer Spring Hose Guide Whip Hose, 100" Quick Disconnect (Female) Quick Disconnect (Male) Section VI - Page # 20

67 OPEN STYLE ONE-PIECE RIGID QUICK ATTACH BRACKET For Fx55SS HYDRARAM Section VI - Page # 21

68 OPEN STYLE ONE-PIECE RIGID QUICK ATTACH BRACKET For Fx55SS HYDRARAM ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 2 Fx55B Hammer, Bare Universal Quick Attach Bracket FX FX FX Quick Attach Bracket for Case Uniloaders Set Plate (B) Set Plate (A) Set Pin 7/8"-9 UNC x 10 V2' HHCS Gr. 5 NC Lock Nut /8" Flat Washer 7 /8"-9 UNC Lock Nut "-8 UNC NC Lock Nut "-10 UNC x 10 V2' Hex Head Bolts " Flat Washer Control Valve /8"-16 x 5.00" LG HHCS 3/8" Flat Washer 3/8" Lock Nut Adapter Quick Disconnect-Female Quick Disconnect-Male 19 Hose Assembly Hose Assembly Hose Whip Spring Hose Guide Hose Whip Section VI - Page # 22

69 SERVICE TOOL KIT PIN BMX Spartan Equipment includes a tool kit with every new hydraulic breaker. This tool kit contains many of the special tools and wrenches required to perform normal maintenance or repairs on the breaker. This is a basic tool kit, and is by no means complete or comprehensive, but it does contain some specialized tools, and wrench sizes not commonly found in the field. The following illustration depicts a typical tool kit and its contents: Section VI - Page # 23

70 SECTION VII RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS Revised: July, 2010 Section VII - Page # 1

71 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST Fx55 SERIES HYDRARAMS In an effort to reduce the expense of any downtime that may occur, Spartan Equipment recommends the following spare parts be kept in stock: PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION Seal Kit (See Detail) Rod Pin Spring Pin Back Head Bolt Charge Adapter w / 3034 O-Ring BM Charge Kit Hose Whip Assembly (72") Or Hose Whip Assembly (84") Or Hose for Skid Loader (79") F Blunt and/or F Chisel and/or F Moil Fx55 Serial No & up Section VII - Page # 2

72 Seal Kit Detail For Fx55 SERIES HYDRARAMS PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION F Dust Seal F U-Packing Step Seal Quad Ring Back Up Ring O-Ring HB2R Plug O-Ring HB5G Plug O-Ring Plug O-Ring F Plug O-Ring HB5G Seal Washer O-Ring O-Ring O-Ring O-Ring Fx55 Serial No & up Section VII - Page # 3

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74 SECTION VIII ACCESSORIES Revised: July, 2010 Section VIII - Page # 1

75 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Fx55 Series HydraRams MOIL BLUNT CHISEL SHEETING TAMPER INLINE CROSS- POINT TIP BIT DRIVER FOOT CUTTER CUTTER Fx35 F F F F F F F Fx45 F F F F F F F Fx55 F F F F F F F Fx65 F F F F F F F F9 F F F F F F F "A" "B" "C" "D" "E" "F" "G" "H" "J" "K" "L" Fx Fx Fx Fx F Section VIII - Page # 2

76 Inline Asphalt Cutter has blade parallel to line of forward movement, and Cross-Cut Asphalt Cutter is perpendicular, with its widest side visible to the operator. All Dimensions are shown in inches. Section VIII - Page # 3

77 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Fx55 Series Hydrarams Spartan Equipment offers the following accessories to help maintain the hydraulic breaker as well as increase its versatility: Hydraulic Installation Kits Spartan Equipment offers custom-made kits for mounting our hydraulic breakers, compactor/drivers and concrete crushers to your carrier. Designed for quick and easy installation, each kit contains all of the components and instructions necessary to maximize the efficiency of our tools as well as your carrier. Mounting Pin Kits & Fixing Caps The design of the universal top mount on Spartan Equipment's hydraulic breakers, allow them to be interchanged between base machines simply by changing the Mounting Kit. Spartan Equipment offers Mounting Kits, which consist of custom-made pins and bushings for all common base machines. Spartan Equipment can also supply fixing caps for the T-Box version which will match OEM pins an spacing, and accommodate all manner of quick attach systems. Quick Attach Brackets for Skid Loaders Spartan Equipment manufactures mounting plates compatible with virtually every skid loader on the market today. These brackets are available in two versions: a rigid, bolt-on system for the T-Box style hammers; and a versatile two-position pin-on system that allows the same hammer to be used with a backhoe and a skid loader. Charge Kit To assist with maintaining the correct nitrogen charge in the hydraulic breaker, Spartan Equipment offers a multi-purpose Charge Kit. This kit can be used to test and re-charge either the accumulator or the backhead of any Spartan Equipment hammer. For a detailed list of the parts included, refer to the ''Accumulator Charging Procedure" section of this manual. Working Steels The Fx55 Hammer is available with many different working steels for designed for specific applications. For details on these options, refer to the chart opposite this page, and to the "Working Steel" section of this manual. Please consult your Spartan Equipment representative for further information concerning any of these accessories. Section VIII - Page # 4

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79 SECTION IX WARRANTY & POLICIES Revised: July, 2010 Section IX - Page # 1

80 WARRANTY POLICY FOR BOOM MOUNTED TOOLS The following information shall be considered the guidelines for warranty submittals regarding Spartan Equipment boom mounted tools: 1. Terms of Warranty Spartan Equipment warrants that its boom mounted tools (Fx-Series HydraRams), and the parts thereof, will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Spartan Equipment makes no other warranty, expressed or implied. The term of this warranty shall be 12 (TWELVE) months or 1000 (ONE THOUSAND) hours of operation whichever period expires earlier. Under no circumstances, however, shall any warranty (except for that on the piston and cylinder) be extended beyond 18 (EIGHTEEN) months after the invoicing date, regardless of whether the tool has been in use or storage during that time. 2. Repairs Not Covered by Warranty (Exclusions) The following list enumerates some examples of repairs NOT covered by Spartan's warranty. Exclusions are not limited to this list, but problems listed are specifically excluded. TROUBLES CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION OF HYDRAULIC OIL, GREASE, OR OTHER FLUIDS. TROUBLES CAUSED BY FOREIGN MATERIALS INTRODUCED INTO THE SYSTEM. TROUBLES CAUSED BY INCORRECT OR INSUFFICIENT MAINTENANCE. TROUBLES CAUSED BY NEGLECT OF THE CORRECT OPERATION, INSPECTION, OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AS DESCRIBED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUALS. TROUBLES CAUSED BY MODIFICATIONS TO THE TOOL THAT WERE NOT AUTHORIZED OR APPROVED BY SPARTAN EQUIPMENT. TROUBLES ATTRIBUTED TO THE USE OF PARTS OR ACCESSORIES OTHER THAN GENUINE SPARTAN EQUIPMENT PRODUCTS, OR SPARTAN EQUIPMENT APPROVED EQUALS. TROUBLES CAUSED BY OPERATING THE TOOL IN A MODE EXCEEDING THAT OF THE STATED DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. DISCOLORATION AND / OR COSMETIC CHANGES IN THE COATINGS OR PLATING WHICH DEVELOP OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. TROUBLES THAT WERE EVIDENTLY INCURRED DURING THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE PRODUCT. Section IX - Page # 2

81 REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR TO NORMAL WEAR PARTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WORKING STEELS RUBBER MOUNTS, PLUGS, AND HOSES OILS AND GREASES FILTERS GASKETS, SEALS, AND PACKING NUTS AND BOLTS BOLT PROTECTORS SIDE PLATES 0 DIAPHRAGMS CHARGING VALVES NITROGEN GAS MOUNTING PINS CHUCKS AND ALIGNMENT PARTS PLATES, TEETH, PANELS, BUSHINGS, OR CUTTERS ANY PART NORMALLY EXPECTED TO WEAR DURING THE OPERATION OF THE TOOL. WHEN DAMAGED PARTS CANNOT BE PRESENTED TO SPARTAN EQUIPMENT FOR EXAMINATION, EXCEPT WHEN, AND UPON THE DISCRETION OF SPARTAN EQUIPMENT, PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE IS ALLOWED. TROUBLES WHOSE CAUSES ARE ENVIRONMENTAL, AND / OR BEYOND HUMAN CONTROL. 3. Claims, Compensation, and Remedies. The purchaser's exclusive and sole remedy shall be limited to repair, modification, or replacement of the defective product, at the discretion of SPARTAN EQUIPMENT. SPARTAN EQUIPMENT shall not, in any event, be liable for the cost of any special, indirect, or consequential damages to anyone. Merchandise may not be returned without the prior authorization of SPARTAN EQUIPMENT, and any returns shall be accompanied by a completed Warranty Claim Form I Return Good Authorization. Any claims allowed will be issued in the form of a credit to the dealer's account. If the dealer uses parts from their own stock for treatment of a warranty claim, SPARTAN EQUIPMENT retains the option to replace those parts, or pay to the dealer, the NET price of those parts, at SPARTAN'S discretion. There shall be no allowance for freight charges beyond that of standard surface transportation charges. Freight charges must be authorized prior to shipment. Labor to repair a tool shall be allowed at a rate of $48.00 per hour. No overtime labor charges, mileage charges, or travel time will be allowed. Straight time labor charges shall be authorized at the discretion of SPARTAN EQUIPMENT, and shall be based on a flat rate allowance. Spartan Equipment 503 Pulaski Hwy. Joppa, MD Section IX - Page # 3

82 WARRANTY POLICY FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS The following information shall be considered the guidelines for warranty submittals regarding genuine Spartan Equipment replacement and repair parts: 1. Terms of Warranty Spartan Equipment warrants that its replacement and repair parts will be free from defects in material and workmanship. SPARTAN EQUIPMENT makes no other warranty, expressed or implied. The term of this warranty shall be 6 (SIX) months from the date of purchase from SPARTAN EQUIPMENT, or from the inventory of an Authorized Stocking Dealer of the Spartan Equipment. Under no circumstances, however, shall any warranty be extended beyond 12 (TWELVE) months after the date of invoice from SPARTAN EQUIPMENT, regardless of whether the part has been in use or storage during that time. 2. Replacement Parts Not Covered by Warranty (Exclusions) The following list enumerates some examples of replacement and repair parts NOT covered by SPARTAN'S warranty. Exclusions are not limited to this list, but problems listed are specifically excluded. TROUBLES CAUSED BY MODIFICATIONS TO THE PART THAT WERE NOT AUTHORIZED OR APPROVED BY SPARTAN EQUIPMENT. TROUBLES CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION OF HYDRAULIC OIL, GREASE, OR OTHER FLUIDS. TROUBLES CAUSED BY FOREIGN MATERIALS INTRODUCED INTO THE SYSTEM. TROUBLES ATTRIBUTED TO THE USE OF PARTS OR ACCESSORIES OTHER THAN GENUINE SPARTAN EQUIPMENT PRODUCTS, OR SPARTAN EQUIPMENT APPROVED EQUALS. TROUBLES CAUSED BY OPERATING THE TOOL IN A MODE EXCEEDING THAT OF THE STATED DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. DISCOLORATION AND / OR COSMETIC CHANGES IN THE COATINGS OR PLATING WHICH DEVELOP OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. TROUBLES THAT RESULT FROM IMPROPER STORAGE, HEAT, COLD, HUMIDITY, OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. TROUBLES THAT RESULT FROM AGE OR DETERIORIZATION. TROUBLES THAT WERE EVIDENTLY INCURRED DURING THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE PRODUCT. Section IX - Page # 4

83 REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR TO NORMAL WEAR PARTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WORKING STEELS RUBBER MOUNTS, PLUGS, AND HOSES OILS AND GREASES FILTERS GASKETS, SEALS, AND PACKING NUTS AND BOLTS BOLT PROTECTORS SIDE PLATES DIAPHRAGMS CHARGING VALVES NITROGEN GAS MOUNTING PINS ANY PART NORMALLY EXPECTED TO WEAR DURING THE OPERATION OF THE TOOL. WHEN DAMAGED PARTS CANNOT BE PRESENTED TO SPARTAN EQUIPMENT FOR EXAMINATION, EXCEPT WHEN, AND UPON THE DISCRETION OF SPARTAN EQUIPMENT, PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE IS ALLOWED. TROUBLES WHOSE CAUSES ARE ENVIRONMENTAL, AND / OR BEYOND HUMAN CONTROL. 3. Claims, Compensation, and Remedies. The purchaser's exclusive and sole remedy shall be limited to repair, modification, or replacement of the defective product, at the discretion of SPARTAN EQUIPMENT. SPARTAN EQUIPMENT shall not, in any event, be liable for the cost of any special, indirect, or consequential damages to anyone. Merchandise may not be returned without the prior authorization of SPARTAN EQUIPMENT, and any returns shall be accompanied by a completed Warranty Claim Form / Return Good Authorization. Any claims allowed will be issued in the form of a credit to the dealer's account. If the dealer uses parts from their own stock for treatment of a warranty claim, SPARTAN EQUIPMENT retains the option to replace those parts, or pay to the dealer, the NET price of those parts, at SPARTAN'S discretion. There shall be no allowance for freight charges beyond that of standard surface transportation charges. Freight charges must be authorized prior to shipment. Labor charges for the repair, installation, and removal of warranted parts, or such costs as may be incurred during the submission of parts for warranty, are the sole responsibility of the dealer or of the end user. Spartan Equipment 503 Pulaski Hwy. Joppa, MD Section IX - Page # 5

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