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OperatiOn Manual
SERIES
MODEL LS600P
cOncREtE PuMP
(Perkins 1104D-44t A DIESEL EnGInE)
Revision #0 (05/13/13)
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PROPOSItIOn 65 w ARnInG Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of Californiato cause cancer,birth defects and other reproductive harm. Dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities also contain chemicals known to cause cancer. Someexamples ofthese chemicals are: Lead from lead-based paints Crystalline silica from bricks Cement and other masonryproducts Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your
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SILIcOSIS/RESPIRAtOR y w ARnInGS WARNING WARNING SILICOSIS WARNING RESPIRATORY HAZARDS Grinding/cutting/drillingofmasonry,concrete,metaland Grinding/cutting/drillingofmasonry,concrete,metaland othermaterialswithsilicaintheircompositionmaygive other materials can generate dust, mists and fumes off dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a containing chemicals known to cause serious or fatal basiccomponentofsand,quartz,brickclay,graniteand injury or illness, such as respiratory dise
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tAbLE Of cOntEntS LS600P concrete Pump Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2 Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings ................................ 3 Table Of Contents .................................................... 4 Parts Ordering Procedures ...................................... 5 Safety Information .............................................. 6-11 Specifications ........................................................ 12 Dimensions .............................
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PARtS ORDERInG PROcEDuRES Ordering parts has never been easier! choose from three easy options: Effective: st January 1 , 2006 Best Deal! Order via internet (Dealers Only): If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Username Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! and Password, E-mail us at: parts@multiquip. com. View Parts Diagrams To obtain an MQ Account, contact your Order Parts District Sales Manager for more information. Print Specifi cation Information Use the inte
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SAfEty InfORMA tIOn Do not operate or service the equipment before reading Potential hazards associated with the operation of this the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which at all times when operating this equipment. may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with Failure to read and understand the safety safety messages. messages and operating instructions could Symbol Safety Hazard result in injury to yourself and
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SAfEty InfORMA tIOn GENERAL SAFETY PUMP SAFETY CaUTiON DANGER NeveR operate this equipment without proper protective NeveR pump volatile, explosive, fl ammable or low fl ash clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, point fl uids. These fl uids could ignite or explode. hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon devices required by the job or city and state regulations. monoxide. This gas is colorless
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SAfEty InfORMA tIOn Refer to the Perkins Engine Owner's Manual for engine CaUTiON technical questions or information recommended by NeveR lubricate components or attempt service on a Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to the equipment running machine. and or injury to user may result. NeveR block or restrict flow from discharge hose. ALWAYS remove the ignition key when leaving the pump Remove kinks from discharge line before starting pump. unattended. Operation with a blocked
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SAfEty InfORMA tIOn BATTERY SAFETY NOTICE NeveR run engine without an air fi lter or with a dirty air DANGER fi lter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air fi lter DO NOT drop the battery. There is a possibility that the frequently to prevent engine malfunction. battery will explode. NeveR tamper with the factory settings DO NOT expose the battery to open fl ames, of the engine or engine governor. Damage sparks, cigarettes, etc. The battery contains to the engine or equi
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SAfEty InfORMA tIOn Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and TRaNSpORTiNg SafeTY trailer. Trailer tires should be infl ated to 80 psi cold. CaUTiON Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles. NeveR allow any person or animal to stand underneath ALWAYS make sure the trailer is equipped with a safety the equipment while lifting. chain. NOTICE ALWAYS properly attach trailer’s safety chains to towing vehicle. Before lifting, make sure that the equipment parts are
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SAfEty InfORMA tIOn eNviRONMeNTaL SafeTY/DeCOMMiSSiONiNg eMiSSiONS iNfORMaTiON NOTICE NOTICE Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely The diesel engine used in this equipment has been retire a piece of equipment that is no longer serviceable. designed to reduce harmful levels of carbon monoxide If the equipment poses an unacceptable and unrepairable (CO), hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) safety risk due to wear or damage or is no longer cost contained in diesel ex
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SPEcIfIcA tIOnS Table 1. Pump Specifications Model LS-600P Pumping Rate LS-600 Up to 60 cu. yds. per hour* Pumping Method Reciprocating Piston Maximum Aggregate Size 1-1/2 in. minus (38mm) Vertical Pumping Height Up to 250 ft. (76m) Piston Face Pressure 1100 PSI Horizontal Pumping Distance 1000 ft. (305m)* Cylinder Lubrication Box Capacity 2 Gallons (7.6 Liters) Hydraulic Fluid Capacity 50 Gallons (189 Liters) Fuel Tank Capacity 40 Gallons (76 Liters) Hopper Capacity 10 cu. ft. with optional fwd
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DIMEnSIOnS B A C Table 3. Pump Dimensions Reference D Dimensions in. (mm) Letter A 43 (1,092) B 173 (4,394) C 24 (610) D 72 (1,828) E 68 (1,727) E Figure 1. Dimensions MaYCO LS600p CONCReTe pUMp • OpeRa TiON MaNUaL — Rev. #0 (05/13/13) — page 13
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IMPORt Ant hAnD SIGnALS STOP STARTPUMP CHUTEUP CHUTEDOWN SLOWPUMP SPEEDUP DOWN ADDWATER ALLDONE STOPPUMP LITTLEBIT CLEAN-UP 4-GALLONS BACKIN DRIVEIN BACKUP PULLFORWARD Figure 2. Operation Hand Signals page 14 — Ma YCO LS600p CONCReTe pUMp • OpeRa TiON MaNUaL — Rev. #0 (05/13/13)
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GEnERAL InfORMA tIOn 3. By getting a rock pocket, such as mixer tailings, into the CONCReTe Mix DeSigN pump valve. This rock pocket will have an insufficient Mix design is most important to achieve maximum coating of mortar and the mix will not be plastic enough pumpability. Pumpability is affected by, among other to allow the valve to operate or the mix to move in the factors, the type and gradation of aggregate used. Natural line. aggregates make a more workable mix and pump more 4. Th
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GEnERAL InfORMA tIOn RegiONaL DiffeReNCeS In addition, this Mayco Concrete Pump can be used to pump a large aggregate hard rock as follows: Concrete is made by mixing locally available rock and sand Pea rock (1/2" minus) pump with mixes being as low as with cement and water. For this reason there are great differences in the pumpability of concrete from one region 30% rock and 70% sand. (reference maintenance for recommendations on cleaning the pump.) of the country to another. Shorteni
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GEnERAL InfORMA tIOn Downhill Pumping NOTICE Downhill pumping can be a difficult procedure on some It is strongly recommended that steel pipe be used on all jobs. The slurry procedure would be the same as explained vertical pumping for safety and convenience. Priming The Pump With Slurry Mixture section of this manual. It is suggested that a sponge approximately 2”x 4”x Hose Pulsation 6” in size be placed in the hose before the start of pumping. A slight pulsation of the hose will always
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GEnERAL InfORMA tIOn Fill the hopper with water after making sure that all sand and 3. If it is necessary to wait 10 minutes or more for another rock have been removed from manifold. Operate pump at load of concrete, it is wise to start the pump and pump full throttle and the 3/8" diameter hole restriction will create 6 or 8 strokes every 5 minutes to prevent setting of the sufficient back pressure to make thorough inspection of all mix in the system. If waiting time is excessive, it would m
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GEnERAL InfORMA tIOn If a blockage occurs in a hose, walk the hose until you find Clearing The System after Mix Set Up the point of trouble. The hose will be soft immediately past If, for any reason, the mix should set up in the system, the the blockage. To clear the blockage: following procedure is suggested: 1. Disconnect the hose at the first coupling past the 1. Disconnect the hose from the pump and wash the blockage. Be careful when disconnecting hose. Hose pump out immediately. is u
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GEnERAL InfORMA tIOn 6. Remove the reducer. From the discharge end, chip Reverse Pumping Procedure the concrete out of the shuttle tube with the pry-bar. 1. Switch the pump into reverse. With pump speed at a If concrete cannot be loosened from the outlet of the medium-slow (approx. 12 strokes per min.) try to pull shuttle tube, remove the clean-out plug on the bottom the “pack” back into the hopper with 5 or 6 reverse of the hopper to discharge the concrete. strokes. 7. Chip the blocka
