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ERGON SERVICE • REV0
5-3. Powered Height Adjustable Arm
a. Pump Adjustments
Test the operation of the hydraulic pump and Height
AdjustableArmusingtheup/downbuttonsonthe
carrier handle or the pendant switch control.
Thedownmovementofthearmiscontrolledby
a dropping valve. When the valve is activated a
return port to the reservoir is opened. The weight
ofthearmandcarrierforcesthehydraulicuidfrom
thecylinderbacktothereservoirallowingthearm
todescend.Speedshouldbeequalwhenraising
or lowering the arm.
Thepumpenclosureismountedabovethenished
ceiling. To gain access to the pump, remove the
pump enclosure cover.
WARNING
The pump enclosure contains 120VAC
electrical service. Use extreme care
whenmakingpumpadjustments.
The dropping speed of the radial arm can be
adjusted at the hydraulic pump. To adjust the
dropping speed of the arm, remove the plastic
coveronthetopofthepumpassemblyanduse
an allen wrench to turn the adjustment screw until
thedesiredspeedisachieved.Refertogure5-7.
The dropping speed should equal the elevation
speed. The elevation speed is dependant on the
weight of the carrier and equipment. There is no
elevation speed adjustment.
Figure 5-7. Hydraulic Pump Adjustments
WARNING
Hydrauliclines,ttingsandjointsmay
beunderhighpressure.Releasesystem
pressure by lowering and supporting
arm.
Inspectthepumpforanyleaksateachplumbing
connection. Inspect the oil level in the reservoir.
Theoillevelshouldbewithin1"ofthellercapwith
the arm in a full down position. Use SKYTRON
HydraulicOilpartnumberAZOLIAZS46ifadditional
oilisrequired.Theoillevelcanbeanindication
of the overall condition of the hydraulic circuit.
Discoloration or low uid level indicates other
potentialproblems.
HYDRAULIC PUMP
DROPPING SPEED
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
boom hydraulic pump adjustments