MKT HA-18A / HVA-40 HYDRAULIC AUGER SYSTEMS. Selecting an Auger When selecting an Auger for a job,...

MKTMKTHA-18A / HVA-40HA-18A / HVA-40

HYDRAULIC AUGER SYSTEMSHYDRAULIC AUGER SYSTEMS

Selecting an AugerSelecting an Auger

When selecting an Auger for a job, it When selecting an Auger for a job, it is necessary to determine how much is necessary to determine how much “torque” will be needed to “torque” will be needed to accomplish the work.accomplish the work.

To do this, we must know the soil To do this, we must know the soil conditions, hole diameter and depth.conditions, hole diameter and depth.

Auger Torque-mathAuger Torque-math

To determine Auger Torque required To determine Auger Torque required for a given soil condition, use:for a given soil condition, use:

Hole Diameter (inches) x Hole Depth Hole Diameter (inches) x Hole Depth (feet) x 12 x Constant.(feet) x 12 x Constant.

Hole Diameter vs. ConstantHole Diameter vs. Constant

Hole Diameter (inches)Hole Diameter (inches) ConstantConstant 8”-14” 1.508”-14” 1.50 16”-20” 1.7516”-20” 1.75 22”-26” 2.0022”-26” 2.00 28”-32” 2.2528”-32” 2.25 34”-38” 2.5034”-38” 2.50 40”-44” 2.7540”-44” 2.75 46”-50” 3.0046”-50” 3.00

General “Rules of Thumb”General “Rules of Thumb”

Desired cutting speed for drilling into Desired cutting speed for drilling into standard soil conditions = 225 feet standard soil conditions = 225 feet per minute.per minute.

Desired cutting speed for drilling into Desired cutting speed for drilling into corral or limestone = 125 feet per corral or limestone = 125 feet per minute.minute.

Auger RPM-mathAuger RPM-math

To figure desired RPM for a given To figure desired RPM for a given hole diameter, use: hole diameter, use:

225 225 oror 125 x 12 125 x 12

hole diameter x 3.14hole diameter x 3.14

Desired Auger RPMDesired Auger RPM Hole DiameterHole Diameter Standard SoilStandard Soil

Corral/LimestoneCorral/Limestone 8” 107 RPM 60 RPM8” 107 RPM 60 RPM 10” 86 4810” 86 48 12” 72 4012” 72 40 14” 61 3414” 61 34 16” 54 2916” 54 29 18” 48 2618” 48 26 20” 43 2420” 43 24 22” 39 2222” 39 22 24” 36 2024” 36 20 26” 33 1826” 33 18

Example:Example:

To determine torque required for a To determine torque required for a

14” Diameter Hole, 55’ Deep:14” Diameter Hole, 55’ Deep:

Math:Math: 14 x 55 x 12 x 1.5014 x 55 x 12 x 1.50

= 13,860 ft lbs of torque = 13,860 ft lbs of torque

required.(HA-18A)required.(HA-18A)

Additional NotesAdditional Notes

Flighting needs to be at least 5’ longer Flighting needs to be at least 5’ longer than the hole depth.than the hole depth.

Leads need to be 10’ longer than the Leads need to be 10’ longer than the flighting.flighting.

Ask if customer needs a “centralizer” Ask if customer needs a “centralizer” for flighting to keep it centered in for flighting to keep it centered in leads.leads.

HA-18A runs in 8” x 20” leads.HA-18A runs in 8” x 20” leads. HVA-40 runs in 8” x 26” leads.HVA-40 runs in 8” x 26” leads.

General SafetyGeneral Safety

Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Most accidents involving product operation, maintenance Most accidents involving product operation, maintenance

and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills This person should also have the necessary training, skills and tools to perform these functions properly.and tools to perform these functions properly.

Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair of Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair of this equipment can be dangerous and could result in injury this equipment can be dangerous and could result in injury or death.or death.

Do not operate or perform any lubrication, maintenance or Do not operate or perform any lubrication, maintenance or repair on this equipment until you have read and understand repair on this equipment until you have read and understand the operation, lubrication, maintenance and repair the operation, lubrication, maintenance and repair information in the MKT Operation and Maintenance Manual. information in the MKT Operation and Maintenance Manual.

General Safety (cont)General Safety (cont) Safety precautions and warnings are provided in the Safety precautions and warnings are provided in the

manuals. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily manuals. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or other persons.injury or death could occur to you or other persons.

MKT cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that MKT cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. The warnings in the might involve a potential hazard. The warnings in the manuals and on the equipment are therefore not all manuals and on the equipment are therefore not all inclusive. I a tool, procedure, work method or operating inclusive. I a tool, procedure, work method or operating technique not specifically recommended by MKT is used, technique not specifically recommended by MKT is used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others. You should also ensure that the equipment will others. You should also ensure that the equipment will not be damaged or made unsafe by the operation, not be damaged or made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair procedures you lubrication, maintenance or repair procedures you choose.choose.

General Safety (cont)General Safety (cont)

The information, specifications, and The information, specifications, and illustrations in the manual are based on illustrations in the manual are based on information available at the time it was information available at the time it was written. The specifications, torques, written. The specifications, torques, pressures, measurements, adjustments, pressures, measurements, adjustments, illustrations and other items can change at illustrations and other items can change at any time. These can affect the service given any time. These can affect the service given to the product. Obtain the complete and most to the product. Obtain the complete and most current information before starting any job. current information before starting any job. MKT and MKT Distributors have the most MKT and MKT Distributors have the most current information available.current information available.

General Safety (cont)General Safety (cont) General Hazard InformationGeneral Hazard Information Use Caution when removing filler caps, grease fittings, Use Caution when removing filler caps, grease fittings,

pressure taps, breathers or drain plugs. Hold a rag over the pressure taps, breathers or drain plugs. Hold a rag over the cap or plug to prevent being sprayed or splashed by liquids cap or plug to prevent being sprayed or splashed by liquids under pressure.under pressure.

Wear a hard hat, protective glasses, hearing protection and Wear a hard hat, protective glasses, hearing protection and other protective equipment as required by job conditions.other protective equipment as required by job conditions.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can catch on Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can catch on controls or other parts of the equipment.controls or other parts of the equipment.

Make certain all protective guards and covers are secured in Make certain all protective guards and covers are secured in place.place.

Use all cleaning solutions with care.Use all cleaning solutions with care. Never put maintenance fluids into glass containers since Never put maintenance fluids into glass containers since

glass containers can break.glass containers can break. Report all needed repairs.Report all needed repairs.

General Safety (cont)General Safety (cont) Unless Instructed Differently, Perform All Unless Instructed Differently, Perform All

Maintenance As FollowsMaintenance As Follows Stop the hammer or drill. Stop the engine.Stop the hammer or drill. Stop the engine. Disconnect the battery whenever performing any Disconnect the battery whenever performing any

maintenance or before servicing the electrical system. If maintenance or before servicing the electrical system. If the engine has electrical starters, disconnect and tape the the engine has electrical starters, disconnect and tape the battery ground leads to prevent accidental starting.battery ground leads to prevent accidental starting.

Do not attempt any repairs or adjustments to the engine, Do not attempt any repairs or adjustments to the engine, hammer or drill while it is running.hammer or drill while it is running.

Do not attempt any repairs you do not understand. Use Do not attempt any repairs you do not understand. Use proper tools; replace or repair broken or damaged proper tools; replace or repair broken or damaged equipment.equipment.

Block or restrain the equipment, if applicable, before Block or restrain the equipment, if applicable, before operating or performing maintenance.operating or performing maintenance.

Do not adjust, or set, hydraulic pressure higher or lower Do not adjust, or set, hydraulic pressure higher or lower than those specified in the manual.than those specified in the manual.


Pressurized Air and WaterPressurized Air and Water Pressurized air can cause personal injury. When Pressurized air can cause personal injury. When

using pressurized air for cleaning, wear a using pressurized air for cleaning, wear a protective face shield, protective clothing and protective face shield, protective clothing and protective shoes.protective shoes.

The maximum air pressure must be below 30psi The maximum air pressure must be below 30psi (205kPa) and maximum water pressure must be (205kPa) and maximum water pressure must be below 40psi (275kPa) for cleaning purposes.below 40psi (275kPa) for cleaning purposes.


Fluid PenetrationFluid Penetration Wear eye protection at all times when cleaning the Wear eye protection at all times when cleaning the

cooling system. Pressurized water could cause cooling system. Pressurized water could cause debris and/or hot water to be blown and result in debris and/or hot water to be blown and result in personal injury.personal injury.

Always use a board or cardboard when checking for Always use a board or cardboard when checking for a leak. Escaping fluid under pressure, even a pin-a leak. Escaping fluid under pressure, even a pin-hole sized leak, can penetrate body tissue, causing hole sized leak, can penetrate body tissue, causing serious injury or possible death.serious injury or possible death.

If fluid is injected into your skin, it must be treated If fluid is injected into your skin, it must be treated by a doctor familiar with this type of injury by a doctor familiar with this type of injury immediately.immediately.


Hoses, Lines and TubesHoses, Lines and Tubes Do not pull on, or attempt to move equipment with hydraulic Do not pull on, or attempt to move equipment with hydraulic

hoses. Move power unit closer to work if hoses do not reach.hoses. Move power unit closer to work if hoses do not reach. Do not operate this equipment with hydraulic hoses that are Do not operate this equipment with hydraulic hoses that are

damaged or kinked. Replace damaged hoses immediately.damaged or kinked. Replace damaged hoses immediately. Do not lift, or support, hydraulic hoses with wire rope slings.Do not lift, or support, hydraulic hoses with wire rope slings. Do not pull kinks in the hoses. Kinks will reduce the hose Do not pull kinks in the hoses. Kinks will reduce the hose

safety factor by 50 percent.safety factor by 50 percent. Do not bend or strike high pressure lines. Do not install bent or Do not bend or strike high pressure lines. Do not install bent or

damaged lines, tubes or hoses.damaged lines, tubes or hoses. Repair any loose or damaged fuel and oil lines, tubes and Repair any loose or damaged fuel and oil lines, tubes and

hoses. Leaks can cause fires.hoses. Leaks can cause fires.

General Safety (cont)General Safety (cont) Inspect all lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not use your Inspect all lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not use your

hands to check for leaks. Tighten all connections to the hands to check for leaks. Tighten all connections to the recommended torque. recommended torque.

Check for the following:Check for the following: End fittings damaged, leaking or displaced.End fittings damaged, leaking or displaced. Outer covering chafed or cut and wire reinforcing exposed.Outer covering chafed or cut and wire reinforcing exposed. Outer covering ballooning locally.Outer covering ballooning locally. Evidence of kinking or crushing of the flexible part of the Evidence of kinking or crushing of the flexible part of the

hose.hose.

Make sure that all clamps, guards and heat shields are Make sure that all clamps, guards and heat shields are installed correctly to prevent vibration, rubbing against installed correctly to prevent vibration, rubbing against other parts, and excessive heat during operation.other parts, and excessive heat during operation.


OilsOils Hot oil and components can cause personal injury. Do not Hot oil and components can cause personal injury. Do not

allow hot oil or components to contact the skin.allow hot oil or components to contact the skin.

Fire or Explosion PreventionFire or Explosion Prevention Keep all exhaust manifold and turbocharger shields in place Keep all exhaust manifold and turbocharger shields in place

to protect hot exhaust from oil spray in the event of a hose, to protect hot exhaust from oil spray in the event of a hose, tube or seal failure.tube or seal failure.

All fuels, most lubricants, hydraulic oil and some coolant All fuels, most lubricants, hydraulic oil and some coolant mixtures are flammable.mixtures are flammable.

Diesel fuel is flammable. Gasoline is flammable. The Diesel fuel is flammable. Gasoline is flammable. The mixture of diesel and gasoline fumes is extremely mixture of diesel and gasoline fumes is extremely explosive.explosive.

General Safety (cont)General Safety (cont) Clean and tighten all electrical connections. Check Clean and tighten all electrical connections. Check

regularly for loose or frayed electrical wires. Refer to regularly for loose or frayed electrical wires. Refer to maintenance schedules for interval. Have all loose or maintenance schedules for interval. Have all loose or frayed electrical wires tightened, repaired or frayed electrical wires tightened, repaired or replaced before operating the equipment.replaced before operating the equipment.

Wiring must be kept in good condition, properly Wiring must be kept in good condition, properly routed and firmly attached. Routinely inspect wiring routed and firmly attached. Routinely inspect wiring for wear or deterioration. Loose, unattached, or for wear or deterioration. Loose, unattached, or unnecessary wiring must be eliminated. All wires and unnecessary wiring must be eliminated. All wires and cables must be of the recommended gauge and cables must be of the recommended gauge and fused if necessary. Do not use smaller gauge wire or fused if necessary. Do not use smaller gauge wire or bypass fuses. Tight connections, recommended bypass fuses. Tight connections, recommended wiring and cables properly cared for will help prevent wiring and cables properly cared for will help prevent arcing or sparking which could cause fire.arcing or sparking which could cause fire.


Fire ExtinguisherFire Extinguisher Have a fire extinguisher available and know how to use it. Have a fire extinguisher available and know how to use it.

Inspect and have it serviced as recommended on its Inspect and have it serviced as recommended on its instruction plate.instruction plate.

Crushing or Cutting PreventionCrushing or Cutting Prevention Support equipment and attachments properly when working Support equipment and attachments properly when working

beneath them.beneath them. Never attempt adjustments while the engine is running Never attempt adjustments while the engine is running

unless otherwise specified in the manual.unless otherwise specified in the manual. Stay clear of all moving and rotating parts. Guards should be Stay clear of all moving and rotating parts. Guards should be

in place whenever maintenance is not being performed.in place whenever maintenance is not being performed. Keep objects away from moving fan blades. They will throw Keep objects away from moving fan blades. They will throw

or cut any object or tool that falls or is pushed into them.or cut any object or tool that falls or is pushed into them.

General Safety (cont)General Safety (cont) Wear protective glasses when striking objects to avoid Wear protective glasses when striking objects to avoid

injury to your eyes.injury to your eyes. Chips or other debris can fly off objects when struck. Make Chips or other debris can fly off objects when struck. Make

sure no one can be injured by flying debris before striking sure no one can be injured by flying debris before striking any object.any object.

Mounting and DismountingMounting and Dismounting Do not climb on, or jump off the equipment or stand on Do not climb on, or jump off the equipment or stand on

components which cannot support your weight. Use and components which cannot support your weight. Use and adequate ladder. Always use steps and handholds when adequate ladder. Always use steps and handholds when mounting and dismounting.mounting and dismounting.

Clean steps, handholds and areas of the equipment you will Clean steps, handholds and areas of the equipment you will be working on or around.be working on or around.


Before Starting Hammer or DrillBefore Starting Hammer or Drill Make sure that all lifting equipment, including cranes, wire Make sure that all lifting equipment, including cranes, wire

rope, slings, hooks, shackles, etc…, are properly sized for rope, slings, hooks, shackles, etc…, are properly sized for the worst case loads anticipated during operations. Check the worst case loads anticipated during operations. Check wire rope clips for tightness, and check wire ropes for wear wire rope clips for tightness, and check wire ropes for wear daily.daily.

If there are any questions about the weights, specifications If there are any questions about the weights, specifications or performance of the hammer or drill, contact MKT before or performance of the hammer or drill, contact MKT before handling or operating the equipment.handling or operating the equipment.

Do not attempt to connect the quick-disconnect couplers Do not attempt to connect the quick-disconnect couplers when the power unit is running.when the power unit is running.

Make sure that ground vibrations will not damage adjacent Make sure that ground vibrations will not damage adjacent structures or excavations.structures or excavations.


Starting HammerStarting Hammer Make sure no one is working on or close to the hammer Make sure no one is working on or close to the hammer

before starting. Always make an inspection of the hammer before starting. Always make an inspection of the hammer before and after starting at the beginning of operations.before and after starting at the beginning of operations.

Hammer or Drill OperationHammer or Drill Operation Only well trained and experienced personnel should Only well trained and experienced personnel should

attempt to operate or maintain this equipment.attempt to operate or maintain this equipment. Do not stand any closer to this equipment than necessary Do not stand any closer to this equipment than necessary

when it is in operation. Parts may loosen and fall. Piling may when it is in operation. Parts may loosen and fall. Piling may shatter or break.shatter or break.

Do not operate this equipment with hydraulic hoses that Do not operate this equipment with hydraulic hoses that are damaged or kinked.are damaged or kinked.

General Safety (cont)General Safety (cont) Do not lift, or support, hydraulic hoses with wire rope slings.Do not lift, or support, hydraulic hoses with wire rope slings.

Do not pull on, or attempt to move equipment with Do not pull on, or attempt to move equipment with hydraulic hoses.hydraulic hoses.

Do not operate the hammer, crane boom,, piles, leads, wire Do not operate the hammer, crane boom,, piles, leads, wire rope, and other equipment within 15’ (5m) of electrical rope, and other equipment within 15’ (5m) of electrical power lines, transformers and other electrical equipment, or power lines, transformers and other electrical equipment, or within such distance as required by applicable safety codes.within such distance as required by applicable safety codes.

Do not side-load crane boom or hammer. Dangerous crane Do not side-load crane boom or hammer. Dangerous crane boom or hammer damage may result. Always be sure that boom or hammer damage may result. Always be sure that the crane line is aligned with the centerline of the pile.the crane line is aligned with the centerline of the pile.

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