Rental Quarterly Edition 14

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Fall Protection - Pgs 8-9

• Keep Moving: Maintaining Your Dewatering Pumps Goes A Long Way - Pgs 20-21

QuarterlyEdition 14 | Spring 2015

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FROM THE EDITORRenting equipment for your jobsite or construction project should be easy and hassle-free. You need quick answers from people that understand the business, equipment you can count on when it is delivered to the jobsite, and responsive support once it’s on the job. At Titan Rentals, our staff understands your business and the equipment you depend on to get the job done. Our rental fleet is maintained by factory-trained technicians and undergoes a thorough inspection before being tagged “rental-ready”. Nothing leaves the yard until our experts are sure it’s work-ready. Once the equipment is on the job, Titan’s professional service staff is at-the-ready to provide hassle-free scheduled maintenance and expert service support during the rental period.

Don’t take a chance on rental yards that cut corners on machine maintenance and repairs. Unexpected machine downtime can put a job behind schedule and cost thousands of dollars in lost productivity. The next time you need construction rental equipment trust the equipment experts at Titan Rentals. We deliver more than just work-ready equipment, we deliver peace of mind. Call us the next time you need rental equipment and find out for yourself why more customers every day trust Titan Rentals for their construction equipment rental equipment.

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Recently, an employee was removing rebar caps at a construction site where a new library building was being built. He was working from an elevated basket of an aerial lift, because the rebar was about 35 feet up the side of the building, and the aerial lift provided easy access. The side of the building where he was working was where the building materials were staged, and, as a result, a crane that was hoisting material to the upper floors of the library was continuously lifting loads in the vicinity of the employee.

A 2000-pound load of ¾-inch conduit pipe was rigged to be hoisted to an upper floor. While being lifted, the load became unfastened, and conduit dropped on the arm of the aerial lift. This action slammed the basket of the aerial lift down onto some rebar that was below the basket. When the conduit pipe rolled off the aerial lift, the basket was flung upwards. On its way up, the aerial lift slammed into the concrete section of an upper floor that was about 35 feet from ground level, and the employee was thrown from the aerial lift basket. Luckily, the employee was wearing his fall protection equipment. If it was not for the fall protection that he was wearing, he would have fallen over 35 feet. “I think that more than likely I would be dead if I didn’t have the fall protection.” said the employee. His fall protection equipment saved him.

Employee suspended by his fall protection

Some of the ¾ inch Conduit that had fallen on the

aerial lift

The rebar caps were knocked off and some of the rebar was bent when the

basket of the aerial lift hit it.

The front of the basket of The aerial lift was damaged when it slammed into the concrete of

the upper floor


Safety Practices

Employers

• Ensure loads are properly rigged before making a lift

• Do not make lifts over personnel

• Crane operators need to have a clear sight of where the load is going, and have a signal person providing guidance for the operator.

• Provide fall protection for employees working in aerial lifts

• Follow the load rating and rigging charts

• Ensure riggers are properly trained on rigging before rigging loads.

Employees

• Wear the fall protection equipment that is provided for use in an aerial lift.

• Do not stand or work under loads being lifted with a crane.

• Know and follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions of the equipment that you are using, and do not operate machinery without being trained on the equipment.

• Do not rig loads without the proper training.

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Atlas Copco Construction Equipment | IRONCLAD Marketing Pump Maintenance - Construction

Keep MovingMaintaining Your Dewatering Pumps Goes A Long Way

By Joe Moser, Pump Product Manager, Atlas Copco Construction Equipment

Submersible dewatering pumps have one clear goal – to move water, whether it’s to another location for reuse or to simply remove water from a low-lying area. For the most part they require minimal maintenance.

But before you set and forget your submersible dewatering pumps, there are some preventative maintenance practices you should follow to keep them operating day in and day out so productivity keeps flowing in the right direction. And some of the most important practices start long before your submersible pumps hit the jobsite.

A Pump That Sizes Up

Electric submersible pumps are the most commonly used pumps for dewatering construction sites. They are small and lightweight and when it comes to maintaining the pumps, choosing the right one for the application is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. Using a pump that isn’t sized for the application can lead to issues down the road, like a broken shaft, dislodged seal or thrown impeller, any of which will mean costly downtime.

To avoid this, there are three things to consider: the material you are pumping, how far you

need to pump it and the elevation to which it will be pumped. If it will be

moving materials like sand, gravel or clay, rather than just water, you’ll need a model that is rated for that application and is equipped with

impellers made of a durable material, like cast iron. Other materials, like polyurethane, can handle water, but

abrasive materials can cause them to wear out quickly. Electric submersible pumps rated for these applications can typically move materials as large as 1 inch in diameter with minimal wear to components.

From there you will want to confirm the pump can move water as far as you need it to go. Generally, the further the pump is from the water site, the greater the gallons per minute (gpm) it will need to move the water to or from that location. And if the water has to move

uphill, the pump also will need more head capacity. In other words, how high the pump can raise water. Electric submersible pumps operate with as much as 5,300 gpm and can pump water as high as 275 feet. Outputs can be as wide as 10 inches in diameter for even greater flow capacities.

Get Immersed in the Details

Once you’ve determined the right size, make sure the pump is built with durable materials and has features that will withstand long run times and the harsh conditions of construction applications. The pump’s wear plates and seals play an important role in that since they help protect the internal components.

Choose pumps with double mechanical seals, which provide a consistent, watertight interface. Some manufacturers offer stainless steel seals, which last longer than rubber seals and are more

durable, which makes them great for use on jobsites. Also look for mechanisms that stop the unit if it overheats or the electric current overloads the pump. On most models the pump will automatically restart after it has cooled. This helps protect the motor from damage and extends the life of the pump.

If your pump will be unattended, consider installing a float that automatically shuts the pump off when the water level becomes too low, then restarts it as the level rises. This prevents damage to the seal and premature motor failure.

In addition to pump components that keep damage from occurring, there are others that make maintenance faster and easier


on the jobsite. For example, some pumps offer access to their interiors with the removal of just three bolts rather than several more on other models. Some pumps also don’t require users to remove additional components, like the seal, to access the interior. For even faster maintenance on the jobsite, many manufacturers offer a complete replacement package that includes a seal, shaft and impeller and everything users need to install them. Also consider where you can get parts and how long you might have to wait for them.

Now you’re ready to get things moving. But once you have your pump in place, don’t forget to pay it a visit once in a while.

A Little Goes a Long Way

While every piece of equipment with moving parts needs regular, preventative maintenance, it’s particularly important for equipment used in rugged applications like dewatering construction sites.

Electric submersible pumps have three main wear parts: the impeller, seal and shaft. A drop of preventative maintenance goes a long way with all of them.

Since the seal is one of the most critical parts of a pump, it’s important to check the seal oil as often as once a week in heavy-use applications and refill it as needed. This will ensure the seal remains properly lubricated and watertight.

Inspecting hoses and cables for damage should be on your weekly checklist too, especially if they are exposed to the elements or in areas where traffic could cause damage. Typically a damaged pump hose is easy to spot as you’ll see water flowing from the hose. A damaged cord, on the other hand, might not be as noticeable, and if left unrepaired could be a danger to personnel or short

the motor.

If your pumps will be in use for extended periods, you’ll also want to take them out of service about every four months to thoroughly inspect internal components like the impeller and shaft. Damage to these areas can allow water to leak into the pump and damage components. This also is a good time to change the seal oil as it can become thick and gummy

over time and cause the pump to burn out. Don’t forget to shut down the power supply before performing any maintenance to eliminate the risk of injuries.

Finally, keep a backup pump on hand to keep water flowing if your pump needs maintenance or when you take it out of service.

Go With The Flow

The longevity and performance of your pump all trickles down from the preventative maintenance practices you perform. From the time you purchase a pump to the last day its on site, a clear preventative maintenance plan will keep water moving and productivity flowing in the right direction.

About the Author

Joe Moser is the pump product line manager at Atlas Copco Construction Equipment. He has more than eight years of industry experience.

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