Hydraulic Breaker

Vulcan V20GS
Operation
&
Maintenance Manual

CONTENTS
1. Specifications
1.1
1.2
1.3

General specifications for V20GS

Tool specifications for V20G
Structure

2. Operation
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11

Product numbers
Tool Selection
Breaking Principles
Correct working methods
Operating temperature
Other important points
Storage
Mounting and Dismounting the Hammer
Operating Pressure Settings
Hose and Pipe Specification
Hydraulic Circuit

3. Lubrication
3.1
3.2

Manual Lubrication
Hydraulic Oil

4. Maintenance
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8

Delivery Precautions
Inspection of the nitrogen gas charging in the back head
Inspection of nitrogen gas in the accumulator
Side Rod Inspection and Replacement
Adjusting Control Methods
Regulating oil flow rate of valve adjuster
Wearing parts
Wear limit of tool and tool bushing

CONTENTS
5. Disassembling and Assembling
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

Disassembling
Assembling
Torques
Workshop tool list

6. Troubleshooting Guide
6.1
6.2
6.3

Oil leakage
Irregular blows after normal beginning
No Impact

7. Generals and Safety Information

7.1
7.2

General
Safety

8. Parts List
8.1
8.2
8.3

Housing
Hammer Assembly (Standard)
Hammer Assembly (Auto-Grease)

9. Auto Grease Pump

9.1

Specifications
9.1.1 Models
9.1.2 Diagrams
9.1.3 General Specifications
9.2 Operation
9.2.1 Grease Filling Procedure Option 1
9.2.2 Grease Filling Procedure Option 2
9.2.3 Reinstallation and Operation of Grease Pump
9.3 Features
9.3.1 Benefits
9.3.2 Comparison to Manual Greasing
9.4 Installation
9.4.1 Model: HL11CU
9.4.2 Model: HL11CD

1. Specifications
1.1

General Specifications for V20GS

Item

Specifications

Working weight
Impact rate
Operating pressure
Relief pressure
Oil flow
Back pressure
Tool diameter
Oil temperature
Hydraulic oil viscosity
Pressure line size
Return line size
Air (Under water)
Accumulator pressure
Backhead pressure
Carrier weight

1675 kg (3692 lbs)

350 ~ 600 BPM
160 ~ 180 bar (2320 ~ 2610 psi)
200 ~ 210 bar (2900 ~ 3045 psi)
120 ~ 150 l/min (24 ~ 40 gpm)
10 bar (145 psi)
135 mm (5.31 in)
-20 ~ +80 C (-4 ~ +176 F)
1000 ~ 15 cSt (131 ~ 2.35 E)
25 mm (1 in)
25 mm (1 in)
PF
60 bar (870 psi)
6 bar (87 psi)
18 ~ 26 tons

1.1

Tool specifications for V20G

Name

Length
mm (in)

Weight
kg (lbs)

Diameter
mm (in)

Cone tool
(A)

1200 (47.24)

116 (255.2)

135 (5.31)

Chisel tool
(B)

1200 (47.24)

116 (255.2)

135 (5.31)

Blunt tool
(C)

1200 (47.24)

118 (259.6)

135 (5.31)

Moil tool
(D)

1200 (47.24)

115 (253.5)

135 (5.31)

Notes

1.2

Structure

1) SIDE ROD
The front head, cylinder and the back head of the breaker body are secured with four side rods.
2) BACK HEAD
The gas charging valve is built in and charged with N2 gas to improve the hammering power.
3) CONTROL VALVE
The control valve is bolted onto the cylinder and it controls the pistons hammering action.
4) CYLINDER
The cylinder is the heart of the breaker body.
5) PISTON
The kinetic energy of the piston is converted into hammering energy when the piston hits the tool; this
consequently breaks the material.
6) FRONT HEAD
The front head supports the entire breaker with the thrust ring and the built in upper bushing protects the
carrier from the shock transmitted by the tool.
7) TOOL
The cone, chisel, blunt and moil tools are used for breaking different types of material.

2. Operation
2.1

Product numbers

The serial number is stamped on the back head.

It is important make correct reference to the serial number of the attachment when making repairs or
ordering spare parts. Identification of the serial number is the only proper means of identifying parts for
each specific unit.

2.2

Tool Selection

2.3

Vulcan Attachments offers a wider selection of

standard and special tools to suit your every need.
The correct tool should be selected for each
application to ensure you are getting the best
possible results and the longest working life of your
tool.

Breaking Principles

There are two general ways of breaking with a gastype breaker.

1) Penetrative (or cutting) breaking
In this form of breaking the cone point or chisel
tool is forced inside of the material. This
method is most effective in soft, layered, low
abrasive, or plastic material.

1) Blunt
For igneous (e.g. granite) and tough
metamorphic rock (e.g. gneiss) into which
the tool does not penetrate.
Concrete.
Boulders.

2) Impact breaking
In impact breaking, the material is broken by
transferring very strong mechanical stress
from the tool into the material.
The best possible energy transfer between the
tool and the object is achieved with a blunt
tool.
Impact breaking is most effective in hard,
brittle and very abrasive materials

2) Chisel, cone, and moil

For sedimentary (e.g. sandstone) and weak
metamorphic rock into which the tool can
penetrate.
Concrete.
Trenching and benching.

2.4

Correct working methods

4) Use the excavator boom to press the breaker
tool firmly against the object.
a. Do not use the breaker tool as a pry bar to
pry the breaker with the boom.
b. Do not press down too much or too little with
the boom.
5) Start the breaker.
6) Do not let the tool move outwards from the
breaker when it penetrates.

1) Prepare the carrier as you would for normal

excavation work.
a. Move the carrier to work location.
b. Engage the parking brake.
c. Put the carrier in neutral gear.
d. Disengage the boom lock (if fitted).
2) Set the engine speed to the recommended
engine RPM.
3) Place the tool against the object at a 90 angle.
a. Avoid small irregularities on the object which
will break easily and cause either idle
strokes or incorrect working angles.
b. Incorrect working methods may cause failure
in the operation of the breaker or the
housing.

* Feed the breaker at all times with the

excavator boom.
7) Keep the tool at 90 at all times.
a. If the object moves or its surface breaks,
correct the angle immediately.
b. Keep the feed force and tool aligned.

8) Stop the breaker quickly.

a. Do not allow the breaker to fall off the object
or make idle strokes when the object breaks.
Constant idle strokes have a deteriorating
effect on the breaker.
b. If the breaker falls off the object ,side
pressure could occur, and side plates will be
worn down more quickly
9) Chisel, cone, and moil
If the object does not break after fifteen
seconds, stop the beaker and change the
position of the tool. Leaving the tool in the
same position for more that fifteen seconds will
only make an indentation, which will fill with
dust and dampen the impact effect. This will
cause the tool to overheat.
10)When breaking concrete, hard ground, frozen
ground, or any similar material, never strike and pry
with the tool at the same time. This could break the
tool.

2.5

Operating Temperature

The operating temperature is -20C~80C. If the

temperature is lower than -20C (-4F), the
breaker and tool must be preheated before
starting to operate, in order to avoid breakage of
the accumulator membrane and the tool.
During operation they will remain warm.

2.6

Important Operation Points

a. Listen to the breakers sound while you are

working.
If the sound becomes thinner and the impact is
less efficient, the tool is misaligned with the
material and/or there is not enough pressing
force on the tool.
Realign the tool and press the tool firmly against
the material.
b. The breaker, as a standard assembly must not be
used underwater.
If water fills the space where the piston strikes the
tool, a strong pressure wave is generated and the
breaker could be damaged.

2.7

Storage
Long term storage
Observe the following points when the hammer is stored for a long period of time. This will protect the
vital parts of the attachment from rusting, and keeps the breaker ready for use whenever it is needed.
1.
2.
3.
4.

The storage area must be dry.

The tool must be removed from the hammer.
The lower end of the piston, tool and the tool bushing must be well protected with grease.
Connections must be sealed with clean plugs to prevent oil leakage and dirt from getting into the
couplings.
5. The breaker must be stored in the vertical position.
6. Ensure that the breaker cannot fall over.

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2.8

Mounting and Dismounting the Hammer

Removal from the carrier
1. Position the hammer horizontally on the floor and remove the tool.
2. Stop the carrier engine. Operate boom and hammer controls to release the trapped pressure inside
of the hoses. Wait ten minutes for the oil pressure to drop.
3. Close the hammer inlet and outlet lines. If quick couplers are used, disconnection automatically
closes the hammer lines.
4. Disconnect the hoses and plug them as well as the hammer inlet and outlet ports.
5. Remove the bucket pins and other parts.
6. The carrier can now be moved aside.

Installation
1. Install the hammer in the same manner as mounting a bucket, install bucket pins.
2. Connect the hoses. Hammer inlet port is marked on the back head with IN and the outlet port is
marked with OUT.
3. Open the hammer inlet and outlet lines.

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2.9

Operating Pressure Settings

Model
V20G

Operating Pressure
160 ~ 180 bar

Model
V20G

1) Operating Pressure

Relief Pressure
200 ~ 210 bar

2) Relief Valve

a. Stop the carrier engine.

b. Assemble the high pressure gauge to the
high pressure test port. Start the engine.
c. Set the tool of the breaker on something
stable (e.g. a thick steel plate).
d. Adjust the operating engine revolution and
start to operate the breaker.
e. Read the average pressure from the high
pressure gauge.
f. Operating pressure is pre-adjusted at the
factory and there should be no reason to
adjust it.
g. Stop the carrier and remove the gauge.
h. Tighten the plug of the pressure measuring
point.

a. The relief valve is a safety device which is used to

protect the breaker when the pressure rises in the
hydraulic circuit.
b. The operating pressure of the breaker determines
the setting of the relief valve in the pressure line.
c. The relief valve setting should be adjusted to the
specifications of each Vulcan model

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2.10 Hose and Pipe Specification

Model
V20G

Hose Assembly
IN
OUT
PF 1
PF 1

Piping Line Size

IN
OUT
PF 1
PF 1

2.11 Hydraulic Circuit

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Notes

3. Lubrication
3.1

Manual Lubrication
* Grease interval
1. The tool shank and tool bushing must be well lubricated before installing the tool.
2. Apply 40 50 strokes from the grease gun to the tool bushing and the tool at regular intervals.
3. Adapt the interval and amount of grease to minimize tool wear and keep it in good working condition.
Greasing should be done every hour.

Insufficient greasing or improper grease could cause:

- Abnormal wear of the tool bushing and the tool.
- Tool breakage.

Technical data:
- NLGI grade 2.
- Synthetic oil base with aluminum complex soap.
- Approximately 15% graphite copper solids to reduce metal to metal contact damage.
- Dropping point 260C (500F).
- Viscosity 15 cSt.
- Temperature range -30 ~ 230C (-20F ~ 450F).

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3.2

Hydraulic Oil
2) When the too oil is thin, the following
problems may occur.
a. Efficiency losses (internal leaks).
b. Damage to gaskets and seal leaks.
c. Accelerated wearing of parts, caused
by decreased lubrication efficiency.
3) Special oils
In some cases special oils (e.g. biological
oils and non-inflammable oil) can be used.
Please observe following aspects when
considering the use of special oil:
The viscosity range in the special oil must
be within the range of 15 ~ 1000cSt
(2.35~131E).

When the breaker is used continuously, the

temperature of the hydraulic oil normalizes at
a certain level, depending on the conditions
and the carrier. At this temperature, the
viscosity of the hydraulic oil should be 20 ~ 30
cSt (2.90~5.35E).
The Vulcan hydraulic breaker must not be
started if the viscosity of the hydraulic oil is
above 1000 cSt (131E) or operated when the
viscosity of the hydraulic oil is below 15 cSt
(5.35E).
1) When the oil is too thick, the following
problems may occur.
Difficulty starting.
Stiff operation.
Irregularly and slow striking.
Danger of cavitations in the pumps and
hydraulic breaker.
Sticky valves.
Filter bypass, impurities in the oil not
removed.

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4) Cleanliness of the hydraulic oil

The hydraulic oil filter of the carrier will
clean the oil flowing through the
breaker.
The purpose of the oil filter is to
remove impurities from the hydraulic
oil since they accelerate component
wear, cause blockages and even
seizure.
Impurities also cause the oil to
overheat and deteriorate.
Air and water are impurities in oil.
5) Oil filter
When working with the hydraulic
breaker, the carrier oil filter must fulfill
the following specifications:
a. The oil filter must be rated at 25
microns maximum.
b. The oil filter must be a standard
return line filter rated to maximum
working pressure.
c. The oil filter must have a volume
flow capacity of at least twice the
breakers maximum flow.
d. The cooler must withstand a
dynamic pressure of 290 psi (20
bar).
6) If the carriers oil cooler is too small, the
original cooler must be replaced with a
larger one or an auxiliary cooler must be
installed. The auxiliary hydraulic cooler
can be installed:
a. In front of the radiator, in which case
an additional fan is not required, i.e.
maximum rise of cooling air is 5C
(40F).
b. Any other suitable place, using a fan
either hydraulically of electrically
driven

7) Damage caused by hydraulic oil

contamination in the carrier and breaker
circuits causes:
a. The working life of the pumps to be
significantly shortened.
- Premature wear of the parts.
- Cavitation.
b. Valves to not function properly.
- Spools bind premature wear of the
parts.
- Blocking of small holes.
c. Wear of the cylinders.
d. Reduced breaker efficiency.
- Premature wear of moving parts and
seals.
- Danger of the piston seizing and
the oil overheating.
e. Shortened working life and reduced
efficiency of hydraulic oil.
- Oil overheats and the oil quality
deteriorates.
- Electro-chemical changes in the
hydraulic oil.

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4. Maintenance
4.1

8) If the gas pressure is low, perform steps 1)

through 6) again, until the gas pressure has
increased to the specified pressure.
9) If the gas pressure is excessive, slowly turn
the adjustment valve of the charging block
counter-clockwise, while pressing down on
the plunger. This relieves the pressure from
the back head. When the correct amount of
gas pressure is shown, release the plunger
and close the adjustment valve by turning it
clockwise. When the gas pressure is
higher than the recommended setting
the breaker will not operate.
10) Ensure that the gas pressure is at the
specified pressure and install the plug with
the o-ring on the back head

Delivery Precautions
When a Vulcan hydraulic breaker is shipped
from the factory, the back head is not charged
with Nitrogen gas.
If the back head were charged with Nitrogen
gas, the front head of the piston is left protruding
from the cylinder.

4.2

Inspection of the nitrogen gas

charging in the back head

WARNING!
1) Remove the gas plug on the back head.
Make sure you keep the o-ring in the plug.
2) Connect the charging block to the gas
charging valve on the back head.
3) Connect the N2 cylinder to the charging
block hose.
4) Ensure that the adjustment valve on the
charging block is closed.
5) Charge the pressure of the back head to
specifications by turning the handle on the
N2 cylinder counter-clockwise to open.
Increase the pressure shown on the
charging block by opening and closing the
N2 cylinder, close the cylinder when the
desired pressure is shown. Check the
charged pressure in the back head by
pressing the push rod on the charging
block.
6) Wait 2 minutes for pressure to stabilize
after closing the N2 cylinder.
7) Recheck the charged pressure in the back
head by pressing the push rod on the
charging block.
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4.3

Inspection of nitrogen gas in the accumulator

f. Turn the handle of the N2 cylinder
clockwise to close.
g. Loosen Screw 1 on the charging block to
discharge the remaining N2 in the hose.
h. Remove the gas hose from the charging
block and N2 cylinder.
i. After removing the gas hose, adjust the
pressure, refer to 1) Inspecting the
charging pressure.
j. After charging the accumulator with N2,
check for gas leakage from the valve.
Then plug the hole of the accumulator
body.

WARNING!
Never use anything but Nitrogen gas to charge
the accumulator.
1) Inspecting the charging pressure.
a. Install the adapter and the pressure
gauge on the charging block.
b. Turn the handle of the charging block
counter-clockwise.
c. Remove the plug on the accumulator and
install the charging block.
d. Turn the needle valve (2)
counter-clockwise slowly, and observe
the charging pressure on the pressure
gauge.
e. Ensure the charging pressure is correct
and tighten the needle valve (2)
completely.
f. Loosen Screw 1 to discharge the N2 gas
from the charging block.
g. Remove the charging block and tighten
the plug and the cap. Ensure that the
o-rings are installed in the plug and cap.
2) Charging the accumulator with N2 gas.
a. After performing the inspection of the
charging pressure, remove the cap of the
charging block.
b. Connect the gas hose to the charging
block and the N2 cylinder.
c. Turn the handle of the charging block
clockwise.
d. Slowly turn the handle of the N2 cylinder
counter-clockwise to charge the
accumulator with Nitrogen gas.
e. Tighten the needle valve (2) completely.
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4.4

Side Rod Inspection and Replacement

CAUTION!
Release the back head pressure completely before loosening the side rods. Not releasing the pressure in
the back head before removing the side rods can cause damage to the unit and serious bodily harm.
1) Discharge the N2 in the back head completely before loosening the side rods.
2) Remove all of the side rods, and inspect them for any cracks or damage.
3) When installing the side rods, tighten the bolts one turn at a time in a diagonal sequence, not each nut
completely before the next.
4) Use the torque wrench to tighten each nut to their specified torque range.

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4.5

Adjusting Control Methods

An adjuster which regulates the number of blows is standard in Vulcan hydraulic breakers.
For the most effective breaking, change the number of blows depending on the working condition.
By using an adjuster, piston stroke and frequency can be controlled, meanwhile keeping the working
pressure and flow rate of the oil fixed.
The adjuster is installed on the right side of the cylinder.
To change the impact frequency, rotate the adjusting screw by first loosening the lock nut from the
adjustment screw.
Rotating the adjustment screw clockwise to the end makes the longest stroke and minimum number of
blows, while rotating the screw counter-clockwise two (2) turns makes the shortest stroke and gives the
maximum number of blows.
After adjustment, tighten the lock nut completely.

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4.6

Regulating oil flow rate of valve adjuster

When the base machine supplies insufficient hydraulic oil to the breaker, this adjusting valve can obtain
the rated working pressure by reducing the number of blows; even though the working pressure is
continuously the same, if the oil flow to the hammer is increased the number of blows would also be
increased.
Vulcan breakers are being sent out with adjusters preset at 3 to 4 turns counter-clockwise as the
standard specification.

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4.7

Wearing parts
1) When damaged or worn, it is highly
recommended to replace the following
wearable parts:
- Tool
- Tool bushing (must be removed at the
service centre)
- Tool pins
- Stopper pin, bushing pin
- Rubber plug, bushing pin plug
- Hydraulic seals
- Side bolts
- Hydraulic hoses

4) Tool pin
- When each tool pin is excessively
deformed, it is difficult to replace the tool.
Therefore, every 100 to 150 hours of
operation, change the face of each pin
which comes in contact with the tool. The
two faces of each pin can be used. If the
tool you use is not a genuine part, we can
not guarantee the breaker unit and parts
performance.
- When replacing each part, check for wear,
breakage, scours, etc., especially after
removing burrs and swelling on tool pins.
- Replace the tool after grinding the worn
parts of the tool pin. Insert a new tool pin
after grinding the scuffed parts of the tool
and tool pins in use.

2) We recommend the user to stock wearable

parts such as tool pins, stoppers, rubber
plugs, bolts and hydraulic hoses.
3) Replace hydraulic seals after every 600
hours of actual operation.

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4.8

Wear limit of tool and tool bushing

When the clearance between the tool and the tool bushing becomes excessive, it is strongly
recommended that these parts are replaced to prevent further wearing of the components.
To use the tool and tool bushing past their wear limit of 6mm, can cause damage to other parts of the
breaker such as the piston or the cylinder.

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5. Disassembling and Assembling

5.1

Disassembling

WARNING!
Do not attempt to disassemble or assemble the hammer before reading this chapter of the manual.

1. Disassembly
1)
2)
3)
4)

Put the hammer on wooden supports of equivalent size.

Release the N2 from the back head. Not releasing this gas makes disassembly very dangerous!
Remove the side rods bolts from the hammer.
Disassemble the back head by using a hoist or chain block.

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5) Disassemble the cylinder with the eye bolt and by using a hoist or chain block in the
direction indicated by the arrow.

6) Disassemble the piston with the eye bolt vertical, in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
7) Loosen and disassemble the side rod from the front head by screwing
out the quadrangle part with the lower nut by using a spanner.

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5.2

Assembling
d) Using a rubber hammer assemble the seal
housing into the cylinder.
e) Assemble the back head.
f) Tighten the side rod nuts to their specified
torque.
g) Assemble the removed gas charging valve
and fill the cushion chamber with hydraulic
oil.
h) Tighten the gas charging valve to its
specified torque.
i) Assemble the hose adapter.

1) Seal assembly
Using a brush apply lubrication oil to the seal
groove in order to put in the seals. A lot of care
should be taken when installing seals.

2) General assembly
a) Assemble the side rods to the front head
with the lower nuts.
b) Assemble the cylinder.
c) Lubricate the piston thoroughly and
carefully assemble the piston and the seal
housing. Ensure that the seals are installed
correctly in the cylinder and the seal
housing.

CAUTION!

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5.3

Torques

Item

N.m

kg.m

ft.lb

2,250

225

1,660

450

45

600

Description

Qty

Side rod nut

330

Accumulator cover bolt

12

60

440

Accumulator bottom bolt

450

45

330

Valve block bolt

250

25

180

Valve block cover bolt

200

20

150

Flange adapter bolt

2,500

250

1,845

Joint nut

800

80

590

Top cover bolt

12

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5.4

Workshop tool list

NO.

Part Name

Specifications

Qty

Large Size

Notes

Tool Box

Single Spanner

19mm

Single Spanner

22mm

Single Spanner

32mm

Hammer Wrench

65mm

Hammer Wrench

75mm

L - Wrench

5mm

L - Wrench

10mm

L - Wrench

14mm

10

L Wrench

17mm

11

L Wrench

19mm

12

Driver (+)

1 pc

13

Driver (-)

1 pc

14

Installation Card

2 set

15

Warranty Claim Report

2 set

16

Hammer Card

1 set

17

Gas Charging Kit

1 set

Option Part

18

Gas Cylinder

3.4 liter

Option Part

19

Seal Kit

1 set

Option Part

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6. Troubleshooting Guide
6.1

Oil leakage

Probable cause

Remedy

a. Oil leakage between the tool and the tool

bushing.

- Replace the damaged seals.

b. Oil leakage on the surface of the breaker.

- Retighten the loose breaker hoses and bolts.

c. Oil leakages on the valve block and bolts.

- This is normal, during assembly lubrication and

antirust oil is applied.

d. Oil leakage between the cylinder and the back - Tighten to specified torque.
head.

6.2

Irregular blows after normal beginning

Probable Cause

Remedy

a. Oil temperature increased due to lack of

hydraulic oil.

- Supplement the hydraulic oil.

b. Pressure in the back head is too high.

- Check the gas pressure.

c. Relief valve is set too low.

- Check the pressure of the relief valve.

d. Not enough down pressure on the tool.

- Apply enough down pressure with the arm or the

boom of the carrier.

e. The clearance between the tool and the tool

bushing is too large.

- Check the clearance between the tool and the

tool bushing.

f. Wear on the top of the tool.

- Disassemble the tool and check.

g. Poor performance of the hydraulic pump and

the back pressure is too high.

- Have the excavator manufacturer check the

hydraulic piping.

h. Foreign material in the side valve.

- Disassemble and clean.

i. Seizure of the piston and cylinder.

- Overhaul and check.

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6.3

No Impact

Probable Cause

Remedy

a. Oil temperature is too low.

- Oil temperature must reach a minimum of

30C.

b. Valve does not operate properly

- Check the breaker operating button in the

cabin.

c. Pressure in the back head and setting

pressure of the relief valve is too low.

- Check the pressure of the nitrogen gas and

the relief valve.

d. Poor performance of the hydraulic pump

- Contact the excavator manufacturer.

e. Gas pressure is too low or too high.

- Check the gas pressure.

f. Not enough down pressure on the tool.

- Apply enough down pressure with the arm or

boom of the excavator.

g. Setting pressure of the relief valve is too low. - Check the pressure of the relief valve.
h. Poor performance of the hydraulic pump.

- Check the relief valve on the excavator.

i. Hydraulic oil operating pressure is too low.

- Check the setting pressure.

j. Malfunction of hydraulic quick couplers.

- Check to ensure that the oil is flowing through

the quick couplers. If it is not repair or replace
malfunctioning couplers.

k. Couplers are not fully engaged.

- Connect couplers securely.

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7. Generals and Safety information

7.1

b. Attempting to dismantle the accumulator

without first releasing the pressure can cause
serious injury.
c. Do not try to dismantle the pressure
accumulator, contact your Vulcan service
center first.
6) Hydraulic pressure
a. Hydraulic fluid at system pressure is very
dangerous.
b. Before disconnecting or connecting the
hydraulic hoses, stop the carrier engine and
operate the controls to release the pressure
trapped in the hoses.
c. Keep all personnel away from the hydraulic
hoses during breaker operation.
- Regulation
Observe all of the laws, work site and local
regulations which affect you and your equipment.
- Practice
Carrying out unfamiliar actions without practice
could cause serious injury to the operator and
any others on site.
Practice away from the job site in a clear area.
Keep other people away.
Do not perform new operations until you are
confident you can carry them out safely.
- Equipment condition
Defective equipment can cause injury to yourself
and others. Do not operate equipment that is
defective or has missing parts.
Make sure that the maintenance procedures in
this manual are completed before operation.
- Equipment limits
Operating the equipment beyond it design limits
can cause damage and be hazardous.
Do not operate the equipment beyond its limits.
Do not try to upgrade the equipments
performance with non-approved modifications.

General
Do not use or install the breaker until you can use
the carrier. Do not rush the learning process. Take
your time and learn how to operate the breaker
safely and efficiently.
If there is anything you do not understand, ask
your Vulcan service center for advice.
The breaker serial number is stamped on a metal
plate which is located on the back head near the
inlet connection.
Correct reference to the serial number of the
breaker is important when ordering spare parts.
Identifying parts for specific breakers is only
possible through the serial number.

7.2

Safety
1) Manuals
a. Read this manual before installing, operating,
or maintaining the breaker. If there is anything
that you do not understand ask your employer
or your local Vulcan dealer.
b. Keep this manual in good condition for future
reference.
2) Clothing
a. Proper clothing is important to prevent injury.
Loose clothing can get caught in the machinery
and cause bodily harm.
3) Work site
a. Inspect the working site before starting work.
b. Check for potholes, weak ground, hidden rocks
etc.
c. Check for utilities like water pipes, power lines,
and gas lines.
4) Metal splinters
a. Injury can be caused by flying splinters when
driving metal pins in and out.
b. Always wear safety glasses.
5) Accumulator
a. The accumulator is pressurized even when
there is no hydraulic pressure in the breaker.

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8. Parts List
8.1

V20GS Housing

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V20GS Housing Parts List

No.

Part No.

301

Part Name

Qty

Hammer Assembly

A2002410

Housing Assembly (Old)

A2002940

Housing Assembly

303

A2002010

Top Plate

304

A2002020

Wearing Plate

305

A2002030

Wearing Plate

306

A2002040

Wearing Plate

307

A2002050

Wearing Plate

308

A2000180

Top Buffer

309

A2000190

Base Buffer

310

A2000210

Rubber (In, Out)

311

A2000220

Rubber Plug

312

B1800110

Rubber Plug

313

B4000130

Rubber Plug

314

B3200040

Rubber Grease

A2002070

Cover Plate 1 (Old)

A2003840

Cover Plate1

A2002080

Cover Plate 2 (Old)

A2003830

Cover Plate2

317

HB1015020

Bolt

10

318

SW100000

Spring Washer

10

HB2430120

Bolt (Old)

12

HB2430130

Bolt

12

PW240000

Plane Washer

32

NN243000

Nut (Old)

12

HN243000

Nut

32

329

B400W270

Rubber Plug

330

HL11CD-400

Grease Pump

331

SB12175100

Bolt

335

A2001180

Plate (Cover 2)

302

315
316

325
326
328

33

Note

No.

Part No.

336

BHSS-G400

337

Part Name

Qty

Hose

B6000130

Rubber Plug

338

A2005110

Block W.A

339

A3000560

Side Buffer

340

SB2430110

Socket Plug

34

Note

8.2

V20GS Hammer Assembly (Standard)

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V20G Hammer Assembly (Standard) Parts List

No.

Part No.

A2006010

Back Head

A2006020

Cylinder

A2006030

Front Head (Old)

A2006820

Front Head

A2006040

Seal Housing

A2006050

Piston

A2006060

Accumulator Cover (Old)

A2006061

Accumulator Cover

A2006071

Accumulator Bottom (Old)

A2006830

Accumulator Bottom

A2006080

Upper Bushing

A2006090

Tool Bushing

10

A2006100

Thrust Ring

11

A2006110

Side Rod

A2006120

Nut Side Rod Lower (Old)

A2006330

Nut Side Rod Lower

13

A2006130

Nut Side Rod Upper

14

A2006140

Washer Side Rod

15

A2006150

Valve Block

A2006160

Valve Cover (Old)

A2006320

Valve Cover

17

A2006170

Spool Guide

18

A2006180

Valve Spool

21

A2006210

Tool Pin

22

A2006220

Bushing Pin

23

A2006230

Upper Bushing Pin

25

A2006250

Connection Bushing

26

A2006260

Plug Bushing

27

A3006270

Air Vent Plug

28

A2006280

Tool Cone

29

A2006290

Tool - Chisel

6
7

12

16

Part Name

36

Qty

Note

Open Type

No.

Part No.

30

A2006300

Tool Blunt

31

A2006310

Adjust Bolt 1

32

A3006320

Adjust Nut 1

33

A3006330

Adjust Bolt 2

34

A3006340

Accumulator Inner Valve Assembly

35

A3006350

Gas Charging Bolt

36

A3006360

Gas Charging Cap

A3006370

Gas Charging Valve (Old)

A3006590

Gas Charging Valve

38

A3006380

Heli Coil

39

A3006390

Heli Coil

40

A3006400

Plug

41

A2006360

Guide Pin

43

A2006430

Flange

A2006440

Rubber Plug (Old)

B1306460

Rubber Plug

45

A2006450

Socket Plug

46

A2006460

Membrane

47

B4006450

Socket Plug

50

B4006520

Hex. Socket Plug

52

B3006560

Grease Nipple

54

B3006570

Snap Ring

58

B3006580

Rubber Plug

HB1016510

Head Bolt (Old)

A2006510

Head Bolt

60

SB1415035

Hex. Socket Bolt

62

SB1615045

Hex. Socket Bolt

63

SB1815045

Hex. Socket Bolt

12

65

SB2025060

Hex. Socket Bolt

70

SB2430070

Hex. Socket Bolt

75

A2006500

Tool Bushing

37

44

59

Part Name

37

Qty

Note

Box Type

No.

Part No.

76

A2006800

Tool Moil

78

B1006440

Snap Ring

101

B1807100

O - Ring

102

A2007010

Gas Seal

103

A2007020

Step Seal

105

A2007040

O - Ring

106

A2007050

Backup Ring

A2007060

Buffer Ring (Old)

A2107250

Buffer Ring

A2007070

U Packing

A2107260

U Packing

A2007080

Wiper (Old)

A2107270

Wiper

110

B2507190

O - Ring

111

A2007090

Backup Ring

112

B1507200

O - Ring

113

A2007110

O - Ring

A2007120

O Ring (Old)

A3007200

O Ring

A2007130

Backup Ring (Old)

A3007130

Backup Ring

116

A2007140

O - Ring

117

B1807310

O - Ring

118

A3007160

Backup Ring

119

A3007170

O - Ring

120

A3007180

Backup Ring

121

A3007190

O - Ring

122

A2007150

O - Ring

125

B4007200

O - Ring

126

B6007360

Backup Ring

107
108
109

114
115

Part Name

Qty

38

Note

Box Type

No.

Part No.

Part Name

Qty

127

B6007330

O Ring

128

A2007240

O - Ring

39

Note

8.3

V20GS Hammer Assembly (Auto-Grease)

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V20GS Hammer Assembly (Auto Grease) Parts List

No.

Part No.

A2006740

Back Head

A2006750

Cylinder

A2006760

Front Head (Old)

A2006810

Front Head

A2006040

Seal Housing

A2006050

Piston

A2006060

Accumulator Cover (Old)

A2006061

Accumulator Cover

A2006071

Accumulator Bottom (Old)

A2006830

Accumulator Bottom

A2006080

Upper Bushing

A2006090

Tool Bushing

10

A2006100

Thrust Ring

11

A2006110

Side Rod

A2006120

Nut Side Rod Lower (Old)

A2006330

Nut Side Rod Lower

13

A2006130

Nut Side Rod Upper

14

A2006140

Washer Side Rod

15

A2006150

Valve Block

16

A2006320

Valve Cover

17

A2006170

Spool Guide

18

A2006180

Valve Spool

21

A2006210

Tool Pin

22

A2006220

Bushing Pin

23

A2006230

Upper Bushing Pin

25

A2006250

Connection Bushing

26

A2006260

Plug Bushing

27

A2006270

Air Vent Plug

28

A2006280

Tool Cone

29

A2006290

Tool - Chisel

30

A2006300

Tool - Blunt

6
7

12

Part Name

41

Qty

Note

Open Type

No.

Part No.

31

A2006310

Adjust Bolt 1

32

A3006320

Adjust Nut

33

A3006330

Adjust Bolt 2

34

A3006340

Accumulator Inner Valve Assembly

35

A3006350

Gas Charging Bolt

36

A3006360

Gas Charging Cap

A3006370

Gas Charging Valve (Old)

A3006590

Gas Charging Valve

38

A3006380

Heli Coil

39

A3006390

Heli Coil

40

A3006400

Plug

41

A2006360

Guide Pin

43

A2006430

Flange

A2006440

Rubber Plug (Old)

B1306460

Rubber Plug

45

A2006450

Socket Plug

46

A2006460

Membrane

47

B4006450

Socket Plug

50

B4006520

Hex. Socket Plug

52

B3006560

Grease Nipple

54

B3006570

Snap Ring

58

B3006580

Rubber Plug

HB1012510

Head Bolt (Old)

A2006510

Head Bolt

60

SB1415035

Hex. Socket Bolt

62

SB1615045

Hex. Socket Bolt

63

SB1815045

Hex. Socket Bolt

12

65

SB2025055

Hex. Socket Bolt

70

SB2430070

Hex. Socket Bolt

75

A2006500

Tool Bushing

76

A2006800

Tool Moil

37

44

59

Part Name

42

Qty

Note

Box Type

No.

Part No.

77

A2006470

Flange (30 Elbow)

B2406530

Socket Plug (Old)

B4006910

Socket Plug

79

A2007230

Grease Nipple

80

BHSSG101

Adapter

101

B1807100

O - Ring

102

A2007010

Gas Seal

103

A2007020

Step Seal

105

A2007040

O - Ring

106

A2007050

Backup Ring

A2007060

Buffer Ring (Old)

A2107250

Buffer Ring

A2007070

U Packing (Old)

A2107260

U Packing

A2007080

Wiper (Old)

A2107270

Wiper

110

B2507190

O Ring

111

A2007090

Backup Ring

112

B1507200

O Ring

113

A2007110

O Ring

A2007120

O Ring (Old)

A3007200

O Ring

A2007130

Backup Ring (Old)

A3007130

Backup Ring

116

A2007140

O Ring

117

B1807310

O Ring

118

A3007160

Backup Ring

119

A3007170

O Ring

120

A3007180

Backup Ring

78

107
108
109

114
115

Part Name

Qty

43

Note

No.

Part No.

Part Name

Qty

121

A3007190

O Ring

122

A2007150

O - Ring

125

B4007200

O Ring

126

B6007360

Backup Ring

127

B6007330

O Ring

128

A2007220

O Ring

130

B1006440

Snap Ring

132

A2007240

O Ring

44

Note

9. Auto Grease Pump

9.1

Specifications
9.1.1
Models
Model: HL11CU-RC400

Cartridge Capacity: 400cc

Mounting direction: Up
(Cartridge Up Type)

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Model: RC400
Cartridge Capacity: 400cc

Model: RC300
Cartridge Capacity: 300cc

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9.1.2

Diagrams
Model: HL11CU RC400 Diagram

47

Model: HL11CU RC300 Diagram

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Adjustment & Grease Refilling Diagram

Grease Filling Port Option 2

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9.1.3

General Specifications
Model: HL11CU RC400
Item

Specifications

Output Pressure

about 10bar

Cylinder Capacity

400 ml

Exterior Size

140mm x 89mm x 361mm

Weight (Without Grease)

6.2 kg

Output Port

PF
0.2cc 1cc /min
12cc 60cc /hr
MO2 Grease
NLGI NO.2 (Normal Condition)
NLGI No.1 (Under 10C)
NLGI No.0 (Under 0C)

Output Quantity

Recommended Grease
Available Temperature Range

-10C ~ 50C

Permissible Main Body Temperature

-20C ~ 90C

Model: HL11CU RC300

Item

Specifications

Output Pressure

about 10bar

Cylinder Capacity

300 ml

Exterior Size

140mm x 89mm x 306mm

Weight (Without Grease)

5.0 kg

Output Port

PF
0.2cc 1cc /min
12cc 60cc /hr
MO2 Grease
NLGI NO.2 (Normal Condition)
NLGI No.1 (Under 10C)
NLGI No.0 (Under 0C)

Output Quantity

Recommended Grease
Available Temperature Range

-10C ~ 50C

Permissible Main Body Temperature

-20C ~ 90C

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9.2

Operation
9.2.1
Grease Filling Procedure Option 1

1. Insert an injection port into the Grease.

2. Pull the Handle and wait for 2 seconds

(Grease has time to move into the pump)

3. Insert the Handle (Grease becomes

compressed in the refilling cartridge)

4. Repeat 2 & 3 until the grease is filled.

Fasten the handle by turning it clockwise.

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9.2.2

Grease Filling Procedure Option 2

Refilling the Auto Grease Pump can be accomplished one of two ways, the first
way was described on page 8. The second method involves using a manual or
automatic (electric or pneumatic) grease gun and filling the unit through the
Grease Filling Port pictured below.

NOTE: When using the second grease filling method it is extremely important to
ensure that you only fill it up to the fill line, over-filling the unit can cause damage
and failure of the Auto Grease Pump as well as possible personal injury.

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9.2.3

Reinstallation and Operation of Grease Pump

After the charged cylinder is installed on the main body of the pump check to ensure that the valve of
the cylinder is open and grease is coming out.
The grease moves out of the pump automatically when the breakers operation vibrates the unit.

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9.3

Features
9.3.1
Benefits
There are many benefits to using the Auto Grease Pump on Vulcan hydraulic breakers, the
following table lists those.

Vulcan Auto Grease Pump

The rechargeable cartridge decreases maintenance costs.
The installation of the Vulcan Auto Grease pump is simple; there is no need
for separate hydraulic lines, and no need for separate connections to preexisting hydraulic lines.
The Vulcan Auto Grease Pump is extremely durable, made of aluminum
alloy it protects the internal parts and keeps the unit safe from impact.
The Auto Grease Pump was specifically designed for the Vulcan Hydraulic
Breaker so it fits perfectly with the unit and provides ideal lubrication for
each unit equipped.
The Auto Grease Pump provides grease to the breaker via a powerful
spring, it does not interfere with the performance of the breaker in any way.
Adjusting the output quantity of the Auto Grease Pump from 0.2cc to 1cc
per minute makes it useful in many different applications, when little or a lot
of lubrication is needed.

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9.3.2

Comparison to Manual Greasing

Manual Filling
- Manual filling is inconvenient
and wastes the operators time
- Deficient filling causing
excessive injections
- Shortened life of the device
due to improper lubrication
- Environmental pollution
caused by grease spills

Automatic Filling
- Automatic filling is convenient
and does not need constant
attention from the operator
- The pump automatically
dispenses the right amount of
grease to keep the device well
lubricated.
- Increased life of the device
because of proper lubrication
- Less environmental pollution
due to less grease spills

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9.4

Installation
9.4.1
Model: HL11CU

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9.4.2

Model: HL11CD

*Vulcan Attachments Inc. is not responsible for errors and omissions to the content of this manual. Specifications are subject to change without notice

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