Maintenance - BA's
Maintenance - BA's
Maintenance - BA's
BLADDER PRODUCTS
Series BA
Bladder Accumulators
10 Cu. In. through 40 Gallons
3,000 and 5,000 psi Standard
Bottom and Conventional
Top Repairable
Installation
All accumulators shipped from the factory will be
precharged to a nominal pressure in order to seat the
poppet valve on the hydraulic port. In this case the
precharge will not be listed on the label. However, in
some cases they will be shipped with a nitrogen
charge, the value of which will be marked on the label/
nameplate.
Keep the hydraulic port covered to keep out foreign
material until ready to make the hydraulic connec-
tions.
The accumulator should be mounted within 25 of
vertical with the hydraulic port on the bottom. It should
also be rigidly mounted using appropriate mounting
hardware, which is shown in
the Accumulator Accessories section of this catalog.
The hydraulic circuit, which contains a connection to
the accumulator, should be designed so that it auto-
matically discharges all hydraulic fluid from the
accumulator when the equipment is turned off.
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General
Pre-Charging (I) When finished precharging accumulator, turn T handle all the
way out on gas chuck, then open bleed valve.
Use only an inert gas such as nitrogen for precharging piston
accumulators. Do not use oxygen or shop air. (J) For gas valves as shown in Figure 9, with a wrench, tighten
hex nut at point D to close internal poppet (5-8 ft. lbs.) (5.7-
9.2 cm kg).
If water pumped nitrogen is not available, oil-pumped nitrogen (K) Hold gas valve to keep from turning, loosen swivel nut,
may be used. (C.G.A. Standards: Nitrogen gas bottles for water remove assembly. Check for precharge leak using a common
pumped nitrogen has a right-hand valve thread which requires leak reactant.
charging and gauging assembly 144595XX00 for units up to
(L) Replace gas valve cap (10-15 in. lbs.) (11.5-17 cm kg) and
3000 psi. Oil-pumped nitrogen requires a left-handed valve thread
valve guard. (Gas valve cap serves as a secondary seal.)
(use 144596XX00).
It is recommended to use charging and gauging assembly as FIGURE 1
shown in Figure 1 (Part 144595XX00, right-hand thread; Part PART #144595XX00
144596XX00, left-hand thread), and in Figure 4 Part
FIGURE 2
0871XX0000 for 1-15 gallon & Part 087102XX00 for 10-150 cu. PART #085122XX00
in. accumulator rated for 3,000 psi or less. For accumulators rated
for 5,000 psi, as well as the 25-40 gallon, 3,000 psi accumulators,
use assembly shown in Figure 6 (Part 144912XX00). If other
equipment is used, make sure it is compatible with the gas valve
assembly and nitrogen source. All components must be rated for a
pressure at least as high as the nitrogen source. It is strongly
recommended that the nitrogen bottle used have a high
pressure regulator.
Make sure nitrogen supply is shut off. Attach hose to nitrogen
bottle. If accumulator has a gas valve as shown in Figure 8A or
8B, follow steps A through L and skip steps F and J. If accumula-
tor has a gas valve as shown in Figure 9, follow steps A through L
and skip steps E and I.
Accumulators having gas valve per Figure 8A or 8B CAN BE USED ON 3,000 PSI
BOTTOM REPAIRABLE BLADDER ACCUMULATORS
(A) Remove gas valve guard and gas valve cap.
(B) Back gas chuck T handle all the way out (counterclockwise)
before attaching charging assembly to accumulator gas valve.
(C) Close bleed valve.
(D) Making sure not to loop or twist the hose, attach swivel nut to FIGURE 3
VALVE EXTENSION P.N. 085434 0000 FOR USE ON CONVENTIONAL
gas valve and tighten (10-15 in. lb.) (11.5-17 cm kg). TOP REPAIRABLE UNITS IN CONJUNCTION WITH FIGURES 1 OR 2
NOTE: For top repairable units having valves as shown in Figure
8B, a valve extension as shown in Figure 3 must be attached
to the gas valve after removing valve cap.
(E) Turn gas chuck T handle until the gauge starts showing the FIGURE 4
pressure in the accumulator. Do not turn the T handle all the PART #087100XX00 (1-15 GAL.)
PART #087102XX00 (10-150 CU. IN.)
way down, as it will damage the valve core.
(F) For gas valves as shown in Figure 9, hold gas valve at point
C with one (1) wrench while unscrewing hex nut at point D
with a second wrench. This will open the poppet inside the
gas valve. Note: Three (3) turns will fully open the valve.
(G) Crack open nitrogen bottle or regulator valve and slowly fill
accumulator. Caution: If the precharge is not done slowly, the
bladder may suffer permanent damage. Shut off when gauge
indicates 100 psi above desired precharge. (Note: It is
recommended that precharge pressure be at least 25% of
maximum system pressure.) Damage to bladder may occur if
this ratio is not maintained or exceeded. For shock suppres-
sion applications, precharge is usually set at about 65% of
system pressure. When the accumulator is used to supple-
FIGURE 5
ment pump flow, auxiliary power supply or leakage compensa- PART #087101XX00 (1-15 GAL.)
tion, precharge is usually set at approximately 90% of PART #087103XX00 (10-150 CU. IN.)
minimum system pressure.
CAN BE USED ON BOTTOM AND TOP REPAIRABLE 3,000 PSI ACCUMULATORS
(H) Let the precharge set for 10 to 15 minutes. This will allow the
gas temperature to stabilize. If the desired precharge is
exceeded, close nitrogen bottle valve, then slowly open bleed
valve. Do not reduce precharge by depressing valve core with
a foreign object. High pressure may rupture rubber valve seat.
Part Number Charging and Gauging Assembly for 3000 PSI Bottom Repairable For accumulators rated for 5000 psi, use gaging assembly in Figure
144595 XX00 Charging and Gauging Assembly consists of 10' charging hose with
7 (Part #871372XX00) and follow steps 8 through 14.
(Std) standard right-hand thread nitrogen fittings adapter incorporating 3000 PSI RATED UNITS
(Right Hand) gas valve bleeder valve and gas chuck (less gauge). For left-hand
thread nitrogen bottle fitting specify part number 144596 XX00. (1) Remove gas valve guard and gas valve cap. (For top repairable
unit connect valve extension Part #085434XX00) as shown in
Part Number Charging and Gauging Assembly
Figure 3 and tighten with wrench.
for 3000 PSI Bottom & Top Repairable
087102 XX00 Charging and Gauging Assembly consists of 10' charging hose with (2) Close bleed valve and turn T handle all the way out.
(10-150 cu. in.) standard right-hand thread nitrogen fittings adapter incorporating
087100 XX00 gas valve bleeder valve and gas chuck (less gauge).
(3a) Attach gauging assembly to gas valve or to gas valve extension
(1-15 gal.) and tighten swivel nut (10-15 in. lb.) (11.5-17 cm kg), when using
gauging assembly in Figure 1.
Part Number Gauging Assembly for 3000 PSI Bottom Repairable
085122 XX00 Gauging device consisting of adapter incorporating gas valve (3b) Install gas valve o-ring on the gas valve, and attach gauging
bleeder valve and gas chuck including gauge. assembly to valve stem. Tighten assembly (25-30 in. lb.) (29-35
cm kg) when using gauging assembly in Figure 4.
Part Number Gauging Assembly for 3000 PSI Top Repairable
087103 0XX00 Gauging device consisting of adapter incorporating gas valve (4) Turn T handle all the way down, which will depress core in gas
(10-150 cu. in.) bleeder valve and gas chuck (less gauge). valve and check pressure.
087101 0XX00 (5) To remove gauging assembly, turn T handle all the way out and
(1 - 15 gal.)
then open bleeder valve.
Part Number Valve Extension for 3000 PSI
(6) Hold gas valve from turning, loosen swivel nut and remove
085434 XX00 Contains extension and valve core. assembly.
(7) If necessary, remove valve extension, then install cap on gas
FIGURE 6 valve (10-15 in. lb.) (11.5-17 cm kg) and valve guard.
PART #870810 XX00 FIGURE 7
PART #871372 XX00 25-40 GALLON 3000 PSI AND 5000 PSI RATED UNITS EQUIPPED
WITH MS GAS VALVE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 9.
(8) Remove gas valve guard and gas valve cap.
(9) Close bleed valve.
(10) Attach gauging assembly to gas valve and tighten swivel
nut (10-15 in. lb.) (11.5-17 cm kg).
(11) Referring to Figure 9, hold gas valve at point C with one (1)
25 - 40 GALLON 3000 PSI AND ALL 5000 PSI UNITS wrench while unscrewing hex nut at point D with a second
wrench. This will open the poppet inside the gas valve. Note, four
Part Number Charging and Gauging Assembly for 25-40 Gal. 3000 & 5000 PSI (4) turns will fully open poppet. Check pre-charge pressure.
870810 XX00 Charging and Gauging Assembly consists of 10' charging hose with
standard right-hand thread nitrogen fittings (1.035-14 NGO female) (12) With wrench, tighten hex nut at point D to close internal
adapter incorporating gas valve bleeder valve and gas chuck poppet (10-15 in. lb.) (11.5-17 cm kg).
(less gauge).
(13) Hold gas valve at point C with a wrench and remove
Part Number Gauging Assembly for 5000 PSI swivel nut assembly.
871372 XX00 Gauging device consisting of adapter incorporating gas valve
(14) Replace cap on gas valve (10-15 in. lb.) (11.5-17 cm kg) and
bleeder valve and gas chuck (less gauge).
install gas valve guard.
Removal of Accumulator From
Hydraulic System
Shut equipment down and make certain that hydraulic pressure at the
accumulator is at zero.
Remove gas valve guard and gas valve cap.
3000 PSI RATED UNITS
FIGURE 8A FIGURE 8B FIGURE 9 Accumulators rated for 3000 psi will have a gas valve as shown in
3000 PSI VALVES 5000 PSI VALVES Figure 8A or 8B. For these units, attach gaging assembly (Part
Maintenance #085122XX00) or (Part #087103XX00)for 10 - 150 cubic inch, and
Little maintenance is required for a bladder accumulator. If there is (Part #087101XX00) for 1 - 15 gallon.
external leakage, tighten all connections. If leakage continues, remove Open bleed valve and release all the gas pressure. Detach gauging
accumulator from system and replace faulty components. assembly and, using valve core removing tool (Part #582441XX00),
After original installation, check pre-charge once during first week to remove valve core.
see that no leak has developed. Thereafter, check pre-charge monthly. Remove accumulator from hydraulic system.
Check pre-charge if the system is acting sluggish. If pre-charge is low,
check gas valve for leakage and recharge. 25-40 GALLON 3000 PSI AND 5000 PSI RATED UNITS EQUIPPED
WITH MS GAS VALVE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 9.
If there is no gas in bladder and fluid appears at gas valve, unit must
be removed and bladder replaced. Accumulators rated for 5000 psi will have a gas valve as shown in
Figure 9. For these units, after removing valve cap, hold valve at point
Pre-charge Checking Procedure C with one (1) wrench while unscrewing hex nut at point D with a
Using appropriate valve in the hydraulic system, discharge all oil from second wrench until gas begins to escape through the top of the valve.
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accumulator. Wait until all the gas pressure has been released.
General
For accumulators rated for 3000 psi, either use gaging assembly in (Caution: Keep face away from gas valve as the high pressure nitrogen
Figure 2 (Part #085122XX00) or gaging assembly in Figure 5 (Part is discharging.)
#087101XX00) and follow Steps 1 through 7. Remove accumulator from hydraulic system.
3. Using a spanner wrench, remove outer lock nut on the gas Hydraulic Port Assembly Installation
end adapter. 1. Holding the hydraulic port assembly by the threaded end,
4. Push the gas end adapter complete with the bladder into the insert the poppet end into the shell fluid port. Lay complete
shell. assembly inside shell.
5. Insert hand into accumulator, remove the o-ring back-up, 2. Figure 11. Fold anti-
o-ring and metal back-up. Separate the anti-extrusion ring extrusion ring to enable
from the gas end adapter. insertion into the shell.
6. Fold the anti-extrusion ring and remove from shell. Once the anti-extrusion
See Figure 4. ring has cleared the fluid
7. Remove gas end adapter from shell. port opening, place the
anti-extrusion ring on the
8. Remove bladder from shell.
poppet assembly with the
NOTE: Conventional top repairable accumulators may steel collar facing toward
be repaired by removing the bladder from either the the shell fluid port. FIGURE 11
hydraulic end or the gas end of the accumulator.
3. Pull the threaded end of the
port assembly through the
Clean & Inspect shell fluid port until it seats
solidly into position on the
Cleaning: All metal parts should be cleaned with a cleaning shell fluid port opening.
agent. Seals and soft parts should be wiped clean.
4. Figure 12. With port
Bladder: Inflate bladder to normal size. Wash bladder with a assembly firmly in place,
soap solution. If soap solution bubbles, discard bladder. After install valve core into the
testing, deflate bladder immediately. bladder stem. Slowly
Hydraulic Port: Inspect assembly for damage; check the pressurize the bladder, FIGURE 12
poppet plunger to see that it spins freely and functions properly. using dry nitrogen with
In cases where the accumulator is used with water, check sufficient pressure
assembly for rust and/or defective plating. If rust is detected, (approximately 40-50 psi)
clean with commercial rust remover. If parts are pitted, replace to hold poppet assembly
with new components. If protective plating is damaged, replace in place so both hands are
with new components. free to continue with
assembly.
Seals: Check anti-extrusion ring and soft seals for damage and
wear; replace all worn or damaged seals with original equip- 5. Figure 13. Install metal
ment seals from the Accumulator Division. backup washer over
hydraulic port assembly and
Shell: After shell has been cleaned with a cleansing agent, push into the shell fluid port FIGURE 13
check the inside and outside of shell. Special attention should to bottom it out on anti-
be given to the area where the gas valve and hydraulic assem- extrusion ring.
bly pass through the shell. Any nicks or damages in this area
could destroy the accumulator bladder or damage new seals. If 6. Install o-ring over hydraulic
these areas are pitted, consult factory. port assembly and push it
into the shell fluid port until
it has bottomed out against
Bladder Assembly in Conventional washer.
Top-Repairable Accumulators CAUTION: Do not twist o-
ring.
1. Spray the inside of the accumulator shell with a liberal 7. Install o-ring backup over
amount of clean system hydraulic fluid to lubricate and hydraulic port assembly and FIGURE 14
cushion the bladder. Make sure the entire internal surface of push until it bottoms against
the shell is lubricated. o-ring (1-40 gallon sizes
2. With all air completely exhausted from bladder, collapse and 5K only).
bladder and fold longitudinally in a compact roll. 8. Insert spacer with the smaller diameter of the shoulder
3. Install the gas end adapter on the bladder and secure with facing the accumulator shell.
jam nut. 9. Figure 14. Install the lock-nut on the hydraulic port assem-
4. Insert bladder into accumulator shell. bly and tighten securely. This will squeeze the o-ring into
position. Use appropriate wrench on flats of port assembly
5. Insert gas end adapter.
to insure the unit does not turn.
6. Fold anti-extrusion ring and place inside accumulator. 10. Thread bleeder plug into the hydraulic port assembly.
7. Reaching inside the accumulator, insert the gas end adapter 11. Position accumulator so that fluid (same fluid as used in the
through the anti-extrusion ring and pull into place. The steel system) can be poured into the accumulator (add approx-
surface on anti-extrusion ring should face outward. imately 10% of the accumulator capacity). This fluid will act
8. Holding the gas end adapter in place, fill accumulator with as a cushion when the accumulator is pre-charged with
approximately 50 PSI nitrogen. This will hold the gas end gas.
adapter in place. 12. Pre-charge accumulator to desired pressure. See pre-
charge instructions. Install accumulator on machine.
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Description 4
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26 5 6
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6 11 7 5
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5 14 25
14 7
4 1 26
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1 3 19
19 26
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4 20 28 1
20
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3 30
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2 24 2
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FIGURE A FIGURE B FIGURE C FIGURE D FIGURE E FIGURE F
3000 PSI 3000 PSI 3000 PSI 5000 PSI 5000 PSI 5000 PSI
10 CI -150 CI 1-15 GALLON CONVENTIONAL CONVENTIONAL 2" VALVE STEM
TOP REPAIRABLE TOP REPAIRABLE
Description 4
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7
3
25 6
25
26 5 6
26
6 11 7 5
11
5 14 25
14 7
4 1 26
1 25
1 3 19
19 26
5 25 18 1
26 18
4 20 28 1
20
1 15
3 30
15 2
1 24
2 24 2
2 2
2
FIGURE A FIGURE B FIGURE C FIGURE D FIGURE E FIGURE F
3000 PSI 3000 PSI 3000 PSI 5000 PSI 5000 PSI 5000 PSI
10 CI -150 CI 1-15 GALLON CONVENTIONAL CONVENTIONAL 2" VALVE STEM
TOP REPAIRABLE TOP REPAIRABLE