Page 2 - nOtes
page 2 — MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) nOtes
Page 3 - SILICOSIS WARNING; silicOsis/respiratOry WarninGs
MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) — page 3 Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal andother materials with silica in their composition may giveoff dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is abasic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and...
Page 4 - component drawings; NOTICE
page 4 — MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) table Of cOntents MGX series concrete vibrator Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings ................................ 3 Table Of Contents .................................................... 4 Parts Ordering Procedures .....................
Page 5 - parts OrderinG prOcedures; Ordering parts has never been easier!; choose from three easy options:; order via internet; Order; order via Fax
MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) — page 5 parts OrderinG prOcedures www .multiquip .com Ordering parts has never been easier! choose from three easy options: We aCCepT all MaJor CrediT CardS! When ordering parts, please supply: ❒ dealer account number ❒ dealer name and ad...
Page 6 - safety infOrMatiOn; SaFeTy MeSSageS; danger; perSonal SaFeTy
page 6 — MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) safety infOrMatiOn do noT operate or service the equipment before reading the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the safety messages and ...
Page 7 - general poWer Tool SaFeTy WarningS; WorK area SaFeTy; MoTor and FleXSHaFT SaFeTy
MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) — page 7 safety infOrMatiOn general poWer Tool SaFeTy WarningS Warning Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all wa...
Page 8 - eleCTriCal SaFeTy
page 8 — MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) safety infOrMatiOn do noT expose vibrator motor to rain. do noT use vibrator motor in damp or wet locations without proper electrical circuits. do noT immerse the motor part in concrete. alWayS keep clear of rotating or mo...
Page 9 - power Cord/Cable Safety; poWer Tool uSe and Care
MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) — page 9 power Cord/Cable Safety danger alWayS use a grounded 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-prong grounding plug, and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts the plug on the concrete vibrator motor. do noT reMove THe grounding pin FroM THe...
Page 10 - specificatiOns; Table 1. vibrator Specifications
page 10 — MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) specificatiOns Table 1. vibrator Specifications 120 Volt Models 240 Volt Models Amps 120V (240V) Watts Head in. (mm) Shaft Dia in. (mm) Amplitude in. (mm) Frequency Hz (vpm) Shaft Length ft. (m) Overall Length ft. (m) Motor Weigh...
Page 11 - diMensiOns; Figure 1. MGX Vibrator Dimensions
MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) — page 11 diMensiOns Figure 1. MGX Vibrator Dimensions B C A Table 3. dimensions 120 volt Models 240 volt Models Head (a) in. (mm) Shaft length (B) ft. (m) overall length (C) ft. (m) MGX12325 MGX22325 .905 (23) 8.2 (2.5) 9.5 (2.9) MGX12810...
Page 12 - General infOrMatiOn; WHy viBraTe ConCreTe; Spacing
page 12 — MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) General infOrMatiOn The MGX Vibrator has a double-insulated motor (no ground necessary) with advanced and user-friendly design. The motor is lightweight and durable with an aluminum motor case. The frontend closed-motor design pr...
Page 13 - do noT; Figure 3. Head Selection
MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) — page 13 General infOrMatiOn When determining which head to choose it is important to access the application. Mainly what are the dimensions of the application. Select the vibrator head based on its radiating radius characteristics. Refer...
Page 14 - cOMpOnents; Figure 4. MGX Vibrator Components
page 14 — MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) cOMpOnents Figure 4. MGX Vibrator Components 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. on/oFF Switch — Turns power on when pressed and off when released. 2. power Cord — Connects to the power source. (120V or 220V depending on model). Make sure to chec...
Page 15 - OperatiOn; operaTion; Figure 5. Vibrator Head Insertion; Table 5. extension Cord Types; do noT
MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) — page 15 OperatiOn operaTion 1. Connect the vibrator to the proper power source.2. If an extension cord is necessary, refer to Table 5 for the correct type of extension cord to use. 3. Hold vibrator head above concrete pour when starting ...
Page 16 - Maintenance; drive MoTor inSpeCTion; Figure 6. Carbon Brush Replacement
page 16 — MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) Maintenance drive MoTor inSpeCTion 1. Visually inspect the motor daily before use for defective or missing parts, and have repairs made before use. CarBon BruSH replaCeMenT 1. To gain access to the carbon brushes, remove the body...
Page 17 - Figure 8. Vibrator Head Diameter; Figure 9. Loosening Shaft Coupler; Table 7. vibrator Head Wear diameter; Plastic Coupler
MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) — page 17 3. Fill vibrator head body with SAE 15 or AW MV ISO 46 type oil or equivalent. 4. do noT fill head body beyond capacity. Reference Table 6. viBraTor Head Wear (300 HourS) 1. Periodically measure the outside diameter (Figure 8) of...
Page 18 - Figure 10. Removing Shaft from Motor; Figure 11. Cleaning Wire Core
page 18 — MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) 4. Place a 5/16-inch wrench on the flat side of the motor shaft coupling. 5. Using a pair of pliers, grip the flex shaft core crimp.6. Turn the motor coupling clockwise with the wrench to remove shaft from motor. Figure 10. Remov...
Page 19 - trOubleshOOtinG; Table 8. vibrator Troubleshooting; Shaft Binding
MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) — page 19 trOubleshOOtinG Table 8. vibrator Troubleshooting Symptom possible problem Solution Shaft Binding Shaft kinked? Straighten out shaft. Defective shaft? Replace shaft/head. Leaking Vibrator Head Too much oil in head casing? Fill he...
Page 20 - eXplanatiOn Of cOde in reMarks cOluMn; SaMple parTS liST; reMarKS Column
page 20 — MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) eXplanatiOn Of cOde in reMarks cOluMn The following section explains the different symbols and remarks used in the Parts section of this manual. Use the help numbers found on the back page of the manual if there are any questions...
Page 21 - suGGested spare parts; MgX SerieS viBraTorS; description; CARBON BRUSH 6X8
MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) — page 21 suGGested spare parts MgX SerieS viBraTorS 1 to 3 units Qty. p/n description 3 247458690 CARBON BRUSH 6X8 NOTICE Part numbers on this Suggested Spare Parts list may supersede/replace the part numbers shown in the following parts ...
Page 28 - terMs and cOnditiOns Of sale — parts
page 28 — MgX SerieS • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (03/26/12) terMs and cOnditiOns Of sale — parts payMenT TerMS Terms of payment for parts are net 30 days. FreigHT poliCy All parts orders will be shipped collect or prepaid with the charges added to the invoice. All shipments are F.O.B. poi...
Page 30 - OperatiOn and parts Manual; Your Local Dealer is:; HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP; PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL; United StateS; Canada
OperatiOn and parts Manual Your Local Dealer is: HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING United StateS Multiquip Corporate Office MQ Parts Department 18910 Wilmington Ave. Carson, CA 90746 Contact: [email protected] Tel. (800) 421-1244 Fax (800) 537-3927 80...
