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  • Page 1 UTOMIZER ECYCLER PERATOR ANUAL...
  • Page 2 UTOMIZER ECYCLER PERATOR MANUAL...
  • Page 3 Liability Labrie Environmental Group assumes no liabilty for any incidental, consequential, or other liability that might result from the use of the information contained in this document. All risks and damages, incidental or otherwise, arising from the use or misuse of the information contained herein are entirely the responsability of the user.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ............... iii Introduction ................1 UTOMIZER TM Introducing the A ............................. 1 ECYCLER To Contact Labrie Plus ..................................2 Safety ................... 3 Conventions ....................................... 3 Basic Safety Notions ..................................3 Responsibilities ....................................4 Employer Responsibilities ..............................4 Employee Responsibilities ..............................
  • Page 5 iv Table of Contents Pack Push Button (green) ..............................38 Return Push Button (yellow) ............................... 38 Speed-up Control Switch ..............................39 Multi-Cycle Control Switch ..............................39 Packer Control Station (on Body) ............................. 40 Crusher Panel Levers ..................................41 Swivel Arm-Mounted Levers ..............................41 UTOMIZER TM Operating the A ........

  • Page 6: Automizer Tm Recycler

    The A is a modified version of UTOMIZER ECYCLER the Labrie A . It was modified to be UTOMIZER equipped with a 6-cubic-yard hopper bucket for recycling material collection. Located on the left-hand side of the vehicle, the...

  • Page 7: To Contact Labrie Plus

    E-mail: sales@labriegroup.com For technical support and parts ordering, the serial number of your vehicle is required. Therefore, MPORTANT Labrie Environmental Group recommends to keep record of the information found on the VIN plate which is located in the cab.

  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety Safety is always of prime importance when operating any type of equipment. All operators working with the must be aware of the safety UTOMIZER ECYCLER practices and features detailed in this section. Conventions Danger! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 9: Responsibilities

    4 Safety Danger! Never get in the hopper area when the engine is running. Only authorized personnel may do so following a lockout/tagout procedure (see Locking Out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 27). Responsibilities Safety is everybody’s responsibility. Both employer and employee must play their part to ensure the safety of the operator, the vehicle, and its immediate surroundings.

  • Page 10: Employee Responsibilities

    Safety 5 Employee Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the employee: To enforce all safety measures to meet the requirements established by the employer. To operate the A only after having received instruction and training. UTOMIZER ECYCLER To perform routine daily unit inspections. To make sure that nobody is near the vehicle before activating any of the controls, and to be prepared to stop at any indication of possible danger.

  • Page 11: General Precautions

    In such cases, Labrie Environmental Group must be informed of every and all units that will be MPORTANT operated by more than one worker. Labrie Environmental Group will then determine and supply, at the customer’s expense, the required safety items.
  • Page 12 Safety 7 Do not get into the hopper compartment or try to repair anything behind the packer when it is moving or when the hydraulic pump is still running. Personnel authorized to get into the hopper must first lock out and tag out the vehicle, as required by the employer. For more information, see Locking Out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 27.

  • Page 13: Fire

    Pay careful attention to all safety labels and warnings while working in and around the A UTOMIZER . Keep your labels clean and in good condition at all times. For replacement labels, please ECYCLER call Labrie Plus. Labels may vary from one unit to another. Labels on Body 47260 47262...
  • Page 14 Safety 9 47286 47282 47308 47304 32491 47314 47350 47352...
  • Page 15 10 Safety 47422 47554 47562 47564 32490 79781...
  • Page 16 Safety 11 32492 32493 32494 32495 32497 32496 32499...
  • Page 17 12 Safety 121349 84186 47466 47465 47463 47464...
  • Page 18 Safety 13 47461 84469 47525 32479 84037...
  • Page 19 14 Safety 79848 47358 84467...

  • Page 20: Labels On Tailgate

    Safety 15 Labels on Tailgate 32307 47266 47268 79835 84458...

  • Page 21: Labels On Cab Console

    16 Safety Labels on Cab Console 43862 43878 43874 43880 43876 43888 43934 47451...

  • Page 22: Labels Inside Cab

    Safety 17 Labels inside Cab 43798 43794 47284 47440 47276 43790 84273 43816...
  • Page 23 18 Safety 84020 84114 84404 47467 43854 79822 79855...
  • Page 24 Safety 19 79843 104539 84188 84024 79840...

  • Page 25: Safety Features

    20 Safety Safety Features Back Up Alarm The back up alarm sounds when the truck is in reverse, the tailgate is opening or the hopper bucket is moving. Body Safety Prop Safety props ensure that heavy body parts will not move inadvertently. Setting the Body Safety Prop The body safety prop ensures that an empty body will not lower when you are working underneath it.

  • Page 26: Tailgate Safety Prop

    Safety 21 Release the safety prop using the safety prop handle and position it adequately. Figure 2-2 Safety prop handle Lower the body until it rests on the safety prop. Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking Out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 27). You can now work safely underneath the body.
  • Page 27 22 Safety Figure 2-3 Tailgate safety prop Danger! The safety prop shall be set each time the tailgate is open for inspection and maintenance purposes. Setting the Tailgate Safety Prop To set the tailgate safety prop: Make sure that the body is empty. Remove the tailgate-locking mechanism safety pin.
  • Page 28 Safety 23 Turn on the pump. Danger! Prior to raising the tailgate, make sure that no one is standing behind the vehicle and that the body is empty. With the tailgate control lever in the cab control panel, raise the tailgate about 3 feet (enough to raise the safety prop).

  • Page 29: Camera System

    24 Safety Figure 2-6 Raising the tailgate safety prop Release your grip on the safety prop to set it in its home position. Figure 2-7 Setting the safety prop in its home position With the tailgate control lever on the cab control panel, completely close the tailgate. light indicator should turn off.

  • Page 30: Tailgate Lock Valve

    Safety 25 Refer to the camera manufacturer manual provided with this vehicle for more information. Figure 2-8 Camera inside the hopper Figure 2-9 Camera on the tailgate Tailgate Lock Valve This lock valve ensures that the tailgate will not open during the packing cycle. It is located under the rear section of the body.

  • Page 31: Prior To Start Up

    26 Safety Prior to Start Up Before starting the vehicle: Make sure that no system will engage and/or start to operate as you start the engine. Turn off all electrical components. 1 a. Disengage the hydraulic pump. 1 b. Figure 2-10 Hydraulic pump O switch and indicator light Make sure that the main valve (ball valve) on the hydraulic tank is fully open before starting the...

  • Page 32: Cleanliness

    Safety 27 Figure 2-11 Suction line mounted valve (steel tank) Cleanliness Cleanliness is part of safety. Ensure that the equipment works properly by removing any compacted garbage in the packer area after each body unloading. Clean all the lights and safety stickers so you and the surrounding pedestrians and drivers will be aware of the truck at all times.
  • Page 33 28 Safety Figure 2-13 Parking brake sign Make sure that the body is completely unloaded. Switch off the hydraulic pump. Turn off the engine, remove the key from the ignition, store it in a safe and controlled area (preferably on yourself), and tape over the ignition switch. Turn off and lock the master switch.

  • Page 34: Shutting Down The Vehicle

    Safety 29 Shutting Down the Vehicle If the vehicle has to be stored for an extended period of time, follow the chassis manufacturer shutdown and maintenance requirements. Also: Park the vehicle on a hard and level surface, and apply the parking brake. Make sure that all moving parts are in their home position (tailgate, arm, body, crusher panel, packer, etc.) Turn off, in sequence, the hydraulic pump, the electrical system, the engine and the master...
  • Page 35 30 Safety...

  • Page 36: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators The A has a series of controls UTOMIZER ECYCLER and indicators that allow easier operation of the different functions that come with the vehicle. These controls and indicators are mainly located on the cab console and on the dashboard. Cab Console The cab console is located in the middle of the cab for easy access during collection and operation.
  • Page 37 32 Controls and Indicators Signal lamp Pump switch : Do not close the main valve on the hydraulic tank even if the PTO switch is turned off. The pump is always turning whatever the engine’s RPM. It is very important not to let the pump run dry or without oil.

  • Page 38: Tailgate Control Switch

    Controls and Indicators 33 Tailgate Control Switch control switch is a 3-position switch that allows the operator to control the tailgate. TAILGATE Figure 3-2 control switch AILGATE Warning! Do not drive the vehicle when the tailgate is not fully closed. When the tailgate is unlocked, the warning lamp goes on and a TAILGATE UNLOCKED...

  • Page 39: Hoist Control

    34 Controls and Indicators Hoist Control control switch (see Figure 3-4) is located on the cab console. This 3-position switch BODY RAISE allows the operator to control the body. When the body is raised, the warning lamp (see Figure 3-3) TAILGATE UNLOCKED BODY RAISED goes on and a buzzer sounds.

  • Page 40: Cab Dashboard

    Controls and Indicators 35 Cab Dashboard The following is a description of the controls and buttons found on the dashboard. Parking Brake The parking brake must be used every time the A is stopped on idle position UTOMIZER ECYCLER other than the regular traffic stops. Figure 3-6 Parking brake Work Light Switch...

  • Page 41: Flashing Light Switch

    36 Controls and Indicators Flashing Light Switch This switch activates and deactivates the flashing lights. Shift the switch up to turn on the flashing lights. Shift the switch down to turn off the flashing lights. Figure 3-8 Flashing light switch Hopper Light Switch This switch activates and deactivates the hopper light.

  • Page 42: Strobe Light Switch

    Controls and Indicators 37 Strobe Light Switch This switch activates and deactivates the strobe light mounted on the tailgate. Shift the switch up to turn on the strobe light. Shift the switch down to turn off the strobe light. Figure 3-10 Strobe light switch (left);...

  • Page 43: Pack Push Button (Green)

    38 Controls and Indicators Pack Push Button (green) The packer start cycle button activates the packer for one complete cycle. A complete cycle takes about 2 minutes. Figure 3-12 Pack Push Button Return Push Button (yellow) The packer retract button will retract the packer at the beginning of its stroke. This control is useful when the body is full and the material prevents the packer from reaching the end of its stroke.

  • Page 44: Speed-Up Control Switch

    Controls and Indicators 39 Speed-up Control Switch In auto-neutral mode, this switch enables the engine to run at a predetermined rpm. Figure 3-14 Speed-up switch Multi-Cycle Control Switch This function allows the packer to cycle a preset number of cycles (from 2 to 8, 3 being the standard) by pressing the green button once.

  • Page 45: Packer Control Station (On Body)

    40 Controls and Indicators Packer Control Station (on Body) The A has another packer control station. This one is located on the body UTOMIZER ECYCLER near the crusher panel levers and has the same functions than those of the in-cab packer control station (see Packer Control Station (inside Cab) on page 37).

  • Page 46: Crusher Panel Levers

    Controls and Indicators 41 Crusher Panel Levers The A has two levers that control both crusher panels. These levers are UTOMIZER ECYCLER located on the body near the place where the swivel arm is fixed to the body. The left-hand lever controls the front crusher panel while the right-hand lever controls the rear crusher panel.
  • Page 47 42 Controls and Indicators...

  • Page 48: Operating The Automizer Tm Recycler

    Operating the UTOMIZER ECYCLER The different methods, procedures and necessary actions to operate the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER presented in this section. Warning! Always read and understand the Operator Manual before operating the equipment. Before operating the A , the UTOMIZER ECYCLER operator must be completely familiar with all safety procedures, and the location, operation and functions...

  • Page 49: Visual Inspection

    44 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Visual Inspection Before starting the vehicle, the operator MUST perform a visual inspection of the truck. Ensure the engine is not running and the parking brake is set. Ensure the cleanliness of lamps, safety labels, camera lenses, mirrors, windows, and the vehicle in general.

  • Page 50: Hopper Bucket Inspection Procedure

    Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Body inspection procedure: Activate the packer for a full cycle. Check the hopper bucket operation. Check if the tailgate safety pins are in place. Put them in place to lock the tailgate properly. As you walk along the side of the truck, clean all safety labels. Check the frame area, fuel tank and air tanks (air tanks must be drained every day), cleaning traps and wheels for leaks, cracks or other type of problems.
  • Page 51 46 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Apply the following inspection procedure: Make sure to park the vehicle on a safe and level ground. Ensure that the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is tagged out for maintenance purposes (See Locking Out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 27). With the bucket in its home position, check the following parts for leaks: both bucket cylinders;...
  • Page 52 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Figure 4-3 Bucket torque tube scraper Bucket torque tube scraper Figure 4-4 Crusher panels Crusher panels Fully raise the bucket. Fold the swivel arm.

  • Page 53: Inspection Sheet

    48 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Inspection Sheet The following is an example of an inspection sheet. The operator MUST follow the inspection sheet provided by his employer. If the employer doesn’t have any, ask for his permission before using this example.

  • Page 54: Loading, Packing And Unloading

    Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Loading, Packing and Unloading Planning Your Route It is important to plan your route in order to be efficient. Planning your route will shorten your collection time and prevent from being caught in a traffic jam. Remember that the A UTOMIZER was designed exclusively to pick up recyclables.

  • Page 55: Emergency Actions

    50 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Check the emergency red button. Press the yellow button to ensure the packer is completely retracted. Check around the packer for any obstruction preventing it from moving freely. Check fuses and breakers in the console. Report your findings to the maintenance personnel.

  • Page 56: Standard Unloading Procedure

    Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Standard Unloading Procedure Once you have finished your route, make sure the hopper bucket is fully raised, the swivel arm is folded and locked alongside the body, and the crusher panels are lowered. Keep some recycling materials not packed in front of the packer in order to help during the unloading procedure.

  • Page 57: Unloading Corrective Actions

    52 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Perform the end-of-the-day inspection. Warning! Never move the truck backwards with the body in raised position. Never raise the body if the tailgate is not fully open. Danger! Always use the tailgate safety prop while working under a raised tailgate. The safety prop should be used even if the tailgate is in fully raised position.

  • Page 58: Unloading Emergency Actions

    Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Once finished, slightly raise the body and put the safety prop back to its vertical position. Lock the safety prop. Lower the body onto the chassis before moving the vehicle. Unloading Emergency Actions If the truck starts to sink on one side as you unload: Danger! Unloading emergency actions Stop all movement of the equipment.

  • Page 59: Chassis Daily Cleaning

    54 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Clean all accumulated dirt under cylinder brackets and inside the side tracks using the hoe and pressurized water if necessary. Be careful with proximity switches to prevent misalignment. Perform a visual inspection for leaks or wear in this area. Rake small pieces of recyclable materials out of the clean-out doors using the hoe.

  • Page 60: Operating The Hopper Bucket

    Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Operating the Hopper Bucket The following sections will describe operational safety procedures and controls of the hopper bucket. Hydraulic Power Supply This vehicle has two (2) hydraulic hoses that supply the hydraulic power of the vehicle to fixed containers (see Figure 4-9).

  • Page 61: Crusher Panels

    After unloading the hopper bucket, the operator can use one of the two crusher panels to compress material in front of the packer. Labrie recommends to use the rear crusher panel first and then the front crusher panel (see Figure 4-11). By keeping the front crusher panel down, this will prevent the cardboard to rolling over the packer.
  • Page 62 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Figure 4-10 Packer Figure 4-11 Crusher panels Front crusher panel Rear crusher panel Figure 4-12 Crusher panel levers Front crusher panel lever Rear crusher panel lever...

  • Page 63: Swivel Arm

    58 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Swivel Arm Along the left-hand side of the hopper is a retracted swivel arm on which a set of control levers is mounted. These levers (see Figure 4-13) are used to operate both the container and the hopper bucket.
  • Page 64 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Figure 4-15 Position of the arm lock levers Once the arm is released, pull it towards the front of the truck until it locks. Figure 4-16 Position of the arm Close position Open position To close the swivel arm, just pull down the left-hand lock lever and push the arm to its home position alongside the hopper.

  • Page 65: Warning Light And Safety

    60 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Warning Light and Safety On the dashboard, there is one (1) flashing red light (see Figure 4-17) which indicates NOT to drive the vehicle if the hopper bucket is not completely raised. Figure 4-17 Warning light Also, ENSURE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE MOVING THE VEHICLE: Put the swivel arm to its home position;...

  • Page 66: Loading/Unloading Procedure

    Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Figure 4-18 Hopper Door Proximity Switch Loading/Unloading Procedure To ensure safe operation of the hopper bucket at all times, apply the following step-by-step procedure: Stop the vehicle along the container. Proper distance between the vehicle and the container should be about 93”.
  • Page 67 62 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Make sure the right-hand side hopper door is closed before loading recyclable materials into the hopper. Warning! Do not drive the vehicle with the hopper door open. Warning! Do not get into the hopper whilst operating the bucket or the crusher panels. Warning! Make sure the right-hand side hopper door is closed before operating the hopper bucket.
  • Page 68 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Figure 4-21 Unfold swivel arm and bucket down Figure 4-22 Hoses connected to container Figure 4-23 Lock lever : Always watch for clearance between the bucket and the container. Move vehicle if necessary.
  • Page 69 64 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Figure 4-24 Clearance required Using the container control lever (see Figure 4-25), load recyclable materials into the hopper bucket (see Figure 4-26). Figure 4-25 Container control lever...
  • Page 70 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Figure 4-26 Loading the bucket : If recyclables start to pile up in the hopper bucket, lower the container and raise the bucket a few feet off the ground to move the recyclables further back in the bucket. Lower the hopper bucket and continue unloading the container inside the bucket.
  • Page 71 66 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Figure 4-27 Packer control station Unlock the swivel arm, fold it until the proximity switch turns off, and release the residual pressure inside the hydraulic hoses by moving the container control lever back and forth (see Figure 4-28).
  • Page 72 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER Warning! Do not drive the vehicle if the swivel arm is not folded and locked along the hopper. Warning! Disconnect and roll up both hydraulic supply hoses after each use. : Make sure to roll up hoses around fitting holder on the swivel arm after each use. This will prevent hydraulic hoses from falling when the vehicle is moving (see Figure 4-29) Figure 4-29 Hydraulic hoses rolled up...
  • Page 73 68 Operating the A UTOMIZER ECYCLER...
  • Page 74 Our office in the U.S. Our office in Canada 1981 W. Snell Road 175 Route du Pont Oshkosh, WI 54904 St-Nicolas, QC G7A 2T3 Toll Free: 1-800-231-2771 Toll Free: 1-877-831-8250 Telephone: 1-920-233-2770 Telephone: 1-418-831-8250 General Fax: 1-920-232-2496 Service Fax: 1-418-831-1673 Sales Fax: 1-920-232-2498 Parts Fax: 1-418-831-7561 Mailing Address...

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