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  • Page 3 OPERATOR MANUAL 1/10/2007 Part #: 90263 R...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction Introducing the Expert(t) 2000 ........1 Expert(t) 2000 for Manual and Automated Collection ..2 Chapter 1 Safety Safety Conventions ............3 General Safety Notions ..........3 Responsibilities of the Employer ........5 Responsibilities of the Employee .......6 Lockout/Tagout ............6 Protection Against Fire ..........7 Keeping the Expert(t) 2000...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Control Console ............22 Red Emergency Stop Button ........22 Green Start Cycle Button .........23 Yellow Retract Button ..........23 Multi-cycle Control Switch ........24 Engine RPM Control ..........24 Speed-up Switch .............25 Speed-up Inhibitor Control ........26 Control Station Selector Switch .......26 Temporary Handbrake ..........27 Body Control Station ..........29 Strobe Light Switch ..........29...
  • Page 7 Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual Collecting Refuse Using the Helping Hand .......35 Collecting Refuse Using the Cart Tipper ......37 Manually Collecting Refuse ..........40 Packing Refuse In The Hopper ........42 Packing Refuse into the Body ........43 Changing Packer Multi-cycle Settings .....44 Floor Riser ...............45 Unloading the Body ..........47 Cab Extension Door ..........48 Daily Cleaning ............49...
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  • Page 9: Introducing The Expert(T) 2000 Tm

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual NTRODUCTION Introducing the • In such a case, Labrie Environmental Group must be Expert(t) 2000 informed of every and all units equipped with a lifting arm The Expert(t) 2000 is a side-loading operated by more than one worker.

  • Page 10: Expert(T) 2000

    Introduction always allows for manual collection, that is, in whatever configuration the product is built, manual collection is available. Also, the Expert(t) 2000 exists in what is called a “co-mingle” version where the body is splitted in half to create two separate compartments for the Helping Hand collection of two different types of load.

  • Page 11: Safety

    IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH It is important to stand out that despite NOT AVOIDED WILL RESULT IN Labrie’s commitment to provide its DEATH AND OR SERIOUS INJURY clients with the most reliable vehicles, the main safety feature there is, remains in the user’s commitment to...
  • Page 12 HAPTER Safety The following are safety notions that are related to the use of the Expert(t) DANGER 2000 IMPORTANT EVER HOPPER AREA WHEN ENGINE THOROUGHLY RUNNING AUTHORIZED ’ UNDERSTAND THE PERATOR PERSONNEL ANUAL BEFORE USING FOLLOWING LOCKOUT VEHICLE TAGOUT PROCEDURE DANGER WARNING LWAYS...

  • Page 13: Responsibilities Of The Employer

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual Responsibilities of • To keep records of any breakdowns or malfunctions of the the Employer vehicle, as well as any inspection and maintenance. It is the responsibility of the • To ensure the repair of any failures employer: or malfunctions that may affect the •...

  • Page 14: Responsibilities Of The Employee

    HAPTER Safety Responsibilities of the Employee It is the responsibility of the employee: • To enforce all safety measures to meet the requirements established by the employer. • To operate the Expert(t) 2000 only after having received instruction and training. Figure 2.

  • Page 15: Protection Against Fire

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual Keeping the Expert(t) system that could move by gravity (tailgate opening, etc.) 2000 Clean Drain all air tanks. Keeping the Expert(t) 2000 clean is Move all control levers to release both a safety and an optimization any residual pressure in the issue.

  • Page 16: Deadman Switch

    HAPTER Safety Deadman Switch The deadman switch is used as a safety device to ensure every movement of the arm from the joystick is absolutely wanted and controlled by the operator. That is, if the operator is not pressing the deadman switch while trying to move the arm with the joystick, no movement will occur.

  • Page 17: Auto-Neutral

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual Auto-Neutral To correctly use the Auto-Neutral feature: The Auto-Neutral optional feature of Turn the switch on EUTRAL the Expert(t) 2000 allows you to the console to the position. automatically shift from drive to neutral mode and the reverse. It is conceived and designed to automatically engage and disengage the transmission every time you stop the vehicle to collect...
  • Page 18 HAPTER Safety Brake pedal Temporary handbrake Figure 6. Brakes used in the Auto-Neutral feature Get out of the vehicle and collect the refuse. Get back in the vehicle and press the brake pedal. Turn the EMPORARY HANDBRAKE . The transmission shifts to drive.

  • Page 19: Door Locks And Safety Slings

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual Door Locks and Safety Slings The Expert(t) 2000 is equipped with locks and safety slings on the hopper doors to ensure maximum safety. A sudden bump on the road may cause Figure 8. Safety sling the door to unlock. However, having the safety sling properly attached will prevent the door from opening and causing damage and/or accidents.

  • Page 20: Safety And Signaling Labels

    HAPTER Safety Safety and Signaling Labels The following labels can be found on the Expert(t) 2000 . Familiarize yourself with these as they are important! On the Body 43800 47266 47260 47268 47262 47270...
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  • Page 23: In The Cab

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual In the Cab 43764 43792 43786 43796 43798 43790...
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  • Page 27: Controls

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual ONTROLS The Expert(t) 2000 uses a series of used to open the gripper; the left control systems located either in the button to close the gripper. cab or around the body for easier • The buttons on the front are used access and operation of the different to control the Auto-dump feature...

  • Page 28: Pump Switch

    HAPTER Controls Pump Switch Gripper function Auto-dump control buttons buttons (optional) The pump switch engages the Expert(t) 2000 hydraulic system and Handle enables all body controls and functions. This switch is also called “PTO switch”. When it is turned to a red pilot light on the dashboard is turned on to indicate that the hydraulic system is engaged.
  • Page 29 Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual CAUTION CAUTION O TURN THE PUMP SWITCH HEN A MAJOR LEAK IN THE EITHER ON OR OFF ALWAYS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OCCURS MAKE SURE THE BALL VALVE ON TURN ENGINE THE HYDRAULIC TANK IS OPEN CLOSE THE BALL VALVE ON THE HE PUMP IS ALWAYS TURNING HYDRAULIC TANK ALONG...

  • Page 30: Control Console

    HAPTER Controls Control Console Red Emergency Stop Button The Expert(t) 2000 control console houses most of the controls of the The red emergency button Expert(t) 2000 functions and systems. switches on and off all the hydraulic It is located in the center of the cab for functions on the body.

  • Page 31: Green Start Cycle Button

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual Green Start Cycle Yellow Retract Button Button The yellow button activates the ETRACT packer for a retract stroke to bring it The green button activates TART YCLE back to the home position. This control the packer for a full cycle. A full is very useful when the body is full and packing cycle lasts approximately the load in the body does not allow the...

  • Page 32: Multi-Cycle Control Switch

    HAPTER Controls Multi-cycle Control Engine RPM Control Switch The Expert(t) 2000 is equipped with an engine RPM control system which control switch allows to ULTI YCLE consists of the increment or decrement choose whether to activate the packer of a predetermined value of the engine for a predefined number of cycles or RPM (revolutions per minute), for its default value, which is one cycle.

  • Page 33: Speed-Up Switch

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual driving purposes as with any Note:Increasing the engine RPM other vehicle. proportionally affects fuel consumption. Speed-up Switch switch allows the operator PEED to manually increase the engine RPM while operating the body moving parts. That is, turning the switch to will rev-up the engine to a predetermined value (usually 900, 1200 or...

  • Page 34: Speed-Up Inhibitor Control

    HAPTER Controls Speed-up Inhibitor Control Station Control Selector Switch control allows you This switch allows the operator to PEED UP INHIBITOR to override any RPM speed-up control choose the control station they want to existing on the Expert(t) 2000 ; in use.

  • Page 35: Temporary Handbrake

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual Temporary CAUTION Handbrake O NOT LEAVE THE VEHICLE The temporary handbrake sets the BEFORE IT HAS COME TO A FULL temporary brake on and off and shifts STOP EITHER the transmission into either Neutral or Drive by switching on and off the TEMPORARY HANDBRAKE AND Auto-Neutral system.
  • Page 36 HAPTER Controls IMPORTANT HEN YOU RETURN TO THE CAB DRIVE AWAY FROM COLLECTION STOP ONLY SLIGHT PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SHIFTING THE TEMPORARY HANDBRAKE PARKING BRAKE ARE REQUIRED TO ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION AND MOVE THE VEHICLE CAREFUL SEQUENCE HELPS ) 2000 YOUR...

  • Page 37: Body Control Station

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual Body Control Station Strobe Light Switch The body control station, located switch is located on TROBE IGHT outside the cab by the body, allows you the control console of the Expert(t) to use and control most of the 2000 .
  • Page 38 HAPTER Controls...

  • Page 39: Approaching The Vehicle

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual ) 2000 PERATING THE XPERT The different methods, procedures and • Transmission is on neutral. necessary actions to operate the Expert(t) 2000 are presented in this • Parking brake is on. section of the Operator Manual. •...

  • Page 40: Inspecting The Body

    HAPTER Operating the Expert(t) 2000 Report any defective systems to for leaks, cracks or other types maintenance personnel. of problems. Go around the back, check lights, camera, safety labels, etc. Inspecting the Body Report any defective systems to After the vehicle visual inspection, maintenance personnel.

  • Page 41: Changing Driving Position

    (left or right). Figure 16. Mirror adjustment Driving Position switch Changing Driving Position Labrie recommends to drive the Figure 17. Driving Position switch Expert(t) 2000 from the left-hand side driving position all the time, except Adjust the mirrors to ensure an when door-to-door collecting;...

  • Page 42: Hopper Door Interlock

    HAPTER Operating the Expert(t) 2000 Crusher Panel position, you must remove the pedal cover. Interlock Start the engine. On units equipped with this feature, the Turn on the switch. crusher panel interlock prevents the action of the automated arm while the Hopper Door Interlock crusher panel is not fully retracted.

  • Page 43: Collecting Refuse

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual Collecting Refuse To collect refuse using the Helping Hand According to your Expert(t) 2000 ’s Make sure you have read and features, your truck lets you proceed understood the operation either to automated refuse collection principles of the joystick, which is (using the Helping Hand arm), the control device for the...
  • Page 44 HAPTER Operating the Expert(t) 2000 Auto-dump Gripper control functions buttons buttons (optional) Handle Deadman switch Figure 21. Helping Hand joystick Extend the arm to reach the cart. DANGER Figure 22. Helping Hand joystick functions NSURE TOTAL CLEARANCE Close the gripper. AROUND THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES USING...

  • Page 45: Collecting Refuse Using The Cart Tipper

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual Lower the cart back to about two feet above the ground. Extend and lower the arm to place the cart in its original position. Open the gripper to release the roller cart; Fully retract the arm to park the gripper open alongside the hopper.
  • Page 46 HAPTER Operating the Expert(t) 2000 To collect refuse using the cart tipper: DANGER Make sure the EUTRAL switch on the console is turned URNING EMPORARY HANDBRAKE SWITCH TO N IS CRITICAL PRESENT PROCEDURE THERWISE WHEN YOU RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GET OFF THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION REMAINS...
  • Page 47 Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual Cart tipper Brake pedal Figure 27. Cart tipper Temporary handbrake Cart tipper lever Figure 28. Cart tipper control lever Figure 26. Brakes involved in the Auto-Neutral feature Get off the vehicle, roll the cart to the tipper in a way it can be picked up.

  • Page 48: Manually Collecting Refuse

    Auto-Neutral section of this guide to collect all the necessary information. The Auto-Neutral feature is essential for the correct collection of refuse, therefore Labrie recommends you to read and understand such procedure. To manually collect refuse: Figure 29. Cart tipper operations...
  • Page 49 Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual DANGER Brake pedal URNING EMPORARY HANDBRAKE SWITCH TO N IS CRITICAL PRESENT PROCEDURE THERWISE WHEN YOU RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GET OFF THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION REMAINS RIVE XPERT 2000 DRIVES AWAY ON ITS Temporary handbrake The transmission shifts to neutral.

  • Page 50: Packing Refuse In The Hopper

    HAPTER Operating the Expert(t) 2000 Packing Refuse In The Hopper Use the crusher panel to pack the collected refuse in the hopper. That is, when you have collected a given amount of refuse in the hopper and particularly, when there are large objects, you will activate the crusher panel to crush such refuse in the hopper of the Expert(t) 2000...

  • Page 51: Packing Refuse Into The Body

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual move the control lever up to lift the crusher panel. DANGER EVER ATTEMPT REACH INSIDE THE HOPPER AREA WHEN THE CRUSHER PANEL OR THE PACKER IS IN MOTION EVERE INJURY DEATH OCCUR Note:The crusher panel can only be lowered when the packer is completely retracted in its home position.

  • Page 52: Changing Packer Multi-Cycle Settings

    HAPTER Operating the Expert(t) 2000 Changing Packer To pack refuse into the body: Dump refuse material in the Multi-cycle Settings hopper. The packer multi-cycle module is programmed at the factory to execute three cycles when the Multi-cycle Packer Start Cycle switch on the console has been turned button on and the packer is activated.

  • Page 53: Floor Riser

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual Press the button again the number of times you want the Access panel packer to cycle at a time. Note:The module has been set at the factory to three cycles. Once you have entered the desired number of cycles, the LED flashes red/green the same number of Twirl the bolts off...
  • Page 54 The floor riser has hinges on the rear side allowing you to raise and fold it in vertical position, especially for cleaning purposes. Labrie recommends the use of this aluminum platform in its horizontal position at all times when driving from the right-hand side.

  • Page 55: Unloading The Body

    The unloading or lower the or lower the tailgate. body. procedure recommended by Labrie helps you carry out this operation in a timely and safely manner. To unload the body: Figure 36. Unloading the Expert(t) Drive the vehicle to the desired 2000 dumping site.

  • Page 56: Cab Extension Door

    HAPTER Operating the Expert(t) 2000 the raising of the body. To lock open the cab extension door: Release the throttling by the end of the cylinder Unlock and open the door. stroke to avoid useless Locate the sliding lock lever on collision.

  • Page 57: Daily Cleaning

    Expert(t) 2000 Operator Manual Properly folded and locked door Lock the folded door behind. Figure 38. Closing cab extension door CAUTION Close and lock the door. LOCKING DEVICE IS INSTALLED Daily Cleaning SO THE DOOR CAN BE FOLDED AND LOCKED OPEN HEREFORE The daily cleaning of the Expert(t) ABRIE RECOMMENDS YOU TO...
  • Page 58 HAPTER Operating the Expert(t) 2000 Park the Expert(t) 2000 on level system and wear on the ground in an area where small mechanical parts. debris can fall on the ground for Open the Clean-out trap door on further collection. both sides of the hopper. Apply the parking brake.

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