10-Second Inhibit Switch; Auto-Packing Switch; Auto-Neutral Switch (Optional); Hydraulic Alarm Switch (Optional) - Labrie AUTOMIZER HELPING-HAND Operator's Manual

10-Second Inhibit Switch

This switch (see Figure 3-18), also known as gripper auto-close override, allows the operator to
momentarily open the gripper in the hopper to let the object that it holds fall into the hopper. It also
allows the operator to pick up elevated carts.
To enable this feature, press the Inhibit switch. This switch will then turn from blue to green.
Then press the Gripper Open button on the joystick (see Figure 3-27). The gripper will open for
10 seconds, then close automatically.
To deactivate this feature, press the Inhibit switch again. This switch will then turn from green to
blue.
Caution! The inhibit feature overrides all safety features. The operator must be aware of all
applicable safety instructions and all potential consequences related to its misuse. Major
equipment damage and/or injury may occur in case of misuse of this feature.

Auto-Packing Switch

The auto-packing switch (see Figure 3-18) enables the packer to automatically start cycling
2 seconds after the gripper or bucket reaches the mid-height position on its way up. If the packer is
cycling at the time the arm moves a container towards the hopper (or the bucket with its contents
moves towards the hopper), the packer retracts immediately to its fully retracted position no matter
where it was in the hopper. This is to prevent waste from being dumped onto the packer. The only
exception is that the packer will not retract if, for 3 consecutive packer cycles, the fully extended
proximity switch is not reached.
When the auto-packing feature is used simultaneously with the multi-cycle feature (see Packer Multi-
Cycle Switch on page 71), the packer will run the preset number of cycles until the arm lifts a new
container towards the hopper (or the bucket brings another load towards the hopper). The multi-
cycle feature is then reset.
When a cycle has been interrupted and the packer has returned to its home position, cycling resumes
2 seconds after the gripper or bucket reaches the mid-height position on its way up.

Auto-Neutral Switch (optional)

The auto-neutral system is available on units equipped with an Allison electronic transmission. The
auto-neutral allows the operator to shift from "drive" to "neutral" automatically without touching the
shifter lever. For more information on this, refer to the chassis manufacturer's manual.
The optional auto-neutral switch is located on the in-cab control panel (see Figure 3-19).
 Press this switch once to activate this feature (switch turns green).
 Press this switch again to deactivate this feature (switch turns blue).

Hydraulic Alarm Switch (optional)

When provided, the hydraulic alarm switch is located on the in-cab control panel (see Figure 3-19).
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