Summary of Contents for MARCOLIN Eletta
- Page 1 ® COVERING SYSTEM FOR TIPPER TRUCKS Installation Manual English - Translation of the original instructions in Italian language -...
- Page 2 All mentioned product names and trademarks are exclusively owned by the respective holder. Marcolin Covering s.r.l. took great care in editing this manual, however, the company denies liability for errors and omissions, if present, and for personal and animal injuries as well as for material and environmental damages as a consequence of the application of the manual’s instructions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.11.3 Control switches of the Motor Control Unit for operators ................... 33 3.11.4 Description of the radio control system ......................33 3.11.5 Unfold the Eletta® tarpaulin for covering the tipper body ................... 34 3.11.6 Interruption of machine operations ........................34 3.11.7 How do you stop the machine in case of emergency? .................. - Page 4 5.4.9 Lubricate and grease thoroughly the covering system ..................46 5.4.10 Filling the machine control register ........................46 5.5 Troubleshooting table for electrically operated covering system ..............47 Enclosures ....................48 6.1 Reference diagram for electrical connections ..................... 48 ® 4 - Installation manual - Eletta...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Covering System of Marcolin Covering s.r.l. ! 1.2 Commitments of the machinery deliverer to the end-user As dealer of Marcolin Covering s.r.l. your company finalizes the sale, the installation, the delivery of the covering system to the end-user and the customer service. -
Page 6: Chapter 2 The Eletta Covering System
3 - Tarpaulin of variable size according to tipper body length; 4 - Covering fastening system (depending on the model, it could be supplied with a hermetic closure with elastic strings). 5 - Folding and lifting system of the tarpaulin. ® 6 - Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 7: Interventions And Machine Modifications
YES! • The integrity of the upper edge of the tipper body. • The absence of any projecting element all along the upper edge. • The absence of any sharp edge. ® Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 8: Eletta Covering System Installation
Repeat now the plate fastening operation on the opposite board wall. The proper fitting of the rear plates is of primary importance since it is binding for the positioning of all the Note: subsequent element. ® 8 - Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 9: Driving System Installation - Electric Version
Drill the holes (Ø 9) of the seats for the front attachment of the coverage extendable and reductor carters, according to the measurements shown in the following drawing: Frontal view At this point the cab guard is ready for housing the various components as indicated below. ® Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 10: Installation Of The Lateral Driving Units - Electric Version
At this point the first lateral transmission assembly is fastened and it is possible to proceed with the fastening of the second. • Proceed fastening in the same way as the previous group, paying attention to the alignment of the two groups. ® 10 - Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 11: Motor Unit Installation
3 mm space WARNING! from the edge of the cab guard. • Fasten the unit with the screws, washers and nuts supplied, using an appropriate threadlocker (see par. 3.2.3 ) ® Installation manual - Eletta - 11... -
Page 12: Telescoping Shafts Installation
3.2.5 Telescoping shafts installation ® In order to adapt to all types of tipping trailers, semi-trailers or roll-off bodies, the Eletta cover is equipped with two telescoping drive shafts that greatly reduce installation time. Each shaft can be extended by 300 mm. This makes it possible to cover bodies having a width of 2100 to 2700 mm, without any further intervention by the installer. -
Page 13: Driving System Installation - Hand-Operated Version
Drill the holes (Ø 9) of the seats for the front attachment of the coverage extendable and reductor carters, according to the measurements shown in the following drawing: Frontal view At this point the cab guard is ready for housing the various components as indicated below. ® Installation manual - Eletta - 13... -
Page 14: Installation Of The Side Transmission Groups For Hand-Operated Control
(if the thickness allows it) threaded M8 and tighten the screws, making sure to insert suitable thread locker In this case we recommend to use oil tolerant Loctite 243 medium strength, or alternatively Loctite 262 medium Note: strength. ® 14 - Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 15: Telescoping Shafts Installation
(B) and nuts (C). 3.3.4 Telescoping shafts installation ® In order to adapt to all types of tipping trailers, semi-trailers or roll-off bodies, the Eletta cover is equipped with two telescoping drive shafts that greatly reduce installation time. Each shaft can be extended by 260 mm. This makes it possible to cover bodies having a width of 2290 to 2550 mm, without any further intervention by the installer. - Page 16 Attach the other side of the second shaft on the side transmission unit with the cylindrical plug. • Drill holes (Ø 6) for the seats of the shafts and secure with the two dowel pins supplied. Final result of the operation ® 16 - Installation manual - Eletta...
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Page 17: Installation Of Steel Cables
3.4 Installation of steel cables The covering systems of Marcolin Covering s.r.l. are supplied already preassembled. Therefore, after having placed the covering on the tipper body, it is only necessary to pull out one by one the iron rods that keeps together the bows and to pu ll the steel cable through the holes of the bow supports. - Page 18 • Lead the end of the wire rope back to the drawing (2). Ensure that the bow keeps as perpendicular as possible to the board walls for avoiding any subsequent adjustment Note: service. ® 18 - Installation manual - Eletta...
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Page 19: Cable Fastening
Prior to cutting the cable, wrap the cut surface with insulating tape to prevent a possible fraying. 3.4.4 Running the right steel cable Follow the same procedure described in par. 0on the opposite side. ® Installation manual - Eletta - 19... -
Page 20: Steel Cables Tightening Up
Once terminated this operation make sure that the bow is perpendicular to the side board and at equal distance from the tailgate. If not, operate consequently on the tensioning device of the steel cable or, if necessary, proceed to block it. ® 20 - Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 21: Installation Of The Protective Casings - Electric Version
(If too long on the redactor side, cut to size). • Place the protection central casing of the reduction gearbox on top of the two casings already placed. ® Installation manual - Eletta - 21... - Page 22 (1 & 2) • Fasten then all casings on the front of the cab guard, using the screws, washers and nuts supplied. Final result of the operation: ® 22 - Installation manual - Eletta...
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Page 23: Installation Of The Protective Casings - Hand-Operated Version
Place the left protective casing shaft on the pulley support of the left lateral manual transmission group. • Place the right protective casing shaft on the pulley support of the right lateral manual transmission group. ® Installation manual - Eletta - 23... - Page 24 Ø8), with the appropriate countersunk screws, washers and nuts supplied. • Fasten then all casings on the front of the cab guard, using the screws, washers and nuts supplied. Final result of the operation: ® 24 - Installation manual - Eletta...
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Page 25: Fastening Of The Operating Rod (Hand-Operated Covering System)
Drill the tipper body to fit the holder’s holes; • Fasten the holder (7) with proper supplied rivets (9). • Fasten the safety chain (11) of the forelock (8) with proper supplied rivet (10). ® Installation manual - Eletta - 25... -
Page 26: Tarpaulin Fastening
• fasten the tarpaulin on the top of the carter, using the specific clamping plate (2) and rivets (1). • cut off the excess part of the tarpaulin. ® 26 - Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 27: Lateral Hooking System For The Covering
Lean the safety hook against the lateral side of the bow support (1); • Fasten the safety hook with the supplied round-head screws (2) and the supplied self-locking nut (3). Apply medium threadlocker Loxeal 54.03 for the Note: supplied screws. ® Installation manual - Eletta - 27... - Page 28 Now the positioning of the remaining safety hooks can be done. WARNING! From now on the height positioning of the safety hook is the decisive factor for a proper working of the covering system., ® 28 - Installation manual - Eletta...
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Page 29: Hermetic Closure With Elastic Strings
Make sure that the fixing height of the hooks permits a proper tightening of the elastic strings. INSTRUCTION! During the training course REPEAT often to the operator that HE HAS NOT TO MOVE THE VEHICLE while the elastic strings are still loose. ® Installation manual - Eletta - 29... -
Page 30: Electrical Wiring For Eletta
(“covered” switch) the tarpaulin. An emergency stop pushbutton with safety MOTOR CONTROL UNIT 1 (none) lock is also installed. A timing circuit for tarp moving backwards is also installed, provided for tail lift tipper bodies. ® 30 - Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 31: Installation Of The Electrical Components
For battery connection insert a 70A fuse (not supplied) - see “wiring diagram” in paragraph 6.1. Call us in case of any doubts or problems during installation. Note: Any installation made without authorization by Marcolin Covering s.r.l. can invalidate the warranty! ® Installation manual - Eletta - 31... -
Page 32: Switch Panel Of The Machine
Motor terminals Aerial UNCOVERED switch COVERED switch Emergency mushroom pushbutton with safety lock WARNING! It is absolutely forbidden to use the Motor Control Unit when the vehicle is moving. The constructor declines any responsibility. ® 32 - Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 33: Emergency Pushbutton Key, Safety Shutdown
Before using the pocket remote control, the operator must verify the absence of any unauthorised personnel close to the Motor Control Unit. WARNING! It is absolutely forbidden to use the remote control when the vehicle is moving. The constructor declines any responsibility. ® Installation manual - Eletta - 33... -
Page 34: Unfold The Eletta® Tarpaulin For Covering The Tipper Body
3.11.5 Unfold the Eletta® tarpaulin for covering the tipper body In the starting position of the system, the tarpaulin is folded on the front part of the tipper body. To unfold it, operate as follows: • Check that the upper edges of the tipper body are free from any obstacle. -
Page 35: Machine Stop In Safety Conditions
For setting the machine in SAFETY SHUTDOWN (if it is necessary to leave the vehicle unattended), remove the key from the emergency pushbutton (no. 6). ® 3.11.10 Retraction of the Eletta tarpaulin for uncovering the tipper body In the starting position of the system, the tarpaulin is outstretched on the tipper body. To fold it operate as follows: •... -
Page 36: What Is To Be Done, When The Electric Operated Handling System Does Not Work
CAUTION! DURING THE TRAINING COURSE IT IS MANDATORY TO INFORM THE CUSTOMERS that it is forbidden to handle the machine when the hand lever is fitted into the shaft. ® 36 - Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 37: Accessory Equipment Installation
ALL MAINTENANCE WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY STATIONARY VEHICLE AND DISCONNECTED EQUIPMENTS DO NOT WALK ON THE TARPAULIN! Marcolin Covering s.r.l. denies any liability. • Move out the tarpaulin (manually or electrically depending on the version) and cover the tipper body (fig. 1). -
Page 38: Installation Of Reinforcing Brackets For Automatic Rear Closing In Case Of Lowered Cables
(9), or alternatively, use only the support plate (1). Tighten properly the clamp (6). For greater safety, it is mandatory to fasten one additional clamp (4) on the right of the pulling bow support, with the supplied nuts (10). ® 38 - Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 39: Quick Cable Release System
(not included in the equipment). Note: The proper positioning of the rear guide pulleys is binding for the positioning of the subsequent elements. • Repeat now the plate fastening operation on the opposite board wall. ® Installation manual - Eletta - 39... -
Page 40: Tightening Up System
A wrong repositioning of the cables could be cause of damages to the covering or to the tipper body. Check that the steel cables are still positioned on the grooves of the pulleys. VERIFY that the locking pin has been repositioned on the plate. ® 40 - Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 41: Automatic "Wheel-Hooking System
Now the positioning of the remaining wheel hooks can be done. WARNING! From now on, the even distribution of the wheel hooks and respective supports is the decisive factor for a proper working of the covering system., ® Installation manual - Eletta - 41... - Page 42 In the absence of any obstacles while moving the tarpaulin fix the lower support of the respective rolling hook. • Proceed fastening the subsequent wheel hooks. WARNING! We recommend taking care of each rolling hook positioning in order to avoid operating troubles while handling the covering system. ® 42 - Installation manual - Eletta...
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Page 43: Chapter 5 Maintenance Work Of The Eletta Covering System
(in case of fire-resisting PVC-tarpaulin or silicon apply fire-resisting cable ties); CAUTION! For fire-resisting PVC tarpaulins the application of standard cable ties is not permitted. Demand the proper cable ties for fire-resisting tarpaulins from the manufacturer. The manufacturer denies any liability. ® Installation manual - Eletta - 43... -
Page 44: Tarpaulin Replacement
Fasten the tarpaulin on the top of the gear housing by employing the specific clamping plate and rivets. • Cut off the excess part of the tarpaulin. 5.3 Steel cable replacement For replacing the steel cables refer to paragraph 3.4. ® 44 - Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 45: Extraordinary Maintenance Work - Annual Operations To Be Carried Out On The Customer's Covering System45
Verify that the various pulleys are free of damage so that the covering can slide properly and regularly without meeting any anomaly. 5.4.8 Replacement of broken or damaged fastening hooks on the outer board wall • Replace the hooks at the first sign of wear and tear. ® Installation manual - Eletta - 45... -
Page 46: Lubricate And Grease Thoroughly The Covering System
In the event of a legal dispute the lack of the necessary entries in the Control register of the customer’s machine could also implicate for you an involvement in civil and criminal objective liability. ® 46 - Installation manual - Eletta... -
Page 47: Troubleshooting Table For Electrically Operated Covering System
Invert the two cables on the yellow electrical “COVERED” Pressing contacts of the Motor Control Unit. pushbutton, covering Motor voltage reversal. withdraws instead ATTENTION! deploying. Prior to proceed disconnect the power supply. ® Installation manual - Eletta - 47... -
Page 48: Chapter 6 Enclosures
NCLOSURES 6.1 Reference diagram for electrical connections ® 48 - Installation manual - Eletta...
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