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WEDGELOCK I-LOCK C2 Series Operation Manual

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COUPLER
C2
®
Series
Operation Manual
902-002-11 Rev 6 TWO LINE – SINGLE SWITCH
THE WEDGELOCK I-LOCK
COUPLER RANGE COMPLIES WITH AS4772-2008
®
SPECIAL NOTE
Your new Wedgelock Coupler is fitted with the I-LOCK
Safety System.
®
Please follow the operator instructions carefully.
72 Montgomery Crescent
Upper Hutt 5018, New Zealand
ph: +64 4 526 3901
www.wedgelock.com
Parts & Service 21/09/2015
902-002-11 Rev 6
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  • Page 1 902-002-11 Rev 6 TWO LINE – SINGLE SWITCH THE WEDGELOCK I-LOCK COUPLER RANGE COMPLIES WITH AS4772-2008 ® SPECIAL NOTE Your new Wedgelock Coupler is fitted with the I-LOCK Safety System. ® Please follow the operator instructions carefully. 72 Montgomery Crescent...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ............... . . 3 SECTION 1: SAFETY 1.0 I-LOCK SAFETY SYSTEM .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The company and its reputation have since grown into a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of excavator attachments. Over the years Wedgelock has developed a complete range of excavator attachments to cater for machines from one tonne to 100 tonne. Spearheading the range is the I-Lock Coupler.

  • Page 4: Section 1: Safety

    You have just bought the SAFEST coupler in the world. 1.0 I-LOCK SAFETY SYSTEM The I-LOCK Coupler by Wedgelock must be installed correctly utilizing our two hose circuit technology. Correct installation ensures that the I-LOCK Coupler’s built in safety features operate in accordance with the way in which the coupler has been designed.

  • Page 5: Integrated Design Features

    Safety SECTION 1: OPERATOR CONTROLLED SAFETY KNUCKLE The attachment can only be disconnected completely from the I-LOCK Coupler after the intentional operation of the Lock-Out switch which activates the PRIMARY WEDGE and SAFETY KNUCKLE. The I-Lock controller has a built in time delay, which allows a fixed timeframe to disengage the attachment.

  • Page 6: Safe Coupler Use

    Always fully engage the coupler to the bucket or attachment even if you just want to lift or move the attachment to a different position on your work site Any damage deemed by Wedgelock to have been caused by operator misuse will invalidate the manufacturers warranty.

  • Page 7: Section 2: Operation

    Operation SECTION 2: 2.0 TERMINOLOGY LOCK-OUT SWITCH KNUCKLE – AT THE FRONT OF THE COUPLER (CLOSEST TO THE CAB) WEDGE – AT THE REAR OF THE COUPLER (FURTHEST FROM THE CAB) NOT TO SCALE NOTE: The I-Lock Tilt Coupler and I-Lock Standard Coupler operate in the same manner. For clarity the images of the coupler shown on the following pages are of the Standard I-Lock Coupler.

  • Page 8: To Detach Coupler

    Operation SECTION 2: DETACH OPERATOR COUPLER ACTION ACTION Position excavator & attachment so pins are not loaded against wedge & knuckle. Position excavator to allow pump pressure to raise in later steps. POSITION EXCAVATOR TIMER Timer function starts. START Alarm tone is FAST Turn lock out switch BEEP.

  • Page 9: To Attach Coupler

    Operation SECTION 2: ATTACH OPERATOR COUPLER ACTION ACTION SAFETY knuckle rides over pin and INSTANTLY Connect coupler front LOCKS once pin has jaw over attachment gone past. pin. Alarm tone is still SLOW BEEP. INSTANT LOCK Rotate the coupler to Alarm tone is still SLOW position rear pin in rear BEEP.

  • Page 10: Tilt Coupler Precautions

    Operation SECTION 2: This part of the manual is applicable to the I-Lock Tilt Coupler Only. 2.4 TILT COUPLER OPERATION To operate the rotary action of the I-Lock Tilt Coupler a clear understanding of the way in which the coupler has been connected to the auxiliary hydraulics of the excavator is required.

  • Page 11: Tilt Coupler Operation

    Fig. 3.0.1 WARNING: Wedgelock Quick Couplers that incorporate a factory fitted lifting eye will be labeled and marked with a Working Load Limit (WLL) of the lifting eye. The lifting eyes are designed in accordance with NZS/BS2573:Part1. It is highly recommended that a Bow Type Shackle be used to connect to the lifting eye.

  • Page 12: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Troubleshooting SECTION 4: 4.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CHECK REMEDY Check hydraulic line to I-Lock Safety If damaged or leaking repair or Knuckle replace Check electrical circuit between Repair connections or replace loom if solenoid and I-Lock Controller required Remove spool valve, clean and 1.
  • Page 13 Troubleshooting SECTION 4: 4.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (cont.) PROBLEM CHECK REMEDY Check for damage to Safety Knuckle Replace parts if required 3. The I-Lock Safety Knuckle is slow Check grease around I-Lock piston Grease liberally to or partially activates. (cont.) Check I-Lock spring assembly for Replace if required damage...

  • Page 14: Section 5: Safe Lifting

    Refer to the following attached appendices’ for the working load limit of the certified lifting eyes that are either part of the side plate or welded to the rear plate of your Wedgelock Coupler. If you can not identify the W.L.L from either the aluminum data plate, what is stamped on the coupler or chart below please contact your nearest Wedgelock dealer immediately for further assistance.
  • Page 15 Parts & Service 21/09/2015 902-002-11 Rev 6 Page 15...
  • Page 16 Design & Engineering 910-300-10 (Rev 0) Page 1 of 2 Design & Engineering 910-300-10-D (REV-1) Page 1 of 4 Page 16 902-002-11 Rev 6 Parts & Service 21/09/2015...
  • Page 17 Design & Engineering Design & Engineering 910-300-10 (Rev 0) 910-300-10-D (REV-1) Page 2 of 4 Page 2 of 2 Parts & Service 21/09/2015 902-002-11 Rev 6 Page 17...
  • Page 18 Design & Engineering 910-300-10-D (REV-1) Page 3 of 4 Page 18 902-002-11 Rev 6 Parts & Service 21/09/2015...
  • Page 19 Design & Engineering 910-300-10-D (REV-1) Page 4 of 4 Parts & Service 21/09/2015 902-002-11 Rev 6 Page 19...
  • Page 20 NOTES Page 20 902-002-11 Rev 6 Parts & Service 21/09/2015...

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