Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ......iii Power Beyond VDM8 Valve ..28 Stellar Flex Hooklift Nomenclature .
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Flex36 Owner’s Manual AN OVERVIEW TO OWNER, OPERATOR AND SERVICE PERSONNEL ABOUT SAFETY As the owner or employer, it is your responsibility to instruct the operator in the safe opera- tion of this equipment and to provide the operator with properly maintained equipment. FAILURE TO READ THIS MANUAL BY ANYONE WHO WILL OPERATE, SERVICE, OR WORK AROUND THIS HOOKLIFT IS A MISUSE OF THE EQUIPMENT.
Introduction Introduction Stellar Hooklifts are designed to provide safe Stellar manufactured hooklifts in general and dependable service for a variety of and may or may not apply to your specific operations. With proper use and model. maintenance, these hooklifts will operate at peak performance for many years.
Flex36 Owner’s Manual Stellar Flex Hooklift Nomenclature The Stellar Flex is a hydraulic, body-loading device when mounted on a truck chassis. When mounted, the Stellar Flex can handle a variety of bodies ranging from flatbeds to recycling containers to dump bodies. Two independently controlled cylinders operate all the functions of the Stellar Flex.
Safety Chapter 1 - Safety anti-noise headphones, protective glasses, Please Read the Following Carefully! This breathing apparatus, and reflective jackets. portion of the manual contains information Consult your employer regarding current regarding all Stellar manufactured hooklifts. safety regulations and accident-prevention Some items contained within this chapter equipment.
Flex36 Owner’s Manual Replace any decals that are missing, dam- weight can be lifted. aged, or not legible. Keep everyone clear when loading, unload- ing, and dumping. The safety instruction plates, notices, load charts and any other sticker applied to the Do not push on fixed objects or bodies with- hooklift must be kept legible and in good out rollers with the hooklift.
Operation Chapter 2 - Operation Job-Site Set-Up Operator Requirements Thoroughly plan the lift before positioning the vehicle. Consider the following: Operation is limited to the following peo- ple: 1. The vehicle should be positioned in an A. Qualified individual. area free from overhead obstructions to B.
Flex36 Owner’s Manual Hooklift Controls Operation Overview Unloading Operation 1. Be familiar with the sequence and oper- ation of the hooklift controls. 1. Stop the truck at the location you wish to unload. 2. Each individual hooklift function should have control function decals. Replace 2.
Operation Unloading Operation 2. Put the truck in neutral and engage the PTO. 1. Stop the truck at the location you wish to unload. Run RPM as needed. 4. Pull the tilt lever until the cylinder is 3. Locate the black control lever labeled tilt. fully extended, thus releasing tabs.
Flex36 Owner’s Manual Loading Operation 2. Engage the hook to the body by maneuvering 1. Position the truck in line with the the hooklift with the red(lift) lever. body you intent to pick up. Run RPM as needed. 4. Push the black(tilt) lever until 3.
Operation Dumping Operation 1. Stop the truck at the location 2. Put the truck in neutral and engage the PTO. you wish to dump the load. Run RPM as needed. 3. Locate the red lever labeled lift. 4. Pull the lift lever to dump the body. 5.
Maintenance Chapter 3 - Maintenance 1. Hydraulic oil level. Please read the following before performing any 2. Loose parts or damage to structures or weld. maintenance on the hooklift. 3. Cylinder movement due to leakage. 1. Only authorized service personnel are to perform 4.
Flex36 Owner’s Manual Choice Lubricants for DX Bearings Greases Recommended Type of Grease Description Premium Quality Stabilized, Anti-Oxidant Lithium Base Multi-Purpose Lithium Base with 3% Molybdenum Disulfide High Drop Point Multi-Purpose Calcium Based, for General Automotive and Industrial Use Calcium Grease, Water Stabilized, High Drop Point Anti-Friction Bearing Calcium Based with EP Additives Lithium Based...
Specifications Chapter 4 - Specifications • Standard in-cab manual controls which allow for precise metering of the manual hydraulic valve. Solenoid-activated hydraulic control valve with electric remote control pendant is optional. • Ten (10) gallon capacity frame-mounted oil reservoir. • Hydraulic flow shall not exceed 16-gallons per minute. •...
Flex36 Owner’s Manual Stellar Flex36 Model 60-8 Hydraulic Hooklift Specifications Lifting Capacity: Check table 1.1 for variable lifting capabilities. Container Length: 8-foot through 9-foot. Longer bodies up to 10-feet may be accommodated if full dump angle is not required (may require special body-mounted or extendable truck-mounted bumper and additional latches to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Rear End Protection regulation 393.86 and Securing Hooklift Containers regulation 393.134).
Specifications Stellar Flex36 Model 84-10 Hydraulic Hooklift Specifications Lifting Capacity: Check table 1.1 for variable lifting capabilities. Container Length: 10-foot through 12-foot. Longer bodies up to 13-feet may be accommodated if full dump angle is not required (may require special body-mounted or extendable truck-mounted bumper and additional latches to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Rear End Protection regulation 393.86 and Securing Hooklift Containers regulation 393.134).
Flex36 Owner’s Manual Stellar Flex36 Model 108-12 Hydraulic Hooklift Specifications Lifting Capacity: Check table 1.1 for variable lifting capabilities. Container Length: 12-foot through 14-foot. Longer bodies up to 16-feet may be accommodated if full dump angle is not required (may require special body-mounted or extendable truck-mounted bumper and additional latches to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Rear End Protection regulation 393.86 and Securing Hooklift Containers regulation 393.134).
Specifications Stellar Flex36 Model 120-14 Hydraulic Hooklift Specifications Lifting Capacity: Check table 1.1 for variable lifting capabilities. Container Length: 13-foot through 15-foot. Longer bodies up to 16-feet may be accommodated if full dump angle is not required (may require special body-mounted or extendable truck-mounted bumper and additional latches to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Rear End Protection regulation 393.86 and Securing Hooklift Containers regulation 393.134).
Decals Chapter 5 - Decals Decals of Note Electrocution Hazard Decal Hands Clear Decal Location: On each side of the tilt base. Location: On each side of the tilt base. Function: To inform the operator of the hazard Function: To inform the operator of the associated with electrocution, the possible hazard associated with tilt operation, the consequences should the hazard occur, and...
Chapter 6 - Installation Installation Every hooklift installation is unique. However, certain guidelines exist that apply to every model. Listed below is a general set of chronological steps that may be followed when installing a Stellar Hooklift. If any questions arise during the installation process, feel free to contact your local dealer or Stellar Customer Service at 800-321-3741.
Flex36 Owner’s Manual Installation Steps - Basic Guidelines 1. Clear the truck frame. 2. Set the Flex on the truck frame. a. The front plate of the base needs to be at least 2” behind the cab or any equip- ment mounted behind the cab.
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Installation 7. Install cab and PTO controls. a. Use PTO brand specific installation instructions. b. See Controller Assembly Drawing (PN 38841) for details. c. See Dump Light Kit Installation 8. Mount hydraulic reservoir tank and valve bank. a. Make sure the tank isn’t too far away if cables are being used. b.
Flex36 Owner’s Manual Rotary Valve (All Models) - PN 37741 To adjust rotary valve move hooklift into stowed position. Loosen the bolts that are attaching the valve block to the dump section. Adjust rotary arm so that it is in contact with the dump plate.
15500 Flex36 Owner’s Manual Setting System Relief Pressure 14500 13500 Pressure vs. Capacity 12500 Table 1.1* 15500 11500 60 CA 14500 10500 84 CA 108 CA 13500 120 CA 9500 12500 8500 11500 7500 10500 6500 9500 5500 Never Exceed the 8500 Maximum 4500...
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Installation Setting System Relief Pressure Continued 2. Push the red (lift) lever until the boom bottoms out. 1. Engage the PTO. Run the truck at 1300 RPM. Keep pushing the lever forward until steps 3-5 are complete. 4. Adjust the system relief pressure using 4 mm allen 3.
Flex36 Owner’s Manual Installation Instructions for the Power Beyond VDM8 Valve These instructions ar intended for correct installation of power beyond on a Salami VDM8 valve bank. If any hydraulic component is integrated after this valve the power beyond must be installed correctly, or serious damage may incur to the hydraulic system. 1.
Installation Port Side Relief Installation • For some options, port side relief is required. • To install port side relief: 1. Remove plug. 2. Insert relief. 3. Replace plug • Relief can be installed on the retract or extend side of the valve bank. MAIN CYLINDER PLUG RETRACT PORT...
Installation Dump Light Kit Installation • Bolt L-bracket to front of base, drilling and tapping holes in appropriate area. • Attach dump light switch to L-bracket. • Drill and tap ¼-20 hole in bottom of secondary tube. Hole should be located directly above dump light switch when secondary is in lowered position.
Flex36 Owner’s Manual Hydraulic Schematic (Model 60-8) - PN 34616 PRESSURE FROM PUMP RETRACT EXTEND MAIN MAIN EXTEND MAIN RETRACT TILT EXTEND TILT RETRACT EXTEND ROTARY VALVE RETRACT TILT RETURN PN 34616 TO TANK 34646 HOSE .38 X 91.00 34645 HOSE .38 X 41.00 2ref NOTE: IF RESERVOIR IS MOUNTED ON CS...
Installation Hydraulic Schematic (Model 84-10)- PN 34617 PRESSURE FROM PUMP RETRACT EXTEND MAIN MAIN EXTEND MAIN RETRACT TILT EXTEND TILT RETRACT EXTEND ROTARY VALVE RETRACT TILT RETURN PN 34617 TO TANK 34648 HOSE .38 X 115.00 34645 HOSE .38 X 41.00 2ref NOTE: IF RESERVOIR IS MOUNTED ON CS 34644...
Flex36 Owner’s Manual Hydraulic Schematic (Model 108-12) - PN 34618 PRESSURE FROM PUMP RETRACT EXTEND MAIN MAIN EXTEND MAIN RETRACT TILT EXTEND TILT RETRACT EXTEND ROTARY VALVE RETRACT TILT RETURN PN 34618 TO TANK 34649 HOSE .38 X 145.00 34645 HOSE .38 X 41.00 2ref NOTE: IF RESERVOIR IS MOUNTED ON CS...
Flex36 Owner’s Manual Tilt Assembly (Optional Tall Tilt) - PN 35032 Note: This tilt assembly requires a port side relief (PN 35408) installed in the valve bank on the retract side of the main cylinder. Please refer to the port side relief drawing for installation instruc- tion.
Replacement Parts Chapter 8 - Replacement Parts Part# Description Where Used C6229 Hydraulic Filter 60-8 thru 120-14 C5552 Hydraulic Filter Strainer 60-8 thru 120-14 15462 Fill Cap Asm 60-8 thru 120-14 15463 Thermo Sight Gauge 60-8 thru 120-14 C2028 O Ring #6 Face Seal 60-8 thru 120-14 C2029 O Ring #8 Face Seal...
Troubleshooting Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting This chapter will list a number of Problem: Hydraulic system gets extremely hot. potential problems that may occur Solutions: • Make sure the hydraulic filter has been changed while operating the Hooklift. Most per the maintenance page of the Hooklift Owner’s problems are easily solved using the Manual.
Limited Warranty Statement Stellar Industries, Inc. (Stellar) warrants products designed and manufactured by Stellar to be free from defects in material and workmanship under proper use and maintenance. Products must be installed and operated in accordance with Stellar’s written instructions and capacities. The warranty period shall cover the following: Twelve (12) month warranty on parts from the date recorded by Stellar as the in-service date, not to extend beyond twenty-four (24) months from date of manufacture,...
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