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Round Module Handler
Model RMH1000M
2nd Edition, S/N 480000
Read this manual before
using this product. Failure
September 2014
to follow the instructions
MAN137
and safety precautions in
©2011
this manual can result in
serious injury or death.
Updated May 2015

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  • Page 1 Round Module Handler Model RMH1000M 2nd Edition, S/N 480000 Read this manual before using this product. Failure September 2014 to follow the instructions MAN137 and safety precautions in ©2011 this manual can result in serious injury or death. Updated May 2015...
  • Page 2 Round Module Handlers are manufactured by AMADAS Industries. You can find us on the web at: www.amadas.com or email us at: amadas@amadas.com Or contact us at: P.O. Box 1833 P.O. Box 3687 Suffolk, VA 23439 Albany, GA 31701 (mailing) (mailing)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RMH1000M Introduction Table of Contents Welcome ..........iii Specifications ........iv Dimensions ..........v 1 Safety ............ 1 Safety at All Times! ........ 2 Safety Practices ........3 Additional Safety for this Machine ..10 Transporting the RMH ..... 10 Safety Decals ........
  • Page 4 Introduction RMH1000M 4 Maintenance ........35 Warranty ..........42 READ FIRST! ........36 Before Performing Maintenance ..37 Regular Maintenance ...... 37 Parts ..........38 Lubrication ........39 Beginning of Season ......41 End of Season ........41 5/29/2015 MAN137...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    RMH1000M Introduction Welcome With origins dating back to 1963, AMADAS Industries and its predecessors have a long history of providing high-quality, reliable, and innovative equipment for the farming industry. AMADAS equipment is currently at work throughout the United States and in AMADAS many other countries.
  • Page 6 AMADAS make night work safer and more machine. convenient. The AMADAS RMH1000M is the heavy- duty solution to moving and loading round Models cotton modules. The RMH1000M has been built specifically to be compatible with the...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Length Base Only 129” Length with Mast 136” Shipping Weight Base RMH1000 3530 lbs Shipping Weight Mast RMH1010 2100 lbs Shipping Weight RMH1000M 5630 lbs Lift Height Base Only 24” Lift Height with Mast 66” Lift cylinders 3.5” x 48”...

  • Page 8: Dimensions

    Introduction RMH1000M Dimensions 100” 136” NOTE! Dimensions shown are of the RMH1000 with the RMH1010 module mast. 5/29/2015 MAN137...
  • Page 9 RMH1000M Introduction 100” 90-114” NOTE! Dimensions shown are of the RMH1000 with the RMH1010 module mast. MAN137 5/29/2015...
  • Page 10 Introduction RMH1000M NOTES viii 5/29/2015 MAN137...

  • Page 11: Safety

    RMH1000M Safety Safety Safety at All Times! ....... 2 Safety Practices ........3 Additional Safety for this Machine ..10 Transporting the RMH ..... 10 Safety Decals ........12 Decals ..........13 Decal Locations ....... 14 This symbol means: ATTENTION!

  • Page 12: Safety At All Times

    Safety RMH1000M Safety at All Times! Look for the Safety Alert Symbol! You, the operator, can help avoid accidents or injury by observing the precautions in this section and insisting that others working for or with you also follow them.

  • Page 13: Safety Practices

    RMH1000M Safety NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine. Safety Practices Transport Machine Safely • • Comply with state and local laws. Use following tow load weight ratios as guidelines: •...
  • Page 14 Safety AMADAS Digger-Inverters NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine. Avoid High Pressure Fluids CAUTION • o Seek medical treatment Use extreme care when working with immediately. Any fluid injected into...
  • Page 15 • Fill fuel tank outdoors. AMADAS DOES NOT RECOMMEND • RUNNING ANY ENGINE IN AN ENLCOSED Prevent fires by keeping machine clean AREA EVEN WITH VENTILATION. of accumulated trash, grease, and debris.
  • Page 16 Carefully follow all procedures, using only recommended equipment. • See your AMADAS dealer for MSDS on chemical products used with AMADAS Remove Accumulated Crop equipment. Debris •...
  • Page 17 RMH1000M Safety NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine. Remove Paint/Protective Coating o Allow any fumes to disperse for at least 15 minutes before welding or heating. Before Welding Or Heating •...
  • Page 18 Potentially harmful environmental or recycling center, FEMA, waste includes items such as oil, fuel, coolant, or from your AMADAS dealer. brake fluid, filters, and batteries. • Use leak-proof containers when draining fluids.
  • Page 19 RMH1000M Safety NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine. Service Tires Safely • When inflating the tires, use a clip-on Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts chuck and extension hose long enough to can cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 20: Additional Safety For This Machine

    Additional Safety for this Machine Transporting the RMH When transporting the RMH, be aware of both the height and length. When the RMH1000M is in the fully raised position, the lights rise to a height of approximately 157 inches. The forks extend behind the tractor 128 inches from the three-point hitch.
  • Page 21 RMH1000M Safety Operate the Machine Safely Set Up and Maintain Machine Safely • Do NOT climb on this handler at any time. • Do NOT make any adjustments or • attempt any maintenance while the Keep hands, feet, and clothing away handler is in operation or being towed.

  • Page 22: Safety Decals

    Safety RMH1000M Safety Decals • replacement decals, call your Safety decals identify specific hazards, as well AMADAS dealer. as general safety. A signal word ( DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is included on • Replacement safety decals are available each decal to alert you to the severity of the free of charge.

  • Page 23: Decals

    RMH1000M Safety Decals MAN137 05/29/15...

  • Page 24: Decal Locations

    Safety RMH1000M Decal Locations 80917 80934 80933 80932 80932 80935 80942 80936 05/29/15 MAN137...

  • Page 25: Preparation

    RMH1000M Preparation Preparation READ FIRST! ...........16 Post Delivery Inspection ......17 Assembly ..........17 Hydraulic System ........18 Purge the Fork Cylinder ......19 Purge the Lift Cylinder ......20 Purge the Tilting Cylinders ....21 Install the Lift Mast ........22 MAN137 5/29/2015...

  • Page 26: Read First

    • Carefully inspect the bale handler and all associated parts and equipment. • Report any evidence of damage from shipping or handling to your AMADAS representative immediately. CAUTION Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury.

  • Page 27: Post Delivery Inspection

    RMH1000M Preparation Post Delivery Inspection Assembly Your RMH1000M is delivered completely Your Round Module Handler has been assembled. However, if you have previously thoroughly inspected at the factory. When you purchased a RMH1000 and wish to add a receive your RMH, carefully check all parts, RMH1010 to complete your Round Module bolts, etc., to make sure no damage has...

  • Page 28: Hydraulic System

    Preparation RMH1000M Hydraulic System WARNING Make sure all hydraulic hoses are correctly attached and that all hose and connection designations match. Before running the RMH for the first time, purge the hydraulic system of air. This is necessary to prevent damage to the RMH and/or injury to you.

  • Page 29: Purge The Fork Cylinder

    RMH1000M Preparation Purge the Fork Cylinder 1. Check the tractor’s hydraulic system to Fork cylinders are located behind shield make sure it has the proper fluid level. 2. Attach the RMH’s hydraulic lines to the tractor’s hydraulics. Attach hydraulic lines to tractor 4.

  • Page 30: Purge The Lift Cylinder

    Preparation RMH1000M Purge the Lift Cylinder 2. Cycle the lift cylinders several times by 1. Raise the mast until the handler is at raising the mast several times to make maximum height. sure all air is out of the system.

  • Page 31: Purge The Tilting Cylinders

    RMH1000M Preparation Purge the Tilting Cylinders 2. Cycle the lift cylinders by tilting the mast 1. Using the tractor hydraulics, raise the mast forward and back as in the photos several off the ground and tilt until the tilting times until all air is purged out of the cylinders are fully extended.

  • Page 32: Install The Lift Mast

    Preparation RMH1000M Install the Lift Mast If you purchased the RM1000M as a complete unit, it will arrive completely assembled and the assembly shown here is not required. If Install rear roller you purchase the RMH1000 and RM1010 separately, you will need to connect both units as described.
  • Page 33 RMH1000M Preparation Install the Lift Mast 5. Install the clamp to hold the hoses in place 7. Install the second clamp as shown in the on top of the RMH. photo. Install clamp here Install clamp here 6. Continue routing the hoses over the back of the RMH as shown in the photo below.
  • Page 34 Preparation RMH1000M NOTES 5/29/2015 MAN137...

  • Page 35: Operation

    RMH1000M Operation Operation READ FIRST! ...........26 Before Beginning ........27 Tractor Hitch ..........27 Attaching the Tractor ......27 Lower Hitch Points ........28 Top Hitch Point ........29 Support Feet .........30 Transporting the RMH ......31 Fork Operation .........32 Fork Balance ........32 Side Shift Movement ......32 Optional Shock Absorber ......32...

  • Page 36: Read First

    Operation RMH1000M READ FIRST! CAUTION This chapter contains instructions for starting up your machine and using it the first time. Before you start your bale handler, please make sure to: • Read Chapter 1, Safety, before beginning the setup procedure.

  • Page 37: Before Beginning

    RMH. Adjust the tractor’s top link so that the • Follow all instructions in Chapter 2, RMH1000M’s forks sit level with the ground Preparation. when the unit is lowered, as shown below. Tractor Hitch The AMADAS RMH1000 and RMH1000M are...

  • Page 38: Lower Hitch Points

    Operation RMH1000M Lower Hitch Points Position and pin setting for CAT IV There are two lower hitch points on the RMH. The following photos show how to set the link and pins for use with each CAT of hitch. Lower hitch points...

  • Page 39: Top Hitch Point

    RMH1000M Operation Top Hitch Point The photo to the right shows the upper hitch point and how to use each category of hitch. Upper hitch point CAT IV CAT IVN here CAT III here MAN137 5/29/2015...

  • Page 40: Support Feet

    Operation RMH1000M Support Feet 1. Once the RMH is properly hitched to the tractor and the hitch is raised, pull out the clip and pin from each support foot and remove the support. Clip Support foot in storage Clip position...

  • Page 41: Transporting The Rmh

    RMH1000M Operation Transporting the RMH Always transport the RMH at the lowest practical height. When lifted to its full height, the lights on the RMH extend 157 inches above the ground. Also keep in mind when transporting how far the forks stick out behind the tractor, 128 inches from the three-point hitch.

  • Page 42: Fork Operation

    1 to 2” to use as shock Fork Balance absorbers. The RMH1000M’s forks are balanced to keep the bale centered when closed. However, as they open unevenly, they are not balanced when in a partially open position.

  • Page 43: Fork Positions

    RMH1000M Operation Fork Positions Forks down and shifted left The following photos show the forks in the different positions possible: Forks down and closed Forks down and shifted right Forks down and fully open Forks fully raised MAN137 5/29/2015...
  • Page 44 Operation RMH1000M NOTES 5/29/2015 MAN137...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    RMH1000M Maintenance Maintenance READ FIRST! ...........36 Before Performing Maintenance ....37 Regular Maintenance ......37 Parts .............38 Lubrication ..........39 Beginning of Season ........41 End of Season ..........41 MAN137 5/29/2015...

  • Page 46: Read First

    If you need to replace any machine parts, NEVER operate the machine without please refer to your Parts Catalog for part replacing all shields. numbers and contact your AMADAS dealer. Before you begin maintenance on your bale WARNING handler, please make sure to: •...

  • Page 47: Before Performing Maintenance

    RMH1000M Maintenance Before Performing Maintenance When performing maintenance on this RMH: • Do NOT make any adjustments or attempt any maintenance while the RMH is in operation or being towed. • Follow all safety warnings indicated by the decals on the RHM or in this manual.

  • Page 48: Parts

    Maintenance RMH1000M Parts If you need to replace any parts, please contact your AMADAS dealer. Refer to your Parts Catalog for part numbers. When you order parts, have the model and serial numbers available. These are located on plates as shown.

  • Page 49: Lubrication

    RMH1000M Maintenance Lubrication IMPORTANT! It is important to the safety The RMH1000M requires daily lubrication to and efficiency of your RMH that regular maintain optimum performance. Lubricate as lubrication maintenance follows: performed. Failure to lubricate and maintain your RMH can cause premature •...
  • Page 50 Maintenance RMH1000M Grease Point Locations Grease points Grease point 5/29/2015 MAN137...

  • Page 51: Beginning Of Season

    RMH1000M Maintenance Beginning of Season End of Season Before you begin using your RMH at the Perform the following maintenance at the end beginning of each season, do the following: of each season to make sure your RMH is properly stored for the winter: 1.
  • Page 52 The selling dealer makes no warranty of his own on any item warranted by AMADAS, and makes no warranty on other items. The dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of AMADAS, or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.

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