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  • Page 1 UTOMIZER ERSA AINTENANCE ANUAL...
  • Page 3 ™ UTOMIZER ERSA AINTENANCE MANUAL...
  • Page 4 Liability Labrie Environmental Group assumes no liabilty for any incidental, consequential, or other liability that might result from the use of the information contained in this document. All risks and damages, incidental or otherwise, arising from the use or misuse of the information contained herein are entirely the responsability of the user.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Warning ........................................ 2 Service and Maintenance on the A ™ ....................3 UTOMIZER ERSA To Contact Labrie Plus ..................................4 In the U.S....................................... 4 In Canada ...................................... 4 Safety ................... 5 Conventions ....................................... 5 Basic Safety Notions ..................................5 Responsibilities ....................................
  • Page 6 iv Table of Contents Removing Packer Cylinders ..............................31 Finishing Up Packer Cylinder Replacement ........................31 Sliding Shoes ....................................31 Testing for Excessive Wear ..............................32 Before Replacing Sliding Shoes ............................32 Accessing the Sliding Shoes ..............................33 Replacing the Sliding Shoes ..............................35 Testing for Proper Sliding Shoe Installation ........................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents v Greasing the Crusher Panel (optional) ........................... 83 Tailgate and Body Hinges ................................84 Inspecting Body-Chassis Hinges ............................84 Lubricating Tailgate Locking Mechanisms ........................84 Packer Lubrication Points ................................87 Hopper Door ....................................88 Hydraulic System ..............89 General Maintenance ...................................
  • Page 8 Tailgate Locking Mechanism ..............................155 Tailgate Unlocking Spontaneously ..........................157 Tailgate Lowering Spontaneously ..........................157 Programming ................159 Labrie’s IFM Electronic Control Module ..........................159 Programming the Packer Multi-Cycle Feature ......................159 Allison Transmission Programming ............................. 162 Programmed Parameters ..............................162 Engine Programming Parameters ............................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    ERSA Operator Manual. Parts and assemblies For parts and assemblies for the A UTOMIZER ERSA ™, with their respective Labrie numbers for ordering purposes, please refer to the A UTOMIZER ™ Parts Manual. ERSA About the Schematics For schematics concerning body parts, refer to the ™...

  • Page 10: Introducing The Automizerv Ersa And

    ™ with UTOMIZER ERSA more than one worker, they shall advise Labrie Environmental Group of this situation. Labrie will then determine and supply, at the customer’s expense, the safety items that are required in such a case. For more information on this, please contact LabriePlus (see page 4).
  • Page 11 For technical support and parts ordering, the serial number of your vehicle is required. Therefore, MPORTANT Labrie Environmental Group recommends to keep record of the information found on the VIN plate, which is located in the cab. Service and Maintenance on the A...

  • Page 12: To Contact Labrie Plus

    4 Introduction To Contact Labrie Plus In the U.S. Address: 1981 W. Snell Road Oshkosh, WI 54904 Toll Free: 1-800-231-2771 Telephone: 1-920-233-2770 General Fax: 1-920-232-2496 Sales Fax: 1-920-232-2498 Parts and warranty: During business hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Standard Time...

  • Page 13: Safety

    Safety It is mandatory to read the entire Operator Manual before performing any maintenance task on this vehicle. Conventions Danger! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 14: Responsibilities

    6 Safety Danger! Never get in the hopper area when the engine is running. Only authorized personnel may do so following a lockout/tagout procedure (See Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10.) Responsibilities Safety is everybody’s responsibility. Both employer and employee must play their part to ensure the safety of the operator, the vehicle, and its immediate surroundings.

  • Page 15: Employee's Responsibilities

    Safety 7 Employee’s Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the employee: To enforce all safety measures to meet the requirements established by the employer. To operate the A ™ only after having received instruction and training. UTOMIZER ERSA To perform routine daily unit inspections. To immediately report any damage or malfunction of the vehicle to the employer or supervisor.

  • Page 16: General Precautions

    In such cases, Labrie Environmental Group must be informed of every and all units that will be MPORTANT operated by more than one worker. Labrie Environmental Group will then determine and supply, at the customer’s expense, the required safety items.

  • Page 17: Welding

    Safety 9 Do not operate this vehicle if there are any signs of damage or incomplete repairs. Report any doubts that you might have and any safety service requirements regarding this vehicle to a supervisor. When removing nylon locknuts, always replace them with new ones. For any cleaning, inspection or repair work that has to be done between the body and chassis, always use the body safety prop.

  • Page 18: Fire

    10 Safety Fire The employer must inform and train all personnel on the measures that must be taken in case of a vehicle and/or loaded body catching fire. Anytime a loaded vehicle is brought inside a garage, fire extinguishers shall be close at hand. Danger! Do not perform any repair or maintenance on a vehicle that has not been unloaded.

  • Page 19: Body Safety Prop

    Safety 11 Figure 2-2 Master switch Put an “O ” tag on the driver’s wheel and on the front windshield. ERVICE Use safety props to block any system that could move by gravity (open tailgate, raised body, etc.). Drain all air tanks. Verify and inspect any security device and/or mechanism to make sure there is no bypass and they are all functional.
  • Page 20 12 Safety Figure 2-3 Body safety prop To set the body safety prop: Make sure that there is enough clearance above the body to raise it safely. Start the engine. Raise the body until the safety prop is free to tilt under it. Release the safety prop using the safety prop handle and position it adequately.

  • Page 21: Putting The Body Safety Prop Back In Place

    Safety 13 Putting the Body Safety Prop Back in Place To put the body safety prop back in place: Make sure that there is enough clearance above the body to raise it safely. Start the engine. Raise the body until the safety prop can move freely. Put the safety prop back in its place.
  • Page 22 14 Safety To set the tailgate safety prop: Make sure that the body is empty. Remove the tailgate-locking mechanism safety pins. Figure 2-6 Safety pin Start the engine. Turn on the pump. Danger! Prior to raising the tailgate, make sure that no one is standing behind the vehicle and that the body is empty.

  • Page 23: Putting The Tailgate Safety Prop Back In Place

    Safety 15 Putting the Tailgate Safety Prop Back in Place To put the tailgate safety prop back in its home position: Start the engine. Turn on the pump. Raise the tailgate by about 3 feet. Raise the tailgate safety prop. Figure 2-8 Raising the tailgate safety prop Release your grip on the safety prop to set it in its home position.

  • Page 24: Shutting Down The Vehicle

    16 Safety Shutting Down the Vehicle If the vehicle has to be stored for an extended period of time, follow the chassis manufacturer’s shutdown and maintenance requirements. Also: Park the vehicle on a hard level surface, and apply the parking brake. Make sure that all moving parts are in their home position (tailgate, arm, body, crusher panel, packer, etc.).
  • Page 25 Safety 17 Make sure that the main valve (ball valve) on the hydraulic tank is fully open before starting the vehicle (see Figure 2-12). : The hydraulic tank model can vary based on the options installed on the vehicle. Warning! Failure to fully open the main valve will cause immediate damage to the pump, even if the pump is turned off.
  • Page 26 18 Safety...

  • Page 27: General Maintenance

    Clean the contact surface between the body and chassis. Labrie Environmental Group recommends cleaning the chassis after every unloading. Remove any stacked garbage in the hopper area.

  • Page 28: Preventive Maintenance Chart

    20 General Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Chart Component/System Verification Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Page Limit switches Proper adjustment of See page 56 the limit switches is imperative Check and clean area around switches Lubrication Lubricate the packer See page 80 and its accessories. See lubrication chart on side of the vehicle Wiring System...
  • Page 29 General Maintenance 21 Component/System Verification Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Page Hydraulic system Check oil level in tank, See page 98 and refill if necessary Check if the ball valve is See page 117 open on main tank Check on ground for overnight leaks Check cylinders, pump, See page 117...

  • Page 30: Hopper

    22 General Maintenance Hopper The area behind the packer must be cleaned out every day. The packer will not work properly if waste accumulates in this area; it could cause severe damage to the packer and other related parts. Cleaning the hopper consists of three steps: Preparing for clean-up Cleaning up...

  • Page 31: Cleaning The Hopper Area

    General Maintenance 23 Turn off the hydraulic pump and stop the engine. Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10). Cleaning the Hopper Area Once the hopper has been prepared for clean-up: Open the clean-out traps on each side of the hopper (see Figure 3-3).
  • Page 32 24 General Maintenance Figure 3-5 Floating panel With a scraper or pressurised water, remove all accumulated dirt behind the packer, particularly under the cylinder brackets and side rails (see Figure 3-6). Figure 3-6 Area behind the packer Remove debris through the clean-out traps (see Figure 3-7). Figure 3-7 Removing debris through the clean-out trap...

  • Page 33: Inspecting After Clean-Up

    ERSA strength steel wear plates. Because the packing system is put to such intensive use (1,000 to 3,000 cycles per day), Labrie Environmental Group recommends that operators perform a daily visual inspection of the packer and its components. Maintenance personnel must perform weekly inspection and maintenance. Greasing all moving parts on a daily basis is very important and proper adjustment of the proximity switches is mandatory, especially on vehicles equipped with a multi-cycle feature.

  • Page 34: Preparing For Packer Inspection

    26 General Maintenance Any problems found on the packing system must be corrected immediately. In case of problem, contact your distributor. Danger! Always lock out and tag out the vehicle when inspecting or performing maintenance on it (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10). Preparing for Packer Inspection To prepare the packer for inspection: Start the engine and engage the hydraulic pump.

  • Page 35: Before Removing The Packer Panel

    General Maintenance 27 Figure 3-10 Hopper side rails Side rail Check out for leaks on hydraulic hoses and tubes. Tighten leaking connections and/or replace defective hoses. Verify cylinder rods: Make sure that cylinder rod ends are clear of debris. 5 a. Make sure that cylinder rods have no scratches that may cause the cylinder to leak oil.

  • Page 36: Removing The Packer Panel

    28 General Maintenance Extend the packer panel to within 12 inches of the end of the stroke. : To extend (or retract) the packer over a short distance, push the green (or yellow) button and then push the red button immediately. Repeat the process until the packer has reached the desired position.

  • Page 37: Packer Cylinders

    General Maintenance 29 Packer Cylinders Packer cylinders that become defective through time need to be replaced. To do so, you first have to access the cylinder, remove it, and then properly finish cylinder replacement. These steps are explained in the following pages. Accessing Packer Cylinders Caution! Packer cylinders must be removed with a proper lifting device.
  • Page 38 30 General Maintenance Figure 3-12 Removing cylinder pins Access cover Cylinder Roller pins assembly Remove the roller assemblies on the follower panels (see Follower Panel Roller Assemblies on page 47). Fold the follower panels over the packer (see Figure 3-13). Figure 3-13 Folded follower panel...

  • Page 39: Removing Packer Cylinders

    General Maintenance 31 Removing Packer Cylinders Caution! Packer cylinders must be removed with a proper lifting device. This task must be performed by two people. To remove the packer cylinder: Retract the cylinders. Stop the hydraulic pump and the engine. Remove the hydraulic hoses from the cylinder (use absorbent material to catch oil spills).

  • Page 40: Testing For Excessive Wear

    32 General Maintenance Figure 3-14 Sliding shoe Testing for Excessive Wear To test for excessive wear: Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10). With a pry bar, try to move the packer vertically and horizontally. It should not move vertically by more than 3 ⁄...

  • Page 41: Accessing The Sliding Shoes

    General Maintenance 33 Accessing the Sliding Shoes To do so: Go behind the packer and, with a grinder or cutting tools, remove the welds from both sliding shoes (see Figure 3-15). Figure 3-15 Welds to remove From the cab, start the engine, engage the hydraulic pump and extend the packer to about 18 inches before the end of the stroke.
  • Page 42 34 General Maintenance Figure 3-17 Retaining bolts : To extend (or retract) the packer over a short distance, push the green (or yellow) button and then push the red button immediately. Repeat the process until the packer has reached the desired position.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Sliding Shoes

    General Maintenance 35 Figure 3-19 Packer retracting, exposing the sliding shoe Sliding shoe Replacing the Sliding Shoes Once you gained access to the sliding shoe, as explained above: Remove the old sliding shoe and tubing. With a grinder, make sure to remove the welds on the floor guide. Align the new sliding shoe in front of the packer and slowly extend the packer to make the sliding shoe go under the packer.

  • Page 44: Testing For Proper Sliding Shoe Installation

    36 General Maintenance Testing for Proper Sliding Shoe Installation To do so: Run the packer a few times. Danger! Never enter the hopper while the packer is moving. If the packer is binding, apply primer paint on the floor guide to find out where the interference Run the packer a few times again.

  • Page 45: Upper Wear Pads

    General Maintenance 37 Upper Wear Pads When the packer moves vertically by more than 3 ⁄ 16 of an inch (with a pry bar), the upper wear pads must be replaced or adjusted depending on the setup within your vehicle. The upper wear pad replacement procedure will be described first, then the upper wear pad adjustment procedure will be described.

  • Page 46: Replacing Upper Wear Pads

    38 General Maintenance Replacing Upper Wear Pads Figure 3-21 Upper wear pad replacement To do so: Prepare for replacement (see Before Replacing Upper Wear Pads on page 37). Once this is done, remove the packer cylinder access cover on the packer panel. Figure 3-22 Packer cylinder access cover Remove the rear cylinder pins.

  • Page 47: Adjusting Upper Wear Pads

    General Maintenance 39 Adjusting Upper Wear Pads In newer units, upper wear pads can sometimes be adjusted instead of being replaced provided that they are not completely worn out. The following is a procedure for adjusting upper wear pads. Figure 3-23 Upper wear pad adjustment setup Upper guide Upper wear pad...
  • Page 48 40 General Maintenance Extend the packer panel sufficiently to have enough room to work behind the packer. : To extend (or retract) the packer over a short distance, push the green (or yellow) button and then push the red button immediately. Repeat the process until the packer has reached the desired position.
  • Page 49 General Maintenance 41 Figure 3-26 Set of nuts On the right-hand side of the packer, loosen all three nuts without removing them (Figure 3-27). Figure 3-27 Loosening nut Allen bolt With an Allen key rachet, proceed with the upper wear pad adjustment by turning the Allen bolts clockwise or counterclockwise (Figure 3-28).
  • Page 50 42 General Maintenance Figure 3-28 Adjusting the upper wear pad : Turn the Allen bolts clockwise to reduce the gap between the upper wear pad and the guide. Turn the Allen bolts counterclockwise to increase the gap between the upper wear pad and the guide.

  • Page 51: Lower Wear Pads

    General Maintenance 43 Repeat steps 6 to 8 to adjust the left-hand side upper wear pad. : You can start the upper wear pad adjustment at either side of the packer, then proceed with the other side. Lower Wear Pads Danger! Always lock out and tag out the vehicle when inspecting or performing maintenance on it (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10) .

  • Page 52: Floor Guides

    44 General Maintenance Figure 3-30 Floating panel and retaining screws Retaining screws Floating panel Wear Replace the old wear pad with a new one. Ensure proper positioning. Put retaining screws back in place and tighten them up. Close the floating panel. Warning! Keep hands and fingers away from the pinch point of the floating panel.
  • Page 53 General Maintenance 45 Figure 3-31 Stitch welds Stitch welds Floor guide Clean the hopper floor and wall surfaces. Position the new guides on the hopper floor using the marks made in step 2 (do not tack or weld yet). Figure 3-32 Packer sitting on the floor guide Pull the packer towards the rear of the body Tack weld the floor guides to the hopper floor.

  • Page 54: Finishing Floor Guide Replacement

    46 General Maintenance Figure 3-33 Welds on both sides of the floor guide Adjust the packer wipers on both sides (UHMW plastic). Figure 3-34 Packer wipers Reinstall the packer cylinder pins. Finishing Floor Guide Replacement To do so: Slowly retract the packer under the rails until the end of the packer stroke. Tack weld the floor guides to the hopper floor behind the packer.

  • Page 55: Follower Panel Roller Assemblies

    General Maintenance 47 Figure 3-35 Welds on both sides of the floor guide Extend the packer to the middle of the hopper and verify the alignment with the hopper side rails. Stitch weld the floor guides. Figure 3-36 Welds on both sides of the floor guide FCAW 3 ⁄...

  • Page 56: Replacing The Bottom Roller Assembly

    48 General Maintenance Replacing the Bottom Roller Assembly To replace the bottom roller assembly of the follower panel: Fully retract the packer. Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10). Remove the floating panel (see Lower Wear Pads on page 43).

  • Page 57: Rollers

    General Maintenance 49 Rollers If the roller itself has to be replaced because of wear, apply the following procedure: Once the roller has been removed from the follower panel (see Follower Panel Roller Assemblies on page 47), remove the external snap ring. Figure 3-38 Removing the external snap ring Remove the washer.

  • Page 58: Body Hoist

    50 General Maintenance Body Hoist Because of its frequent use, the body hoist needs to be inspected to ensure proper operation at all times. Figure 3-40 Body hoist Inspecting the Body Hoist The body hoist should be visually inspected every week as part of regular maintenance. Check for leaks, cracks and loose parts that could cause failure.
  • Page 59 General Maintenance 51 Check the gland on each cylinder section. If the gap between the gland and the tube is wider than 1 ⁄ 8 of an inch, you must call LabriePlus immediately. Should the gap between the tube and the gland be wider than 1 inch, you must stop using the vehicle immediately and repair the cylinder (see Replacing the Body Hoist on page 52).

  • Page 60: Replacing The Body Hoist

    52 General Maintenance Replacing the Body Hoist Danger! Never prop a loaded body. Unload the body prior to doing any repairs. To replace the body hoist: Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10). Disconnect the hydraulic hose and fitting.
  • Page 61 General Maintenance 53 Remove all four bolts from the cylinder cover pillow blocks. The pillow blocks will remain in place. Figure 3-46 Cover pillow blocks Using a lifting device, lift the body just enough to be able to lower the safety prop under the body. The cylinder will remain in place.

  • Page 62: Tailgate Seals And Hinges

    54 General Maintenance Tailgate Seals and Hinges Tailgate hinge pins must not show any sign of wear or metal fatigue. The retaining bolts must be kept tight. The tailgate rubber seal must not show any signs of damage. Replace if necessary. Figure 3-47 Rubber seal...

  • Page 63: Proximity And Limit Switches

    General Maintenance 55 Proximity and Limit Switches Proximity and limit switches act as remote electrical on/off switches and must be adjusted properly. Warning Proximity and limit switches must function properly. Serious damage to the equipment, injuries or death may occur if you operate the machinery with improperly adjusted switches.

  • Page 64: Limit Switch Adjustment

    56 General Maintenance Limit Switch Adjustment To adjust the limit switch: Loosen limit switch nut. Move the lever arm to the approximate position where the switch is to be triggered. Tighten nut. To fine tune the adjustment, loosen nut slightly. With a flathead screwdriver, turn the adjusting screw located at the center of the nut until a click is heard.

  • Page 65: Adjusting Packer Extend Proximity Switch

    General Maintenance 57 The proximity switch light should turn on when the target is detected; if not, repeat the adjustment procedure. Adjusting Packer Extend Proximity Switch Danger! Always lock out and tag out the vehicle when inspecting or performing maintenance on it (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10) .
  • Page 66 58 General Maintenance If the packer stops before or after reaching the fully extended position, adjust the switch as follows: Important This procedure must be performed by two people. To adjust the packer extend proximity switch: Start the engine and engage the hydraulic pump. Push the green button on the packer control station to extend the packer about one inch back from the fully extended position.

  • Page 67: Adjusting Packer Retract Proximity Switch

    General Maintenance 59 Tighten back up both bolts. Make sure that the proximity switch detects the plate properly. Ideally, there should be a gap of approximately 3/16 of an inch between the proximity switch and the plate. If this is not the case, apply the following procedure: To adjust the gap between the proximity switch and the plate: On the proximity switch, loosen the nuts located on each side of the proximity switch bracket (see Figure 3-52).
  • Page 68 60 General Maintenance Two proximity switches control the packer range of motion. Both are located on front right-hand side body corner. The proximity switch that allows lowering the crusher panel when the packer is in the home position and stops the packer during retraction (packer retract) is located to the left of the packer extend proximity switch (see Figure 3-53).
  • Page 69 General Maintenance 61 Figure 3-54 Packer retracted about one inch before end of stroke When the packer reaches the correct position, push the red emergency S button. Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10). Locate the packer retract proximity switch on the right-hand side of the body (see Figure 3-53).

  • Page 70: Adjusting Body-Raised Limit Switch

    62 General Maintenance Figure 3-55 Proximity switch Plate Bracket Bolts Nuts Switch Adjusting Body-Raised Limit Switch Danger! Always lock out and tag out the vehicle when inspecting or performing maintenance on it (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10) . A limit switch located on the vehicle chassis activates the backup alarm and a warning buzzer, and turns on a warning light inside the cab as soon as the body is raised about 12 inches from the chassis.

  • Page 71: Adjusting Tailgate Unlocked Proximity Switch

    General Maintenance 63 This safety feature is provided to warn people around that the vehicle is unloading and to tell the operator that the body is still raised. To adjust the body raised limit switch: Loosen limit switch nut. Move the body to the approximate position where the switch is to be triggered. The warning buzzer shall sound as soon as the body is about 12 inches above the chassis.
  • Page 72 64 General Maintenance Figure 3-57 Tailgate proximity switch (locked position) Plate Proximity switch Figure 3-58 Tailgate proximity switch (unlocked position) Proximity switch Plate To adjust the tailgate unlocked proximity switch: Start the engine and engage the hydraulic system. Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10). Loosen the nuts located on each side of the proximity switch bracket (see Figure 3-59).

  • Page 73: Adjusting Tailgate Fully Open Proximity Switch (Optional)

    General Maintenance 65 Figure 3-59 Tailgate proximity switch Plate Proximity switch Adjust the proximity switch so that the switch can be triggered by the plate as the cylinder head moves down. There should be a gap of approximately 3/16 of an inch between the plate and the switch.

  • Page 74: Adjusting Hopper Door Proximity Switch

    66 General Maintenance To adjust the tailgate fully open proximity switch: Fully open the tailgate. Adjust the switch so that it detects the target. warning light turns on. BODY RAISE ALLOWED Slightly close the tailgate to about an inch. The proximity switch should not detect the target and the warning light BODY RAISE ALLOWED turns off.

  • Page 75: Adjusting Crusher Panel Up Limit Switch (Optional)

    General Maintenance 67 The proximity switch light should turn on when the target is detected; if not, repeat the adjustment procedure. Adjusting Crusher Panel Up Limit Switch (Optional) The crusher panel up limit switch disables the arm operation when the crusher panel is not in its stowed position and redirects the arm power to the crusher panel up function when the arm joystick deadman switch is activated.

  • Page 76: Adjusting Arm Stowed Limit Switches (2)

    68 General Maintenance Adjusting Arm Stowed Limit Switches (2) The arm stowed limit switches turn on the warning lights in the dashboard when the ARM OUT operator extends the arm or closes the gripper. If these limit switches are misaligned, the warning lights on the dashboard may continue to flash even if the gripper is fully open and the arm fully retracted.

  • Page 77: Adjusting End-Of-Stroke Limit Switch

    General Maintenance 69 Tighten back up nut. 3 c. Slightly close the gripper or extend the arm out (about 1 inch). The warning lights ARM OUT should start flashing. Repeat the procedure until the limit switches are properly adjusted. Danger! All limit switches MUST be working at all times.

  • Page 78: Adjusting Auto-Closing Limit Switch

    70 General Maintenance Danger! Do not stand directly in the path of the arm while carrying out these adjustments. Adjusting Auto-Closing Limit Switch Located at the bottom of the arm just above the end-of-stroke limit switch, the auto-closing limit switch is part of the grabber auto-closing system. Figure 3-61 Auto-closing limit switch To adjust the auto-closing limit switch:...

  • Page 79: Adjusting Climb Cushioning Limit Switch

    General Maintenance 71 Completely lower the grabber and adjust the limit switch so that it clicks as soon as the target is detected. Perform a few up-and-down cycles of the grabber. Each time it is raised, the grabber should close automatically in order not to hit the vehicle. If the system does not work properly, it may be necessary to replace the limit switch.

  • Page 80: Adjusting Grabber Limit Switch

    72 General Maintenance Adjusting Grabber Limit Switch The grabber limit switch is located near one of the grabber cylinder (Figure 3-63). When the grabber is completely open, this limit switch prevents the arm from being lifted up. This way, there is no chance for the grabber to hit the truck when a cart is collected near it (zero grab).

  • Page 81: Fuel Filter Replacement

    General Maintenance 73 Fuel Filter Replacement Fuel filter needs to be replaced periodically according to manufacturer’s specifications. If your ™ unit is a Mack LEU, special procedure must be followed to change the UTOMIZER ERSA fuel filter. To change the fuel filter of your A ™...

  • Page 82: Painting And Finishing

    74 General Maintenance Painting and Finishing Type of surface finishing and painting finishing recommended: SURFACE PREPARATION Grit blasting (#50) or sandblasting (#80) for a 1.4 to 2.4-mil deep profile. PRIMARY COAT: Dupont Black Urethane Primer #373p27678 to get a minimum thickness of 2 mils (dry). FINISHING COAT: Dupont Emron Elite Paint 2-mil-deep single coat (dry).

  • Page 83: Lubrication

    Lubrication LUBRICATE, LUBRICATE, LUBRICATE! Insufficient lubrication is a major cause of component failure on all refuse vehicles. The A UTOMIZER ERSA ™, like most equipment, has many points that require grease. See the following sections for detailed lubrication points on packer, cylinder pins, hopper door hinges and body-chassis hinges.

  • Page 84: Engine Oil

    It is recommended to have hydraulic oil tested and analysed by a lab to prevent hydraulic system or pump failures. This will also optimize the oil change frequency. Apply the following procedure to take oil samples on Labrie vehicles. : The procedure may differ from other laboratories sample kits.

  • Page 85: Taking An Oil Sample

    Lubrication 77 Figure 4-1 Oil sample coupler Hydraulic tank Sample coupler Filter cover Remove the cap from the sample coupler and clean the coupler with a clean rag. Push on the coupler spring ball (see Figure 4-2) using a small tip to purge oil before taking a sample.
  • Page 86 78 Lubrication Figure 4-3 Vent cap Remove the protective cap from the probe. Figure 4-4 Probe cap and tip Install the probe on the coupler to fill the sample bottle. Use an EMA coupler with M16 × 2.0 threads. Figure 4-5 Installing the probe on the coupler Probe Fill the bottle to the level mark (the pump must be engaged to do this).
  • Page 87 Lubrication 79 Figure 4-6 Recommended oil level Once the sample is taken, remove the probe from the coupler and pull out the probe to remove it from the bottle (see Figure 4-7). Figure 4-7 Pulling out the probe from the bottle Put the seal cover over the bottle cap.

  • Page 88: Lubrication Charts

    80 Lubrication Figure 4-9 Identification form (sticker) Lubrication Charts Lubrication charts found in this manual may differ from the ones displayed on the vehicles. For lubrication indications, always refer to the charts on the vehicles. Figure 4-10 Lubrication charts on a vehicle...
  • Page 89 Lubrication 81 Figure 4-11 Lubrication chart - Automizer...
  • Page 90 82 Lubrication Figure 4-12 Lubrication chart - Versa Hand arm...

  • Page 91: Greasing The Crusher Panel (Optional)

    Lubrication 83 Caution! Never grease the side rails and the outside of rollers. Sand and other abrasives stick to grease. This results in premature component wear. Caution! Because of their intensive use, the packer and its accessories must be lubricated every working day.

  • Page 92: Tailgate And Body Hinges

    84 Lubrication Tailgate and Body Hinges Inspecting Body-Chassis Hinges The body-chassis hinges should be lubricated monthly. Also, check for cracks or corrosion. Any crack must be reported, and repaired by qualified personnel. If necessary, contact LabriePlus for technical support. Danger! Do not operate this equipment if there are any signs of damage or incomplete repairs.
  • Page 93 Lubrication 85 Also, inspect the welds around hinges. The proper working condition of the following components is also to be checked: Tailgate hydraulic cylinders Cylinder pins and circlips Tailgate hinges and pins Wear on the locking mechanism Wear on the tailgate lock pins Tailgate rubber seal Caution! Excessive wear might compromise the proper working condition of the tailgate.
  • Page 94 86 Lubrication Figure 4-18 Cylinder retaining ring Cylinder retaining ring...

  • Page 95: Packer Lubrication Points

    Lubrication 87 Packer Lubrication Points...

  • Page 96: Hopper Door

    88 Lubrication Hopper Door Hopper door latch Hopper door hinges...

  • Page 97: Hydraulic System

    Hydraulic System As with all hydraulic systems, it may be necessary to periodically check and adjust the pressure relief settings. It may be that a major hydraulic component has been changed, that the vehicle is not performing in terms of payload, or that the vehicle has recently been put into service and the system requires adjustment following a run-in period.
  • Page 98 : The ball valve on the hydraulic tank must be completely open before engaging the pump or starting the engine. Labrie Environmental Group requires that the hydraulic fluid and return oil filter be changed and that the strainer be cleaned before changing the hydraulic pump.

  • Page 99: Introducing The Dual Vane Pump

    Hydraulic System 91 Introducing the Dual Vane Pump ™ vehicles are equipped with a dual vane pump. Both sections of the dual UTOMIZER ERSA vane pump are activated by two electric solenoid valves. One is mounted on the pump and the other on the chassis (see Figure 5-2).

  • Page 100: Directional Control Valve

    92 Hydraulic System Directional Control Valve ™ vehicles are equipped with a directional control valve (see Figure 5-3). As UTOMIZER ERSA part of the body vane pump, this control valve powers all body functions (tailgate, body hoist, and packer). Figure 5-3 Directional control valve Body hoist Packer...

  • Page 101: Proportional Valve

    Hydraulic System 93 Proportional Valve ™ vehicles are also equipped with a proportional valve (see Figure 5-4). As UTOMIZER ERSA part of the arm vane pump, this valve powers all arm functions (gripper open/close, arm extend/ retract, etc.) and other options (crusher panel, etc.). As such, the amount of flow coming out of it will be according to the position of the spool.

  • Page 102: Inspecting The Pump

    94 Hydraulic System Inspecting the Pump The hydraulic pump is powered by the vehicle engine through a drive shaft. The pump should be visually inspected every working day. Figure 5-5 Pump When inspecting the pump: Start the engine and engage the hydraulic pump. The pump should turn freely without excessive noise or vibrations.
  • Page 103 Hydraulic System 95 Apply Loctite 243 (medium strength) on the bolt before assembly. Install a steel wire on the yoke bolt (the wire must be fixed tight around the bolt).
  • Page 104 96 Hydraulic System Figure 5-6 Steel wire on yoke Drive shaft Yoke Bolt Steel wire Use the following parts: QUB00700 (bolt) and 154503 (steel wire). For spline drive shaft, do the following: Locate the hole with the yoke bolt (the yoke must be fully engaged on shaft).
  • Page 105 Hydraulic System 97...

  • Page 106: Priming A New Pump

    98 Hydraulic System Apply Loctite 243 (medium strength) on the bolt before assembly. Install a steel wire on the yoke bolt (the wire must be fixed tight around the bolt) (see Figure 5-6). Use the following parts: QUB00700 (bolt) and 154503 (steel wire). Priming a New Pump To prevent cavitation or air in the hydraulic system after installing a new pump or even when flushing the hydraulic system, make sure to prime the pump before starting the engine.
  • Page 107 Hydraulic System 99 Clean the strainer and replace the filter element inside the tank after the first 50 hours of service (see Cleaning the Strainer on page 113 and Replacing Filter Elements on page 114). Figure 5-7 Filter housing element For more information on maintenance schedule, see Preventive Maintenance Chart on page 20.
  • Page 108 100 Hydraulic System Figure 5-9 Steel hydraulic tank Filter Breather Suction Safety valve Filler cap Oil temp./level gauge Access panel...

  • Page 109: Adjusting Pressure And Relief Valves

    Hydraulic System 101 Adjusting Pressure and Relief Valves A 0–4000 psi pressure gauge as well as a set of ball-end hex keys are required to adjust pressure and relief valves (see Figure 5-10). Figure 5-10 Pressure gauge and ball-end hex key Adjusting Vane Pump Relief Valves (if equipped) The body and arm sections of the dual vane pump may have a relief valve on their dump valve.
  • Page 110 102 Hydraulic System Figure 5-11 Relief valve on pump Adjustment screw Figure 5-12 Relief valve on chassis Adjustment screw To adjust body vane pump relief valve: Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10). Install the 0–4000 psi pressure gauge on the quick-connect fitting located at the valve inlet cover.

  • Page 111: Adjusting Pressure On The Directional Control Valve

    Hydraulic System 103 Once the body vane pump relief valve is adjusted, back out the main relief. Adjust the relief valve of the directional control valve according to the pressure chart (see page 101) MPORTANT once the body and arm vane pump relief valves are adjusted to the proper pressure. Adjusting Pressure on the Directional Control Valve To adjust the pressure: Start the engine and engage the hydraulic system.

  • Page 112: Adjusting The Utility Section (Optional Electric Valve Only)

    104 Hydraulic System Adjusting the Utility Section (Optional Electric Valve only) To adjust the utility section: Turn on the pump, press the tailgate switch to “Closed” position. Connect a 0 – 600 psi pressure gauge to the inlet cover (see E on Figure 5-14). Back out the generated pilot pressure valve (see A on Figure 5-14) and the pressure reducing valve (see B on Figure 5-14).

  • Page 113: Adjusting Pressure On The Proportional Valve

    Hydraulic System 105 Figure 5-14 Valves and ports This section, known as the utility sec- tion, is fixed to an electro-hydraulic valve only F (main relief) C (behind) Adjusting Pressure on the Proportional Valve ™ vehicles use an extra valve stack to control the arm, and the crusher panel UTOMIZER ERSA (if equipped).
  • Page 114 106 Hydraulic System To adjust the proportional valve main relief pressure: Secure the arm working area using safety tape or barricades. Warning! Stay out of the path of the arm while manually moving the Versa Hand Failure to do so may result in severe injury, or even death. Install the control lever on the proportional valve to adjust.

  • Page 115: Adjusting Pressure On 96-Gallon Grippers

    Hydraulic System 107 Figure 5-16 Adjustment screw on main relief valve Adjusting Pressure on 96-Gallon Grippers Danger! Do not stand directly in the path of the arm while carrying out these adjustments. The section of the proportional valve that controls the gripper is located on the right-hand side of the valve, and it is equipped with a built-in relief valve that allows gripper pressure adjustment.

  • Page 116: Adjusting High Pressure On 300-Gallon Grippers

    108 Hydraulic System Figure 5-17 Location of the quick-connect coupler Put the transmission in Neutral, start the engine and engage the hydraulic pump. Adjust gripper pressure: Close the gripper using the corresponding lever on the valve. 7 a. While maintaining the lever in place, adjust the relief valve of the “gripper close” side of the 7 b.
  • Page 117 Hydraulic System 109 Connect a pressure gauge (0–4000 psi) to the quick-connect coupler on the proportional valve (see Figure 5-19). Figure 5-19 Location of the quick-connect coupler Put the transmission in Neutral, start the engine, and engage the hydraulic pump. Adjust the gripper pressure: Close the gripper using the corresponding lever on the valve.

  • Page 118: Adjusting Low Pressure On 300-Gallon Grippers

    110 Hydraulic System Adjusting Low Pressure on 300-Gallon Grippers To adjust low pressure on 300-gallon gripper built-in valves: Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10). Secure the area around the path of the arm with barrier tape or barricades. Turn the switch on the control panel to the position and move the manual levers LOW PRESSURE...

  • Page 119: Pressurizing The Tank System

    Hydraulic System 111 Figure 5-22 Pressure adjustment values Arm (retract/extend) Gripper (up/down) Gripper (open/close) Crusher panel (up/down) Adjust to 1800 psi Adjust to 1200 psi Adjust to 1200 psi Pressurizing the Tank System Cavitation inside the pump generates excessive wear and noise. To prevent cavitation, air pressure inside the hydraulic tank must be set between 3 and 3.5 psi.

  • Page 120: Emptying The Hydraulic Tank

    112 Hydraulic System Figure 5-23 5-psi relief valve and breather cap Relief Breather valve Figure 5-24 Pressure gauge and regulator Pressure regulator Pressure gauge Caution! The pressure inside the tank shall not exceed 5 psi. Emptying the Hydraulic Tank To empty the hydraulic tank: Prepare the vehicle: Apply the parking brake 1 a.

  • Page 121: Cleaning The Strainer

    Hydraulic System 113 Disengage the hydaulic pump 1 f. Stop the engine 1 g. Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10). Clean around the filler cap and remove it. Caution! Some hydraulic tanks are pressurized (from 3 to 5 psi).

  • Page 122: Replacing Filter Elements

    114 Hydraulic System Figure 5-25 Strainer assembly on steel tank Strainer Seal Replacing Filter Elements To protect new components of the hydraulic system, the return filter element must be changed after MPORTANT the first 50 hours of pump operation. Change the element twice a year afterwards (see Preventive Maintenance Chart on page 20).
  • Page 123 Hydraulic System 115 Figure 5-26 Filter restriction indicator (steel tank) To replace the hydraulic filter: Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10). Prepare a pan or a bucket to collect the oil that will come out of the filter housing (2 gallons of oil).

  • Page 124: Replacing Hydraulic Oil

    116 Hydraulic System Figure 5-28 Filter element Reinstall the filter head cover. Replacing Hydraulic Oil Caution! Highly contaminated hydraulic fluid must be changed promptly to avoid damaging the hydraulic system. To do so: Empty the hydraulic tank (see Emptying the Hydraulic Tank on page 112). Clean the strainer (if necessary) (see Cleaning the Strainer on page 113).

  • Page 125: Inspecting Hydraulic Cylinders

    Hydraulic System 117 The entire system will require between 50 and 60 gallons of oil. Caution! It is not recommended to mix different brands and/or grades of oil in the hydraulic tank. If the suction line has been replaced, fill the line until oil reaches the pump (see Pump Cavitation on page 152).

  • Page 126: Detecting Cylinder Internal Leaks

    118 Hydraulic System Detecting Cylinder Internal Leaks An internal leak is caused by a damaged seal inside the hydraulic cylinder (see 1 on Figure 5-29). Because the cylinder is leaking oil inside (bypassing), a certain amount of pressure is lost, reducing the efficiency of the cylinder and its capacity to push and/or pull.
  • Page 127 Hydraulic System 119 Figure 5-29 Detecting cylinder internal leaks...

  • Page 128: Main Hydraulic Schematic

    120 Hydraulic System Main Hydraulic Schematic...

  • Page 129: Hydraulic Schematic - 96-Gallon Gripper

    Hydraulic System 121 Hydraulic Schematic - 96-Gallon Gripper...

  • Page 130: Hydraulic Schematic - 300-Gallon Gripper

    122 Hydraulic System Hydraulic Schematic - 300-Gallon Gripper...
  • Page 131 Hydraulic System 123...
  • Page 132 124 Hydraulic System...

  • Page 133: Electrical System

    Electrical System The electrical system chapter is divided into two sections. The first section describes how the electrical components work and the second section describes how to adjust and repair the electrical components. How the Electrical System Works The electrical system includes: Control panel Electronic controller Valve box...
  • Page 134 The use of an electronic control module enables LabriePlus to perform remote troubleshooting, which facilitates the debugging process. Labrie Environmental Group offers training on this technology. To know more about electronic control modules and training schedule, please call LabriePlus.

  • Page 135: Adjusting And Repairing Electrical Components

    Electrical System 127 Adjusting and Repairing Electrical Components The required electrical system adjustments include: Circuit breakers and fuses Limit and proximity switches Packer fully retracted proximity switch Packer fully extended proximity switch Hopper door proximity switch Tailgate unlocked proximity switch Tailgate fully open proximity switch (optional) Climb cushioning limit switch Arm stowed limit switches (2)
  • Page 136 Never hold down the reset button when the reset operation fails. This may result in severe electrical damage. Report this problem to your supervisor and maintenance department. : Consult the OEM manual for information on equipment not manufactured by Labrie Environmental Group.

  • Page 137: Electrical Schematics

    Electrical System 129 Electrical Schematics Console 1...

  • Page 138: Console 2

    130 Electrical System Console 2...

  • Page 139: Arm Control

    Electrical System 131 Arm Control...

  • Page 140: Chassis

    132 Electrical System Chassis...

  • Page 141: Main Body

    Electrical System 133 Main Body...

  • Page 142: Hopper

    134 Electrical System Hopper...

  • Page 143: Arm

    Electrical System 135...
  • Page 144 136 Electrical System...

  • Page 145: Pneumatic System

    Pneumatic System The air (pneumatic) system is crucial for efficient brake and body operation. : Before searching for parts, identify the type of cab of your unit (cab over or conventional). The mounting of some components for the body depends on the type of cab configuration. The main hydraulic valve, which controls body functions, is activated by air actuators.
  • Page 146 138 Pneumatic System When the tailgate or body switch on the control panel is activated, the corresponding solenoid valve in the air control box (see Figure 7-2) sends air to the corresponding air actuator on the main valve. This results in a movement of the hydraulic spool inside the valve. Figure 7-2 Air Control box Tailgate open...
  • Page 147 Pneumatic System 139 Figure 7-3 Air filter Retaining Collar Bowl To bleed the water trap, do the following: Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10). Using a rag, unscrew the drain cocks. This will bleed all the water from the water trap and the air filter bowl located on the chassis.
  • Page 148 140 Pneumatic System Figure 7-5 Drain valve Pay particular attention to the dryer cartridge. On this type of equipment, the compressor works all MPORTANT the time due to the frequent use of the brake system. As a result, a lot of moisture is injected into the air system.

  • Page 149: Introducing The Packer Air System

    Pneumatic System 141 Introducing the Packer Air System The hydraulic valve, which controls some of the hydraulic functions, is equipped with air actuators. The packer air actuator pushes back and forth on the hydraulic spool inside the valve, resulting in a movement of the packer (extension or retraction).

  • Page 150: Air Dryer

    142 Pneumatic System Air Dryer Some units are equipped with an air dryer and/or alcohol evaporator. These devices are used to reduce water in the air system, preventing corrosion or freezing of the air components in cold weather. Maintenance on the air dryer and/or alcohol evaporator is covered by the chassis manufacturer’s maintenance manual.

  • Page 151: Pneumatic System Schematic

    Pneumatic System 143 Pneumatic System Schematic...
  • Page 152 144 Pneumatic System...

  • Page 153: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter contains information to help you narrow down and/or solve problems that might occur with your A ™. Procedures UTOMIZER ERSA throughout this chapter require that the people performing troubleshooting tasks have basic knowledge in electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Page 154 146 Troubleshooting Figure 8-1 Digital Multimeter or VOM (Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter) : The ammeter must support at least 10 amps. Figure 8-2 Jumper wire with alligator clips Figure 8-3 Two oil pressure gauges (0–4000 psi) 0–4000 psi pressure gauge (Part# HYF00910) Female quick coupler (Part# HYF10195)
  • Page 155 Troubleshooting 147 Figure 8-4 Ball-end hex wrench (metric and...

  • Page 156: Troubleshooting Guide

    148 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide This troubleshooting guide will help identify the most commonly seen problems on the A UTOMIZER ™. It will also provide the possible cause of the problem and give solutions to resolve it. ERSA For further information regarding customized options that might not be found in this troubleshooting guide, contact LabriePlus.
  • Page 157 Troubleshooting 149 Problem Possible causes Solution Cavitation, excessive noise Ball valve on hydraulic tank Fully open the ball valve on the or vibration of the pump. hydraulic tank. See Prior to Start Up on page 16. Low oil level Add oil to the required level. See Replacing Hydraulic Oil on page 116.
  • Page 158 150 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Stuck hydraulic spool inside Make sure that no spool inside the valve directional valve is stuck in a position that could send the hydraulic flow to the tank. Faulty electrical dump valve Replace the electrical dump valve. Pump is leaking oil Loose connections Tighten all connections to the...
  • Page 159 Troubleshooting 151 Problem Possible causes Solution See Adjusting Pressure and Relief Hydraulics Valves on page 101. Faulty harness between packer module and control station Defective packer module Hopper door open Close the hopper door. Packer does not perform Multi-cycle module Reprogram the module for higher enough cycles programming...

  • Page 160: Pump

    152 Troubleshooting Pump The pump is operated by a control switch located on the control panel. When it is engaged, a red indicator lights up. Three conditions must be met for the pump to engage and for the red indicator to light up: Air pressure must be at approximately 70 psi Engine speed must be lower than 900 rpm Emergency S...

  • Page 161: Packer Air System

    Troubleshooting 153 A mixture of oil and air will come out. Keep bleeding the oil until the pump noise stops. Figure 8-5 Plug to loosen Do not activate any hydraulic function during system bleeding. MPORTANT When the noise stops, tighten the pipe/hose fitting. Cycle the packer to ensure that there are no leaks and the pump is running smoothly.
  • Page 162 154 Troubleshooting Inject compressed air on one side of the actuator to ensure that the spool moves freely inside the valve (the same process will have to be done for the other side of the actuator). • If the spool is not moving freely, lubricate or replace the air actuator. •...

  • Page 163: Tailgate Locking Mechanism

    Troubleshooting 155 Tailgate Locking Mechanism : Refer to the main hydraulic schematic. The tailgate locking mechanism is equipped with hydraulic safety systems that prevent accidental unlocking of the tailgate during operation. One of the safety systems is the velocity fuse with the power bleed feature;...
  • Page 164 156 Troubleshooting Figure 8-9 Tailgate locking mechanism...

  • Page 165: Tailgate Unlocking Spontaneously

    Troubleshooting 157 Tailgate Unlocking Spontaneously If the tailgate seems to unlock by itself when using the packer, the “power bleed” inside the valve might not be working on the right side of the hydraulic cylinder. To fix this problem: Apply all safety measu res to ensure safety around the vehicle at all times. Ensure that the parking brake is applied.
  • Page 166 158 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 167: Programming

    This control module has been designed to help you operate your unit in an efficient and easy way. Labrie’s IFM electronic control module is reliable and safe. It can also monitor various function status of the body and display warning and caution messages thru the laptop computer connection.
  • Page 168 160 Programming Figure 9-1 button (green) and switch START CYCLE MULTI CYLE The number of cycles needs to be adjusted depending on the type of collection route used by the vehicle. For example, in a residential area, if the houses are numerous and close one to another, it may be required to increase the number of cycles.
  • Page 169 Programming 161 Figure 9-2 Opening the control station Under the control panel, locate the multi-cycle configuration switch. Figure 9-3 Multi-cycle configuration switch Switch button Start the engine and the hydraulic system. On the switch, press and hold the button until the green LED on the IFM electronic control module turns blue.

  • Page 170: Allison Transmission Programming

    162 Programming Figure 9-4 IFM control module and LED Press the button of the multi-cycle configuration switch the number of times you want the packer to make continous cycles. Once you have entered the desired number of cycles, the LED flashes blue the same number of times to confirm that the new settings have been stored.
  • Page 171 Refer to your local Allison dealer for original programming packages. For further information regarding TCM programming, contact LabriePlus. This page and the next one show how Allison electronic TCMs are programmed for Labrie vehicles. Parameters shown in the following tables apply to all A ™ vehicles.

  • Page 172: Engine Programming Parameters

    164 Programming To tap into the TCM, Labrie uses the following wires on the Allison connector: Table 3 Input Wire # Description State Pump pack enable Active when the brakes are used, and when the PTO and auto-neutral switches are on (ground signal).

  • Page 173: Lifting Arm

    Lifting Arm To keep the arm in good working order and to reduce the amount of down time and risk of accidents, a preventive maintenance program must be implemented and followed thoroughly. Maintenance personel must be familiar with operation of the arm, the safety around it and the maintenance procedures described in this chapter.
  • Page 174 166 Lifting Arm Figure 10-1 Mounting bolts Figure 10-2 Rollers and bearings Rollers Bearings Figure 10-3 Bolt locks...
  • Page 175 Lifting Arm 167 Figure 10-4 Versa Hand™ gripper Figure 10-5 Hoses Figure 10-6 Connections Check for loose nuts and bolts.
  • Page 176 168 Lifting Arm Figure 10-7 Bolts Check limit switches. For more information, see Adjusting Arm Stowed Limit Switches (2) on page 68. Lubricate moving parts as per the arm lubrication chart on page 82. Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10).

  • Page 177: Gripper Auto-Closing System

    Lifting Arm 169 Gripper Auto-Closing System Lifting arms are equipped with a system that automatically closes the gripper if the operator forgot to close it. It does so at a preset height, preventing collision between the gripper and the hopper wall or the vehicle.

  • Page 178: Inspecting The Auto-Closing System

    170 Lifting Arm Inspecting the Auto-Closing System Danger! Always lock out and tag out the vehicle when inspecting or performing maintenance on it (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10). To inspect the system: Make sure that the vehicle is parked on a safe and level ground. Secure the area around the path of the arm with barrier tape or barricades.

  • Page 179: Adjusting Arm Chain Tension And Gripper Position

    Lifting Arm 171 Adjusting Arm Chain Tension and Gripper Position Proper chain tension is essential for smooth operation of the Versa Hand™ arm on A ™ UTOMIZER vehicles. Danger! When performing the following procedure, always lock out and tag out the vehicle in order to work in a secure environment (see Locking out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 10).
  • Page 180 172 Lifting Arm Figure 10-11 Chain moving forward under applied force If need be, increase chain tension by compressing the lower springs shown in Figure 10-12 or decrease chain tension by uncompressing those springs. : Springs on both sides of the mast must be compressed (or adjusted) at the same height at all times.
  • Page 181 Lifting Arm 173 Figure 10-12 Minimum gap between shaft and slot end On each side of the mast, the yellow cylindrical spacer mounted on the lower shaft should never be in contact with the extremity of the slotted hole of the cover plate. When the arm is stored, a minimum distance of 1/4”...
  • Page 182 174 Lifting Arm Figure 10-13 Bolts for chain tension fine-tuning If the chains are making to much noise while the gripper is moving up and down: Tighten both screws shown in Figure 10-13 in order to increase the gap between the inside mast structure and the chains.

  • Page 183: Arm And Gripper Lock Valves

    Lifting Arm 175 Arm and Gripper Lock Valves The Versa Hand arm is equipped with three lock valves. Lock valve A, located on the left-hand side of the arm, prevents the gripper from closing by itself; Lock valve B, located on the top of the arm, prevents the gripper from going down by itself; Lock valve C, located on the right-hand side of the arm near the rail, prevents the arm from extending by itself.

  • Page 184: Bleeding Air Out Of The Lifting Arm Hydraulic Circuit

    176 Lifting Arm Bleeding Air Out of the Lifting Arm Hydraulic Circuit After opening the Versa Hand hydraulic circuit to replace (for example) a hydraulic cylinder or a holding valve, air might enter into the hoses located between the proportional valve and the arm cylinder.

  • Page 185: Adjusting Pressure On The Lifting Arm Holding Valve

    Lifting Arm 177 Repeat step number 6. To bleed the In/Out circuit: Repeat steps 1 through 3 of the gripper circuit bleeding procedure on page 176. Loosen (do not disconnect) fitting number 3 (see Figure 10-15). Using the joystick or the lever on the proportional valve, fully extend the rail cylinders of the arm. As soon as a constant and uniform oil flow (without the appearance of air bubbles) is leaking out, tighten the fitting.
  • Page 186 178 Lifting Arm If the gauge does not indicate 650 psi when the automated arm starts extending, adjust the in/out holding valve adjustment screw to set the pressure properly. Figure 10-17 Adjustment screw and In/Out holding valve Repeat step 1 to step 7 for the gripper holding valve. The gripper holding valve pressure must be set to 250 psi.

  • Page 187: Adjusting The Arm Vane Pump Relief Valve

    Lifting Arm 179 Adjusting the Arm Vane Pump Relief Valve Usually, there is no arm vane pump relief valve. If there is one on your unit, it is located at the front of the pump. Completely tighten the relief valve on the pump. The arm (retract/extend) and gripper (up/down movement) operating pressure is the same as the main relief .

  • Page 188: Adjusting Arm Speed

    180 Lifting Arm Adjusting Arm Speed : No arm speed adjustment is required unless replacing the valve or one of its sections. Arm speed is controlled by the amount of hydraulic fluid (flow) that is being sent to the arm cylinder. The arm control valve spools can limit the flow of hydraulic oil, depending on the section of the valve .
  • Page 189 Lifting Arm 181...
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