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Slider20 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.
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.
Slider20 Owner’s Manual Loader Nomenclature The Stellar Slider is a hydraulic, body-loading device when mounted on a truck chassis. It can handle a multitude of bodies ranging from flatbeds to recycling containers and dump bodies. Two independently controlled cylinders operate all the functions of the Slider. By varying the cylinders operations, the Slider can be used to dump or unload a body.
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.
Slider20 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...
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.
Slider20 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. 4. Pull jib lever the jib cylinder is fully retracted, 3. Locate the black control lever labeled jib. thus releasing tabs.
Slider20 Owner’s Manual Loading Operation 2. Engage the hook to the body by 1. Position the truck in line with the maneuvering the hooklift with the red(lift) body you intent to pick up. lever and the black (jib) lever. 4. Push the black(jib) 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. 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.
Slider20 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...
Slider20 Owner’s Manual Stellar Slider20 Hydraulic Hooklift Specifications Lifting Capacity: 20,000 pounds (9,072kg) gross weight evenly distributed in, or on, body. Container Length: 13-foot through 18-foot (3,963mm through 5,487mm)from front A-frame to rear of skid rails. Longer bodies up to...
Decals Chapter 5 - Decals Decals of Note Electrocution Hazard Decal Hands Clear Decal Location: On each side of the jib base. Location: On each side of the jib base. Function: To inform the operator of the hazard Function: To inform the operator of the associated with electrocution, the possible hazard associated with jib operation, the consequences should the hazard occur, and...
Slider20 Owner’s Manual Decal Kit Placement - PN 31827 NOTES: 1. EXTRA ELECTROCUTION DECALS SHOULD BE SHIPPED LOOSE 2. PLACE ONE OF 26134 & ONE OF 26135 IN CAB ON CONTROLLER ASM * THESE DECALS NOT SHOWN(MOUNT IN CAB OR ON TRUCK FRAME)
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 chronlological steps that may be followed when installing a Stellar Hooklift. If any questions arise during the installtion process, feel free to contact your local dealer or Stellar Customer Service at 800-321-3741.
Slider20 Owner’s Manual Installation Steps - Basic Guidelines 1. Clear the truck frame. a. The front plate of the base needs to be at least 6.00” behind the cab or any equip- ment mounted behind the cab. b. Note that the jib extends 4.00” in front of the front base plate.
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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.
Slider20 Owner’s Manual Mounting Kit - PN 41987 Tie Down Channel Long Side: Welded to Hooklift Base. Short Sides: Front tie down must be Bolted together. Bottom Tie Down is flush with top of truck frame rail. within 2” of the front plate of the hooklift.
Slider20 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.
Slider20 Owner’s Manual STOP System Overview - PN 44044 The STOP system must be hooked up properly for the loader to operate. The loader is equipped with a STOP (Stellar Tab Operation Protection) system. It is designed to protect the loader and operator from damage caused by improper loader operation.
Installation STOP System - Push/Pull Switch (PN C0868) Make sure to disconnect the batteries! A decal mounting bracket (standard cab controls only) has been provided that will allow for mounting of the push/pull switch (PN C0868) and indicator light (PN D1698). The switch and light may be mounted in any easily accessible position if needed.
Installation STOP System - Unloader Manifold (PN 42428) NOTE: THE UNLOADER MANIFOLD IS ATTACHED TO THE RESERVOIR MOUNTING BRACKET DETAIL B Unloader Manifold PN 42428 shown with fittings and installation assembly 41135 MANIFOLD ASM UNLOADER C2252 FTG ADAPT 8-10-F5OLO-S 12153 PLUG STR HOLLOW HEX 0.63 10-HP5ON C0933 CAP SCR 0.31-18X4.50 HHGR5 0343 WASHER 0.31 USS FLAT ZINC 0342 NUT 0.31-18 HH NYLOC...
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Slider20 Owner’s Manual STOP System - Unloader Manifold Details Install the two short hoses between the unloader manifold and the tank mounted valve bank. The unloader manifold is attached to a bracket on the reservoir assembly. See the following pages and the hydraulic schematics on page 30 for details.
Troubleshooting Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting This chapter will list a number of potential problems that may occur while operating the Hooklift. Most problems are easily solved using the solutions portion of this chapter. If problems persist, please contact Customer Service at Stellar Industries 1-800-321-3741. Problem: Hooklift will not operate or oper- Problem: Hooklift will not lift or pickup a ates slow.
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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