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4.8 OPERATING

When operating the Ultra-Vac®, follow this
procedure:
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small
children, before starting.
2. Review and follow the Pre-Operation Checklist
(See Section 4.4).
3. Be sure the machine is correctly positioned
and set-up per Section 4.7. The trucks should
have ample space and clearance to drive
under the discharge cyclone.
4. Place chocks in front and behind unit tires to
prevent moving.
5. Starting Machine:
a. Place all controls (including Clutch) in their
neutral or off position and lock-off the
hydraulic oil supply valve to the boom-lift
cylinder.
b. Start the engine using the procedure
outlined in the engine manufacturers
handbook. Run the engine at low idle.
c. Slowly engage the PTO/Clutch control to
the drive system. (Fig. 4-9 )
d. Preliminary airlock setting:
i
Engage airlock hydraulics.
ii.
Check arrow on indicator to be sure
airlock is turning in the correct
direction.
iii. Increase engine speed to 1500 RPM
and use the flow divider to set the
airlock speed to approximately 60
RPM.
iv. Return engine speed to low idle and
stop airlock.
Fig. 4-8
Working Position
Fig. 4-9
PTO/Clutch Control
Fig. 4-10 Airlock Flow Divider
Fig. 4-11 Airlock Flow Divider
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