Serial Tag Location The serial tag should be located on the right side (passenger side) of the base assembly: ® D ATE PATENT INFORMATION http://www.stellarindustries.com/ip M OD EL NO . S E R IA L NO . MADE IN THE U.S.A. BY STELLAR INDUSTRIES, INC. PN C5942 DANGER WARNING...
Introduction A copy of this manual is provided with every hooklift and can be found in the hard plastic manual case that is installed on the chassis. A copy of this manual shall remain with the hooklift at all times. Throughout the manual, three signal words will be used to bring attention to important items: NOTICE...
Hooklift Nomenclature The Stellar Shuttle 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. The Shuttle consists of four basic parts: the base, dump, secondary, and tilt sections. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the various components.
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Chapter 2 - Installation General Installation This chapter is designed to serve as a general guide for the installation of a Stellar Shuttle ® 108-12-20/36 Hooklift. Each installation is considered unique so certain portions of this chapter may or may not apply to your direct application. If a question should arise during the installation process, please contact Stellar Customer Service at (800) 321 3741.
Torque Data Chart When using the torque data in the chart, the following rules should be GRADE 5 GRADE 8 GRADE 9 observed: • Bolt manufacturer’s particular specifications should be consulted Size Bolt DIA Plain Plated Plain Plated Plated when provided. (DIA-TPI) (Inches) (Ft-Lb) (Ft-Lb) (Ft-Lb) (Ft-Lb) (Ft-Lb) 5/16-18...
Installation Note 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.
Step 2: Bolt tie-down castings to mounting plates. Bolt each tie-down casting to the underside of each mounting plate located on the out- side of the main rails of the base (both sides): Note: The mounting plates are designed with multiple slots to offer more flexibility in mount- ing locations.
Step 3: Drill mounting holes into frame rail. Using the holes in the tie-down castings as guides, drill 11/16” mounting holes through the truck frame as shown (both sides): 11/16" Step 4: Bolt tie-down castings to truck frame. Bolt each tie-down angle to the truck frame (both sides): ITEM PART DESCRIPTION...
Step 8: Install PTO and pump. • Before installing the pump to the PTO, always check the direction of the PTO output shaft to determine which direction the hydraulic pump needs to rotate to operate the equip- ment. If this is not determined prior to installing the hydraulic pump, the hydraulic pump may rotate in the incorrect direction and damage the front shaft seal.
Power Beyond VDM8 Valve These instructions are 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. Plug PN 5597 Power Beyond...
Air Controls ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY. 41988 CTRL 2 BANK 4WAY AIR CNTR LOCK 45687 FTG 4-2 MP-PTC 90 BRASS 1169X4S D1711 CAP SCR #10-24X0.50 BTNHD SS C6021 CAP SCR 0.25-20X0.75 BTNHD SS 0486 CAP SCR 0.31-18X1.50 HHGR5 0343 WASHER 0.31 USS FLAT 0342 NUT 0.31-18 HHGR5 NYLOC 16948...
Step 12: Install Hoist Up Alarm - PN 83115 Install the hoist up alarm onto the base of the hooklift as shown: NOTE: MOUNT SWITCH ON BRACKET LOCATED ON THE BASE USE 29409 TO GROUND BLACK WIRE DETAIL A SCALE 1 : 8 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION...
Step 14A: Apply Hooklift Assembly Decals DANGER WARNING Electrocution Hazard Death or serious injury will result from Crush Hazard inadequate clearance if hooklift, load, Moving parts can crush or vehicle becomes electrically and cut. charged. • Maintain safe clearance from high Keep hands and arms voltage power sources.
Step 14B: Apply Chassis Decals 3” AMBER REFLECTOR (0540) NOT INCLUDED WITH DECAL KIT 3” RED REFLECTOR (0541) NOT INCLUDED WITH DECAL KIT Last Revision CTRL ASMY Rev Level: RELEASE IN CAB Date: 08/16/21 Changes: Separate chassis decals from hooklift assembly decals. PN 121012 ITEM PART No.
Step 15: Fill reservoir and activate hydraulic flow. • Fill reservoir to site gauge, within 3” from the top (Roughly 10 Gallons). Note: ISO 32 hy- draulic oil is recommended. • When connections are secure, activate hydraulic flow by opening the ball valve on the bottom of the reservoir.
Optional Tab Alarm (cont.) - PN 43120 DUMP AND HARDWARE SHOWN AS REFERENCE TAB PN 33062 SHOWN AS REFERENCE ONLY DETAIL A SCALE 1 : 4 TO SET TAB ALARM ADJUST TO BE JUST FLUSH THEN UNSCREW 1/4 TURN AND TIGHTEN LOCK NUT. PN 43120 ITEM PART...
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