Page 1
HUTTLE OOKLIFT ’ M WNERS ANUAL Safety • Operation • Installation • Maintenance Models 108-14-32 138-18-32 138-18-34 108-14-40 138-18-40 174-20-40 190-24-40 Stellar Industries, Inc. 190 State Street PO Box 169 Garner, IA 50438 800-321-3741 Fax: 641-923-2811 Subject to Change without Notification.
Page 2
Hooklift Manual Revisions Date of Revision Section Revised Description of Revision March 1st, 2008 Chapter 6 - Installation Updated Hose Kit, Reservoir, and Rotary Valve Assembly Drawings per Engineering changes. March 1st, 2008 Chapter 7 - Assembly Updated Main Cylinder and Secondary Assembly Drawings Drawings per Engineering changes.
Page 4
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 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. FAILURE TO READ THIS MANUAL BY ANYONE WHO WILL OPERATE, SERVICE, OR WORK AROUND THIS HOOKLIFT IS A MISUSE OF THE EQUIPMENT.
Introduction 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.
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 Stellar Shuttle Hooklift Nomenclature The Stellar Shuttle is a hydraulic, body-loading device when mounted on a truck chassis. When mounted, the Stellar Shuttle can handle a variety of bodies ranging from flatbeds to recycling containers to dump bodies. Two independently controlled cylinders operate all the functions of the Stellar Shuttle.
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.
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 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 Do not push on fixed objects or bodies with- hooklift must be kept legible and in good out rollers with the hooklift.
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.
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 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.
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 tilt lever until full stroke is reached, 3. Locate the black control lever labeled tilt. thus releasing tabs.
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 Loading Operation 2. Engage the hook to the body by 1. Perform the steps for unloading a container. maneuvering the hooklift with the red(lift) lever and the black (tilt) lever.. 4. Push the black(tilt) 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 Please read the following before performing any main- 4. Main frame mount bolts. tenance on the hooklift. 5. Cylinders for: 1. Only authorized service personnel are to perform A. Damaged rods. maintenance on the hooklift. B.
Maintenance 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 Anti-Friction Bearing Calcium Based with EP Additives Lithium Based...
• Permanently lubricated bushings. • Grease zerks at all pin points to allow purging of contaminants. • Carbon steel and zinc plated or type 17-4 stainless steel pins used throughout. • All weldments painted with two-part polyurethane enamel. 108-14-32 138-18-32 138-18-34 108-14-40...
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 Model 108-14-32 Specifications Lifting Capacity: 32,000 pounds gross weight evenly distributed in, or on, body. Container Length: 12-foot through 15-foot from front A-frame to rear of skid rails. Longer bodies up to 17.5-feet may be...
Specifications Model 138-18-32 Specifications Lifting Capacity: 32,000 pounds gross weight evenly distributed in, or on, body. Container Length: 15-foot through 17.5-foot from front A-frame to rear of skid rails. Longer bodies up to 19.5-feet may be accommodated if full dump angle is not required (may require special body-mounted or extendable truck-mounted bumper and additional latches to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Rear End Protection regulation 393.86 and Securing Hooklift Containers regulation 393.134).
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 Model 174-20-32 Specifications Lifting Capacity: 32,000 pounds gross weight evenly distributed in, or on, body. Container Length: 17.5-foot through 20-foot from front A-frame to rear of skid rails. Longer bodies up to 20-feet may be accommodated if full dump angle is not required (may require special body-mounted or extendable truck-mounted bumper and additional latches to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Rear End Protection regulation 393.86 and Securing Hooklift Containers regulation 393.134).
Specifications Model 190-24-32 Specifications Lifting Capacity: 32,000 pounds gross weight evenly distributed in, or on, body. Container Length: 15-foot through 17.5-foot from front A-frame to rear of skid rails. Longer bodies up to 19.5-feet may be accommodated if full dump angle is not required (may require special body-mounted or extendable truck-mounted bumper and additional latches to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Rear End Protection regulation 393.86 and Securing Hooklift Containers regulation 393.134).
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 Model 138-18-34 Specifications Lifting Capacity: 34,000 pounds gross weight evenly distributed in, or on, body. Container Length: 15-foot through 17.5-foot from front A-frame to rear of skid rails. Longer bodies up to 19.5-feet may be accommodated if full dump angle is not required (may require special body-mounted or extendable truck-mounted bumper and additional latches to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Rear End Protection regulation 393.86 and Securing Hooklift Containers regulation 393.134).
Specifications Model 108-14-40 Specifications Lifting Capacity: 40,000 pounds gross weight evenly distributed in, or on, body. Container Length: 12-foot through 14-foot from front A-frame to rear of skid rails. Longer bodies up to 17-feet may be accommodated if full dump angle is not required (may require special body-mounted or extendable truck-mounted bumper and additional latches to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Rear End Protection regulation 393.86 and Securing Hooklift Containers regulation 393.134).
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 Model 138-18-40 Specifications Lifting Capacity: 40,000 pounds gross weight evenly distributed in, or on, body. Container Length: 15-foot through 17.5-foot from front A-frame to rear of skid rails. Longer bodies up to 19.5-feet may be accommodated if full dump angle is not required (may require special body-mounted or extendable truck-mounted bumper and additional latches to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Rear End Protection regulation 393.86 and Securing Hooklift Containers regulation 393.134).
Specifications Model 174-20-40 Specifications Lifting Capacity: 40,000 pounds gross weight evenly distributed in, or on, body. Container Length: 17.5-foot through 20-foot from front A-frame to rear of skid rails. Longer bodies, up to 22-feet may be accommodated if full dump angle is not required (may require special body-mounted or extendable truck-mounted bumper and additional latches to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Rear End Protection regulation 393.86 and Securing Hooklift Containers regulation 393.134).
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 Model 190-24-40 Specifications Lifting Capacity: 40,000 pounds gross weight evenly distributed in, or on, body. Container Length: 19-foot through 21.5-foot from front A-frame to rear of skid rails. Longer bodies up to 23.5-feet may be accommodated if full dump angle is not required (may require special body-mounted or extendable truck-mounted bumper and additional latches to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Rear End Protection regulation 393.86 and Securing Hooklift Containers regulation 393.134).
Decals Chapter 5 - Decals Decals of Note Moving Tilt Hazard Decal Location: On each side of the tilt. Function: To inform the operator of the hazard associated with tilt operation, the possible consequences should the haz- ard occur, and how to avoid the hazard PN: C0865 Misuse Hazard Decal Electrocution Hazard Decal...
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 Decal Kit Placement - PN D0779 DANGER DANGER WARNING ARNING Electrocution Hazard Electrocution Hazard Crush Hazard Hazard Death or serious injury will result from inadequate clearance if hooklift, load, Death or serious injury will result from dequate clearance if ho oklift, lo or vehicle becomes electrically...
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 Installation Steps - Basic Guidelines 1. Clear the truck frame. 2. Set the hooklift on the truck frame. a. The front of the hooklift needs to be at least 2” behind the cab or any equipment mounted behind the cab.
Page 33
Installation 6. Install tarper tower (If applicable). a. See brand specific installation instructions. 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.
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 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.
Installation Rotary Valve - PN 41824 To adjust rotary valve move hooklift into stowed position. Loosen the bolts that are attaching the valve block to the dump section. Adjust rotary arm so that it is in contact with the dump plate. Pull valve block towards rear of hooklift until snug.
Installation Dump Light Kit Installation • Bolt L-bracket to front of base, drilling and tapping holes in appropriate area. • Attach dump light switch to L-bracket. • Drill and tap ¼-20 hole in bottom of secondary tube. Hole should be located directly above dump light switch when secondary is in lowered position.
Installation Air Controls ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY. PTO SWITCH 75868 CONTROLLER ASM 3 SECT AIR PED AIR - 62976 (Standard) D1810 TBE AIR SAEJ844 TYPE A .25 (RM) ELECTRIC* - PN 63142 (Optional) 45333 FTG .125NPT MALE / .25 TUBE QR KPAC FTG ADAPT PTC-MNPT 90 1/4-1/8 NI- 45687 PLATED BRASS...
Page 44
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 Optional Controller Bracket If the chassis floor is too thin to provide sturdy support for the controller pedestal, use the optional support hardware: ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY. 0335 CAP SCR 0.38-16X1.25 HHGR5 0347 NUT 0.38-16 HHGR5 NYLOC CLAMP CLAMP 2.00 BLK VINYL BRACKET BRKT 10GAX2.00X24.00...
Installation Hose Kit (108-14-32, 108-14-40) - PN 44338 PRESSURE NOTE: IF RESERVOIR IS MOUNTED ON CS FROM PUMP HOSES 3 AND 4 ARE REVERSED RETURN TO TANK PN 44338 32576 Manual PN 43501...
Shuttle Owner’s Manual - PN 43501 Hose Kit (138-18-32, 138-18-34, 138-18-40) - PN 44334 PRESSURE NOTE: IF RESERVOIR IS MOUNTED ON CS FROM PUMP HOSES 3 AND 4 ARE REVERSED RETURN TO TANK PN 44334...
Troubleshooting Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting This chapter will list a number of Problem: Hydraulic system gets extremely hot. Solutions: potential problems that may occur • Make sure the hydraulic filter has been changed while operating the Hooklift. Most per the maintenance page of the Hooklift Owner’s problems are easily solved using the Manual.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 108-14-32 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers