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GO-B3 Gate Opener
OPERATOR'S GUIDE
Updated: 11/4/19
PN: 10-00019

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  • Page 1 ® GO-B3 Gate Opener OPERATOR'S GUIDE Updated: 11/4/19 PN: 10-00019...
  • Page 2 The user of this product is responsible to install, maintain and operate the product and parts or components manufactured or supplied by WORKMASTER in such a manner as to comply with all federal, state and local rules, ordinances, regulations and laws, including the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety Act, and the American National Standards Institute Safety Code.
  • Page 3 SYMBOLS The following symbols are found throughout this Operator's Guide to alert the reader to the relative danger that may result from non-observance. This indicates a situation in which a hazard is imminent and will result in a high probability of serious injury or death.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Introduction Safety III. Supplied Materials Pre-Start Checklist Setting Torque Output Opening Car Gates VII. Closing Car Gates VIII. Maintenance & Best Practices Battery Troubleshooting PH: 866.476.9217...
  • Page 5 Figure 4, Item 1: CW Rotation of Opener Figure 4, Item 2: CCW Rotation of Opener Figure 5 Torque Reaction Arm Orientation LIST OF TABLES TABLE PAGE Table 1 GO-B3 Gate Opener Specifications Table 2 Torque Output Dial Adjustments PH: 866.476.9217...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The GO-B3 Gate Opener uses a planetary geared action to open or close hopper car gates with a continuous 360° revolution. This Operator's Guide details the specifications, operation, maintenance, and safe use of the GO-B3 Battery-Operated Hopper Car Gate Opener.
  • Page 7 Table 1: GO-B3 Hopper Car Gate Opener Specifications 1″ Square Drive ≈ 654 ft/lbs (887 Nm) Min. Torque ≈ 3000 ft/lbs (4030 Nm) Max. Torque Weight (w/o Reaction Arm & Battery) 19.6 lbs (8.9 kg) Weight (w/ Reaction Arm & Battery) 29.5 lbs (10.2 kg)

  • Page 8: Safety

    II. SAFETY To prevent injury to yourself or others, and/or damage to equipment, you should adhere to the following basic safety instructions. Read carefully the entire Operator's Guide prior to installing or operating equipment. Always follow proper precautions and use proper tools and safety equipment.

  • Page 9: Supplied Materials

    Shown below are the items supplied with your GO-B3 Gate Opener. Verify that you received all the items listed below and inspect all items for signs of damage. The GO-B3 is shipped with its basic components unassembled. The items supplied include: GO-B3 Battery Powered Hopper Car Gate Opener.
  • Page 10 Sturdy Carrying Bag holds all components. This carrying bag enables the Operator to safely and securely store, and transport the components of the GO-B3 Opener. If anything is missing or damaged promptly contact WORKMASTER or your Regional Distributor. IMPORTANT PH: 866.476.9217...

  • Page 11: Pre-Start Checklist

    IV. PRE-START CHECKLIST The assembly of the GO-B3 components can be accomplished within 5 minutes and requires no special tools. Attach the Torque Reaction Arm onto the Opener. Remove the Socket Head Shoulder Bolt (SHSB) from the Reaction Arm using the 1/8” Hex Key.
  • Page 12 Figure 2: Attaching Drive Fitting with Ret-Ring PH: 866.476.9217...

  • Page 13: Setting Torque Output

    V. SETTING GO-B3 TORQUE OUTPUT The GO-B3’s output torque is adjustable and can be set by rotating the unit’s thumb wheel Torque Dial. The Torque Dial shown in Figure 3, has seven (7) settings. The approximate torque valves are shown in Table 2.

  • Page 14: Opening Car Gates

    VI. OPENING CAR GATES Inspect and prepare the trackside worksite so that it will accommodate the practical and safe use of the GO-B3 Gate Opener and its Torque Reaction Arm. The surface of the unloading site in the area of the...
  • Page 15 PUSH IN SELECTOR SWTICH Hold the GO-B3 Gate Opener perpendicular to the railcar’s Capstan Socket, firmly seat the Capstan Drive Fitting into the car's Capstan Socket, and securely position the Reaction Arm against the ground or a stationary object. (See Figure 5, Page 11)
  • Page 16 Torque Reaction Arm. When positioning the GO-B3, be sure the Capstan Drive Fitting is positioned so that the Torque Reaction Arm is at an angle NO GREATER than 45°...
  • Page 17 GO-B3 to spin in the reverse direction which could result in serious injury. If the railcar gate will not move, STOP using the GO-B3 Opener, and notify your Supervisor. Continued application of force will damage the Opener.
  • Page 18 Maintain firm hand control of the Opener when releasing stored torque from the GO-B3 Opener, since recoil from stored torque will be experienced. This could cause the Torque Reaction Arm to spin in the reverse direction and result in serious injury.

  • Page 19: Closing Car Gates

    VII. CLOSING CAR GATES Inspect and prepare the trackside worksite so that it will accommodate the practical and safe use of the GO-B3 Gate Opener and its Torque Reaction Arm. The surface of the unloading site in the area of the...
  • Page 20 GO-B3 to spin in the reverse direction which could result in serious injury. If the railcar gate will not move, STOP using the GO-B3 Opener, and notify your Supervisor. Continued application of force will damage the Opener.
  • Page 21 Prolonged ratcheting can cause damage to the Gate Opener. CAUTION Release the stored torque in the GO-B3 Opener by pushing the Selector Switch to the opposite direction, for example: from CW to CCW, then momentarily depress the On/Off Trigger until Torque Reaction Arm relaxes off the ground.

  • Page 22: Maintenance & Best Practices

    Battery discharges. Change the Battery before the charge drops to 25% battery life. CHANGING ACCESSORIES 1. Remove the GO-B3 Opener from the Hopper Car’s Capstan Socket. 2. Disconnect the Battery to the GO-B3 Gate Opener. 3. Remove the Drive Fitting by disengaging the Ret-Ring.
  • Page 23 When the Battery is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects (paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects) that can accidently make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the Battery’s terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

  • Page 24: Battery Troubleshooting

    Trigger. GATE OPENER REPAIRS After extended use of the GO-B3 Gate Opener, or in the case of degrading performance or other apparent damage, send the GO-B3 Gate Opener to WORKMASTER’s Authorized Service Center: AIRMATIC, 284 Three Tun Rd, Malvern, PA 19355 for repair.
  • Page 25 NOTES PH: 866.476.9217...
  • Page 26 NOTES PH: 866.476.9217...
  • Page 27 NOTES PH: 866.476.9217...
  • Page 28 Capstan Barrel is a problem. When the Barrel’s female square is rounded-off, it resists any effort to get a grip with a Gate Opener Drive Fitting. WORKMASTER offers two solutions to the problem: • Capstan Renew Attachment (PN: 80-10728) •...

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