Adjusting Packer Extend Limit/Proximity Switch - Labrie AUTOMIZER FULL EJECT Maintenance Manual

Adjusting Packer Extend Limit/Proximity Switch

When this limit/proximity switch needs adjustment, the following procedure is recommended.
A. To adjust the packer extend limit switch:
1. Set the parking brake.
2.
Start the engine and engage the hydraulic system (P
Usually, the packer extend limit switch needs adjustment when the last follower panel moves past
the limit switch without triggering any signal. In such a case, the packer continues its forward
motion inside the body as in Eject mode.
3.
Press and hold the Auto-Eject switch on the multiplexed control panel (see Figure 3-39). Keep
this switch down until the tailgate is fully open and the last follower panel clears the limit switch
in the hopper.
As soon as you release the Auto-Eject switch, the packer will stop moving.
Caution!
Make sure no one is standing behind the truck when you operate the tailgate.
4.
Turn OFF the engine.
5. Proceed with the tagout/lockout procedure. Refer to "Locking Out and Tagging Out the
Vehicle" on page 26.
Danger!
Never get on the hopper area while the engine is running.
6.
Get on the hopper area.
7.
Free the limit switch from any dirt or debris that may cause the switch to malfunction.
8. Exit the hopper.
9. Start the engine and engage the hydraulic system (P
Caution
Make sure the ball valve on the suction line is fully open before starting the vehicle.
10.
Press the yellow P
back to the position where the target (see Figure 3-54), which is located at the tail of the last
follower panel, must make contact with the Packer Extend limit switch rod. Use the red
E
MERGENCY
R button (see Figure 3-28) to retract the packer and bring it
ACKER ETRACT
S button (see Figure 3-25) to stop retraction at such position.
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switch activated).
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switch activated).
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