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  • Page 1 INIMAX ’ PERATOR ANUAL...
  • Page 3 INIMAX ’ PERATOR ANUAL...
  • Page 4 Liability Labrie Enviroquip Group assumes no liability for any incidental, consequential, or other liability that might result from the use of the information contained in this document. All risks and damages, incidental or otherwise, arising from the use or misuse of the information contained herein are entirely the responsibility of the user.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Multiplexed System ..................................3 Warranty Registration Form ................................. 3 About the Illustrations in this Manual ............................3 Standard Limited Product Warranty ............................4 To Contact Labrie Plus ..................................6 In the U.S....................................... 6 In Canada ...................................... 6 Safety ................... 7 Conventions .......................................
  • Page 6 iv Table of Contents Pump Switch ..................................... 62 Tailgate Up Switch .................................. 63 Tailgate Down Switch ................................63 Hydraulic Alarm Switch (optional) ............................ 64 Packer Multicycle Control Switch ............................65 Auto-Neutral Switch ................................66 10-Second Inhibit Switch ..............................66 Auto-Packing Switch ................................67 Crusher Panel Down Switch (optional) ...........................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents v Interlock Systems ..................................101 Crusher Panel Interlock ..............................101 Tailgate Interlock .................................. 102 Top Hopper Door Interlock ............................... 102 Troubleshooting Quick Reference ............................102...
  • Page 8 vi Table of Contents...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INIMAX THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL (SAFETY PROCEDURES, WARNINGS, CAUTION MESSAGES) IS TO BE COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD BY THE OPERATOR BEFORE OPERATING THE MINIMAX Introducing the M INIMAX The M is a side-loading refuse truck to be INIMAX operated by only one person. It is designed primarily...
  • Page 10 2 Introduction The M is composed of a small curved wall body with a capacity of 10 cubic yards and a INIMAX 2 cubic yard tailgate, making the total loading capacity of the vehicle to 12 cubic yards. Figure 1-2 Tailgate The hopper swept volume is 0.92 cubic yard, using an 18-inch packer, which is also used to unload the body through the tailgate opening.

  • Page 11: Multiplexed System

    Warranty Registration Form Do not forget to complete the owner registration form and to send it to Labrie Enviroquip Group. Make sure to fill out the in-service date. This date will be used as the start date of the warranty period.

  • Page 12: Standard Limited Product Warranty

    In the event a part or component of the Product fails or becomes defective during the warranty period and, in the opinion of Labrie, such failure or defect results from Labrie’s material or workmanship, the part or component shall be repaired or replaced by Labrie or an authorized distributor at no cost provided that the unit is brought to an authorized distributor’s service facility.
  • Page 13 Because the Product is engineered to work only with genuine Labrie parts and components, this warranty shall be void and of no effect if i) the Product is modified other than by Labrie or by an authorized Labrie distributor or other than in accordance with a specific authorization and instructions from Labrie or from an authorized Labrie distributor or ii) if parts and components of any other manufacturer are used as substitutes for genuine Labrie parts and components.

  • Page 14: To Contact Labrie Plus

    E-mail: sales@labriegroup.com For technical support and parts ordering, the serial number of your vehicle is required. Therefore, MPORTANT Labrie Enviroquip Group recommends to keep record of the information found on the VIN plate, which is located in the cab.

  • Page 15: Safety

    Safety Safety is always of prime importance when operating any type of equipment. All operators working with the must be aware of the safety practices and INIMAX features detailed in this section. Conventions Danger! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 16: Responsibilities

    8 Safety Danger! Always be aware of the vehicle’s surroundings to make sure that no pedestrians, passersby, bystanders, or other people or vehicles are in any way exposed to any danger caused by the use of the M INIMAX Danger! Never get in the hopper area when the engine is running.

  • Page 17: Employee's Responsibilities

    Safety 9  To establish and ensure the application of a “lockout/tagout” procedure any time inspection, repair or maintenance is performed on the vehicle, regardless of whether it takes place on the road or in the garage. Employee’s Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the employee: ...

  • Page 18: General Precautions

    Enviroquip Group customers elect to operate the vehicle with more than one worker, additional safety items shall be installed to protect the co-worker from hazardous situations. In such cases, Labrie Enviroquip Group must be informed of every and all units that will be operated MPORTANT by more than one worker.
  • Page 19 Safety 11  Never stand near or underneath a moving automated arm.  Never, under any circumstances (maintenance or otherwise), stand underneath a loaded body. Warning! Do not operate the automated arm until you have been fully trained, and have read and understood the Operator and Maintenance Manuals supplied with this unit.

  • Page 20: Fire

    12 Safety Fire The employer must inform and train all personnel on the measures that must be taken in case of a vehicle and/or loaded body catching fire. Anytime a loaded vehicle is brought inside a garage, fire extinguishers shall be close at hand. The employer must also inform employees of an appropriate place to unload the body near the maintenance facility (preferably away from traffic, surface drains, and ditches).

  • Page 21: Safety And Warning Decals

    Safety 13 Safety and Warning Decals Pay careful attention to all safety and warning decals while working in and around the M INIMAX Keep your decals clean and in good condition at all times. For replacement decals, please call LabriePlus. Decals may vary from one unit to another. Decals on Tailgate 47266 204540...

  • Page 22: Decals On Body

    14 Safety Decals on Body 47304 47722 Optional 120989 - English/Spanish 47723 - French 79846 - English/French 159827 79969 Optional 159770 - Eng/Spa 79971 - Eng/Fre 204542 204534 204518 - English/French 204504 - English/French...
  • Page 23 Safety 15 84468 84467 - English/French 47354 Optional 84074 - English/Spanish 84458 79852 - English/French 84459 - English/Spanish 47595 Optional 94383 Optional 47652 - French 84443 - Spanish 189139 - English/French...
  • Page 24 16 Safety 204530 204537 204510 - English/French 204513 - English/French 121349 84014 47348 - English 84015 - English/Spanish...
  • Page 25 Safety 17 47843...
  • Page 26 18 Safety 47803...

  • Page 27: Decals Inside Cab

    Safety 19 Decals inside Cab 84009 - English/French 84273 84491 - English/Spanish 79822 84304 43850 - English 43790 - English 84001 - English/Spanish 79818 - English/French 79843 84012 47284 - English 43910 - English 120980 - English/Spanish 84013 - English/Spanish...
  • Page 28 20 Safety 79817 43786 - English 84146 - English/Spanish Optional 79824 43858 - English 84343 - English/Spanish Optional 184526...
  • Page 29 Safety 21 79823 43856 - English 84302 - English/Spanish Optional 79831 43972 - English 84148 - English/Spanish Optional 79832 43982 - English 84306 - English/Spanish Optional...
  • Page 30 22 Safety 84188 84189 - English/Spanish 84406 Optional 204699 - English/French 104539 84031 - English/French 84032 - English/Spanish...
  • Page 31 Safety 23 159826 84081 159825 - English/French 47526 - English 84082 - English/Spanish 84372 84303 84373 - English/Spanish 47276 - English 79840 - English/French 204533 204503 - English/French 159834 169408 - English/French : Decals may vary depending on the options and features installed on the unit.

  • Page 32: Safety Features

    24 Safety Safety Features Global Motion Sensors (Optional) This OPTIONAL safety system is used to detect objects located behind the truck. This system is turned on when placing the transmission in reverse. Warning! The operator must read the installation manual of the system manufacturer before using this optional feature.
  • Page 33 Safety 25 Warning! Sensor lenses must be kept clean to ensure proper operation of the system. If the lenses are allowed to become dirty, system range will be decreased. The sensors are installed on the rear bumper and angled to obtain low coverage to ground. For details on how to adjust the sensors, refer to the Installation Manual of the sensor manufacturer.

  • Page 34: Back Up Alarm

    26 Safety : The illustrations above were taken from the Installation Manual of Global Sensor Systems Inc. Back Up Alarm The back up alarm sounds when the truck is in reverse or the tailgate opens. Tailgate Safety Prop The tailgate safety prop is used to support and keep the tailgate open during inspection or maintenance procedures.
  • Page 35 Safety 27 Figure 2-2 Tailgate safety prop Danger! The safety prop shall be set each time the tailgate is open for inspection and maintenance purposes. Setting the Tailgate Safety Prop To set the tailgate safety prop: Make sure that the body is empty. Remove the safety pins.
  • Page 36 28 Safety Turn ON the pump. Danger! Prior to raising the tailgate, make sure no one is standing behind the vehicle and the body is empty. With the Tailgate Up switch on the control panel (see Tailgate Up Switch on page 63), raise the tailgate a few feet (enough to raise the safety prop).

  • Page 37: Camera System (Optional)

    Safety 29 Figure 2-5 Raising the tailgate safety prop Release your grip on the safety prop to set it in its home position. Figure 2-6 Setting the safety prop in its home position With the Tailgate Down switch on the control panel (see Tailgate Down Switch on page 63), fully close the tailgate.
  • Page 38 30 Safety The operator can switch from one camera to the other using a selector switch located on the LCD color monitor installed in the cab (see Figure 2-11). Refer to the camera manufacturer’s manual for more information. Figure 2-7 Camera inside hopper Figure 2-8 Camera on tailgate...

  • Page 39: Tailgate Holding Valve

    Safety 31 Figure 2-10 Camera underneath mirrors Figure 2-11 LCD color monitor Tailgate Holding Valve Located under the rear section of the body, this holding valve ensures that the tailgate will not open during the packing cycle. Figure 2-12 Holding valve...

  • Page 40: Panic Bar (Optional)

    32 Safety Panic Bar (optional) The panic bar is an optional emergency device that can be installed on the M . If installed, it INIMAX is located outside of the hopper, on the streetside and/or curbside of the truck. It is made up of a steel board and has one or two red emergency stop buttons located between the board and the wall.

  • Page 41: Two-Hand Safety System (Optional)

    Safety 33 Figure 2-14 Emergency stop button underneath panic bar Two-Hand Safety System (optional) In some jurisdictions, M vehicles having an optional tipper or crusher panel must be INIMAX equipped with a two-hand safety system. The purpose of this system, which comprises of two external controls (a button/handle set or two buttons), is to protect the operator from injury.
  • Page 42 34 Safety Figure 2-15 Suction line shut-off valve : The hydraulic tank model may vary according to the options installed on the vehicle. Warning! Failure to fully open the shut-off valve before starting the truck will cause immediate damage to the pump, even if the pump is not activated. Start the truck.

  • Page 43: Cleanliness

    Safety 35 Figure 2-17 Hydraulic pump O switch Cleanliness Cleanliness is part of safety. Ensure that the equipment works properly by removing any compacted garbage in the packer area after each body unloading. Clean all the lights and safety decals so you and the surrounding pedestrians and drivers will be aware of the truck at all times.
  • Page 44 36 Safety To lock out and tag out your M unit: INIMAX Park the vehicle on safe, level ground and apply the parking brake (see Figure 2-19). Figure 2-19 Parking brake knob Make sure that the body is completely unloaded. Switch OFF the hydraulic pump.

  • Page 45: Shutting Down The Vehicle

    Safety 37 Shutting Down the Vehicle If the vehicle has to be stored for an extended period of time, follow the chassis manufacturer’s shutdown and maintenance requirements. Also: Park the vehicle on hard, level ground and apply the parking brake. Make sure that all moving parts are in their home position (tailgate, arm, crusher panel, packer, etc.).
  • Page 46 38 Safety...

  • Page 47: Controls And Indicators

    Labrie’s Multiplexed System which lets the operator know how the truck system is performing and if anything goes wrong with this system. The following sections provide an overview of Labrie’s Multiplexed System, the control panel and some optional features.
  • Page 48 A flashing red light on the monitor is also a sign of a problem. Call LabriePlus for support. The logo of Labrie Enviroquip Group appears momentarily on the monitor screen at the start of the system (see Figure 3-2).

  • Page 49: Main Page

    Controls and Indicators 41 : The monitor screen works even if the engine is not started. All it needs is electrical power. However, if you start the engine, the monitor will reboot to reflect the changes caused by the starting of the truck. Main Page The next page that comes up after the Welcome Screen is the Main Page (see Figure 3-3).
  • Page 50 42 Controls and Indicators Figure 3-4 Warning and caution messages on monitor See Table 1 for a list of warning and caution messages. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Table 1 Warning messages (cont’d) Warning and Caution Messages Solution Arm Up:Crusher Not Raised Raise Crusher Panel...
  • Page 51 Controls and Indicators 43 Table 1 Warning messages (cont’d) Warning and Caution Messages Solution ESTOP:Left Panic Bar Release Left Panic Bar ESTOP:Right Panic Bar Release Right Panic Bar FullEject:Cab EStop Pull Out Cab EStop Button FullEject:Ext. Control Selected Deactivate Ext. Control FullEject:Packer Not Retracted Retract Packer FullEject:Pump Not Started...
  • Page 52 44 Controls and Indicators Table 1 Warning messages (cont’d) Warning and Caution Messages Solution Pump:Aux. Deadman Switch ON Release Aux. Deadman Switch prior to Engaging Pump Pump:Aux. OpenGripper Switch ON Release Aux. OpenGripper Switch prior to Engaging Pump Pump:CrusherDown Switch ON Release CrusherDown Switch prior to Engaging Pump Pump:CrusherUp Switch ON...
  • Page 53 Controls and Indicators 45 Table 1 Warning messages (cont’d) Warning and Caution Messages Solution Pump:Right Panic Bar Release Right Panic Bar prior to Engaging Pump Pump:RPM Too High Lower Engine Speed Below 900 RPM Pump:TailgateDown Switch ON Release TailgateDown Switch prior to Engaging Pump Pump:TailgateUp Switch ON Release TailgateUp Switch prior to...
  • Page 54 46 Controls and Indicators Table 2 Error messages (cont’d) Error Messages Solution Comm. Lost with Master Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus Module 11 is disconnected Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus Module 11 not Connected Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus Module 20 is disconnected Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus...

  • Page 55: Main Menu

    “OK” button. Multicycle The monitor used in Labrie’s Multiplexed System is user-friendly. Say you want to change the multicycle settings of the packer. All you have to do is select...
  • Page 56 48 Controls and Indicators Figure 3-6 Multicycle page : The packer multicycle function has been preset at the factory to carry out three cycles. When the switch on the control panel is on and the packer is activated, the packer will MULTICYCLE move according to the default number of cycles (that is 3) or to the number of cycles you chose.
  • Page 57 Controls and Indicators 49 I/O Status In this section, you will find helpful information to troubleshoot body-related problems that you may face during your day-to-day tasks. These problems can be of any nature, from hydraulic to mechanical, electrical or pneumatic. Select the control module corresponding to the part of the truck that needs to be checked.
  • Page 58 50 Controls and Indicators The Input Status page contains a set of rectangles. Each of these rectangles represents input elements, which in turn correspond to a particular function of the truck. For example, if you select rectangle I00, a short description appears in the lower part of the screen, which indicates that this rectangle relates to the input element coming from the service brake pressure switch.
  • Page 59 Controls and Indicators 51 Table 4 Colored rectangles Rectangles Function Status (outputs) Blue Inactive Green Active Closed short-circuit Yellow Open circuit Press “Esc” to return to the preceding page. Press the “Force” button to display the Force page. : To go back to the Main Page or Main Menu, press “Esc” as needed until the desired page is displayed.
  • Page 60 52 Controls and Indicators Figure 3-12 Warning message w/ “OK” prompt Press “OK” to go to the Force page or “Esc” to return to the preceding page. After pressing “OK”, the Force page appears on the screen. Figure 3-13 Force page (input) As no input function can be forced to be active or inactive, the operator must press the “Output”...
  • Page 61 Controls and Indicators 53 This page contains a set of rectangles. Each of these rectangles is numbered and corresponds to a specific function of the truck. Colors are used to indicate whether the corresponding function is active or not:  a blue rectangle means the corresponding function is inactive ...
  • Page 62  the CANopen bus, which is used for the body. These 2 communication buses are completely independent of one another, except for some specific data that are transferred from the chassis J1939 bus to Labrie’s multiplexed system, where they are used. These specific data are the following: ...
  • Page 63 Controls and Indicators 55 Managing Passwords (optional) With this optional feature, data protection passwords can be added to the IFM Multiplexed System display. This feature can also be used to change or remove already saved passwords. Data that can be protected by passwords relate to the following features: Output Force, Multicycle and J1939 baudrate.
  • Page 64 56 Controls and Indicators If a password already exists, enter it using the arrow keys. Press “Esc” to quit or OK to erase the password. Enter a new password using the arrow keys. Press “Esc” to quit or OK to create a new password. : Entering a new password with only zeros as the number, such as “000000”, will result in deactivating the password function.
  • Page 65 Looking at Figure 3-17 above you will notice the following digit string 8-8-5-1 between, for example, 10 and R1. As all Labrie electrical schematics begin with ZS00, you simply add those digits to that base number to get the corresponding electrical schematic number.
  • Page 66 58 Controls and Indicators Pump Usage This section contains an optional hour meter that tracks pump usage for maintenance purposes. Press “Esc” to return to the preceding page. Time Adjust This section allows you to set the Time and Date indicator. Press “Esc”...

  • Page 67: Control Panel

    Controls and Indicators 59 Control Panel The control panel is located in the middle of the cab for easy access during collection and operation. This panel has different control buttons and switches. Because the truck is equipped with a fully multiplexed system, a multiplexed switch actuator module is found on the panel.

  • Page 68: Multiplexed Switch Actuators (1)

    60 Controls and Indicators Multiplexed Switch Actuators (1) : Multiplexed switch actuators and their location on the control panel vary according to the options installed on the unit.

  • Page 69: Multiplexed Switch Actuators (2)

    Multiplexed Switch Actuators (2) : This illustration and the preceding one were taken from PDF file No 159535. : 1- All symbols to be negative lens. 2- Electronic file for the symbols available on request from Labrie Enviroquip Group only.

  • Page 70: Pump Switch

    62 Controls and Indicators Pump Switch The pump switch, which is also called PTO switch, engages and disengages the hydraulic pump, all the body functions (packer, tailgate, crusher panel) and the joystick that controls the automated arm.  Press this switch to engage the hydraulic pump (switch turns from blue to green). ...

  • Page 71: Tailgate Up Switch

    Controls and Indicators 63 Tailgate Up Switch This control switch is used to raise the tailgate. Press and keep down this switch to raise the tailgate to the desired height. Before using this switch, make sure that the truck is parked on safe, level ground. Figure 3-22 Tailgate Up switch Remove the tailgate-locking pins before using this control switch.

  • Page 72: Hydraulic Alarm Switch (Optional)

    64 Controls and Indicators Figure 3-23 Tailgate Down switch The Tailgate Down switch and the Body Unloading Process The Tailgate Down switch must be used by the operator to lower the tailgate once all the packed refuse has been ejected out of the body at landfill. But before using this switch, the operator must first retract the packer completely to its home position by pressing the yellow push-button on the packer control station (see Figure 3-44).

  • Page 73: Packer Multicycle Control Switch

    Controls and Indicators 65 Figure 3-24 Hydraulic alarm switch : This switch should always be engaged. Packer Multicycle Control Switch This switch allows the packer to run a preset number of cycles (from 2 to 3, 3 being the default setting) by pressing the green push-button once.

  • Page 74: Auto-Neutral Switch

    66 Controls and Indicators Auto-Neutral Switch The auto-neutral system is available on units equipped with an Allison electronic transmission. The auto-neutral allows the operator to shift from “drive” to “neutral” automatically without touching the shifter lever. For more information on this, refer to the chassis manufacturer’s manual. Figure 3-26 Auto-neutral switch 10-Second Inhibit Switch...

  • Page 75: Auto-Packing Switch

    Controls and Indicators 67 When pressing this switch, the gripper opens for 10 seconds, then closes automatically. To enable this feature, press the Inhibit switch. This switch will then turn from blue to green. A blue-lighted switch means that the corresponding feature is disabled. Caution! The inhibit feature overrides all safety features.

  • Page 76: Crusher Panel Down Switch (Optional)

    68 Controls and Indicators Crusher Panel Down Switch (optional) Press and keep down this switch to lower the crusher panel. When pushed, this switch becomes green lighted. Figure 3-29 Crusher panel down switch The crusher panel is an option that may be installed on a M vehicle.

  • Page 77: Crusher Panel Up Switch (Optional)

    Controls and Indicators 69 Crusher Panel Up Switch (optional) Press and keep down this switch to raise the crusher panel. When pushed, this switch becomes green lighted. Figure 3-31 Crusher panel up switch Strobe Light Switch This switch activates and deactivates strobe lights and amber flashing lights. Figure 3-32 Strobe light switch ...

  • Page 78: Work Light Switch

    70 Controls and Indicators Figure 3-33 Strobe light and amber flashing lights Strobe light Amber flashing lights Work Light Switch This switch activates and deactivates all work lights installed on the truck. Figure 3-34 Work light switch  Press this switch once to turn ON all work lights (switch turns green). ...

  • Page 79: Speed-Up "On" Control Switch

    Controls and Indicators 71 Figure 3-35 Work lights Speed-Up “On” Control Switch In auto-neutral mode, this switch enables the engine to run at a predetermined RPM. This can be useful when operating the full-eject feature. Figure 3-36 Speed-up “On” control switch ...

  • Page 80: Packer Selector Switch

    72 Controls and Indicators Figure 3-37 Speed-up “Auto” control switch  Press this switch to activate this feature (switch turns green).  Press this switch again to deactivate this feature (switch turns blue). Packer Selector Switch This switch is divided into two parts: the lower part, which controls the right-hand side packer control station, and the upper part, which controls the left-hand side packer control station (if installed).
  • Page 81 Controls and Indicators 73  Press the lower part of this switch in order to use the right-hand side packer control station. This part of the switch will turn green.  Press the lower part of this switch again to deactivate this feature. This part of the switch will then turn blue.

  • Page 82: Auto-Eject Switch

    74 Controls and Indicators : The in-cab joystick and the packer control station are operational only when none of the parts of the packer selector switch is engaged. Auto-Eject Switch During the unloading process at the landfill, this switch is used to open the tailgate and eject the load out of the truck body through the use of the packer.

  • Page 83: Light Bar Control Pad (Optional)

    Controls and Indicators 75 If anything prevents the unloading process from getting underway, then consult the monitor screen on the control panel (Figure 3-1) for instructions or solutions. : During the process of unloading packed refuse carried in the body, the packer performs several short strokes before the complete and final stroke.

  • Page 84: Pack Push-Button (Green)

    76 Controls and Indicators Figure 3-42 Stop Push-Button Pack Push-Button (green) The packer start cycle button activates the packer for one complete cycle. A complete cycle takes about 12 seconds. Figure 3-43 Pack Push-Button Retract Push-Button (yellow) The packer retract button will retract the packer to the beginning of its stroke. This control is useful when the body is full and the material prevents the packer from reaching the end of its stroke.

  • Page 85: Joystick Controls

    Controls and Indicators 77 Figure 3-44 Retract Push-Button : The in-cab packer control station is operational when both multiplexed packer selector switches are off (blue-lighted). See Figure 3-38 and Figure 3-39. Joystick Controls Arm Joystick The joystick is used to control the Helping Hand arm installed on the M .
  • Page 86 78 Controls and Indicators  The deadman switch is used as a safety device to ensure that every movement of the arm is absolutely wanted and controlled by the operator. That is, if the operator is not pressing the deadman switch while trying to move the arm with the joystick, no movement will occur. With such a safety feature, an accidental movement of the joystick will not be transmitted to the arm.

  • Page 87: Auxiliary Arm Controls

    Controls and Indicators 79 Figure 3-47 Automated arm joystick control decal Auxiliary Arm Controls Some trucks are equipped with auxiliary arm controls under the right-hand side seat. These arm controls may vary according to truck model. Figure 3-48 Auxiliary arm controls Deadman switch...

  • Page 88: Cab Dashboard

    80 Controls and Indicators Auxiliary arm controls have the same functions as does the joystick. They allow the operator to control the arm and the gripper from outside the cab. To use these auxiliary arm controls, simply press and hold the deadman switch (see Figure 3-48). Below are decals that show the functions of each of these controls.

  • Page 89: Arm Extended Warning Light

    Controls and Indicators 81 Figure 3-50 Parking brake button Arm Extended Warning Light A warning light on the dashboard informs the operator that the arm is out. Do not move the vehicle until this light stops flashing. Danger! Never drive this vehicle if the automated arm is not parked alongside the truck. The unit would be too high or too wide to be driven safely.

  • Page 90: Right-Hand Side External Control Station

    82 Controls and Indicators Right-Hand Side External Control Station The M has another control station. This one is located on the right-hand side of the truck INIMAX near the hydraulic tank. This control station has the same red, green and yellow buttons as the ones found in the cab, which are used to operate the packer.
  • Page 91 Controls and Indicators 83 Figure 3-53 Body external deadman switch : The illustration above shows a specific type of deadman switch. Other types exist as well and they all work the same way.
  • Page 92 84 Controls and Indicators...

  • Page 93: Operating The Minimax Tm

    Operating the INIMAX The different methods, procedures and necessary actions to operate the M are presented in this INIMAX section. Warning! Always read and understand the Operator’s Manual before operating the equipment. Before operating the M , the operator must INIMAX be completely familiar with all safety procedures, and the location, operation and functions of all controls...

  • Page 94: Visual Inspection

    86 Operating the M INIMAX Visual Inspection Before starting the vehicle, the operator MUST perform a visual inspection of the truck. Ensure the engine is not running and the parking brake is set.  Ensure the cleanliness of lamps, safety decals, camera lenses, mirrors, windows, and the vehicle in general.

  • Page 95: Arm Inspection Procedure

    Operating the M INIMAX Body inspection procedure: Activate the packer for a full cycle. Check the automated arm operation. Check if the tailgate safety pins are in place. Put them in place to lock the tailgate properly. As you walk along the side of the truck, clean all safety decals. Check the frame area, fuel tank and air tanks (air tanks must be drained every day), cleaning traps and wheels for leaks, cracks or other type of problems.
  • Page 96 88 Operating the M INIMAX Apply the following inspection procedure: Make sure to park the vehicle on safe, level ground. Ensure that the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is tagged out for maintenance purposes (see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 35). Start the engine and engage the hydraulic pump (see Figure 3-20).
  • Page 97 Operating the M INIMAX • Plastic gliders; • Gripper; • Hoses and connections; • Cylinders. Check for loose nuts and bolts.
  • Page 98 90 Operating the M INIMAX Check for missing rubber pads on gripper. Figure 4-3 Rubber pads Check the limit switches. Refer to the Maintenance Manual for more details. Figure 4-4 Gripper limit switch Figure 4-5 Mid-height limit switch (left), parked limit switch (right)

  • Page 99: Inspection Sheet

    Operating the M INIMAX Inspection Sheet The following is an example of an inspection sheet. The operator MUST follow the inspection sheet provided by his employer. If the employer does not have any, ask for their permission before using this example sheet. VEHICLE CONDITION REPORT Date: _________________ Unit: _______________________________ Driver: ____________________ Demo: _______________________...

  • Page 100: Loading And Packing

    92 Operating the M INIMAX Loading and Packing Planning your Route It is important to plan your route in order to be efficient. Planning your route will shorten your collection time and prevent you from being caught in a traffic jam. Remember that the M INIMAX was designed exclusively to pick up roller carts.

  • Page 101: Packer Description

    Operating the M INIMAX Figure 4-6 Hopper Packer Description The packer blade is made of high strength steel for maximum compaction of the refuse material being carried in the truck. A telescopic cylinder is used to push and pull the packer into the hopper and compact the material into the body.

  • Page 102: Arm Reach And Gripper Capacity

    94 Operating the M INIMAX Arm Reach and Gripper Capacity The automated arm is capable of reaching a roller cart 60 inches away from the vehicle and its maximum lifting capacity is 450 lbs. The gripper is capable of picking up roller carts from 32 to 95 gallons in size.

  • Page 103: Loading Refuse Using A Cart Tipper

    Operating the M INIMAX Warning! Do not move the vehicle if the arm is not fully retracted alongside the hopper and if the gripper is not completely open. Loading Refuse Using a Cart Tipper If your unit is equipped with a cart tipper, apply the following procedure: Stop the vehicle so that the tipper is aligned with the cart.

  • Page 104: Pack On The Go

    Unloading packed refuse carried in a M unit requires the use of the packer. The unloading INIMAX process is an easy one using Labrie’s Multiplexed System, which is installed in all M units. INIMAX With just the use of a switch, the first steps of the unloading process can be done automatically, that is the opening of the tailgate and the ejection of refuse from the storage body.

  • Page 105: Unloading Procedure

    Operating the M INIMAX Unloading Procedure Warning! Ensure the overhead is clear before opening the tailgate. The following is the standard unloading procedure: Drive the vehicle to the landfill. Ensure the vehicle is on safe, stable and level ground. Check the overhead clearance before opening the tailgate. Move the tailgate safety pins to the unlocked position (see Figure 4-10).

  • Page 106: Emergency Actions

    98 Operating the M INIMAX Once the unloading process is complete, press the yellow push-button on the packer control station (see Figure 3-44) to retract the packer to its “home” position. When the packer has reached its “home” position, press and keep down the Tailgate Down switch on the multiplexed switch actuator module (see Figure 3-23) to close the tailgate.

  • Page 107: End-Of-The-Day Cleaning And Inspection

    Operating the M INIMAX Figure 4-11 Shut-off valve Carefully inspect and find the cause of the leak. Call the maintenance facility and report your findings. If the leak cannot be repaired on site, have the vehicle towed. The leak must be repaired before restarting the engine.
  • Page 108 100 Operating the M INIMAX Never let the engine run and the hydraulic pump engaged during cleaning and inspection. Always MPORTANT apply the Lockout/Tagout procedure when doing these tasks (see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 35). Hopper cleaning procedure: Park the vehicle on safe, level ground and apply the parking brake.
  • Page 109 Operating the M INIMAX If you use pressurized water, do not splash water directly on limit switches, connectors or battery fuses. Perform a visual inspection for leaks or wear in the hopper area. Open the clean-out door on each side of the hopper (see Figure 4-13). Rake small pieces of garbage out of the clean-out traps using the hoe.
  • Page 110 Set the parking brake and put the transmission to neutral. Install a control lever on the arm extend/retract section of the proportional valve (see Figure 4-15) located on the left-hand side of the vehicle under the Labrie yellow cover.
  • Page 111 Operating the M INIMAX Using the control lever, retract the arm slowly in order to bring it back to its home position. Danger! Stay clear of the path of the arm at all times and do not open the gripper in mid-air when performing this procedure.
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