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  • Page 1 GO-E2 Gate Opener OPERATOR'S GUIDE...
  • 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

    Opening Car Gates Closing Car Gates VII. Traveling Capstans VIII. Changing Voltage Setting Maintaining the GO-E2 Opener Phasing Electrical Control Package APPENDIX A: Beam Mount Assembly APPENDIX B: Motor Parts List APPENDIX C: Drive Shaft Exploded View LIST OF FIGURES...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This Operator's Guide details the installation, use, and maintenance of our GO-E2 Electric Hopper Car Gate Opener. Experience has shown that the GO-E2 Opener will open easy to moderately difficult car gates. However, that same experience demonstrates that total satisfaction in use depends on attention to detail in installing, using, and maintaining the Unit.
  • Page 6 When equipped with the Rolling Carriage option, the GO-E2 Opener can be mounted to a steel W-Beam parallel to the track so the operator can roll the GO-E2 Opener from gate to gate, and car to car. With the Rotating Platform option, the Opener can be swung 180°...

  • Page 7: Operation Safety

    It is the responsibility of the owner and operator to install, maintain, and operate the parts or components manufactured and supplied by WORKMASTER, in such a manner as to comply with the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety Act and with all state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and the American National Standards Institute Safety Code (ANSI).
  • Page 8 Do not place hands, feet, or any part of the body, or clothing in any opening. Maintain a safe distance from the Telescoping Driveshaft while it is operating. Do not overload the GO-E2 Opener, or attempt to use it for other than its intended use.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    III. SPECIFICATIONS To operate the GO-E2 efficiently the user should be familiar with each of the Gate Opener's Components. See Figure 1 for component Layout and the following pages for item descriptions. The GO-E2 Gate Opener consists of a heavy-duty, 5 HP. Gear Motor; a Telescoping Driveshaft (TDS) with universal joints on each end to enable the TDS to angle up to 20°...
  • Page 10 1. GEAR MOTOR The GO-E2’s gear motor is an electrically powered unit with a cast iron housing that can be mounted to a stationary object or to our Rolling Carriage. The GO- E2’s drive shaft slides onto the motor’s keyed output drive.
  • Page 11 7. TELESCOPING DRIVE SHAFT (TDS) The TDS connects the Drive Tip to the Gear Motor. By extending and compressing the TDS allows the GO-E2 to accommodate traveling Capstan Barrels. The U-Joint and Yoke design allows the Drive Tip to make full contact with the Capstan Barrel at all angles.

  • Page 12: Installation

    IV. INSTALLATION Position the GO-E2's Gear Motor 7-feet from the inside edge of the inner rail. If you have purchased the Beam Mount Assembly (BMA), secure a W-Beam with at least a 6” width (W8 x 24) to the floor, 7-feet from the inside edge of the inner rail.
  • Page 13 The E2 Opener's Gear Motor is designed to operate with the base mounted floor- horizontal. Other special mountings require modifications to the lubrication system and seals. Consult your WORKMASTER Sales CAUTION Representative on special mountings. With the Gear Motor completely secured, loosen the BMA's t-handle set screws and slide the unit back and forth along the beam to verify ease of movement.
  • Page 14 The GO-E2 Opener's Gear Motor is lubricated before shipment. Before start- up (or prolonged storage), remove the seal from the breather/vent plug. The lubricant level should be checked with the GO-E2 Opener mounted in its correct position. Lubricant should be added or removed to bring it to the correct level.

  • Page 15: Opening Car Gates

    Using the Capstan Swage Tool (optional accessory PN: 33-11120), clean-out and square-up the Capstan Socket on the Car Gate so that the Capstan Drive Fitting on the GO-E2 Opener's Driveshaft can be properly and fully seated in the car's Capstan Socket when opening the gate.
  • Page 16 If, after repeated attempts at "jogging" the Opener with the Pushbuttons, the car gate will not move, STOP using the GO-E2 Opener and notify your supervisor. Do not use other opening devices, (pry bars, multipliers, etc.) in a dangerous attempt to...

  • Page 17: Closing Car Gates

    Using the Capstan Swage Tool (optional accessory PN: 33-11120), clean-out and square-up the Capstan Socket on the Car Gate so that the Capstan Drive Fitting on the GO-E2 Opener's Driveshaft can be properly and fully seated in the car's Capstan Socket when closing the gate.
  • Page 18 If, after repeated attempts at "jogging" the Opener with the Pushbuttons, the car gate will not move, STOP using the GO-E2 Opener and notify your supervisor. Do not use other opening devices, (pry bars, multipliers, etc.) in a dangerous attempt to...

  • Page 19: Traveling Capstans

    VII. TRAVELING CAPSTANS The GO-E2 Opener has the ability to open hopper car slide gates with traveling capstans. The Driveshaft will extend and compress as the slide gate capstan moves along its length or travel. The Driveshaft's double yoke ensures that the drive fitting will maintain constant contact with the capstan.
  • Page 20 VIII. CHANGING VOLTAGE SETTING The electric gate opener is delivered set-up for 440/460/480 VAC, 3PH operation. To change the voltage to 230/240 VAC, 3PH operation, three tasks must be performed: De-energize all power leading to the gate opener. In gate opener's electric motor's conduit box, change it to 230/240 VAC. In the motor starter's NEMA 4 enclosure: Move the jumpers on the control transformer.
  • Page 21 IX. MAINTAINING THE GO-E2 OPENER Operating any equipment, including the GO-E2 Opener, until it ceases to run can be very costly in terms of repairs and downtime. When the equipment finally breaks down, usually more expensive parts are worn out or broken. In addition, it seems that equipment always fails when it is most needed in production.
  • Page 22 Grease: SHELL Alvania Grease R3. GEAR UNIT The GO-E2 Opener's gear unit should have the oil changed every 5,000 hours or 1 year. If synthetic lubricant is used, it should be changed every 10,000 hours, or 2 years. For adverse operating conditions, the interval should be shorter.
  • Page 23 Units with inspection covers should not be operated with the inspection cover removed. The recommended lubricant for the GO-E2 Opener's gears is: Type: Oil; Ambient Temperature Range: -10°F to +100°F; AGMA Lubricant No: 3-4 EP; ISO Grade: 100-150 EP; Typical Oil: SHELL Omala Oil 100, MOBIL 629.
  • Page 24 If you intend storing the GO-E2 Opener under adverse conditions or for a long period of time, special storage precautions will be necessary: Store in a sheltered area away from chemical vapors or steam. Cover the Gear Motor. Do not store in sunlight or near high heat.
  • Page 25 We urge you to adhere to the following maintenance guidelines: INSPECTING AND LUBRICATING THE DRIVESHAFT To keep the GO-E2 Opener operating smoothly and economically, the Driveshaft must be carefully inspected at regular intervals. Problems are caused by such things as loose end yokes, excessive radial (side-to-side, or up-and-down) looseness, and bent shaft tubing or bell guards.
  • Page 26 The U-joints (each end of the TDS), protected by the bell-shaped guards, can be lubricated through the readily accessible Zerk-type grease fittings. Lubricate after every 4 - 8 hours of operation. Lubricate with 1 pump of grease. With TDS compressed or extended, rotate inner and outer Driveshaft shields until lubrication access ports are aligned.
  • Page 27 Remove snap ring from yoke. Turn U-joint over and remove opposite snap ring. Set the yoke in an arbor press with a piece of tube stock beneath it. Position the yoke with the lube fitting pointing up to prevent interference during disassembly.
  • Page 28 REASSEMBLY Pack the four (4) grease cavities of the cross with high quality extreme pressure N.L.G.I. Grade 1 or 2 grease (eg, SHELL Super Duty). Also pack each bearing assembly approximately 1/4 fill with this grease. Position the cross in the yoke with its lube filling on the inboard side (toward Driveshaft) Move one end of the cross to cause a trunnion to project through the crosshole beyond the outer machined face of the yoke lug.
  • Page 29 Make sure the retaining ring is completely seated in its groove. CAUTION Install the reassembled Driveshaft on the Gear Motor. Be sure the end yoke attached to the Gear Motor output shaft is aligned (key/keyway) and secure both 3/16" set screws. Exact fit of all Driveshaft components is extremely important.

  • Page 30: Phasing

    X. PHASING When our GO-E2 Drive Shafts are assembled, the inner yoke and the outer yoke are put together in-line or "IN-PHASE". The proper orientation of one yoke to the other is called "PHASING". A Drive Shaft that is "IN-PHASE" and has the correct operating angles at the drive end of the shaft does not create torsional vibration.
  • Page 31 The Pendant Control Switch is in a NEMA-4 (watertight) Box on 50' of cord, operated by two (2) momentary contact type pushbuttons. This Pendant Control allows the Operator to stand away from the GO-E2 during operation. PH: 866.476.9217...

  • Page 32: Appendix A: Beam Mount Assembly

    APPENDIX A: BEAM MOUNT ASSEMBLY Assembly Part # 33-40000 Item # Part # Description Qty per Assembly 33-40100-A RC Main Frame 33-40100-B Shaft 32-20016 Collar 32-20013 Bearing 33-40100-C Spacer 33-40100-D RC Side Plate 75-90500 Washer 75-10504 Bolt PH: 866.476.9217...
  • Page 33 Rotating Platform Assembled Rolling Carriage Item # Part # Description Qty per Assembly 32-20011 Shoulder Bolt 75-81000 Flat Washer 33-40200 Rotating Platform 32-20017 Bearing Race 32-20014 Bearing 75-52800 Stop Nut 75-80800 Washer 32-20018 Handle 33-20022 Lanyard 32-20010 PH: 866.476.9217...

  • Page 34: Appendix B: Motor Parts List

    APPENDIX B: MOTOR PARTS LIST SUPPORT DOCUMENT FRAME SIZE: SK32100v REF. PARTLIST # 632100 315 323 306 319 337 336 305 332 PH: 866.476.9217...

  • Page 35: Appendix C: Drive Shaft Exploded View

    APPENDIX C: DRIVE SHAFT EXPLODED VIEW PART No. DESCRIPTION 33-40250 Outer Yoke (car side) 1-1/4" F. Sq. Dr. 33-40251 U-Joint Cross & Bearing Kit 33-40252 Outer Yoke & Sleeve Assembly 33-40253 (Based on Dimensions) 32-40254 Bearing and Retainer Kit 31-90012 (Inc Qty 2 Bearings &...
  • Page 36 NOTES PH: 866.476.9217...
  • Page 37 NOTES PH: 866.476.9217...
  • Page 38 NOTES PH: 866.476.9217...
  • Page 39 NOTES PH: 866.476.9217...
  • Page 40 Pocket Vibrator Opening a hopper car gate presents one set of problems, getting material to flow from the car presents an entirely different problem. But it is no problem with the WORKMASTER air Rail-Shaker driven wedge-mount pocket vibrator. The assembly's wedge-...

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