Rooster Thunder Sweeper User & Parts Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pg. 3 Specifications -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pg. 4 Safety Decals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pg. 5 Safety Rules -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pg. 6, 7 Storage Safety ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pg. 7 Assembly Instructions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pg. 8-10 Operation Safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pg. 11, 12 Attaching Unit to Machine ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pg. 12 Start Up --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pg. 13 Proper Engine RPM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pg.
Page 3: Introduction
Be sure to read and understand the operator’s manual and observe all safety precautions before operating unit. This manual contains instructions for the safe operation and maintenance of the Rooster ® Thunder Sweeper .
Page 4: Specifications
Specifications Shipping weight: 550 LBS Shipping dimensions: 62”W x 45”L x 40.5”H Max Fan Impeller RPM: 4200 RPM Rated GPM @ Max RPM: 17.8 GPM Maximum Relief Setting of Machine Blower Is 3000 PSIG Attached To: Approximate Air Velocity: Just under 200 MPH Angle of Adjustment from side to side: 90°, Centered Left to Right Discharge Diameter:...
Page 5: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS ® The safety decals are placed on the Rooster Thunder Sweeper at the time of manufacture. It is important that all the decals are kept clean and readable at all times. If any decals have become illegible or have been removed, replacements are available from Binkley & Hurst, LP.
Page 6: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES SAFETY AWARENESS Safety hazards always exist around operating machinery, especially for inexperienced persons, persons untrained in the safe operation of the equipment, or persons just passing through the operating zone area. YOU the owner are responsible to train all operators or persons who may come into contact with this machine to follow the safety precautions and guidelines specified in this manual.
Page 7: Storage Safety
7. ALWAYS allow the fan to coast to a stop naturally. DO NOT attempt to break or slow the motion of the impeller artificially. 8. PLACE ALL controls in neutral, stop the engine, set the park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before servicing, repairing, or unhooking machinery.
Page 8: Assembly Instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove the lags that hold the blower discharge pipe and supporting pipes to the skid. 2. Assemble blower discharge pipe onto blower discharge cone 1.5” (Fig. 1). Be sure band clamp tab bracket (Fig 2) is pointing straight down as shown. Be sure blower discharge pipe is aligned as squarely to the blower discharge cone as possible.
Page 9 3. Install only one of the ¼ x 1” lags at position shown in Figure 3. Install 1 lag screw here Figure 3 4. Install the blower discharge pipe support pipes as shown in Fig. 4-7. Install the bolts loosely until both support pipes are mounted, then tighten the bolts securely. Figure 5 Figure 4 Document No.
Page 10 Figure 6 Figure 7 5. Inspect blower discharge cone at Fig. 8 & 9. Blower discharge cone must be aligned squarely with the fan housings before installing the remaining three lags that fasten the discharge pipe to the discharge cone. If discharge cone is out of square with the fan housings, it will put extra stress on one of the fan housing ears, and may lead to breakage of the fan housing.
Page 11: Operation Safety
OPERATION GENERAL OPERATING RULES 1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety decals before operating the equipment. 2. NEVER allow any personnel to ride on the blower unit. 3. DO NOT use the unit as a work platform. NEVER work under raised booms without properly supporting them.
Page 12: Attaching Unit To Machine
USE CARE WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID PRESSURE Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause severe injury or death. Hydraulic leaks under pressure may not be visible. Keep all body parts away from hydraulic hoses, fittings, or components when under pressure. Before connecting or disconnecting quick couplers inspect for any leaking or damaged hoses or components.
Page 13: Start Up
START UP 1. MAKE SURE skid-steer loader or the machine powering the blower is brought up to normal operating temperature before starting blower unit. 2. When starting blower fan, throttle engine back first and start fan gently. Once fan is started, bring engine up to proper RPM.
Page 14: Swing Adjustment
MANUAL SWING ADJUSTMENT The base unit comes with a Manually-adjusted swing from left to right. Five Positions are available that allow blower discharge to be pointed out to the right at 45° angle from straight front to pointing out the left at a 45° angle from straight front. To adjust discharge angle, stop unit, pull up on red-handled spring-loaded pin and position blower at desired angle.
Page 15: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 1. Follow ALL of the operating, maintenance, and safety instructions & procedures in this manual. 2. PLACE ALL controls in neutral, stop the engine, set the park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before servicing, repairing, or unhooking machinery.
Page 16: Electrical Schematics
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Page 18: Case Drain Kit
® Rooster Thunder Sweeper Option Kit: Case Drain Connection Kit for Loader PART NUMBERS: RTSCDK-10 KIT WITH 10’ HOSE LENGTH RTSCDK-20 KIT WITH 20’ HOSE LENGTH RTSCDK-30 KIT WITH 30’ HOSE LENGTH DESCRIPTION: Kit adds a case drain quick coupler connection to skid-steer or tractor front-end loader that is not already equipped with a case drain connection.
Page 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Disconnect the hose (Fig. 1, #1) from the adapter (Fig. 1, #2). Remove the adapter from the bulkhead fitting (Fig. 1, #3). Remove the jam nut (Fig. 1, #4) from the bulkhead fitting. Remove quick coupler (Fig. 1, #6) and bulkhead fitting from bracket (Fig. 1, #5) as a unit. Figure 1 2.
Page 20 6. Connect the other end of the hose to some point on skid-steer hydraulic oil reservoir. The hose may be cut-to-length as needed and the hose barb fitting then simply pushes into the hose. It is a special hose barb and hose that does not need and should not have any hose clamps on it.
Page 21: Warranty Forms
BINKLEY & HURST, LP P.O. BOX 100, 700 EAST LINDEN STREET, RICHLAND PA 17087, herein after referred to as B&H, offers the following limited warranty in accordance with the provisions listed below to ® each original retail purchaser of a Rooster Thunder Sweeper blower unit, that the Rooster Thunder ®...
Page 22 CUSTOMER NAME: ____________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP: _______________________________________________________________ PHONE: ________________________________ CELL: ________________________________ ® ROOSTER THUNDER SWEEPER SERIAL #: ________________________________________ PRIMARY MACHINE OPERATING BLOWER: (Please be specific. List machine make, type, & model.) _____________________________________________________________________________ SECONDARY MACHINES OPERATING BLOWER: (Please be specific. List machine make, type, &...
Page 23 BINKLEY & HURST, LP P.O. BOX 100, 700 EAST LINDEN STREET, RICHLAND PA 17087, herein after referred to as B&H, offers the following limited warranty in accordance with the provisions listed below to ® each original retail purchaser of a Rooster Thunder Sweeper blower unit, that the Rooster Thunder ®...
Page 24 CUSTOMER NAME: ____________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP: _______________________________________________________________ PHONE: ________________________________ CELL: ________________________________ ® ROOSTER THUNDER SWEEPER SERIAL #: ________________________________________ PRIMARY MACHINE OPERATING BLOWER: (Please be specific. List machine make, type, & model.) _____________________________________________________________________________ SECONDARY MACHINES OPERATING BLOWER: (Please be specific. List machine make, type, &...
Page 25 BINKLEY & HURST, LP P.O. BOX 100, 700 EAST LINDEN STREET, RICHLAND PA 17087, herein after referred to as B&H, offers the following limited warranty in accordance with the provisions listed below to ® each original retail purchaser of a Rooster Thunder Sweeper blower unit, that the Rooster Thunder ®...
Page 26 CUSTOMER NAME: ____________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP: _______________________________________________________________ PHONE: ________________________________ CELL: ________________________________ ® ROOSTER THUNDER SWEEPER SERIAL #: ________________________________________ PRIMARY MACHINE OPERATING BLOWER: (Please be specific. List machine make, type, & model.) _____________________________________________________________________________ SECONDARY MACHINES OPERATING BLOWER: (Please be specific. List machine make, type, &...