Stabilizer Installation (Option) - Efco SWAPLOADER SL-412 Parts And Operation Manual

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1. The hoist installation for a unit with the stabilizer option is much the same as that for the

standard unit except that a three-section hydraulic control valve is used (see Pg. 6-9 to 6-10

for the correct installation and plumbing diagrams for a hoist with three control circuits in the

Option section of the manual).

2. The following diagram gives the approximate

position of the stabilizer roller from the top

of the truck chassis frame rail with the

mounts as provided by SwapLoader.

When extended down, the roller

should touch the ground only

when the vehicle is loading a

heavy container. Therefore,

with the truck

empty, leave 2 to 3 inches of

clearance between the

ground and the roller.

Also, you will need to

check that when the

roller is up in the

transport position it does not interfere

with any part of the rear axle,

rear suspension, or brake

components. If some

interference will occur, you may slant

the stabilizer mounting back from the vertical

position until you leave enough clearance. This can

be achieved by cutting the truck chassis frame rails off at an

angle before installing the stabilizer mounts. Do

not slant the mounting more than eight degrees (about a 14:2 pitch).

3. Once the required position of the stabilizer has been determined, install as

shown on Pg. 6-9 in the Options section of the hoist manual (field weld size

requirements are also indicated on this page).

NOTE:

PRIOR TO ANY WELDING, CONSULT THE TRUCK MANUFACTURER FOR ANY SPECIAL

PRECAUTIONS THAT MAY NEED TO BE TAKEN. TYPICALLY, THE BATTERIES MUST BE DISCONNECTED

AND THE GROUND LEAD FROM THE WELDER SHOULD BE CONNECTED AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE

PART BEING WELDED TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF ARCHING ACROSS BEARINGS, GEARS, ETC.

NOTE:

THE HOIST MAINFRAME IS MADE FROM HIGH STRENGTH LOW ALLOY STEEL. USE AN APPROPRIATE WELDING

PROCESS.

4. Install the hydraulic adapters and hoses from the three-section hydraulic control valve to the

hydraulic cylinder (Pt. No. 21P84) shown on drawings Pgs. 6-12 & 6-13 of the manual. Tie

up all loose hoses as required. Be sure the hoses are routed to avoid exhaust components

and all moving components of the rear axles.

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