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  • Page 1 AUTOMIZER Cool-Hand Operator Manual www.labriegroup.com...
  • Page 2 Thank you for your purchase of a new Labrie , Leach or Wittke product. To ensure maximum reliability, insist on genuine replacement parts. LabriePlus replacement parts are designed and manufactured to exacting standards. The use of counterfeit, will-fit or substitute parts may effect the operation and performance of the unit.

  • Page 3: First Things First

    Any time that you have a problem with a Labrie unit, you should contact your distributor first. He should be able to provide you with the proper help required (parts or technical advice).
  • Page 4 CAPSCREW MARKING AND TORQUE VALUES Usage Much Used Used at Times Used at Times Capscrew Diameter - 120,000 - 140,000 150,000 & Minimum Tensile To 1 - 115,000 - 133,000 Strength PSI Quality of Material Min. Commercial Med. Commercial Best Commercial SAE Grade Number 6 or 7 CAPSCREW HEAD MARKINGS...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    OPERATOR MANUAL AUTOMIZER COOL HAND Table of contents INTRODUCTION ....................9 OBJECTIVE ......................9 USEFUL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS ........... 9 SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS ..........11 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ................11 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYER ........13 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYEE ........13 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE ..............14...
  • Page 6 OPERATOR MANUAL AUTOMIZER COOL HAND Table of contents CAB CONTROLS REVIEW ................32 3.2.1 CAB CONSOLE ....................32 3.2.2 EMERGENCY STOP CONTROL ..............32 3.2.3 PACKER START CYCLE CONTROL .............. 32 3.2.4 PACKER RETRACTION CONTROL ............... 32 3.2.5 MULTI-CYCLE CONTROL ................32 3.2.6...
  • Page 7 OPERATOR MANUAL AUTOMIZER COOL HAND Table of contents 3.4.14 GRIPPER AUTO-CLOSE OVERRIDE .............. 51 END OF THE DAY CLEANING AND INSPECTION .........53 3.5.1 HOPPER DAILY CLEANING ................53 3.5.2 CHASSIS DAILY CLEANING ................54 CO-MINGLE SPLIT BODY OPERATION............55 3.6.1 INTRODUCTION ....................55 3.6.2...
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  • Page 9: Introduction

    REQUIREMENTS ARE STRONGLY EMPHASIZED. The whole information in this manual was up to date at the time of publication. Labrie reserves itself the right to change text and illustration without notice. For further references, this manual should be kept inside the cab.
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  • Page 11: Safety And Operational Precautions

    If in doubt, question your supervisor. Supervisors or Maintenance DANGER Department personnel with questions should contact the Labrie Service Center. The word DANGER precedes information, which indicates an It is the employer’s responsibility to be imminently hazardous situation,...
  • Page 12 For additional information, please or when raising the body. contact Labrie Customer Support Center at 1-800-231-2771. 5. At the beginning of every working day, DANGER inspect the body, the packing system...

  • Page 13: General Responsibilities Of The Employer

    GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 6. Regularly, accompany the operator of OF THE EMPLOYER the vehicle and take measures to insure (Ref. Norm ANSI Z 245.1 1999). the smooth and safe operation of the vehicle. Respect all safety measures. It is the employer’s responsibility to be familiar with and ensure that operation is 7.

  • Page 14: Lockout/Tagout Procedure

    SUGGESTED vehicle and the type of body and cab LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE configuration. Refer to Labrie Parts and Service Department for replacement. 1. Apply parking brake. 2. Shut off engine. 1) Notes and Warning on these labels 3.
  • Page 15 2.5.1 LABELS ON BODY (Continued) #47312 #47280 #43800 #47282 #43817 #47286 #47308 #47304 FIGURE #2.4 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
  • Page 16 2.5.1 LABELS ON BODY (Continued) #47260 #47314 #47262 #47348 #47422 #47350 #47270 #47352 FIGURE #2.4 (continued) AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...
  • Page 17 2.5.1 LABELS ON BODY (Continued) AUTOMIZER LUBRICATION CHART #47424 LUBRICATION CHART* DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY TAILGATE UPPER CYLI “ ” “ ” HOPPER DOOR HI TAILGATE LOWER CYLI TAILGATE LOCKING #47554 SEE AUTOMIZER MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHAPTER 5 32335 #32335A #47877 (optional, Co-mingle) #47562 #47564 LUBRICATION CHART FOR...

  • Page 18: Labels On Tailgate

    2.5.2 LABELS ON TAILGATE #47266 #47268 #32307 FIGURE #2.5 AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 19: Illustration Of Labels On Cab Console

    2.5.3 ILLUSTRATION OF LABELS ON CAB CONSOLE NOTE: LABELS ON CAB CONSOLE MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON WHAT SPECIAL FEATURES WERE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. #43862 #43874 #47451 #43876 #43878 #43880 #43888 #43934 #43934 (Co-mingle) GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...

  • Page 20: Illustration Of Labels Inside Cab

    2.5.4 ILLUSTRATION OF LABELS INSIDE CAB NOTE: THE LABELS INSIDE CAB MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON WHAT TYPE OF CHASSIS AND/OR SPECIAL FEATURES INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. #47412 #43912 #47440 #43764 #43882 #43798 #43910 #43816 AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...
  • Page 21 2.5.4 ILLUSTRATION OF LABELS INSIDE CAB (Continued) #32268 #29740 #47927 #47600 #43856 #43852 #47250 #43892 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
  • Page 22 2.5.4 ILLUSTRATION OF LABELS INSIDE CAB (Continued) #47998 #43794 #47284 #47276 #43972 #43790 #43856 AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...
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  • Page 24: Operator Manual

    POWER LINE, STAY IN THE CAB Never start, move or operate the AND KEEP AWAY FROM ANY equipment without ensuring that the METAL PARTS. surrounding area is clear of any person or object preventing safe movement or operation. AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 25: Prior To Start Up

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNING PRECAUTIONS (cont’d) PRIOR TO CHANGING DRIVING DANGER POSITION, STOP THE VEHICLE, APPLY PARKING BRAKE, PUSH NEVER DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IF EMERGENCY RED BUTTON AND THE LIFTING ARM IS NOT FULLY STOP THE ENGINE. PROPERLY RETRACTED IN THE HOPPER. ADJUST MIRRORS AND SET THE UNIT WOULD BE TOO HIGH DRIVING CONTROL SWITCHES...

  • Page 26: Fire Protection

    6. Turn engine OFF. the truck at all times. Use the hoe to rake dirt in cleaning traps (Figure #3.2) on each 7. Turn OFF battery master switch side of the vehicle. (if equipped). AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 27: Driving The Vehicle

    11. Release parking brake (Figure #3.4). 12. You are now set to begin waste collection. This procedure applies only on vehicle modified by LABRIE equipped with dual driving position. Some units are designed only with a single driving position. OPERATOR MANUAL...
  • Page 28 CAB MODIFIED BY LABRIE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE FIGURE #3.4 FIGURE #3.2 MIRRORS ADJUSTMENT Right-hand side mirror field of Convex view Mirror Operator R-H DRIVING Camera Bus type POSITION view * mirrors (on conventional cabs only) Convex Left-hand side Mirror...

  • Page 29: Engaging The Hydraulic System

    3.1.8 ENGAGING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PILOT LIGHT P.T.O. SWITCH The pump is engaged by the rocker switch located on the console. This switch is also called PTO switch (Figure #3.5). When the switch is activated, a pilot light comes on when the hydraulic system is engaged. At this time, all hydraulic functions on the vehicle are enabled and ready to work.

  • Page 30: Search Eye System

    This will cause a red warning light to illuminate indicating the brakes will not automatically engage. The yellow light and audible alarm will still operate in this mode as a safety precaution. SENSORS CONTROL BOX AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...
  • Page 31 MOUNTING AREA NOT SENSING SENSOR BRACKET SENSING AREA SENSOR 8” 13° APPROX. 42” AREA NOT SENSING SIDE VIEW GROUND LEVEL 36” AREA NOT SENSING AREA NOT SENSING APPROX. SENSING AREA TOP VIEW 10” APPROX. SENSORS NOTE: Illustrations taken from the Installation Manual of Global Sensor Systems Inc. OPERATOR MANUAL...

  • Page 32: Cab Controls Review

    (green) The switch is covered with a plastic cap in activates the packer for one complete order to prevent any accidental body hoist cycle. A complete cycle will take about 12 (see picture on next page). seconds. AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 33: Tailgate Control (Single And Dual)

    3.2.7 TAILGATE CONTROL (SINGLE AND DUAL) Also on the console, the tailgate control lever has a spring activated sleeve which locks the handle to prevent any accidental opening of the tailgate (Figure #3.7). The sleeve needs to be pulled up before moving the lever to the proper side, no matter if it is to open or close the tailgate.

  • Page 34: Grab Pack

    (2 to 8) and when it has returned to its fully retracted position. Interrupting a cycle prevents dumping carts directly over the packer. Piled material over the packer could reduce the packer efficiency. AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...
  • Page 35 CAB CONSOLE WORK CART LIGHT(S) COUNTER (Optional) (Optional) LIGHTBAR TAILGATE FULLY OPEN OR (Optional) BODY RAISED INDICATOR STROBE LIGHT(S) (Optional) TAILGATE BODY CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER PUMP SWITCH (PTO) PACKER PACKER PACKER START GRAB PACK EMERGENCY ENGINE MULTI-CYCLE RETRACT CYCLE (Optional) STOP SPEED-UP...

  • Page 36: Water Trap Bleed

    3.1.8 “Engaging the hydraulic system”). CAMERA 3.2.11 MONITOR AND CAMERAS SELECTOR Optional monitor and cameras can be installed inside the cab and through out the vehicle. The Automizer can be FIGURE #3.10 equipped with up to three (3) cameras. AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 37: Arm Extend Warning Lights

    3.2.12 ARM EXTEND WARNING LIGHTS IMPORTANT: The packer must be fully retracted to allow the crusher panel to Two warning lights on the dashboard moves down. the crusher panel needs to (Figure #3.11) indicate to the operator be in the parked position to let the arm when the arm is out.

  • Page 38: Arm Auxiliary Control

    (on the console). Below is the sticker of the auxiliary control, which presents the position of all it’s buttons and switches. DEAD MAN GRABBER AUTO-DUMP GRABBER EXTEND/ SWITCH UP/DOWN (COOL HAND CLOSING/ RETRACT ARM ONLY) OPENING AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 39: Daily Inspection

    DAILY INSPECTION 3.3.1 APPROACHING THE VEHICLE As you approach, look for any object under or against the vehicle, the surroundings for people, other vehicles, under and overhead obstructions. Ensure that the truck is parked at the most convenient place where you will have all the clearance required to perform the complete “Start of the Day Inspection”.

  • Page 40: Body Inspection Procedure

    5. Reapply the parking brake. wheels for leaks, cracks or other type of problems. 6. At the front end, check lights, mirrors, and pump. 7. Go around and, check lights, clean camera, labels, lights etc. 8. Check for hydraulic leaks. AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 41: Inspection Sheet Example

    3.3.5 INSPECTION SHEET EXAMPLE The following is an example of an inspection sheet. The operator MUST follow the inspection sheet provided by his employer. If the employer doesn’t have any, ask his permission before using this example. OPERATOR MANUAL...

  • Page 42: Loading, Compacting And Unloading

    LIGHTS AND/OR FOUR WAY FLASHERS ON, WHEN COLLECTING REFUSE. DANGER NEVER ATTEMPT TO REACH INSIDE THE HOPPER AREA WHEN EITHER THE PACKER BLADE OR SAFETY LABELS THE ARM IS IN MOTION. SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR. AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 43: Hopper Description And Loading

    3.4.3 HOPPER DESCRIPTION AND 3.4.4 PACKER DESCRIPTION LOADING The packer (Figure #3.13) is made of high The Automizer side loader refuse truck strength steel traveling the hopper to push has a packer swept volume of 1.75 cubic the refuse into the body. If any piece of yards (Figure #3.13).

  • Page 44: Loading Procedure

    WHILE LIFTING UP THE ROLLER FULLY CART; IT WILL FALL DOWN. THIS RETRACTED INSIDE MAY RESULT IN DAMAGING THE HOPPER. ROLLER CART, THE EQUIPMENT AND/OR CAUSE INJURY. WARNING OPEN THE GRABBER HALFWAY DOWN BEFORE THE GRABBER HITS THE ROLLER CART. AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...
  • Page 45 FULL EXTENSION PICK UP CAUTION OPEN THE GRABBER HALFWAY DOWN BEFORE THE GRABBER REACHES THE ROLLER CART. CLOSE EXTENSION PICK UP CAUTION OPEN THE GRABBER HALFWAY DOWN BEFORE THE GRABBER REACHES THE ROLLER CART. FIGURE #3.16 OPERATOR MANUAL...

  • Page 46: Loading Corrective Actions

    7. When the time has come to restart Maintenance for programming parameters the pump, ensure that the valve table of the module. on the hydraulic tank is fully open and that there is sufficient oil in the hydraulic tank. AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 47: Standard Unloading Procedure

    3.4.9 STANDARD UNLOADING STANDARD UNLOADING PROCEDURE PROCEDURE Once you have finished your route, make 1. Drive the vehicle to the landfill. sure that the arm is fully retracted in the 2. Ensure the vehicle is on safe, hopper and that the crusher panel is stable and level ground.
  • Page 48 PROP SHOULD BE INSTALLED EVEN IF THE TAILGATE IS IN THE NEVER RAISE THE FULLY RAISED POSITION. BODY IF THE TAILGATE IS NOT FULLY OPEN. PROP SAFETY PINS SAFETY PROP FIGURE #3.19 SAFETY PIN SAFETY PROP FIGURE #3.18 AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 49: Unloading Corrective Actions

    3.4.10 UNLOADING CORRECTIVE ACTIONS 3.4.11 UNLOADING EMERGENCY ACTIONS As you are unloading the refuse unit, some If the truck starts to sink on one side as garbage may fall or be blown away between you unload: the chassis and the body. Apply the following procedure for the remaining DANGER garbage stuck on or between the chassis...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Quick Reference

    PROPORTIONAL VALVE CONTROL LEVERS FIGURE #3.21 DANGER STAY CLEAR OF THE PATH OF THE ARM AND THE GRABBER WHILE MANUALLY MOVING THE FIGURE #3.22 ARM. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH. AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 51: Crusher Panel

    3.4.13 CRUSHER PANEL The crusher panel is an option that may be installed on the vehicle. If it is installed we suggest you to use it only for bulky items and breaking the load. In many cases, unnecessary use will slow down the operation.

  • Page 52: End Of The Day Cleaning And Inspection

    (Figure #3.25); • Finish cleaning the area with pressurized water. • Bring the floating panel back and close the cleaning traps. • Retract the arm inside the hopper. FIGURE #3.24 AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 53: Chassis Daily Cleaning

    3.5.1 HOPPER DAILY CLEANING (cont’d) 3.5.2 CHASSIS DAILY CLEANING CLEANING TRAP CHASSIS DAILY CLEANING PROCEDURE 1. Start the engine. 2. Raise the body until the safety prop is free to tilt under the body. 3. Release the safety prop using the prop handle (Figure #3.28).

  • Page 54: Co-Mingle Split Body Operation

    “Single Chute Operation”. Also available in option, the split chute operation and description is outlined in section 3.6.8 “Dual chute operation”. FIGURE #3.29 Mobile chute in the hopper section Joystick with chute control FIGURE #3.30 FIGURE #3.31 AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 55: Joystick Description

    3.6.2 JOYSTICK DESCRIPTION In this section, you will find the description of the joystick installed on the Automizer Other Automizer cab controls are outlined too in section 3.2 “Cab Controls Review”. The joystick, which controls the arm, is equipped with six push buttons (Figure #3.32 and 3.33).

  • Page 56: Tailgate Selector Switch

    For some units equipped with an optional split chute, a lock mechanism switch is added on the console (Figure #3.34). Refer section 3.6.8 “Dual chute operation”. * Available only with dual chute. See section 3.6.8 “Dual Chute Operation”. AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 57: Safety System

    3.6.4 SAFETY SYSTEM The limit switch on the side of the Cool Hand arm for camera switching will stop The Automizer Co-Mingle is equipped the arm from dumping if the chute is not in with an interlock system designed to the proper position.

  • Page 58: Single Chute Operation

    The time required by the chute to change from on side to another is about 3 to 4 seconds. Afterwards the warning light on the dashboard lights up indicating the chute has reached its position. If the warning FIGURE #3.40 AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 59: Chute Override

    3.6.6 CHUTE OVERRIDE The chute override button is used when the chute cannot reach its position (Caused by piled material in the hopper). It is possible to operate the chute manually by pressing the chute override button on the console (Figure #3.41). When the override button is pressed, the operator can return the chute back to its original position by pressing one of the...

  • Page 60: Split-Cart

    3.6.8 “Dual Chute Operation”). side. The lock mechanism is controlled from inside the cab, using the toggle switch located on the console (Figure #3.43). DUAL CHUTE CAB CONSOLE Chute lock mechanism control FIGURE #3.42 FIGURE #3.43 AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...
  • Page 61 3.6.8 DUAL CHUTE OPERATION (cont’d) Note that if the chute is not positioned properly, the arm is no longer capable of Note that the chute can be unlocked reaching the hopper. An interlock system whether it is positioned on the left or the prevents the grabber from colliding with right side of the hopper.

  • Page 62: Separating The Chute

    Make sure to align the front part of the chute with the rear part before locking both sections. FIGURE #3.46 AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 63: Co-Mingle Unloading Procedure

    3.6.10 CO-MINGLE UNLOADING CO-MINGLE UNLOADING PROCEDURE PROCEDURE Once you have finished your route, make sure that the arm is fully retracted in the Step 1 hopper. Keep some garbage not compacted in front of the packer in order • Drive the vehicle to the landfill or the material recycling facility;...
  • Page 64 Cycle the packer blade to help eject the garbage. It may be helpful to have some garbage left in the hopper to enhance the effect of the packer pushing on the garbage; • Lower the body and close the tailgate; AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...

  • Page 65: Auto-Dump System

    3.7 AUTO-DUMP SYSTEM 3.7.1 DESCRIPTION This vehicle may be equipped with an optional automatic cart loading system called Auto-dump . The Auto-dump system allows the operator to automatically dump the content of a roller cart into the hopper and bring the cart back in place with the single press of a button.
  • Page 66 The cart will need to be returned to the ground 5. Close the grabber. manually. 6. Press and hold either the right or the left Auto-dump control . NOTE: This will start the Auto-dump sequence. AUTOMIZER COOL HAND...
  • Page 67 7. Once the roller cart is back on the ground, you can either: • hold the Auto-dump button and press the switch to open the grabber, the Auto-dump cycle will resume and return the arm automatically inside the hopper; • release the Auto-dump button to end the Auto-dump...

  • Page 69: Mailing Address

    S E R V I C E P A R T S OUR OFFICE IN THE U.S. OUR OFFICE IN CANADA 1198 Shattuck Industrial Blvd. 455 1st Avenue LaFayette, GA 30728 Levis, QC G6W 5M6 Toll Free: 1-800-231-2771 Toll Free: 1-877-452-2743 Telephone: 1-706-591-8764 Customer Service: 1-877-452-2743 MAILING ADDRESS...

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