RAPTOR OPERATING RAPTOR - OVERVIEW RETRIEVAL PAGE PAGE RAPTOR AND HOST VEHICLE TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE PAGE RAPTOR OVERALL FEATURES MAINTENANCE OF RAPTOR PAGE PAGE PRIOR TO USE IN INDEX TABLE A WORK ZONE OF CONTENTS RAPTOR Rumble Strip Handling Machine Manual...
STORAGE » Inspect electrical equipment at regular intervals. » Replace damaged cables immediately. Clean and store RAPTOR in a dry area, free of debris. » Always replace blown fuses. » » If storing RAPTOR for long periods of time: RAPTOR's wings may open partially, especially if the tray contains »...
For more information, please contact PSS at 800-662-6338. » Carrying objects other than RoadQuake TPRS ™ *Picture courtesy of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation DO NOT LIFT RAPTOR BY THE EYELETS. ALWAYS USE A FORKLIFT TO LIFT RAPTOR. RAPTOR Rumble Strip Handling Machine Manual...
™ RAPTOR Rumble Strip Handling Machine. ™ In this manual, we will discuss RAPTOR’s basic features and functions, how it works, and how to troubleshoot and maintain the device. We have also included all necessary parts lists and schematic drawings.
Guide Markers Component on each wing showing the user the width of RAPTOR TPRS Tray Housing location of RQ TPRS within RAPTOR. Magent Bar Component that allows for deployment or retrieval of RQ TPRS and is comprised of eight neodymium magnets.
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3.2 – RAPTOR IN TRANSPORT MODE (WINGS UP) Use this mode to transport RAPTOR to and from job sites. Alignment Rod Work Lights Guide Markers Forklift Support TPRS Tray Indicator Lights Magnet Bar Forward-Facing Camera Auxiliary Headlights Downwad-Facing Camera (inside of the arm) ™...
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3.3 – OPERATIONAL MODE (WINGS DOWN) 3.6 – RAPTOR SPECIFICATIONS In Operational Mode, RAPTOR deploys, retrieves and RAPTOR SPECIFICATIONS realigns RQ TPRS. RAPTOR wings contain the magnet bar, TPRS tray and guide Brand Name RoadQuake RAPTOR markers. Category Rumble Strip Handling Ma-...
4.3 – ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING HOOKS 4.1 – SHIPMENT FROM PSS Once the DIN plate is attached to the host vehicle: RAPTOR ships via freight carrier, wrapped and banded to a custom pallet. » Mount RAPTOR to top of DIN plate by the adjustable mounting hooks, located on each side on the back Inspect RAPTOR upon arrival.
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Loosen and pivot the swiv- 8" / 12" el bolts out of the way. Lastly, use a forklift to lift RAPTOR off 20.32 cm / 30.48 cm the DIN plate. Place RAPTOR in short or long-term storage.
5 - FEATURES OF RAPTOR RAPTOR OPERATIONS ARE DRIVEN BY A SYSTEM OF REMOTE CONTROL, CAMERA AND MONITOR SYSTEM, AND DISTANCE MEASURING EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL). 5.1 – CAMERA SYSTEM FORWARD-FACING DOWNWARD-FACING For ease of operation, and safety, RAPTOR features a camera...
LIGHTS 5.7 – WORK LIGHTS BUTTON 1 BUTTON 2 RAPTOR features work lights, which are located on the right and left sides of the mast. Press button 6 to turn lights on and off. BUTTON 3 BUTTON 4 5.8 – INDICATOR LIGHTS...
RAPTOR cannot deploy a strip. Operators should drive over brand-new strips several times prior to use in RAPTOR. Once driven over, individual strips should no longer stick together. 6.2 – DETERMINING YOUR TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN Review the specific traffic control plan for use of RQ TPRS in work zones.
7 - OPERATING RAPTOR 7.1 – POWER RAPTOR ON To start RAPTOR, the operator must leave the cab, or, from the cab, direct a co-worker outside the vehicle to perform the following steps: » On the driver side of the vehicle, locate the rotary switch on the electrical cabinet.
NOTE: Lateral movement functions (buttons 3 ( ← ) or 4 ( → )) will only work With RAPTOR at a full stop, at the location of the TPRS when RAPTOR arm is fully extended in front of...
(+, -). NOTE: Lateral movement functions (buttons 3 ( ← ) or 4 ( → )) will only work when RAPTOR arm is fully extended in front of TPRS tray during deployment, and in float position during retrieval.
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9.4 – AFTER RETRIEVAL OR REALIGNMENT With the magnet bar centered over RQ TPRS, press Power RAPTOR Off: Drive to a location safe enough for the and hold button 2 ( ↑ ) of remote to begin the cycle operator to exit the cab. The On/Off switch is located on the to retrieve a RQ TPRS from the roadway.
HAZARD HAZARD HAZARD cabinet on the driver side of RAPTOR while RAPTOR is on. RAPTOR manually. Examine the hydraulic hoses, to ensure Locate the troubleshoot switch, on the top of the PLC. See they are undamaged. The following instructions will not work picture below.
ARNING The RAPTOR must be serviced only by qualified personnel. User shall not alter, add or modify RAPTOR without the manufacturer's prior approval. The manufacturer will not be held liable for any unauthorized structural modifications in the event of an accident.
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3/17/2023 RAPTOR- MACHINE MANUAL DRAW TOLERANCE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ASSEMBLY/FAB MACHINED PART DECIMAL: DECIMAL: PART NUMBER: X.XX X.XX 171211-01-01 X.XXX X.XXX WEIGHT: ANGULAR: CONCENTRIC: 002 TIR 1971.57 lbmass REMOVE ALL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES RAPTOR Rumble Strip Handling Machine Manual...
X.XXX X.XXX X.XXX X.XXX ANGULAR: ANGULAR: CONCENTRIC: CONCENTRIC: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: SIZE: SIZE: SHEET: SHEET: 002 TIR 002 TIR REMOVE ALL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES REMOVE ALL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES 1971.57 lbmass 1971.57 lbmass RAPTOR Rumble Strip Handling Machine Manual...
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002 TIR REMOVE ALL BURRS AND SHARP EDG RAPTOR Rumble Strip Handling Machine Manual THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF FABRIWELD CORP. AND MAY NOT BE USED IN ANY WAY DETRIMENTAL TO ITS INTERESTS. THIS DRAWING IS FURNISHED FOR ENGINEERING INFORMATION AND REFERENCE ONLY.
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SIZE: SHEET: ANGULAR: CONCENTRIC: 002 TIR REMOVE ALL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES 1998.57 lbmass PARTS LIST ITEM QTY ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER HYDAULIC HOSE RPT-88521 HYDAULIC HOSE RPT-88520 HYDAULIC HOSE RPT-80003 ELBOW RPT-80002 ELBOW RPT-80006 RAPTOR Rumble Strip Handling Machine Manual...
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TUBING LEAVES VERTICAL E-CHAIN ANGULAR: AND PASSES THROUGH CUTOUT REMOVE ALL BUR PARTS LIST ITEM QTY ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER HYDAULIC HOSE RPT-88517 HYDAULIC HOSE RPT-88516 HYDAULIC HOSE RPT-88518 HYDAULIC HOSE RPT-88519 STRAIGHT FITTING RPT-80003 RAPTOR Rumble Strip Handling Machine Manual...
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PARTS LIST ITEM QTY ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM QTY ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER HYDAULIC HOSE RPT-88517 BOLT RPT-10178 HYDAULIC HOSE RPT-88516 BOLT RPT-10173 HYDAULIC HOSE RPT-88518 WASHER RPT-12724 HYDAULIC HOSE RPT-88519 WASHER RPT-12647 UNION RPT-80008 RAPTOR Rumble Strip Handling Machine Manual...
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INDEX ELECTRICAL PANEL: NOTE: ITEMS #1 ARE NOT SHOW NOTE: ITEMS ARE NOT SHO 42 45 46 42 45 46 NOTE: ITEMS #13, AND #55 - #60 ARE NOT SHOWN ON DRAWING RAPTOR Rumble Strip Handling Machine Manual...
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SHEET: ANGULAR: a ` 1/2 ~ CONCENTRIC: 002 TIR 116.75 lbmass ITEM #3 REMOVED TO SHOW PARTS UNDERNEATH THEM DOOR REMOVED FOR VISIBILITY REMOVE ALL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES RAPTOR Rumble Strip Handling Machine Manual PAINT: PAIN THIS DRAW THIS...
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FOR ENGINEERING INFORMATION AND REFERENCE ONLY. IT DOES NOT CONVEY ANY REPRODUCTION OR MANUFACTURING RIGHTS. RAPTOR Rumble Strip Handling Machine Manual THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF FABRIWELD CORPORATION. AND MUST NOT BE USED IN ANY WAY DETRIMENTAL TO ITS INTERESTS.THIS DRAWING IS FURNISHED FOR ENGINEERING INFORMATION AND REFERENCE ONLY.
PER CYCLE PER CYCLE @ 65 FT-LB ELECTRIC MOTOR INFORMATION COMMENT MOTOR VOLTAGE FULL LOAD AMPS COIL COLTAGE MAX IN-RUSH DUTY CYCLE 1 HP 3153 12 VDC 200 A 24 VDC 600 A CONTINUOUS RAPTOR Rumble Strip Handling Machine Manual...
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