AVANT A424406 Operator's Manual For Attachment

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Saltspreder 1000 2024 1
Operator's Manual for Attachment
Hydraulic attachment rotator
Product number:
A424406
www.avanttecno.com
A432536 2024 1 EN 2019-

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  • Page 1 English Saltspreder 1000 2024 1 Operator's Manual for Attachment Hydraulic attachment rotator Product number: A424406 www.avanttecno.com A432536 2024 1 EN 2019-...
  • Page 2 Saltspreder 1000 2024 1...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Saltspreder 1000 2024 1 CONTENTS 1. FOREWORD ..........................4 Warning symbols used in this manual ........................5 2. DESIGNED PURPOSE OF USE ....................6 3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE ATTACHMENT..........7 Personal protective equipment........................ 9 Safe shutdown procedure......................... 10 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................11 Safety labels and main components of the attachment.................
  • Page 4: Foreword

    If you sell or transfer the equipment, be sure to hand over this manual to the new owner. If the manual is lost or damaged, you can request a new one from your Avant dealer or from the manufacturer.
  • Page 5: Warning Symbols Used In This Manual

    5 (30) Warning symbols used in this manual The following warning symbols are used throughout this manual. They indicate factors that must be taken into account to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property: WARNING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This symbol means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety is involved!”...
  • Page 6: Designed Purpose Of Use

    2. Designed purpose of use The AVANT Rotator is an attachment that is suitable for use with AVANT compact loaders that are shown in Table 1. The Rotator makes it possible to tilt an attachment sideways in both directions. With this attachment it is also possible to rotate an attachment full 360 degrees continuously (endlessly) in both directions.
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions For Using The Attachment

    7 (30) 3. Safety instructions for using the attachment Please bear in mind that safety is the result of several factors. The loader-attachment combination is highly powerful and improper or careless use or maintenance may cause serious personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 8 8 (30) Sudden movements can cause the loader to tip over - Operate the controls of  the loader in a slow and calm manner. Be careful when lifting load to high level or lifting load from high. Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction to maintain balance of the loader especially when handling heavy loads.
  • Page 9: Personal Protective Equipment

    9 (30) Using a rotator increases risks of tipping over and roll over - Use the Rotator only when necessary to complete specific tasks. The rotator moves the attachment further away from the loader, which increase the risk of tipping over. Also, tilting an attachment WARNING sideways can cause the loader to roll over (turn over to its side).
  • Page 10: Safe Shutdown Procedure

    10 (30) 3.2 Safe shutdown procedure Safe stopping of the attachment, before going near the attachment: Always stop the attachment following safe stopping procedure before leaving the driver's seat. Safe stopping procedure prevents all unintentional movements of the attachment. Note that the loader boom can move down even if the engine of the loader is turned off.
  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    10-30 l/min Maximum input of hydraulic energy: 50 l/min, 20 MPa (200 bar) Compatible Avant loaders: See Table 1 on page 4.1 Safety labels and main components of the attachment Listed below are the labels and markings on the attachment. They must be visible and readable on the equipment.
  • Page 12 4 A424426 Attachment identification plate Table 4 - Hydraulic attachment rotator - Main components Avant quick coupling plate Attachment coupling plate to couple an attachment to the Rotator Locking pins to lock an attachment to the Rotator...
  • Page 13: Lifting

    13 (30) 4.2 Lifting Make sure that the attachment is properly secured against unintended movements during lifting operation. Use appropriate type of lifting accessories, lifting straps, chains or hooks, for example. Do not use lifting accessories if there are signs of damage, deformation, or otherwise unsafe conditions.
  • Page 14: Assembling The Attachment

    Do not stay in the area between the attachment and the loader. Mount the attachment only on level surface. WARNING Never move or lift an attachment that has not been locked. Avant quick coupling system: Step 1:  Lift the locking pins of the quick coupling plate of the loader up, and turn them backwards into the slot, so that they are locked in the upper position.
  • Page 15 If your loader is not listed in Table 1 on page , ask your Avant dealer before using this attachment.
  • Page 16: Assembling An Attachment To The Rotator

    The extra outlet is available as an option for most loader models. Contact your Avant dealer or nearest Avant service point for more information about the extra hydraulics outlet. See page and the operator's manual of your loader for more information about using the optional extra hydraulics outlet.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Multiconnector System

    17 (30) 5.2.1 Connecting the multiconnector system Connecting the multiconnector system: 1. Align the pins of the attachment connector with corresponding holes of the loader connector. The multiconnector will not connect if the attachment connector is upside down. 2. Connect and lock the multiconnector by turning the lever towards the loader.
  • Page 18: Disconnecting Hydraulic Couplings

    18 (30) 5.2.3 Disconnecting hydraulic couplings Disconnect the hydraulic hoses of the Rotator and the attachment from the loader, before unlocking the quick coupling plate of the loader or the Rotator. When uncoupling the attachment, always disconnect the hydraulic couplings before unlocking the quick coupling plate, to prevent hose damage and any oil spills.
  • Page 19: Instructions For Use

    19 (30) 6. Instructions for use Check the attachment and the operating environment once more before starting to work, and that all obstacles have been removed from the operating area. Quick inspection of the equipment and the operating area before use are parts of ensuring safety and the best performance of the equipment.
  • Page 20: Checks Before Use

    20 (30) 6.1 Checks before use Drive carefully on uneven terrain and note the effect of heavy load at the front of the loader to the  stability and handling of the loader. Practise the use of the attachment and the controls of the loader in a safe area. If you are unfamiliar ...
  • Page 21: Operator Qualification

    21 (30) 6.2 Operator qualification Anyone who intends to use the attachment must: Know the intended use of the attachment.  Know how to use the loader safely in different operating conditions.  Read and always follow the instructions concerning the use of the attachment in this operator's ...
  • Page 22: Maximum Load

    22 (30) Operate the controls of the loader and its attachments in a careful and smooth manner, and avoid sharp turns and sudden changes in speed or direction whenever using the Rotator and its attachment. The vertical position is especially useful in narrow sites where the working width is limited.
  • Page 23: Extra Auxiliary Hydraulics Outlet (Option For Loaders)

    23 (30) 6.5 Extra auxiliary hydraulics outlet (option for loaders) The Rotator can also be used with an attachment with hydraulic functions, in which case the loader must be equipped with an extra double acting hydraulic outlet at the front. First, replace the faster multiconnector of the attachment with conventional quick...
  • Page 24: Transport Position

    24 (30) 6.6 Transport position Keep the loader stable. Always transport the attachment as low and close to the ground as possible, and keep the hydraulic boom completely retracted. Also keep the Rotator in straight (middle) position during transport drive, as shown in adjacent figure. Risk of tipping over - Keep the loader stable.
  • Page 25: Storage

    25 (30) 6.7.1 Storage When storing the Rotator for longer periods than temporary uncoupling from the loader, the attachment should be disconnected from the Rotator and stored separately. Avoid leaving the Rotator laying directly on the ground. Place it on blocks of wood or on a pallet, for example.
  • Page 26: Maintenance And Service

    Finding any fault means that the hydraulic hose or component must be replaced and the equipment must not be used until it is repaired. Spare parts are available from your nearest AVANT retailer or authorised service point. Leave the repair work to professional service technicians, if you don’t have adequate training, knowledge, and experience about hydraulic assemblies and how to perform the repairing safely.
  • Page 27: Cleaning The Attachment

    Welding repairs are only allowed to be carried out by professional welders. When welding, only methods and additives suited for steel used in attachment must be used. For more information about repairs contact your nearest Avant service point. 7.5 End of life disposal When the attachment is at the end of its useful life, recycle and dispose the attachment properly.
  • Page 28: Warranty Terms

    28 (30) 8. Warranty terms Avant Tecno Oy grants a warranty of one year (12 months) from the date of purchase for the attachment it manufactures. The warranty covers repair costs as follows:  Work costs are covered, if the repair is not performed at the factory.
  • Page 29 2006/42/EC as amended). The following harmonized standards have been applied: SFS-EN ISO 12100, SFS-EN ISO 4413 Mallit / Modeller / Models Avant Hydraulitoiminen kallistusadapteri; Avant-kuormaajan työlaite Hydraulisk tiltadapter; arbetsredskap för Avant lastare A424406 Hydraulic rotator; attachment for Avant loaders 01.08.2024 Ylöjärvi, Finland Jani Käkelä,...

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