Anderson RBMPRO 2000 User manual

Self-loading Trailer
RBMPRO 2000
404674
Operator's Manual
2018-2019

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Table of contents
How to reach us 5
Starting guidelines 7
Anderson limited warranty 9
About this manual 11
1 Introduction 13
1.1 Overview 13
1.2 Technical specifications 15
1.3 Machine identification 16
1.4 Safety and maintenance pictograms 17
2 Safety precautions 23
2.1 Basic safety tips 23
2.2 Safety tips for transport 25
2.3 Safety tips for hitching 27
2.4 Safety tips for maintenance and repairs 27
2.5 Waste recovery 29
3 Getting started 31
3.1 Hitching to the tractor and unhitching 31
3.2 Connecting the hydraulic and electrical systems 34
3.3 Preliminary maintenance and initial testing 37
4 Adjustments 39
4.1 Adjusting the coupler 39
4.2 Adjusting the jack height 40
4.3 Adjusting the bale guides and bale guide roller 42
4.4 Adjusting the width of the conveyors 43
4.5 Adjusting the front stopper 44
4.6 Adjusting the pusher travel stroke 45
5 Operation 47
5.1 Controls 47
5.2 Loading bales 51
5.3 Unloading bales 59

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5.4 Operations in manual mode 61
5.5 Adjusting the loading arm angle and grabbing pressure 63
5.6 Adjusting the counters and exporting the data 63
6 Troubleshooting 67
6.1 Hydraulic controls 67
6.2 Sensors 69
6.3 Common problems 74
7 Maintenance 77
7.1 Maintenance schedule 79
7.2 Lubrication 81
7.3 Adjusting the pusher chain tension 86
7.4 Adjusting the pusher transmission chain tension 87
7.5 Adjusting the shock absorber slide chain tension 88
7.6 Tire pressure 88
7.7 Maintaining and adjusting the axles 88
7.8 Maintaining and adjusting the brakes (available as an option) 96
7.9 Maintaining the high-pressure filter 99
7.10 Cleaning 100
7.11 Storage 100

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How to reach us
When contacting us, please have the following information ready:
lThe product model and serial number;
lYour name, address and phone number;
lThe purchase date and invoice number;
lThe dealer’s name, address and phone number and the sales representative’s name;
lA detailed description of your problem.
Please always call your representative first. If your representative is absent or helping another
customer, our support team can provide immediate assistance. Anderson service department works
in partnership with your dealer. Together, we will ensure any problems you encounter are resolved
quickly and efficiently.
You can reach our service department at:
Address: ANDERSON GROUP
5125 De la Plaisance
Chesterville, QC
CANADA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.grpanderson.com

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Starting guidelines
Before starting your Anderson equipment, we strongly recommend that you:
lCarefully read and understand the contents of this manual
lFollow all safety guidelines
lFollow the start-up procedures
NOTE: This manual contains important information about
equipment maintenance and use. Please give it to the new
owner when selling or transferring it.

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Anderson limited warranty
lThe one-year warranty begins on the date the new equipment is sold to the customer.
lIf during the year following the purchase of a new equipment, your Anderson equipment fails
to function properly due to defective design, materials, manufacturing or assembly, our
company will repair your equipment free of charge.
lKeep your original invoice or a photocopy. Please refer to your invoice when ordering parts or
inquiring about your equipment's operating procedures or your warranty.
lAn authorized Anderson dealer must replace and/or repair equipment parts. This only applies
to parts and labour. All work must be preauthorized by the Anderson customer service
department.
lThe customer will be responsible for transporting the equipment to / from the authorized
dealer.
lThe dealer will describe the terms of this warranty to the customer before the retail sale and
will record the date of purchase, serial number and equipment description.
lTo have equipment repaired under warranty, the customer must advise the dealer of the
problem as soon as possible and request that the repairs be made according to the terms of
the applicable warranty.
lGiven that we are always seeking to improve our products, our company reserves the right to
modify our equipments, their characteristics and their parts at any time without prior notice or
obligation.
lIn no event will Anderson be liable for any incidental or consequential damages or injuries,
including but not limited to loss of profits, rental of substitute equipment, or other commercial
or personal loss or damages arising as a result of a fundamental breach or breach of a
fundamental term.
Notwithstanding the foregoing:
Warranty Policies, Procedures, & Provisions
Summary
Purpose of warranty:
The fundamental responsibility of the warranty is to correct defects in material and workmanship of
the products sold by Anderson Group Inc. (hereafter called "Anderson"). This outline is intended to
help you understand Anderson’s warranty policies and ensure that you receive the best service
possible for your Anderson equipment.
lThe warranty is limited to 1 year (12 months). This specified period begins on the date the
new equipment is sold to the customer.

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lThe warranty is non-transferable in the event of resale unless the resale is through an
authorized Anderson dealer.
Warranty exemptions:
lYour warranty may be voided if Anderson determines that the equipment has been subjected
to bad treatment or negligence, inappropriate use, insufficient maintenance, improper
protection during storage or damage due to vandalism, bad weather, natural elements,
collision or an accident.
lThe warranty is void if your equipment has been modified in any way without Anderson's
express authorization.
lThe warranty does not cover towing expenses or service calls.
lNo warranty is extended to regular service items such as fluids, paint and tires.
lCertain parts, such as the Honda engine and battery, are covered under warranties from their
respective manufacturers. Details on these warranties can be obtained from your dealer.
lWarranty does not cover damage caused by harsh weather conditions or unstable ground
conditions. Such as frozen parts on the equipment or performance issues on inadequate
terrain.
lNo warranty is issued for performance issues, such as downtime and capacity issues.
No dealer warranty:
lExcept for conditions or warranties which may not be excluded by law, the selling dealer
makes no warranty of its own on any item warranted by Anderson unless it delivers to the
purchaser a separate written warranty document specifically warranting the item. The selling
dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of Anderson or to
modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.
Anderson’s responsibilities:
lIn the event that parts must be shipped from Anderson, freight will be paid by Anderson and
will be shipped by the most economical means to arrive in the shortest possible time. Air, Next
Day Air, Priority and other special shipment methods requested by the dealer will be at the
customer’s expense.

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About this manual
This technical manual will teach you how to maintain and safely operate the self-loading bale carrier.
Disclaimer
The illustrations and information in this manual are accurate as of printing. Anderson Group reserves
the right to modify its machines without prior notice.
Conventions
“Danger!” messages identify information that
should be read to prevent serious or fatal injuries to
people and animals.
“Warning!” messages identify information that
should be read to prevent minor injuries to people
and animals or damage to the machine.
“Important” messages identify information that is
particularly important for the use and maintenance
of the machine.
NOTE: Notes provide additional information about the section
content.

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1 Introduction
Congratulations! You have just acquired an Anderson self-loading trailer, a quality machine designed
specifically for handling wrapped round bales.
1.1 Overview
The following figures show the main components ofthe RBMPRO 2000 trailer.
Figure 1 — Main Components of the Self-Loading Trailer
The trailer is also equipped with a control box for common operations (see the following figure). The
control box must be installed on the tractor.

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Figure 2 — Control Box
Table 1 — Description of the ControlBox Components
Component Description
A Control touch screen (see section 5.1)
B Electrical power supply cables
C Trailer connection cable
D USB port to export client data
E Fuse
F CAN bus communication cable (to program the trailer's computer)
G Control screen On/Off switch

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1.2 Technical specifications
Figure 3 — Dimensions
Table 2 — Dimensions and Weights
Width (A) 2.55 m (100 in.)
Height (B) 3.81 m (150 in.)
Platform length (C) 9.00 m (354 in.)
Total length (D) 11.76 m (463 in.)
Platform height (E) 1.55 m (61 in.)
Distance between the grabber and the centre of the trailer (F) 2.80 m (110 in.)
Total width with arm extended (G) 5.71 m (225 in.)
Maximum height when unloading (H) 4.88 m (192 in.)
Tare weight 7,000 kg (15,432 lb.)
GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) 19,000 kg (41,888 lb.)

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Table 3 — General Specifications
Load capacity 12,000 kg (26,456 lb.)
Maximum
number of
bales
1.2 m (4 ft.) bales:
l14 (two rows on one level)
l19 or 20 (three rows on two levels)
Note: Check the local regulations before driving on public roads to comply
with the maximum allowable height and width.
1.5 m (4.5 ft.) bales:
l12 (two rows on one level)
l16 or 17 (three rows on two levels)
Note: Check the local regulations before driving on public roads to comply
with the maximum allowable height and width.
Maximum
weight per
bale
1,134 kg (2,500 lb.)
Bale
dimensions
Diameter: 1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 ft.)
Length: 1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 ft.)
Hydraulic
system
Type: Open
Pressure: Max. 207 bar (3,000 psi)
Flow: 60 lpm (15 US gpm)
Power supply Connection to the tractor battery (cable comes with the trailer) or any other 12
V outlet that can provide a minimum current of 20 amps.
Tires Dimensions: 550/45-22.5
Recommended pressure: 3.2 bar (45 psi)
Required
tractor
130 HP (minimum)
Minimum tractor hydraulic flow: 60 lpm(15 gpm)
Minimum tractor hydraulic pressure: 172 bar (2,800 psi)
1 direct pump outlet
1 free return fitting
1 hydraulic load-sensing outlet
2 or 3 double-acting hydraulic control valves
1.3 Machine identification
A 5 x 10 cm (2 x 4 in.) nameplate is located near the trailer arm. It displays the following information
about your equipment:

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lModel
lSerial number
lTare weight
lGross weight
lManufacturing year
NOTE: You must always have this information on hand when
ordering replacement parts or requesting assistance from
our customer service department.
You can record the identification information of your equipment in Figure 4.
Figure 4 — Nameplate
Do not remove the plates affixed to your
equipment.
1.4 Safety and maintenance pictograms
The RBMPRO 2000 trailer has a number of pictograms that illustrate the main safety and
maintenance considerations. Ensure that you see and understand them.

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Table 4 — Safety and Maintenance Pictograms
Pictogram Meaning
Warning! Check the screwdown torque of
the wheel bolts.
Lubricate with grease at the frequency
recommended in Graissage.
Lubricate with oil at the frequency recom-
mended in "Maintenance schedule" on page
79.
Warning! Carefully read and understand the
contents of the operator’s manual before
using the machine.
Warning! Install the cotter pin and safety
chain on the trailer's anchor.
Warning! Crushing hazard. Never walk under-
neath suspended loads. Before beginning
maintenance, install the necessary
restraints.

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Pictogram Meaning
Warning! Risk of collision with a moving part
Always maintain a safe distance
Warning! Risk of crushing hands
Warning! Before doing any maintenance or
repairs on the machine, stop the engine,
remove the key from the ignition and consult
the operator’s manual section Entretien.
Warning! Hydraulic hoses under pressure.
See Entretien.
Warning! Risk of electrocution by electric
wires
Warning! Before welding the equipment or
working on the electrical system, disconnect
the tractor power supply and unplug and
remove the control module.

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Pictogram Meaning
Maximum allowable hydraulic pressure (see
"Technical specifications" on page 15).
Warning! Chains and gears. Keep away from
moving parts.
Danger of being caught in the drive chains.
Do not open or remove the guard when the
engine is running.
Warning! Never climb on the conveyors or
the equipment when it is operating.
Warning! Falling bales. During work, keep
clear of the equipment.