HydraBed Reel Lift User manual

HYDRABED
OWNER’S
MANUAL
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SYSTEM
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QUICK SPECS
ENGINE
PUMP GPM
SYSTEM PSI
11
HYDRAULIC OIL
reservoir
10
GALLONS
system
12
GALLONS
BELT #
*
at 2,000 truck engine RPM
*
-15°F and above
ISO 46
-15°F and below
ISO 32
 CONOCO POWER TRAN
 JOHN DEERE HYGARD
LOW VISCOSITY
 CASE HYTRAN ULTRA SSL
 CONOCO POWER TRAN
 JOHN DEERE HYGARD
 CASE HYTRAN ULTRA
FILTER INTERCHANGE
P1653
51551
CP-752-10
FRAM
WIX
LENZ
AC
BALDWIN
CASE
PF16
BT 839-10
S-62427
GREASE LOCATIONS
Rear hinge pins
(2 zerks per hinge)
Engagement jaw latches
(1 zerk per latch)
DRIVEN
2,200
LOAD/UNLOAD GPM
4.5
AUXILIARY TOOL GPM
11 *
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flow reduced by orifices for
optimal safety when handling
heavy loads
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1 What do I need to do to be covered?
You must properly complete and return the warranty card found at the
front of the manual.
2 What does this Warranty cover?
Hydra Bed will warranty the Hydra Bed® Reel Lift and its structural and
system components.
3 What does this Warranty not cover?
The warranty does not cover equipment that has been damaged by:
• Misuse (including operation above its rated capacity), abuse, or
accident;
• Failure to follow the operating instructions or maintenance
protocols that we provided (including failure to regularly
lubricate equipment);
• Any improper or unauthorized installation, repair or modification
to the equipment; or
• Fire, flood, “acts of God,” or other contingencies beyond our
control.
4 How long does the coverage last?
The warranty period for structural components—for example, the
frame, welds, hinges and arms—lasts for 5 years after purchase date.
The warranty period for system components—for example, the valves,
pumps, controls, and motors—lasts for 2 years after the purchase date.
5 What will Hydra Bed do to correct problems?
Hydra Bed may repair or replace the equipment covered by this
warranty at no charge.
6 How do you get service?
6.1 If something goes wrong with your equipment, call your Dealer or
Hydra Bed. Your Dealer or Hydra Bed will ask for the equipment’s serial
number and a description of the problem. Hydra Bed will determine (1)
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whether the equipment is within the warranty period and (2) whether to
repair or replace the equipment.
6.2 If we determine the problem can be resolved by providing a
replacement part, Hydra Bed may deliver the part to you or to the
Dealer. If the part is sent directly to the end user, Hydra Bed will require
prepayment of the retail price of the replacement part and applicable
shipping costs. Hydra Bed will also send instructions for returning the
replaced part.
6.3 If we determine the problem requires service, your Dealer or Hydra
Bed will schedule a service appointment at a mutually convenient time
at no charge.
6.4 If you follow the return instructions, Hydra Bed will refund
any prepayment for the part and shipping. However, you will not be
refunded if (1) you fail to return the part as instructed, (2) we determine
that the equipment is not covered under this warranty, or (3) we
determine that the problem was due to one of the disqualifying causes
in Section 3.
7 What will Hydra Bed not do?
Hydra Bed will not be liable for any amount that exceeds the amount
you paid for the equipment. However arising, we will not be liable for:
• Expenses incurred without our written authorization;
• Direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, such as the
loss of anticipated profits or benefits; or
• Loss or damage of any material used with the equipment.
8How does state law relate to this Warranty?
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state.
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NEVER exceed the manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight or gross
axle weight rating for your truck.
NEVER exceed the tire manufacturer’s gross weight rating.
NEVER allow yourself or anyone else to go near a reel or
any other object that is suspended by any means: hydraulic,
mechanical or otherwise.
NEVER increase or decrease the factory relief valve setting. This
action automatically voids all warranties and could endanger the
operator and/or bystanders.
NEVER operate the truck and HydraBed®Reel Lift on dangerous
terrain.
NEVER operate the pump at engine speeds in excess of 3,000
RPM or serious damage may result that will not be covered by
warranty.
NEVER allow unauthorized personnel access to the controls for
your Hydra Bed® Reel Lift.
ALWAYS use sound judgment and common sense when
operating your truck and HydraBed® Reel Lift.
ALWAYS attach trailers or equipment only to factory installed
gooseneck hitch or rear drop hitch.
ALWAYS respect the weight of the load you are carrying and
allow more stopping distance than normally required for an
empty truck.
ALWAYS make certain that there is no foreign material in the
arm-receiving areas and/or the area where the arm cross tube
assembly comes to rest. Hydraulic pressure will be sucient
to cause damage if the arm assembly is placed in the stowed
position over foreign material.
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OPERATION
The hydraulic system will turn on when opening the top body
toolbox located on the back passenger side corner of the bed
(For engine-driven applications only. For PTO applications,
follow the PTO manufacturer’s instructions to operate the
PTO pump).
Pull the right handle of the valve toward you and lower the
axle engagement jaws to a height lower than the reel’s axle.
Pull the spring-loaded latches on the axle engagement jaws
toward you and lift the latches up.
Back the truck up so the engagement jaws are lower than the
axle and nearly center with the reel.
Raise the engagement jaws until the axle is in the G-shaped
slots. Close the latches.
To raise the reel, push the right handle of the valve until the
load is resting on the flat surface of the Hydra Bed.
Close the top body toolbox to turn o the hydraulic system.
MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE UNIT IS CLEAR.
LOAD
1
2
3
4
5
UNLOAD
To unload reel, reverse the previous steps 1 through 5.
!Failure to shut o clutch pump will cause it
to be damaged at highway speeds.
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TOOL AUXILIARY (if equipped)
QUICK COUPLERS PROVIDE DOUBLE-ACTING HYDRAULIC CAPABILITIES.
11 GPM at 2,000 engine RPM
2200 Maximum PSI
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MAINTENANCE
OIL
Turn truck and system OFF. Place
container under oil filter to catch oil.
Loosen current filter to allow oil to
begin draining. Once oil has stopped
draining, completely remove old
filter.
Clean the filter mounting surface
and then lubricate rubber gasket on
new oil filter with clean hydraulic oil.
Spin new oil filter onto
filter housing until it makes contact.
Then, tighten oil filter another 3/4
turn.
Refill system to reservoir check plug
with recommended oil.
Maintain oil supply at reservoir
check plug level with recommended
grade (see page 3).
Any leaks should be repaired or
corrected immediately.
to change oil, see filter replacement
instructions below
FILTER
1
2
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FILTER
1
2
3
!
Do not attempt to
change oil or filter
when oil is hot.
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5
GREASE MONTHLY OR EVERY 100 CYCLES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
LUBRICATION
Main lift hinge pins (2 zerks per hinge)
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BELT REPLACEMENT
CLUTCH BURNISHING
On serpentine belt applications, use the appropriate
size driver or socket to unload the tensioner. Then
remove the belt from the pulleys. In applications
using a smooth pulley, always install the belt on
the smooth pulley last. On most brackets with
engines utilizing v-belt drive a hinging pump
mounting bracket is used to adjust the belt tension.
By loosening this bracket, tension on the belt is
released allowing the belt to be removed.
It is imperative that all clutch pump systems go
through a short clutch burnishing period to generate
the required torque prior to use. This is a process of
cycling the clutch to “break in” the internal friction
surfaces. Upon initial HydraBed Reel Lift system run-
in, cycle the clutch at a rate of 5 seconds ON – 5
seconds OFF for a total of 25 cycles. Vary the truck
RPM between an idle and 1500 RPM throughout this
process. The system must be at full pressure during
this process. Develop full pressure by lowering the
arms to the lowest rearward point and continuing to
pull the unload lever. It is recommended to repeat
this process annually to maintain the maximum
torque possible.
BELT TENSION
Ecient power transfer requires proper belt
tension. If belts are slipping, re-tensioning and/or
replacement will be required.
MAINTENANCE
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