Joab EcoDrive VL10U User manual

JOAB Försäljnings AB
Östergärde Industriområde
417 29 Göteborg
Telephone
031-705 06 00
Telefax:
031-705 06 09
E-post:
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Operation and Maintenance
Manual for Skip-Loaders
www.joab.se
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Table of Contents
Introduction V
About The Skip-Loader 1
Correct Usage 1
Skip Loader Components 2
Extra Options 3
General Description 3
Container-Stops 3
Lashing Anchors 3
Manufacture Plate 4
Design 4
Safety 7
Operation 9
Hydraulic Pump 9
Control Panel 9
Function Mode 9
Control Panel - Button Functions 10
DMG 11
Emergency Stop 11
Turtle Mode – Fast Speed 11
Support Legs – Safety Monitoring 12
Fast Operation 12
Container Shake 13
Cab Mounted Emergency Stop 13
CBW Controller 13
Extra Options 13
Radio Controller 13
Skip Weight 14
Control Panel - Right Side 14
Extending-Body 14
Safety-Wires 15
Rotator 15
Trailer Warning Lights 16
CBW Controller 17
Operation 17
User Interface 17
Icon Definitions 17
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Function Buttons 18
Warnings 18
Radio Controller 19
Before Operation 19
Operation 19
Activate The Radio Controller 20
LEDs 20
Function Mode 20
Radio Controller - Button Functions 21
Start The Radio Controller 22
Fast Operation 22
Axle Weight 22
DMG 23
Charging 23
Loading A Skip 25
Tipping A Skip 29
Unloading A Skip 33
Handling Double Skips 35
High-Tipping-Chains 37
Service And Maintenance 39
Daily Maintenance 39
Washing The Skip-Loader 40
Lubrication Points 41
Service Of The Skip-Loader 42
Service-Reminder Sticker 42
Service Packets And Warranty 42
Technical Data 45
General Information 45
Fault Tracing The Skip-Loader 47
Safety Warnings 49
Contact Information 51
Service And Warranty Claims 51
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Introduction
This manual explains how to operate and maintain your EcoDrive skip-loader. It contains
important information for your own safety and the surrounding environment.
JOAB’s products are characterised by a high level of safety, reliability, and long service-life. To
get the best out of your skip-loader, we recommend reading this manual carefully.
This manual also contains information regarding fault tracing, lubrication, and servicing of your
skip-loader. This manual is based on the original mounted equipment only. Refer to the rel-
evant supplier’s manuals for all other optional or auxiliary equipment.
JOAB takes no responsibility for consequences that occur due to work carried out by non-pro-
fessionals. Do not make any modifications to the skip-loader as this can effect its structural
properties. If a modification is required, contact JOAB for advice before making a modification
to the skip-loader.
After receiving the skip-loader, ensure that it is in proper working order. If it is not, contact
JOAB, your dealer, or other supplier.
The specifications, constructions, and illustrations found in this manual are not binding.
JOABAB retains the right to make changes without prior notice.
For all skip-loaders sold in Sweden, the general delivery regulations apply.
A training CD is included with certain deliveries. This comprehensively describes how to use
JOAB’s products, such as skip-loaders, lift dumpers, and the Hookmaster.
Always bare in mind that it is the operator that is responsible for handling the skip-loader.
© JOABAB
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About the Skip-Loader
JOAB's skip-loaders are multi purpose. They
can be used with all vehicle manufacturers.
However, it is important that the vehicle has
been built specifically for the purpose of bear-
ing a skip-loader.
It is important to verify that the vehicle has the
correct axle distance and wheelbase.
Mounting the skip-loader onto a vehicle that
has not been specifically designed for the pur-
pose of carrying a skip-loader will increase the risk of an abnormal load on the vehicle. This in
turn can lead to serious injury or damage.
Correct Usage
Incorrect use of JOAB's products can lead to material fatigue and cause excessive wear to the
hydraulics and its components. The service life of the product can be reduced and in the worst
case lead to breakdown.
Do not drive the vehicle with the arm sys-
tem extended.
Make sure that the support legs are
lowered before lifting a skip.
If the skip becomes stuck, observe caution.
The skip-loader can be damaged.
Do not use the skip-loader for any
other purpose than its intended use.
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Make sure that the vehicle and the skip
have the same angle of tilt.
Skip Loader Components
The main components of a skip-loader are listed and shown below. Some parts shown in the
image are optional extras. These are marked with an asterisk (*)
A. Bulk head
B. Container-stop
C. Folding-arm
D. Boom pipe
E. Lifting chains and plates
F. Folding-arm cylinder
G. Lifting-arm
H. Extending body*
I. Tipping-hook
J. Support leg (X2)
K. Lifting-arm cylinder
L. Skip-loader controller
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Extra Options
A number of options are available when purchasing a skip-loader. These options are listed
below. For more information see also "Extra Options", on page 13.
1. Radio Controller
2. Skip Weight
3. Control Panel - Right Side
4. Extending-Body
5. Safety-Wires
6. Rotator (rotates the skip)
General Description
JOAB's skip-loaders are designed to transport
skips that are manufactured according to the
Swedish standard SS 3020.
Container-Stops
JOAB's skip-loader's are equipped with con-
tainer-stops, as shown opposite (see also
"Skip Loader Components", on page 2). These
are used to limit a skip's movement and are
adjustable. They can be positioned to accom-
modate different types of skip.
Lashing Anchors
The skip-loader is equipped with six lashing
anchors. These are used to provide anchor
points for lashing. They can be secured into
any of the mounting points that are located
along the sides of the skip-loader's bed, as
shown.
When securing the anchors onto the skip-
loader make sure they are correctly tightened
and secure.
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Manufacture Plate
All skip-loaders have a manufacture-plate loc-
ated on the front left-hand side of the sub
frame. The information on the manufacture-
plate must be provided in the event of making
a claim or when ordering spare parts from
JOAB.
In addition to the manufacture plate, the man-
ufacture number is a also stamped onto the lift-
ing cylinder's fastening point, as shown.
Design
JOAB's products are subjected to demanding
tasks and must be of the highest quality. All of
JOAB's components and constructions are
thoroughly tested. Simulations for calculating:
load capacity, durability, and service life are
performed on all components.
All development and manufacture is per-
formed by JOAB. We are ISO 9001 and ISO
14001 certified.
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A large proportion of our production is auto-
mated. This guarantees high quality in the
manufacturing process.
JOAB's painting facilities meet all applicable
environmental requirements.
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Safety
Observe all safety warnings. Failure to do so can lead to serious injury or damage to equip-
ment. For further information regarding warning labels placed on the vehicle, refer to "Safety
Warnings", on page 49.
All personnel operating the skip-loader must read and follow all warnings provided in this
manual and on the skip-loader.
Before operating the skip-loader make sure
that there is a safe working distance around
the vehicle and equipment. Do not stand any-
where near the skip-loader and equipment
when it is being operated.
Never work around the lifting equipment when
a controller is active. Turn all operating
devices OFF before working around the skip-loader and lifting equipment.
If a radio controller or other operating equipment is active there is a risk that the skip-loader is
accidentally activated when working around the lifting equipment. This in turn can lead to ser-
ious injury or death.
Every day, before operation of the skip-loader,
perform a daily inspection of the vehicle as
described under "Daily Maintenance", on page
39.
Always make sure that the vehicle is on a level
and firm surface before operating the skip-
loader. Failure to do so can cause the vehicle
to become unevenly loaded and lead to it tip-
ping over. If the vehicle leans two or more
degrees there is a risk that it will tip over.
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Before collecting a skip, always inspect and
verify that its lifting-lugs and tipping-hook axle
are free from damage. Do not lift a skip that
has damage.
Certain models are equipped with lifting plates
that have a safety catch. Always make sure
that these are locked before lifting a skip.
Do not drive a vehicle with the lifting-arm or
the folding-arm raised. Make sure that they
are lowered before driving the vehicle.
There is a serious risk of colliding with elec-
trical wiring or similar when the lifting-arm is
raised. In addition, there is a risk of tipping
over!
Lower all of the vehicle's axles before handling
a skip. Do not handle a skip with the vehicle's
axles lifted.
Before lifting a skip, always make sure that the
support legs are lowered.
If an oil leakage occurs in the skip-loader's hydraulic system, activate the emergency stop
immediately to prevent as much oil spillage as possible. See "Emergency Stop", on page 11
for information regarding its operation.
Do not make any modifications to the skip-loader as this can effect its structural properties. If a
modification is required, contact JOAB for advice before making a modification to the skip-
loader.
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Operation
The skip-loader is controlled using a switch that activates the hydraulic pump and a control
panel that is located on the front-left-hand-side of the chassis (see "Skip Loader Components",
on page 2). The control panel operates the skip loader and the tipping-hook, as well as optional
equipment. Provided below is a description of this equipment.
To watch a video of the skip loader being operated click the following link: video.
Hydraulic Pump
The skip-loader is fed with a hydraulic supply that must be activated in order to
operate the skip-loader. A small JOAB LED panel and a button for activating
the hydraulic pump are normally mounted on the driver's dashboard for this
purpose, as shown opposite. The appearance of the pump button will look dif-
ferent for different vehicle manufacturers. The driver should familiarize themselves with which
buttons and lamps are actual for the operation of the hydraulic pump.
The right button is used to start and stop the hydraulic pump. When active, the pump LED on
the JOAB LED panel will illuminate red. For some vehicles, a warning will also be displayed in
the driver's dashboard. This is dependent upon the manufacturer of the vehicle.
Control Panel
The skip-loader is controlled using the external
control panel, as shown opposite. This is loc-
ated on the left side of the vehicle and has
twelve buttons (see "Skip Loader Com-
ponents", on page 2).
As an option, an additional control panel can
also be installed on the right side of the
vehicle. For more information regarding this
refer to "Control Panel - Right Side", on page
14.
A label above the controller indicates what each of the numbered buttons do. See also Table 1,
on page 10, for a detailed description.
Function Mode
Buttons 1–12 are multifunctional. They have different functions assigned to them depending
on what Function mode is selected for the control panel. There are three function modes: Func-
tion_1, Function_2, and Function_3, as listed below in Table 1, on page 10.
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To select the desired Function mode, simply press button 12 after start-up. By default, Func-
tion_1 mode is active at start-up. There are three LEDs on the button. The first LED is illu-
minated when Function_1 mode is active, the first and second LED for Function_2 mode, and
all three LEDs when Function_3 mode is active.
Control Panel - Button Functions
Listed below is an overview of the buttons and their function in relation to which function mode
is selected. Not all functions are standard. Optional functions are marked with an asterisk.
Button Function_1
(Lift-1)
Function_2
(Lift-2)
Function_3*
(Safety wires)
1 Lifting arm – UP
Fast operation: + button
11
Lifting arm – UP
Fast operation: + button
11
Front left safety wire –
IN
2 Lifting arm – DOWN Lifting arm – DOWN Front left safety wire –
OUT
3 Folding arm – UP Folding arm – UP Front right safety wire –
IN
3 & 4 Container Shake Container Shake --
4 Folding arm – DOWN Folding arm – DOWN Front right safety wire –
OUT
5 Left support leg – OUT Left support leg – OUT Rear left safety wire – IN
6 Left support leg – IN Left support leg – IN Rear safety wire – OUT
7 Right support leg – OUT Right support leg – OUT Rear right safety wire –
IN
8 Right support leg – IN Right support leg – IN Rear right safety wire –
OUT
9 Extending body – OUT* Rotator – CW* --
10 Extending body – IN* Rotator – CCW* --
11 Tipping hook Rotator – lock* --
12 + 11 Adjust the operation speed of the Skip-Loader. See "Turtle Mode – Fast
speed", on page 11.
12 Function mode
DMG (see below)
Function mode
DMG (see below)
Function mode
DMG (see below)
Table 1: Control Panel - Button Functions
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DMG
The control panel and the radio controller will automatically deactivate if left unattended for
sixty seconds. This is a safety feature - dead man's grip (DMG). To re-activate the control
panel or radio controller, press button 12 and any other button.
Emergency Stop
The red button to the left of the numbered buttons is an emergency stop button. Pressing it will
stop the hydraulic pump only. To reset the emergency stop function, pull the emergency stop
button out and restart the hydraulic pump.
Turtle Mode – Fast speed
The operation speed of the skip-loader can be decreased or increased when using the control
panel. There are three modes of operation. Turtle mode, which is intended for sensitive skip
handling. Medium speed, where the skip-loader operatesat normal speed. And fast speed,
where the skip-loader operates at a faster speed by increasing the engine's RPM. This is only
applicable for operating the lifting-arm, folding-arm, and support-legs (fast speed only).
To change the operation mode, use the control panel and hold down button 12, then press but-
ton 11 to cycle through the three modes. The LEDs above button 11 on the control panel will
indicate which of the modes is active, as stated in Table 2 below.
Mode Description Button 11 LEDs
Turtle mode Hydraulic flow to the lifting-arm and the folding-
arm is reduced by 50%. They will operate at a
slower speed. This is ideal when a skip needs to
be handled with care.
First LED lit.
Medium speed Hydraulic flow to the lifting-arm and folding-arm
will operate at the normal rate - 100%.
First and second
LED lit.
Fast speed Hydraulic flow to the lifting-arm, folding-arm, and
support-legs will operate at 100%. In addition, the
engine's RPM will automatically increase when
operating the lifting-arm, folding-arm, or support-
legs.
All three LEDs are lit.
Table 2: Turtle Mode – Fast speed
NOTE: Setting the operation speed can only be set using the control panel. It is not possible to
set it using the radio controller.
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Support Legs – Safety Monitoring
The support-legs are equipped with a safety
feature that ensures the vehicle is stable
before lifting the maximum possible load. Both
legs must be properly lowered onto the ground
to lift the maximum permitted load. The sup-
port-legs must be on the ground and a pres-
sure of 140 bar must be sensed in each of the
support-legs' hydraulic system.
The LEDs for the support-leg buttons 5 and 7
will blink continuously at start-up of the con-
trollers – both on the control panel and on the radio controller (middle LED on the control panel
buttons). Once the support legs sense that they are on the ground and a pressure of 140bar is
reached, the LEDs will illuminate constantly. If both LEDs are constantly illuminated it is then
possible to lift the maximum allowed load. If the LED for either button 5 or 7 blinks it will not be
possible to lift the maximum possible load. Lifting capacity is reduced by 30%.
Fast Operation
Regenerative operation of the lifting-arms -
OUT. Hydraulic fluid existing the lifting-arm cyl-
inders is routed back to the cylinders instead
of flowing to the hydraulic tank. This allows the
lifting-arms to operate at a much faster speed
and is ideal for operators that have tight sched-
ules.
Fast operation only works with the lifting-arms
and when operated OUT. It does not work
when operating the lifting-arms - IN.
To activate fast operation using the control panel, first operate the lifting-arm out and then
press and hold button 11.
Fast operation functions automatically when using the radio controller, simply press button 1
on the radio controller. The buttons on the radio controller are analogue and fast operation is
initiated when the button is 90% pressed.
NOTE: fast operation will not activate if the skip load is too heavy. This is a safety feature. If the
weight of the load causes the pressure in the lifting cylinder to be greater than 70 bar, fast oper-
ation is automatically disabled.
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Container Shake
This is used when tipping a skip. When the
skip is in the tipped position it is vibrated to
help empty its contents.
The hydraulic cylinders for the folding-arms
are pulsed with hydraulic fluid which cause the
skip to vibrate.
To activate this function make sure Function_1
or Function_2 mode is selected and then
press button 3 and 4 at the same time.
Cab Mounted Emergency Stop
There is an emergency stop button located inside the driver's
cab, as shown opposite. If this is pressed, all functions of the
skip-loader will stop immediately and the hydraulic pump is
turned off. The button is usually placed below the steering
wheel, in the cab.
To reset the emergency stop function, pull the button out,
reset all functions to neutral, then switch off and restart the
vehicle's engine.
CBW Controller
The CBW controller is a display unit that is used to operate the skip-loader's lighting. It is moun-
ted inside the driver's cab. For more information regarding its operation, refer to "CBW Con-
troller", on page 17.
Extra Options
A number of options are available for EcoDriveskip-loaders. Operation of these is described
below.
Radio Controller
A radio controller can be purchased as an option for skip-loaders. This allows for remote oper-
ation of the skip-loader and extra options, where applicable.
The driver does not need to stand beside the control panel to operate the skip-loader. For
information specific to the use of JOAB's radio controller, refer to "Radio Controller", on page
19.
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Skip Weight
This is used to measure the weight of a loaded skip when suspended from the rear of the
vehicle. The weight of the skip is constantly displayed in the radio controller as long as no other
function is being operated. To use this function follow the procedure below:
1. Make sure that Function_1 or Function_2 mode is selected on the radio controller.
2. Extend the lifting-arm out so that it is more
than 90 degrees to the bed of the skip-
loader, past vertical, as shown.
3. Operate the folding-arm so that the
arrow-head on the folding-arm aligns with
the corresponding one on the lifting-arm.
When the arrows are aligned the weight
displayed in the radio controller is accur-
ate.
NOTE: Although the weight of the skip is
constantly displayed in the radio controller, it is only accurate when the arrow on the fold-
ing-arm and lifting-arm are aligned, as described above.
Control Panel - Right Side
An additional control panel (see "Control
Panel", on page 9) can be fitted to the right
side of the skip loader. This gives the operator
the ability to operate the skip loader from both
sides of the vehicle and can be beneficial in
many aspects. However, only one side can be
active at a time. It is not possible to operate
both controllers simultaneously.
Extending-Body
Skip-loaders can be ordered with an extend-
ing-body. This allow for two skips to be trans-
ported on the same skip-loader.
Operation of the extending-body is done using
buttons 9 and 10, when in Function_1 mode,
either on the control panel or the radio con-
troller.
For more information about the extending-
body and the handling of two skips, see "Hand-
ling Double Skips", on page 35.
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