Labrie Automizer Versa Hand Instruction manual

Release date: March 2007 Part #90337
GENERALMAINTENANCE
AUTOMIZER VERSAHANDTM
LabriePlusTM
Parts,Serviceand Warranty
(duringbusinesshours)
TechnicalSupportService
(24 hours)
1-800-231-2771
3630 Stearns Drive
Oshkosh, WI 54904

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FOREWORD
Here is the new Labrie Parts and Service manual for the
AUTOMIZERTM side-loading unit. We sincerely hope that
you will find it easy to use.
We have designed it in a way that will allow you to easily
make it available to drivers, mechanics, and to Parts
Departmentpersonnel.
Any time that you have a problem with a Labrie unit, you
shouldcontactyourlocaldistributorfirst.Heshouldbeable
to provide you with the proper help required (parts or
technicaladvice).
FIRST THINGS FIRST:
DO NOT FORGET TO COMPLETE THE OWNER
REGISTRATION FORM AND TO SEND IT TO LABRIE
EQUIPMENT, MAKING SURE TO INDICATE THE “IN
SERVICEDATE”.THISDATEWILLBEUSEDTOSTART
THEWARRANTYPERIOD.OTHERWISE,THE DATE OF
DELIVERY FROM THE FACTORY WILL BE USED.

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Table of Contents
1.0 GENERAL MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 1 - 9
1.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................... 1 - 10
1.2 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYER ............................... 1 - 12
1.3 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYEE ............................... 1 - 13
1.4 FIRE HAZARD............................................................................................... 1 - 14
1.5 “LOCKOUT/TAGOUT” PROCEDURE ......................................................... 1 - 15
1.6 BODY SAFETY PROP.................................................................................. 1 - 16
1.7 TAILGATE SAFETY PROP........................................................................... 1 - 17
1.8 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE......................................................................... 1 - 18
1.9 PRIOR TO START UP.................................................................................. 1 - 18
1.10 GENERALCLEANLINESS............................................................................ 1 - 20
1.11 CLEANING THE HOPPERAREA................................................................. 1 - 21
1.12 PACKER MAINTENANCE............................................................................. 1 - 24
1.12.1 GENERALMAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 1 - 24
1.12.2 LIMITSWITCHADJUSTMENT ................................................................... 1 - 26
1.12.3 REPLACING SLIDING SHOESAND WEAR PAD ..................................... 1 - 30
1.12.4 SLIDING SHOE REPLACEMENT ............................................................... 1 - 30
1.12.5 WEAR PAD REPLACEMENT ..................................................................... 1 - 34
1.12.6 PACKER REMOVAL.................................................................................... 1 - 38
1.12.7 FLOOR GUIDE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ........................................ 1 - 42
1.12.8 PACKER ROLLER REPLACEMENT ........................................................... 1 - 45
1.12.9 FLOATING PANEL REMOVALAND WEAR PAD REPLACEMENT ........... 1 - 46
1.12.10PACKER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT....................................................... 1 - 48
1.12.11CRUSHER PANELMAINTENANCE............................................................ 1 - 50
1.13 TAILGATEAND BODY HINGES MAINTENANCE ....................................... 1 - 51
1.13.1 TAILGATE LOCKING MECHANISM............................................................ 1 - 51
1.13.2 TAILGATE SEALAND HINGES INSPECTION ........................................... 1 - 51
1.13.3 BODY/CHASSIS HINGES INSPECTION ................................................... 1 - 52
1.13.4 BODY RAISED LIMIT SWITCH.................................................................. 1 - 52
1.13.5 TAILGATE LIMIT SWITCHADJUSTMENT ................................................. 1 - 53

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1.14 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 1 - 54
1.14.1 GENERALMAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 1 - 54
1.14.2 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER INSPECTION PROCEDURES ........................... 1 - 55
1.14.3 MAIN HYDRAULIC VALVE ......................................................................... 1 - 56
1.14.4 PROPORTIONALVALVE ............................................................................ 1 - 57
1.14.4APROPORTIONALVALVE PRESSUREADJUSTMENT .............................. 1 - 59
1.14.5 HYDRAULIC TANK INSPECTION PROCEDURE....................................... 1 - 61
1.14.6 HYDRAULIC OIL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ..................................... 1 - 64
1.14.7 FILTER ELEMENTREPLACEMENT PROCEDURE................................... 1 - 66
1.14.8 STRAINER CLEANING PROCEDURE ....................................................... 1 - 67
1.14.9 DUALVANE PUMP ..................................................................................... 1 - 70
1.14.10PRESSURIZING THETANK SYSTEM ........................................................ 1 - 71
1.14.11PUMP INSPECTION ................................................................................... 1 - 72
1.15 HYDRAULIC PRESSUREADJUSTMENT................................................... 1 - 73
1.15.1 BODY FUNCTION MAIN RELIEF VALVEADJUSTMENT .......................... 1 - 73
1.15.2 ARM VANE PUMP RELIEF VALVE ADJUSTMENT(cont’d)...................... 1 - 77
1.15.3 ARMFUNCTIONSADJUSTMENTPROCEDURE....................................... 1 - 78
1.15.4 GRABBER LOAD SENSE RELIEF ............................................................. 1 - 80
1.15.5 ARM SPEEDADJUSTMENT ...................................................................... 1 - 82
1.16 BODY HOISTINSPECTIONAND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ........... 1 - 83
1.16.1 BODY HOIST INSPECTION ....................................................................... 1 - 83
1.16.2 BODY HOIST REPLACEMENT................................................................... 1 - 85
1.17 ARM GENERAL MAINTENANCE ................................................................. 1 - 87
1.17.1 DAILYINSPECTION ................................................................................... 1 - 87
1.17.2 GRABBERANDARM LIMIT SWITCHES ................................................... 1 - 90
1.17.3 GRABBERAUTO-CLOSING ....................................................................... 1 - 92
1.17.4 ADJUSTING THE GRABBERAUTO-CLOSING SYSTEM.......................... 1 - 93
1.17.5 GRAB PACK ................................................................................................. 1 - 95
1.17.6ARM CHAINS................................................................................................ 1 - 96
1.17.7ARM BOTTOM ROLLER ............................................................................... 1 - 98
1.17.8ARMAND GRABBER LOCK VALVES ......................................................... 1 - 99

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1.18 AIR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ................................................................... 1 - 100
1.19 SURFACE FINISHINGAND PAINTING ...................................................... 1 - 101
1.20 ALLISON TRANSMISSION PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS .................. 1 - 102
1.21 AUTOMIZER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHART .............................. 1 - 103
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1.0 GENERAL MAINTENANCE
DANGER,WARNING,CAUTIONnotations
appearthroughoutthismanualandonlabels
on and inside of the vehicle.
The word DANGER precedes
information,whichindicatesan
hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, WILL result in death or
serious injury of the user or others.
The word WARNING precedes
information, which indicates a
potentiallyhazardoussituation,which
if not avoided, COULD result in
personal injury or death of the user or
others.
The word CAUTION precedes
information, which indicates a
potentiallyhazardoussituationor
unsafe practice, which if not avoided,
MAY result in minor to moderate
injury to user or damage to the
equipment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
ThewordNOTEalsoappearsinthismanual
andprecedesinformation,whichisvitalto
the proper operation and maintenance of
thevehicleequipment.
Inspiteofoureffortstobuildavehiclethat
is as safe as possible, the operator’s
safety certainly depends on the
precautionary measures taken while
operating or servicing the vehicle. If in
doubt,ask your supervisor or contact the
Labrie Service and Warranty Department
foranytechnicalsupportyoumayrequire.
Formaintenanceofthechassisitself,refer
to the chassis manufacturer’s service
manual.Only bodyandpackercomponents
are outlined in this manual.
Establish and apply a periodic inspection
program to keep moving parts in good
workingorder,properlyadjustedandsafe.
It is recommended that a brief inspection
be done by the operator EVERY DAY and
anydetectedmalfunctionsmustbereported
for correction BEFORE using the
equipment.
Onceamonth,inspectthechassisandthe
body for breaks, cracks or any potential
problems. Any defects found must be
repairedwithoutdelay.Toensurethegood
workingorderofthe equipment, particular
attention should be paid to structural
components in order to prevent
deterioration due to corrosion; touch-ups
and/orcompletepaintjobsshouldbedone
when necessary.

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4. (cont’d)
If, however, Labrie’s customer elects
tooperatetheunit withmorethanone
worker,thefollowingsafetyitemsshall
be installed to protect the co-worker
fromhazardoussituations.
For example, an additional set of
sustainedmanualpressurecontrolsfor
each additional worker shall be
provided.Theactuationof the controls
shalltakeplaceconcurrentlyinorderto
operate the Versa HandTM Lifting Arm.
Thesustainedmanualpressurecontrol
shall be located so that the co-worker
pressingit, is notin thepath of thearm
andhasaclearandfullviewofthepoint
of operation.
In such a case, Labrie must be
informed of every and all units with a
Versa HandTM Lifting Arm operated by
more than one worker. Labrie will then
determineandsupply,atthecustomer’s
expense, the required safety items.
For additional information, please
contactLabriePlus at1-800-231-2771.
Failure to do so may result in unit
and/orpropertydamages,personal
injury or even death.
5. At the beginning of every working day,
1.1 GENERALPRECAUTIONS
It is the employer’s responsibility to be
assuredthattheiremployeesarequalified
and capable of operating this equipment.
THEFOLLOWINGISGENERALSAFETY
AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS,
WHICH SHOULD BE ADHERED TO BY
OPERATORS (AND/OR MAINTENANCE
PERSONNEL) AT ALL TIMES.
1. Donotoperatethisvehiclebeforehaving
read and completely understood this
manual and the safety labels on the
vehicle. Maintenance personnel must
also read and understand the
Maintenance Manual for this vehicle
(and the maintenance related
information in this manual). In case of
any doubt, see your supervisor for
clarification.
2. The AutomizerTM units equipped with
the Versa HandTM Lifting Arm are
primarily designed to be operated by
only one person.
3. The operator of the unit must have a
clearview of theoperation ofthe lifting
arm at all times. The operator must be
able to stop the motion of the arm at
any time, in order to prevent injury to
surroundingpeople,damagetoproperty
or to the lifting arm itself.
4. TheoperatoroftheVersaHandTM Lifting
Armshallmakesurethatanypeopleor
obstructionsarefaraway from thearm
beforemovingit.Failuretodosomay
result in unit and / or property
damages, personal injury or even
death.

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14.Donotgetintothehoppercompartment
or try to repair anything behind the
packer when it is working or when the
hydraulicpumpisstillrunning.Personnel
authorizedtogetintothehopperMUST
first complete the lockout/tagout
procedures required by the employer.
15.NEVERstandunderneatharaisedarm/
grabber, since no arm cylinder is
equippedwithaholdingvalve.Shoulda
hydrauliccomponentbreak,suchasan
hydraulic hose, failure to stay away
from the arm may result in personal
injury or even death.
DANGER
inspect the body, the packing system
and any system that might endanger
the safety of the public and/or the
operator.
6. Verify that the mirrors, brakes,
accelerator pedal, steering wheel and
turn signals are in good working order.
7. Do not operate this equipment if there
areanysignsofdamageorincomplete
repairs.
8. Report any doubts and any equipment
safety service requirements to your
supervisor.
9. Keepbothhandsonthesteeringwheel
at all times for better control.
10.Do not leave the driving position until
the vehicle is completely stopped and
the parking brake applied.
11.Whenthevehicleisparked,theparking
brake must be applied.
12.For any work, cleaning or inspecting
being done between the body and the
chassis,thebodysafetypropMUSTbe
used.Thevehiclemustalsobeonlevel
ground.
13.Watch and be sure that there are no
people at the rear of the vehicle when
openingandclosingthetailgate(s)and/
or when raising the body.

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1.2 GENERALRESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE EMPLOYER
(Ref.ANSIZ245.11999Standards).
It is the employer’s responsibility to be
familiarwithandensurethatoperationisin
accordance with safety requirements and
codesincludingallapplicableregulations,
including the Occupational Safety and
Health Act (OSHA) and the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI).
It is also the employer’s responsibility to
properly maintain all mobile equipment to
meet provincial/state and federal safety
standards. The employer also has the
followingresponsibilities:
1. Supply adequate instructions and
training for the safe use of the vehicle
beforeassigningtheemployeetosuch
equipment.
2. The employer must keep the vehicle
maintained and properly adjusted to
meetthemanufacturer’sstandardsand
recommendations.If in doubt, contact
the manufacturer or any authorized
representative.
3. The employer must keep a record of
any breakdowns, malfunctions of the
vehicle, records of inspection and
maintenance.
4. Any breaks or malfunctions that can
affect the safe usage of the vehicle
must be repaired before the vehicle is
to be used again.
5. Meet the appropriate lighting
requirements for working at night (if
permitted).
6. On a regular basis, accompany the
operator of the vehicle and take
measures to insure the smooth and
safe operation of the vehicle. Respect
all safety measures.
7. Makesurethatthebackupalarmworks
properly while vehicle is in reverse,
while the body is rising or while the
tailgate is opening.

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WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
BEFORE DOING ANY
MAINTENANCEON THE VEHICLE,
ALLSAFETYREGULATIONS
MENTIONED IN THE OPERATOR
MANUAL, SECTION 2.0, MUST BE
RESPECTED,ESPECIALLYTHE
“LOCKOUT/TAGOUT”
PROCEDURE (ANSI Z 245.1 1999).
MAINTENANCEPERSONNEL
SHALL NOT DO ANY
MAINTENANCE ON THE
EQUIPMENT IF THEY ARE NOT
WELL ACQUAINTED WITH THE
OPERATIONS OF THE EQUIPMENT
AS WELL AS ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONSOFSUCH
OPERATIONS. REFER TO THE
OPERATORMANUALBEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO PERFORM ANY
TYPE OF WORK ON THE UNIT.
MAINTENANCEANDREPAIRS
CARRIED OUT ON THIS VEHICLE
MUST ONLY BE DONE BY
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WHO IS
FAMILIAR WITH THE EQUIPMENT.
LABRIEEQUIPMENTDECLINES
ANYRESPONSIBILITYFOR
FAILURESRESULTINGUNPROPER
REPAIRS PERFORMED BY THE
ENDUSER.
1.3 GENERALRESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE EMPLOYEE
1. The employee must enforce all of the
safety requirements for mobile
equipment supplied by the employer.
2. Equipment is to be operated only after
havingreceivedinstructionsandtraining
in accordance to Operator Manual.
3. Theemployeehastheresponsibilityto
reportanydamagesormalfunctionsof
the vehicle to his employer or his
supervisor without any delay. The
employer will then take the necessary
measures prior to the re-operation of
thevehicletoinsure itssafeoperation.
4. The employee must make sure that
thereisnobodynearthevehiclebefore
activatingany ofthe controls andmust
bepreparedtostopanythingincaseof
danger.

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DANGER
1.4 FIREHAZARD
If, for any reason, the maintenance
personnel has to work on equipment that
has not been unloaded, for any type of
work,afireextinguisher(Figure#1.1)should
bemadereadilyavailableandclosetothis
vehicle.Anytimealoadedvehicleisinside
agarage,thereshallbeafireextinguisher
very close nearby.
The employer must inform and train all
personnelabout themeasurestobetaken
in case of a truck and/or a loaded body
catching on fire. The employer must also
inform its employees of an appropriate
placetodroptheloadnearthemaintenance
facility (Preferably away from traffic,
surface drains and ditches). DO NOT PERFORM ANY REPAIR
OR MAINTENANCE ON A VEHICLE
THAT HAS NOT BEEN UNLOADED.
FIGURE#1.1
ABC TYPE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER

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SUGGESTED “LOCKOUT /
TAGOUT” PROCEDURE
1. Apply the parking brake
(Figure #1.2).
2. Turn off the pump switch on the
console (PTO switch).
3. Shut off the engine.
4. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
5. Put the key in a safe controlled
area.
6. Put adhesive tape on the ignition
switch keyhole.
7. If installed, turn off the master
switch (Figure #1.3).
8. Putan“OffService”tagonsteering
wheel.
9. Put an “Off service” sign in the
windshield.
10. Block any system that could move
by gravity with a proper and visible
safety prop (open tailgate, raised
body, etc.).
11. Release any residual pressure in
the hydraulic and pneumatic
system.
12. Block wheels on both sides to
prevent movement of vehicle.
13. Disconnect the following items if
any type of welding is required:
• Battery*;
• ABS* (Anti-lock brake system);
• Electronic transmission (ECU)*;
• Electronic engine module (ECM)*;
• Intermittent wiper module*;
• All multiplex modules.
1.5 “LOCKOUT/TAGOUT”
PROCEDURE
Itistheemployer’sresponsibilitytoestablish
andapplya“lockout/tagoutprocedure”for
any inspection, repairs or maintenance
beingdoneonthevehicle, whetheritison
theroadorattheshop.Beforethe“lockout/
tagout” procedure is applied, the body
must be unloaded.
* Refer to the chassis manufacturer
service manual to locate electronic
components.
FIGURE#1.2
MASTER
SWITCH
FIGURE#1.3
PARKING
BRAKE

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1.6 BODY SAFETY PROP
BODY SAFETY PROP
INSTALLATIONPROCEDURE
1. Make sure the body is empty.
2. Lift the body until the safety prop
iscleartobetiltedunderthebody.
3. Pull the handle (Figure #1.5) to
release the safety prop, then pull
down the safety prop.
4. Slowly lower the body so it rests
properlyontheprop(Figure#1.6).
5. Once finished with repairs or
inspection,slightlyraise thebody
and bring back the safety prop to
itsverticalpositionthenlower the
body.
DO NOT USE PROP WITH A
LOADED BODY. NEVER STAND
UNDERARAISEDANDLOADED
BODY.
FIGURE#1.6
FIGURE#1.5
BODY SAFETY
PROP
SAFETY PROP
HANDLE

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DANGER
DANGER
TAILGATE SAFETY PROP
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure there is no garbage
inside the body.
2. Remove both the tailgate safety
pins.
3. Start the engine.
4. Turn the PTO switch ON and open
the tailgate about 3 feet high.
5. Remove the safety prop lock pin
and raise the prop in a position
where both locking holes are
aligned together (Figure #1.7).
6. Insert the lock pin to maintain the
safety prop in place.
7. Lower the tailgate so it rests on
the safety prop.
FIGURE#1.7
1.7 TAILGATE SAFETY PROP
Thetailgatesafetyprop isusedtosupport
andkeepthetailgateopenduringinspection
orwhen maintenanceis carriedouton the
vehicle.Itismandatorytoinstallthesafety
propeachtimethetailgateisopenforsuch
purpose.
The safety prop can be easily installed
whenthetailgateisslightlyopen.Applythe
following procedure to install the safety
prop.
ALWAYS USE THE TAILGATE
SAFETY PROP WHEN WORKING
UNDER A RAISED TAILGATE. THE
SAFETY PROP MUST BE
INSTALLED EVEN IF THE
TAILGATE IS IN THE FULLY
RAISEDPOSITION.
ENSURE THAT NO ONE IS
STANDING BEHIND THE TRUCK
AND THERE IS NO WASTE
MATERIAL IN THE BODY.
SAFETYPROP
SAFETYPINS

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1.9 PRIOR TO START UP
Beforestartingthe vehicle,ensurethatno
systemwillengageandstarttooperateas
you are starting the engine. All electrical
componentsshouldbeturnedOFFandthe
hydraulicpumpdisengaged(Figure#1.9).
The main valve on the hydraulic tank
should be open (Figure #1.10 & #1.11).
Refer to section 3.1.8 “Engaging the
hydraulicsystem”intheOperatorManual.
Once the engine is started, wait for the air
pressure to build up to at least 70 PSI. Do
not operate or move the vehicle until
the air pressure has reached 70 PSI.
FIGURE#1.9
1.8 SHUTDOWNPROCEDURE
If the vehicle has to be stored for an
extended period; follow the chassis
manufacturer shutdown requirements as
wellasthemaintenancerequirementsand
perform the following procedure.
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
1. Park on a hard level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Make sure all moving parts are in
the stored position (tailgate, arm,
body,crusherpanel,packer,etc.).
4. Turn hydraulics, electrical and
engine “OFF”.
5. Turn off the master switch.
6. Drain the air tanks (Figure #1.8).
AIR TANK
FIGURE#1.8
DRAIN
VALVE
PUMP
SWITCH
LIGHT

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FIGURE #1.10
MAIN HYDRAULIC TANK (2 DIFFERENT TYPES)
BALLVALVE
(OPEN)
NOTE:The hydraulictank modelcan varyaccording to theoptions installedon the
truck.
SUCTION LINE MOUNTED VALVE
(STEEL TANK)
FIGURE #1.11
STEEL
TANK
CYLINDRICAL
TANK

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CAUTION
DANGER
USE A STEPLADDER TO WORK
ON HIGHER PARTS OF THE
VEHICLE. REMEMBER THAT THE
ROOF IS NOT MEANT TO BE
WALKED ON. BE VERY CAUTIOUS
IF YOU HAVE TO WORK ON THE
ROOFAREA.
MAKE SURE THE MAIN VALVE ON
THE HYDRAULIC TANK IS FULLY
OPEN BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE (FIGURE #1.10 & #1.11). IF
NOT OPEN, IMMEDIATE DAMAGE
WILL OCCUR TO THE PUMP EVEN
IF THE PUMP SWITCH IS TURNED
“OFF”.
SUCTION LINE MOUNTED VALVE
(CYLINDRICALTANK)
WARNING
KEEP THE RIGHT AND LEFT-HAND
SIDE CAB FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN
TO PREVENT ANY RISK OF
SLIPPINGANDACCIDENT.
1.10 GENERALCLEANLINESS
Cleanliness is part of the safety. Ensure
the equipment will work properly by
removing any stacked garbage in the
hopperarea.Cleanalltrucklights,warning
lights and safety stickers, so you and the
surrounding pedestrians and vehicles will
be safe around the truck at all times.
Keep clean the contact surface between
thebodyandchassis.Labrierecommends
tocleanthechassisaftereveryunloading.
Make sure that the side step and/or the
hopperstep(ifinstalled)arecleanandfree
of any slippery material.
FIGURE#1.11A
BALL VALVE
(OPEN)