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.