Labrie Automizer Versa Hand User manual

AUTOMIZER VERSA HANDTM
OPERATOR MANUAL

AUTOMIZER VERSA HANDTM
OPERATOR MANUAL

Liability
Labrie Environmental Group assumes no liabilty for any incidental, consequential, or other liability
that might result from the use of the information contained in this document.
All risks and damages, incidental or otherwise, arising from the use or misuse of the information
contained herein are entirely the responsability of the user.
Although careful precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Labrie
Environmental Group assumes no responsiblity for errors or omissions.
February 2012

AUTOMIZER Versa HandTM ................................................................................................................................................................ I
OPERATOR MANUAL ................................................................................................................................................................................ I
Liability ........................................................................................ ii
Table of Contents ....................................................................... iii
Introduction ................................................................................ 1
Introducing the AUTOMIZER VERSA HANDTM ................................................................................................................................ 1
Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
To Contact Labrie Plus .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
In the U.S. ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
In Canada ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety ........................................................................................... 3
Conventions ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Basic Safety Notions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Employer’s Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Employee’s Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Things to Do ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Things to Avoid ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
General Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Fire ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Safety Kits ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Location of Safety and Warning Labels .................................................................................................................................... 9
Labels on Body ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Labels on Tailgate ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Labels on Cab Console ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Labels outside Cab ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Labels inside Cab .................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Safety Features ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Global Motion Sensors (Optional) .................................................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting and Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 23
Back Up Alarm .......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Body Safety Prop ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Tailgate Safety Prop ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
Camera System (optional) ................................................................................................................................................... 28
Tailgate Holding Valve .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Prior to Start Up .............................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Cleanliness ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Locking Out and Taging Out the Vehicle .............................................................................................................................. 31
Shutting Down the Vehicle ........................................................................................................................................................ 33
Driving the Vehicle ........................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Driving Speed .......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Right-Hand Side Driving Position ..................................................................................................................................... 34
Controls and Indicators ............................................................ 37
Cab Console ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Pump Switch ............................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Tailgate Control Switch ........................................................................................................................................................ 39
Hoist Control Switch .............................................................................................................................................................. 40
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Joystick Selector Switch ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
Crusher Panel Control Switch (optional) ........................................................................................................................ 41
Auto-Packing Control Switch (optional) ......................................................................................................................... 42
Gripper Auto-Close Override .............................................................................................................................................. 43
Auto-Neutral Switch .............................................................................................................................................................. 44
Light Bar Control Pad (optional) ........................................................................................................................................ 44
Cart counter (optional) ......................................................................................................................................................... 44
Packer Control Station ................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Stop Push Button (red) .......................................................................................................................................................... 45
Pack Push Button (green) ..................................................................................................................................................... 45
Retract Push Button (yellow) .............................................................................................................................................. 46
Multi-Cycle Control Switch .................................................................................................................................................. 46
Joystick Controls ............................................................................................................................................................................ 47
Arm Joystick .............................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Auxiliary Arm Controls ................................................................................................................................................................. 49
Cab Dashboard ............................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Parking Brake ............................................................................................................................................................................ 50
Work Light Switch (optional) .............................................................................................................................................. 51
Flashing Light Switch ............................................................................................................................................................ 51
Strobe Light Switch ................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Arm Extended Warning Lights ........................................................................................................................................... 53
Temporary Handbrake .......................................................................................................................................................... 53
Operating the AUTOMIZER VERSA HANDTM .................................. 55
Daily Inspection .............................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Approaching the Vehicle ..................................................................................................................................................... 55
Visual Inspection ..................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Starting the Vehicle ................................................................................................................................................................ 56
Body Inspection Procedure ................................................................................................................................................. 57
Arm Inspection Procedure ................................................................................................................................................... 57
Inspection Procedure for the Right-Hand Side Driving Controls .......................................................................... 61
Inspection Sheet ...................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Loading and Packing .................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Planning your Route .............................................................................................................................................................. 63
Safety while Using the Packing System ......................................................................................................................... 63
Hopper Description and Loading ..................................................................................................................................... 63
Packer Description .................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Loading Procedure ................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Loading Corrective Actions ................................................................................................................................................. 65
Pack on the Go ......................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Unloading ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Unloading Procedure ............................................................................................................................................................ 66
Unloading Corrective Actions ............................................................................................................................................ 67
Unloading Emergency Actions .......................................................................................................................................... 68
Emergency Actions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Hydraulic Oil Spill .................................................................................................................................................................... 69
End-of-the-Day Cleaning and Inspection .............................................................................................................................. 69
Daily Hopper Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................... 69
Daily Chassis Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................... 70
Troubleshooting Quick Reference ........................................................................................................................................... 70

1Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to introduce operators
to the operational procedures for the AUTOMIZER
VERSA HANDTM. For information regarding
maintenance procedures, refer to the maintenance
manual for the AUTOMIZER VERSA HANDTM.
Introducing the AUTOMIZER
VERSA HANDTM
The AUTOMIZER VERSA HANDTM is a straight-frame
side-loading vehicle, manufactured to the highest
standards; designed to fully automate the collection of
residential and commercial refuse and recycling
materials in narrow streets and alleys.
Product Overview
This zero-grab and zero-swing out automated arm is
the lifting mechanism for narrow streets and alleys. Its
reach facilitates bin collection in areas where up until
now automated collection was unthinkable.
Thanks to its unique tapered body, the AUTOMIZER
VERSA HANDTM has the best compaction and load
distribution available on today’s market. The tapered
body design also results in a smoother, simplified
unloading process at the landfill or transfer station.
Less time spent at the landfill means more bins
collected per day.
Warning! The AUTOMIZER VERSA HANDTM units must be
operated by only one person.

2Introduction
To Contact Labrie Plus
In the U.S.
Address: 1981 W. Snell Road
Oshkosh, WI 54904
Toll Free: 1-800-231-2771
Telephone: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
Sales Fax: [phone]
Parts and warranty: During business hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Standard Time
Technical Support Service: Available 24 hours
In Canada
Address: 175 Route du Pont
St-Nicolas, QC G7A 2T3
Toll Free: 1-877-831-8250
Telephone: [phone]
Service Fax: [phone]
Parts Fax: [phone]
Parts and warranty: During business hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Technical Support Service: Available 24 hours
Website: www.labriegroup.com
E-mail: [email protected]
IMPORTANT:For technical support and parts ordering, the serial number of your vehicle is required. Therefore,
Labrie Environmental Group recommends to keep record of the information found on the VIN plate,
which is located in the cab.

2Safety
Safety is always of prime importance when operating
any type of equipment. All operators working with the
AUTOMIZER VERSA HANDTM must be aware of the
safety practices and features detailed in this section.
Conventions
Basic Safety Notions
The following safety notions are related to the use of
the AUTOMIZER VERSA HANDTM. It is important to
point out that the safe use of the vehicle remains the
user’s responsibility. He must heed all safety notions
explained in this manual and on the labels found on the
vehicle.
Danger! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in serious injury or
death.
Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in serious injury
or death.
Caution! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Caution! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in property
damage.

4Safety
Responsibilities
Safety is everybody’s responsibility. Both employer and employee must play their part to ensure the
safety of the operator, the vehicle, and its immediate surroundings.
Employer’s Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the employer:
To ensure that the AUTOMIZER VERSA HANDTM is operated in accordance with all safety
requirements and codes, including all applicable regulations, the Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA), and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
To ensure that employees are qualified for operating the vehicle and its equipment, and that they
all take safety measures before working with them.
To properly maintain all mobile equipment to meet all state/provincial and federal safety
standards.
To supply adequate instructions and training for the safe use of the vehicle and its equipment
before assigning an employee to such vehicle.
To keep the vehicle maintained and properly adjusted to meet the manufacturer’s standards and
recommendations. For help or for more information, please contact the manufacturer or any of its
authorized representatives.
To keep records of all vehicle breakdowns and malfunctions, as well as any inspection and
maintenance.
To ensure that all failures or malfunctions that may be affecting the safe use of the vehicle are
repaired before the vehicle is put back into operation.
To meet the appropriate lighting requirements for night shift work (if permitted).
To regularly accompany the vehicle operator and take measures to ensure the smooth and safe
operation of the vehicle.
To make sure that the backup alarm works properly when the vehicle is in reverse.
To take necessary measures that follow any damage or malfunction reported by any employee.
Danger! Always be aware of the vehicle’s surroundings to make sure that no pedestrians,
passersby, bystanders, or other people or vehicles are in any way exposed to any danger
caused by the use of the AUTOMIZER VERSA HANDTM.
Danger! Never get in the hopper area when the engine is running.
Only authorized personnel may do so following a lockout/tagout procedure (see Locking
Out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 31).

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To establish and ensure the application of a “lockout/tagout” procedure any time inspection,
repair or maintenance is performed on the vehicle, regardless of whether it takes place on the road
or in the garage.
Employee’s Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the employee:
To enforce all safety measures to meet the requirements established by the employer.
To operate the AUTOMIZER VERSA HANDTM only after having received instruction and training.
To perform routine daily unit inspections.
To make sure that nobody is near the vehicle before activating any of the controls, and to be
prepared to stop at any indication of possible danger.
To immediately report any damage or malfunction of the vehicle to the employer or supervisor.
IMPORTANT:Do not use damaged equipment.
Things to Do
Inspect the body and all systems at the beginning of each day.
Make sure that the area is clear of any people or possible obstructions.
IMPORTANT:Be extremely cautious in areas where small children may be present.
Wear safety glasses and footwear, gloves, and any other safety equipment when loading and
packing refuse.
Check if mirrors, windows, lights, and monitor equipment are clean and properly adjusted.
Check for explosive trash (e.g. television sets, paint cans, fluorescent light tubes, etc.).
Use caution when driving with an unevenly distributed load.
Inspect for overhead hazards (e.g. power lines) prior to hoisting the body or climbing on it.
Always use the body safety prop when servicing under the body.
Always use the tailgate safety prop before entering the area between the main body and the
tailgate.
Obey all warning and operation stickers.
Things to Avoid
Do not operate any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or other intoxicants.
Do not talk on a cell phone, ping, text or listen to loud music while driving.
Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing.
Do not leave the vehicle before it is brought to a complete stop and work or parking brake is
applied.

6Safety
Do not enter the hopper or main body unless the engine is shut off, the key is removed and there is
an out-of-service tag on the steering wheel (see Locking Out and Taging Out the Vehicle on
page 31).
Do not hoist the body on uneven ground.
Do not back up the vehicle when the body is raised.
Do not drive with the tailgate fully open unless it is to unload refuse at the landfill.
Do not use the body safety prop to prop a loaded body.
General Precautions
It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that only qualified employees operate this vehicle.
Read and make sure that you fully understand this manual and all safety labels before operating
this vehicle. Maintenance personnel must also read and understand the Maintenance Manual for
this vehicle.In case of doubt, ask a supervisor for clarifications.
Before every work day, inspect the body, the packing system, and any system that might
compromise public and/or operator safety.
Verify that the accelerator pedal, the steering wheel, mirrors, brakes, and turn signals are in good
working order.
When driving the vehicle, keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times.
Stop the vehicle completely and put on the parking brake before leaving the driving position.
When the vehicle is parked, the parking brake must be applied.
Before activating the automated arm, operators shall make sure that people and obstructions are
far away from the vehicle. Operators must be able to stop the arm at all times.
AUTOMIZER VERSA HANDTM vehicles are primarily designed to be operated by only one person.
However, if Labrie Environmental Group customers elect to operate the vehicle with more than
one worker, additional safety items shall be installed to protect the co-worker from hazardous
situations.
IMPORTANT:In such cases, Labrie Environmental Group must be informed of every and all units that will be
operated by more than one worker. Labrie Environmental Group will then determine and supply, at
the customer’s expense, the required safety items. For additional information, please contact
LabriePlus at 1-800-231-2771 in the U.S. or 1-877-831-8250 in Canada.
Do not operate this vehicle if there are any signs of damage or incomplete repairs.
Report any doubts that you might have, and any safety service requirements regarding this vehicle
to a supervisor.
When removing nylon locknuts, always replace them by new ones.
Danger! Operators must adhere to the following precautions at all times. Failure to do so may
result in vehicle and/or property damage, personal injury, or even death.

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For any work (including cleaning and inspecting) that has to be done between the body and the
chassis, always use the body safety prop. Also, the vehicle must be on level ground.
Before opening and closing the tailgate and/or raising the body, make sure that there is no one
behind the vehicle.
Do not get into the hopper compartment or try to repair anything behind the packer when it is
moving or when the hydraulic pump is still running. Personnel authorized to get into the hopper
must first lock out and tag out the vehicle, as required by the employer. For more information, see
Locking Out and Taging Out the Vehicle on page 31.
Never stand near or underneath a moving automated arm.
Never, under any circumstances (maintenance or otherwise), stand underneath a loaded body.
Warning! Do not operate the automated arm until you have been fully trained, and have read and
understood the Operator and Maintenance Manuals supplied with this unit.
Warning! Make sure that all people or any obstructions are sufficiently cleared from the automated
arm before moving it. Failure to do so may result in unit and/or property damages,
personal injury or death.
Warning! Make sure there is enough clearance between raised container and overhead power
lines. The automated arm or the container must not come in direct contact with the
electrical cables for the power to go through the unit. If the unit comes in contact with a
power line, stay in the cab and keep away from any metal parts.
Danger! Never drive this vehicle if the automated arm is not fully retracted to its home position.
The unit would be simply too wide to be driven. Failure to fully retract the arm will result
in unit and /or property damage, severe injury or even death. Warning red lights on
dashboard flash when the arm is not completely retracted to its home position.
Warning! Remove all control levers from the proportional valve. These control levers should be
used for maintenance purposes only.
Warning! Units with two driving positions: Prior to changing driving position, stop the vehicle, apply
parking brake, push emergency button and stop the engine. Properly adjust mirrors and
set driving control switches including arm control joystick (if applicable) to the new
driving position before starting the engine. This will ensure that the automated arm is
completely inoperative.

8Safety
Fire
The employer must inform and train all personnel on the measures that must be taken in case of a
vehicle and/or loaded body catching fire.
Anytime a loaded vehicle is brought inside a garage, fire extinguishers shall be close at hand.
The employer must also inform employees of an appropriate place to unload the body near the
maintenance facility (preferably away from traffic, surface drains, and ditches).
AUTOMIZER VERSA HANDTM vehicles are equipped with a 5-lb fire extinguisher, which is found inside
the cab. A 20-lb fire extinguisher may be installed on the truck as an option. Each fire extinguisher
must be checked regularly by qualified personnel.
Figure 2-1 Fire extinguishers and first aid kit
Safety Kits
A first aid kit (see Figure 2-1), a flare kit and a triangle kit are provided with the truck.
5-lb fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Optional 20-lb fire extinguisher

Safety 9
Location of Safety and Warning Labels
Pay careful attention to all safety and warning labels while working in and around the AUTOMIZER
VERSA HANDTM. Keep your labels clean and in good condition at all times. For replacement labels,
please call LabriePlus. Labels may vary from one unit to another.
Labels on Body
32307 79833
79834 79836
79848 79867

10 Safety
79986
84010
84014

Safety 11
84272
84321

12 Safety
84456
8445884467

Safety 13
84469
84485
121349

14 Safety
Labels on Tailgate
32307
79835
79839