Labrie expert 2000 User manual

OPERATOR MANUAL
1/10/2007 Part #: 90263 REV.C

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Introducing the Expert(t) 2000TM ..................................1
Expert(t) 2000TM for Manual and Automated Collection .........2
Chapter 1 Safety
Safety Conventions ....................................................3
General Safety Notions ..............................................3
Responsibilities of the Employer ................................5
Responsibilities of the Employee ...............................6
Lockout/Tagout ..........................................................6
Protection Against Fire ..............................................7
Keeping the Expert(t) 2000TM Clean ............................7
Deadman Switch ........................................................8
Auto-Neutral ...............................................................9
Door Locks and Safety Slings ..................................11
Safety and Signaling Labels ....................................12
On the Body .......................................................................12
In the Cab ...........................................................................15
Chapter 2 Controls
Helping HandTM Joystick ............................................19
Pump Switch ............................................................20

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Control Console .......................................................22
Red Emergency Stop Button ...................................22
Green Start Cycle Button .........................................23
Yellow Retract Button ..............................................23
Multi-cycle Control Switch .......................................24
Engine RPM Control ................................................24
Speed-up Switch .....................................................25
Speed-up Inhibitor Control .......................................26
Control Station Selector Switch ...............................26
Temporary Handbrake .............................................27
Body Control Station ................................................29
Strobe Light Switch ..................................................29
Chapter 3 Operating the Expert(t) 2000TM
Approaching the Vehicle ..........................................31
Starting the Vehicle .................................................31
Inspecting the Vehicle .............................................31
Inspecting the Body .................................................32
Adjusting Mirrors ......................................................32
Changing Driving Position .......................................33
Hopper Door Interlock .............................................34
Crusher Panel Interlock ...........................................34
Collecting Refuse ....................................................35

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Collecting Refuse Using the Helping HandTM .......................35
Collecting Refuse Using the Cart Tipper ............................37
Manually Collecting Refuse ................................................40
Packing Refuse In The Hopper ................................42
Packing Refuse into the Body ..................................43
Changing Packer Multi-cycle Settings .....................44
Floor Riser ...............................................................45
Unloading the Body .................................................47
Cab Extension Door .................................................48
Daily Cleaning ..........................................................49

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Operator Manual
INTRODUCTION
Introducing the
Expert(t) 2000TM
The Expert(t) 2000TM is a side-loading
refuse collection vehicle. It is designed
and built to aid in the manual collection
of different types of refuse by only one
operator.
• Expert(t) 2000TM units equipped with
a lifting arm are primarily designed
to be operated by only one person.
If, however, Labrie Environmental
Group’s customer elects to operate
the unit with more than one worker,
the following safety items shall be
installed to protect the co-worker
from hazardous situations.
For example, an additional set of
sustained manual pressure
controls for each additional worker
shall be provided. The actuation of
the controls shall take place
concurrently in order to operate the
cool hand or helping hand lifting
arm. The sustained manual
pressurecontrolshallbelocated so
that the co-worker pressing it, is
not in the path of the arm and has a
clear and full view of the point of
operation.
• In such a case, Labrie
Environmental Group must be
informed of every and all units
equipped with a lifting arm
operated by more than one worker.
Labrie Environmental Group will
then determine and supply, at the
customer’s expense, the required
safety items.
• Please contact the Labrie
Customer Support Center at
1-800-231-2771 for additional
information.
The Expert(t) 2000TM is a unit that,
depending on the type of collection it
will be used for, appears in three main
categories: manual, semi automated,
and automated. The Expert(t) 2000TM
DANGER
FAILURE TO CONTACT LABRIE
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP TO
REPORT ATWO-OPERATOR USE
OF THE UNIT MAY RESULT IN UNIT
AND / OR PROPERTY DAMAGES,
PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN
DEATH.

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Introduction
always allows for manual collection,
that is, in whatever configuration the
product is built, manual collection is
available.
Also, the Expert(t) 2000TM exists in what
is called a “co-mingle” version where
the body is splitted in half to create two
separate compartments for the
collection of two different types of load.
Expert(t) 2000TM for
Manual and Automated
Collection
ALL Expert(t) 2000TM vehicles are
designed with a lowered hopper to
allow easier manual collection.
That is, instead of having the body on
top of a straight frame chassis, they
have it on top of a chassis frame that
has been modified and lowered at the
hopper area. Therefore, the hopper is
at a more friendly height for the
manual collection of waste bags and
other refuse.
Figure 1. Expert(t) 2000TM for manual
and automated collection
SOME Expert(t) 2000TM vehicles are
equipped with an automated arm
called Helping HandTM for collecting
waste from roller carts.
Helping HandTM

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SAFETY
Being a heavy duty vehicle, the use of
the Expert(t) 2000TM entitles a number
of safety issues. Such issues, along
with all necessary safety instructions
and conventions, are presented in this
section of the Operator Manual.
Safety Conventions
General Safety
Notions
It is important to stand out that despite
Labrie’s commitment to provide its
clients with the most reliable vehicles,
the main safety feature there is,
remains in the user’s commitment to
respect all safety notions expressed in
this guide and labels on the vehicle as
well as to give the product a
responsible use.
DANGER
INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF
NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN
DEATH AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
INDICATES APOTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF
NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN
DEATH AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION
INDICATES APOTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF
NOT AVOIDED, MAY RESULT IN
MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY.

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The following are safety notions that
are related to the use of the Expert(t)
2000TM.IMPORTANT
READ AND THOROUGHLY
UNDERSTAND THE OPERATOR’S
MANUAL BEFORE USING THE
VEHICLE.
DANGER
ALWAYS BE AWARE OF THE
VEHICLE’SSURROUNDINGS TO
MAKE SURE NO PEDESTRIANS,
PASSERSBY, BYSTANDERS, OR
OTHER PEOPLE OR VEHICLES
ARE IN ANY WAY EXPOSED TO
ANY DANGER CAUSED BY THE
USE OF THE EXPERT(T) 2000TM.
DANGER
NEVER GET IN THE HOPPER
AREA WHEN THE ENGINE IS
RUNNING. ONLY AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL MAY DO IT
FOLLOWING THE LOCKOUT/
TAGOUT PROCEDURE.
WARNING
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES,
GLOVES AND FOOTWEAR WHILE
COLLECTING WASTE. EXPLOSIVE
OBJECTS, PRESSURIZED CANS,
AND FLUORESCENT TUBES CAN
BE PRESENT AND POSE A
DANGER. BEALERT.
WARNING
RESPECT THE LIMIT SPEED
ESTABLISHED BY THE LAW FOR
COLLECTION DRIVING (32 KM/H
OR 20 M.P.H.).

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Responsibilities of
the Employer
It is the responsibility of the
employer:
• To ensure that the operation of the
Expert(t) 2000TM is 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 the employees are
qualified for the operation of the
equipment and take all safety
measures before working with this
equipment.
• To properly maintain all mobile
equipment to meet all provincial/
state and federal safety standards.
• To supply adequate instructions
and training for the safe use of the
vehicle before assigning the
employee to such equipment.
• To keep the vehicle maintained and
properly adjusted to meet the
manufacturer’s standards and
recommendations. For help or
more information, contact the
manufacturer or any authorized
representative.
• To keep records of any
breakdowns or malfunctions of the
vehicle, as well as any inspection
and maintenance.
• To ensure the repair of any failures
or malfunctions that may affect the
safe use of the vehicle, before it is
put into operation again.
• To meet the appropriate lighting
requirements for night shift work (if
permitted).
• To regularly accompany the
operator of the vehicle and take
measures to ensure the smooth
and safe operation of the vehicle.
• To make sure that the backup
alarm functions properly while the
vehicle is in reverse.
• To take the necessary measures
that follow any damage or
malfunction reported by any
employee.
• To establish and ensure the
application of a “Lockout/Tagout
Procedure” at the time of any
inspection, repair or maintenance
to the vehicle, regardless of
whether it takes place on the road
or in the garage.

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Responsibilities of
the Employee
It is the responsibility of the
employee:
• To enforce all safety measures to
meet the requirements established
by the employer.
• To operate the Expert(t) 2000TM only
after having received instruction
and training.
• To immediately report to the
employer or supervisor any
damage or malfunction of the
vehicle.
• 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.
Lockout/Tagout
The Lockout/Tagout procedure must
be applied to render the vehicle out of
service and thus ensure its safety, and
that of persons around it.
To lock out and tag out the Expert(t)
2000TM:
1. Apply the parking brake.
Figure 2. Parking brake
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
4. Place the key in a safe and
controlled area.
5. Cover the ignition switch, with
tape.
Note:If the Expert(t) 2000TM is
equipped with a master switch
on the battery set, you must
turn it off.
6. Put an “OFF SERVICE” tag on
the driver’s steering wheel.
7. Put an “OFF SERVICE” sign on
the front windshield.
8. Block, with an adequate,
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system that could move by
gravity (tailgate opening, etc.)
9. Drain all air tanks.
10. Move all control levers to release
any residual pressure in the
system.
Protection Against
Fire
It is mandatory to have an ABC-type
fire extinguisher, easily accessible
from both outside and inside the cab.
Figure 3. ABC-type fire extinguisher
Keeping the Expert(t)
2000TM Clean
Keeping the Expert(t) 2000TM clean is
both a safety and an optimization
issue. Therefore, the following
cleaning recommendations are useful:
• Remove any waste or material
from the hopper area.
• Remove any snow or mud from the
floor riser in the cab.
• Clean all lights on the vehicle.
• Clean all safety labels around the
vehicle to render them visible at all
times, not only to users, but also to
pedestrians and other drivers.
WARNING
KEEP CLEAN BOTH THE RIGHT-
AND LEFT-HAND SIDE STAND-ON
PLATFORMS TO PREVENT ANY
SLIPPING OR FALLING.

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Deadman Switch
The deadman switch is used as a
safety device to ensure every
movement of the arm from the joystick
is absolutely wanted and controlled by
the operator. That is, if the operator is
not pressing the deadman switch while
trying to move the arm with the
joystick, no movement will occur.
Therefore, the operator must be
consciously pressing the deadman
switch to operate the arm. With such
a safety feature, whatever accidental
movement caused to the joystick will
not be transmitted to the arm as a
command signal.
Figure 4. Deadman switch on the
joystick
Deadman
switch

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Auto-Neutral
The Auto-Neutral optional feature of
the Expert(t) 2000TM allows you to
automatically shift from drive to neutral
mode and the reverse. It is conceived
and designed to automatically engage
and disengage the transmission every
time you stop the vehicle to collect
refuse.
The hydraulic functions of the Expert(t)
2000TM often require a higher RPM from
the engine. Therefore, when you stop
the vehicle to collect refuse, you need
to disengage the transmissionto safely
speed up the engine, and thus provide
hydraulic power for all of the hydraulic
functions. The Auto-Neutral feature
also saves you time by eliminating the
need to operate the transmission.
To correctly use the Auto-Neutral
feature:
1. Turn the AUTO-NEUTRAL switch on
the console to the ONposition.
Figure 5. Label displaying the
AUTO-NEUTRAL switch positions
2. Press the brake pedal to fully
stop the Expert(t) 2000TM.
3. Turn the TEMPORARY HANDBRAKE
switch to ON.
The transmission shifts to neutral.
DANGER
THE AUTO-NEUTRAL FEATURE
DOES NOT ALLOW THE
OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE
VEHICLE UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE
TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE MODE.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE A
POSSIBLE OUT-OF-CONTROL
SITUATION.
DANGER
TURNING THE TEMPORARY
HANDBRAKE SWITCH TO ONIS
CRITICAL IN THE PRESENT
PROCEDURE. OTHERWISE, WHEN
YOU RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDAL
TO GET OFF THE VEHICLE, THE
TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN DRIVE
AND THE EXPERT(T) 2000TM
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Figure 6. Brakes used in the
Auto-Neutral feature
4. Get out of the vehicle and collect
the refuse.
5. Get back in the vehicle and
press the brake pedal.
6. Turn the TEMPORARY HANDBRAKE to
OFF. The transmission shifts to
drive. At this point, you can
safely drive away.
Brake pedal
Temporary
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Door Locks and
Safety Slings
The Expert(t) 2000TM is equipped with
locks and safety slings on the hopper
doors to ensure maximum safety. A
sudden bump on the road may cause
the door to unlock. However, having
the safety sling properly attached will
prevent the door from opening and
causing damage and/or accidents.
Figure 7. Door lock
Figure 8. Safety sling
WARNING
ALWAYS LOCK THE HOPPER
DOORS OPEN OR CLOSED AND
USE THE SAFETY SLINGS AT ALL
TIMES.

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Safety and Signaling Labels
The following labels can be found on the Expert(t) 2000TM. Familiarize yourself with
these as they are important!
On the Body
43800
47260
47262
47266
47268
47270