Left Hand Robotics RT-1000 User manual

Assembly Guide:
RT-1000
INSTALLATION GUIDE:
BASE STATION
Version2017.12.14

1
Initial Assembly Instructions
Tools Required
●Utility Knife
●7/16” Wrench
●7/16” Socket
●3/4" Wrench
●3/4" Socket
●11/16” Wrench
●1 ⅛” wrench or adjustable wrench

2
Unpacking
You should have received two or three pallets with a robot and any field attachments included in
the order. Start by unwrapping the robot pallet which also contains a Path Collection Tool and
Base Station (if not shipped previously) and a cardboard box. The contents of the box are:
GPS Antenna
Flashing Amber Light
Mounting Hardware for Deicer and Rear Sensor Bar
●2 x ½” bolt and nut
●4 x ¼” bolt and nut
Emergency Rescue Tether and Cabling
Robot Controller
You can also unwrap the rear sensor bar which is stretch wrapped to the fuel tank enclosure.

3
Attaching the Deicer (if utilizing deicer)
The SnowEx Drop Spreader attaches to the rear of the robot using a rod at the top and the two
½” bolts in the bottom mounting holes.
Step 1: Stage the deicer behind the machine,
verify the hanger rod is in place in the top
holes of the deicer. The rod is shipped inside
the fuel tank enclosure wrapped in foam sheet.
Step 2: Using two people or the lifting rings
on the interior of the deicer, lift the deicer at
an angle and hook the deicer rod into the fork
at the top of the rear attachment bracket
Step 3: Let deicer swing into place and install
the two ½” bolts and nuts in the bottom holes
on the attachment bracket
Step 4: Connect cable (from bottom of
machine, near battery) to the motor on the
deicer by routing through the round tube

4
Installing Suitcase Weights (if not utilizing deicer)
To maintain usable weight distribution on the RT-1000 when not using a deicer, three, 42lb,
suitcase weights must be installed on the rear attachment bracket.
Step 1: Lift the three suitcase weights into the
cutout on the rear attachment bracket
Note: The fit of the weights in the bracket is
intentionally tight to keep the weights from
sliding during operation
Step 2: Hook the included black rubber cord
through the handles of the weights into the
bottom set of holes on the rear attachment
bracket

5
Installing the Rear Sensor Bar
The “Rear Sensor Bar” holds two lights and the rear facing camera. It fastens to the robot using
the four ¼” bolts after the deicer has been attached.
Step 1: Using the bottom set of holes on the
sensor bar, install the four ¼” bolts with
locknuts
Step 2: Locate the three cables near the
battery of the robot
Step 3: Connect cables from Rear Sensor Bar
to located robot-side cables

6
Installing the GPS Antenna
The forward/upper GPS antenna and flashing amber light are removed before shipping to
mitigate damage risk. They are to be installed on the top surface of the robot:
Step 1: Remove brass bolt from bottom of
GPS antenna
Step 2: Install cable (located at top of robot)
onto antenna by screwing it on.
Step 3: Insert brass bolt and tighten snuggly

7
Installing the Flashing Amber Light
Step 1: Remove nut from light
Step 2: Place light in hole at top of robot,
rubber washer placed between light and robot
Step 3: Slip light cable through nut and
tighten nut
Step 4: Locate robot side of cable near oil
cooler and connect

8
Next Steps
Before using the RT-1000, please consider the following:
●Charge the robot battery
○Charge only using a 12V battery charger rated for automotive or equipment use
and preferably 10amps or less
○Connect your charger directly to the battery terminals. The battery is located in a
weather resistant box at the rear of the robot.
●Fill gas tank with gasoline and have extra on hand
○Minimum of 87 octane unleaded gasoline is recommended below 5000ft of
elevation
○If above 5000ft 85 octane unleaded gasoline is acceptable