mecalac TA1EH User manual

Site Dumper
TA1EH Stage 5
1 June 2021
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Original Instructions
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Mecalac Construction Equipment UK Ltd
Central Boulevard
Prologis Park
Coventry
CV6 4BX
United Kingdom
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Email: [e-mail]
Portal: Oneface.Mecalac.com
WWW.MECALAC.COM
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Year of Construction

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Important Information .................................................................1.1
1.2 Safety Alert System ....................................................................1.1
1.3 Intended Use ..............................................................................1.1
1.4 Operations Manual .....................................................................1.1
1.5 Identification Plate ......................................................................1.2
1.6 Warranty Registration .................................................................1.4
1.7 Warranty and Maintenance ........................................................1.4
1.8 Service and Replacement Parts Enquiries .................................1.4
1.9 Official Documents European Community Only .........................1.4
(1) CE mark .................................................................................1.4
1.10 California Proposition 65 ............................................................1.6
1.11 Bulletin Compliance ....................................................................1.6
1.12 Contacting the Manufacturer ......................................................1.6
1.13 Transfer of Machine ownership ..................................................1.7
2 Safety
2.1 Safety Alert System ....................................................................2.1
2.2 ANSI Hazard Classification System ...........................................2.1
2.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ........................................2.2
2.4 General Safety Information .........................................................2.4
2.5 Seat Belt and Green Beacon.......................................................2.6
2.6 ROPS .........................................................................................2.6
2.7 Lockout and Tag Out ..................................................................2.6
2.8 Hydraulic Fluid ............................................................................2.7
2.9 Fluid Levels ................................................................................2.7
2.10 Battery Electrolyte ......................................................................2.7
(1) Skin Exposure ........................................................................2.7
(2) Eye Contact ...........................................................................2.7
(3) Battery Charging ....................................................................2.7
(4) Frozen Battery Electrolyte ......................................................2.7
2.11 Fires ............................................................................................2.7
2.12 Water Cooled Engines ................................................................2.7
2.13 Lubricants ...................................................................................2.8
(1) New Oil ..................................................................................2.8
(2) Old Oil ....................................................................................2.8
(3) First Aid - Oil ..........................................................................2.8
2.14 Oil or Fuel Spillage .....................................................................2.8
2.15 Gradients ....................................................................................2.9
(1) Ascending or Descending ......................................................2.9
(2) Maximum Gradient .................................................................2.9
(3) Crossing a Slope ...................................................................2.9
2.16 Responsibilities .........................................................................2.10
2.17 Overturning ...............................................................................2.10
2.18 Safety Signs .............................................................................2.10
(1) Safety Sign Symbols ............................................................2.11
(2) Safety Sign Location - ISO ..................................................2.13
(3) Safety Sign Location - ANSI .................................................2.15

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3 Technical Data
3.1 Dimensions .................................................................................3.1
(1) TA1.0H .......................................................................................3.1
3.2 Turning Circle - TA1.0H ..............................................................3.2
3.3 Data ............................................................................................3.3
3.4 Noise Emissions .........................................................................3.4
3.5 Vibration Levels ..........................................................................3.4
4 Description
4.1 TA1.0EH Dumper ........................................................................4.1
4.2 Description ..................................................................................4.1
(1) Skip ........................................................................................4.1
(2) Engine ....................................................................................4.2
(3) Chassis ...................................................................................4.2
(4) Steering ..................................................................................4.2
(5) Transmission ..........................................................................4.2
(6) Brakes ....................................................................................4.2
(7) Electrical System ....................................................................4.3
(8) ROPS .....................................................................................4.3
4.3 Skip .............................................................................................4.3
(1) Raised Skip ............................................................................4.3
4.4 Chassis .......................................................................................4.3
4.5 Hydraulic System ........................................................................4.4
4.6 Battery Isolator ............................................................................4.5
(1) Operation ................................................................................4.5
4.7 Circuit Breakers & Audible Warning ............................................4.6
4.8 Hour Meter...................................................................................4.7
4.9 Control Panel and Switch Functions ...........................................4.8
4.10 Start Interlock ............................................................................4.11
4.11 Start/Stop Switch ......................................................................4.11
4.12 Direction Indicator Switch - When Fitted ...................................4.12
4.13 Machine Lighting .......................................................................4.12
(1) Front Lighting .......................................................................4.12
(2) Rear Lighting ........................................................................4.13
4.14 Orange Flashing Beacon ..........................................................4.13
(1) Storage .................................................................................4.14
4.15 Forward/Reverse Switch ...........................................................4.14
4.16 Skip Control Lever ....................................................................4.15
4.17 Accelerator Pedal ......................................................................4.16
4.18 Wheel Chock .............................................................................4.16
5 Transportation
5.1 Loading on to a Trailer or Lorry Using Ramps ............................5.1
5.2 Loading or Unloading using a Crane ..........................................5.1
5.3 Articulation Lock ..........................................................................5.2
5.4 Tie Down Points ..........................................................................5.3
5.5 Tie Down .....................................................................................5.3

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6 Initial Setup & Adjustments
6.1 Delivery Checks ..........................................................................6.1
6.2 Setup ..........................................................................................6.1
6.3 Start Up and Adjustments ...........................................................6.2
7 Standard Operating Procedures
7.1 Pre Start Checks ........................................................................7.1
7.2 To Set the ROPS in the Work Position. ......................................7.1
7.3 To Lower the ROP’s for Transport ..............................................7.2
7.4 Seat ............................................................................................7.2
(1) Seat Adjustment ....................................................................7.3
(2) Weight Adjustment .................................................................7.3
(3) Backrest Angle Adjustment ....................................................7.3
(4) Seat belt .....................................................................................7.4
7.5 To Start the Engine .....................................................................7.5
7.6 To Stop the Engine .....................................................................7.6
7.7 To Move the Machine .................................................................7.6
7.8 Loading the Skip .........................................................................7.7
7.9 Skip Operation ............................................................................7.7
(1) To Tip the Load ......................................................................7.7
(2) To Lower the Skip ..................................................................7.8
(3) To Elevate the Skip ................................................................7.8
(4) To Return to the Travelling Position .......................................7.8
7.10 Parking the Machine After Use ...................................................7.8
8 Emergency Operating Procedures
8.1 Running Out of Fuel on a Slope .................................................8.1
8.2 “Jump Starting” the Machine ......................................................8.1
8.3 Towing the Machine ...................................................................8.2
8.4 Releasing the Brakes .................................................................8.3
9 Maintenance & Lubrication
9.1 General Information ....................................................................9.1
9.2 Maintenance Notes .....................................................................9.1
9.3 Cleaning The Machine ................................................................9.1
(1) Safety Signs ...........................................................................9.2
9.4 Battery Disposal .........................................................................9.2
9.5 Hydraulic Oil Under Pressure .....................................................9.2
9.6 Skip Support ...............................................................................9.2
(1) To fit a Skip Support ..............................................................9.3
9.7 Articulation Lock .........................................................................9.4
(1) To Fit the Articulation Lock ....................................................9.4
9.8 Battery Removal .........................................................................9.4
9.9 Air Cleaner ..................................................................................9.5
(1) Daily Maintenance .................................................................9.5
(2) Dismantling the Air Cleaner ...................................................9.6
9.10 Engine Oil ...................................................................................9.7
(1) To Check the Level ................................................................9.7
(2) To Add Oil. .............................................................................9.8
9.11 Engine Coolant ...........................................................................9.9
(1) To Top Up the Cooling System ..............................................9.9

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(2) Coolant .................................................................................9.10
9.12 Hydraulic System.......................................................................9.10
(1) To Check the Hydraulic Oil Level .........................................9.11
(2) To Add Hydraulic Oil ............................................................9.12
9.13 Fuel System ..............................................................................9.12
(1) To Add Fuel ..............................................................................9.12
9.14 Wheels and Tyres .....................................................................9.13
(1) Recommended Pressures ....................................................9.13
9.15 Maintenance Schedule .............................................................9.14
9.16 Lubrication Diagram ..................................................................9.15
9.17 Lubrication Chart .......................................................................9.16
9.18 Fluids and Lubricants ................................................................9.16
(1) Engine Oil .............................................................................9.16
(2) Hydraulic System .................................................................9.17
(3) Engine Coolant .....................................................................9.17
(4) Fuel System .........................................................................9.17
(5) Grease ..................................................................................9.17
9.19 Fluid Capacities ........................................................................9.17
10. Troubleshooting
10.1 General Troubleshooting ..........................................................10.1
(1) Engine will not start ..............................................................10.1
(2) “Low” engine oil pressure light comes on .............................10.1
(3) “High” coolant temperature light comes on ..........................10.1
(4) Loss of coolant .....................................................................10.1
10.2 Electrical Troubleshooting .........................................................10.1
(1) Circuit breaker keeps “tripping out”. .....................................10.1
(2) System Dead ........................................................................10.1
(3) Charge warning light remains On with engine running .........10.1
(4) Lights and direction indicators do not work ..........................10.1
10.3 Hydraulic Troubleshooting ........................................................10.2
(1) No Pressure .........................................................................10.2
(2) Machine will not steer ...........................................................10.2
(3) Skip will not raise or tip .........................................................10.2
11. Recovery
11.1 Towing ......................................................................................11.1
11.2 Lifting with a Crane ...................................................................11.1
12 Storage, Decompressing & Disposal
12.1 Long Term Storage ...................................................................12.1
12.2 Decomissioning..........................................................................12.1
12.3 Recomissioning .........................................................................12.1
(1) If stored for more than a period of 6 months: .......................12.2
12.4 Disposal ....................................................................................12.2
12.5 Disposal of Used Batteries ........................................................12.2
13 Glossary of Terms
Appendix 1 - Hydraulic Diagrams

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1. Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Important Information
Please read and follow this manual carefully. If you use the machine correctly:
• You will stay safe.
• Your machine will perform better and last longer.
We strongly recommend
• That your machine is properly maintained and regularly serviced, as specified in this manual.
• That you use original spare parts obtained from a Mecalac dealer.
We continually make improvements to these machines. We reserve the right to amend the
machine without changing these instructions.
Any modification to this machine which has not been approved by Mecalac in writing is prohibited
and immediately invalidates the manufacturer’s warranty.
The operator of this machine must be a competent person who has received thorough training in
theuseof thistypeofmachine. The operatormust besupervised by aknowledgeable supervisor.
For further information, please contact the Mecalac Service Department who will be happy to
help you.
1.2 Safety Alert System
The Safety Alert System identifies important safety messages in this manual. When you see this
symbol, adhere to all safety messages that follow to avoid possible injury or death.
1.3 Intended Use
The machine has been designed and tested to carry out the function of transporting various free
flowing materials. If used correctly, it will provide an effective means of transportation and meet
the appropriate performance standards and regulations.
This machine is not suitable for under ground working or use in hazardous environments.
Use of this product in any other way is prohibited and contrary to its intended use
1.4 Operations Manual
This manual is a guide to the safe operation of the machine and the layout and position of all
controls. It also contains details of checks and procedures within the scope of the operator to
keep the machine in a safe and serviceable condition.
This manual is not a training manual. Contact your local dealer or distributor for details of suitable
training courses.
Any person who intends to use this equipment must read this operations manual carefully before
operating the machine.
Make sure this operations manual is kept with the machine at all times and is in good condition
- replace the manual immediately if it becomes dirty, damaged or has been lost. The manual
holder is located in the back of the seat (Figure 1.1) and is lockable

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Replacement or additional copies of this publication can be ordered from your dealer.
Figure 1.1 - Operations Manual Location
1.5 Identification Plate
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is recorded on a plate (Figure 1.2) located on the right
hand side of the rear chassis frame.
Figure 1.2 - Vehicle Identification Number Plate Location
1. VIN Plate
You are advised to keep a record of your machines VIN number and the information recorded on
the plate in a safe place
COV00001
1

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1. Introduction
.Figure 1.3 - Vehicle Identification Plate Information
Figure 1.4 Vehicle Identification Plate - German
Figure 1.5 - Vehicle Identification Plate - Non EU
1. Company Address
2. Vehicle Identification Number
3. Machine Model
4. Designation
5. Operating Mass (Unladen)
6. Payload
7. Engine Power
8. Year Of Manufacture
9. Model Year
10. Bar Code
11. Works Order Number
1. Company Address
2. Vehicle Identification Number
3. Machine Model
4. Designation
5. Operating Mass (Laden)
6. Maximum Front Axle Load
7. Maximum Rear Axle Load
8. Engine Power
9. Build Year
10. Model Year
11. Bar Code
12. Works Order Number
1. Company Address
2. Vehicle Identification Number
3. Machine Model
4. Designation
5. Operating Mass
6. Payload
7. Engine Power
8. Year Of Manufacture
9. Bar Code
10. Works Order Number

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1.6 Warranty Registration
Your dealer will have registered you as the owner with Mecalac at the time of sale. Should you
have any queries please consult your dealer in the first instance.
1.7 Warranty and Maintenance
Full terms and conditions of the warranty can be found on the warranty certificate incorporated
in or accompanying this manual.
1.8 Service and Replacement Parts Enquiries
Please state the vehicle type and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) when making enquiries
or orders and in all written correspondence.
1.9 Official Documents GB and the European Community
(1) CE mark
The Machinery Safety directive is intended to harmonise all the machinery safety regulations
throughout the community so that there will be no technical barriers to trade.
Compliance with the essential safety requirements of the EEC directives 2006/42/EC
(machinery), 2000/14/EC (Noise) and 2004/108/EC, permits companies to CE mark their
products.
The directive affects almost every equipment supplier and user in the community and in
particular, applies to this type of machine.
The regulations require that potential hazards from machinery are properly addressed and
guarded against.
The EC declaration of conformity is a requirement of CE marking. The declaration for this
machine (Figure 1.6) follows.
(2) The CE Mark document has an additional GB Certificate of Conformance
following Brexit.