Opex Falcon Transportable User manual
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March 15, 2018
Document Revision 18-01
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Document History
If you find errors, inaccuracies, or any other issues or concerns with this
document, please contact the OPEX Technical Writers via e-mail at:
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Rev Date Changes (click blue text to go to that page)
14-01 July 2014 Initial release
14-02 Sept 4, 2014 PC setup has Falcon plug into separate AC outlet than
the UPS (Page 43)
15-01 Mar 23, 2015 Revised cover image
15-02 Aug 24, 2015
Complete overhaul of manual:
•Overview and On-site Travel split into their own
sections to avoid errors from duplicate information
•On-site Travel modified for new front travel support
•Loading into a Vehicle has note for notched lever on
left leg support (Page 26)
•On-Site Setup modified for new PC tray (Page 42).
• All photographs replaced with technical drawings for
improved clarity
• Updated to new revision tracking system
• Updated cover image
15-03 Dec 11, 2015 The computer tray is now indicated as an optional
feature in all appearances
18-01 Mar. 15, 2018
• Corrected copyright dates on cover
•Page 43 - Updated UPS/power connections
• Improved the appearance of clickable links
throughout document
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Table of Contents
Document History ................................................................................................ 2
Table of Contents ................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 1
Overview
Reference Diagram ............................................................................................. 6
Deployed Dimensions .......................................................................................... 7
Stored Dimensions .............................................................................................. 7
Required Items .................................................................................................... 7
Recommended Items .......................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2
Breakdown
Remove Secondary Items ................................................................................. 10
Collapse the Frame ........................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3
On-site Travel
Travel Safety and Precautions .......................................................................... 14
About Travel Supports .................................................................................. 14
Ramp Warning .............................................................................................. 15
Optional Computer Tray ................................................................................ 15
Connecting the Travel Supports ........................................................................ 16
Disconnecting the Travel Supports .................................................................... 20
Chapter 4
Loading into a Vehicle
Inserting and Collapsing the Falcon .................................................................. 24
Tie-Down Requirements .................................................................................... 28
Anchor Points ................................................................................................ 29
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Chapter 5
Unloading
Removal from the Vehicle ................................................................................. 32
Chapter 6
On-Site Setup
Desk Setup ........................................................................................................ 38
Extending the Desktop .................................................................................. 39
Bins and Trays .............................................................................................. 41
PC & Electrical Setup ........................................................................................ 42
Optional Computer Tray ................................................................................ 42
Connections .................................................................................................. 43
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Overview
Reference Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Deployed Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Stored Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Required Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Recommended Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Reference Diagram
This diagram is to clarify terms and locations that will be referenced throughout
the processes in this manual.
Key:
a. Stacker bins
b. Bypass bin
c. Left leg height adj. crank
d. Front loading wheels
e. Left leg support
f. Optional computer tray
g. Travel supports
h. Right leg support
i. Rear loading wheels
j. Crank handle storage
k. Right leg height adj. crank
l. Right side desktop
NOTICE: Do not use a power drill in place of the hand crank. Doing so
risks damaging or destroying the height adjustment gearboxes.
A
B
C
D
E
G
F
H
IJ
K
L
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Deployed Dimensions
The Falcon Transportable’s maximum deployed dimensions are:
• Length: 87 inches (long version)
• Width: 32 inches
• Height: 70 inches
Stored Dimensions
The Falcon Transportable’s dimensions inside a vehicle are:
• Length: 84.75 inches
• Width: 30 inches
• Height: 36.5 inches
The vehicle must also have a space for the PC, mouse, keyboard, cables, bins,
and right-side cover.
Required Items
The Falcon Transportable has been designed so that no tools are required for
taking it from one site to another. However, you will need a means of safely
securing the Falcon inside the vehicle. Due to the variation among vehicles,
Opex cannot supply this.
Recommended Items
The following items are not required, but will increase efficiency or reduce the
risk of damage.
• A rug on the floor of the vehicle that can be hung over the bumper to protect
it while loading the Falcon
• A protective covering for the face of the monitor
• A tarp or other waterproof covering for the machine in case of rain
• A box or boxes for the items that are removed from the Falcon during travel
(PC, keyboard & mouse, cables, bins, and the right-side cover)
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10 Breakdown
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Remove Secondary Items
Shut down the Falcon’s PC and turn off the Falcon itself, then unplug the UPS
from the wall. Disconnect all cables from the back of the Falcon and the PC.
Fold the monitor face-down onto the conveyor, with a blanket or piece of foam
underneath it to protect the screen.
Remove the stacker and bypass bins. On the back of the machine, slide the
clear cable support in against the rear of the machine. It is held in place by two
wingnuts on the underside, indicated below.
Swing the rack arms over the desktop & monitor so they are out of the way (1).
If your machine features the optional computer tray, fold it up (2) and lock it in
place with the top clamp (3).
Wingnuts
Back
2
3
1
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Release the two clips under the end of the right-side cover, one in front and
one in back (1). Lift and remove the right-side cover (2).
Take all removed components to the vehicle. This includes the PC, UPS,
keyboard, mouse, cables, bins, and right-side cover.
Collapse the Frame
Release the horizontal locking pin near the right-rear corner of the remaining
desktop. Slide the ride side of the frame into the body, then re-lock the pin.
1
2
Front
and
back
Locking pin
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Use the hand crank (stored on the outside of the right leg) to adjust the Falcon
to a comfortable pushing height. For a rough guideline, this is usually high
enough that the right loading wheels are level to the leg base’s top trim.
Continue to “On-site Travel” on page 13 for safety information and instructions on
connecting the travel supports. The travel supports must be engaged before
you wheel the Falcon Transportable out to the vehicle.
Travel height guide:
Loading wheel level with
leg base’s top trim
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On-site Travel
Travel Safety and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About Travel Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ramp Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Optional Computer Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting the Travel Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Disconnecting the Travel Supports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Travel Safety and Precautions
About Travel Supports
The Falcon Transportable is equipped with a set of additional leg supports that
are stored on the back of the machine. These increase its stability and help it
resist impact from curbs, potholes, or collisions.
The travel supports can be engaged from either a collapsed position, such as
when taking it to and from a vehicle, or from a fully deployed position if you are
only moving it to another room in the same building.
CAUTION
CAUTION: The travel supports are required any time the Falcon
Transportable is moved, whether it is outdoors or inside a building.
Without the travel supports engaged, impact from curbs and other
drops or collisions can cause the Falcon’s legs to collapse, with
potential for damage to the machine or injury to bystanders.
Collapsed for travel outdoors
Travel supports
Deployed indoors
Travel supports
Front support omitted
when medium or long
desktop is deployed
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Ramp Warning
When using ramps, use caution and keep the Falcon centered. The edges of
ramps are often sloped, which can allow the Falcon to ride up and risk tipping.
Optional Computer Tray
Do not move the Falcon Transportable outside with the computer tray option
deployed. Keeping the tray deployed risks damaging the hardware from
uneven terrain such as curbs, potholes, and speed bumps.
Centered On Edge
Sloped ramp
edges risk
tipping the Falcon
!
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Connecting the Travel Supports
On the back of the machine, take the locking pins out of the travel supports and
allow them to hang down. Note that one of them has clips holding a separate
support that will need to go on the front of the machine. Set it aside for now.
On the front of each travel support, turn the black extension handle
counterclockwise to allow the supports to extend down to the opposing legs.
Front support storage
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Attach the socket at the end of the top-right / bottom-left travel support to the
ball connector in the back of the left leg.
The top-left / bottom-right travel support has a secondary arm that can swing
forward. Turn it toward the connector closer to the middle of the leg, then press
the locking pin on top. Extend the arm until the pin locks into the second hole.
Connect both sockets.
Rear
view
Locking
pin holes
Connect
sockets
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Attach the front travel support across the two remaining ball connectors on the
fronts of the legs.
This support is omitted if you are engaging the travel supports on a deployed
Falcon for movement within the same building. In this case, put it back in its
holding clips on the top-right / bottom-left support at the rear of the machine.
Turn the travel supports’ black handles clockwise to tighten them. Tug on each
ball-and-socket joint to verify they are secure. Also check that the swing arm on
the top-left / bottom-right support has its extension button locked in place.
Pin should
protrude here
Check all sockets
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On the Falcon’s left leg, use the crank handle at the top of each foot to retract it
off of the floor.
The Falcon is now ready to be taken to a vehicle or work site. Once it has
arrived, see “Disconnecting the Travel Supports” on page 20, and then:
• For loading into a vehicle, go to page 23.
• For setup at the work site, go to page 37.
Insert crank handle
to raise each foot
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Disconnecting the Travel Supports
Disconnect each of the ball-and-socket joints at the legs’ corners. There are 5
of these connections total.
On the top-left / bottom-right travel support, push the swing arm’s button (1)
and collapse it (2). Fold it back under the main portion of the arm (3).
Disconnect
ball & sockets
2
3
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