Ro-Main HERCULES' Arm 200S User manual

Designed by Pig Breeders for Pig Breeders
Manual de instruccion
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Model 200S
Last reviewed:
December 22nd 2021
Modèle 200S
Dernière révision:
22 décembre 2021
User Manual
Manuel de l’utilisateur

HERCULES’ ARM
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE ....................................................................................................................4
FOREWORD..........................................................................................................................................................5
AFTER-SALES SERVICE......................................................................................................................................5
CAUTION AND WARNING....................................................................................................................................6
USER RESPONSABILITY ....................................................................................................................................6
TECHNICAL DATA.............................................................................................................................................6
SECTION 1 –COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................................7
CONTROL BOX .................................................................................................................................................7
PIVOTING MAST...............................................................................................................................................7
DRIVE WHEEL LOCKS .......................................................................................................................................7
WINCH AND CABLE..........................................................................................................................................8
INCLINABLE TELESCOPIC ARM.........................................................................................................................9
BATTERY CHARGER........................................................................................................................................10
SECTION 2 –OPERATING PROCEDURES AND SAFETY MEASURES ....................................................................11
FOR CARCASSES.............................................................................................................................................11
FOR OTHER HEAVY LOADS.............................................................................................................................22
SECTION 3 –MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................23
SECTION 4 –TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................................................25
LIMITED WARRANTY..........................................................................................................................................26
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE
Manufacturer :
Conception Ro-Main Inc.
1401, rue Bellevue
St-Lambert-de-Lauzon, QC
Canada, G0S 2W0
European
representative:
RV Biotech Equipment
5, rue Irene-Joliot-Curie
22440 Ploufragan
France
Product:
Hercules’ Arm model 200S
We hereby declare that the product named above meets the essential requirements of the European Union
standards by design and conception, as follows:
The product complies with the CE directive:
2006/42/EC regarding the machines.
The following standards and technical specifications were applied to the product:
EN 60204-01
EN 52079
ISO 13857
NOTICE:
The above CE compliance will be invalid if:
The device is modified in any way without the explicit written consent of Conception Ro-Main Inc.;
The device is used or connected in a manner that Conception Ro-Main Inc. does not consider as
being the intended use.
October 6, 2017
Serge Labrecque
Chairman –Chief executive officer
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FOREWORD
FOREWORD
In addition to explaining how to use the HERCULES’ ARM, this manual contains preventive safety measures
that must be strictly respected to prevent accidents or serious injuries. Moreover, this guide explains how to
avoid damages to the HERCULES’ ARM or its components. It also offers useful recommendations that will
allow you to get the most out of your product.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
In order to help you through our after-sales service, your distributor will need the serial number of the
HERCULES’ ARM to identify your pig hearse and to know its components and model.
You can find the original serial number of your pig hearse in different places: inside the control box (A), behind
the telescopic arm (B) and inside the steel box housing the batteries (C).
For any questions concerning the after-sales service, do not hesitate to contact your authorized distributor in
first place. It is a given that the Ro-Main’s after-sales service department will be pleased to answer you.
Conception RO-MAIN Inc.
1401, rue Bellevue
Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, Quebec
Canada, G0S 2W0
Tel.: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
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B
C
A

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CAUTION AND WARNING
CAUTION AND WARNING
USER RESPONSABILITY
Before operating HERCULES’ ARM, all users MUST read and understand this manual to ensure its proper and
safe usage. Using this equipment without doing so may damage the pig hearse and cause injuries to the
operator. Please contact your distributor if you have questions after reading this manual.
TECHNICAL DATA
Description
Model 200S
Forward speed
≈176 pi/min (53.6 m/min)
Backward speed
≈176 pi/min (53.6 m/min)
Motor(s)
24 V
Weight
730 lbs (331 kg)
Speed control
Variable speed with speed throttle
Batteries
Two 12 V rechargeable gel batteries
Battery charger
24 V built-in charger
Winch (24V)
4500 lbs (2045 kg)
Winch cable
7 mm Synthetic cable or 6 mm Stainless steel cable
Width
21” (53.3 cm)
Length
42” (106.7 cm)
Height
71” –98” (180.3 cm – 249 cm)
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DANGER
DANGER: This symbol indicates an important safety message. Read attentively all safety
measures to prevent accidents or serious injuries.
!
CAUTION
ATTENTION: This symbol indicates that a misuse or an improper handling of the
product may cause damages to HERCULES’ ARM or its components.
NOTE
NOTE: This symbol indicates a useful recommendation.
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SECTION 1 –COMPONENTS
SECTION 1 –COMPONENTS
CONTROL BOX
PIVOTING MAST
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DANGER
•Press the emergency stop button in case of any problem. Do not forget to disengage
the emergency stop button after solving the issue.
•
Slowly and carefully rotate the speed throttle to avoid any sudden and dangerous
movement.
•
The traction motor is equipped with automatic brake. It stays active at all times and
turns off only when the accelerator is powered and activated.
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Speed throttle
(variable speed)
Emergency stop button
Forward/backward switch
Winch up
Winch down
Main switch
Voltmeter
Handlebar
Shield
Pivoting mast
Mast lock pin
Slide
Chain

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SECTION 1 –COMPONENTS
DRIVE WHEEL LOCKS
When needed, the traction wheels can be unlocked from the axle. To do so, simply pull and rotate the lock.
WINCH AND CABLE
Load capacity
Winch –max pulling capacity
2045 kg
4500 lbs
Winch –max braking capacity
2045 kg
4500 lbs
6 mm Stainless steel cable
4310 kg
9500 lbs
7 mm Synthetic cable
4090 kg
9000 lbs
Locked
Unlocked
NOTE
•For maximum traction, keep both wheels locked.
•
For maximum manoeuverability, unlock the inner wheel when turning a tight corner.
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DANGER
•The maximum load capacity of the winch brake is 900 Kg. However, the overall
maximum capacity of the Hercule’s Arm is 460 Kg. Refer to the table in section 2
for the maximum load capacity according to the inclination and the length of the
telescopic arm.
•Take into account the stability of the machine while lifting heavy loads. Refer to
the table of section 2 for maximum load capacity.
•Always keep your hands away from the cable when rewinding with a load.
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CAUTION
Never let the winch overheat. Stop the winching operation temporarily to allow the winch
to cool down if necessary.

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SECTION 1 –COMPONENTS
INCLINABLE TELESCOPIC ARM
The fully extended telescopic arm measures 61 cm (24 inches). Adjust its length to your needs by inserting the
lock pin in one of the 6 adjustment holes. Use the ratchet system to adjust the angle of the telescopic arm.
Telescopic arm
Lock pin
Ratchet system
Telescopic safety rods
NOTE
Adjust the height of the telescopic arm to go through doorframes or around objects.
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CAUTION
Avoid pinching the cable behind the telescopic lock rod.
Telescopic lock rod
Make sure the cable
passes in front of the
telescopic lock rod
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DANGER
Gently pull the extension of the telescopic arm during adjustment to avoid pulling it out
completely.

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SECTION 1 –COMPONENTS
BATTERY CHARGER
The 24V integrated charger supplies current to the two 12 Volts batteries. Take note that some charger
models automatically adjust themselves between 100-240V and for other models the voltage must be
adjusted manually by the mean of a switch.
Codes (can vary according to the model):
•RED : Charger connected
•ORANGE : Charging
•GREEN : Charging completed
•FLASHING GREEN: Charger errors.
(see TROUBLESHOOTING)
Warning lights
NOTE
The battery charger automatically stops charging when the batteries are full, eliminating
all risks of overcharge. HERCULES’ ARM can and should be left plugged in while inactive.
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