SAC 3600 Series User manual

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VM600030 REV G 04/01/21
MAXI-MIXER
3600 SERIES TRUCK
OPERATORS MANUAL

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REV DATE BILL OF MATERIALS DESCRIPTION
A 8/9/16 VM900345
SAC56058 & SAC56078
UPDATED TO REV A
ADDED SAC BUMPER OPTIONS
B 3/7/17 REVIEW ALL BOMS REVIEWED AND UPDATED ALL ASSEMBLIES
C 3/28/17 WARRANTY UPDATED WARRANTY SHEET
D 9/27/17 PAGES 67, 99 & 103 ADDED DISCHARGE CHAIN INSTALLATION
ILLUSTRATION AND INSTALLATION NOTES
E 10/16/20 PAGE 48 ADD NOTE FOR VM800341 IN ELECTRICAL KIT
F 11/11/20 VM900254 - PAGES 82 - 85
REPLACE ASSEMBLIES VM700253 AND VM700254
WITH DO3 VALVE ASSEMBLY AND HARNESES
VM800179, VM800240,VM900395 AND VM900396
G 3/31/21 VM900360 AND VM900361
- PAGES 82 - 98
ADD REPTO ASSY AND AUX REPTO ASSEMBLY

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Introduction, General and Contact Information,..........................................................................................................................................4
Customer Reference Information.......................................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Symbols and Signal Words ......................................................................................................................................................................6
Guidelines, Lighting and Marking......................................................................................................................................................................7
Safety Sign Care, Sign Locations......................................................................................................................................................................8-12
Hydraulic, Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................................13
Tire Safety, Before Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................14
During Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Following Operation, Transport Operations..................................................................................................................................................16
Following a Maintenance Schedule ...............................................................................................................................................................17
Performing Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................................................17
Bolt Torque Data ......... ...........................................................................................................................................................................................18
Pre-Operation Checklist, Hydraulic Pump System ......................................................................................................................................19
Control Console & Display................................................................................................................................................................................ 20-46
Electrical Kits .........................................................................................................................................................................................48-53
Hydraulic Reservior ...............................................................................................................................................................................................54
Front Door Discharge ...........................................................................................................................................................................................55
Troubleshooting .......... .......................................................................................................................................................................................56-57
Mixer Set-up ............................................................................................................................................................................................................58
Mixer Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................59-63
Inspection and Adjustments...............................................................................................................................................................................64
Fluids and Lubricants ...........................................................................................................................................................................................65
Conveyor Lubrication and Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................................66-67
Auger Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................................68
Hydraulic Filtration ........... ..................................................................................................................................................................................69-72
Hydraulic Cooling System....................................................................................................................................................................................73
Hydro and Auxiliary Hydraulic Assemblies ................................................................................................................................................74-98
Final Assembly .....................................................................................................................................................................................................99-101
Machine Mounts ....................................................................................................................................................................................................102
Discharge Door Assembly...................................................................................................................................................................................103
Restrictor Blade, Viewing Window ...................................................................................................................................................................104
Auger Assemblies ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 105-106
Replacement Auger Installation ......................................................................................................................................................................107
Knife Assemblies ...........................................................................................................................................................................................108
Rear Discharge Door Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................................109
Discharge Assemblies .....................................................................................................................................................................................111-116
Magnetic Deector ................................................................................................................................................................................................117
Rear Bumper and Light Assembly....................................................................................................................................................................119
Front Bumper Assemblies ..............................................................................................................................................................................121-121
Driveline Assemblies .............................................................................................................................................................................................122
Scale Kits ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................123
Remote Control Kit ...........................................................................................................................................................................................124
Remote Camera Kit ...........................................................................................................................................................................................125
Extension Kits ...........................................................................................................................................................................................126
Maxi-Mixer Specication Chart ........................................................................................................................................................................127
Maintenence Record .......................................................................................................................................................................................129-131
Warranty ................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................132
Scale Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................................................133
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Unless otherwise specied, high-strength (grade 5) (3 radial-line head markings) hex head bolts are used throughout
assembly of this piece of equipment.
2. Whenever terms “LEFT” and “RIGHT” are used in this manual it means from a position behind the mixer box and
facing forward.
3. When placing a parts order, refer to this manual for proper part numbers and place order by PART NO. and DE-
SCRIPTION.
4. Read assembly instructions carefully. Study assembly procedures and all illustrations before you begin assembly.
Note which parts are used in each step.This unit must be assembled in proper sequence or complications will result.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
Never overload. The rating of the chassis or the rating of the mixer, whichever is less, is your max.
Ensure that anybody present is clear before applying power to any machinery used in conjunction with
wagon box or when moving box.
Never allow anyone in, near, or on mixing chamber during mixing, transporting, or unloading of feed.
Thank you for choosing Sioux Automation’s 3600 Series Vertical Mixer to complement your operation. This equipment has been
designed and manufactured to meet the needs of the discriminating buyer for ecient cutting, mixing and feeding.
Safe, ecient and trouble free operation of your mixer requires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the
machine,readandunderstandtheSafety,Operation,MaintenanceandTroubleshootinginformationcontainedwithintheOperator’s
Manual.
This manual covers the 3600 Series Truck Models by Sioux Automation Center. Keep this manual readily available for reference and
be sure to pass it on to new Operators or Owners. Contact your nearest Sioux Automation Center Dealer or Distributor if you need
assistance or information.
INTRODUCTION
Contact Sioux Automation Center, Inc. at:
877 1st Ave NW
Sioux Center, IA 51250
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.siouxautomation.com
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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
Always give your Dealer the Model Number and Serial Number of your Sioux Automation Center 3600 series mixer when or-
dering parts or requesting service or other information. Depending on the type of service, the Serial Numbers of individual
components and/or assemblies will be required. The Serial Number location required for servicing your mixer is shown in
Figure 1 and is located behind the discharge on the drivers side at the base of the mixer. For easy reference, please write this
information in the Customer Reference Information section that follows.
Figure 1 Serial Number Location
CUSTOMER REFERENCE INFORMATION
Model Number:________________________________ Serial Number:____________________
Dealer Name:____________________________________Dealer Phone:______________________
Scale Indicator Model Number:____________________
Scale Indicator Serial Number:____________________
Remote Scale Indicator Serial Number:______________
Other Main Components:_________________________
(e.g. Gearboxes, Hydraulic Motors, etc.) ________________________________________________

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TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS
MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL
SAFETY AND SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN
INJURY OR DEATH!
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
ATTENTION
BECOME ALERT
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
SIGNAL WORDS
Note: use of following signal words DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION with safety messages. Appropriate signal word for
each has been selected using following guidelines:
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in serious injury or death. This signal word
is to be limited to most extreme situations typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or death, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
If you have questions not answered in this manual, require additional copies, or if your manual is damaged, please contact your dealer
or Sioux Automation Center Inc., 877 1st Ave NW, Sioux Center, IA 51250, ph: [phone] or
Toll Free: 1-866-722-1488, Fax: [phone] http://www.siouxautomation.com
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SAFETY...YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your 3600 series mixer. YOU must ensure that
YOU and ANYONE else who is going to operate, maintain, or work around the mixer be familiar with the operating
and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. This manual will take you
step-by-step through your working day and alerts you to safety practices that should be adhered to while operating
the machine.
Remember, YOU are the key to SAFETY. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you.
Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE operating this equipment is
familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. All
accidents can be avoided. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• VerticalMixerownersmustgiveoperatinginstructionstooperatorsoremployeesbeforeallowingthem
to operate the machine, and at least annually thereafter.
• ThemostimportantsafetydeviceonthisequipmentisaSAFE OPERATOR. It is the operator’s
responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and
to follow them.
• SiouxAutomationCenter,Inc.feelsthatapersonwhohasnotreadandunderstoodalloperatingand
safety instructions is not qualied to operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes himself
and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
• Donotmodifytheequipmentinanyway.Unauthorizedmodicationmayimpairthefunctionand/or
safety and could aect the life of the equipment.
• ThinkSAFETY!WorkSAFELY!
In order to provide a better view, certain illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with a safety shield
removed. However, equipment should never be operated in this condition. Keep all shields in place. If shield removal
becomes necessary for repairs, replace shield prior to use.
Replace any caution, warning, danger or instruction safety decal that is not readable or is missing. Location of such
decals are indicated in this booklet.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• Onlytrained,competentpersonsshalloperatetheverticalmixer.Anuntrainedoperatorisnot
qualied to operate the machine.
• Havearst-aidkitavailableforuseshouldtheneedariseandknowhowtouseit.
• Provideareextinguisherforuseincaseofare.Storeinahighlyvisibleplace.
LIGHTING AND MARKING
It is the responsibility of customer to know lighting and marking requirements of local highway authorities and to
install and maintain equipment to provide compliance with regulations. Add extra lights when transporting at night
or during periods of limited visibility.
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SAFETY SIGN CARE
• Keepsafetysignscleanandlegibleatalltimes.
• Replacesafetysignsthataremissingorhavebecomeillegible.
• Replacedpartsthatdisplayedsafetysignsshouldalsodisplaycurrentsafetysigns.
• Safetysignsareavailablefromyourdistributor,dealerpartsdepartment,orfactory.
• Howtoinstallsafetysigns:
• Besurethatinstallationareaiscleananddry.
• Decideonexactpositionbeforeyouremovebackingpaper.
• Removesmallestportionofsplitbackingpaper.
• Aligndecaloverspeciedareaandcarefullypresssmallportionwithexposedstickybackinginplace.
• Slowlypeelbackremainingpaperandcarefullysmoothremainingportionofdecalintoplace.
• Smallairpocketscanbepiercedwithapinandsmoothedoutusingpieceofdecalbackingpaper.
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Types of decals and safety signs with locations are shown in illustration below. Good safety requires that you fa-
miliarize yourself with the various decals, type of information provided, and the areas that require your awareness.
Think SAFETY! Work SAFETY!
DECAL A
BOTH RIGHT
AND LEFT
SIDES
DECAL B & C
LEFT REAR VIEW
IF EQUIPPED WITH REAR DOOR
RIGHT FRONT VIEW
DECAL D
DECAL B & C
DECAL D
REAR OF CONVEYOR
ON LEFT HAND SIDE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF PUMP
HOOD LOCATED AT
THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK
DECAL E DECAL G DECAL F
SAFETY
SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS:

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SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS
DECAL ‘A’
DECAL ‘B’
SAFETY
DWG. NO.
SCALE
A
B
C
D
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
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A
B
C
D
1
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DWG. NO.
DEC107 REV
AS NOTED
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FINISH
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
32.18 2 IN
SURFACE AREA
LBS
REV.
A
SAC MATERIAL
WEIGHT
0.00
DATE
DATE
IRST AV
1
ENG.
THIRD ANGLE
IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF SIOUX AUTOMATION CENTER, INC. IS PROHIBITED.
SIZE
PROJECTION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SIOUX AUTOMATION CENTER, INC. ANY REPRODUCTION
1
1
OF
SHEET
SPECIFIED
12-03
DECAL,WARNING,CHAIN,EXPOSED
877 F
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
ANGULAR
.005
AS NOTED
CV
DFTM.
1:1
GENERAL TOLERANCES
DEC107
E NW, SIOUX CENTER, IA 51250
.03
.XXX =
.XX =
SIOUX AUTOMATION CENTER, INC.
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
TOLERANCES UNLESS
AS NOTED
REVISIONS
ECN REV. DESCRIPTION DATE BY
PINCH POINT
4) USE STANDARD SHAPE FOR CHAIN
UV RESISTANT COATING.
1.) TEXT : ARIAL .15" TALL
2.) MATERIAL 5-8 YEAR CAST VINYL
WITH PERMANENT PRESSURE SENSITIVE
ADHESIVE.
3.) APPLY CLEAR 1 MIL OVER LAMINATE
WARNING BACKGROUND ORANGE
ALL OTHER BACKGROUND WHITE
TEXT AND DRAWING COLOR IS BLACK
4.00
4.00
DECAL ‘C’