SASFORKS Male Master User manual

OPERATOR MANUAL
AND SERVICE GUIDE
FOR SAS™ MALE
MASTER / QUICK
COUPLER SYSTEM
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TO THE OWNERS, MANAGERS, AND OPERATORS OF LOADERS AND FORK
LIFTS EQUIPPED WITH SAS FORKS™
Safety is the most important issue in the workplace. Observing safety guidelines, equipment capacities and
using common sense will provide a work environment that is safe and efficient for employees, management
and customers. This operator manual has been assembled and sent to help you and your operators to move
products quickly and safely. It is important that you and your operators read and understand the information
included here in.
A key element in safely moving vehicles with SAS FORKS™ is that all necessary people are trained,
including:
•Machine Operators.
•Personnel working in the area of the operation of a machine equipped with SAS FORKS™
•Other individuals that Owners or Management of your company feel need to be trained.
Prior to using SAS FORKS™, ensure that all personnel that will use and/or work in the area of the
SAS FORKS™ read the following:
•Machine Manufacturer’s Operator Manual
•Operator Manual for Machines Equipped with SAS FORKS™ (This Manual)
•Identification Plate on the SAS FORKS™
We recommend that Management complete the following items prior to using SAS FORKS™ :
•Conduct a meeting with all personnel and an Experienced Machine Operator to review and discuss
safety, capacities, limitations, and proper operational procedures.
•Obtain a signature from each person acknowledging such training & file in their personnel file.
Daily workplace and operational safety is the responsibility of the Owners, Managers, and Operators.
•Knowledgeable & routine supervisory duties to ensure that safe operating practices are followed.
•Regular maintenance and inspection of the equipment, with documentation of such.
•Periodic meetings, reviewing operating guidelines, signed by all of the attending personnel.
The proceeding outline, and the following information laid out in this Operator Manual for SAS FORKS™
is intended to be a guide only, and is not meant to encompass all issues that may need to be addressed for
your particular type of business operation.
If you should encounter any additional information that would be helpful to us, or others, please contact us.
Thank you for your business, Phone: 1-877-SAS-FORK
Phone: [phone]
PAUL SECKER, President Phone: [phone]
S.A.S. OF LUXEMBURG, LTD. Fax: [phone]
E1039 Hwy 54 •PO Box 260 E-Mail: [e-mail]
LUXEMBURG, WI 54217 Web site: www.sasforks.com
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INITIAL SHIPPING RECEIPT OF ITEM
Inspect for any shipping damage IMMEDIATELY upon receipt from the freight company.
If any damage is found:
•Prior to signing the shipping receipt document, write in the document the extent and description of the
damage.
•Call our office at 920-845-2307 and report the damage.
•Email photographs of the damage to: inspection @sasforks.com
Obtain packing slip and parts list, check to make sure you received all parts shown on packing slip.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 920-845-2307.
Typically SAS™ Quick Couplers are shipped in this manner:
SAS™ Male Master Quick Coupler on a pallet (See photo at right)
OPTIONAL ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR SPECIAL ORDER:
•Installation pins
•Coupler Ribs to adapt your current bucket or attachments to interchange with the
SAS™ Quick Coupler (see photo at right)
•Pressure limiting valves (to keep the PSI under 2,500)
•Auxiliary 3rd Spool Pump Kit(s):
oElectric Hydraulic pump kit (24 volt) with remote pendent switch
MOUNTING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
•It is recommended that installation be done by a Heavy Equipment Service
Technician, who is aware of the hazards associated with handling heavy parts.
•Make a clear work area and eliminate any trip hazards.
•The machine should be parked on firm level ground with the engine off and the parking brake set.
•Follow the machine manufacturer’s instructions to properly depressurize the hydraulic system.
•Watch for pinch points.
•Remove any existing pined on attachment on the machine where the new quick coupler will be attached
•Grease pins and pin sleeves.
•Align pin holes, sleeves and insert pins. Properly secure pins in place.
PINCH POINTS
When Male Master is in use avoid possible pinch points to prevent serious injury. Keep hands and loose clothing
clear at all times.
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HYDRAULIC PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
SAS Male Master Hydraulic Quick Coupler operates at a maximum of 5,000 PSI. Most machines operate below this
pressure it is recommended that machine pressure is checked and set prior to operating unit. Failure to do so can cause
catastrophic failure of cylinder, fittings and/or hoses.
Operation of hydraulic Quick Coupler can be obtained through several options.
Option #1 Electric Pump with remote pendent button
SAS stand alone 24 volt hydraulic pump with pendent (push button) control unit. This pump is electrically
controlled and can be mounted anywhere on the loader with the control unit installed in the cab. All hoses, fittings,
wires, wire connectors and pump with pendent control are included in this kit. No pressure reducing valves are
required. Pendent control shown below.
See following page for installation diagram
Option #2 Tap into bucket roll back hydraulics
Bucket roll back cut out solenoid. This kit T’s into the bucket roll back circuit of the loader. It includes all
fittings, bulk 60’of 3/8” hose, wire, wire connectors, actuator switch, lock out solenoid and reducing valve.
Option #3 (Units with factory installed Quick Coupler hydraulics factory installed)
This kit contains 60’ bulk 3/8” hose and fittings.
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Sales on “Sassvr02”/ADMINISTRATION/A-Product Sheets/Product Brochures/24V PUMP LIT INSTRUCTIONS
PENDENT
SWITCH
WHITE TO SMALL
UPPER TERMINAL
ON MOTOR SOLENOID
RED TO #1 GREY
WIRE ON RIGHT
SOLENOID VALVE
GREEN TO #2 GREY
WIRE ON LEFT
SOLENOID VALVE GROUND CABLE
TO BATTERY ( - )
POWER CABLE
TO BATTERY ( + )
FUSE
HOLDER
POWER INTO
MOTOR
PURPLE GROUND WIRE
TO MOTOR HOUSING
SOLENOID
VALVE #1
SOLENOID
VALVE #2
FILL
PLUG
TANK
24V MOTOR
SOLENOID
24V MOTOR
SOLENOID
OVERALL SIZE:
8” TALL x 6” DEEP x 17” LONG
TANK/PUMP MOUNT POSITION:
DUE TO PICKUP TUBE INSIDE TANK,
UNIT MUST BE MOUNTED ON FLAT/
LEVEL SURFACE.
FOR EXAMPLE:
ON
OFF
OPERATION:
ON: PRESS “UP” BUTTON TO LOCK PINS
OFF: PRESS “DN” BUTTON TO UNLOCK PINS ATTACH
HOSE TO
COUPLER
ATTACH
HOSE TO
COUPLER
STAMPED
“C2” STAMPED
“C1”
“C2” HOSE
TO PUMP
“C1” HOSE
TO PUMP
BLACK TO LARGE
“HOT” TERMINAL
ON MOTOR SOLENOID
24V PUMP KIT
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
S.A.S. of Luxemburg, Ltd. Center Drive Hwy 54
PO Box 260, Luxemburg, WI 54217 USA
Phone: [phone] 1-877-SAS-FORK Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] Web: www.sasforks.com
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