stellar labs Slider User manual

Slider Hooklift
Owner’s Manual
Stellar Industries, Inc.
190 State Street
PO Box 169
Garner, IA 50438
800-321-3741
Fax: [phone]
www.stellarindustries.com
Subject to Change without Notication.
© 2013 Stellar Industries, Inc. Last Revision: 10/21/13
Safety • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting

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Slider Hooklift Manual Revisions
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Table of Contents
For Technical Questions, Information, Parts, or Warranty, Call Toll-Free at
800-321-3741
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST
Or email at the following addresses:
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Order Parts [email protected]
Warranty Information [email protected]
Introduction .........................................................................................................iv
Hooklift Nomenclature ........................................................................................v
Chapter 1 - Operation ........................................................................................... 1
General Operation ..............................................................................................1
Operator Requirements ......................................................................................1
Pre-Operation Inspection ...................................................................................2
Job Site Setup ......................................................................................................2
Hooklift Controls ...................................................................................................3
Hydraulic Hook Height Adjustment - Raise .......................................................4
Hydraulic Hook Height Adjustment - Lower ......................................................4
Loading Operation ..............................................................................................5
Unloading Operation ..........................................................................................7
Unloading Operation Continued... ...................................................................8
Dumping Operation ............................................................................................9
Safety Decals of Note .......................................................................................10
Chapter 2 - Maintenance.................................................................................... 13
Basic Hooklift Inspection Schedule ..................................................................13
General Maintenance Guidelines ..................................................................14
Hydraulic Oil/Filter Maintenance .....................................................................14
PTO and Pump Maintenance ..........................................................................14
Choice Lubricants for DX Bearings ..................................................................15
Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting................................................................................ 17
Serial Tag Location ............................................................................................17
General Troubleshooting ..................................................................................18

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Introduction
Stellar® Hooklifts are designed to provide safe and dependable service for a variety of
operations. With proper use and maintenance, these hooklifts will operate at peak perfor-
mance for many years.
To promote this longevity, carefully study the information contained in this manual before
putting the equipment into service. Though it is not intended to be a training manual for
beginners, this manual should provide solid guidelines for the safe and proper usage of the
hooklift.
Once you feel comfortable with the material contained in this manual, strive to exercise
your knowledge as you safely operate and maintain the hooklift. This process is vital to the
proper use of the unit.
A few notes on this manual:
A copy of this manual is provided with every hooklift and can be found in the hard plastic
manual case that is installed on the chassis. A copy of this manual shall remain with the
hooklift at all times.
Throughout the manual, three signal words will be used to bring attention to important
items:
A NOTICE signal word indicates a practice not related to physical injury.
A WARNING signal word indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
A DANGER signal word indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Information contained within this manual does not cover all maintenance, operating, or
repair instructions pertinent to all possible situations. Please be aware that some sections
of this manual contain information pertaining to Stellar® manufactured hooklifts in general
and may or may not apply to your specic model.
This manual is not binding. Stellar Industries, Inc. reserves the right to change, at any time,
any or all of the items, components, and parts deemed necessary for product improve-
ment or commercial/production purposes. This right is kept with no requirement or obliga-
tion for immediate mandatory updating of this manual.
In closing:
If more information is required or technical assistance is needed, or if you feel that any part
of this manual is unclear or incorrect, please contact the Stellar Customer Service Depart-
ment by phone at 800-321-3741 or email at [email protected].
WARNING
NOTICE
DANGER

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Hooklift Nomenclature
The Stellar® Slider is a hydraulic, body-loading device when mounted on a truck chassis. It
can handle a multitude of bodies ranging from atbeds to recycling containers and dump
bodies.
The Slider consists of four basic parts: the base, dump, secondary, and jib sections. Please
take the time to familiarize yourself with the various components. Knowing the proper ter-
minology is necessary to get the full benet of this manual.
BASE
DUMP
JIB
SECONDARY
HOOKLIFT

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Operation is limited to the following people:
A. Qualied individual.
B. Trainees under direct supervision of the qualied individual.
C. Test or maintenance individual.
D. Hooklift Inspector.
Qualied individuals must:
A. Demonstrate the ability to understand all decals, the owner’s manual, and any other
information required for safe operation of the hooklift.
B. Be able to demonstrate the ability to safely control the hooklift.
C. Know all safety regulations.
D. Be responsible for maintenance requirements.
E. Understand and be fully capable of implementing all emergency procedures.
F. Understand all operating procedures as outlined by this manual.
Operator Requirements
It is the responsibility of the owner to instruct the operator in the safe operation of the
equipment and to provide the operator with properly maintained equipment.
Stellar® Hooklift operators must conform to the qualications specied in
this manual. Trainees or untrained persons shall be under the direct supervision of qualied
persons.
Operators shall consult with the owner of the equipment regarding current safety regula-
tions and required personal protective equipment.
Operators should never operate the hooklift while under the adverse inuence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
Please take note that Stellar Industries, Inc. is not liable for accidents incurred by the hook-
lift because of non-fulllment from the operator’s side of current rules, laws, and regula-
tions.
WARNING
General Operation
Chapter 1 - Operation
Safety should be the n umber one thought on every operator’s mind. Three factors should
exist for safe operation: a qualied operator, well-maintained equipment, and the proper
use of this equipment.
This chapter contains information regarding the safety and operation of Stellar® manufac-
tured Hooklifts and should be read and understood completely by everyone working with
or near the hooklift before putting the unit into operation.
Failure to follow operating, maintenance, or safety instructions can result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING

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Thoroughly plan the lift by understanding the work site area and your loads before position-
ing the vehicle. Consider the following:
• Know the weight of your load to avoid overloading the equipment. Deduct the weight
of the body from the maximum load rating to determine how much weight can be lifted.
• Only use the hooklift to lift Stellar approved skids, bodies, or containers.
• Do not overload the hooklift. Never exceed manufacturer’s load rat-
ings. These ratings are based on the machine’s hydraulic, mechanical, and structural
design rather than stability. Know the hooklift components and their capabilities and lim-
itations. Overloading the hooklift may result in serious damage of self, others, equipment
or the surroundings.
• Do not allow unauthorized personnel or equipment to enter within 10
feet of hooklift operating area. The vehicle should be positioned in an area free from
bystanders and overhead obstructions. Use a signal person if necessary.
• Always maintain safe clearance from high voltage power lines. Death
or serious injury will result from inadequate clearance if hooklift, load, or vehicle becomes
electrically charged.
• Make certain that the vehicle is parked on stable, at ground as close to the job as
possible. The surface under the service truck must be able to support the weight of the
machine and its load. Take care when operating in areas supported by vehicle tires, be-
cause of the cushioning effect of springs and tires.
• Do not operate the hooklift during electrical storms.
• In dusty work areas, every effort must be taken to keep dust and sand out of the moving
parts of the machinery.
• In high humidity work areas, keep parts as dry as possible and well lubricated.
Job Site Setup
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
DANGER
Before operating the equipment, make sure all regular maintenance has been performed.
Each day, inspect the hooklift for all of the following:
• Hydraulic reservoir oil level.
• Hydraulic hoses and tubing for evidence of damage such as blistering, crushing, or abra-
sion.
• All safety covers for proper installation.
• Equipment for missing, illegible, or defaced operating decals and safety signs.
• Structural weldments for bends, cracks, or breaks
• All pins and keepers for proper installation
• Presence of this owner’s manual
• All pins, bushings, shafts, and gears for wear, cracks, or distortion to include all pivot
points, and bushings
• Replace/repair as necessary prior to operation.
Pre-Operation Inspection

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Be familiar with the sequence and operation of the hooklift controls.
Each individual hooklift function should have control function decals. Replace them im-
mediately if they are missing or illegible.
Keep hands, feet and control levers free from mud, grease and oil.
Be familiar with the control levers and how they operate before attempting to operate the
hooklift.
Move the control lever slow and smooth for steady oil ow. Avoid jerky or sudden move-
ment of the controls.
Be constantly aware of the hooklift position when operating the controls.
In extreme cold, operate the controls slowly to allow for viscosity changes.
Hooklift Controls
WARNING
Stellar®Slider Controls
55755 - Rev A
Be familiar with the control functions and
sequence of operation. See owner’s manual
for specific information regarding operation.
LIFT
SLIDE HOOK
Do not attempt to load
container unless hook
and bail heights match.
Failure to match hook
and bail heights can
result in death or serious
injury.
Misuse Hazard

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With the hooklift in the stowed position with-
out a body, put the truck in neutral and
engage the PTO.
Push the control lever labeled ‘hook’ to
lower the hook height. When lowered com-
pletely, release the lever and disengage the
PTO.
PTO ON PTO OFF
Hydraulic Hook Height Adjustment - Lower
With the hooklift in the stowed position with-
out a body, put the truck in neutral and
engage the PTO.
Hydraulic Hook Height Adjustment - Raise
Pull the control lever labeled ‘hook’ to raise
the hook height. When raised completely,
release the lever and disengage the PTO.
PTO ON PTO OFF

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Loading Operation
Note: Hook and bail heights must match.
Maneuver the truck into a position to load the body. Put the truck in neutral and engage
the PTO.
Pull the control lever labeled ‘Jib’ to slide the jib as far back as it will go, effectively releas-
ing the dump latches.
Pull the control lever labeled ‘Lift’ until the hook is in a position to attach to the body.
Slowly back up and attach to the body by using the ‘Lift’ control lever as necessary.
Make certain that the hook is engaged around the hook bar before
loading.
PTO ON
WARNING

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Once fully attached, push the ‘Lift’ control lever to load the body.
Never use the drivetrain of the chassis to assist the hydraulics in loading
Finally, push the control lever labeled ‘Jib’ to slide the jib forward until the body latches
fully engage. Disengage the PTO.
Loading Operation Continued...
Note: Hook and bail heights must match.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Make sure the body is lining up with the
rear rollers while loading. If the container will experience
a signicant restriction to movement during loading,
the foot brake must not be used.
Allow the truck to roll under
the load.
Do not leave hooklift unattended with suspended load.
WARNING
PTO OFF

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Put the truck in neutral and engage the PTO.
Pull the control lever labeled ‘Jib’ to slide the jib as far back as it will go, effectively releas-
ing the dump latches.
Pull the control lever labeled ‘Lift’ until the body is on the ground.
Do not use the hooklift to move personnel.
Unloading Operation
If the container will experience a signicant restriction to movement
during unloading, the foot brake must not be used. Allow the truck to roll out from under
the load.
WARNING
PTO ON
Do not leave hooklift unattended with suspended load.
WARNING
NOTICE

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Unloading Operation Continued...
Do not push on xed objects or bodies without rollers with the hooklift.
NOTICE
Detach the hooklift from the container by maneuvering the hook using the ‘Lift’ control
lever and pulling the truck forward.
Once fully detached, push the ‘Lift’ control lever until the lift returns to the loading/unload-
ing position.
Finally, push the control lever labled ‘Jib’ to slide the jib forward into the stowed position.
Disengage the PTO.
PTO OFF

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PTO OFF
Put the truck in neutral and engage the PTO.
When dumping is complete, push the ‘Lift’ control lever to return the body to the stowed
position. Disengage the PTO.
Pull the control lever labeled ‘Lift’ as desired to dump the load. Be aware and avoid any
overhead obstructions during the entire dump procedure.
Do not leave hooklift unattended with suspended load.
Do not take full rated capacity to full dump angle without some un-
loading of weight. Full rated dump capacity assumes load will decrease as dump angle
increases.
Dumping Operation
WARNING
WARNING
PTO ON

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WARNING
Stellar®Slider Controls
55755 - Rev A
Be familiar with the control functions and
sequence of operation. See owner’s manual
for specific information regarding operation.
LIFT
SLIDE HOOK
Do not attempt to load
container unless hook
and bail heights match.
Failure to match hook
and bail heights can
result in death or serious
injury.
Misuse Hazard
WARNING
Do not attempt to load container
unless hook and bail heights match.
Failure to match hook and bail
heights can result in death or
serious injury.
Misuse Hazard
45955 - Rev A
Safety decals serve to inform the viewer of the hazard type, how to avoid the hazard, and
the consequences of not avoiding the hazard.
Decals are considered safety equipment. They must be maintained, as would other safety
devices. All safety instruction plates, notices, load charts and any other decal applied to
the hooklift or vehicle must be kept legible and in good condition. Replace any decals
that are missing, damaged, or illegible.
Detailed below are a number of key safety decals related to this equipment. Use the de-
cal placement drawing in this manual to note the actual location of the safety decals on
the equipment.
Safety Decals of Note
Hooklift Control Tower
Front of Jib
Decal Part Number: 55755
Decal Location: Hooklift Control Tower
Hazard Type: Misuse Hazard
Consequences: Can result in death or
serious injury.
Avoidance: Do not attempt to load con-
tainer unless hook and bail heights match.
Decal Part Number: 45955
Decal Location: Front of jib
Hazard Type: Misuse Hazard
Consequences: Can result in death or
serious injury.
Avoidance: Do not attempt to load con-
tainer unless hook and bail heights match.

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Side of Jib
DANGER
Electrocution Hazard
Death or serious injury will result from
inadequate clearance if hooklift, load,
or vehicle becomes electrically
charged.
• Maintain safe clearance from high
voltage power sources.
• Never approach vehicle or load if
equipment is near a high voltage
power source.
55832 - Rev A
WARNING
25627 - Rev B
Moving parts can crush
and cut.
Keep hands and arms
clear when operating
equipment.
Crush Hazard
WARNING
Read and understand all
manuals and safety signs
before operating or servicing
this equipment.
Failure to follow operating,
maintenance, or safety
instructions can result in
death or serious injury.
Untrained Operator Hazard
68024
Decal Part Number: 55832
Decal Location: Side of jib
Hazard Type: Electrocution Hazard
Consequences: Will result in death or seri-
ous injury.
Avoidance: Maintain safe clearance
from high voltage power sources. Never
approach vehicle or load if equipment is
near a high voltage power source.
Decal Part Number: 25627
Decal Location: Side of jib
Hazard Type: Crush Hazard
Consequences: Can result in death or
serious injury.
Avoidance: Keep hands and arms clear
when operating equipment
Decal Part Number: 68024
Decal Location: Side of jib
Hazard Type: Untrained Operator Hazard
Consequences: Can result in death or
serious injury.
Avoidance: Read and understand all
manuals and safety signs before operat-
ing or servicing equipment.

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Basic Hooklift Inspection Schedule
Chapter 2 - Maintenance
Maintenance is an important part of extending the life of any Stellar® Hooklift. Performing
key maintenance items on a scheduled program will prevent unnecessary downtime.
At the proper interval, inspect the following items: Daily Monthly
Hydraulic reservoir oil level X
Hydraulic hoses and tubing for evidence of damage such as blistering, crushing, or abrasion X
All safety covers for proper installation X
Equipment for missing, illegible, or defaced operating decals and safety signs X
Structural weldments for bends, cracks, or breaks X
All pins and keepers for proper installation X
Presence of this owner’s manual X
All pins, bushings, shafts, and gears for wear, cracks, or distortion to include all pivot points,
and bushings X
Parking brake operation X
Cylinder movement due to leakage X
Controls for malfunction or adjustment X
Hydraulic systems for proper operating pressure X
Cylinders for damaged rods, dented barrels, drift from oil leaking internally, leaks at rod seals
or holding valve. X
PTO and pump for leaks X
Jib assembly for excessive side-to-side play or chattering. X
Frame bolt tightness - turn barrel nuts and mounting bolts during the rst month of operation
on new machines and then quarterly thereafter X
Inspect all electrical wires and connections for worn, cut, or deteriorated insulation and
bare wire X
Lubrication of all moving parts X

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Every six (6) months, remove the hydraulic pump from the PTO and lubricate the splines
using Chelsea Lubricant #379831 or Stellar PN 42042 (packet) or PN 20885 (lube). Failure to
lubricate shaft splines will cause damage to the PTO and Hydraulic pump.
PTO and Pump Maintenance
Stellar Industries recommends the rst lter change to occur after the rst 250 hours of ser-
vice. The second, and every subsequent change, should occur after every 1,000 hours of
service. By following these guidelines, the hydraulic oil should last up to 6,500 hours.
Note: These recommendations are based on normal working parameters. If operating
in less than favorable conditions excessive dust, moisture, etc.), be sure to check the lter
gauge often for lter change notice.
Hydraulic Oil/Filter Maintenance
Before performing any maintenance to the hooklift, consider the following:
• Only qualied service personnel are to perform maintenance on the
hooklift. Never modify or alter any of the equipment, whether mechanical, electrical, or
hydraulic, without explicit approval from Stellar Industries.
• Position the hooklift where it will be out of the way of other operations or vehicles in the
area.
• Make certain that the hooklift is in the fully stowed position to prevent uncontrolled
movement.
• Place all controls in the off position and secure operating features from inadvertent mo-
tion.
• When checking hydraulic oil level, make certain that all system cylinders are fully retract-
ed.
• Grease zerk locations can be found in the Installation, Assembly Drawings, Parts Manual.
• Before any service or repair is performed, disengage the PTO and shut off the engine.
• Before performing any maintenance on electrical components, disconnect the power
source.
• Before performing any maintenance on hydraulic components, relieve hydraulic oil pres-
sure from all hydraulic circuits. Move control levers repeatedly through their operating
positions to relieve all pressures.
• Do not disconnect hydraulic hoses while there is still pressure in those
components.
• Replace parts with Stellar® approved parts only.
• Keep the hooklift clean and free from grease build-up, oil and dirt to prevent slippery
conditions.
• Label or tag parts when disassembling.
• Immediately repair or have repaired any components found to be inadequate.
General Maintenance Guidelines
WARNING
WARNING