VIBCO DC User manual

Specications • Mounting Instructions • Operating Instructions
Parts List • Dimensions • Maintenance •Technical Data
Model DC 12 & 24 Volt
Battery Operated
HQ & Factory:
75 Stilson Road
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Canada:
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Thank you for choosing VIBCO, Inc. for your vibration needs. You are now the owner of the
nest 12 volt DC battery operated vibrator available today backed by complete manufacturer
condence in its quality and dependability. For reference please complete the information below
about your new VIBCO vibrator.
Model Number: ____________________
Serial Number: ____________________
Date of Purchase: ____________________
Warning Labels and Serial Number Tags.......................................................................................3
DC-3500 Mounting Instructions................................................................................................4-9
DC Mounting Instructions.........................................................................................................9-12
Operating Instructions.................................................................................................................13
Adjusting Eccentrics..............................................................................................................13-15
Electrical Installation...................................................................................................................16
Electrical Installation Procedure .................................................................................................17
Brush Kit Replacement...............................................................................................................17
Wiring Diagrams..........................................................................................................................18-20
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................21
Technical Data and Dimensions...................................................................................................22-23
Parts Lists and Breakdown
DC-20....................................................................................................24
DC-50........................................................................................................25
DC-60............................................................................................................26
DC-100....................................................................................................27
DC-200................................................................................................28
DC-300................................................................................................29
DC-450T................................................................................................30
DC-500................................................................................................31-32
DC-700..................................................................................................33
DC-900................................................................................................34
DC-1600................................................................................................35
DC-3500 12 & 24 Volt...................................................................................................36-37
DC-5000........................................................................................................38
Warranty and General Information..............................................................................................39
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING: Failure to read and follow these installation instructions and safety
precautions could result in personal injury, equipment damage, shortened service
life or unsatisfactory equipment performance. All information in this document is
vital to the proper installation and operation of the equipment. It is important that
all personnel who will be coming in contact with this product thoroughly read and
understand this manual.

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WARNING LABELS AND SERIAL NUMBER TAGS
IMPORTANT
WARNING
Do not operate with
counterweight guards
removed.
No Opere Con El
Contrapest De
Protección Removido
Ne pas faire fonctionner
si les dispositifs de
protection de contrepoids
sont enlevés.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
Make sure ground
connections are completed.
Disconnect electric supply
before working on unit.
Asegurese Que La Conexion
A Tierra Esta Hecha. Antes
De Abrur La Unidad
Desconecte La Energia
Eléctrica
S´assurer se les mises à la
masse sont bien effectu `es
Avant de travailler sur
l`appareil, débrancher la
source d`alimentation
WARNING!
Do not operate with counterweight guards
removed. Whenever the covers are removed
make sure that the power is turned off and
locked so it cannot be turned on accidentally.
Location: On body of vibrator.
WARNING!
Make sure ground connections are completed.
Before working on unit, disconnect electric
supply.
Location: Wrapped around end of cord.
Please have the information on this tag
ready when ordering parts or contacting
the technical service department at VIBCO.
Location: On top of conduit box.
DC-3500: Sticker on round motor.

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKLIST
Important Safety Instructions
When installing vibrator, make sure that the rotary motion of the vibrator is in the direction of ow (the
length of the vibrators body should be 90 degrees or perpendicular to the direction of ow). Secure
one end of vibrator to the mounting plate using one or two bolts (depending on the model). If mounting
plate is warped or bent due to welding, shim the opposite end of vibrator (over-shim slightly) and tighten
remaining mounting bolt(s) to 260 ft-lbs. Remove end cover on vibrator and spin shaft with nger, it
should spin freely - if not, re-shim vibrator (does not apply to DC-60, DC-500, or DC-3500). Retighten the
bolts after the rst 10-15 minutes of running, then check them periodically for tightness. When mounting
the DC-3500 secure vibrator with one bolt (use Loctite 242 or equal), and lock washer. Shim opposite foot
(overshim slightly), then tighten other bolt.
Note: A loose vibrator can cause damage to the bin and may also get electrically overloaded, which
could cause motor burnout. Be sure to install a safety chain or cable to vibrator. Adhere to any other local,
state or federal safety codes that may apply.
For no weld, bolt on installations contact the technical service department at VIBCO
at 1-800- 633-0032.
□ Determine the length of the channel iron.
□ Select thickness of vibrator mounting plate and method of mounting.
□ STITCH Weld mounting plate to channel iron.
□ Determine where vibrator should be placed on the bin.
□ STITCH Weld channel iron to bin.
□ Place vibrator on mounting plate. It is important that you check the
mounting plate for any warping. Secure vibrator rmly.
□ Install safety chain or wire.
□ Connect electrical wiring.
□ FILL OUT WARRANTY CARD!!!
The warranty is void if vibrator is not properly installed. During installation follow and check off the
following steps and your vibrator should provide you with years of trouble-free service.
WARPED
PLATE
WARPED
PLATE

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Battery
Positive
Terminal
Push-Button
On panel
Saftey
Cable
Power
Cable
Solenoid
Switch
Weld sides and underneath channel to dump body stiffener. Place channel as close to the
doghouse as possible.
Flat Bed Dump Trucks and Tandem Trailers
The vibrator should be located underneath the body, preferably 1/4 the body length from the
front, or as close to this as possible, and centered between sills or main beams (see Figures 1 &
2). Check to make sure the vibrator clears hydraulic tanks, gas tanks etc., when the body is in
the down position. It is important to reinforce the truck body so it will be able to take the vibration
created without causing damage. For large dump body trucks, the easiest and most effective
way to mount the vibrator is to weld a 4 in. channel iron over at least three cross members. Weld
vibrator mounting plate onto the channel iron, positioning the mounting plate on the channel iron
over a stiffener (see Figure 3). For small dump body trucks, weld a 6 in. channel between cross
members and to body (skip weld to body), and weld the vibrator mounting plate to the middle
of the channel iron (see Figure 5). For aluminum body trucks, use an aluminum channel and
weld it over at least three cross members, and weld an aluminum vibrator mounting plate to the
middle of the channel iron, over the middle of a stiffener (see Figures 2 & 3). On front mounted
telescopic hoist bodies, locate vibrator just outside either one of the long members.
DC-3500/5000 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 1
Figure 2

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Weld 4 in. or 6 in. channel between main beams. Then weld sides
and underneath of 5/8 in. x 4 in. or 6 in. x 12 in. long mounting
plate. If channel is turned with legs to dump body, weld in threaded
studs. If channel is turned as shown, use standard bolts.
Doghouse / Cylinder
Tailgate
Figure 3
Weld 4 in. channel over at least 3 stiffeners. Then weld vibrator
mounting plate to channel.
Doghouse / Cylinder
Tailgate
Figure 4

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Weld 6 in. channel between cross members and to dump body
(skip weld to body). Weld vibrator mounting plate to center of
channel. Notch channel for mounting bolts or weld in bolts.
For smaller dump bodies stitch weld a 6 in. channel between
cross members & to body (skip weld to body) & weld mounting
plate to middle of channel iron.
Figure 5
Doghouse / Cylinder
Figure 6Tailgate

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FIT BETWEEN CROSSMEMBERS
CENTER HOLES
ON CHANNEL
3”
1/2”
STEEL OR ALUMINUM
MOUNTING PLATE
1/2”
4”
6” x 10.5#
CHANNEL
USE 3/4-10 x 2-1/2”
GRADE 8 BOLTS
FULL WELD ENDS OF
MOUNTING CHANNEL
TO CROSSMEMBERS
BOTH SIDES
3”
3”-6”
KNOTCH MOUNTING
CHANNEL TO FIT
12”
9”
11-3/8”
CENTER OF DC-3500/5000 MOUNTED
AT 1/4 BODY LENGTH FROM THE
FRONT OF DUMP BODY
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OTHER DC MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Heated Truck Body. Weld the mounting channel between the sills and to the skin of the heated
body. Stop welds 1 in. from ends of channel.
Figure 10 Figure 11
Doghouse / Cylinder
Tailgate
Doghouse / Cylinder
Tailgate
Figure 7
Hopper Trucks For Spreading Salt, Sand, Lime, etc. Locate the vibrator approximately 1/3 - 1/2 the
overall length from the rear and 1/4 of the overall height of the bin. Add 4 in. channel to the side of the existing
stiffener (see Figure 7). Weld mounting plate to the top of channel legs. Or skip weld 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in.
x 2-1/2 in. angle iron between the existing stiffeners and weld mounting plate on top (see Figure 8.)
Cross Memberless Dump Body
Mounting. Center of vibrator should
always be mounted at 1/4 of the body
length from the front of the dump body.
1. Align 13/16” holes in channel with
the 3/4-10 tapped holes in 1500PF38 mounting plate. Stitch weld
mounting plate to underside of channel iron (see Figure 8) starting
1/2” in from the ends leaving approximately 2” between welds.
2. Stitch weld channel iron to dump body starting 1” in from the
ends and welding 3”-6” leaving 3” between welds (see Figure 9).
DC-3500 Mount
Plate Under Channel
Figure 9
Figure 8

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OTHER DC MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 12
Trucks With Bottom Dump Hoppers. Between two bays use 4 in. or 6 in. channel long enough
to cover at least 3/4 of each bay. Skip weld the channel in place stopping weld 1 in. from ends.
Weld the vibrator mounting plate to the center of the channel, between the two bays.
Location of Vibrator on Rectangular Bins.
Skip weld 4 in. channel onto sloping side of bin
stopping weld 1 in. from ends. Weld vibrator
mounting plate to channel 1/4 - 1/3 of the
distance from the bottom of the bin to the top of
the slope.
Figure 14
Location of Vibrator on Conical Bins.
Skip weld 4 in. channel onto side of bin
stopping weld 1 in. from ends. Weld
vibrator mounting plate to channel 1/4
- 1/3 of the distance from the bottom of
the bin to the top of the slope.
The Length of the Channel Iron is determined by the thickness of the bin plate. For 3/16 in.
to 3/8 in. thick plate, use 3 ft. to 5 ft. long channel. If the bin plate is under 3/16 in. thick, use
channel equal to the length of the bin or at least 6 ft. to 7 ft. long. If bin plate is over 3/8 in. thick
use 2 ft. to 3 ft. long channel.
Figure 13