Wittke Pendulum User manual

PENDULUM™
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

WITTKE PENDULUM™
W/ MULTIPLEXED SYSTEM
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Liability
Labrie Enviroquip Group assumes no liability for any incidental, consequential, or other liability that
might result from the use of the information contained in this document.
All risks and damages, incidental or otherwise, arising from the use or misuse of the information
contained herein are entirely the responsibility of the user.
Although careful precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Labrie Enviroquip
Group assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
June 2014

Liability ........................................................................................ ii
Table of Contents ........................................................................ v
Introduction ................................................................................ 1
Introducing the WITTKE PENDULUM™ ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Product Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Multiplexed System .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
To Contact Labrie Plus .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
In the U.S. ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
In Canada ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety ........................................................................................... 7
Conventions ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Basic Safety Notions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Employer’s Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Employee’s Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Things to Do ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Things to Avoid ................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
General Precautions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Fire ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Safety Kits ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Location of Safety and Informative Decals ........................................................................................................................... 12
Decals on Body ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Decals on Tailgate .................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Decals outside Cab ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Decal on Lifting Arm .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Decals inside Cab .................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Multiplex Switch Actuators (1) ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Multiplex Switch Actuators (2) ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Safety Features ............................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Third Eye Single Sensor Radar Detection System (optional) .................................................................................. 26
Back Up Alarm .......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Body Safety Props ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Tailgate Safety Prop ............................................................................................................................................................... 28
Securing Tailgate Safety Pins ............................................................................................................................................. 30
Camera System (optional) ................................................................................................................................................... 31
Tailgate Holding Valve .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Safety Lockout Tests ..................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Hopper Door Proximity Switch .......................................................................................................................................... 33
Arms Partly Raised Proximity Switch in Packing Mode ............................................................................................. 33
Arms and Forks Fully Retracted Proximity Switches .................................................................................................. 34
Pendulum Packer In “Home” Position Proximity Switch .......................................................................................... 34
Top Door Fully Open Proximity Switch .......................................................................................................................... 34
Body Raised Proximity Switch ............................................................................................................................................ 35
Quick Reference Lockout Chart ......................................................................................................................................... 36
Cleanliness ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle ........................................................................................................................... 36
Shutting Down the Vehicle ........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Prior to Start Up .............................................................................................................................................................................. 38
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Controls and Indicators ............................................................. 41
Labrie’s Multiplexed System ...................................................................................................................................................... 41
Warning and Caution Messages ........................................................................................................................................ 42
Hydraulic Oil Temperature Indicator (optional) ........................................................................................................... 48
Time and Date Indicator ....................................................................................................................................................... 48
Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Control Panel ................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Body Up Switch ........................................................................................................................................................................ 58
Body Down Switch ................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Pump Switch ............................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Tailgate Up Switch .................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Tailgate Down Switch ............................................................................................................................................................ 60
Mirror Light Switch (optional) ............................................................................................................................................ 61
Canopy Light Switch (optional) ......................................................................................................................................... 61
Strobe Light Switch (optional) ........................................................................................................................................... 61
Work Light Switch (optional) .............................................................................................................................................. 61
Auxiliary Control Power (optional) ................................................................................................................................... 61
Auto-Packing Switch (optional) ......................................................................................................................................... 62
Forks Width Switches (optional) ........................................................................................................................................ 62
Speed-Up Switches (optional) ............................................................................................................................................ 63
Top Door Switches (Roof Open/Roof Close) ................................................................................................................. 64
Tag Axle Switches (Tag Axle Up/Tag Axle Down) ....................................................................................................... 64
Hydraulic Alarm Switch (optional) .................................................................................................................................... 65
Packer Retracted Indicator Light ....................................................................................................................................... 65
Hopper Door Open Indicator Light .................................................................................................................................. 65
Arms Not Stowed Indicator Light ...................................................................................................................................... 65
In-Cab Packer Control Station ................................................................................................................................................... 65
Stop Push-Button (red) ......................................................................................................................................................... 66
Pack Push-Button (green) .................................................................................................................................................... 66
Retract Push-Button (yellow) .............................................................................................................................................. 66
Joystick Controls ............................................................................................................................................................................ 67
In-Cab Joystick ......................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Outside Dual Lever Joystick (optional) ............................................................................................................................ 68
Cab Dashboard ............................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Parking Brake ............................................................................................................................................................................ 69
Operating the WITTKE PENDULUM™ ............................................. 71
Daily Inspection .............................................................................................................................................................................. 71
Approaching the Vehicle ..................................................................................................................................................... 71
Visual Inspection ..................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Starting the Vehicle ................................................................................................................................................................ 72
Body Inspection Procedure ................................................................................................................................................. 72
Arm Inspection Procedure ................................................................................................................................................... 74
Inspection Sheet ...................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Right-Hand Side Driving Position (optional) ........................................................................................................................ 78
Position of the Lifting Arms ........................................................................................................................................................ 79
Collection Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................... 79
En Route ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Overheight Caution ................................................................................................................................................................ 79
Units when not in Collection Mode .................................................................................................................................. 79
Exhaust Regeneration Process ........................................................................................................................................... 81
Collecting Refuse ........................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Planning your Route .............................................................................................................................................................. 81

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Refuse Collection Procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 81
Packing Refuse ................................................................................................................................................................................ 84
Packing Refuse Using the Pack Button ........................................................................................................................... 84
Packing Refuse Using the Auto-Packing Mode ........................................................................................................... 85
Safety while Using the Packing System .......................................................................................................................... 85
Packer Not Working? ............................................................................................................................................................. 86
Unloading Refuse .......................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Preparing to Unload Refuse ................................................................................................................................................ 86
Unloading a WITTKE PENDULUM™ Unit ............................................................................................................................... 87
Cleaning of the WITTKE PENDULUM™ .......................................................................................................................................... 87
Preparing the Unit Before Departure .............................................................................................................................. 88
Clean-Up Procedure .............................................................................................................................................................. 88
Canopy Sweeper (optional) ................................................................................................................................................ 89
Shut-Down Procedure ................................................................................................................................................................. 90
Water Trap Bleed .................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Emergency Actions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Hydraulic Oil Spill .................................................................................................................................................................... 91

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1Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to introduce operators
to the operational procedures of the WITTKE
PENDULUM™ front-loader garbage truck. For
information regarding maintenance procedures, refer
to the related WITTKE PENDULUM™ Maintenance
Manual.
Introducing the WITTKE
PENDULUM™
WITTKE PENDULUM™ units are front-load organics
collection vehicles used to pick up commercial
organics food waste. They can handle 3- to 6-yard3
containers and collect 2 64- or 96-gallon carts at a
time. Once the body is full, all its content is unloaded
at a waste management landfill or other appropriate
site (e.g. transfer station, incinerator, recycling
station). These vehicles are designed to be operated by
only one person at a time, and they use a series of
hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical
systems to perform their work routine.
WITTKE PENDULUM™ units are also equipped with the
multiplexed system designed to make the collection
process more efficient and the troubleshooting process
more orderly and manageable.
Figure 1-1 Multiplexed system display

2Introduction
Product Overview
WITTKE PENDULUM™ units are fitted with a set of swing arms and forks to perform collection of
organics food waste.
Figure 1-2 The W ITTKE P ENDULUM ™
Body’s main components are the hopper (see Figure 1-3), the pendulum packer (see Figure 1-3), the
tailgate (see Figure 1-4), and the swing arms and forks (see Figure 1-4).
The hopper is the area of the body where the food waste is dumped. The pendulum packer is the
piece of equipment that pushes the waste into the body. The tailgate is the rear door that prevents
food waste from exiting the body during collection. At a landfill, the tailgate is raised to enable the
discharge of the waste.
Figure 1-3 Hopper and pendulum packer
Hopper
Packer
Hopper

Introduction 3
Figure 1-4 Tailgate (left); Arms and forks (right)
In the cab, you will find the control panel, the monitor, the joystick, and all the switches that control
most of the truck’s functions (see Figure 1-5).
Figure 1-5 W ITTKE P ENDULUM ™ cab
The WITTKE PENDULUM™ comes with a series of key features:
Body walls made up of 100% Hardox 450 steel delivering ultimate strength at the lowest possible
body weight
Hopper sides and floor made up of Hardox 400 steel
Tip-to-dump body
Arm lifiting capacity: 10,000 lbs
Packer is of Pendulum type
Hopper funnel has full front slope to avoid organic material stack up
Canopy has gutters to drive liquids into the hopper and not on the cab
Curbside covers giving access to Pendulum cylinders
Tip-to-dump cylinder maintenance trap on hopper front
Liquid tight hopper
Packer cylinders not exposed to organics
No debris behind the packer
Arm
Forks
Control panel

4Introduction
Optional features:
• Canopy sweeper (if no cart tipper on fork torque tube)
• Adjustable hydraulic forks (if no cart tipper on fork torque tube)
• CNG roof: 60 and 75 DGE
• CNG chassis (depending on available room)
• Outside controls
• Washout tank (depending on available room)
• Tool box (depending on available room)
• Chassis modifications and additional axles (depending on available room)
• Digiload scale system
Multiplexed System
The WITTKE PENDULUM™ is equipped with an electronic monitoring system called the multiplexed
system.
The Multiplexed system used by Labrie is a CAN-based system that integrates a display monitor, a
control panel and a number of electronic controllers. This whole system has been designed to help
you operate your unit in an efficient and easy way. See Labrie’s Multiplexed System on page 41 for
more details on this.
IMPORTANT:Multiplexed system-equipped WITTKE PENDULUM™ units must be operated by only one person.

Introduction 5
To Contact Labrie Plus
In the U.S.
Address: 1981 W. Snell Road
Oshkosh, WI 54904
Toll Free: 1-800-231-2771
Telephone: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
Sales Fax: [phone]
Parts and warranty: During business hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Standard Time
Technical Support Service: Available 24 hours
In Canada
Address: 175 Route du Pont
St-Nicolas, QC G7A 2T3
Toll Free: 1-877-831-8250
Telephone: [phone]
Service Fax: [phone]
Parts Fax: [phone]
Parts and warranty: During business hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Technical Support Service: Available 24 hours
Website: www.labriegroup.com
E-mail: [email protected]
IMPORTANT:For technical support and parts ordering, the serial number of your vehicle is required. Therefore,
Labrie Enviroquip Group recommends to keep record of the information found on the VIN plate,
which is located in the cab.

6Introduction

2Safety
Safety is always of prime importance when operating
any type of equipment. All operators working with the
WITTKE PENDULUM™ front-load organics collection
truck must be aware of the safety practices and features
detailed in this section.
Conventions
Basic Safety Notions
The following safety notions are related to the use of
the WITTKE PENDULUM™. It is important to point out
that the safe use of the vehicle remains the user’s
responsibility. He must heed all safety notions
explained in this manual and on the decals found on
the vehicle.
Danger! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in serious injury or
death.
Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in serious injury
or death.
Caution! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Danger! Always be aware of the vehicle’s
surroundings to make sure that no
pedestrians, passersby, bystanders, or
other people or vehicles are in any way
exposed to any danger caused by the
use of the WITTKE PENDULUM™.

8Safety
Responsibilities
Safety is everybody’s responsibility. Both employer and employee must play their part to ensure the
safety of the operator, the vehicle, and its immediate surroundings.
Employer’s Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the employer:
To ensure that the WITTKE PENDULUM™ is operated in accordance with all safety requirements
and codes, including all applicable regulations, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA),
and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
To ensure that employees are qualified for operating the vehicle and its equipment, and that they
all take safety measures before using them.
To properly maintain all mobile equipment to meet all provincial/state and federal safety
standards.
To supply adequate instructions and training for the safe use of the vehicle and its equipment
before assigning an employee to such vehicle.
To keep the vehicle maintained and properly adjusted to meet the manufacturer’s standards and
recommendations. For help or for more information, please contact the manufacturer or any of its
authorized representatives.
To keep records of all vehicle breakdowns and malfunctions, as well as any inspection and
maintenance.
To ensure that all failures or malfunctions that may be affecting the safe use of the vehicle are
repaired before the vehicle is put back into operation.
To meet the appropriate lighting requirements for night shift work (if permitted).
To regularly accompany the vehicle operator and take measures to ensure the smooth and safe
operation of the vehicle.
To make sure that the backup alarm works properly when the vehicle is in reverse.
To take necessary measures to correct any damage or malfunction reported by any employee.
To establish a “lockout/tagout” procedure and ensure its application any time inspection, repair
or maintenance is performed on the vehicle, regardless of whether it takes place on the road or in
the garage.
Danger! Never get in the hopper area when the engine is running.
Only authorized personnel may do so following a lockout/tagout procedure (see Locking
Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 36).

Safety 9
Employee’s Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the employee:
To enforce all safety measures to meet the requirements established by the employer.
To operate the WITTKE PENDULUM™ only after having received proper instructions and training.
To perform routine daily unit inspections.
To make sure that nobody is near the vehicle before activating any of the controls, and to be
prepared to stop at any indication of possible danger.
To immediately report any damage or malfunction of the vehicle to the employer or supervisor.
IMPORTANT:Do not use damaged equipment.
Things to Do
Inspect the body and all systems at the beginning of each day.
Make sure that the area is clear of any people or possible obstructions.
IMPORTANT:Be extremely cautious in areas where small children may be present.
Wear safety glasses and footwear, gloves, and any other safety equipment when loading and
packing refuse.
Check mirrors, windows, lights, and monitor equipment are clean and adjusted properly.
Use caution when driving with an unevenly distributed load.
Inspect for overhead hazards (e.g. power lines) prior to lifting arms, hoisting body or climbing on
it.
Always use the body safety prop when servicing under the body.
Always use the tailgate safety prop before entering the area between the main body and the
tailgate.
Obey all warning and operation stickers.
Things to Avoid
Do not operate any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or other intoxicants.
Do not talk on a cell phone or listen to loud music while driving.
Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing.
Do not leave the vehicle before it is brought to a complete stop and work brake or parking brake is
applied.
Do not enter the hopper or main body unless the engine is shut off, the key is removed and there is
an out-of-service tag on the steering wheel (see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on
page 36).
Do not hoist the body on uneven ground.
Do not back up the vehicle when the body is raised.

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Do not drive with the tailgate fully open unless it is to unload refuse at the landfill.
Do not use the body safety prop to prop a loaded body.
General Precautions
It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that only qualified employees are assigned to operate this
vehicle.
Read and make sure that you fully understand this manual and all safety decals before operating
this vehicle. Maintenance personnel must also read and understand the Maintenance Manual for
this vehicle.In case of doubt, ask a supervisor for clarifications.
Before every work day, inspect the body, the packing system, and any system that might
compromise public and/or operator safety.
Verify that the accelerator pedal, the steering wheel, mirrors, brakes, and turn signals are in good
working order.
When driving the vehicle, keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times.
Stop the vehicle completely and put on the parking brake before leaving the driving position.
When the vehicle is parked, the parking brake must be applied.
Before activating both arms, operators shall make sure that people and obstructions are far away
from the vehicle. Operators must be able to stop these arms at all times.
WITTKE PENDULUM™ vehicles are primarily designed to be operated by only one person. However,
if Labrie Enviroquip Group customers elect to operate the vehicle with more than one worker,
additional safety items shall be installed to protect the co-worker from hazardous situations.
IMPORTANT:In such cases, Labrie Enviroquip Group must be informed of every and all units that will be operated
by more than one worker. Labrie Enviroquip Group will then determine and supply, at the
customer’s expense, the required safety items. For additional information, please contact LabriePlus
at 1-877-831-8250 in Canada or 1-800-231-2771 in the U.S.
Do not operate this vehicle if there are any signs of damage or incomplete repairs.
Report any doubts that you might have and any safety service requirements regarding this vehicle
to a supervisor.
When removing nylon locknuts, always replace them by new ones.
Never drive this vehicle with the tailgate unlocked.
For any work (including cleaning and inspection) that has to be done between the body and the
chassis, always use the body safety prop. Also, the vehicle must be on level ground.
Before opening and closing the tailgate and/or raising the body, make sure that there is no one
behind the vehicle.
Danger! Operators must adhere to the following precautions at all times. Failure to do so may
result in vehicle and/or property damage, personal injury, or even death.