Page 1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND LabriePlus Parts, Service and Warranty (during business hours) Technical Support Service (24 hours) 1-800-231-2771 3630 Stearns Drive Oshkosh, WI 54904 Release date: March 2007 Part #90337...
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Page 3 Parts Department personnel. Any time that you have a problem with a Labrie unit, you should contact your local distributor first. He should be able to provide you with the proper help required (parts or technical advice).
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND Table of Contents GENERAL MAINTENANCE ................1 - 9 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ................1 - 10 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYER ....... 1 - 12 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYEE ....... 1 - 13 FIRE HAZARD ....................1 - 14 “LOCKOUT/TAGOUT”...
Page 6 GENERAL MAINTENANCE AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND Table of Contents 1.14 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ............1 - 54 1.14.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE ................. 1 - 54 1.14.2 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER INSPECTION PROCEDURES ......1 - 55 1.14.3 MAIN HYDRAULIC VALVE ................. 1 - 56 1.14.4 PROPORTIONAL VALVE ................
Page 7 GENERAL MAINTENANCE AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND Table of Contents 1.18 AIR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ..............1 - 100 1.19 SURFACE FINISHING AND PAINTING ............1 - 101 1.20 ALLISON TRANSMISSION PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS ....1 - 102 1.21 AUTOMIZER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHART ......1 - 103...
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Page 9: General Maintenance
Labrie Service and Warranty Department avoided, WILL result in death or for any technical support you may require. serious injury of the user or others.
Page 10: General Precautions
In case of any doubt, see your supervisor for In such a case, Labrie must be clarification. informed of every and all units with a Versa Hand Lifting Arm operated by 2. The Automizer units equipped with more than one worker.
Page 11 1-11 inspect the body, the packing system DANGER and any system that might endanger the safety of the public and/or the 14.Do not get into the hopper compartment operator. or try to repair anything behind the packer when it is working or when the 6.
Page 12: General Responsibilities Of The Employer
If in doubt, contact the manufacturer or any authorized representative. 3. The employer must keep a record of any breakdowns, malfunctions of the vehicle, records of inspection and maintenance. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 13: General Responsibilities Of The Employee
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WHO IS there is nobody near the vehicle before FAMILIAR WITH THE EQUIPMENT. activating any of the controls and must LABRIE EQUIPMENT DECLINES be prepared to stop anything in case of ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR danger. FAILURES RESULTING UNPROPER REPAIRS PERFORMED BY THE END USER.
Page 14: Fire Hazard
DANGER place to drop the load near the maintenance facility (Preferably away from traffic, DO NOT PERFORM ANY REPAIR surface drains and ditches). OR MAINTENANCE ON A VEHICLE THAT HAS NOT BEEN UNLOADED. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 15: Lockout/Tagout" Procedure
1-15 “LOCKOUT/TAGOUT” PROCEDURE PARKING BRAKE It is the employer’s responsibility to establish and apply a “lockout/tagout procedure” for any inspection, repairs or maintenance being done on the vehicle, whether it is on the road or at the shop. Before the “lockout/ tagout”...
Page 16: Body Safety Prop
DANGER FIGURE #1.6 DO NOT USE PROP WITH A LOADED BODY. NEVER STAND UNDER A RAISED AND LOADED BODY. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 17: Tailgate Safety Prop
1-17 TAILGATE SAFETY PROP SAFETY PINS The tailgate safety prop is used to support and keep the tailgate open during inspection or when maintenance is carried out on the vehicle. It is mandatory to install the safety prop each time the tailgate is open for such purpose.
Page 18: Shutdown Procedure
70 PSI. body, crusher panel, packer, etc.). Turn hydraulics, electrical and PUMP SWITCH engine “OFF”. LIGHT Turn off the master switch. Drain the air tanks (Figure #1.8). AIR TANK DRAIN VALVE FIGURE #1.9 FIGURE #1.8 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 19 1-19 MAIN HYDRAULIC TANK (2 DIFFERENT TYPES) BALL VALVE (OPEN) CYLINDRICAL STEEL TANK TANK FIGURE #1.10 NOTE: The hydraulic tank model can vary according to the options installed on the truck. SUCTION LINE MOUNTED VALVE (STEEL TANK) FIGURE #1.11 GENERAL MAINTENANCE...
Page 20: General Cleanliness
Keep clean the contact surface between the body and chassis. Labrie recommends to clean the chassis after every unloading. Make sure that the side step and/or the...
Page 21: Cleaning The Hopper Area
1-21 1.11 CLEANING THE HOPPER AREA The area behind the packer should be cleaned out every day. The packer will not work properly if waste accumulates in this area; it could even cause severe damage to the packer and other related parts. This section indicates the cleaning procedure of the hopper section.
Page 22 FIGURE #1.16 Install safety pin to prevent the floating panel from falling back. FIGURE #1.14 WARNING PREVENT HANDS OR FINGERS FROM BEING CAUGHT AT THE PINCH POINT OF THE FLOATING PANEL. INSTALL THE SAFETY PIN. FIGURE #1.17 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 23 1-23 HOPPER CLEANING PROCEDURE Remove all accumulated dirt under the cylinder brackets and side rails (Figure #1.18) using a scraper or pressurized water. 10. Rake small piece of garbage towards the clean out traps (Figure #1.19). Finish cleaning the area with pressurized water. 11.
Page 24: Packer Maintenance
1.5 “Lockout/ intensive use of the packer, (1000 to 3000 Tagout procedure”). cycles per day), Labrie recommends that a visual inspection of the packer and its Start the engine, engage the components to be performed daily by the hydraulic system.
Page 25 1-25 PACKER INSPECTION PACKER INSPECTION PROCEDURE (cont’d) PROCEDURE (cont’d) Visually inspect both hopper side Verify cylinder rods for scratches rails packer rollers that may cause the cylinder to leak (Figure #1.21 & #1.22) for oil. In this case, the cylinder must premature wear.
Page 26: Limit Switch Adjustment
MAINTENANCE OR INSPECTION IS CARRIED OUT ON THE VEHICLE. PROXIMITY SWITCH NOTE : Optional proximity switches can also be installed on the vehicle but the CYLINDER adjustment procedure remains the same FINGER (see Figure # 1.24A). FIGURE #1.24A AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 27 1-27 1.12.2 LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT (Cont’d) PACKER LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Ensure that the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is tagged out for maintenance purposes (refer to the section 1.5 “Lockout/ Tagout procedure”). Start the engine, engage the hydraulic pump.
Page 28 #1.27 (Limit switch is CYLINDER “clicked”). The lever may require FINGER to be bent or twisted to properly LEVER activate the limit switch at this exact position. FIGURE #1.27 PACKER “EXTEND” LIMIT SWITCH FIGURE #1.26 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 29 1-29 1.12.2 LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT (Cont’d) PACKER LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE PACKER LIMIT SWITCH Locate the limit switch on the right- ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE hand side vehicle (Figure #1.29). To adjust the ”packer retract” limit switch, retract the packer to 1” 10.
Page 30: Replacing Sliding Shoes And Wear Pad
DANGER SECURE THE AREA AROUND THE PATH OF THE ARM WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR. SLIDING SHOE FIGURE #1.30 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 31 1-31 1.12.4 SLIDING SHOE REPLACEMENT View from behind the packer (packer fully retracted) (cont’d) SLIDING SHOE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE If the packer is not fully retracted, press the yellow button on the packer control station to retract it. Turn the hydraulic pump and the engine off.
Page 32: Sliding Shoe Replacement
DO NOT CLIMB INTO THE HOPPER WHILE THE PACKER IS 14. Remove the old sliding shoe and MOVING. tubing. Make sure to remove the welds on the floor guide using a grinder. SLIDING SHOE WELDS FLOOR GUIDE FIGURE #1.34 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 33 1-33 1.12.4 SLIDING SHOE REPLACEMENT SLIDING SHOE (cont’d) REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE SLIDING SHOE 18. Retract the packer. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 19. Weld both sliding shoes to the 15. Align the new sliding shoe in front packer (Figure #1.37). of the packer and slowly extend the packer to make the sliding shoe 20.
Page 34: Wear Pad Replacement
DO NOT CLIMB INTO THE side wall to be able to remove the HOPPER WHILE THE PACKER IS left side rail (Figure #1.42-43). MOVING. DANGER SECURE THE AREA AROUND THE PATH OF THE ARM WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 35 1-35 1.12.5 WEAR PAD REPLACEMENT (cont’d) HOPPER WALL WEAR PAD BOLTS (4) REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Remove stitch welds to release the side rails. 10. Remove both side rails. SIDE PANEL FIGURE #1.42 HOPPER WALL BOLTS (4) FIGURE #1.39 Note : The model of the side panel varies according to the FIGURE #1.43 options installed.
Page 36 Stitch welds that hold the rail into position, should be cut out in order to release the side rail. SIDE RAIL FIGURE #1.45 Left-hand side spacers : Always re-install otherwise damage could occur to the roller assembly. FIGURE #1.46 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 37 1-37 1.12.5 WEAR PAD REPLACEMENT (cont’d) WEAR PAD REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WEAR PAD REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 14. Remove and replace both wear pads (Figure #1.45) and retract the 11. When both side rails are removed, packer. start the engine and engage the hydraulic pump.
Page 38: Packer Removal
Remove the lower bolts (4) of left side wall to be able to remove the left side rail (Figure #1.52-53). DANGER APPLY THE LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE AT ALL TIMES WHEN MAINTENANCE OR INSPECTION IS CARRIED OUT ON THE VEHICLE. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 39 1-39 1.12.6 PACKER REMOVAL (Cont’d) PACKER REMOVAL PROCEDURE (cont’d) HOPPER WALL BOLTS (4) Remove stitch welds to release the side rails. 10. Remove both side rails. 11. When both side rails are removed, start the engine and engage the hydraulic pump. 12.
Page 40 FIGURE #1.55 the hydraulic cylinders (see Figure #1.44). 18. Remove packer roller assemblies from the follower panels (Figure #1.55). GREASING HOSES (Located under the follower panel) ACCESS COVER CYLINDER PINS FIGURE #1.56 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 41 1-41 1.12.6 PACKER REMOVAL (cont’d) DANGER PACKER REMOVAL PROCEDURE APPLY THE LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE AT ALL TIMES WHEN 19. Fold the follower panels over the MAINTENANCE OR INSPECTION IS packer. CARRIED OUT ON THE VEHICLE. 20. Weld the follower panels to the packer.
Page 42: Floor Guide Replacement Procedure
Mark the exact location of both floor guides to ensure the proper positioning of the new ones. Using a grinder or cutting tool, remove the floor guides by cutting the stitch welds (Figure #1.59). AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 43 1-43 1.12.7 FLOOR GUIDE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (Cont’d) STITCH WELDS FLOOR GUIDES FIGURE #1.59 GENERAL MAINTENANCE...
Page 44 16. Retract slowly the packer under the rails until the end of the packer stroke. Keep the packer centered with the hopper, re-install the side rails then tack the floor guides to the hopper floor (Figure #1.62). FIGURE #1.62 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 45: Packer Roller Replacement
1-45 1.12.7 FLOOR GUIDE REPLACEMENT 1.12.8 PACKER ROLLER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (Cont’d) Packer rollers need to be replaced when FLOOR GUIDE damaged, showing excessive wear or flat REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE spots. 17. Extend the packer to the middle of PACKER ROLLER the hopper; verify the alignment REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE with the hopper side rails.
Page 46 Disengage the hydraulic pump and shut the engine “OFF”. Remove the floating panel axis pin on both side of the hopper (Figure #1.67). DANGER SECURE THE AREA AROUND THE PATH WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR. Continued next page. . . AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 47: Floating Panel Removal And Wear Pad Replacement
1-47 1.12.9 FLOATING PANEL REMOVAL AND FLOATING PANEL REMOVAL AND WEAR PAD REPLACEMENT (Cont’d) WEAR PAD REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING Remove the floating panel from PREVENT HANDS OR FINGERS the hopper using a lifting device. FROM BEING CAUGHT AT THE PINCH POINT OF THE FLOATING Remove retaining screws holding PANEL.
Page 48 (Figure #1.68), remove both cylinder pins and retract the packer. Remove the roller assemblies on follower panels (See section 1.12.8). DANGER SECURE THE AREA AROUND THE PATH OF THE ARM WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 49: Packer Cylinder Replacement
FIGURE #1.69 new cylinder. 15. Replace the faulty cylinder with a new one. Contact the Labrie’s Service Department replacement under warranty. 16. Install the cylinder fingers on the new cylinders.
Page 50: Crusher Panel Maintenance
Grease the cylinder heads of the crusher panel by using the greasing points. Grease also the crusher panel bushings. CYLINDER AXLE GREASING GREASING POINT POINT (BUSHINGS) GREASING POINT CYLINDER HEAD CYLINDER AXLE NOTE : The crusher panel is optional. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 51: Tailgate And Body Hinges Maintenance
1-51 1.13.2 TAILGATE SEAL AND HINGES 1.13 TAILGATE AND BODY HINGES INSPECTION MAINTENANCE Tailgate hinge pins must not have any sign 1.13.1 TAILGATE LOCKING MECHANISM of wear or metal fatigue. The retaining bolts must be kept tight (Figure #1.71). It is important to lubricate the tailgate The tailgate rubber seal must not show any hinges and the locking mechanism with sign of damage.
Page 52: Body/Chassis Hinges Inspection
Any crack must be and a warning buzzer sounds as soon as reported, and repaired by QUALIFIED the body is about one foot above the personnel. Contact the Labrie Service chassis. Adjust the limit switch accordingly. Department for technical support, if required.
Page 53: Tailgate Limit Switch Adjustment
1-53 1.13.5 TAILGATE LIMIT SWITCH Apply the following procedure to adjust the ADJUSTMENT limit switch located next to hydraulic cylinder (tailgate unlocked). Automizer units are equipped with a limit switch located at the top of the left-hand LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT side tailgate cylinder (Figure #1.77.
Page 54: Hydraulic System Maintenance
It is recommended to have the hydraulic Manufacturer’s warranty on hydraulic fluid tested and analyzed by a lab to prevent pumps provided or sold by Labrie Equipment hydraulic system or pump breakdown. This Ltd. could be declared void if the hydraulic...
Page 55: Hydraulic Cylinder Inspection Procedures
1-55 1.14.2 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER INSPECTION Check that all cylinder caps are firmly PROCEDURES tightened and there are no leaks. All leaks must be repaired immediately by replacing To maintain proper working order and damaged or faulty cylinders. Lubricate and extend cylinder life, it is essential to inspect inspect all cylinders’...
Page 56: Main Hydraulic Valve
1.15 “Hydraulic Pressure Adjustment”. To get more information regarding specific options, refer to the proper section of the manual included with the vehicle documentation or contact the Labrie Service Department. MAIN HYDRAULIC VALVE TAILGATE PACKER BODY HOIST FIGURE #1.79...
Page 57: Proportional Valve
1-57 1.14.4 PROPORTIONAL VALVE VALVE SECTION DESCRIPTION: Automizer units use an extra valve stack • Input/Output cover: to control the arm, the chute and the crusher (Provided with main relief valve) panel (if equipped) (Figure #1.80). This • Crusher panel section (optional; not valve is on/off or proportional type, meaning shown): that the amount of flow coming out of it will...
Page 58 1-58 ELECTRICAL COILS INPUT/OUTPUT COVER FIGURE #1.81 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 59: Proportional Valve Pressure Adjustment
1-59 1.14.4A PROPORTIONAL VALVE PRESSURE PROPORTIONAL VALVE MAIN ADJUSTMENT RELIEF ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE The following step by step pressure adjustment procedure explains how to Apply the lockout / tagout adjust the pressure of each function of the procedure. Versa Hand arm. Note that the dump valve pressure (if equipped) must be set Before making any adjustments, properly before making any adjustments to...
Page 60 1-60 0-4000PSI PRESSURE GAGE (Part# HYF00910) CONTROL QUICK LEVER COUPLER QUICK COUPLER (Part# HYF10195) MAIN RELIEF VALVE ADJUSTMENT SCREW AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 61: Hydraulic Tank Inspection Procedure
1-61 1.14.5 HYDRAULIC TANK INSPECTION HYDRAULIC TANK PROCEDURE INSPECTION PROCEDURE Verify that the oil in the reservoir is clean Ensure that the parking brake is and always at the appropriate level. The applied and the vehicle is tagged oil must be clean and not colored. out for maintenance purposes (refer to the section 1.5...
Page 62 1-62 HYDRAULIC TANK OIL TEMP/LEVEL Front View GAGE SUCTION LINE FILLER BREATHER BALL VALVE Rear view FILTER ELEMENT HOUSING FIGURE #1.83 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 63 1-63 SUCTION FILTER BREATHER CAP SAFETY VALVE OIL TEMP./LEVEL GAGE F I L L E R ACCESS PANEL FIGURE #1.83A GENERAL MAINTENANCE...
Page 64: Hydraulic Oil Replacement Procedure
Insert the hand inside and clean the interior with the dry and clean IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO MIX cloth. DIFFERENT BRAND NAMES AND/ OR GRADES OF OIL IN THE SAME RESERVOIR. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 65 1-65 HYDRAULIC FLUID REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (Cont’d) 12. Change the return filter element (twice a year). 13. Refill the tank until oil reaches the 3/4 of the oil gage. Use a high quality oil, that has good performance in cold weather(if applicable), such as SHELL TELLUS T32 or equivalent (See the Lubrication section for...
Page 66: Filter Element Replacement Procedure
Reinstall the filter head cover. WARNING STEEL TANK CHANGE RETURN FILTER SHOWN ELEMENT AFTER THE FIRST 50 HOURS OF OPERATION. FIGURE #1.84 CYLINDRICAL TANK SHOWN FILTER ELEMENT FILTER HEAD COVER RETAINING COVER BOLTS (4) FIGURE #1.85 FIGURE #1.86 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 67: Strainer Cleaning Procedure
1-67 1.14.8 STRAINER CLEANING PROCEDURE STRAINER CLEANING PROCEDURE STRAINER CLEANING PROCEDURE Disengage the hydraulic pump and turn off the engine. Ensure that the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is tagged Clean around the filler cap and out for maintenance purposes remove it.
Page 68 12. Replace the seal if necessary and re-install the strainer. 13. Refer to the hydraulic fluid replacement procedure for filling FIGURE #1.89 up the tank and ensure there is no leak. *Cylindrical tank shown Bolts Seal Strainer AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 69 1-69 Strainer Seal FIGURE #1.89A GENERAL MAINTENANCE...
Page 70: Dual Vane Pump
45 GPM. All excess flow is sent back to the hydraulic tank. When the pump is not engaged, all the oil returns to the hydraulic tank. FIGURE #1.91 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 71: Pressurizing The Tank System
1-71 1.14.10 PRESSURIZING THE TANK SYSTEM Cavitation is defined as the formation of air pockets in a moving fluid. The presence of air in the hydraulic oil produces cavitation inside the pump, generating excessive wear and noise. Cavitation forms after replacing hydraulic components or after flushing the hydraulic system.
Page 72: Pump Inspection
3.3 “Troubleshooting guide. WARNING IF THE UNIT HAS TO BE DRIVEN AWAY FOR REPAIRS ON THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, REMOVE THE DRIVE SHAFT BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE PUMP BEFORE RESTARTING THE ENGINE. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 73: Hydraulic Pressure Adjustment
1-73 Ball-end Hex Key (Metric & SAE) 1.15 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT 1.15.1 BODY FUNCTION MAIN RELIEF VALVE ADJUSTMENT The vane pump that controls the body function may have its own relief valve. This relief valve has to be set before the main relief valve on the directionnal control valve.
Page 74 The flow control that controls the flow for all body functions is the one on the closest section of the input shaft. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 75 1-75 MAIN RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT 0-4000 PSI PRESSURE GAGE Make sure the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is tagged out for maintenance purposes (refer to the Lockout/Tagout procedure). Start the engine. Engage the hydraulic system. Hook a 0-4000 PSI pressure gage on the quick connect located on the hydraulic valve.
Page 76: Arm Vane Pump Relief Valve Adjustment (Cont'd)
420 PSI (plus or minus 30 PSI) with the engine at IDLE. If you’re not able to do so, turn the main relief (F) on 1 turn. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 77 1-77 GENERAL MAINTENANCE...
Page 78: Arm Functions Adjustment Procedure
Install the control lever here to retract the telescopic arm. The flow is limited mechanically by two movement restrictors located on each section. To adjust the cycle time of the arm refer to section 1.15.5 “Arm Speed Adjustment Procedure”. FIGURE #1.102 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 79 1-79 GRABBER LOAD SENSE RELIEF MOVEMENT RESTRICTORS FIGURE #1.103 FIGURE #1.104 ARM OPERATING PRESSURE AND CYCLE TIMES Arm function Pressure setting Cycle Time 2000 PSI 5.2/4.2 sec. Arm Extend / Retract Grabber Up / Down 2000 PSI 4.5/3.5 sec. Grabber Close 1200 PSI (load sense) Less than 3 sec.
Page 80: Grabber Load Sense Relief
“grabber open” load sense relief valve at 2000 PSI + ¼ turn INSTALL PRESSURE GAGE HERE Reference value that varies according to use. This pressure can be adjusted FIGURE #1.106 according to client’s needs. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 81 1-81 “Grabber close” relief adjustment screw “Grabber open” relief Main Relief Valve adjustment screw GENERAL MAINTENANCE...
Page 82: Arm Speed Adjustment
PATH OF THE ARM WHILE Limiting the stroke of the spools is CARRYING OUT THESE limiting the amount of oil (flow) going ADJUSTMENTS. through them. Controlling the flow of oil means controlling the speed of the arm. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 83: Body Hoist Inspection And Replacement Procedure
1-83 1.16.1 BODY HOIST INSPECTION 1.16 BODY HOIST INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE The body hoist should be visually inspected every week as part of regular maintenance. Because of its frequent use, the body hoist needs to be inspected to ensure the proper Check for leaks, cracks and loose parts operation at all times.
Page 84 Less that 1/8” If the gap between the gland and gap here the tube is higher than 1/8 inch: You must call Labrie Equipment’s FIGURE #1.110 Service & Warranty Department immediately at 1-877-4LABRIE. In the event that the gap between...
Page 85: Body Hoist Replacement
1-85 1.16.2 BODY HOIST REPLACEMENT TOP OF THE BODY HOIST BODY HOIST REPLACEMENT LOCKNUT PROCEDURE Ensure that the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is tagged out for maintenance purposes (refer to the section 1.5 “Lockout/ Tagout procedure”). Remove the locknut at the top of the cylinder cover (Figure #1.112).
Page 86 15. Lubricate the cover and the base pillow blocks (Figure #1.115 & # 1.116). 16. Lift the body, store the safety prop and check for proper operation. COVER PILLOW BLOCKS FIGURE #1.116 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 87: Arm General Maintenance
1-87 1.17 ARM GENERAL MAINTENANCE Apply the following inspection procedure: To keep the arm in good working order, ARM INSPECTION PROCEDURE reduce down time and risk of accidents, a preventive maintenance program must be Make sure to park the vehicle on a implemented and followed thoroughly.
Page 88 1-88 MOUNTING BOLTS (on the body) BOLT LOCKS FIGURE #1.117 FIGURE #1.120 HOSES CHAINS FIGURE #1.118 FIGURE #1.121 ROLLERS AND BOLTS BEARINGS FIGURE #1.119 FIGURE #1.122 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 89 1-89 The rollers of the grabber trolley are equipped with wear pads. When the gap between both wear pads and the guide ROLLER WEAR totals ¼ inch or more, they have to be replaced. For example: if there’s a 0,125-inch gap between the right wear pad and the guide and there’s a 0,125-inch gap between the left wear pad and the guide, the total gap is 0,250 or ¼...
Page 90: Grabber And Arm Limit Switches
NOTE:There’s no adjustment procedure Extend the arm (or close the for this limit switch. grabber) and see if the warning lights start to flash when the arm is moving out. If not, adjust the lever accordingly. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 91 1-91 DANGER GRABBER LIMIT SWITCH DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY IN THE PATH OF THE ARM WHILE CARRYING OUT THESE ADJUSTMENTS. There’s also a limit switch located at the bottom of the arm (Figure #1.124 B). This allows the arm motor(s) to stop when the grabber is down and ensure that the tension of the chains is adequate.
Page 92 (Figure #1.125). When the grabber passes the Auto-closing limit switch (Figure GRABBER #1.126), a signal is sent to the On/Off CLOSED valve coil to close the grabber. FIGURE #1.126 AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 93: Grabber Auto-Closing
1-93 1.17.3 GRABBER AUTO-CLOSING (cont’d) 1.17.4 ADJUSTING THE GRABBER AUTO- CLOSING SYSTEM To make sure the “Grabber Auto-Closing” The Grabber Auto-Closing system is is working properly, apply the following controlled by a limit switch located on the procedure. side of the arm (figure 1.128). To adjust GRABBER AUTO-CLOSING the system apply the following procedure.
Page 94 When the grabber is closing, tighten the screws and perform a few up and down cycles of the grabber. Each time the grabber is raised, the grabber fingers should close automatically so the grabber will not hit the truck. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 95: Grab Pack
1-95 1.17.5 GRAB PACK The Grab Pack switch (see Figure #3.33 of Operator Manual) enables the packer to automatically start cycling about 4 seconds after the grabber is closed. This will give the arm enough time to reach the hopper and dump the cart before the packer starts to pack.
Page 96: Arm Chains
When no more suspension adjustment is possible because SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT the bushing is touching the bottom of the slot, remove the offset link on each side of the chain. BUSHING BOTTOM OF OFFSET THE SLOT LINKS AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 97 1-97 It may be also necessary to adjust the Close the grabber completely and grabber chains when the grabber is not make sure that the cylinders are centered with the arm. fully deployed. The chains MUST not be too tight. If so, loosen the GRABBER CHAINS ADJUSTMENT chains as decribed at the step 4.
Page 98: Arm Bottom Roller
To avoid this situation, apply the proper lubricant to the greasing point once a week. For more information, see the Lubrication section. SLOT BOTTOM ROLLER BUSHING SIDE PLATE GREASING POINT AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 99: Arm And Grabber Lock Valves
1-99 1.17.8 ARM AND GRABBER LOCK VALVES These lock valves are preset in factory. The Versa Hand arm is equipped with For any problems, please call LabriePlus three lock valves. The one on the hose support prevents the grabber from closing by itself (A), the one on the top of the arm prevent the grabber going down by itself (B) and the one on the right-hand side of...
Page 100: Air System Maintenance
The same thing occurs when the packer is DRAIN COCK activated; when pressing the green button on the packer control station, an electric FIGURE #1.133 signal is sent to the air-valve that controls AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
Page 101: Surface Finishing And Painting
1-101 1.18 AIR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE DANGER (cont’d) To avoid affecting control of packer or USE APPROPRIATE “LOCKOUT/ other system on the vehicle (especially TAGOUT” PROCEDURE AT ALL under cold weather conditions), Apply the TIMES. following procedure: AIR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE DRYER Ensure that the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is tagged...
Page 102: Allison Transmission Programming Parameters
#1.139) may be used to program the Allison FIGURE #1.139 ECU and verify if the signals are properly reaching the computer and verify the fault code. To tap onto the ECU, Labrie uses the OUTPUT: following wires on the Allison connector: INPUT: #112: PTO ENABLE OUTPUT: Active when the PTO switch is “ON”...
Page 103: Automizer Preventive Maintenance Chart
1-103 1.21 AUTOMIZER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHART AUTOMIZER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHART COMPONENT / EACH VERIFICATION SECTION MONTHLY WEEKLY DAILY YEAR SYSTEM – Check oil level in tank and Hydraulic system 1.14.5 refill if necessary. – Check if the ball valve is open on main tank.
Page 104 – Check for proper operation. Air tanks 1.17 – Drain. Air system 1.17 – Check for leaks. Safety systems – Check proper operation (tailgate alarm and special devices). 1.13.4 1.13.5 Automated Arm – Check all pivots. 1.17 – Check hydraulic pressure. AUTOMIZER VERSA HAND...
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