Efco SWAPLOADER SL-518, Parts And Operation Manual

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Section II: Installation
2.0.INS.SL-518
STABILIZER INSTALLATION (OPTION)
1.
The hoist installation for a unit with the stabilizer option is much the same as that for
the standard unit except that a three-section hydraulic control valve is used. (See
Pg. 6-6 for Manual Control or Pg. 6-8 for Air Controls for the correct installation and
plumbing diagrams for a hoist with three control circuits in the Option section of the
manual).
2.
The following diagram gives the approximate position of the stabilizer roller from the
top of the truck chassis frame rail with the mounts as provided by SwapLoader.
When extended down, the roller should touch the ground only when the vehicle is
loading a heavy
container. Therefore, with the truck
empty, leave 2 to 3 inches of
clearance between the
ground and the roller.
Also, you will need to
check that when the
roller is up in the
transport position it does
not interfere with any part of the
rear axle, rear suspension, or
brake components. If some
interference will occur, you may slant
the stabilizer mounting back
from the vertical position until
you leave enough
clearance. This can be
achieved by cutting the truck
chassis frame rails off at an angle
before installing the stabilizer mounts. Do
not slant the mounting more than eight degrees
(about a 14:2 pitch).
3.
Once the required position of the stabilizer has been determined,
install as shown on
Pg. 6-12 in the Options section of the hoist manual
(field weld size requirements are also indicated on this page).
NOTE:
PRIOR TO ANY WELDING, CONSULT THE TRUCK MANUFACTURER FOR ANY SPECIAL
PRECAUTIONS THAT MAY NEED TO BE TAKEN. TYPICALLY, THE BATTERIES MUST BE DISCONNECTED
AND THE GROUND LEAD FROM THE WELDER SHOULD BE CONNECTED AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE
PART BEING WELDED TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF ARCHING ACROSS BEARINGS, GEARS, ETC.
NOTE:
THE HOIST MAIN FRAME IS MADE FROM HIGH STRENGTH LOW ALLOY STEEL. USE AN APPROPRIATE
WELDING PROCESS.
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