HEIL DuraPack 5000 2017, Operation Manual

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Issued September 2017
Introduction Copyright 2017, Heil Environmental
Printed in U.S.A.
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DuraPack
®
5000
TO THE OWNER
This manual is designed to help ensure safe, efficient and
proper operation of The Heil Co. d/b/a Heil Environmental
("Heil") DuraPack
®
5000 Rear Loader refuse collection
vehicle (or the unit).
The manual will familiarize you with the unit and will give
you proper operating procedures and tips.
For chassis operation and maintenance instructions, see
the Chassis Owner’s Manual and the DuraPack
®
5000
Service Manual.
As the owner, you have several responsibilities:
You must complete and return the warranty
registration for the unit to Heil.
You must make sure that each operator has the
proper driver’s license.
You must make sure that the operator does not
operate the unit under the influence of drugs or
alcohol.
You must make sure that the unit is properly
maintained to meet all local, state and federal
requirements.
You must keep the vehicle maintained and properly
adjusted to meet the manufacturer’s standards and
recommendations.
You must keep accurate records of daily inspections,
breakdowns, malfunctions, maintenance and repairs
of the unit.
You must make sure that repairs are made that may
affect the safe operation of the unit before it is made
available for operation.
You must provide adequate lighting on the unit for
safe operation under low light or night conditions.
You must provide adequate training for each operator
and mechanic that will operate the unit BEFORE an
operator goes on route or BEFORE a mechanic
performs maintenance or repair procedures.
You must determine if an operator or mechanic has
difficulties reading or understanding this manual.
When a person has difficulties reading or
understanding this manual, you must provide
adequate assistance so that the person does
understand the material in this manual.
You must make sure that each operator uses the
equipment on a route as given in the instructions of
this manual and other manufacturers’ manuals.
You must provide on-going training for each operator
and mechanic that operates the unit.
You must make sure that this manual stays with the
vehicle at all times.
Properly operated and maintained, your DuraPack
®
5000
unit should give you years of low-cost, trouble free service.