HEIL DuraPack 5000 2017, Operation Manual

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Issued September 2017
On-Route Operation Procedures Copyright 2017, Heil Environmental
Printed in U.S.A.
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DuraPack
®
5000
PACKING ON-THE-MOVE
Heil DuraPack
®
5000 units can pack on-the move. The
operator does this manually while on the riding step (if
equipped) between stops. Some units will not do this
because of transmission options or customer-specified
configurations. Contact Customer Support at 866-275-4345
for more information about these units.
DANGER
Use only the riding step provided to travel on the outside of
the unit during collection activities. Use hand holds
provided and maintain at least 3 points of contact. Failure
to obey these instructions can result in serious injury or
death.
DANGER
Do not use riding step when vehicle speed is more than 10
MPH or to travel more than 2 tenths (0.2) of a mile. Do not
use riding step when vehicle operates in reverse. Always
face vehicle when using riding step.
ACHIEVING PAYLOADS
Read this section for advice and tips on how to pack
the most efficient loads with your unit.
Payloads in any refuse/waste handling vehicle will vary
greatly, depending on the type of material loaded. Dry bulk
cardboard and reconstruction/building materials,
Styrofoam, foam packing materials, loose plastic, etc.
cannot be compressed and packed as effectively as wet,
soft, garbage type materials. If dry materials can be mixed
with some wet material, more effective payloads can be
achieved.
Follow these techniques to attain greater efficiency in
packing the load in your unit:
1. After you empty the first few bins, the body begins to
fill and material can begin to “fall back” into the
hopper
2. If the route allows, mix some wet bins in with dry
bins. This helps compact the dry material more. Wet
material also helps lubricate the body, which results
in better packing.