HEIL PT 1000, 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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LOADING REFUSE MANUALLY (CONTINUED)
Packing Refuse into the Body
CAUTION
The slide in/out and blade up/down operations can push
refuse out of the hopper or break objects. Refuse broken
by the blade can cause moderate or minor injury. Stay
clear of the packer panel during slide in/out and blade up/
down operations.
3. The In-Cab Packer Switch should be ON.
4. Make sure the tailgate is LOCKED.
5. Sweep the refuse from the hopper and pack it into
the body.
a. PULL the slide and blade levers at the same time
and RELEASE the levers. The levers will self-
center at the end of the commanded position by
way of valve internal hydraulic pressure. See the
figure below.
Figure 60. Loading Refuse
b. The slide will move OUT and the blade will move
UP. STOP the blade UP operation when the blade
is at the pinch point with the hopper sill.
c. Watch for refuse that is pushed out of the hopper.
d. PUSH the slide and blade levers at the same time
and RELEASE the levers. The levers will self-
center at the end of the commanded position by
way of valve internal hydraulic pressure. See the
figure below.
e. The slide and blade move and compact the refuse
into the body.
Figure 61. Packing the Refuse
6. Repeat Steps 1 and 5 as necessary to compact the
refuse.
7. Leave the blade against the refuse.
8. Move the refuse container to its pick-up location.