HEIL PT 1000, Operation Manual

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Issued September 2017
Introduction Copyright 2017, Heil Environmental
Printed in U.S.A.
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PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE (CONTINUED)
Roll Bar – This option allows an operator to load refuse from a commercial refuse container into the hopper with the assist
of a roll bar. The operator first secures the refuse container with the latch bar, then uses the controls to lift the refuse
container and tilt the container which dumps the refuse into the hopper. The roll bar rests about half way up from the
bottom of the refuse container.
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.
WARNING
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.
Riding Step – The riding steps are on the street and curb sides of the tailgate. You use the riding step and grab handles
when it is necessary to ride on the rear of the unit for short distances while on route. Make sure you use both of the grab
handles and the riding step.
Side Access Doors – The side access doors are located on the front, curb and street sides of the body. Use these doors
for access to the body for cleaning or other maintenance tasks. MAKE SURE the unit is in lock-out condition and the keys
are removed from the ignition and in the operator’s control BEFORE you enter the side doors. Always use the step
assemblies when you use the side access doors. BE CAREFUL at all times when you use the step assemblies. Maintain
good balance with at least two feet and one hand, or one foot and two hands, firmly in place at all time.
Slide (Upper Panel) Assembly – You move the slide assembly OUT while you move the packer blade UP to load refuse
into the hopper. You move the blade IN while you move the packer blade DOWN to push the refuse into the body.
Slide/Blade Controls – The operator uses these controls to operate the slide assembly and the packer blade to open the
hopper to load refuse and to move refuse from the hopper into the body.