Revised 8/2017
Hurricane 500/600 Tier 4
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VACUUM UNIT SET-UP
1.
Perform daily maintenance procedures.
2.
When the trailer is in position, set the wheel chocks to prevent movement when
disconnected from the truck.
3.
Start the diesel engine and idle to build up air pressure and warm up.
4.
Attach vacuum suction hose to inlet pipe on collection hopper.
5.
Using the adjustable jack on the front of the trailer, raise tongue of
Hurricane
off pintle
hook to disconnect from truck. Lower front of trailer, then lower and pin rear jack stands
in such a way that trailer will sit level. Make sure the jack stand pads are sitting on a
concrete surface; use heavy planks as required to maintain a stable foundation.
Use the trailer hydraulic leveling control to raise or lower trailer in lieu of manual crank
jack stand.
6.
Raise front of trailer so that the rear jack stands are carrying weight, then lower and pin
the front jack stands.
7.
When the unit is properly set, it should be level with pressure on all four jack stands.
8.
WARNING: Do not proceed or raise collection hopper unless area around and above unit
is inspected and found to be free of electrical power wires or other obstructions.
9.
Using hopper hydraulic up/down control lever, located near engine, raise collection
hopper to necessary height to clear the collection box, dump truck, container, etc.
10.
When the proper height is reached, reposition safety blocks to the closest hole on the
hydraulic safety struts just above the hydraulic cylinder top, and pin in place. Gradually
lower the hopper until it is resting on the safety strut safety blocks.
11.
WARNING: Do not stand under the collection hopper or get between the collection
hopper and the trailer when the cylinder is in the raised position without the hydraulic
safety strut blocks pinned in place.
12.
WARNING: Do not leave the collection hopper in the raised position without the
hydraulic safety strut blocks pinned in place.
