Keith LeakProof III Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL 

LeakProof III

        

 

 

 

 

 

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DOC06436  Rev B

Introduction

We at KEITH Manufacturing Co. are very happy you have decided to equip your trailer with the KEITH

®

 

WALKING FLOOR

®

 system.  We take great pride in manufacturing the simplest, lowest maintenance self-

unloading system available.  Installing the KEITH

®

 

WALKING FLOOR

®

 system in your trailer provides you 

with the versatility to load or unload virtually any type of material. 

The following pages contain information on the operation of your KEITH

®

 

WALKING FLOOR

®

 system.  

Further support and safety documents (manuals, brochures, and product specs) can be viewed or 

downloaded from our website at www.KeithWalkingFloor.com.

In addition, we have provided general information on the type of hydraulic wet kit that will be needed to 

operate your system.  Please contact a KEITH sales representative or visit our website for more specific 

recommendations regarding pumps, filters, pressure relief valves and approved equivalent equipment.  

It is critical to adhere to the outlined hydraulic wet kit specifications.  Failure to follow the guidelines 

concerning required operation pressures can lead to system failure due to excessive heat buildup.

Please review the entire manual before operating the KEITH

®

 

WALKING FLOOR

®

 system.  If you have 

any questions, please call 541-475-3802 or email [email protected] where our support team 

will happily assist you.

Thank you again for putting your trust in our company!

Sincerely,

R. Mark Foster
President

DOC06344   Rev A

Summary of Contents for LeakProof III

Page 1: ...OWNER OPERATOR MANUAL Released 2023 04 17 DOC06436 Rev B 2023 KEITH Manufacturing Co All Rights Reserved KEITH KEITH logo and WALKING FLOOR are registered trademarks of KEITH Manufacturing Co Equipme...

Page 2: ...al Wet Kit Specifications 2 2 2 Floor to Wet Kit Diagram 3 2 3 Floor Speed vs Pump Flow Rate 4 3 0 Operation 5 3 1 Oil Flow Diagram 5 3 2 Start Up 6 3 3 Standard Operating Procedures 6 4 0 Maintenance...

Page 3: ...ithWalkingFloor com In addition we have provided general information on the type of hydraulic wet kit that will be needed to operate your system Please contact a KEITH sales representative or visit ou...

Page 4: ...Manufacturing Co s sole liability under this warranty and the owner s sole and exclusive remedy is limited to repair or replacement of the defective part s at a facility authorized by KEITH Manufactur...

Page 5: ...excessive heat over 140 F 60 C due to a bad hydraulic pump on the truck or hydraulic wet kit or improper operation of the unloading system for example not fully opening and closing the ball valve Def...

Page 6: ...Name _______________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________ City State Prov _____________________________...

Page 7: ...e floor with the doors closed 2 DO NOT Stand behind the trailer or in the discharge area 3 DO NOT Make adjustments to the unloading mechanism with the floor operating 4 DO NOT Operate the unloader whe...

Page 8: ...er head DF 15 25 MF 2215 25 0 2 0 Filter element LE 10 or LE 30 The filter element should be changed after 6 hours initially and then every 6 months thereafter This may vary with the operating environ...

Page 9: ...pump TRAILER 1 Female quick coupler to be on return line Line from switching valve port stamped RES 2 Male quick coupler to be on pressure line Line to switching valve port stamped PUMP If you have an...

Page 10: ...tractor unload RPM in relation to floor movement is as follows Truck RPM Pump Output Floor Movement 950 RPM 30 gallon 7 3 ft minute 1270 RPM 40 gallon 9 8 ft minute 1430 RPM 45 gallon 11 1 ft minute 1...

Page 11: ...ylinders as shown in Blocked by check valve Note Phase 2 requires more pressure than phase 1 Phase 3 The 2 cylinder completes its full stroke opening the check valve and allowing the oil in the 3 cyli...

Page 12: ...check will help determine this information Be sure that your entire wet kit system meets the requirements of the hydraulic wet kit specifications in this booklet 3 3 Standard Operating Procedures UNL...

Page 13: ...SPEED OF FLOOR IN RELATION TO ENGINE RPM With a Fuller 13 or 15 speed transmission a bottom mount 118 series 442 489 Chelsea power take off and a Commercial p 51 pump with a 2 1 2 gear the tractor unl...

Page 14: ...maintenance program as loose floor bolts will cause serious damage to floor slats After the first week of operation you must check and tighten the lower cross drive clamps that fasten the cross drive...

Page 15: ...ll rear position and the switching valve has switched you may not have enough oil pressure Less pressure is required to move the load than to pull the slats 1 3 at a time under the load 5 2 Check Valv...

Page 16: ...lve at the rear end of the cylinder 2 has malfunctioned Replace the check valve Specific trouble All cylinders extend together toward the rear while loading Solution The control valve is bypassing or...

Page 17: ...arts list in the Parts Catalog to identify parts by given numbers Replacing a Check Valve LEAKPROOF III DRIVE REPLACING A CHECK VALVE Replacing a KEITH LEAKPROOF III Drive check valve is a simple proc...

Page 18: ...loor com Toll Free 800 547 6161 Phone 1 541 475 3802 6 0 Contact Information KEITH Manufacturing Co World Headquarters USA 401 NW Adler St P O Box 1 Madras OR 97741 Toll Free 800 547 6161 Phone 1 541...

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