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Operating the A

LLEY

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ATOR 

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IGHT

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• Bolt locks;

• Pivots;

• Grabber;

• Hoses and connections;

• Cylinders.

8.

CHECK for loose nuts and bolts.

9.

CHECK limit switches. REFER to the 

Maintenance Manual

 for more details.

En Route

Consult with your supervisor for specific rules regarding driving the Automated Side Loader in your 
location.

I

MPORTANT

:

Please remember the following important points:

The tailgate MUST BE fully CLOSED with BOTH safety pins in place.

ENSURE hopper cover is CLOSED (if equipped) or crusher panel is RAISED (if equipped).

ENSURE the body is FIRMLY SEATED on the chassis.

Summary of Contents for ALLEY-GATOR RIGHT-HAND

Page 1: ...ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HANDTM OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

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Page 4: ...of use of refuse body parts components or assemblies cost of rental equipment facilities or services resulting from downtime claims from third parties including customers of injury or damage of property cost of towing transporting or storing equipment cost of lodging and transportation for any persons All risks and damages incidental or otherwise are entirely the responsibility of the user Labrie ...

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Page 7: ...23 Grease Manifold 23 Pilot Operated Check Valves 24 Environmental Spill Kit optional 24 Access Ladder Proximity Switch optional 24 IQAN MDM Master Control Module 25 Fire Extinguisher 26 First Aid Kit 27 Triangle Kit 27 Global Motion Sensors optional 27 Rear Vision Camera optional 27 Hopper Camera Side Door Camera optional 28 Hoist Safety Prop 28 Tailgate Safety Pins 29 Tailgate Safety Prop 29 Saf...

Page 8: ... Control Module 50 Lift Controls 50 Joystick Thumbswitch 50 Auxiliary Arm Controls 51 Operating Position Switch 53 Operating the ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HANDTM 55 Prior to Vehicle Operation 55 Qualified Operators Only 55 Operator Pre Trip Inspection Prior to Starting the Vehicle 56 Arm Inspection Procedure 56 En Route 58 Loading the Hopper 59 Auto Packing 61 ASL Body Capacity 61 Preparing to Drive to th...

Page 9: ...cated see lubrication decal affixed to the side of body for details Factory lubrication is adequate for production and transport purposes only In addition the return filter element must be replaced after 50 hours of use Refer to the maintenance manual for instructions Mission Statement Labrie Enviroquip Group is dedicated to provide innovative designs customized quality equipment and elite custome...

Page 10: ...OR RIGHT HAND TM uses a special type of packing system that is perfect for organic collection the Pendulum Packer system Also the ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HAND TM offers a wide array of features its hopper is leak free has no blade and no clean out door The single stage packing cylinders are located outside the hopper protected from trash and waste products The Pendulum packing system eliminates trash bu...

Page 11: ...3 The hopper is the area of the body where refuse is dumped The packer is the piece of equipment that pushes refuse into the body The tailgate is the rear pivotal door that prevents refuse from exiting the body during collection At landfill the tailgate is raised to enable the discharge of refuse Figure 1 3 Pendulum type packer left tailgate right Figure 1 4 Hopper ...

Page 12: ...located see Figure 1 5 as well as the arm joystick see Figure 1 6 and the auxiliary arm gripper controls if equipped see Figure 1 7 Figure 1 5 In cab control console standard version left built in version right Figure 1 6 Arm joystick Figure 1 7 Auxiliary arm gripper controls optional w deadman switch right ...

Page 13: ...mpleted or otherwise expressly authorized by Labrie or an authorized Labrie distributor Repairs or modifications which have been authorized by Labrie or an authorized Labrie distributor that are performed by personnel which is not qualified to perform such repairs or modifications Normal wear item parts including without limitation oils fluids filters tracks rollers wear shoes tailgate seals chain...

Page 14: ...E MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR USE LEGALITY OF OPERATION IN ANY JURISDICTION OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND OR NATURE LABRIE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE NO OTHER PERSON FIRM CORPORATION INCLUDING THE LABRIE DISTRIBUTOR CAN BIND LABRIE TO ANY WARRANTY OTHER THAN THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE MODIFY SAID WARRANTY Labrie ...

Page 15: ...175A Route Marie Victorin Levis QC G7A 2T3 Toll Free 1 877 831 8250 Telephone 1 418 831 8250 Service Fax 1 418 831 1673 Parts Fax 1 418 831 7561 Parts and warranty During business hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Standard Time Technical Support Service Available 24 hours Website www labriegroup com E mail sales labriegroup com IMPORTANT For technical support and parts ordering the serial number of...

Page 16: ...8 Introduction ...

Page 17: ...e not well acquainted with the operations of the equipment as well as all safety precautions related to such operations Labrie Enviroquip Group will not accept any responsibility for failures and or injuries caused by repairs done by the user and or any persons other than authorized Labrie Enviroquip Group representatives Safety Precautions for the Employer Labrie Enviroquip Group strongly believe...

Page 18: ...roper operating procedures safety guidelines and warning decals Use the vehicle only as intended Perform a daily vehicle inspection that includes the body and all operating systems all vehicle safety equipment and safety decals located on and in your vehicle Ensure that the inspection is documented and bring any defects to the attention of your supervisor Prior to leaving for your daily route ensu...

Page 19: ... the hopper or main body unless the engine is shut off the key is removed and there is an out of service tag on the steering wheel Stand under a raised body without the safety prop in place Safety Decal Categories Recognizing and understanding the safety decals affixed to your vehicle can prevent damage and could prevent injury or even death Decals fall into the following four categories DANGER Wh...

Page 20: ...of the decal or as depicted on the following pages Bilingual decals are available in English Spanish or English French versions Be sure to familiarize yourself with the following decals P N 0605 760 English Spanish P N 159874 English French Located left side of arm Also both sides of vehicle near tailgate locks P N 0605 776 English Spanish P N 159872 English French Located on hopper cover both sid...

Page 21: ...lgate P N 0605 768 English Spanish P N 159873 English French Located on body right side of ladder if equipped P N 0605 802 English Spanish P N 179003 English French Located inside cab P N 0605 815 English Spanish P N 0401 543 English French Located on body left side of ladder if equipped ...

Page 22: ...left side of ladder if equipped P N 0605 813 English Spanish P N 0401 541 English French Located on the battery box P N 0605 835 English Spanish P N 0401 536 English French Located near body prop both sides of vehicle P N 0605 831 English Spanish P N 0605 690 English French Located on body left side of arm ...

Page 23: ...Located on the front face of the hydraulic tank P N 0605 846 English Spanish P N 0401 551 English French Located on the front face of the hydraulic tank P N 0605 856 English Spanish P N 0401 537 English French Located on body high left side of ladder P N 0605 864 English Spanish P N 159869 English French Located on both sides of vehicle near tailgate locks ...

Page 24: ...ish French Located on body behind ladder if equipped P N 0605 853 English Spanish P N 159870 English French Located on both sides of back door near tailgate props P N 47777 English Spanish P N 79839 English French Located mid height right side of back door also on cab front end P N 0605 967 English Spanish P N 0401 552 English French Located on the hydraulic tank ...

Page 25: ...ear body props P N 0605 794 English Spanish P N 0401 532 English French Located on both sides of tailgate P N 0401 553 English Spanish P N 0401 467 English French Located on body behind arm P N 0401 557 English Spanish P N 0401 540 English French Located on body behind arm and left side frame rail ...

Page 26: ... P N 47521 French Located on front bumper optional P N 179015 English French Spanish Located on left side body wall near the hydraulic oil cooler P N 0401 525 English Spanish P N 0401 526 English French Located on console inside cab P N 159876 English Spanish P N 159875 English French Located on dash inside cab ...

Page 27: ...uxiliary arm controls P N 32272 Located inside cab left side seat base P N 173657 English Spanish P N 173656 English French Located inside cab left side windshield frame P N 84406 English P N 84407 French Located inside cab auxiliary arm controls P N 185403 Located inside cab joystick base ...

Page 28: ...20 Safety P N 195900 English Located on right side body wall Example of lockout tag ...

Page 29: ...Safety 21 P N 47702 Located on body right side wall ...

Page 30: ...its with built in console only P N 204560 Located on doghouse inside cab units with built in console only P N 204561 Located on doghouse inside cab units with built in console only P N 204562 Located on doghouse inside cab units with built in console only P N 204563 Located on doghouse inside cab units with built in console only P N 204564 Located on doghouse inside cab units with built in console...

Page 31: ...intained this optional system automatically ensures that the custom selected points either on the body chassis receive the required amount of grease Counter Balance Valves Counter balance valves provide a hydraulic lock to prevent cylinders from bleeding oil back into the system Also these valves prevent cylinders from retracting in the event of a hose failure On the Alley GatorTM vehicles a count...

Page 32: ...ional This kit is used to contain hydraulic oil or diesel spill due to component failure Consult with your maintenance and safety personnel for availability and location Figure 2 4 Optional environmental spill kit Access Ladder Proximity Switch optional Installed on the access ladder this proximity switch disables locks out all hydraulic functions when the ladder is deployed NOTE Only on units equ...

Page 33: ...contains a visual interface screen that displays text parameters and other settings All communication with the control system takes place from the MDM via the CAN bus network Various error and warning messages may appear on the IQAN MDM screen to warn the operator to certain conditions In some cases an accompanied buzzer sounds Those messages are similar to the following ARM NOT PARKED This warnin...

Page 34: ...his warning message will appear on the screen and a buzzer will sound if the hydraulic oil temperature becomes dangerously high Continuing to operate the hydraulic functions may result in serious damage HOPPER COVER Your ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HANDTM may be equipped with a hopper cover If so a warning message will appear on the IQAN MDM screen to alert you that the hopper cover is closed Fire Extinguis...

Page 35: ...ilgate of your ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HAND TM The sensors detect obstructions from behind your vehicle and will then set the service brake and sound a buzzer to alert the operator of the rear obstruction Please consult your Labrie distributor dealer for more information Rear Vision Camera optional The reverse camera mounted on the back door of the ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HAND TM sends images to the monitor i...

Page 36: ...opper Camera optional left Side door camera optional right Camera monitor inside cab center Hoist Safety Prop Your ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HAND TM is standardly equipped with a hoist safety prop see Figure 2 12 Prior to performing any work around underneath a lifted body you must set the hoist safety prop Never use the hoist safety prop to prop a loaded body Always unload the body prior to setting the h...

Page 37: ...HEN UNLOADING REFUSE Refer to Utilizing Tailgate Pins on page 35 Figure 2 13 Tailgate safety pin in stored position Tailgate Safety Prop The tailgate safety prop is a standard safety feature on the ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HAND TM see Figure 2 14 It is fixed to the left hand side tailgate latch assembly The tailgate safety prop fits into a bracket on the body and prevents the tailgate from closing when y...

Page 38: ...the ASL1 access ladder proximity switch is working If the access ladder is deployed all hydraulic functions should stop It is imperative that you do not operate your ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HAND TM with an inoperative or malfunctioning access ladder proximity switch IMPORTANT Remember extreme danger exists when working in or around the hopper To perform this test 1 DEPLOY the access ladder 2 ENSURE the ...

Page 39: ...ning message may result in serious personal injury or material damage from a lift which is extended during travel This warning also prevents dumping of refuse outside the hopper To perform this test 1 PARK the vehicle in a non traffic area You should have sufficient room to drive approximately 100 yards 91 44 m forward 2 EXTEND the slide 3 CHECK that the warning lamp on the control console illumin...

Page 40: ...nd the vehicle engine exceeds 1 000 rpm NOTIFY your maintenance supervisor immediately IMPORTANT Do not operate the ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HANDTM with inoperative or malfunctioning arm limit switches Injury or death may occur Location These limit switches are fixed to the arm support behind the grabber Figure 2 17 Arm limit switches Figure 2 18 Slide retracted and in HOME position Hopper Cover Proximit...

Page 41: ...y seated on the chassis 3 REMOVE both tailgate safety pins and open the tailgate A buzzer will sound and a warning lamp on the control console will illuminate see Figure 3 5 NOTE When using in cab controls the body will not rise unless the tailgate is OPEN When using manual valve controls the body can be raised without raising the tailgate As soon as the body reaches a certain height a buzzer will...

Page 42: ...ended that you keep the keys on your person 3 MOVE any one of the hydraulic controls to RELIEVE any residual pressure in the system 4 PLACE an Out of Service tag on the steering wheel using a non reusable fastener and place an Out of Service sign in the front window 5 TURN OFF and LOCK the battery switch 6 CHOCK the wheels Extension ladder deployed if equipped All hydraulic functions inoperative V...

Page 43: ...in lock position unless you are unloading refuse servicing the tailgate The tailgate pins ensure that the tailgate cannot be opened accidentally IMPORTANT Before operating the ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HANDTM Automated Side Loader place both tailgate pins in lock position IMPORTANT Before opening the tailgate disengage both tailgate pins from their lock position and place them in their strored position ...

Page 44: ...lose while you are working beneath or around the tailgate IMPORTANT Never walk or work under the tailgate without first positioning the tailgate prop To position the tailgate prop do the following 1 ENSURE there is adequate room behind the truck to open the tailgate 2 REMOVE both tailgate pins from their lock position see Figure 2 22 3 OPEN the tailgate by approximately 3 feet enough to raise the ...

Page 45: ...PLETE the Lockout Tagout Procedure Refer to Lockout Tagout Procedure on page 34 Figure 2 24 Tailgate safety prop Figure 2 25 Danger decal P N 0605 794 IMPORTANT Never walk or work under the tailgate when it is open unless the tailgate safety prop is in place ...

Page 46: ...l ground and the body is empty 2 SET the chassis park brake 3 CHECK for overhead clearance and CHOCK the front and rear tires 4 UNLATCH the spring storage latch 5 RAISE the body until the safety prop hangs free IMPORTANT Do not raise the body higher than is required for the prop If the unlatched prop does not swing into place with the body raised the prop has been damaged and must be repaired prio...

Page 47: ...Safety 39 Figure 2 27 Warning decal P N 0605 835 ...

Page 48: ...40 Safety ...

Page 49: ...es in two models the standard model see Figure 3 1 and the built in model see Figure 3 2 Your ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HANDTM has one of them installed on the cab doghouse NOTE It is imperative that the operator familiarize himself with the layout and function of all the controls required to operate the ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HAND TM NOTE Some controls are options and may therefore not be installed on your ve...

Page 50: ...controls and indicators Auto Pack Switch This switch controls the automatic pack cycle Depress the switch and release to initiate the automatic pack cycle NOTE The switch will illuminate when in auto pack cycle Figure 3 3 Auto pack switch Hydraulic Pump Shutoff Push Pull Button The hydraulic pump shutoff push pull button immediately deactivates activates all hydraulic functions This button is used...

Page 51: ... Hydraulic pump shutoff button Danger Warning Lamp This lamp will illuminate whenever the following occurs The tailgate is ajar The body is raised The packer blade is stalling The access ladder is deployed if equipped The hydraulic oil is too hot Figure 3 5 Danger warning lamp Caution Warning Lamp This lamp will illuminate whenever the following occurs ...

Page 52: ...ing auto pack PRESS and HOLD the lower part of the switch to REVERSE the packer panel Figure 3 7 Eject reverse switch Body Up Down Switch The Body switch raises and lowers the ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HAND TM body This is a rocker button switch PRESS the upper part of the switch to extend the hoist cylinder and RAISE the body PRESS the lower part of the switch to collapse the hoist cylinder and LOWER the...

Page 53: ...is switch must be activated whenever the hopper cover crusher panel or rear door controls are used in order for them to function PRESS and HOLD the upper part of the switch to enable the hopper cover crusher panel and rear door controls RELEASE this switch to disable the hopper cover crusher panel and rear door controls Danger Never drive the vehicle with the body raised as there is a danger that ...

Page 54: ...witch to OPEN the top door or RAISE the crusher panel PUSH and HOLD the lower part of the switch to CLOSE the top door or LOWER the crusher panel NOTE The hopper cover and the crusher panel are optional features If one of them is installed on your truck this button switch is to be used to operate it Figure 3 10 Hopper cover crusher panel switch NOTE The upper part of the Doors Enable switch must b...

Page 55: ... the switch to CLOSE the rear door The in cab buzzer and the back up alarm will silence as soon as the rear door is closed Figure 3 11 Rear door Up Down switch NOTE The upper part of the Doors Enable switch must be pressed and held at the same time the Rear Door switch is activated in either direction Remote Joystick Control This is an optional control used to supply or cut power to a remote joyst...

Page 56: ...pward will turn on the lamp Pressing it back down to the center position turns the lamp off Figure 3 13 Hopper lamp switch Pack Lamp Switch This is an optional switch used to control the lamp mounted behind the cab illuminating the packer area Pressing the toggle upward will turn on the lamp Pressing it back down to the center position turns the lamp off Figure 3 14 Pack lamp switch ...

Page 57: ...mps in auto mode whereby they only illuminate when the transmission is in reverse Figure 3 15 Backup lamp switch Strobe Lamp Switch This is an optional switch used to control the strobe lamp usually located on the tailgate near the center brake light It will also control a front body mounted strobe lamp if your vehicle is so equipped Pressing the toggle up will illuminate the lamps With the switch...

Page 58: ...aphical display which informs the operator of the status of the different functions of the truck and of any potential problems If an error occurs the module will warn the operator with a signal and a message will appear on the display screen All communication with the control system takes place from the MDM via the CAN bus network Figure 3 17 MDM control module Lift Controls Joystick Thumbswitch T...

Page 59: ...K to RAISE the lift PUSH the joystick FORWARD to LOWER the lift DEPRESS the LEFT hand side thumbswitch to RELEASE the container NOTE When the engine is running over 1000 rpm you can still open the grippers and retract the arm but all other functions are disabled Figure 3 19 Joystick functions NOTE If there is a deadman switch on the joystick it must be pressed and held for the joystick functions t...

Page 60: ...ick They allow the operator to control the arm and the grabber from outside the cab To use these auxiliary arm controls simply press and hold the deadman switch see Figure 3 20 Below are decals that show the functions of each of these controls Figure 3 21 Auxiliary arm control decals Deadman switch Grabber control Arm control ...

Page 61: ...hen changing driving positions Labrie Enviroquip Group recommends the following procedure To change the driving position 1 STOP the vehicle and APPLY the parking brake 2 TURN OFF the hydraulic pump see Figure 3 4 3 MOVE to the desired driving position left or right 4 PLACE the OPERATING POSITION switch to the desired position LH or RH 5 If moving to the right hand side REMOVE the pedal cover if so...

Page 62: ...54 In Cab Control Console ...

Page 63: ...or to starting the ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HAND TM operators are required to perform a daily pre trip inspection Review the Operator Pre Trip Inspection provided on the following page Ensure that all malfunctions or concerns are reported to your supervisor and or maintenance department Prior to engaging in your route consult with your supervisor for specific driving rules Remember to obey all speed rest...

Page 64: ...first aid kit spill kit Check body is seated flat relative to chassis Is it leaning Check body mounts to chassis are tight and there are no cracks Check body for unusual wear distortion cracking leaning leaking Check hydraulic oil level in sight gauge on tank Cylinders must be collapsed Check hydraulic tank valves are fully open Check hydraulic cylinders for leaks and mounting pins are secure Chec...

Page 65: ...see Lockout Tagout Procedure on page 34 3 START the engine and ENGAGE the hydraulic pump by pulling up the Hydraulic Pump Shutoff button see Figure 3 4 4 Fully EXTEND the arm 5 TURN OFF the hydraulic pump by pressing the Hydraulic Pump Shutoff button see Figure 3 4 6 TURN OFF the engine 7 PERFORM a visual inspection of the following items Mounting bolts Rollers and bearings Caution Apply the Locko...

Page 66: ...l for more details En Route Consult with your supervisor for specific rules regarding driving the Automated Side Loader in your location IMPORTANT Please remember the following important points The tailgate MUST BE fully CLOSED with BOTH safety pins in place ENSURE hopper cover is CLOSED if equipped or crusher panel is RAISED if equipped ENSURE the body is FIRMLY SEATED on the chassis ...

Page 67: ...ner IMPORTANT Be sure there is enough clearance to dump the container 6 Using joystick SLIDE arm out to reach container see Figure 4 3 7 Using joystick ADJUST grabber height see Figure 4 3 8 Using right thumbswitch GRIP container firmly see Figure 3 18 9 RAISE container 10 Pull joystick to RAISE grabber completely see Figure 4 3 The garbage should then fall down into the hopper 11 Using joystick L...

Page 68: ...TM Figure 4 2 Auto Pack button Figure 4 3 Joystick functions Warning Do not open grabber while lifting up container This may result in equipment damage and or injury Warning Do not move vehicle if arm is not fully retracted along the hopper ...

Page 69: ...the AUTO PACK cycle 4 You may STOP the AUTO PACK cycle at any time by pushing the Hydraulic Pump Shutoff button see Figure 3 4 ASL Body Capacity Knowing when your ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HAND TM Side Loader is nearing capacity is critical Indications that your Side Loader is nearing capacity include the packer blade fails to complete a full sweep of the hopper the packer blade is stalling a message indi...

Page 70: ...nate 5 PUSH the lower part of the rear door UP DOWN switch see Figure 3 11 This will relieve any pressure from the tailgate pins and aid removal 6 REMOVE both tailgate pins see Figure 2 22 Figure 4 4 Warning decal Unloading at Landfill To unload carried refuse at landfill 1 OPEN the tailgate The warning lamp on the control console will illuminate see Figure 3 5 and the back up alarm will sound NOT...

Page 71: ...p when the body is firmly seated on the chassis and the tailgate is completely closed 9 PUSH DOWN the Hydraulic Pump Shutoff button see Figure 3 4 The AUTO PACK cycle will stop Hopper Body Cleaning The ALLEY GATOR RIGHT HAND TM Automated Side Loader body and hopper are self cleaning DAILY CLEANING IS UNNECESSARY Occasionally maintenance personnel may wish to wash out the hopper and body Be sure to...

Page 72: ...he tailgate pins 9 ENSURE the lift is in the HOME position 10 TURN OFF the hydraulic pump with the Hydraulic Pump Shutoff button see Figure 3 4 Shutting Down your ASL To shut down your ASL 1 PARK the side loader on a solid level surface 2 SET chassis park brake 3 RETURN the lift to the HOME position 4 TURN OFF the hydraulic pump by pushing down the Hydraulic Pump Shutoff button see Figure 3 4 The ...

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