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10 Boulder Parkway 

N. Oxford, MA 01537 

866-353-5826 

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www.pioneercoverall.com

 

 

 

 
 

Model RP4500  SATR 

Rack ‘n Pinion Tarping System 

 

Installation, Operations &  

Maintenance Manual  

 

Summary of Contents for RP4500 SATR

Page 1: ...10 Boulder Parkway N Oxford MA 01537 866 353 5826 pioneersales wastequip com www pioneercoverall com Model RP4500 SATR Rack n Pinion Tarping System Installation Operations Maintenance Manual ...

Page 2: ...rated WARNING Do not operate the tarping system while the vehicle is in motion and make sure the vehicle is clear of any obstructions such as overhead wires CAUTION Any piece of equipment can be dangerous even deadly if not used properly You are responsible for the proper use of this product and the safe operation of any accessories or related equipment and vehicles Common sense and caution cannot...

Page 3: ...ed to the chassis using grade 8 hardware and then welding the GANTRY on top of these angles or these angles can be welded to existing plates that are already bolted to the trailer Another method is to utilize brackets etc that are already bolted to the trailer and weld a piece of channel or tube to the existing brackets across the width of the trailer and then mount the gantry on top of the channe...

Page 4: ...em to make installation easier are 4 CHASSIS MOUNTING TUBE ASSEMBLIES These are made longer in both directions than you may need so you can cut them to fit your installation To determine how far out from the trailer frame you must be with the MOUNTING TUBES measure the outside width of your frame and subtract this measurement from 106 1 4 Divide this measurement by 2 to determine how far out from ...

Page 5: ...r to make certain it is parallel to the hoist Plumb the bracket vertically and tack weld in place Check to make sure the BASE ARM GEAR ASSEMBLY is straight and parallel to the hoist If not correct by moving the MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY in or out as necessary NOTE There is a small amount of in and out movement built into the RACK N PINION assembly Repeat for other side NOTE A GOOD WAY TO MAKE CERT...

Page 6: ...ogether using the 1 2 13 x 2 1 2 bolts provided Be sure that the right and left arm assemblies are identical in length and are parallel and square 4 INSTALLING THE HYDRAULICS REF HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC NOTE FILTRATION OF 30 MICRON OR BETTER MUST BE USED WITH THESE COMPONENTS NOTE MAX INPUT TO FLOW DIVERTER TO BE NO GREATER THAN 40 GPM NOTE USE ONLY PIPE DOPE SUCH AS RECTORSEAL ON PIPE THREADS DO NOT ...

Page 7: ...ere the hoses end you will need to mount the FLOW DIVIDER COMBINERS F Connect 2 FLOW CONTROLS to the FLOW DIVIDER COMBINER and TEE that will control the COVER UNCOVER function with the fittings provided The INLET side of the FLOW CONTROLS is stamped with the letter B G Install the FLOW DIVIDER COMBINER in a suitable place on the chassis it should be situated as close to the MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMB...

Page 8: ...SE DAMAGE TO THE UNIT OR PERSONAL INJURY NOTE IF THE ARMS WILL NOT MOVE UPWARD FROM THE ROLL REST YOU WILL HAVE TO ADJUST THE PRESSURE RELIEF ON THE COVER CONTROL VALVE REMOVE THE CAP AND TURN THE ADJUSTING SCREW 1 4 OF A TURN CLOCKWISE AND TRY THE SYSTEM REPEAT UNTIL THE ARMS MOVE SMOOTHLY AND IN UNISON With the Arms at the front of the truck and the STABILIZER BAR sitting in the LOW ARM RESTS cr...

Page 9: ...should face toward the grommet on the tarp Install 1 Cover Spring to the eye of the cotter pin and then to the grommet on the tarp Squeeze the loops on the spring to close These springs keep the tarp centered and stretched taut on the tarp tube D You are now ready to Pre Load the Spring loaded Roller and attach the tarp The tarp must wind onto the roller in a CLOCKWISE direction as viewed from the...

Page 10: ...er Correct as necessary The Relief Valve on the Cover Control Valve may need to be re adjusted because of the spring pressure acting on the arms and the weight of the tarp Adjust if necessary NOTE THE SPRING MAY HAVE TO BE RE ADJUSTED IN THE FUTURE DUE TO THE SPRING TKING A SET This can be done as shown in section E above 6 FINAL CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Grease the ARM PIVOT PINS Apply a spray lubri...

Page 11: ... an obstruction this shows that the relief valve is working properly Return the arms to their original position clear the obstruction and re activate the unit OPERATING THE UNIT TO COVER 1 Move the arms upward to clear the Roll Assembly 2 Raise the Gantry up until the Roll Assembly is even to or above the front of the container 3 Move the arms to the rear of the container to cover the load stoppin...

Page 12: ...ries Rack n Pinion tarping systems for a period of twelve 12 months against proven defective parts and workmanship Excluded from this warranty is the fabric tarp This warranty does not include damage to the unit caused by improper use improper installation or lack of maintenance Our liability is limited to the replacement of proven defective parts and does not include freight labor or lost time du...

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