SEI Industries 1012, Operator'S Manual

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14. BUCKET MAINTENANCE
14.2 Suspension Line Replacement
Suspension lines should be replaced whenever they
display noticeable kinking or fraying. Factor y
replacement lines can be ordered with or without the
end thimbles swaged on. The incomplete lines can be
swaged directly onto the fabric M-straps (as original
equipment). Complete lines are attached to the M-straps
with shackles. When using shackles, ensure that they
are secured with a tie wrap or lock-wire before using
bucket.
14.3 M-strap Replacement
Replace M-straps if they become noticeably worn. M-
straps may be repaired, if frayed, by melting the fray
with a lighter to stop the fray from spreading. The length
of the M-straps is critical to proper functioning of the
Bambi Bucket and we recommend that you replace worn
straps with factory equipment. There are three types of
straps: fabric long, fabric short and chain. Fabric shorts
are used for the vertical straps. Fabric longs are used
for the diagonal straps. Chains are used in the front of
the larger Bambi Buckets where abrasion due to dragging
can occur.
When replacing straps, do one set at a time to avoid
confusion. Cut off the old straps from the shackle and
untie them from the top of the bucket shell. Attach
replacement straps per the originals. To avoid
unnecessary wearing, it is important that the strapping
be bound with tie wraps where it attaches to the shackles
(observe originals). Secure the shackles with a tie wrap.
14.4 Dump Valve Replacement
Replacement dump valves come complete with new
purse lines, bolts, nuts, washers, and butyl rubber
sealant.
To replace a valve:
1) Remove old valve.
2) Apply a 1/2" (13 mm) x 1/8" (3 mm) bead of butyl
rubber sealant in a circle around the inside of the bucket
shell, just below the valve grommets, to make a seal
between the shell fabric and the dump valve fabric. The
correct location for the sealant is shown in Fig. 36.
Fig. 36. Valve fastenings: correct order.
3) Close the mouth of the new valve.
4) There are two grommets at the top of the valve at
opposite sides that are spaced further apart. This is
where the valve folds flat. When the valve is folded flat,
the seam will be in the middle of the top or bottom surface
and the grommets at the top will line up.
5) Position the bucket with ballast pouch laying on the
ground, place the new valve into the bucket with the
valve mouth (when closed) parallel to the ballast pouch,
and the ground. If the valve is not aligned correctly, it
will leak.
6) Install the fastenings and snug up the nuts until two
threads on the bolts show. See Fig. 36 for the correct
order of the fastenings. Do not overtighten.
7) If the purse lines require tying or adjustment refer to
the instructions in Section 11.5 and/or Section 14.1.
OUTSIDE OF
BUCKET
WASHER
SS FLAT 1/4"
NUT, SS NYLOCK
1/4" X 20
BOLT, SS HEX
HEAD 1/4" X
20 X 1"
WASHER
NEOPRENE,
1/4"
BUCKET
SHELL
BUTYLE RUBBER
VALVE
WASHER, SS
FLAT 1/4"