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Trailer-Mounted Message Signs

PCMS-1500 PRO Series, PCMS-1210 PRO Series, PCMS-3812 PRO Series

PCMS-1500 PRO Series

PCMS-1210 PRO Series

PCMS-3812 PRO Series

Manual part number: MAN-152

Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual

Summary of Contents for PCMS-1500

Page 1: ...nted Message Signs PCMS 1500 PRO Series PCMS 1210 PRO Series PCMS 3812 PRO Series PCMS 1500 PRO Series PCMS 1210 PRO Series PCMS 3812 PRO Series Manual part number MAN 152 Operation Safety and Mainten...

Page 2: ...essage Signs PCMS 1500 PRO Series PCMS 1210 PRO Series PCMS 3812 PRO Series Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual MAN 152 List of Revisions Date Version Revision 2019 04 1 0 Original 2019 11 15 2 0...

Page 3: ...Ver Mac Support support ver mac com Disclaimer Failure to read and follow the instructions and procedures contained in this manual could result in failure of the equipment damage and serious injury T...

Page 4: ...10 3 4 Setup for the PCMS 3812 PRO Series 10 3 5 Ballast 11 3 6 Messages 12 3 7 Takedown of PRO Series models PCMS 1210 and PCMS 1500 12 3 8 Take Down for the PCMS 3812 PRO Series 13 3 9 Trailer Remo...

Page 5: ...Cleaning of Solar Panels 40 11 4 Replacement Solar Panels 40 11 5 Solar Array Periodic Maintenance 41 12 Battery Bank 42 12 1 Sealed Battery Maintenance 42 12 2 Suggested Recharging Times 43 12 3 Cha...

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Page 7: ...qualified person 1 1 About your PRO Series Portable Changeable Message Sign Model This manual covers operation safety and maintenance for all trailer mounted models of our PRO Series Portable Changeab...

Page 8: ...otentially unsafe practice and risk for minor personal injury NOTE Refers to an important feature that the operator should be aware of for maximum operating efficiency of the equipment or to help in c...

Page 9: ...en contacting support please make sure to have the following Be at the unit when contacting support Make sure to bring a voltmeter The serial number will be requiring for troubleshooting 1 5 About Rep...

Page 10: ...You are responsible for conforming to all local provincial or state regulations CAUTION To comply with federal laws make sure all lights on second trailer are working before towing tandem units 1 8 L...

Page 11: ...PRO Series PCMS Operations Safety Maintenance V2 5 4 Unplug the connector To resume normal utilization just plug back the connector and assure batteries are charged It is normal that the battery capa...

Page 12: ...1 Walk Around Inspection of PCMS Unit The walk around inspection aims to catch any obviously out of place conditions that could potentially affect safety and unit operations Always carry out a walk a...

Page 13: ...fully charged 12 6V signboard solar panels in cradles sign hand brake solar panel brake locked if there is an adjustable hitch and there were changes to it make sure that all bolts are tightened at 20...

Page 14: ...work area prior to installation and operation of the unit DANGER Be safe Stay alert and pay close attention to the surrounding traffic at all times Site Verification Check List 1 Verify site location...

Page 15: ...nd store plug in the optional holder if available 4 Unhook breakaway cable if trailer is equipped with brakes 5 Detach the safety chains 6 Check the ground conditions and install all the jacks Make su...

Page 16: ...osition with locking handle 2 and D Pin 3 in locking holes 4 Put the padlock back 4 Tilt the solar panels at 45 degrees towards the zenith 5 Raise the signboard fully and place the second locking pin...

Page 17: ...r two on the winch at the same time to take up the slack Unlock pin 1 so it is in contact with the mast 5 Turn the winch handle clockwise until the PCMS panel is at eye level Pull the pin located on t...

Page 18: ...e QR code in the battery box 3 7 Takedown of PRO Series models PCMS 1210 and PCMS 1500 1 Remove D pin labeled 3 in that should be blocking the sign case put it in its transport position 2 Lower the si...

Page 19: ...y careful when attempting to maneuver trailer into position to attach it to tow vehicle 1 Make sure power is OFF signboard and solar panels down and in their respective transportation cradles and the...

Page 20: ...in parts of the units NOTE If your PCMS unit is an older model and has no decals please contact Ver Mac Support to receive decals and information concerning their placement on the PCMS unit All operat...

Page 21: ...or four 4 jacks on your trailer The 2 000 lb tubular swivel jacks attached to the trailer frame support the PCMS unit when it is not attached to a tow vehicle These sometimes work in combination with...

Page 22: ...lights perform a valuable and necessary function but they occasionally breakdown or malfunction All Ver Mac trailers come equipped with brake lights tail lights turn signals left and right marker and...

Page 23: ...4 6 PCMS Unit Hardware and Fasteners WARNING Loose or incorrect hardware and fasteners can cause damage to equipment and personal injury 4 6 1 Replacement Hardware and Fasteners If you need to replac...

Page 24: ...e Class III trailers Tire Safety Checklist Check that tires are inflated to specified pressure 32 psi especially before towing Make sure the tire valves have valve caps and are not touching rubbing th...

Page 25: ...d on the unit trailer 5 3 Lug Nuts on Wheel WARNING Failure to torque wheel lug nuts to the specifications of the wheel manufacturer can provoke loss of wheel s Proper torque is essential to prevent w...

Page 26: ...tion Pressure Maintain inflation at manufacturer s specifications Tire Condition Check overall condition adequate tread cuts wear bulging etc Replace if necessary Wheels Wheels Rotate to check that wh...

Page 27: ...n suspension components 6 1 Axle Periodic Maintenance Item Function Required Before Each Use 3 Months 12 Months Axles Axle Beam Visually check camber upward bend Springs Inspect for rust loss of arch...

Page 28: ...tion on Ver Mac PCMS Please check that your PCMS has this component before proceeding An electric brake system operates in conjunction with drum brakes on the trailer wheels Under normal conditions th...

Page 29: ...re attached in position 2 Check connection plugs at the tow vehicle end and at the trailer end for corrosion Spray with penetrating fluid or WD 40 3 If electrical system is not working properly check...

Page 30: ...trailer wheel The wheel should come to an abrupt stop 3 Check both sides to confirm good hydraulic performance of the braking system 4 When you release the pressure on the master cylinder the wheel s...

Page 31: ...the brake handle you must first loosen the screw that is perpendicular to the knob If the brakes are still too loose you can adjust the cable by loosening the clamp on the right side wheel and moving...

Page 32: ...ns All PCMS trailers with an electric braking system or a hydraulic breaking system have a breakaway cable connecting the trailer to the tow vehicle If separation occurs the breakaway cable pulls tigh...

Page 33: ...ling occurs Make sure that the safety chains have enough slack to turn but do not drag on the ground NOTE Always use safety chains when towing 7 6 1 Replacement Safety Chains When replacing the safety...

Page 34: ...inks Electric Brakes Brakes Carry out full maintenance procedure Trailer Brake Inspect wiring for bare spots fraying etc Hydraulic Brakes Brakes Carry out full maintenance procedure Surge Brake Actuat...

Page 35: ...opens and has a jaw that attaches to a tow vehicle NOTE Verify that pintle hook and draw bar on the tow vehicle have adequate capacity for the trailer and all safety or locking cotter pins are in pla...

Page 36: ...onths 12 months Coupler Hitch Pintle Hook Draw Bar Check capacity Lunette Ring Inspect for wear Replace when badly worn Coupler and Ball Inspect for rust Clean and lubricate ball socket and clamp ligh...

Page 37: ...fit on mast Check main bolt top of mast is tight Check bolts at the bottom of the mast are tightened at 64 ft lb 86 8 N m Check all metal parts for rust and corrosion Lubricate lightly Frame Welds Che...

Page 38: ...retighten the hydraulic bypass valve NOTE This procedure only lowers the mast It does not enable you to raise the mast 9 2 3 Raising the Mast with Optional Manual Hand Pump 1 Open battery box and che...

Page 39: ...e does not keep moving out This disengages the winch brake mechanism and can create an unsafe or hazardous condition 9 3 2 Lowering Mast 1 Disengage the locking pin on the mast 2 Slowly and evenly tur...

Page 40: ...grease All Shafts Bushings and Ratchet Parts Clean and wet with oil auto type 10W 30 Brake Disc Remove handle retainer assembly handle and brake disc cover and inspect for wear Replace if less than 1...

Page 41: ...cumulation 2 Use mild detergent to remove any accumulated oil or grease deposits 3 Rinse surface thoroughly to completely remove the dirt and detergent residue 10 1 PRO Series Mast Brake for PCMS 1210...

Page 42: ...for the signboard are functioning Accessing the pixel test varies depending on the software that controls the signboard Unit software Steps Quickstep Login F4 Utilities F3 Brightness F5 Test Signcore...

Page 43: ...Alcohol To remove paint use the following products Naphtha VM P Grade Isopropyl Alcohol or Butyl Cellosolve Transport Cradles Inspect for proper support Replace cushions as needed Adjust height if nec...

Page 44: ...ured above each pixel Check all display cards are screwed in place Wiring Check harness cable Make sure it is not loose frayed or worn Check cables between cards Make sure connections are inserted cor...

Page 45: ...le to horizon of the solar array is most important For optimum power generation solar panels need to face the midday sun at an angle roughly equal to the latitude of your location The rotation mechani...

Page 46: ...e of the PCMS unit NOTE Do not rely exclusively on the rain to clean the panel Cleaning Procedure for Solar Panels 1 Remove all accumulated dust and debris in winter any heavy snow 2 Use mild detergen...

Page 47: ...inspect for damage Support Structure Panel Frame Check for corrosion loose connections Pivoting Jack Check for rust and corrosion Lubricate inner ram and turn mechanism Panel Brake Check for rust and...

Page 48: ...e terminal strip inside the plastic battery box measure the voltage a Put the positive lead on any of the screws that has a cable identified 12 V b Put the negative lead on any of the screws that has...

Page 49: ...me to recharge hours 2 220 8 4 440 16 6 660 24 55 Amp Model Number of batteries Total Capacity Amp Hour Time to recharge hours 8 880 18 10 1100 22 12 1320 26 14 1540 31 16 1760 35 WARNING Unsupervised...

Page 50: ...ows the charging state and the battery charge status 6 Disconnect the extension and turn charger switch OFF This ensures the charger is powered off NOTE The IQ4 module allows the charger to charge in...

Page 51: ...cracking and leaking fluid Replace any leaking battery immediately Inspect water level Fill as needed Test with voltmeter fully charged 12 7 V or higher Charge as needed Test with Hydrometer Check sp...

Page 52: ...on Required Before Each Use 3 Months 12 Months Controller Cabinet All Connections Verify condition Check for proper functioning All Cables Visually check cabling for signs of damage Controller Devices...

Page 53: ...anels Regulator stays in Bulk mode as long as battery voltage is less than the charge limit Once battery voltage reaches charge limit regulator moves into Float mode Float Mode Yellow LED L2 flashing...

Page 54: ...r Serial communication defective or incorrectly connected Bulk Controller displays solar voltage Example 20 00V but no solar current One or more solar panels may be incorrectly connected Defective sol...

Page 55: ...sphalt or cement and stabilize Inspect all wheel and brake lines for leaks and cracks 2 Undo the lug nuts remove the wheel and the drum cover 3 Wash brake pads with brake cleaner if necessary Replace...

Page 56: ...ve them all Please refer to these representations and their corresponding numbers if ordering replacements Never put a PCMS unit into operation on a work site with known defects or missing instruction...

Page 57: ...ckers Give us your thoughts Ver Mac 2019 PCMS Operations Safety Maintenance V2 51 PART Sticker 5 E 7467 On PCMS 1500PRO Series PCMS 1210PRO Series masts 6 E 9793 Location Near sign case door latch 7 E...

Page 58: ...ns Stickers Give us your thoughts 52 PCMS Operations Safety Maintenance V2 Ver Mac 2019 PART Sticker 8 E 7469 Location Above the V Touch touchscreen controller 9 E 7488 On PCMS 3812PRO Series Mast 10...

Page 59: ...Appendix B Safety Instructions Stickers Give us your thoughts Ver Mac 2019 PCMS Operations Safety Maintenance V2 53 PART Sticker 11 On PCMS 3812PRO Series Mast...

Page 60: ...nd slope cannot exceed 15 2 Pull out all outriggers if present 3 Stabilize all jacks 4 Unplug trailer lights brakes 5 Disconnect hitch assembly from vehicle by raising 6 Front jacks lower rear jacks i...

Page 61: ...e southern hemisphere due north Use a compass Please keep in mind that large metal objects can affect the calibration of a compass so stand away from any metal object when taking coordinates 8 Fully r...

Page 62: ...fully lower camera mast 3 Disengage solar panels brake 4 Rotate and lower solar panels to its transport position 5 Engage solar panels brake 16 6 Positioning Unit for Transport 1 Connect hitch assembl...

Page 63: ...019 PCMS Operations Safety Maintenance V2 57 PART Sticker Location Near tilt and rotate mechanism near winch 4 E 9796 Location Near the winch 5 E 9802 Location Near the trailer mast pin 6 E 3499 Locat...

Page 64: ...dix C Telescopic Camera Operation Give us your thoughts 58 PCMS Operations Safety Maintenance V2 Ver Mac 2019 PART Sticker 8 E 8153 Location Inside the controller box on door 9 E 7240 Location On the...

Page 65: ...equipment has been connected to a power source of the correct voltage and amperage Exclusions Under no circumstances shall this warranty extend to Any of our products which have been modified repaire...

Page 66: ...ir or replacement must always be returned to Signalisation Ver Mac Inc along with an RMA number obtained beforehand from Customer Service at Signalisation Ver Mac Inc End User Responsibilities The end...

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