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GO-B3 Gate Opener

OPERATOR'S GUIDE

PN: 10-00019

Updated: 11/4/19

Summary of Contents for GO-B3

Page 1: ...GO B3 Gate Opener OPERATOR S GUIDE PN 10 00019 Updated 11 4 19...

Page 2: ...mmendations contained in this owner operator guide The user of this product is responsible to install maintain and operate the product and parts or components manufactured or supplied by WORKMASTER in...

Page 3: ...imminent and will result in a high probability of serious injury or death This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in minor to moderate injury This symbol indicates a genera...

Page 4: ...S SECTION PAGE I Introduction 1 II Safety 3 III Supplied Materials 4 IV Pre Start Checklist 6 V Setting Torque Output 8 VI Opening Car Gates 9 VII Closing Car Gates 14 VIII Maintenance Best Practices...

Page 5: ...ing the Drive Fitting w Ret Ring 7 Figure 3 Torque Dial 8 Figure 4 Figure 4 Item 1 CW Rotation of Opener 10 Figure 4 Item 2 CCW Rotation of Opener 10 Figure 5 Torque Reaction Arm Orientation 11 LIST O...

Page 6: ...our commitment of WE FIND A WAY OR MAKE ONE WORKMASTER has developed a line of Hopper Car Gate Openers and accessories which provide a safe efficient and economical solution to the problem of opening...

Page 7: ...m Weight w o Reaction Arm Battery 19 6 lbs 8 9 kg Weight w Reaction Arm Battery 29 5 lbs 10 2 kg RPM at Min Torque 0 5 RPM at Max Torque 2 Included 1 Capstan Drive Fitting w Pin O Ring Retainer 1 25 5...

Page 8: ...ment 3 Be sure to receive proper training 4 Always use the equipment and all its components in applications for which they are approved 5 Be sure to assemble all components correctly 6 Never use worn...

Page 9: ...that you received all the items listed below and inspect all items for signs of damage The GO B3 is shipped with its basic components unassembled The items supplied include A GO B3 Battery Powered Hop...

Page 10: ...SB F Torque Reaction Arm Socket Head Shoulder Bolt SHSB for securing the Reaction Arm G 1 8 Hex Key for tightening SHSB fastener H Li Ion Battery Charger w 70 Power Cord I Sturdy Carrying Bag holds al...

Page 11: ...b Slide the Torque Reaction Arm over the front of Opener c Re install the SHSB to finger tight and then tighten with provided 1 8 Hex Key See Figure 1 NOTE The SHSB can only be installed in one direc...

Page 12: ...7 PH 866 476 9217 Figure 2 Attaching Drive Fitting with Ret Ring...

Page 13: ...oximate torque valves are shown in Table 2 Figure 3 Torque Dial When adjusting the Torque Dial a click sound will be heard when each setting is reached Table 2 Torque Output Dial Adjustments TORQUE DI...

Page 14: ...ly rounded out a WORKMASTER Capstan Renew Attachment PN 80 10728 which slides over and is pinned to the Capstan Socket and provides the Drive Fitting the required well formed female square drive See B...

Page 15: ...ion Arm will rotate in opposite direction of Drive Fitting rotation Figure 4 Item 1 Clockwise Rotation Figure 4 Item 2 Counter Clockwise Rotation 5 Hold the GO B3 Gate Opener perpendicular to the rail...

Page 16: ...Torque Reaction Arm 24 Torque Reaction Arm reaches Stationary Object 24 Torque Reaction Arm with Pipe Extension reaches Stationary Object Pipe Extension 6 Overlap When positioning the GO B3 be sure t...

Page 17: ...opened release the On Off Trigger 11 Release the stored torque in the GO B3 Opener by pushing the Selector Switch to the opposite direction for example from CW to CCW then momentarily depress the On...

Page 18: ...car capstan Maintain firm hand control of the Opener when releasing stored torque from the GO B3 Opener since recoil from stored torque will be experienced This could cause the Torque Reaction Arm to...

Page 19: ...e drive See Back Cover 3 Check the car gate locking mechanism before attempting to close the gate 4 Check the Opener s rotation direction setting either Clockwise CW or Counter Clockwise CCW See Figur...

Page 20: ...n firm hand control of the GO B3 Opener s handle during entire opening operation Uncontrolled use could cause sudden release of stored torque causing the GO B3 to spin in the reverse direction which c...

Page 21: ...Wipe down the components to remove dirt and debris and inspect them for damage or high wear Charge the Battery s for next use Return the components to the Carrying Bag Store the Opener in a dry secure...

Page 22: ...2 Disconnect the Battery to the GO B3 Gate Opener 3 Remove the Drive Fitting by disengaging the Ret Ring 4 When re installing the Drive Fitting make sure it is properly secured to the Opener s square...

Page 23: ...ting the Battery s terminals together may cause burns or a fire 5 Under abusive conditions liquid may be ejected from the Battery avoid contact 6 Protect the Battery from water and moisture 7 Do not e...

Page 24: ...l NOTE If the Battery feels very warm the Battery will cool more quickly in its Air Cooled Charger and is operated it at idling speed 3 If the slew rate of the current is too high for example if the G...

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Page 28: ...force and frequency required to unload any type of material CAPSTAN REPAIR Opening hopper car slide gates with a completely worn Capstan Barrel is a problem When the Barrel s female square is rounded...