VT150
Vertical Crawler™
Document: UMDW013977.docm
Revision: A07
Created by: MDM
Date: 26 Sep 2019
3075042-A07
Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\products\dw-versatrax150mkii\manuals\UMDW013977.docm
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User Ma
nual
System Operation
Pre-Operations Check
Before each deployment of t
he Versatrax™ system, ensure everything is completed on the following
checklist:
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Check that the work area has been safely set up.
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Check that the line voltage available at the worksite matches the equipment setup.
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Check that power and deck cable connections are correct.
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Check the vehicle for the following:
Check that the vehicle is in the correct configuration for the deployment.
Check the vehicle for mechanical damage to the chassis or cable harnesses which could affect its
operation.
Ensure that all fasteners are in place and secure. In particular, check the fasteners holding on
cameras, lights, tracks and tow cable.
Visually inspect the vehicle and
Minitracs™ to ensure that the moving parts are free of debris and
functional. Make sure the track belt is free of debris and turns freely.
Check the tether and vehicle whips for damage.
Ensure camera viewports are clean.
Check the 801 are clean and operational
Optional Components
- Check that the screw on the automatic camera raise has been well
lubricated.
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Check the winch/reel for the following:
Check that nothing will block movement of the level wind shuttle.
Check that the tether has no loose, dangling coils. Dangling coils can propagate as the drum
rotates and have the potential to jump the drum. Take care of these before deploying the tether.
WINCH - Check that no objects, tools, etc., have fallen into the winch mechanism around the chain
and drum.
WINCH - Check that the drum lock is disengaged and latched open.
WINCH - Ensure that the drive clutch moves freely and is operational.
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Power up the system and check the following:
Check for enough SSD drive space for recording.
Check record directories are set.
Check video quality and camera control functions.
Test video recording.
Test main lights.
Test track control.