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Operating and Maintenance Manual

APCU Series

All Purpose Container Unloader

Model #:  APCU

Serial #  _________________________________________

Placed in Service  _________________________________

December 2018

Southworth Products Corp

P.O. Box 1380 • Portland, ME 04104-1380

Telephone: 207-878-0700   Fax: 207-797-4734

Содержание APCU Series

Страница 1: ...rpose Container Unloader Model APCU Serial _________________________________________ Placed in Service _________________________________ December 2018 Southworth Products Corp P O Box 1380 Portland ME...

Страница 2: ...Manual This label part 10095524 is required by California law For more information visit www 65Warnings ca gov This label part 10095524 is required by California law For more information visit www P65...

Страница 3: ...lt down function 33 Setting end of travel for tilt up function 33 Setting end of travel for dump up function 33 Setting end of travel for dump down function 34 Inspecting and cleaning a control valve...

Страница 4: ...n this manual please contact Southworth Products Corp Southworth s product warranty is shown on the rear cover of this manual This instruction manual is not intended to be or to create any other warra...

Страница 5: ...ualified personnel in conformance with Southworth s instructions Operators Only trained personnel and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate the lift Before Operation Before using the devi...

Страница 6: ...ord NOTICE Safety instruction signs use signal words that are specific to the situation DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indic...

Страница 7: ...tions you should take to avoid these hazards In some cases we have also pointed out the consequences which may occur if you do not follow these instructions or precautions We will use the following sy...

Страница 8: ...e photo eye systems Each photo eye system includes a light source on one side of the unit and a reflector on the other side If any of the light beams is broken the unit will not start and the load enc...

Страница 9: ...APCU Owner s Manual 9 Fig 2A Operating Sequence Loading Position Fig 2B Operating Sequence Tilt 90 degree Position...

Страница 10: ...g loaded onto a conveyor or other device See Part C This manual contains information about the safe and proper installation use and maintenance of an APCU unit Be sure that this manual is available to...

Страница 11: ...APCU Owner s Manual 11 Fig 3 Label Diagrams and Positions...

Страница 12: ...12 APCU Owner s Manual Fig 3A Label Diagrams and Positions...

Страница 13: ...APCU Owner s Manual 13 Fig 3B Label Diagrams and Positions...

Страница 14: ...14 APCU Owner s Manual Fig 3C Label Diagrams and Positions...

Страница 15: ...APCU Owner s Manual 15 Fig 3D Label Diagrams and Positions...

Страница 16: ...16 APCU Owner s Manual Fig 3E Label Diagrams and Positions...

Страница 17: ...APCU Owner s Manual 17 Fig 3F Label Diagrams and Positions...

Страница 18: ...18 APCU Owner s Manual Fig 3G Label Diagrams and Positions NOTICE label p n 2998591T...

Страница 19: ...UPPORT STAND IN THE LOAD AREA AS SHOWN IN DRAWING 4 3053184T THE LOCATION IS IDENTIFIED BY THE ALIGNMENT LABEL ON THE INSIDE OF THE BASE FRAME RAIL NOTE IF NOT PRESENT ATTACH LABEL 2998592T TO THE DIM...

Страница 20: ...l and bit to drill the holes for the lag bolts Extra hydraulic oil for flushing the hydraulic lines and refilling the tank Level Positioning the Lift 1 Remove the shipping material and unskid the unit...

Страница 21: ...draulic fluid Spilled hydraulic oil is slippery and may present a fire hazard If you clean up any spilled fluid you will be able to tell right away if the unit begins to leak Electrical Connections DA...

Страница 22: ...perator can press this button to stop the action of the load enclosure quickly The unit will not operate again until the control system has been reset If an E stop is triggered the E stop reset button...

Страница 23: ...he unit may fail suddenly Someone may be hurt and the unit and load may be damaged Never allow anyone to ride on the load enclosure while its moving This unit includes two important kinds of safety de...

Страница 24: ...bar is placed above the rear edge of the pallet The pallet is placed as far back as possible Note Different containers utilize different retaining bar positions Please keep this in mind as you load e...

Страница 25: ...ere the retaining bar should be used These locations should be adhered to for retaining containers and skids Examples of properly retained containers and skids When you have BMC or OTR that are over l...

Страница 26: ...This process will dis rupt at least one of the Guard Photo Eyes 7 Operator leaves the enclosure and presses the GUARD RESET pushbutton If the photoeyes are clear the GUARD RESET pushbutton light will...

Страница 27: ...motion takes longer than 20 seconds a Run Time Fault has occurred The fault could be caused by a tripped overload relay blown fuses damaged hydraulic lines faulty valve damaged wiring or a damaged or...

Страница 28: ...is important to immobilize parts of the tilt and dump mechanisms before you service the unit Please follow all of these steps whenever you work on the unit Lower the load enclosure completely to the l...

Страница 29: ...f they have been painted over replace them Troubleshooting All servicing should be done by qualified personnel Qualified personnel should be able to read and under stand wiring and hydraulic diagrams...

Страница 30: ...ne lead to the three phase motor Check the motor wiring and line fuses The motor may be running backwards If this is happening the pressure valve will indicate zero pressure even though the motor is r...

Страница 31: ...nt of the switch See the section on Adjustment and Alignment The up side of the control valve for this function may not be working The down side of the valve must be energized and fully open Check the...

Страница 32: ...nd anti wear properties If the lift will be used at ambient temperatures below 0 F use aircraft hydraulic oil Use Type 15 aircraft hydraulic oil The following are equivalent to Conoco AW 32 TYPE MANUF...

Страница 33: ...t so that the loading edge of the load enclosure is touching the floor WARNING If any part of the base plate contacts the floor except for the front lip you must shim the base of the machine 2 Positio...

Страница 34: ...ove the nut and O ring Slide the solenoid off of the core tube 4 To clean the parts on the valve spool you must remove it from the valve body De pressurize the hydraulic system by lowering both liftin...

Страница 35: ...r in a vise so that it cannot turn Clear the work area so that you can lay the parts on a clean surface 3 At the upper end of the cylinder remove the snap ring Pull the rod to within 3 inches of full...

Страница 36: ...on ring O ring or BU washer as you do this It may be helpful to tip the rod assembly and twist it as you slide it into the cylinder Once the piston is inside the cylinder it should slide easily 11 Sli...

Страница 37: ...APCU Owner s Manual 37 Figure 7 Hydraulic Schematic...

Страница 38: ...38 APCU Owner s Manual Figure 8 Wiring Diagram...

Страница 39: ...Turn the manual auto switch to auto for normal operation To stop the machine in a non emergency situation while it is raising to the tilt position turn the manual auto switch to manual Otherwise the...

Страница 40: ...40 APCU Owner s Manual Figure 9 DC Power Supply Kit...

Страница 41: ...s Manual 41 Figure 10 APCU Program Ladder Logic If you need to view a larger drawing please call our customer service department at 800 743 1000 and ask for drawing 3064514T THIS DRAWING MUST BE AT R...

Страница 42: ...with system relief valve dual counter balance valves and pump unloading valve PRESS GAUGE 0 2 000 PSI NOTES 1 Cleanliness of inside of hydraulic tank must be maintained at all times Wipe inside of ta...

Страница 43: ...APCU Owner s Manual 43 Figure 10B Hydraulic Power Unit...

Страница 44: ...44 APCU Owner s Manual Figure 10C Hydraulic Power Unit...

Страница 45: ...ts for a cylinder also include the cylinder number This is stamped on the base of the cylinder housing To order replacement parts please call the Parts Department Parts are shipped subject to the foll...

Страница 46: ...arranty Southworth Products Corp shall not be liable for any direct or consequential damages arising out of such noncompliance Southworth Products Corp s obligation under this warranty is limited to t...

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