Operator’s Manual Victory WC-8H
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Version 2.0
8
TRANSPORT, STORAGE, AND ENVIRONMENT
8.1
Transport and Storage
Essential Rules for Transport:
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Keep the machine in the shipping package before installation.
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Protect packages from heat or direct sunlight.
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For transportation, always use a wooden mounting frame.
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Use proper lifting equipment, a fork truck, or a hand pallet jack.
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Always transport the equipment without mechanical shocks, knocking, or jolting.
Essential Rules for Storage:
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Remove all entangled material, also from rotating parts.
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Thoroughly wash the machine with a pressure washer or water hose to remove all dirt, mud, or
debris.
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Run the woodchipper for a few minutes to dry the moisture inside the machine.
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Inspect the woodchipper for loose, damaged, or worn parts and adjust or replace them to
prevent any unnecessary downtime at the beginning of the next season.
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Check all safety signs. Replace if necessary.
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Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust.
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Turn the feed hopper up and lock it.
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It is best to store the machine inside. If that is not possible, securely cover with a waterproof
tarp and tie-down.
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Clean off any dirt or dust accumulated on the woodchipper and any moving parts and protect it
against corrosion by lightly oiling it.
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Store in an area away from human activity.
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Apply an anti-rust lubricant to the knives to prevent rust. 3-in-1 or WD-40 spray oil is a good
choice.
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Store an unused woodchipper in a lockable indoor area, frost-free, clean, dry, non-humid, level,
and out of the reach of children and unauthorized persons.
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Alternatively, store the woodchipper outside covered with a tarp to reduce exposure, prevent
weather damage, and support the frame with wooden blocks.
Removing from storage
When removing this machine from storage, follow this procedure:
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Remove the tarp if covered.
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Review and follow the pre-operation checklist.
8.2
Decommissioning and Environment
8.2.1
Decommissioning Requirements
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The machine is clean.
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Ensure that all liquid systems are empty.