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Safety

The employer must also inform employees of an appropriate place to unload the body near the 
maintenance facility (preferably away from traffic, surface drains, and ditches).

W

ITTKE 

P

ENDULUM

™ vehicles are equipped with a 5-lb fire extinguisher, which is located inside the 

cab. A 20-lb fire extinguisher may also be installed as an option. Each fire extinguisher must be 
checked regularly by qualified personnel.

Figure 2-1      5-lb fire extinguisher (left); 20-lb fire extinguisher (right)

Safety Kits

A first aid kit, a flare kit and a triangle kit are options that may come with the truck.

Location of Safety and Informative Decals

Pay careful attention to all safety, warning and informative decals while working in and around the 
W

ITTKE 

P

ENDULUM

™. Keep your decals clean and in good condition at all times. For replacement 

decals, please call Labrie

Plus

. Decals may vary from one unit to another depending on the options 

and features installed on the unit. The following is an illustrated list of decals, but not limited to.

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Страница 1: ...PENDULUM OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

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Страница 3: ...WITTKE PENDULUM W MULTIPLEXED SYSTEM OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

Страница 4: ...ation contained in this document All risks and damages incidental or otherwise arising from the use or misuse of the information contained herein are entirely the responsibility of the user Although careful precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document Labrie Enviroquip Group assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions June 2014 ...

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Страница 7: ...tiplex Switch Actuators 1 24 Multiplex Switch Actuators 2 25 Safety Features 26 Third Eye Single Sensor Radar Detection System optional 26 Back Up Alarm 26 Body Safety Props 26 Tailgate Safety Prop 28 Securing Tailgate Safety Pins 30 Camera System optional 31 Tailgate Holding Valve 32 Safety Lockout Tests 33 Hopper Door Proximity Switch 33 Arms Partly Raised Proximity Switch in Packing Mode 33 Arm...

Страница 8: ...Axle Up Tag Axle Down 64 Hydraulic Alarm Switch optional 65 Packer Retracted Indicator Light 65 Hopper Door Open Indicator Light 65 Arms Not Stowed Indicator Light 65 In Cab Packer Control Station 65 Stop Push Button red 66 Pack Push Button green 66 Retract Push Button yellow 66 Joystick Controls 67 In Cab Joystick 67 Outside Dual Lever Joystick optional 68 Cab Dashboard 69 Parking Brake 69 Operat...

Страница 9: ...Safety while Using the Packing System 85 Packer Not Working 86 Unloading Refuse 86 Preparing to Unload Refuse 86 Unloading a WITTKE PENDULUM Unit 87 Cleaning of the WITTKE PENDULUM 87 Preparing the Unit Before Departure 88 Clean Up Procedure 88 Canopy Sweeper optional 89 Shut Down Procedure 90 Water Trap Bleed 91 Emergency Actions 91 Hydraulic Oil Spill 91 ...

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Страница 11: ...yard3 containers and collect 2 64 or 96 gallon carts at a time Once the body is full all its content is unloaded at a waste management landfill or other appropriate site e g transfer station incinerator recycling station These vehicles are designed to be operated by only one person at a time and they use a series of hydraulic pneumatic mechanical and electrical systems to perform their work routin...

Страница 12: ...gure 1 3 the tailgate see Figure 1 4 and the swing arms and forks see Figure 1 4 The hopper is the area of the body where the food waste is dumped The pendulum packer is the piece of equipment that pushes the waste into the body The tailgate is the rear door that prevents food waste from exiting the body during collection At a landfill the tailgate is raised to enable the discharge of the waste Fi...

Страница 13: ...ring ultimate strength at the lowest possible body weight Hopper sides and floor made up of Hardox 400 steel Tip to dump body Arm lifiting capacity 10 000 lbs Packer is of Pendulum type Hopper funnel has full front slope to avoid organic material stack up Canopy has gutters to drive liquids into the hopper and not on the cab Curbside covers giving access to Pendulum cylinders Tip to dump cylinder ...

Страница 14: ...n available room Digiload scale system Multiplexed System The WITTKE PENDULUM is equipped with an electronic monitoring system called the multiplexed system The Multiplexed system used by Labrie is a CAN based system that integrates a display monitor a control panel and a number of electronic controllers This whole system has been designed to help you operate your unit in an efficient and easy way...

Страница 15: ...ute du Pont St Nicolas QC G7A 2T3 Toll Free 1 877 831 8250 Telephone 1 418 831 8250 Service Fax 1 418 831 1673 Parts Fax 1 418 831 7561 Parts and warranty During business hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Standard Time Technical Support Service Available 24 hours Website www labriegroup com E mail sales labriegroup com IMPORTANT For technical support and parts ordering the serial number of your veh...

Страница 16: ...6 Introduction ...

Страница 17: ...er s responsibility He must heed all safety notions explained in this manual and on the decals found on the vehicle Danger Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in serious injury or death Warning Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury or death Caution Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or ...

Страница 18: ...s standards and recommendations For help or for more information please contact the manufacturer or any of its authorized representatives To keep records of all vehicle breakdowns and malfunctions as well as any inspection and maintenance To ensure that all failures or malfunctions that may be affecting the safe use of the vehicle are repaired before the vehicle is put back into operation To meet ...

Страница 19: ...ading and packing refuse Check mirrors windows lights and monitor equipment are clean and adjusted properly Use caution when driving with an unevenly distributed load Inspect for overhead hazards e g power lines prior to lifting arms hoisting body or climbing on it Always use the body safety prop when servicing under the body Always use the tailgate safety prop before entering the area between the...

Страница 20: ...ITTKE PENDULUM vehicles are primarily designed to be operated by only one person However if Labrie Enviroquip Group customers elect to operate the vehicle with more than one worker additional safety items shall be installed to protect the co worker from hazardous situations IMPORTANT In such cases Labrie Enviroquip Group must be informed of every and all units that will be operated by more than on...

Страница 21: ...tor s Manual and the Maintenance Manual supplied with this unit Warning Make sure that all people and obstructions are sufficiently cleared from the lifting arms before moving them Failure to do so may result in unit and or property damages personal injury or death Warning Make sure there is enough clearance between raised container and overhead power lines The lifting arms or the container must n...

Страница 22: ...ersonnel Figure 2 1 5 lb fire extinguisher left 20 lb fire extinguisher right Safety Kits A first aid kit a flare kit and a triangle kit are options that may come with the truck Location of Safety and Informative Decals Pay careful attention to all safety warning and informative decals while working in and around the WITTKE PENDULUM Keep your decals clean and in good condition at all times For rep...

Страница 23: ...Safety 13 Decals on Body 84459 84458 English French 47304 120989 English Spanish 79846 English French 84470 84469 English French 93490 47268 120974 English Spanish 79836 English French ...

Страница 24: ...14 Safety 84465 84466 English Spanish 47282 120983 English Spanish 79842 English French 47422 121033 English Spanish 79853 English French 84367 84368 English Spanish 159785 Optional ...

Страница 25: ...Safety 15 84471 84472 English Spanish 121349 32411 47256 84419 Spanish 159761 French Optional Optional 159828 Optional 121344 ...

Страница 26: ...16 Safety 97832 84447 Spanish 159759 French 159805 159807 Spanish 159806 French 159852 58704 French Optional Optional Optional ...

Страница 27: ...Safety 17 43817 121032 English Spanish 79868 English French 121235 ...

Страница 28: ...18 Safety 164672 164676 Spanish 164675 French ...

Страница 29: ...Safety 19 Decals on Tailgate MATERIEL PERMA GRIP 84482 32411 Optional 97757 97759 English Spanish 97758 English French ...

Страница 30: ...20 Safety Decals outside Cab 159793 Optional Optional Optional 159794 French 79955 79956 French 79963 79964 French Decal on Lifting Arm Optional 47310 47311 French ...

Страница 31: ...2 English French 47284 120980 English Spanish 79843 English French 47328 120972 English Spanish 121013 English French 47330 120975 English Spanish 121018 English French 47428 120986 English Spanish 121036 English French 47831 121020 Spanish 121031 English French ...

Страница 32: ...22 Safety 84189 84188 English French 32272 104539 84032 English Spanish 84031 English French 47705 120994 English Spanish 121034 English French ...

Страница 33: ...Safety 23 47276 84303 English Spanish 79840 English French 47420 84420 Spanish 159755 French 84325 84327 English Spanish 84326 English French 84367 84368 English Spanish ...

Страница 34: ...24 Safety Multiplex Switch Actuators 1 NOTE Multiplex switch actuators and their location on the control panel vary according to the options installed on the unit ...

Страница 35: ...ch Actuators 2 NOTE This illustration and the preceding one were taken from the PDF file no 159535 NOTE 1 All symbols to be negative lens 2 Electronic file for the symbols available on request from Labrie Enviroquip Group only ...

Страница 36: ...s The body safety props must be set when any work is performed under a lifted body Safety props ensure that heavy body parts will not move inadvertently Setting the Body Safety Props The safety props ensure that an empty body will not lower when you are working underneath it Figure 2 2 Body safety props Warning Always unload the body before setting the body safety props Danger Always set the body ...

Страница 37: ...ards you see Figure 2 3 and position it adequately see Figure 2 2 The safety prop must take place around the cylinder rod 7 Lower the body until both safety props rest on the cylinder casings 8 Lock out and tag out the vehicle see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 36 You can now work safely underneath the body Putting the Body Safety Props Back in Place To put the body safety props b...

Страница 38: ...purposes IMPORTANT Make sure that the body is empty before installing safety props Setting the Tailgate Safety Prop To set the tailgate safety prop 1 Make sure that the body is empty 2 Remove the tailgate locking mechanism safety pins Figure 2 4 Safety pin 3 Start the engine 4 Turn on the pump Danger The tailgate safety prop shall be set each time the tailgate is open for inspection or maintenance...

Страница 39: ...he tailgate onto the safety prop using the Tailgate Down Switch on the in cab control panel Putting the Tailgate Safety Prop Back in Place To put the tailgate safety prop back in its home position 1 Start the engine 2 Turn on the pump 3 Raise the tailgate by about 3 feet 4 Raise the tailgate safety prop see Figure 2 6 Danger Stand clear of tailgate path while setting the safety prop Danger Stand c...

Страница 40: ...tely close the tailgate The TAILGATE OPEN light indicator should turn off 7 Put the safety pins back in place Securing Tailgate Safety Pins The tailgate safety pins ensure that the tailgate can not be opened accidentally These pins must be in place unless you are unloading refuse or servicing the tailgate Remember these two critical points Before operating the WITTKE PENDULUM secure tailgate with ...

Страница 41: ...wing locations tailgate center 2 3 see Figure 2 10 LH side alley 2 3 see Figure 2 11 left RH side alley 2 3 see Figure 2 11 left LH side mirror see Figure 2 11 right and RH side mirror not shown The operator can switch from one camera to the other using a selector switch located on the 7 LCD color monitor installed in the cab Refer to the camera manufacturer s manual for more information Warning A...

Страница 42: ...center Figure 2 11 Cameras on both sides of tailgate left and on left hand side mirror right Tailgate Holding Valve Located under the rear section of the body this holding valve ensures that the tailgate will not open during the packing cycle ...

Страница 43: ...trol panel are flashing red 3 Verify that all hydraulic functions have been rendered inoperative by activating one of the control buttons such as the Tailgate Up button on the control panel 4 If the hydraulic system is still operative the Hopper Door proximity switch may need to be adjusted or replaced Refer to the Limit and Proximity Switches section in the Maintenance Manual Arms Partly Raised P...

Страница 44: ...d or replaced Refer to the Limit and Proximity Switches section in the Maintenance Manual Pendulum Packer In Home Position Proximity Switch Successful completion of this test ensures that you will not accidentally dump debris into the hopper while the pendulum packer is not in its home position i e up position For this test proceed as follows 1 Lower the front loader arms fully 2 Press the Pack bu...

Страница 45: ...servicing is being performed IMPORTANT Never drive the unit while the body is raised unless unloading To perform this test 1 Lower the body using the Body Down switch on the in cab control panel Exit the cab and visually confirm that the body is firmly seated on the chassis 2 Remove tailgate safety pins and open the tailgate by using the Tailgate Up button on the in cab control panel NOTE When usi...

Страница 46: ...afe level ground and apply the parking brake see Figure 2 13 Figure 2 13 Parking brake sign 2 Make sure that the body is completely unloaded 3 Switch off the hydraulic pump 4 Turn off the engine remove the key from the ignition store it in a safe and controlled area preferably on yourself and tape over the ignition switch 5 Turn off and lock the master switch IMPORTANT The battery set of the WITTK...

Страница 47: ...ass and that they are all functional Shutting Down the Vehicle If the vehicle has to be stored for an extended period of time follow the chassis manufacturer s shutdown and maintenance requirements Also 1 Park the vehicle on a hard level surface and apply the parking brake see Figure 2 13 2 Make sure that all moving parts are in their home position tailgate arms packer etc 3 Turn off in sequence t...

Страница 48: ...f valve on the hydraulic tank is fully open before starting the vehicle see Figure 2 16 Figure 2 16 Suction line shut off valve NOTE The hydraulic tank model may vary according to the options installed on the vehicle 3 Engage the hydraulic system by pressing the Pump button on the control panel see Figure 2 17 Warning Failure to fully open the main valve will cause immediate damage to the pump eve...

Страница 49: ...ydraulic pump ON OFF button Once the engine is started wait for air pressure to build up to at least 70 psi Figure 2 18 Air pressure indicator IMPORTANT Do not operate or move the vehicle until air pressure has reached 70 psi ...

Страница 50: ...40 Safety ...

Страница 51: ...een designed to help you operate your unit in an efficient and easy way Labrie s multiplexed system is reliable and safe and it requires less wiring harnesses to operate It can also monitor various function status of the body and display warning and caution messages Through its display monitor see Figure 3 1 Labrie s multiplexed system informs you of any malfunction that may occur during use of th...

Страница 52: ...omentarily on the display monitor at the start of the system see Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Labrie logo on the display monitor NOTE If the Welcome Screen with the Labrie logo stays on continuously there may be a communication problem between the monitor and the master control module Report this problem to the maintenance personnel NOTE The display monitor works even if the engine is not started All it ...

Страница 53: ...of Not Opened Open Roof Top Door Auto Dump Wrong Driver Position Change Driver Position Switch to Correct Position Auto Dump Arm Too High to Start Lower Arms Auto Dump Max Angle Reached Operate Arms and Forks Manually Auto Dump Pump Not Running Engage Pump Bar Stop Reached First Push Bar Stop Override Switch then Move Container out of Bar Stop Body Pump Not Started Engage Pump Buzzer Body Raised L...

Страница 54: ... Proximity Switch Packer Pump Not Started Engage Pump Packer Retracted Prox Timeout Check Full Retracted Proximity Switch Packer Roof Not Opened Open Roof Top Door Pump Stop Main Air Pressure Let the Air Build Up to Required Pressure Pump Auto Dump Button ON Call LabriePlus Button Must be OFF to Engage Pump Pump Aux EStop Pull Up Aux EStop Button Pump Cab EStop Pull Up Cab EStop Button Pump Deadma...

Страница 55: ...peed to Engage Pump Pump SpeedUpAuto Switch ON Call LabriePlus Switch Must be OFF to Engage Pump Pump SpeedUpON Switch ON Call LabriePlus Switch Must be OFF to Engage Pump Pump TagAxle Down Switch ON Call LabriePlus Switch Must be OFF to Engage Pump Pump TagAxle Up Switch ON Call LabriePlus Switch Must be OFF to Engage Pump Pump TailGate Down Switch ON Call LabriePlus Switch Must be OFF to Engage ...

Страница 56: ...is disconnected Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus Button Pack 13 is disconnected Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus Button Pack 14 is disconnected Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus Button Pack 15 is disconnected Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus CAN Error Level 1 Refer to LabriePlus CAN Error Level 2 Refer to LabriePlus CAN Error Level 3 Refer to LabriePl...

Страница 57: ...se One possible cause is highlighted at a time What is shown in light and small print in the lower part of the screen are causes that have already been dealt with see Figure 3 4 Module 25 is disconnected Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus Module 25 not Connected Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus Module 30 is disconnected Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus Module 30 n...

Страница 58: ...e screen Time and Date Indicator A time and date indicator may be found on the upper left hand side corner of the screen The availability of this indicator is based on the chassis on which the body is mounted If the chassis provides real time clock information through the J1939 bus time and date will appear on the screen To set the Time and Date indicator go to the Main Menu and choose Time Adjust...

Страница 59: ... All you need is the display monitor Say you want to change the multicycle settings of the pendulum packer Just select the MULTICYCLE Page from the MAIN MENU by pressing the corresponding button at the bottom left corner of the display monitor Use the left and right arrows to select the desired number of packer cycles and press OK to validate or Esc to cancel The multicycle settings can be changed...

Страница 60: ...he electronic module The module then counts the amount of cycles that the packer does and will stop the packer after the preset amount of cycles has been reached I O Status In this section you will find helpful information for troubleshooting body related problems that you may face in your day to day tasks These problems can be of any kind hydraulic mechanical electrical or pneumatic Select the co...

Страница 61: ... these rectangles represents input elements which correspond to a particular function of the truck For example if you select rectangle I00 a short description appears in the lower part of the screen which indicates that this rectangle relates to the input element coming from the service brake pressure switch NOTE Each rectangle is numbered and relates to a specified function of the truck However f...

Страница 62: ... given number the related function may vary from truck to truck Press Esc to return to the preceding page Press the Force button to display the Force page NOTE To go back to the Main page or the Main Menu press Esc as many times as necessary until the desired page is displayed Force The Force page is accessible from the Output Status page Just press the corresponding button to access the Force pag...

Страница 63: ...lower right end corner of the screen IMPORTANT It is very important to read this message completely before accessing the next page Figure 3 11 Warning message w OK prompt Press OK to go to the Force page or Esc to return to the preceding page After pressing OK the Force page appears on the screen Figure 3 12 Force page input ...

Страница 64: ...is a closed short circuit a yellow rectangle means there is an open circuit A white bordered rectangle means that this rectangle is selected Use the directional arrows to select a specific rectangle or function When a rectangle is selected a short description of the corresponding function appears in the lower part of the screen After selecting a rectangle press ON to activate the corresponding fun...

Страница 65: ...fic data that are transferred from the chassis J1939 bus to Labrie s multiplexed system in order to be used by this system These specific data are the following selected gear current gear road speed engine RPM brake parking brake Press Esc to return to the preceding page Module Software Version In this section you will find the software version currently used by each of the modules installed on th...

Страница 66: ...ump system Before resetting make sure the forks and arms are in their home position then follow the instructions shown on the display monitor For more information call LabriePlus see To Contact Labrie Plus on page 5 Press Esc to return to the preceding page Time Adjust This section allows you to set the Time and Date indicator Press Esc to return to the preceding page NOTE To go back to the Main p...

Страница 67: ... 1 Figure 3 17 Control panel part 2 NOTE The switches and controls that are on the control panel vary according to the options installed on the vehicle Mirror light optional Canopylight optional Arms not stowed Hopper door open Speed up ON Speed up AUTO Pump Auto packing optional Strobe lights optional Work lights optional Packer retracted Body up Body down Tag axle up Tailgate up Tag axle down Ta...

Страница 68: ...letely lowered onto the frame the Body Down switch will turn green while the Body Up switch will turn blue Pump Switch This switch see Figure 3 16 also known as PTO switch engages and disengages the hydraulic pump all the body functions packer tailgate and the joystick that controls the arms Press the switch to activate the hydraulic pump switch turns green Press the same switch again to deactivat...

Страница 69: ...it and keep it down to raise the tailgate to the desired height Before using this switch make sure that the truck is parked on safe level ground IMPORTANT Remove both tailgate locking pins before using this switch NOTE When the tailgate is unlocked both the in cab buzzer see Figure 3 19 and the backup alarm will start sounding off A red warning light located on the buzzer will also blink NOTE Each...

Страница 70: ...he tailgate safety prop IMPORTANT When the tailgate is completely closed and locked put both tailgate locking pins back in place NOTE If the downward movement of the tailgate is stopped at any position except the fully closed and locked position both Tailgate Up and Tailgate Down switches will flash red NOTE Each time the tailgate is unlocked the message Tailgate Unlocked appears on the display mo...

Страница 71: ... Figure 3 17 turns on off the strobe light if installed on your vehicle Press the switch once to turn on the strobe light switch turns green Press the switch again to turn off the strobe light switch turns blue Work Light Switch optional This switch see Figure 3 17 turns on off work lights if installed on your vehicle Press the switch once to turn on work lights switch turns green Press the switch...

Страница 72: ...opy on their way down Press the switch to initiate the automatic packing cycle switch turns green Press the switch again to disable this feature switch turns blue Forks Width Switches optional These optional switches see Figure 3 22 allow the operator to either increase or decrease the width between both forks The upper switch is used to increase the width between both forks Press this switch and ...

Страница 73: ...tch is used to engage the speed up function which increases the engine speed until disengaged Press this switch to engage the speed up function switch turns green Figure 3 23 Speed up ON Press this switch again to disengage the speed up function switch turns blue NOTE The unit transmission must be in neutral before this speed up switch can be turned on The lower switch is used to activate the auto...

Страница 74: ... is fully open the switch turns green Refuse can now be dumped into the hopper The lower switch is used to close the top door Press this switch and keep it pressed until the top door is completely closed When the top door is fully partially closed both Top Door switches are blue IMPORTANT Dumping refuse into the hopper with the arms and forks can only be done when the upper switch is green lighted...

Страница 75: ...ping into the hopper Hopper Door Open Indicator Light This indicator light is located on the in cab control panel see Figure 3 16 If this indicator light is green this indicates that the hopper door is closed If this indicator light flashes red this indicates that the hopper door is not closed NOTE No hydraulic function is possible when the hopper door is not closed In such a situation the pump sw...

Страница 76: ...e 3 25 Stop push button Pack Push Button green This push button activates the packing cycle Press this button once to activate the pendulum packer Tailgate must be closed and locked to allow the automatic return of the packer to the home position Figure 3 26 Pack push button Retract Push Button yellow This push button see Figure 3 27 returns the pendulum packer to its home position when you are pa...

Страница 77: ... the arms and forks simultaneously Figure 3 28 In cab joystick Shift the joystick forward to lower the arms only Shift the joystick to the position between the Arms Down and Forks Down to lower both the arms and forks see Figure 3 29 Shift the joystick to the left to lift the forks only see Figure 3 29 Shift the joystick to the position between the Forks Up and Arms Up to raise both the forks and ...

Страница 78: ...r controls the forks While these are separate controls you may still perform two functions at the same time For example you can lower the arms and forks simultaneously Figure 3 30 Dual lever joystick Shift the Fork control downward to raise the forks Shift the Fork control upward to lower the forks Shift the Arm control downward to raise the arms Shift the Arm control upward to lower the arms Figu...

Страница 79: ...g is a description of the controls and buttons located on the dashboard Parking Brake The parking brake must be used every time the WITTKE PENDULUM is stopped on idle position other than the regular traffic stops see Figure 3 32 Figure 3 32 Parking brake ...

Страница 80: ...70 Controls and Indicators ...

Страница 81: ...for specific rules of driving the WITTKE PENDULUM Obey all speed restrictions and regulations Daily Inspection Approaching the Vehicle As you approach the vehicle look for any object under or against the vehicle and check the surroundings for people other vehicles as well as ground and overhead obstructions Ensure that the truck is parked at the most convenient place where you will have all the cl...

Страница 82: ...e area fuel tank hydraulic tank air tanks air tanks must be drained every day cleaning trap and wheels Ensure the tailgate is fully closed and locked BOTH tailgate safety pins are in place and rollers are on main locking pins Once the visual inspection is over you must start the engine to check if the systems are working properly Starting the Vehicle To start the WITTKE PENDULUM 1 Before starting ...

Страница 83: ...igure 4 1 Hopper door 2 Go back in the truck and open the top door completely Figure 4 2 Top door 3 Press the green push button on the in cab packer control station see Figure 3 26 to activate the packer for a full cycle 4 Use the joystick on the in cab console see Figure 3 28 to check for proper operation of the arms and forks Danger Never attempt to reach inside the hopper area while the packer ...

Страница 84: ...pection Procedure On a daily basis perform a visual inspection of the lifting arms and forks looking for leaks cracks or premature wear of the moving parts Refer to the Lubrication section in the Maintenance Manual for detailed greasing points Figure 4 3 Lifting arms and forks Apply the following inspection procedure 1 Make sure to park the vehicle on safe level ground 2 Start the engine and engag...

Страница 85: ... page 58 and the engine 5 Ensure that the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is tagged out for maintenance purposes see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 36 6 Perform a visual inspection of the following items cylinders pivots mounting bolts Hoses and connections ...

Страница 86: ...76 Operating the WITTKE PENDULUM Check for loose nuts and bolts Torque tube support and shaft Check proximity switches for proper operation Refer to the Maintenance Manual ...

Страница 87: ... Cab horn Low oil pressure Exterior back up horn Low oil warning light buzzer Windshield cracks Seat and seat belt Windshield wipers Clutch free play Juggler Heat Defrost License registration papers Reflective triangles Service brakes adjusted Steering play Parking brakes operational Radio Low air warning light buzzer Camera Air compressor adequate VISUAL BODY WALK AROUND PRE POST PRE POST PRE POS...

Страница 88: ...re 1 Stop the vehicle and set the parking brake 2 Turn off the hydraulic pump see Pump Switch on page 58 3 Move to the desired driving position LH or RH 4 Shift the OPERATING POSITION switch to the desired position LH or RH Figure 4 4 OPERATING POSITION switch 5 Adjust mirrors and monitor to the chosen driving position 6 Start the engine 7 Turn on the hydraulic pump see Pump Switch on page 58 8 Ad...

Страница 89: ...he tailgate MUST be fully closed with tailgate safety pins in locking position Obey speed restrictions and regulations if driving from the right hand side Overheight Caution In some locations the front loader may be overheight when the arms are in the full up travel position Consult local regulations or confer with your supervisor if unsure NOTE Before passing under an overpass be aware of the req...

Страница 90: ...ed indicator light on the console panel turns green see Figure 3 16 3 Close the top door see Top Door Switches Roof Open Roof Close on page 64 4 Turn off the hydraulic pump see Pump Switch on page 58 to reduce the engine load between stops NOTE Switch the hydraulic pump to OFF if you route destination is more than 1 mile 1 6 km away Arms and forks in safe driving position ...

Страница 91: ...safety notions mentioned herein are of outmost importance and you should obey them at all times Planning your Route It is important to plan your route in order to be efficient Planning your route will shorten your collection time and prevent from being caught in a traffic jam Refuse Collection Procedure To collect refuse with your WITTKE PENDULUM unit do the following 1 Turn on the hydraulic syste...

Страница 92: ...ner while adjusting the forks to ensure the container clears the cab guard and canopy and refuse does not spill before it reaches the hopper Raise the container until the arms rest on the rubber bump stops IMPORTANT Do not tip the container much more than 45 degrees The container may slip off the forks and fall into the hopper NOTE The forks may be cycled up and down in short movements to help emp...

Страница 93: ... the arms and return the container to the ground Danger Be sure there is enough clearance to dump the container s content into the hopper Make sure nobody is near the vehicle during the operation You must adjust the forks at this height Correct way to dump a container Wrong way ...

Страница 94: ...You can however stop the packer by pressing the Stop button red or retract it by pressing the Return button yellow at any point during the sweep cycle see Auto Packing Switch optional on page 62 NOTE Use the Auto Packing mode when time is of the essence and you are secure in allowing the WITTKE PENDULUM control of the pack cycle This mode provides you with a hands off method of packing refuse whil...

Страница 95: ... Open the top door see Top Door Switches Roof Open Roof Close on page 64 3 Turn on the Auto Packing switch on the control panel see Auto Packing Switch optional on page 62 NOTE Lowering the arms activates the Auto Packing cycle when the corresponding switch is activated green lighted 4 Turn off the Auto Packing switch when this feature is no longer needed Safety while Using the Packing System Warn...

Страница 96: ...e battery box 7 Report your findings to the maintenance personnel Unloading Refuse Once the body of the WITTKE PENDULUM is full drive the unit to the landfill or an appropriate area for unloading purposes Preparing to Unload Refuse To prepare your WITTKE PENDULUM unit for unloading 1 Find an appropriate dump location The truck must be on solid level ground Adequate clearance must be provided to al...

Страница 97: ...is fully raised 3 Apply the foot brake and release the parking brake NOTE The foot brake should be released while you unload and allow the force of the moving load to push the unit forward Always be alert of what is in front of the truck 4 Drive the unit slightly forward as the contained refuse is unloaded 5 Set the parking brake 6 Press the Body Down switch on the control panel see Figure 3 17 an...

Страница 98: ...ut procedure 6 Remove the tailgate safety prop see Tailgate Safety Prop on page 28 7 Close the tailgate completely see Tailgate Down Switch on page 60 8 Reinstall both tailgate safety pins 9 Retract the pendulum packer to its home position 10 Raise the arms and forks to their home position 11 Turn off the hydraulic pump see Pump Switch on page 58 Clean Up Procedure NOTE Some trucks may be equipped...

Страница 99: ...he hopper NOTE Pressurized water can be used if necessary 9 Inspect the condition of the hopper area and record any problems or concerns in a vehicle condition report 10 Once the cleaning is done exit the hopper 11 Reverse the lockout tagout procedure see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 36 Canopy Sweeper optional Fixed to the fork torque tube and made of rubber the optional canopy ...

Страница 100: ...d top door closed pendulum packer at home position 4 Turn off the optional auto neutral feature if you were using the right hand side driving position 5 Turn off the hydraulic pump The pump switch on the control panel will turn blue indicating that the hydraulic system is disabled 6 Turn off all lights work lights strobe light etc 7 Shut the unit off following the chassis manufacturer s recommenda...

Страница 101: ...en off both water trap bleed screws under the bowls and catch the water and oil that flow out with a rag The water trap helps keep moisture out of the air system Figure 4 10 Water trap bleed Emergency Actions Hydraulic Oil Spill In case of hydraulic spill do the following 1 Press the emergency red button see Figure 3 25 2 Turn off the pump switch see Figure 3 16 Pump switch should be blue lighted ...

Страница 102: ... maintenance facility and report your findings 7 If the leak cannot be repaired on site and the vehicle cannot be towed remove the pump drive shaft before restarting the engine 8 When it is time to restart the pump after repair ensure that the valve on the hydraulic tank see Figure 2 16 is fully open and that there is sufficient oil in the hydraulic tank ...

Страница 103: ...Operating the WITTKE PENDULUM 93 ...

Страница 104: ...8 831 1673 Sales Fax 1 920 232 2498 Parts Fax 1 418 831 7561 Mailing Address Mailing Address P O Box 2785 175 Route du Pont Oshkosh WI 54903 2785 St Nicolas QC G7A 2T3 Parts and Warranty Parts and Warranty During business hours During business hours 7 00 AM to 7 00 PM Central Standard Time 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Standard Time Technical Support Service Technical Support Service Toll Free 1 800 ...

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