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1. 3 4 mounting plate provided with etc when the body is in Big Bertha __ down position Vibrator CAN be mounted on the side of dump body Call or go online for proper side mount specifications Handle can be removed if needed Removing it will not effect performance Or exchange for handless model DC 3500 S a plate amp channel combo MOUNTING STYLE For aluminum or heated bodies and other types of mounts call VIBCO 401 539 2392 FOR SMALLER DUMP BODIES FOR DUMP BODIES WITH CROSS MEMBERS unheated Stitch weld a4 in channel iron inverted over a minimum of 3 to 5 cross members amp weld mounting plate to middle of channel iron Be sure unit is directly over intersection of stiffener amp channel iron FOR CROSS MEMBER LESS DUMP BODIES Drill 13 16 holes in channel aligned with tapped holes in mounting plate Stitch weld mounting plate to underside of channel iron starting 1 2 in from the ends leaving approximately 2 between welds STITCH weld 6 in channel 4 to 6 long centered on the dumpbody 1 4 of the body length from the front of the dump body STITCH weld a 6 in channel between cross members amp to body skip weld to body amp weld mounting plate to middle of channel iron Check those bolts for tightness ED BOLTING PROCEDURE Use channel iron NOT angle iron to mount l A loose vibrator can cause damage Ny ray Te Awarped mounting plate YA
2. iron or plates Also look for fatigued or cracked welds Repair and reinforce immediately ADDITIONAL DETAILS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www vibco com ADJUSTING ECCENTRICS ON DC 3500ADJ To change eccentric settings 6 Unscrew 2 3 8 16 x 6 1 2 hex head bolts Remove dust cover Pull motor field away from armature assembly Unscrew 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 socket head bolts Remove cover by unscrewing 3 10 24 x 3 8 screws amp using longer screws in 3 threaded holes in mounting cover turn screws to draw motor assembly out of housing Loosen 2 3 8 16 x 1 2 set screws on outer most eccentric and adjust to desired output according to chart at right To reassemble 1 Put eccentric amp armature assembly back onto housing using 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 socket head bolts with disk locks Make sure motor shaft spins freely before reassembling If it doesn t tap front of the mounting cover until it does Put motor field back on armature spreading brushes over commutator NOTE be sure field pin lines up with of mounting cover holes and terminal port is in center of feet of housing Put dust cover back on with 2 3 8 16 x 6 1 2 hex head bolts amp tighten evenly to draw back into place Adjustable eccentrics are standard on the DC 3500ADJ adjustable eccentric kit may be purchaced separately ECCENTRIC SETTINGS Standard Factory Setting 3500 Ibs for Dump Body Lengths 17 40 ft 2700 lbs of forc
3. U IO seada A to the truck body amp may also get vibrator housing When electrically overloaded which could mounting secure vibrator cause motor burnout with one bolt use Loctite 242 or equal amp lock washer Shim opposite foot overshim slightly then tighten the other bolt DO NOT run unit unless bolted down Make sure the vibrator is secured tightly Retighten after the first 10 15 minutes of operation amp check them periodically to maintain proper tightness Be sure surface is smooth DIRECTION OF ROTATION flat amp free of any debris 16 AWG Wire SAFETY CABLE Q ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Push eee 16 AWG Wire O To Ignition Switch Controlled Power Grounding strap Source Fused supplied w wiring kit CB12V Circuit Breaker INSTALL PUSH BUTTON N OM 1 m Solenoid ON PANEL DC 3500 Vibrator D amp OF Grounds Through Foot 4 AWG Wire BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL BIG BERTHA CIRCUIT BREAKER Grounds Through Foot 110 in lbs Power Stud 4 AWG Wire i Nut For lengths exceeding 50 ft use 2 AWG wire Battery Ground n 12 Volt DC Using a DC volt meter take an voltage reading while vibrator is running Should read 11 5 volts MINIMUM SOLENOID CABLE SWITCH 800 633 0032 The warranty is void if vibrator is not properly installed During installation follow and check off the followi
4. VIBCO INSTRUCTION MANUAL r j a i ORS WARNING Failure to read and follow these installation instructions and safety precautions could result in personal injury equipment damage shortened service life or unsatisfactory equipment performance All information in this document is vital to the proper installation and operation of the equipment Itis important that all personnel who will be coming in contact with this product thoroughly read and understand this manual 2 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKLIST THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A VIBCO BIG BERTHA DUMPBODY VIBRATOR vibrator should provide you with years of trouble free service ODetermine vibrator placement on dump body OSelect thickness of mounting plate ODetermine length of channel iron OSTITCH weld mounting plate to channel iron Ch OSTITCH weld channel iron to dump body Tome OPlace vibrator on mounting plate Check the mounting plate for warping Secure firmly Sa es 4 SAINS P Olnstall safety chain or wire are RQ LANAN OConnect electrical wiring OFILL OUT WARRANTY CARD VIBRATOR PLACEMENT amp FORCE SETTINGS Place vibrator underneath body CUBIC BODY YARDAGE LENGTH BHS BERTHA a 1 4 1 3 length from front amp centered between sills or main beams Make sure vibrator clears 10 12 DC 3500 1500 13 14 DC 3500 2500 15 16 DC 3500 2700 15 30 17 40 DC 3500 hydraulic tanks gas tanks Reduced force kits avaiable fom VIBCO
5. e All returned shipments should clearly display your name address and original invoice number to ensure proper credit Orders for custom equipment built to customer s specifi cations are not returnable Product Changes VIBCO reserves the right to make changes in pattern design or materials when deemed necessary without prior notice or obligation to make corresponding changes in pre vious models To be sure of exact mounting dimensions it is recommended that you obtain a certified dimensional drawing from the factory Ordering Spare Parts Parts can be ordered through authorized distributors or from VIBCO s Spare Parts Department The following data should be provided when placing your spare parts order From label Model number of unit From spare parts list Reference number part number description amp quantity required Shipping instructions Specify shipping point and method of shipping REV198 15 800 633 0032 vibrators vibco com www vibco com
6. e for Dump Body Lengths 15 16 ft 2500 Ibs of force for Dump Body Lengths 13 14 ft 1500 Ibs of force for Dump Body Lengths up to 10 12 ft VIBCO s factory sets eccentrics to the proper specifications for your dump body length For custom mounting applications or any other questions 800 633 0032 or vibrators vibco com Adjustable Eccentric Kit available NOTE use Loctite 242 or equal when replacing screws IN f Gasket seals and rubber washers should be used for operation in a wet environment Yi Mig Warranty All warranty claims must be submitted to VIBCO for ap proval prior to any repairs being done Failure to do so will void any and all warranty coverage All repairs will be done at the VIBCO factory Errors Shortages amp Complaints Complaints concerning goods received or errors should be made at once Claims must be made within five days after receipt of goods Clerical errors are subject to correction Damage during shipping must be reported to the carrier not VIBCO Returning Parts Parts should not be returned to VIBCO without prior au thorization Call VIBCO s customer service department at 800 633 0032 800 465 9709 in Canada for a Return Goods Authorization RGA number A return authorization will be emailed or faxed to you Use this as your packing slip Return shipping must be prepaid Material returned may be subject to a 10 restocking fe
7. ng steps and your The success of Big Bertha relies on proper mounting with TO MAIL IN YOUR WARRANTY CARD Channel iron should be 6 wide with custom lengths to fit the specific dump body style Reference panel 5 to identify which mounting style you have to determine channel length Plate amp Channel Combo STITCH WELD A DO NOT MOUNT A VIBRATOR DIRECTLY TO SURFACE OF DUMP BODY Always use mounting plate amp channel STITCH WELDS SHOULD BE 3 6 LONG LEAVING 3 7 5cm BETWEEN EACH WELD SS STITCH WELDS SHOULD START amp STOP 1 2 5cm FROM BOTH ENDS OF CHANNEL TO PREVENT CRACKING Q RESTRAINT ALWAYS INSTALL SAFETY CABLE or CHAIN Mount one end to the vibrator and the other to the hopper or bin above the vibrator NEVER ATTACH TO THE MOUNTING PLATE If vibrator operates more than 30 seconds circuit breaker will open amp shut it down It will automatically reset in approx 2 minutes WARRANTY VOID IF CIRCUIT BREAKER NOT INSTALLED MASTER amp PILOT CIRCUIT REQUIRED wiring kit incl REV198 15 vibrators vibco com www vibco com A VIBCO INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING Failure to read and follow these installation instructions and safety precautions could result in personal injury equipment damage shortened service life or unsatisfactory equipment performance All information in this document is vital to the proper installation and operation of the equipmen
8. s than 11 5 volts Was test done with truck engine running If not test again with engine running If voltage is now above 11 5 volts vibrator should be operated only when engine is running or have truck s electrical system checked power cables can deteriorate over time losing their current carrying capacity If voltage is still below 11 5 volts test voltage at battery Battery voltage should be a minimum of 13 volts If less than 13 volts have truck s electrical system checked If battery voltage is 13 volts or higher check power wire to vibrator Wire gauge should be minimum of 4 AWG for lengths up to 50 ft 2 AWG for lengths of 51 ft to 100 ft NOTE Check ground connection of vibrator grounds through foot to dump body A good ground is critical to proper vibrator operation Make sure that bottom of vibrator feet and mounting plate are clean bare metal and corrosion free If an adequate ground connection cannot be achieved through the foot a separate grounding strap may need to be installed Check the brushes and change if necessary The life of brushes is approximately 1 000 hours Brush life is dependent on the duty cycle 3 An unusual sound banging coming from the vibrator Check the vibrator mounting bolts for tightness The vibrator could be loose New installations may be too weak Reinforce mount area immediately by adding stiffeners angle iron or channel iron Look for cracks in the housing mounting angle
9. t It is important that all personnel who will be coming in contact with this product thoroughly read and understand this manual DUTY CYCLE amp OPERATION Model DC 3500 is rated for INTERMITTENT DUTY ONLY MAXIMUM RUN TIME 30 sec with MINIMUM one 1 minute off time A DO NOT EXCEED N 20 MIN RUN TIME IN ANY 60 MIN PERIOD O TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Vibrator doesn t start or runs and stops Make sure vibrator is getting power Check fuses and make sure all connections are properly secured Make sure the vibrator is properly grounded to the frame If vibrator is not mounted to main frame such as on a pivoted truck body make sure body is grounded to main frame The vibrator is designed to ground through the foot For more positive grounding use the grounding strap provided in the wiring kit Make sure push button or on off switch and solenoid are working If damaged or non functioning replace Some newer trucks have additional circuit breakers wired in for accessories Check for hidden circuit breakers and make sure your power is direct to the battery terminal DUMP BODY VIBRATORS Best operation is short 3 5 second ON cycles allowing the unit to spin down and go through a range of frequency Cycling the ON OFF times will aid in faster clean out of the dumpbody Timers are avaiable thru VIBCO to automate this system 2 Vibrator is running slow loss of RPM I did a voltage test on the vibrator and it reads les

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