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1. 112 Setup conditions to dump the refuse 113Raising the Tailgate csceeseeessseeeseees 113 Unloading the refuse Using the sump and optional washout system Unloading Refuse Eject and Service Hoist Models 113 Preparing the unit to return to route Unloading Refuse Dump Model without Carrycan 114 Before Raising the Body 114 Raising the Body 114 Unloading Refuse Dump Model with Carrycan 116 Before Raising the Body ccccccssssseeeneeeeeeeees 116 Raising the Bod yi sisteisccecissasetecistiecstinimatesniieanindeen 116 Raising the Body additional information 118 Lowering the Body 118 Lowering the Tailgate 118 Clean and Inspect the Tailgate Seal 118 Lock the Tailgate 119 Clean Behind the Packer Panel 119 Remove Refuse from the Engine and Exhaust Areas 120 ES Sump and Washout Systems 120 Sump Compartment 120 Washout System csiiticiiicessiecinccssascaanvast insta seinantvieads 121 Preparing to Return to Route 121 A COMPANY 111 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 9 Landfill Transfer Station Procedures FLAG UP Setting Up the Unit for Dumping ALERTE TOCKED After you position the unit on firm ground for dumping at the landfill set i
2. Rod z N et A Da ae 3 Figure 55 Before Raising Body Carrycan Unit Raising the Body gt Follow These Steps 1 MOVE the body raise air toggle switch to RAISE and HOLD it there until the body is COMPLETELY raised See Figure 56 2 When the body is completely raised RELEASE the switch 116 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 9 Landfill Transfer Station Procedures Raising the Body Continued NOTICE NOTICE Do not move the unit forward or backwards excessively fast lurch to dump the refuse load Excessively fast movements with the body raised puts a very high load on the body raise RASE GODY FULE UP cylinders and could damage one or both cylinders and make the body unstable or unable to lower Inspect the cylinders after you dump each load and replace if necessary SF TN 3 When the refuse stops falling out of the body A SLOWLY BUT SUDDENLY move the unit FORWARD a short distance and then STOP to allow ji gt more refuse to fall out of the body Experience will i e eee Pt teach you how fast to move safely forward or ff nm y T ARD backward before you apply the brakes r aa z ou 4 If necessary do step 3 again but go BACKWARD Figure 56 Raising the Body Carrycan Unit and then STOP to allow more refuse to fall out of the body 5 Do steps 3 and 4 as necessary to re
3. TERM DEFINITION TERM DEFINITION A feature on all units that allows an Indicates a hazardous situation operator to press one button to DANGER which if not avoided will result in AutoPack automatically complete one extend death or serious injury and retract cycle of the packer to compress the refuse Make a cylinder rod move out its base bin The refuse collection container Extend EXTEND Command to move the packer panel towards the body The complete body assembly or body the area of the body where the refuse is stored Material loaded in the body that fall back drops from its initial compacted boiling Refuse material rising from a position into the hopper compacted base to the unit s roof FEL Front End Loader Refuse material densely bridge compacted on a bottom layer with Damage to the lid s of the refuse refuse material loose or lightly fouling bins containers that interferes compacted on a top layer with unloading the refuse Indicates a hazardous situation The packer extend cylinder is fully CAUTION which if not avoided could result FULLY retracted and the packer panel is in minor or moderate injury RETRACTED all the way to the front of the POSITION hopper May also be referred to as collapsed The fully retracted position of a Home Position or Front Head position cylinder A standard unit it does not have harm A ua e
4. 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls Preview Read this section to learn about the operation of the cab controls switches and indicator lights This section tells you The in cab controls and switches available at the time this manual was written How the in cab controls work The in cab indicator lights available The outside controls and how they work NOTE The location and appearance of the controls may be different than those shown in this manual Make sure you know the location of the controls and the how you operate the controls on your unit before you use the vehicle Section Contents AutoPack Feature cccccceccecccecececccecccecccecececenerens 52 AutoLift MF eat re ssseussusissotetenteoe ns necusctateas eeaiiie 52 In Cab Main Control Panels 0c ccseceeeceeeeeeeeeees 53 In Cab Main Control Panel Switches and Indicator AGUS scene intention in ae aime tirer 53 Air Toggle Switches 54 Push Pull and Push Button Switches 0 56 Indicator Lights wwii sisvenicensiteindetnariininnesiaactiaeons 59 In Cab AutoLift System 61 In Cab Joystick and 2 Lever Controls for Lift Arms ANG FOLKS EEE E rade etant dette 62 Joystick Air Controls ccccccccsceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 63 2 Lever
5. INSPECTION RESULTS CODE CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS VIRIN REFUSE COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS Continued BODY AND CHASSIS STREET SIDE INSPECTION Tailgate is locked Inspect tailgate lock components Cylinder hoses and fittings for leaks Hoses for wear and damage Cylinder for damage Loose or missing mounting hardware Inspect tailgate raise components Cylinder hoses and fittings for leaks Hoses for wear and damage Cylinder for damage Loose or missing mounting hardware Check air pressure of tires Add air to any tire with air pressure lower than recommended before going on route Check wear of tire treads Replace any tire worn below tire manufacturer s recommendation or state requirements before going on route Check tires for damage Replace any damaged tire before going on route Inspect decals on curb side body for damage and readability Inspect decals on body prop for damage and readability Inspect body structure for damage loose or missing nuts and bolts and for cracked welds Inspect body mounting brackets for cracked weld missing bolts or nuts or movement Inspect lift arm pad for damage Inspect level of hydraulic oil if tank is mounted on streetside It must be full Add recommended oil as necessary a COMPANY 139 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 EELS ARE ALWAYS TuRNing FRONT END LOADE
6. APPENDIX B PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHART HOURS OF OPERATION REF COMPONENT SYSTEM 8 40 200 1000 2000 SERVICE CHECK 1 Hydraulic System X Check oil level add if necessary x Check cylinders pumps and system for leaks Repair or replace if necessary x Check control valve seals for leaks Repair or replace if necessary X Replace oil filter element X Replace tank breather filter Drain flush and refill a Change filter element 2 Wiring amp Battery Cables X Check wiring and battery cables See note below 3 Operator s Controls X Check for proper operation 4 Throttle Stop Device X Check and adjust if necessary 5 Grease Fittings X Lubricate as shown on Lube Chart Daily 8 hrs Weekly 40 hrs Monthly 200 hrs 6 Months 1000 hrs Yearly 2000 hrs Replace filter after first 30 days of operation then every 6 months or 1000 hrs of operation OR when filter bypass light is ON Replace tank breather filter every time you replace filter element Maintenance intervals are based on an 8 hour work day and average operating conditions Severe use or adverse conditions require more frequent maintenance than given in this chart NOTE Arrangement of component system different from Service Manual to fit this format 146 A company 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 EELS ARS ALWAYS Tun
7. The controls do not operate OR There is a mechanical malfunction A COMPANY 79 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 6 Lowering Raising a Body with Inoperative Controls or Mechanical Problems Lowering a Raised Body with Inoperative Controls Use the following procedure to lower a raised body if the in cab operating controls are inoperative or if the raised body will not lower for any other reason Observe all DANGER and WARNING notices while you perform this procedure See Figure 32 Securely Attach to Truck Crane or other Lifting Device having Adequate Lift Capacity Secure Chain or Cable Around Cross Shaft DO NOT LEAVE TAILGATE RAISED WITHOUT USING BOTH TAILGATE Wheel Chocks Both Wheels Firm Stable Ground Figure 32 Lowering Raised Body with Inoperative Controls Lift Capacity Requirements Half Pack bodies weigh up to 17 500 pounds Common refuse materials weigh approximately 1 000 pounds cubic yard Make sure that the equipment used to raise the body is of adequate capacity to lift the load safely A DANGER This procedure is dangerous if not performed correctly Serious injury or death may occur from equipment falling or breaking Clear the area of all people not necessary for the procedures and correctly perform the procedure A DANGER Do not put any part of your body between the unit s body and the chassis or cylinders while you raise th
8. Sheet 4 shows a WARNING decal about the battery e Figure 4 shows two WARNING decals that are also two disconnect switch of the MOST IMPORTANT decals They are Sheet 5 shows a WARNING decal about the washout WARNING decals that tell you to READ and system UNDERSTAND the Operator s Manual this manual Sheet 6 shows a WARNING decal about the service BEFORE you operate or service the unit hoist and a NOTICE alert for lowering a body e Figure 5 shows two different size DANGER decals about an elevated raised body e Figure 6 shows two different size DANGER decals about the tailgate in motion e Figure 7 shows a DANGER decal about going under the chassis e Figure 8 shows two different size DANGER decals about towing 32 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals Decals Continued 212 2183 Arms Above Transit e Figure 13 shows all the CAUTION decals 212 2228 Proximity Switch Adjustment Sheet 1 shows the CAUTION decal about the side 212 2235 Lubrication 2 access door 212 2275 Oil Level Sheet 2 shows the CAUTION decal about going into 212 2384 Packer Ejector Adjustment the body Sheet 3 shows the CAUTION decal about when the 212 2408 EOS packer panel moves 212 2689 U S Flag and ISO Certification Sheet 4 shows the CAUTION label about using the ladder correctly Decal Installation Kit Sheet 5 shows the CAUTION decal about t
9. hopper is a dangerous condition You can cab joystick and 2 lever controls Refer to cause damage to the unit and or container when the container is in the hopper while you extend the packer Do not extend the packer when the container or carrycan is in the hopper The joystick and 2 lever controls work with the outside control box for AutoPack functions In Cab Joystick and 2 Lever Controls for Lift Arms and Forks on page 62 B Packer Start Extend Switch Use this green switch to control extending the packer panel e PRESS and RELEASE the switch to extend the packer panel to the end of the cylinder first stage e The panel extends to compact the load then automatically returns to the FULLY RETRACTED POSITION and stops 66 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls Body Raise Service Hoist Units The Service Hoist model has an outside control assembly that controls the raising and lowering of the body for service and maintenance operations by service personnel only The control is part of the service hoist pump and looks similar to the control in Figure 24 on page 68 Refer to Propping the Body Dump Units and Service Hoist Units on page 72 NOTE Units manufactured after April 2009 have the manual override valve If you have not experienced problems with the service hoist you may n
10. 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction Tailgate Lock Cylinders Heil s patented Shur Lock system uses tailgate lock cylinders to UNLOCK the tailgate before you RAISE the tailgate and to LOCK the tailgate after you LOWER the tailgate A flag at the back of each side of the body lets the operator see whether the tailgate is locked or unlocked The flag is UP when the tailgate is LOCKED and DOWN when the tailgate is UNLOCKED Tailgate Cylinders You use these cylinders to RAISE the tailgate before you unload the compacted refuse at the landfill After you unload the refuse you use the cylinders to LOWER the tailgate A red light and an alarm inside the cab let the operator know when the tailgate is RAISED The red light illuminates is ON and the alarm sounds when the tailgate is RAISED The light is OFF and the alarm stops when the tailgate CLOSED DANGER A tailgate in motion is dangerous Serious injury or death may occur if a person is struck by a moving tailgate or becomes trapped between the tailgate and the body Clear the area near the tailgate of all unnecessary people before you lower the tailgate A DANGER Always prop the tailgate when you leave it raised for maintenance service or cleaning procedures Any part of your body between the unit s body and the tailgate while you prop the tailgate or when the tailgate is propped i
11. Exit the body close and latch the side access door close and latch the sump door s Start the vehicle s engine engage the PTO if equipped then PULL the System Power switch UP and PRESS and RELEASE the PUMP ON button PRESS and RELEASE the PACKER RETRACT switch and RETRACT the packer panel FULLY to the front of the body to the FULLY RETRACTED POSITION A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 119 SWS 706224 0509 9 Landfill Transfer Station Procedures Clean Behind the Packer Panel Continued 11 MAKE SURE the packer panel is at the FULLY RETRACTED POSITION 12 Use the packer switches and do one more cycle of EXTEND and RETRACT MAKE SURE the packer RIGHT SIDE travels fully forward during the EXTEND operation and el tht travels fully to the FULLY RETRACTED POSITION during the retract operation 13 CLOSE and LATCH the access door Remove Refuse from the Engine and Exhaust Areas IMPORTANT Inspect unit for refuse on or about the engine or exhaust components Remove all refuse to prevent a fire SUMP DOOR LOCK Sump and Washout Systems Sump Compartment Figure 57 Sump Door A sump compartment with a door is on both sides of the FULLY RETRACTED POSITION of the unit See Figure 57 and Figure 58 The sump compartment is below the hopper area and collects liquids that drain out of the collected and compacted refuse that is inside the unit body See Figure 58
12. fully inserted use the arm control and cradle the container on the forks and arms Release the control See Figure 42 Figure 42 Fully Insert Forks into Container Pick up Sleeves Figure 41 Rotate Forks to Horizontal Position A COMPANY 101 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 8 On Route Operation Procedures Lifting and Loading Refuse Continued NOTICE If the arms will not raise the container the container may exceed the lifting A DANGER Contact of the unit with capacity of the unit Contact your supervisor for instructions before you try to lift the container again You may cause damage to the unit overhead electric lines is dangerous Serious injury or death may occur Make sure there is adequate overhead clearance before you raise the container Refer to Table 1 on page 29 If the unit does make contact with overhead electric lines do not touch metal in the cab Stay in the unit until help arrives 8 If the unit does not have the AutoLevel feature raise the container alternating operation of the lift arm and fork controls to keep container level to the ground while you raise the lift arms over the cab ONLY trained and experienced operators should level the forks during an ARM RAISE operation NOTE If local rules and laws require more See Figure 43 clearance you must follow them 7 ADJUST the container spot mirror for BEST overhead v
13. que WHEELS ARE ALways TURNING A COMPANY Half Pack Front End Loader Failure to follow all instructions and safety precautions in this manual in the Maintenance and Adjustment Manual or Service in other manufacturer s manuals and on the safety decals attached to the product could result in serious injury or death to operators or bystanders and or damage to property DO NOT operate this vehicle before you READ and UNDERSTAND this Operator s Manual the Parts and Maintenance Adjustments Service Manual for this unit other applicable manufacturer s manuals and the safety decals on the product Each operator of this unit must read and understand all directions in this manual before they first operate this vehicle Keep this manual in the cab for new operators and to remind all operators about safe use Operator s Manual A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 Read This Manual EVERY PERSON who will OPERATE MAINTAIN REPAIR OR OTHERWISE WORK with the Heil Half Pack Front Loader MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND this entire Operator s Manual before starting the engine or activating any switches or controls MAKE SURE to read the Maintenance Adjustments or Service Manual for the unit BEFORE you do any maintenance or repair procedures ALL USERS of this equipment must be trained professionals who understand how the machine operate
14. s label marking 3 PANEL CONTROL PANEL Figure 15 In Cab Main Control Panels A COMPANY 53 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls In Cab Main Control Panel Switches and Indicator Lights Use the switches and indicator lights described below to operate the unit s hydraulic functions Air Toggle Switches The air toggle switches are behind a guard bracket They may be in different locations in the cab depending on the type of chassis manufacturer The label markings for the switches will look similar to that shown in Figure 16 Find this label marking in your cab to use the switches that control the functions described below The switches are not shown in the illustrations that follow so that you can see the markings BODY TAILGATE HOPPER COVER O00 z Figure 16 Markings for Air Toggle Switches The function such as BODY continues an operation such as RAISE or LOWER for as long as you keep the switch at the operation s such as RAISE or LOWER position The switch will go to the NEUTRAL or OFF position when you RELEASE the switch A Tailgate Lock and Unlock This switch controls the locking and unlocking of the tailgate e MOVE the switch to the UNLOCK position to unlock the tailgate NOTE You must UNLOCK the tailgate before you RAISE the tailgate e MOVE the switch to the LOCK pos
15. For example MOVE the body raise switch to LOWER Use of Bold and CAPITAL Letters We also put some words in BOLD AND CAPS for emphasis usually related to safety or something of other importance such as MAKE SURE you close the side door We put some words in just bold for emphasis such as All warranty repairs must be performed by We make the text in each DANGER WARNING and CAUTION notice of this manual in BOLD so that you can notice them more easily Each DANGER WARNING and CAUTION notice precedes its applicable text A COMPANY 3 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 4 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 INtFOGUCTIOMN sw iiisciisecisiicccicesccseceececseceveccewacsderscenvcsenctes 7 4 Lock out Procedures ssssssssssssssunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 69 To the Owners tt hein et ee tt tr en sr dr 8 Locking Out the Hal PACK men ea ann 70 To the Op rator s tisse annee die 9 To the M chanic frinnsiminmnsie entrant 10 5 Body and Tailgate Props 71 Warranty Claims and Inquiries cccccccscssceceeetseeeseseeees 11 Propping the Body Dump Units and Service Hoist Units 72 Customer Service and Repair PAS reed ce 11 Propping the Tailgate ad m a mad a nat ane a nn nine tra a Mara
16. Heil dealer 15 Raise the body sufficiently to rotate and store the body props then lower the body onto the chassis 16 Cycle the unit s hydraulics for two or three 2 or 3 cycles Lowering a Raised Body with Mechanical Problem Use the following procedure to lower a raised body if the unit has a mechanical failure that prevents lowering the body for example the body has a bent body cylinder rod Observe all DANGER notices while you perform this procedure gt Follow These Steps 1 Do Steps 1 thru 9 of Lowering a Raised Body with Inoperative Controls 2 You need to relieve the pressure from one of the hydraulic body cylinders at its bleeder valve If you are inexperienced or have any questions about the following steps call your Heil dealer or Heil a Get a container to collect the hydraulic fluid 84 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 6 Lowering Raising a Body with Inoperative Controls or Mechanical Problems Lowering a Raised Body with Mechanical Problem 3 Raise the body sufficiently to rotate and store the Continued body props then lower the body onto the chassis b Use a ladder if necessary to reach the hydraulic 4 Cycle the unit s hydraulics for two or three 2 or 3 connection on the cylinder BE CAREFUL at all SES times when you use the ladder Maintain good Raising a Body with Inoperative Controls or balance with two f
17. See the buzzer code decal in the cab NOTE Buzzer will sound constantly when the tailgate is not closed or the body is not fully down See note on lower part of decal 124 a COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 10 PLC Controls Electronic Controls Self Diagnostics Electronic Controls Self Diagnostics Warning Buzzer Codes Warning Buzzer Codes No of Description of Problem No of Description of Problem Buzzes Buzzes 1 Engine OVER SPEED while pump ON 8 Side door OPEN when pressing PUMP 2 Tailgate CLOSED while ejecting oe ees eae Switch indicates packer FULLY START PUMP OR AUTOPACK 3 RETRACTED While HOLDING packer 9 Packer Full Extend switch ON while trying retract switch down to AUTOPACK 4 hats set ER EN NO 10 Packer Full Retract switch NOT y i DETECTED while RETRACTING Arms Interlock Attempted to RAISE ai BOTH arms while packer was EXTENDED m ANE Ea a agar are 6 Packer Interlock Attempted to EXTEND 12 Tried to AUTOPACK while PUMP packer panel while arms are above body SWITCH was turned OFF 7 AutoPack enable is not ON 13 Hydraulic filter has been in BYPASS for 6 hours or longer A COMPANY 125 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 10 PLC Controls Hydraulic Pump Shutdown The units pump shutdown system turns OFF the hydraulic pu
18. operator goes on route or BEFORE a mechanic performs maintenance or repair procedures You must determine if an operator or mechanic has difficulties reading or understanding this manual When a person has difficulties reading or understanding this manual you must provide adequate assistance so that the person does understand the material in this manual You must make sure that each operator uses the equipment on a route as given in the instructions of this manual and other manufacturers manuals You must provide on going training for each operator and mechanic that operates the unit You must make sure that this manual stays with the vehicle at all times Properly operated and maintained your Half Pack unit should give you years of low cost trouble free service 8 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction To the Operator DANGER Do not operate the unit or perform repair or maintenance procedures on the unit until you read and understand all of the instructions in this manual Failure to do so may result in injury or death to operators or bystanders NOTICE Do not operate the unit or perform repair or maintenance procedures on the unit until you read and understand all of the instructions in this manual Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit or other property NOTE If you do not understand a procedure or instructi
19. the container into the hopper Use the packer override switch only when the refuse container is not in the hopper Use the manual override when you need to pack the refuse while the lift arms are raised MAKE SURE the refuse container IS NOT in the hopper then PRESS the Manual Override Switch to ON Cycle the packer Move the manual override switch to OFF then dump more refuse into the hopper A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 103 SWS 706224 0509 8 On Route Operation Procedures Compacting the Load AutoPack When there is an appropriate amount of refuse in the Use the following procedure to compact the load with hopper use the packer panel and compact the load into the the unit s AutoPack function units body See Figure 46 Many factors affect how often you need to compact the NOTE To attain maximum efficiency in loading and load including the operator s experience See unloading the unit should have a packing cycle time empty body between 18 and 23 seconds Achieving Packing Payloads on page 105 for helpful information and guidelines to be followed gt Follow These Steps 1 The lift arms must be lowered or in the transit position 2 Ifthe hydraulic system is not activated pull the System Power switch UP to the ON position 3 PRESS and RELEASE the PUMP ON button The PUMP ON light will turn ON 4 PRESS and RELEASE the start exte
20. A COMPANY 67 Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls Body Raise Service Hoist Units Continued e Release the DOWN button when the body is completely down and resting on the chassis _ f ie e OPEN the manual override valve PUSH the LILAS Le knob IN and turn it COUNTER CLOCKWISE E 7 e Make sure the manual override valve is open O PUSH the service hoist UP button The body s b will not raise e Install the bolts and springs to the chassis i mounting brackets DOWN a Ww Figure 24 Service Hoist Control A COMPANY 68 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 4 Lock out Procedures 4 Lock out Procedures Section Contents Preview Locking Out the Half Pack 70 Read this section to learn about the proper lock out procedures You MUST lock out a unit BEFORE You enter the body Stand on the body Do maintenance or repair procedures j4 A COMPANY 69 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 4 Lock out Procedures Locking Out the Half Pack WARNING If the unit is not in the lock out mode when you are in or on the unit you may suffer injury or death Put the unit in the lock out condition before you do any of the following procedures Put the Half Pack unit in a lock out condition e BEFO
21. Always TURNING eens 7 FRONT END LOADER HALF PACK APPENDIX B HALF PACK LUBRICATION GUIDE Half Pack LUBRICATION GUIDE Note Use No 1 pressure gun grease 2 Clean fittings before applying grease and always pump enough grease into joint to remove the old grease Wipe off excess Arm Cylinders Grease Weekly Every 40 Hours 12__ Packer Panel Tracks Grease Weekly Every 40 Hours Fork Cylinders Lubricate Moveable Mechanical Parts Withour Fittings Every 60 Days with Non Deterfent Engine Oll Pump Drive Shaft 212 2235 A COMPANY 148 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 Tue WHEELS ARE ALWAYS TUnning HEIL ENVIRONMENTAL WARRANTY STATEMENT Heil Environmental Warranty Statement The Heil Co d b a Heil Environmental Heil warrants its solid waste collection equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal single shift use for a period of six 6 months or 1250 hours of operation whichever comes first from the date of equipment In Service or during the period of coverage offered by an extended warranty program when operated in accordance with its Operator s Manual and proper service and maintenance as described in Heil Service Bulletins and Parts amp Service Manuals are performed The standard or extended equipment warranty is not transferable except for sales
22. Cover is e For a unit before it is on route CLOSED e For an on route unit is OPEN e For a full unit or a not on route unit is CLOSED E The packer panel is e Empty Unit FULLY RETRACTED POSITION e Full Unit up tight against refuse F The PTO or pump switch is OFF G The mirrors are properly adjusted and clean H ALL body lights turn ON and OFF Lifting and Loading Refuse Use the following procedure at each stop along the route to load refuse into the Half Pack unit Observe the DANGER and WARNING notices gt Follow These Steps 1 MAKE SURE the side door is CLOSED NOTICE Loading refuse with the hopper cover CLOSED will cause damage to the unit Make sure the hopper cover is OPEN before you load refuse 2 MAKE SURE the hopper cover is OPEN 3 Approach the container squarely and stop a few feet from the container Engage the PTO or MOVE the pump switch to ON 4 Use the lift arm control and LOWER the arms to the same height as the pick up sleeves on the container then RELEASE the control See Figure 40 5 Use the fork control and ROTATE the forks to a horizontal position then RELEASE the control See Figure 41 100 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 8 On Route Operation Procedures Lifting and Loading Refuse Continued 6 Move the unit forward SLOWLY until both forks are in the container pick up sleeves After the forks are
23. Packing Techniques 106 Summary of Packing Techniques 109 Leaving the Route for the Landfill Transfer Station 110 A COMPANY 97 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 8 On Route Operation Procedures Quick Reference Loading Unloading Sequence Use these quick reference illustrations for overview The following six steps show the basic procedures to pick purposes only Each operator must be properly trained up a commercial refuse container dump it into the hopper and qualified and must read and understand this entire set the container back down and compact the load See section of the manual before the operator actually Figure 39 operates the Half Pack unit Figure 39 Loading and Unloading Process 1 of 2 98 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 8 On Route Operation Procedures Figure 39 Loading and Unloading Process 2 of 2 A COMPANY 99 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 8 On Route Operation Procedures Driving to Pick up Locations Whenever you drive the Half Pack unit to and from a route along the route to the landfill etc make sure the unit is set up as follows A The body is fully LOWERED B The tailgate is DOWN and LOCKED C Put the arms and forks in the TRANSIT POSITION D The Hopper
24. Training e Manuals Parts Central Phone 866 275 4345 Fax 245 845 8320 4301 Gault Avenue North Ft Payne AL 35967 www heil com A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 11 SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction Models The Half Pack FEL has three body models Eject Service Hoist Dump All three body models use a Packer Eject panel and two cylinders to compact the refuse from the hopper into the body packer mode and to push all or some most Dump model of the refuse from the body eject mode Each body model also comes in two versions Standard Commercial or non AutoLift and Residential or AutoLift The Commercial version has fork adapters that go into the pockets slots on commercial waste bins Both versions can use a carrycan that the unit carries with the forks and the operator fills with refuse from each pickup The Residential version has the AutoLift function as a standard feature The Eject body model does not have Body Raise or Service Hoist Cylinders The Service Hoist body model is an Eject body with two service hoist cylinders for service and maintenance operations The cylinders are smaller than the Body Raise Cylinders and raise the empty body but not as high as on the dump model The Dump Body model has two Body Raise Cylinders You use the Packer Eject cylinders to move some most of t
25. Use this door to enter the body when required for cleaning or other maintenance tasks MAKE SURE the unit is in lock out condition and the keys removed from the ignition and in the operator s control BEFORE you enter through the side door The door has a proximity switch that the PLC uses to DISABLE the hydraulic system unless the door is CLOSED NOTICE The hopper cover must be open when you pack the trash You can cause damage to the unit if you compact the trash with the cover closed You must close the hopper cover to eject or dump the trash Hopper Cover amp Cylinder The unit has a hopper cover sliding top door which the operator OPENS and CLOSES with a hydraulic cylinder You OPEN the cover to dump refuse into the hopper You CLOSE the cover when the body is full of refuse when you are traveling between collection routes or you are traveling to the refuse station or landfill A DANGER Always prop the tailgate when you leave it raised for maintenance service or cleaning procedures Any part of your body between the unit s body and the tailgate while you prop the tailgate or when the tailgate is propped is dangerous Serious injury or death may occur if any part of your body is between the tailgate and the body if the tailgate suddenly closes Tailgate Props Always use both tailgate props one on each side of the unit when you raise the tailgate for maintenance or service procedures 18
26. You can open the door and clean out the sump compartment Keep the sump doors closed at all times except when you clean out the compartment 120 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 9 Landfill Transfer Station Procedures Sump Compartment Continued Figure 58 Inside Sump Compartment Washout System If your unit has an optional washout system use it to clean out the sump area the hopper or body interior or the outside of the unit This is typically done at the end of a work day Preparing to Return to Route MAKE SURE before you leave the landfill or transfer station A The body on dump units is fully DOWN B On an empty unit the packer panel is in the FULLY RETRACTED POSITION to the front of the body eae S amp S If for some reason you leave the transfer station or landfill with refuse in the body the packer panel is EXTENDED up tight against the refuse The tailgate is DOWN and LOCKED For a Standard Commercial unit the hopper cover is CLOSED For a Residential unit the hopper cover is OPEN The fork cross shaft is in the correct transit position Fora Standard Commercial unit put the fork cross shaft slightly ABOVE the cab windshield For a Residential unit put the carrycan in the hopper CLOSE and LATCH the side access door The body lights function and turn ON and OFF properly You DISENGAGE the PTO manual transmissions
27. ae dm n alas 74 Models sinus mater MR ne mit un tn de 12 F zai dome Directions 13 6 Lowering Raising a Body with Inoperative Controls Reading the Serial Plate 14 or with Mechanical Problems nemerrmeetrntnete 79 Product Nomenclature ccccsssscseseeeececscsescsesetacseseseeeeees 15 Lowering a Raised Body with Inoperative Controls 80 GIOSS ANY x22 222445 Mae ee aries tase dee eed Re 21 Lowering a Raised Body with Mechanical Problem 84 Raising a Body with Inoperative Controls or Mechanical 2 Safety Messages and Decals 25 Problem titles nt en ne de nr ds 85 Important Safety Precautions 26 Towing of Any Equipment 31 7 Before Going On Route 87 Decals Gates arid AR RO a E En Med 32 Daily Checklist 88 Decal Installation Kits nan une une end 33 Cold Weather Warm up Procedure ss s 111111111111111 88 Reflective Safety Materials 0cccccccccccccscseeseeeeceteeeeeeees 47 Before Starting a Route de 89 Care of Decale En CT dd EAAS 47 Using the Battery Disconnect Switch 95 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and 8 On Route Operation Procedures 97 Outside Controls ss 51 Quick Reference Loading Unloading Sequence 98 AutoPack Feature 52 Driving to Pick up Locations ccceceeseeeeeeeeeteees 100 Mito Life M E
28. although you can get one without the AutoLift M system It is an option on Standard Commercial models The system automatically controls lifting and lowering the container with the arms of the unit Figure 20 shows the in cab control and its switches that operate the AutoLift system and its indicator lights The rocker switches have ON and OFF positions marked on the switches A WARNING Moving equipment can be dangerous to bystanders Serious injury or death can occur if a person is in the wrong area or is not attentive to the operations Clear the area of all people before you operate the controls WARNING Clear all people of the area before you lift a refuse container Make sure the refuse is secure in the refuse container before you lift the container Loose refuse can fall and cause serious injury or death A AutoLift Enable Switch PRESS this rocker switch to ON to activate and to OFF to de activate the AutoLift system When you PRESS the switch to ON the green AutoLift light B turns ON When you PRESS the switch to OFF the light turns OFF AUTOLIFT START POSITION AUTOLIFT ENABLE LIGHT AUTOLIFT _ JOYSTICK AUTOLIFT ENABLE SWITCH AUTOLEVEL ENABLE SWITCH Figure 20 AutoLift Controls B AutoLift Joystick After you enable the AutoLift feature e Use the standard joystick or 2 lever controls and put the arms and forks in the container s pockets for the f
29. area refuse is dangerous while you lower the body with inoperative controls Refuse in the body can make the unit unstable and cause it to overturn Serious injury or death may occur if the unit overturns due to instability caused by the loaded refuse REMOVE the refuse before you block the body 7 Connect a chain or cable sling to an overhead crane 3 The body must be empty of refuse If necessary use a truck crane or other lifting device that has backhoe or front end loader to remove the load ADEQUATE CAPACITY to SAFELY raise hold and lower the body and the load if it cannot be DANGER Always prop the tailgate when removed you leave it raised for maintenance service or cleaning 8 Attach the chain or cable device with hooks all of procedures Any part of your body between the unit s sufficient lift rating to the cross tube as shown in body and the tailgate while you prop the tailgate or Figure 32 when the tailgate is propped is dangerous Serious ini 9 Use the crane and REMOVE the SLACK in the sling miniy PARA May occur rany Pall of yonr bodys WITHOUT relieving the pressure from the body between the tailgate and the body if the tailgate Ne suddenly closes supporting timbers A COMPANY 81 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 6 Lowering Raising a Body with Inoperative Controls or Mechanical Problems Lowering a Raised Body with Inoperative Control
30. demonstration units This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of any component or part thereof of any such refuse or recycling collection body manufactured by Heil that is proven to Heil s satisfaction to have been defective in material or workmanship Such components or parts shall be repaired or replaced at Heil s option without cost to the standard purchaser for parts and labor provided such unit is returned to an authorized Heil Dealer for replacement or repair The repair or replacement must be made during the standard or extended warranty coverage period Before any warranty can be allowed on new equipment a validated warranty registration form must be on file with Heil s Customer Service Department within sixty 60 days of the equipment s In Service date Wear items are excluded from warranty coverage All OEM service parts sold by Heil have a six 6 month warranty from the date of purchase Aftermarket parts purchased from Heil are supported by a 90 day warranty The parts warranty covers parts only providing that factory inspection reveals a defect in material or workmanship Labor troubleshooting equipment downtime etc is not covered under the parts warranty policy HEIL MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE HEIL DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY OR ACCEPT CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF PROFITS PRODUCT DOWN TIME OR ANY OTHER DIRECT INCIDE
31. enough clearance between a raised container and overhead power lines Refer to Table 1 PRACTICE leveling the forks manually while you raise a loaded container with the lift arms before you go on your first route You must keep the container level to the ground except when you are ready to tip the container rotate the forks to unload the refuse from the container into the hopper The lift arms are at the lift arm stops Keeping the container level to the ground helps prevent spillage of the refuse before you tip the container to dump the refuse The AutoLift system automatically raises and lowers the lift arms You must level the container manually during the AutoLift operations The AutoLift function has an AutoLevel feature that when enabled adds a pause while raising the arms and rotates the forks to level the container to the ground The AutoLift function then continues its operation A Compacting the Load MAKE SURE the side access door is CLOSED when the packer pump is in operation and in motion The packer pump will not operate if the side door is open DO NOT compact refuse when the unit is in congested traffic YOU MUST pay attention to driving when you pack on the move Operating the packer on the move REDUCES POWER available for vehicle acceleration A Dumping the Load MAKE SURE the dump area is clear of all personnel ALL PERSONS MUST STAND CLEAR when the tailgate is in motion and durin
32. following position A The unit is on level ground B The Arms and Forks are in the UP position C The Hopper Cover is OPEN D The Body is fully DOWN E The Packer Panel is at the front of the body FULLY RETRACTED POSITION F The Tailgate is DOWN and LOCKED gt Follow These Steps 1 Operate the lift arm fork hopper cover packing panel body and tailgate functions two or three times each See Section 3 for proper operation of 7 7 controls 2 Put the unit back in the position described above and check the oil level again 3 Add oil if necessary See the Recommended Hydraulic Oil chart Refer to the Parts and Maintenance Adjustments Service Manual for filling the oil tank A COMPANY 89 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 7 Before Going On Route Check the Hydraulic Oil Tank Continued Important Contamination is the worst enemy of any hydraulic system DO NOT let dirt enter the system Use a clean rag and remove dirt or other contamination that is around any system component before you disconnect or remove it While you fill the reservoir filter the oil through a 200 mesh or finer screen NEVER use a cloth to filter the oil Recommended Hydraulic Oil The following oils by brand name are approved for use in the hydraulic system on this equipment and considered to be all temperature hydraulic fluids e Penzoil Pennzbell AWX MV e S
33. jammed between the top of the packer panel and body roof and cause extensive damage to your unit It can also spill over the top and get trapped behind the packer blade which will require you to remove it at the landfill The larger capacity bin you unload the more likely this is to happen 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 8 On Route Operation Procedures Basic Packing Techniques Continued Curved Portion Vertical Portion Figure 48 Packer Panel Surfaces 6 As the body fills it is more and more important to watch for the boiling up of material With large bins it may be necessary to cycle the packer a foot or two reverse it cycle it a few feet reverse it partially cycle it reverse it etc until the material is effectively packed 7 As the body fills even if you don t see the material boiling up it is good practice to cycle the packer two or three times to repack any fall back material which might occur 8 When the body begins to fill a condition called bridging can occur Bridging is the build up of compacted material in the bottom of the body The material at the top of the body may still be relatively un compacted See Figure 49 When bridging occurs the packer panel will not complete its automatic stroke cycle That is the panel may stop before it automatically reverses In many cases you do not have a full load a
34. lower surface and a sloping curved top portion See Figure 48 You can see this by looking into the back of the body with the tailgate up While the curved portion does some packing you should think of this section as a spill shield The most effective packing is done by the vertical lower portion of the panel The lower portion of the packer panel travels further into the body on the packing stroke With the shape of the panel it is easy to see how material can fall back into the hopper as the panel retracts Again this is normal Cycle the panel again to move this material back into the body For approximately the first half of the load cycle the packer panel AT LEAST TWO TIMES after you empty each bin to effectively clear the hopper of the fall back material Larger bins 8 10 yards may require additional packer cycles VERY IMPORTANT After you load a bin into the hopper it is important to watch the packer panel as it moves rearward and compacts the material Watch for material that may be boiling up or about to spill over the top of the packer panel When you see this happening reverse the packer panel all the way using the auto retract and allow the material to fall back into the hopper Then start the packer cycle again In some cases you may have to cycle the panel three or four times to clear the hopper of material that falls back into the hopper Material that boils up can get
35. short distance and then STOP to allow more refuse to fall out of the body Experience will teach you how fast to move safely forward or backward before you apply the brakes 4 If necessary do step 3 again but go BACKWARD and then STOP to allow more refuse to fall out of the body 5 Do steps 3 and 4 as necessary to remove all of the refuse from the body RAISE BODY FULL UP Figure 54 Raising the Body Standard Unit A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 115 SWS 706224 0509 9 Landfill Transfer Station Procedures Unloading Refuse Dump Model with Carrycan Before Raising the Body NOTICE A carrycan in the hopper while you EXTEND the packer can cause damage to the unit Do not operate the packer before you lower the carrycan below the cab windshield Remove the carrycan from the hopper and lower it to a position below the cab windshield gt Follow These Steps see Figure 55 1 Use the joystick or 2 lever control and LOWER the forks with the carrycan and LOWER the forks BELOW the cab windshield 2 Operate the packer panel and fully EXTEND it to empty the body of as much refuse as possible 3 After you empty the body of refuse operate the packer panel and fully RETRACT the packer panel to the FULLY RETRACTED POSITION FULLY RETRACT PACKER PANEL EXTEND PACKER PANEL FULLY TO EMPTY BODY OF REFUSE ROTATE CARRYCAN amp LOWER OUT OF HOPPER
36. the lift arms forks body or raise RAISE tailgate down Command to move the lift arms lower LOWER forks body or tailgate up Command to move the lift arms forks body or tailgate down A COMPANY 23 SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction TERM DEFINITION A unit with AutoLift as a standard feature Residential Unit Make a cylinder rod go into its base retract RETRACT Command to move the packer panel towards the hopper RPM Revolutions Per Minute should The action is advised A unit that does not have AutoLift as a standard feature The Heil Half Pack Front Loader unit refuse collection vehicle referred to in this manual Standard Unit The side access door is not UNLATCHED secured closed Command to use the tailgate UNLOCK lock unlock switch and unlock the tailgate lock cylinders Indicates a hazardous situation WARNING which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 24 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals 2 Safety Messages and Decals Preview Read this section to learn About general safety precautions and safety precautions for the safe operation and maintenance of the unit About the safety precautions for NOT towing another vehicle or machine Information about the safety and informational decals on the unit Section Contents Import
37. to the body or hopper ONLY USE the side access door as an entrance or exit to the body Towing of Any Equipment Heil DOES NOT recommend that you tow any kind of equipment with the unit The unit was NOT DESIGNED nor intended for towing A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental 31 Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals Decals e Figure 9 shows a DANGER decal about when a The following paragraphs show the DANGER WARNING container is off the ground and CAUTION decals and list the reflective safety e Figure 10 shows a DANGER decal about the access materials that are on the vehicle Refer to the Parts and door Maintenance Adjustments Service Manual for the location and part number of all decals on the unit ee Figure Necro we A PANGER deca pout clmping n the ladder body or roof Important Replace any decal with a new decal if the e Figure 12 shows the remaining WARNING decals old decal is lost destroyed painted over or cannot be read Sheet 1 shows the WARNING decal about the unit s When you replace a part that had a decal s make overall height sure you install a new decal s see below or Parts Sheet 2 shows a WARNING decal about riding on Manual for part numbers on each new part the bumper You can get decals from your Heil dealer or from the Sheet 3 shows a WARNING decal about the Heil Co 4301 Gault Avenue North Fort Payne AL windshield guard 35967
38. use and follow the lock out procedures in this manual and any that the owner may have as necessary You must read understand and obey all safety messages and decals that are on the outside or in the cab of the unit You must use and follow lock out procedures in this manual or any that the owner may have Before you start the engine or operate the unit for the first time e You must clear the area of other people e You must learn and practice safe use of all controls and indicators before you operate the Half Pack unit or before you do repair or maintenance procedures Before you operate the unit in reverse you must make sure the area behind the unit is clear of other people vehicle or other obstructions Warranty Claims and Inquiries The HEIL ENVIRONMENTAL WARRANTY STATEMENT is printed on the inside back cover of this manual Should a failure occur that is covered by this warranty contact the nearest Heil dealer for warranty repair unless otherwise authorized by Heil All warranty repairs must be performed by a Heil dealer or service center unless otherwise authorized by Heil For all parts warranty claims and inquiries please give the dealer or service center the model and serial number located on the serial plate The unit has one serial plate See Figure 1 for the location of this plate Customer Service and Repair Parts Contact Customer Service for e Parts Technical Support e Warranty Claims e
39. you can use when the body is in a position where you CANNOT use the factory props Refer to Figure 27 MAKE SURE you securely brace the timbers against the body crossmembers If the proper equipment is not available or if you are INEXPERIENCED in performing the above DO NOT attempt to lower the body or do repairs In either case get experienced help and proper equipment before proceeding You can contact your Heil dealer or Heil PROP BODY USING TWO 2 6 X 6 TIMBERS DO NOT S 1 OR RAILROAD TIES LEAVE TAILGATE RAISED WITHOUT USING BOTH TAILGATE PROPS BOTH WHEELS Figure 27 Alternate Body Propping A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 73 SWS 706224 0509 5 Body and Tailgate Props Propping the Tailgate 2 UNLOCK the tailgate YOU MUST prop the tailgate when you open it for service or 3 Make sure the tailgate unlock flags are down maintenance Use the instructions that follow and prop the tailgate with either the factory installed tailgate props or a tailgate prop built specifically for your unit Observe and obey the following DANGER and WARNING notices while you prop the body with either the factory body props or with alternate props DANGER A tailgate is dangerous while you raise or lower it A prop may fail and cause the tailgate to close suddenly which can result in serious injury or death if you become trapped between the tailgate an
40. 35 The Heil Co Chattanooga TN NO SE DEBE OPERAR O MANTENER ESTA MAQUINA HASTA QUE HAYALEIDO Y COMPRENDIDO EL MANUAL DE OBERACION ENTREGADO CON ESTE EQUIPO Figure 4 Read Ops Manual Warning Decal PN 212 0735 MANUALES TAMBIEN PUEDEN SER CONSEGUIDOS POR Sheet 1 of 2 MEDIO DEL DISTRIBUIDOR DE H E 1 L HELL Figure 4 Read Ops Manual Warning Decal PN 212 1783 Sheet 2 of 2 34 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals ADANGER DANGER Whenever the body is in any elevated or raised position it must first be emptied and then Whenever the body is in any elevated or raised securely blocked or propped so it cannot position it must be securely propped or blocked lower which may cause injury or death so it can not fall on anyone Failure to do so may result in injury or death 212 1104 Figure 5 Body Elevated Danger Decal PN 212 1103 Figure 5 Body Elevated Danger Decal PN 212 1104 Sheet 1 of 2 Sheet 2 of 2 A COMPANY 35 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals A PELIGRO DANGER A DANGER i 212 1634 Stand clear when 212 1801 Stand clear when tailgate is in motion and during tailgate is in motion and during unloading unloading cycle Do not cycle Do not stand stand under or cross under or cross under under raised tailgate raised tailgate Failure ALE
41. ALF PACK APPENDIX A DAILY CHECKLIST INSPECTION RESULTS CODE CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS VIRIN REFUSE COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS Continued OPERATION OF UNIT CONTINUED If the body does have refuse Raise the body slightly the body raise light is ON Lower the body completely the body raise light is OFF Open the top access door The door open light is ON Close the top access door The door open light is OFF IN CAB INSPECTION Inspect all in cab decals for damage and readability Make sure the following lights are OFF Body Raise Tailgate Open Top Door Open Arms Above Transit Filter Bypass If equipped check the operation of each camera FINAL INSPECTION While you walk completely around the vehicle look for Fluid leaks Cracked or damaged welds and metal Loose or missing bolts nuts and clamps A COMPANY 143 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 FRONT END LOADER HALF PACK APPENDIX A DAILY CHECKLIST THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 144 a COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 FRONT END LOADER HALF PACK APPENDIX B PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE APPENDIX B PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SDOVER company we 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 EELS ARS ALWAYS TURning FRONT END LOADER HALF PACK
42. Air Controls cccccsecceecceecceecceseeeseeeeeeeer 63 Adjustable Forks Switch ccccccccsssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 64 Optional Outside Controls ccccssceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 65 Body Raise Service Hoist Units 0 67 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 51 SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls AutoPack Feature The AutoPack Feature is a hydraulic system that is standard on all units and provides automatic pack return of the packer panel when you compact the load The system is always ON until you use the packer override switch and use the packer manually In the auto mode when you PRESS the PACKER EXTEND button the packer extends to the end of the first cylinder stage and retracts automatically to the FULLY RETRACTED POSITION ready for the next cycle The packer retracts automatically when It reaches its travel limit with the tailgate closed The compacted refuse does not allow the packer to fully extend and the pressure limit is reached It reaches its maximum cycle time The packer will not function when the operator raises or lowers a carrycan so that hydraulic power is available for the lift arms When the packer extends the PACKER EXTEND indicator light is ON You can manually retract the packer at any time by pressing the PACKER RETRACT button When the packer retracts th
43. Cracks or other damage to welds Loose lift arm clamp hardware Inspect condition of cab protector for damage Remove all refuse on or about the cab protector Inspect unit for refuse on or about the engine and exhaust components Remove all refuse to prevent a fire 136 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 EELS ARE ALWAYS Tunning FRONT END LOADER HALF PACK APPENDIX A DAILY CHECKLIST INSPECTION RESULTS CODE CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS VIRIN REFUSE COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS Continued BODY AND CHASSIS CURB SIDE INSPECTION Sump door is closed and latched Inspect decals on curb side body for damage and readability Inspect decals on body prop for damage and readability Inspect body structure for damage loose or missing nuts and bolts and for cracked welds and metal Inspect body mounting brackets for cracked welds missing bolts or nuts or movement Inspect lift arm pad for damage Inspect level of hydraulic oil if tank is mounted on curb side It must be full Add recommended oil as necessary Check air pressure of tires Add air to any tire with air pressure lower than recommended before going on route Check wear of tire treads Replace any tire worn below tire manufacturers recommendation or state requirements before going on route Check tires for damage Replace any damaged tire before going on route Inspect
44. DER HALF PACK APPENDIX A DAILY CHECKLIST INSPECTION RESULTS CODE CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS VIRIN REFUSE COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS Continued OPERATION OF UNIT CONTINUED Set the lift arms and forks so that the forks cross shaft is above the cab windshield not in transit position Start an auto pack mode the packer should not operate and the arms above transit light is ON Set the packer override switch to ON and start an auto pack mode the packer should operate Return the lift arms and forks to the transit position The lift arms above transit light is OFF If the body does not have refuse Unlock the tailgate and open the tailgate The tailgate light and alarm are ON with the tailgate open Set the tailgate props Inspect the tailgate seal for damage Inspect the packer tracks and hopper floor for excessive wear or damage Report wear and damage Remove the tailgate props and raise the tailgate completely Raise the body The body raise light must be ON Make sure the body props rotate fully down then store the body props Lower the body completely The body raise light is OFF Close the tailgate The tailgate open light is OFF and the alarm is OFF Lock the tailgate 142 a COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 EELS ARE ALWAYS TURning FRONT END LOADER H
45. Decals Knob IN Valve CLOSED SERVICE HOIST OPERATION NO HOIST OPERATES NOTICE Read and obey instructions on body prop label 4 Vehicle must be on level ground s CLOSE manual override valve on power unit si Failure to obey PUSH knob IN and turn CLOCKWISE gt Remove bolts and springs from chassis mount instructions may i Observe DANGER labels for elevated chassis G gt FOR FRONT cause injury or death snad going under the chasel CLOCKWISE LOADERS ONLY Raise body and set props and da mage to NEVER open manual override valve when When lowering service hoist H body is elevated Knob OUT Valve OPEN body may shift and damage refuse body chassis After service is complete lower body and store TRANSIT READY exhaust system or service hoist body props lt 7 HOIST DOES NOT OPEN manual override valve OPERATE Check clearance between PUSH knob IN and turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE exhaust and cab protector PUSH service hoist UP button Body WILL NOT raise Install bolts and springs to chassis mount COUNTER CLOCKWISE brackets PN 212 3048 MAKE SURE manual override valve is open while lowering body a Figure 12 Service Hoist Operation Decal PN 212 0730 Warning Decals Sheet 6 of 6 A COMPANY 43 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals PRECAUCION UTLIZE UNICAMENTE LA PUERTA LATERAL PARA ENTRAR O SALIR DEL CU
46. ERPO DEL COMPACTADOR CAUTION USE ONLY THE SIDE ACCESS DOOR AS AN ENTRANCE OR EXIT TO THE BODY Figure 13 Side Door Caution Decal PN 212 1780 Caution Decals Sheet 1 of 5 ACAUTION APAGUE EL MOTOR Y St f d op engine an QUITE LA LLAVE DE gt peng remove ignition key before entering body LA IGNICION ANTES DE ENTRAR AL CUERPO DEL COMPACTADOR Figure 13 Entering Body Caution Decal PN 212 1781 Caution Decals Sheet 2 of 5 44 2009 Heil Environmental A COMPANY Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals ADVERTENCIA CAUTION ALEJESE DE STAND CLEAR LA PLACA WHILE PANEL COMPACTADORA ISIN MOTION MIENTRAS ESTE EN MOVIMIENTO Figure 13 Panel in Motion Caution Decal PN 212 1911 Caution Decals Sheet 3 of 5 A COMPANY CAUTION WHEN USING THE LADDER BE CAREFUL AT ALL TIMES MAINTAIN GOOD BALANCE BY HAVING TWO FEET AND ONE HAND OR ONE FOOT AND TWO HANDS FIRMLY IN PLACE Figure 13 Ladder Caution Decal PN 212 1914 Caution Decals Sheet 4 of 5 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 45 SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals BODY PROP OPERATION BE SURE THAT BODY IS UNLOADED BEFORE USING PROPS TWO PROPS ARE INSTALLED ON THE A CAU ON ACAUTION VEHICLE BOTH MUST BE USED TO USE 1 HAISE BODY TO HEIGHT WERE PROPS CaN BE SWUNG INTO POSITION 2 REMOVE TRANSIT POSITION BODY
47. JESE CUANDO LA COMPUERTA to comply may result DESCARGUE NO SE PARE NI in personal injury or LA COLA ESTE ELEVADA death Figure 6 Tailgate Danger Decal PN 212 1801 Figure 6 Tailgate Danger Decal PN 212 1634 Retro Sheet 1 of 3 36 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals DANGER The top hopper opening and tailgate opening should not be used as an entrance or exit to the body as it could result in personal injury or death 2124642 Figure 6 Hopper and Tailgate Danger Decal PN 212 1642 Sheet 3 of 3 PELIGRO DANGER Do not enter under chassis DEL CAMION SI EL MOTOR O unless engine or power units are stopped and ignition keys are removed MAQUINA DE PODER NO ESTAN APAGADOS Y LA LLAVE NO HA SIDO QUITADA DE LA IGNICION Figure 7 Under Chassis Danger Decal PN 212 1764 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental 37 Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 Safety Messages and Decals DANGER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE DO NOT USE THIS REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE TO TOW OTHER EQUIPEMENT IT IS NOT INTENDED DESIGNED OR EQUIPPED FOR TOWING Figure 8 Towing Danger Decal PN 212 1819 Sheet 1 of 2 DANGER To prevent possible injury death or property damage do not use this refuse collection vehicle to tow other equipment It is not intended de
48. LD the button The reversing operation stops when you RELEASE the button Rocker Switches Six rocker switches operate five optional functions some of which are described in the following paragraphs and the packer override function Your control panel may have different functions Become familiar with the control panel and its rocker switches in your unit The switches are not shown in the illustrations that follow so that you can see the markings Each rocker switch has an ON and OFF position Press the rocker switch to the ON position to activate a function and to OFF to deactivate a function See Figure 18 The following directions tell you to PRESS a switch to a position as indicated by the label on the control panel The functions controlled by the rocker switches include A Operation of optional lights when you work in minimal light or darkness These lights include Lift Flood Auxiliary Flood Work Light Rear Strobe Hopper Work Light 58 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls Rocker Switches _ Continued Indicator Lights B Packer Override Use this rocker switch to override the The following paragraphs describe the eight indicator packer logic on a unit when you want to use the packer lights that may be on your unit depending on the with the lift arms above the cab p
49. METAL PARTS OF THE UNIT IF THE UNIT DOES TOUCH A POWER LINE STAY IN THE UNIT UNTIL HELP ARRIVES Table 1 Overhead Clearances Voltage of Electric Line Minimum Clearance from Electric Cables When Operating the Unit Minimum Clearance from Electric Cables When Driving the Unit 50 000 or less 10 feet 3 m 4 feet 1 2 m Above 50 000 to 200 000 15 feet 4 6m 10 feet 3 m NOTE Table 1 is in accordance with OSHA 29CFR 1910 333 Also refer to ANSI Standard B 30 5 1994 5 3 4 5 If local rules and laws require more clearance you must obey them Above 200 000 to 350 000 20 feet 6 1 m 15 feet 4 6 m Above 350 000 to 500 000 25 feet 7 6 m 20 feet 6 1 m Above 500 000 to 750 000 35 feet 10 7 m 30 feet 9 1 m Above 750 000 to 1 000 000 45 feet 13 7 m 40 feet 12 2 m A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 29 SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals A Loading Refuse into the Unit YOU MUST BE ATTENTIVE at all times when you load refuse and be ready to stop or reverse the function in use if necessary MAKE SURE the unit s hopper cover is fully opened BEFORE you raise a container ALL PERSONS MUST STAND CLEAR at all times when the container and arms are in motion on or off the ground NO ONE should stand under raised arms LOOK UP AND LIVE Make sure there is
50. MOVE the pump switch to OFF You properly ADJUST and CLEAN the mirrors MAKE SURE the sump doors are CLOSED A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 121 SWS 706224 0509 9 Landfill Transfer Station Procedures THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 122 a COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 10 PLC Controls 10 PLC Controls Preview Section Contents 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release PLC Electronic Controls Troubleshooting 124 Read this section to learn about Warning Buzzer Codes 124 Hydraulic Pump Shutdown 126 Troubleshooting the PLC controls After Hydraulic Filter Change cccccessseees 126 Operational specifications Residential unit with EOS and HOC pump systems a SDOVER company 123 SWS 706224 0509 10 PLC Controls PLC Electronic Controls Troubleshooting The units have electronic controls with the control box in the cab The control box monitors various functions and illuminates lights and controls the number of buzzer warnings for various functions It checks and makes sure that the unit can operate correctly Warning Buzzer Codes A warning buzzer sounds when any of the modes or functions items controlled or monitored by the PLC is in error Use the following table to find the reason why PLC makes the warning buzzer sounds
51. NTAL OR INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES COSTS DAMAGES OR DELAYS Any improper use operation beyond rated equipment or component capacity substitution of parts that are not Heil approved or any alteration or repair by others in such a manner as in Heil s sole judgment affect the product operation or integrity shall void the warranty Other than the extension of the standard warranty period purchased under a supplemental Heil Extended Warranty Program no employee or representative is authorized to modify this warranty in any way nor shall any other warranties be granted No dealer supplied warranty program is endorsed or supported by Heil Heil retains the right to modify its factory warranty program prospectively at any time SF0451A Revised 2 2009 SDOVER company E 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 A INDUSTRIES COMPANY www HEIL com Customer Service Heil Environmental 4301 Gault Ave North Fort Payne AL 35967 9984 866 275 4345 A COMPANY 150 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509
52. PANEL FORES BELOW FULLY TO EMPTY CAB PROTECTOR BODY OF REFUSE Figure 53 Before Raising Body Standard Unit Raising the Body gt Follow These Steps 1 MOVE the BODY air toggle switch to RAISE and HOLD the switch until the body is COMPLETELY raised NOTE The body UP warning light will illuminate and an alarm will sound to indicate body is raised 2 When the body is completely raised RELEASE the switch See Figure 54 114 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 9 Landfill Transfer Station Procedures Raising the Body Continued WARNING Do not move the unit forward or backwards excessively fast lurch to dump the refuse load Excessively fast movements with the body raised may make the body unstable and tip or roll the unit over This may result in injury or death to the operator and damage the unit Use only sufficient movement to loosen the load so that it will leave the body NOTICE Do not move the unit forward or backwards excessively fast lurch to dump the refuse load Excessively fast movements with the body raised puts a very high load on the body raise cylinders and could damage one or both cylinders and make the body unstable or unable to lower Inspect the cylinders after you dump each load and replace if necessary 3 When the refuse stops falling out of the body SLOWLY BUT SUDDENLY move the unit FORWARD a
53. PHOP RETAINERS AND SWING BODY PROPS K ms s TO SUPPORT POSITION ee p sum p ooors 3 LOWER BODY L HTIL BODY PROPS SUPPORT THE WEIGHT AND VISUALLY INSPECT TO SEE THAT PROPS ARE SECURE PLACE UNIT IN LOCK OUT POSITION BEFORG c os e d at a Il tim e 5 PERFORMING ANY WORK HOIST IS SINGLE ACTING GRAVITY LOWER ONLY E x ce pt W he n cl p hi Il j GO NOT ENTER UNDER THE BODY AREA UNLESS THE UNIT ISIN LOGK OUT TO PLACE UNIT IN LOCK OUT STOP THE ENGINE SET THE BRAKES AND MAKE SUAE THE BRAKES ARE HOLDING AND WORKING PROPERLY CHOCK ALL WHEELS Q ut a REMOVE THE KEYS FROM THE CAA AND INSERT LOCK OUT TAG ON THE STEERING WHEEL 212 2037 TO STORE 4 RAISE BODY SLIGHTLY 5 RETURN PROPS TO TRANSIT POSITION AND INSTALL RETAINERS Figure 13 Sump Doors Caution Decal PN 212 2067 Caution Decals Sheet 5 of 5 Figure 14 Body Prop Danger and Caution Decal PN 212 1329 46 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals Reflective Safety Materials Care of Decals e Refer to the Parts and Maintenance Adjustment Service Manual for the location and PNs of the reflective safety materials on the unit It is important that the decals are properly cleaned to make sure that they are readable and do not come off the unit Use the following steps to clean the decals Important Replace any safety material with new safety material if the old safety material is
54. Panel is e For an Empty unit at the front of body hopper e Fora unit with refuse in the body it is up tight against refuse Tilting the Chassis Cab NOTICE Do not tilt the cab before you raise the hinged cab protector The hinged cab protector in its normal position is in the way of tilting the cab for service or maintenance You may cause damage to the unit if you tilt the cab with the hinged cab protector in its normal position Always move the hinged cab protector to the UP position before you tilt the cab BEFORE you tilt the chassis cab to get at the engine and related parts MAKE SURE you e Use a ladder to access the turnbuckles Make sure you keep two hands and a foot or one hand F The Pump Switch is OFF and two feet firmly in place G The PTO is DISENGAGED e LOOSEN the cab protector turnbuckles and H The Mirrors are properly adjusted and clean SWING the hinged cab protector extension up The Side Access Door is CLOSED and LATCHED AN DULOT DEWA AlN OETAN CRIS tilting chassis cab J All outside lights operate e TIGHTEN the turnbuckles e AFTER you tilt the cab back to its normal position LOOSEN the turnbuckles LOWER the cab protector and TIGHTEN the turnbuckles See Figure 37 94 A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 7 Before Going On Route Tilting the Chassis Cab Continued Using the Battery Disconnect Switch You MUST turn th
55. R HALF PACK APPENDIX A DAILY CHECKLIST INSPECTION RESULTS CODE CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS VIRIN REFUSE COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS Continued BODY AND CHASSIS STREET SIDE INSPECTION Continued Sump door is closed and latched Battery disconnect switch is turned to OFF then Check wiring and battery cables from the battery box to the engine starter for wear and other damage IMMEDIATELY REPLACE WORN OR DAMAGED WIRING Check wiring and cables for loose connections IMMEDIATELY TIGHTEN LOOSE CONNECTIONS OPERATION OF UNIT Skip this section if the unit will not be operated today Make sure the air tank drain valve is closed Turn battery disconnect to ON Apply parking brake Make sure the starter interlock operates make sure unit will not start in gear Start the engine Indicator lights and gauges show normal operation of engine Make sure the parking brake does not allow the vehicle to move forward or reverse at idle Make sure the throttle advance operates only in neutral Check all cab body and tailgate lights for proper operation Make sure the backup alarm and light operate 140 a COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 EELS ARE ALWAYS Tunning FRONT END LOADER HALF PACK APPENDIX A DAILY CHECKLIST INSPECTION RESULTS CODE CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS VIRIN REFU
56. RE you enter the unit s body e BEFORE you climb or stand on the ladder body or roof e BEFORE you do maintenance or repair procedures on the unit Obey any lock out procedures required by the owner that are in addition to the following procedures gt Follow These Steps 1 TURN the ignition switch to OFF 2 APPLY the brakes MAKE SURE the brakes do not let the unit move and they work properly 3 CHOCK all wheels 4 REMOVE the ignition key from the cab 5 Put a LOCK OUT TAG Figure 25 onto the STEERING WHEEL NOTE You can order lock out tags Part No 212 1586 through your Heil dealer or through Heil DO NOT DO NOT START START OR OR OPERATE OPERATE Figure 25 Lock out Do Not Operate Tag 70 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 5 Body and Tailgate Props 5 Body and Tailgate Props Section Contents Preview Propping the Body 72 i Factory Body Props sssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 72 Read this section to learn about Alternate Body Props cccccccccsssseeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeennes 73 The body and tailgate props Propping the Tailgate scsssscccssssssesesesseseseseeees 74 Alternate body and tailgate props Factory Tailgate Props 74 Setting the Body Props Building an Alternate Tailgate Prop 75 Setting the Tailgate Props Usin
57. S 706224 0509 FRONT END LOADER HALF PACK APPENDIX A DAILY CHECKLIST APPENDIX A DAILY CHECKLIST A COMPANY 133 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 FRONT END LOADER HALF PACK APPENDIX A DAILY CHECKLIST If you do not have access to the long version of the daily checklist that came with the vehicle you can make a copy of the checklist in this Appendix There is no difference between the two versions other than length of each checklist This checklist is longer due to the format of this manual The long version is easier to use as it is on normal 8 5 x11 paper in a portrait format 134 a COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 Tue WHEELS ARE ALWAYS Tuning FRONT END LOADER HALF PACK APPENDIX A DAILY CHECKLIST REFUSE VEHICLE Pate ee o DAILY INSPECTION UNIT NO Enter one of the following codes in the Inspection Results Code Column i Use a V to indicate inspected and no repair service or adjustment is necessary Use an R to indicate repair service or adjustment is necessary FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE Use an N to indicate vehicle not equipped LOCKOUT TAGOUT PROCEDURES Printed Operator s Name certify with the signature that follows that performed a complete inspection in accordance with the following check list on the date given above Refer to Preventative Maintenance Chart and Lu
58. S 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls In Cab Main Control Panels There are two basic main control panels for different models of truck chassis See Figure 15 The controls and indicator lights that are not on these panels are in other locations in ei the cab One control panel has one panel for the controls and looks similar to the 1 panel control panel shown in Figure 15 The other control panel has the controls on three panels The joystick control or 2 lever control can be located in various areas of the cab either as a separate control or attached to a main control panel SINGLE PANEL The control panels have labels or markings that identify 1 PANEL CONTROL PANEL each function and its operations Make sure you are familiar with the control panel in your unit PANEL The labeling marking scheme is straight forward and identifies a function and its operations For example Figure 16 shows a portion of a panel that includes the TAILGATE function and its RAISE operation The marking identifies the function TAILGATE and its operation RAISE When you want to raise the tailgate for example you MOVE the TAILGATE switch not shown in the figure to the RAISE position and HOLD it there until the tailgate is at the position you want then RELEASE the switch Similarly the following instructions tell you to MOVE a switch toggle or rocker to a position as given with the panel
59. S 706224 0509 6 Lowering Raising a Body with Inoperative Controls or Mechanical Problems Raising a Body with Inoperative Controls or Mechanical Problem Continued Ab DANGER Do not put any part of your body between the unit s body and the chassis or cylinders while you raise the body Serious injury or death will occur if the unit s body suddenly lowers and traps a part of your body Keep all parts of your body out from underneath the unit s body during this procedure 5 Raise the body sufficiently to rotate and store the body props then lower the body onto the chassis 6 Cycle the units hydraulics for two or three 2 or 3 cycles 86 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 7 Before Going On Route 7 Before Going On Route Preview Section Contents Daily CheCKIIST nr he a en aire 88 Read this section to learn proper procedures for Cold Weather Warm up Procedure 88 L Before Starting a Route 89 E ering ii air aa Use the Daily Checklist to Inspect the Unit 89 Starting the unit in cold weather ADS Check the Hydraulic Oil Tank 89 Setting the unit up for the route Cvele all Hydraulic F 91 L Removing power to the unit during periods of not ycie a y raulic FUNCTIONS sasssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn using the unit Close the Side Access DOOl sssteeeseeeeeeensenees 91 Hopper Cover Sliding Top Door 92 Check the
60. SE COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS Continued OPERATION OF UNIT CONTINUED Make sure all people not necessary and any hazards are clear of the area and then Pull the System Power knob the switch s red light is ON Press the pump on button or engage the PTO and press the pump on button the pump on light is ON The forks and lift arms operate correctly Set the lift arms and forks in the transit position Operate the packer in the auto mode the packer extends and automatically retracts Operate the packer in the manual mode manually extend and retract the packer Make sure the packer fully extends Make sure the packer fully retracts Press the packer extend button and before the packer fully extends Press the packer retract button The packer should stop extending and start to retract While the packer retracts press the packer extend button The packer should stop retracting and start to extend Press the packer retract button and fully retract the packer Open the side access door The side access door light is ON Try to start the packer with AutoPack it should not operate Try to start manual extend and retract packer operations it should not operate Close and latch the side access door the side door light is OFF SDOVER company ie 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 EELS ARE ALWAYS TuRNing FRONT END LOA
61. Traveling or In transit Position 92 Tilting the Chassis Cab 94 Using the Battery Disconnect Switch 95 A COMPANY 87 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 7 Before Going On Route Daily Checklist WARNING WARNING Moving equipment can be WARNING un thatn ede savice or dangerous Serious injury or death may occur if a lfuncti ado person is in the wrong area or is not attentive to the a Fe a FR n keg ean operations Clear the area of all unnecessary 9 on A parta g op people before you operate the controls cause serious injury or death to a person or damage to the unit Repair or replace any failed or 4 MAKE SURE the area around the unit is clear of all defective part immediately people before you operate the controls See Appendix A for the daily checks and procedures 5 Operate the lift and body hydraulic functions through checklist Make a copy of the check list either from 10 ten cycles at engine idle This warms the Appendix A or of the long version copy delivered with hydraulic oil the truck Check for fluid leaks again Repair if necessary Cold Weather Warm up Procedure 7 The unit is now ready to go on route When air temperatures are cold it may be necessary to warm up the units hydraulic oil before you start your daily route operation gt Follow These Steps 1 Start the truck an
62. al controls also allow you to operate the unit from outside the vehicle See Optional Outside Controls on page 65 Programmable Logic Controller The unit has a Programmable Logic Controller PLC The PLC monitors critical components allows safe operation of the various functions and performs other functions When the PLC detects a fault or unsafe condition it alerts the operator with an indicator light and or a buzzer alarm During certain conditions the PLC will not allow operation of different functions Hopper The hopper is the front part of the body assembly between the packer eject panel and the body bin and is under the opening of the sliding top door The hopper is the loading chamber for the refuse Refuse dumped into the unit falls inside the hopper where it stays until the operator compacts the load into the body with the packer eject panel Body The body stores the compacted refuse until you dump the load at the landfill 16 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction Access Ladder Use the access ladder to climb on the body or onto the roof MAKE SURE the unit is in lock out before you use the access ladder AND the Hopper Cover Sliding Top Door is CLOSED BE CAREFUL at all times when you use the ladder Maintain good balance with two feet and one hand or one foot and two hands firmly in place Arm Stop The lift arms stop their movem
63. and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls Indicator Lights Continued 5 Body Raised Red Dump units only This light is ON when the body is RAISED not fully LIFT down and resting on the chassis The light is TOP DOOR ABOVE FILTER OFF when the body is fully DOWN An in cab OPEN TRANSIT BYPASS alarm will sound to indicate the body is raised This light may be an option in an eject or service hoist unit and a label will identify the option light 6 Tailgate Locked Option This light is ON when the tailgate lock cylinders are in the LOCKED position The light is OFF when the tailgate is UNLOCKED Previous versions of panel the light was Packer Extend 7 Side Door Open Option This light is ON when the side door is NOT CLOSED This light is OFF when the side door is CLOSED Previous O versions of panel the light was Packer Retract rap D enm O 8 Option If your unit has an option with an OPTION indicator light it may be in this position A label BODY TAILGATE will identify the option light RAISED OPEN SIDE DOOR OPEN OPTION SYSTEM POWER TAILGATE LOCKED OPTION O EXTEND O Figure 19 Indicator Lights 60 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls In Cab AutoLift System The AutoLift M feature is standard on Residential models
64. ant Safety Precautions sssssssnessnennnrnnnnnne 26 General Safety Precautions 27 Before Operating the Equipment 28 Use Personal Protective Equipment 28 Beware of Overhead Obstructions 28 Loading Refuse into the Unit 30 Compacting the Load 30 Dumping the Load 30 When Working On In or Around the Vehicle 31 Towing of Any Equipment 31 Decals 52 ire tented eine ns 32 Decal Installation Kit 33 Reflective Safety Materials cccseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 47 Care of DeCallS i iiccsssisissccti esses scedecieteteetticeseseeive cddeesed eid 47 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 25 SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals Important Safety Precautions Read this entire manual and ESPECIALLY this safety section BEFORE you operate the vehicle Failure to follow these precautions could result in serious injury death or property damage This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and in safety decals A attached to the equipment Make sure you read all of these messages and follow the instructions and precautions In the general text of the manual and in the safety labels attached to the product signal wor
65. any reason as you lower the body RELEASE the switch IMMEDIATELY so the body stops lowering Refer to instructions on Lowering a Raised Body with Inoperative Controls on page 80 gt Follow These Steps 1 MOVE the body control switch to the LOWER position 2 HOLD the switch UNTIL the body mates with the chassis When the body is COMPLETELY lowered RELEASE the switch NOTE The body UP warning light will go OFF and the alarm will stop sounding when the body is FULLY down Lowering the Tailgate Clean and Inspect the Tailgate Seal DANGER A tailgate in motion is dangerous Serious injury or death may occur if a person is struck by a moving tailgate or becomes trapped between the tailgate and the body Clear the area near the tailgate of people before you lower the tailgate 1 BEFORE you lower the tailgate MAKE SURE the area where tailgate seal mates with the body is CLEAN AND FREE of any refuse and debris Inspect the seal for possible wear or damage and replace if necessary 118 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 9 Landfill Transfer Station Procedures Clean and Inspect the Tailgate Seal Continued 2 To lower the tailgate MOVE the tailgate control air toggle switch to the LOWER position HOLD the switch until the tailgate is COMPLETELY down then RELEASE the switch Lock the Tailgate You MUST LOCK the tailgate after you l
66. at ey Commercial Unit the AutoLift feature non AutoLift hazard A potential source of harm 22 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release TERM DEFINITION TERM DEFINITION ER The loading chamber of the unit in You are allowed to do the action hopper front of the packer panel where may but it is not mandatory It is you dump the refuse material understood to be permissive This sliding door top door covers must The action is mandatory and uncovers the hopper The Hopper Cover cover is closed during transit and Alerts you to practices not related must be open during loading of NOTICE to personal injury such as damage refuse in the hopper to the unit or other equipment Dal When a light or lamp does not laminate Make a lamp shine light the lamp laminate is ON ye off OFF An unintended and undesired The position of a switch or other incident event that has the potential to control to stop a function harm When a light or lamp illuminates seu safety mechanism that disables on ON 7 a function or action The position of a switch or other The sid don control to start a function r r LATCHED ns CO ey er ee PLC Programmable Logic Controller Command to use the tailgate PN Part Number tailgate lock cylinders tailgate up Move
67. autions 31 tilting the chassis cab 94 Joystick and 2 Lever Controls lift arms and forks 62 Manual Packer Override 103 L Models body models 12 Landfill N driving to 110 overview of procedures 112 Nomenclature 15 returning to route 121 setting up unit for dumping 112 0 Lift Arms Operating the Half Pack 2 lever control 64 basic packing techniques 105 joystick lever 63 compacting a load standard units 104 warning light 59 driving to pick up locations 100 driving to the landfill 110 landfill procedures 112 lifting and loading refuse 100 lowering the body 118 lowering the tailgate 118 Light Switches packing on the move 105 packer override 59 raising tailgate 113 returning to route from landfill 121 unloading refuse carrycan unit 116 M unloading refuse without carrycan 114 unlocking the tailgate 112 Optional Outside Controls 65 Lifting and Loading Refuse procedure for 100 quick reference chart 98 safety precautions 30 Lock out procedure 70 Main Control Panel Switches and Indicator Lights 54 Maintenance and Repair clean and inspect tailgate seal 118 Outside Cab Controls clean behind packer panel 119 120 control box 65 11 lock out procedure 70 lift arms 66 A COMPANY 129 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 O Continued Outside Controls ignition key 65 Overhead Obstructions danger from power lines 29 watch
68. brication Guide for additional information and requirements Signature of Operator INSPECTION RESULTS CODE CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS VIRIN INSPECT PER APPLICABLE MANUFACTURER MANUAL Cab Drive Wheels and Tires Tractor and Chassis Electrical Chassis Engine amp Transmission amp Fluid Levels Tractor 5 Wheel and Chassis Lubrication a COMPANY 135 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 ELS ARE ALWAYS TURning FRONT END LOADER HALF PACK APPENDIX A DAILY CHECKLIST INSPECTION RESULTS CODE CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS VIRIN REFUSE COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS CAB OUTSIDE AREA Check air pressure of tire Add air if air pressure lower than recommended on any tire before going on route Check wear of tire tread Replace any tire worn below tire manufacturer s recommendation or state requirement before going on route Check tires for damage Replace any damaged tire before going on route Inspect forks and lift arms for damage and wear Inspect pump for leaks Inspect pump for damage or loose hardware Inspect lift arm cylinders mounts and pins for damage leaks and loose hardware Inspect decals on forks lift arms bumper and cab for damage and readability Check forks and lift arms for Play Cylinder and hose leaks Sufficient lubrication Hose damage or wear
69. by opening the tailgate and fully extending the packer panel cylinder which pushes the A DANGER refuse out the rear of the body Do not raise a body that has refuse while you do maintenance or service procedures Refuse in the body can make the unit unstable Always unload refuse from the body before you raise it for maintenance or service procedures Always use the body props when you raise the body for maintenance or service procedures Ay WARNING Raising the body with the tailgate closed can damage the underride bumper The underride bumper can hit the ground when the tailgate is not fully raised before you raise the body Serious injury or death may occur and also cause damage to the unit 20 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction DANGER Any part of your body between the units body and the chassis or cylinders while you raise the body is dangerous Serious injury or death will occur if the unit s body suddenly lowers and traps a part of your body Keep all parts of your body out from underneath the unit s body and away from the cylinders during this procedure DANGER Do not raise a body that has refuse while you do maintenance or service procedures Refuse in the body can make the unit unstable Always unload refuse from the body before you raise it for maintenance or service procedures Always use the body props when you
70. c techniques 105 packing on the move 105 Body Props procedure for standard unit 104 alternate body props 73 safety precautions 30 factory body props 72 summary of techniques 109 C outside 65 66 before starting route 89 service hoist units 67 SDOVER company T 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 D Daily Checklist inspect unit 89 Decals illustrated 32 installation kit 33 part numbers 32 Dumping Refuse safety precautions 30 Dumping Refuse carrycan unit before rasing body 116 raising body 116 Dumping Refuse standard unit before rasing body 114 raising body 114 E Equipment Directions 13 F Forks 2 lever control 64 adjusting switch 64 joystick lever 63 G General safety Precautions safety precautions 27 Glossary terms used 21 H Heil Company contacting 11 mailing address 32 47 back cover warranty 149 web site back cover Hydraulic Components cycling functions 91 description of 16 location on the unit 15 Hydraulic Oil Tank checking and filling 89 contamination 90 recommended oils 90 Hydraulic Pump after filter change 126 filter bypass light 59 filter clog and pump shutdown 126 push button switch 57 I In Cab Main Control Panels 53 In transit Position setting up unit for 92 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 J safety prec
71. complete its cycle repeatedly cycle the packer manually to break the bridge When the automatic cycle returns you can load more bins By breaking the bridging material you can significantly increase payloads Step 5 As the body fills pack more often to keep the hopper clear of fall back material and pack more effectively Step 6 The key to achieving effective payloads is pack pack pack Step 7 Always operate your machine safely and wisely Leaving the Route for the Landfill Transfer Station At the end of the route or when the unit has a full load prepare the unit to go to the landfill See Driving to Pick up Locations on page 100 of this section and make sure the unit is properly set up for travel B The body is fully LOWERED The tailgate is DOWN and LOCKED Put the arms and forks in the TRANSIT POSITION The top door is CLOSED The packer panel is e Empty Unit at the FULLY RETRACTED POSITION e Full Unit up tight against refuse G The PTO or pump switch is OFF H The mirrors are properly adjusted and clean 110 a COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 nmg 9 Landfill Transfer Station Procedures 9 Landfill Transfer Station Procedures Section Contents Preview Setting Up the Unit for DUMPINY esssseesseeeees 112 Read this section to learn about Unlocking and Raising the Tailgate 00 112 Unlocking the Tailgate
72. d the body Do not walk under or go between the body and the tailgate when the tailgate is in motion while you prop the tailgate or while the tailgate is propped Factory Tailgate Props YOU MUST USE BOTH of the two support props at the rear of each unit whenever you open the tailgate for service or maintenance Refer to Figure 28 for proper tailgate propping procedures gt Follow These Steps 1 MAKE SURE the unit is on flat stable ground and apply Figure 28 Factory Tailgate Props the parking brake and chock the wheels 7A A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 5 Body and Tailgate Props Factory Tailgate Props Continued 4 Use the tailgate air toggle switch and RAISE the tailgate enough to RELEASE and ROTATE the props so that you can SECURE each prop on its prop pin on each side of the tailgate LOWER the tailgate until you can SECURE each prop on its pin Turn OFF the engine and REMOVE the ignition key Put the unit in the lockout tagout position Refer to Locking Out the Half Pack on page 70 When you FINISH using the props take the unit out of the lock out tagout position insert the ignition key and start the engine RAISE the tailgate enough so that you can remove each prop bar from its pin then ROTATE each prop so that you can put the props in the stored position 10 SECURE each prop with a pin 11 LOWER the tailgate until i
73. d let the engine idle 2 APPLY the parking brake and MAKE SURE it HOLDS 3 Engage the hydraulic pump for approximately five minutes 88 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 7 Before Going On Route WARNING A unit that needs service or repair can malfunction and create a dangerous condition A part failure during operation can cause serious injury or death to a person or damage to the unit Repair or replace any failed or defective part immediately Before Starting a Route Before you start a route do the following O Do an inspection of the unit with the daily checklist See page 88 Check the Hydraulic Oil Tank See page 89 Cycle all Hydraulic Functions See page 91 Close the Side Access Door See page 91 Ood da Close the Hopper Cover Sliding Top Door See page 91 O Check the In transit Settings See page 92 Use the Daily Checklist to Inspect the Unit It is the operator s responsibility to do a visual inspection of the unit and make sure the unit is in good operating condition before you start a route The requirements for the daily checks are given in Appendix A Make sure you complete the inspections on the checklist and you make all entries including your signature Check the Hydraulic Oil Tank The oil tank should be filled to the FULL level as indicated on the sight gauge decal see Figure 33 with the unit in the
74. d person can contact your Heil dealer or Heil for additional help See page 11 for contact information A DANGER Do not operate the unit or perform repair or maintenance procedures on the unit until you read and understand all of the instructions in this manual Failure to do so may result in injury or death to operators or bystanders As the mechanic of the unit you have several responsibilities You must have a valid driver s license You must understand and follow all manufacturers instructions for equipment operation You must observe and obey pertinent laws and regulations Do not use drugs or alcohol while you operate the unit You must read study and understand all procedures and requirements of this Operator s Manual and the Parts and Maintenance Adjustment Service Manual before you operate the unit for the first time 10 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction To the Mechanic Continued If you do not understand or have difficulty reading this manual or the Parts and Maintenance Adjustment Service Manual YOU MUST tell the owner or designated person before you operate the unit DO NOT operate the unit until you understand all procedures and requirements of this manual You must receive proper training before you operate or service and maintain the unit If you have not been trained you must inform the owner You must
75. dd to the payload capacity 9 As the body fills it is very important that you cycle the NOTICE packer more often to keep the hopper clear Packing the load with the 10 With experience on a given route you will soon develop hopper cover closed can cause damage to the unit a feel for the load and material to determine when you Keep the hopper cover open until you have have a full load or if bridging is occurring completed your route or are to ready drive to the landfill or transport station 13 The hopper cover is not designed to assist in packing Itis a closure for traveling long distances f f and it must be kept open throughout the loading and 11 If the route allows mix some wet bins in with dry bins packing process This helps compact the dry material more Wet material also helps lubricate the body which results in better packing Repeated packing cycles cause the bridged material to bulge and break Tei Uen TEY Bee elie Er You can help develop this skill by observing the number of bins loaded noting how full the bins are and the type of material in the bins 14 key operation to get effective payloads is pack pack pack and pack again especially as the body fills Always watch for material boiling up to prevent spillage over the packer panel and possible jamming of the packer panel 108 a COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Origi
76. ds indicate the type and seriousness of risk that you could encounter if you do not follow the precautions Below are the signal words and their definitions DANGER indicates a A DANGER hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a WARNING hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a A CAUTION hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE addresses practices NOTICE not related to personal injury such as property damage or damage to the equipment The following pages provide a summary of some of the more important safety precautions that are in this manual There are additional safety precautions in other sections of this manual that are not contained in this section You must also read understand and follow those messages 26 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals A General Safety Precautions e DO NOT operate the unit under the influence of alcohol or drugs or when extremely tired or when you are not alert as this may result in an accident that can cause serious injury or death e DO NOT operate the unit unless you have the proper training and vehicle operator license e ALWAYS carry and maintain a fire extinguisher and first aid kit in the unit MAKE SURE you know how
77. e the refuse by fully extending the eject panel Step 4 RETRACT the ejector after you unload the refuse Step 5 LOWER and LOCK the tailgate Step 6 Prepare the unit to return to the route Reminder The location of the controls on your unit may be different than those shown in this manual Make sure you know your unit s control pattern before you operate the Half Pack A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 113 SWS 706224 0509 9 Landfill Transfer Station Procedures Unloading Refuse Dump Model without Carrycan Before Raising the Bod WARNING Improper dumping of the refuse may cause the unit to tip or rollover Serious injury or death may occur if the unit rolls or tips over Empty as much refuse as you can with the ejector panel before you raise the body gt Follow These Steps for a Commercial Dump Unit Without a Carrycan Refer to Figure 53 1 EXTEND the packer panel FULLY to empty the body of as much refuse as you can Any refuse left in the body adds weight to the front of the body and makes the center of gravity of the body higher when the body is raised which makes the body more susceptible to tipping Leave the packer panel fully extended 3 MOVE the arms and forks with the forks and arms controls so that the forks are below the in transit position BEFORE you raise the body FULLY RETRACT POSITION ARMS AND PACKER PANEL PACKER
78. e BRACKET O00 FES O REMOVED aes mer pu O ILLUSTRATION EXTEND O or tm O PUMP ON Figure 17 Push Pull and Push Button Switches A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental 57 Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls Push Pull and Push Button Switches Continued C Packer Start Extend Button Green This button controls extending the packer panel e Inthe automatic mode you PRESS and RELEASE button to EXTEND and RETRACT the panel automatically for one extend retract cycle e Inthe manual mode you PRESS and HOLD the button to EXTEND the panel e The packer panel extends until the end of the cylinder first stage to compact the load then automatically retracts to the FULLY RETRACTED POSITION and stops D Packer Retract Button Yellow This button controls retracting the packer panel in the manual mode e PRESS and RELEASE the button to RETRACT the packer panel e The packer panel will move to its FULLY RETRACTED POSITION e Reverse You can reverse the direction of the packer panel movement while the cycle is in either direction o To momentarily reverse the panel during panel extend PRESS and RELEASE the RETRACT button o To momentarily reverse the panel during panel retract PRESS and RELEASE the EXTEND button o If you want to continuously reverse the direction of the packer panel you simply PRESS and HO
79. e PACKER RETRACT indicator light is ON The packer will not retract past its switch setting for retract The tailgate must be closed for AutoPack to operate When the tailgate is open AutoPack does not operate and the operator must PRESS and HOLD the PACKER EXTEND and PACKER RETRACT switches to extend or retract the packer panel Refer to In Cab Main Control Panel Switches and Indicator Lights starting on page 54 for operation of the switches and indicator lights AutoLift Feature The AutoLift feature is standard on Residential models although you can get one without the AutoLift system It is an option on Standard Commercial models When enabled the system automatically controls raising and lowering the container with the lift arms The operator rotates the forks of the unit during the raise and lower operations to level the container during the raise operation to tip the container to dump the refuse and to set the container on the ground See In Cab AutoLift System starting on page 61 for the controls that operate the AutoLift system and the indicator lights The rocker switches have ON and OFF positions marked on the switches The AutoLift feature also has an AutoLevel feature You enable this feature to add a pause when raising the lift arms to automatically level the container to the ground 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SW
80. e Side Access Door Do several tailgate LOCK and UNLOCK cycles A COMPANY 91 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 7 Before Going On Route Hopper Cover Sliding Top Door MAKE SURE you CLOSE the hopper cover before you go on a route See Figure 35 See Section 3 for proper operation of the controls Keep the hopper cover CLOSED until the first stop on your route then OPEN the door Keep the hopper cover CLOSED except when on route picking up refuse NOTICE The hopper cover is not designed to be closed while packing the load You may cause damage to the unit if you operate the packer with the hopper cover closed Never pack the load with the hopper cover closed Do not close the hopper cover until you have completed your route or you are ready to empty the load When you are on route leave the hopper cover OPEN until the unit is full or you have completed your route and you are ready to empty your load CLOSE the hopper cover when the body is full or you are on route to empty the load A closed hopper cover prevents refuse from flying out of the body Figure 35 Hopper Cover Check the Traveling or In transit Position When you travel to and from the landfill or transfer station make sure the unit is in the IN TRANSIT mode as follows see Figure 36 A For a Standard Commercial Unit The tailgate is DOWN and LOCKED SET the fork crosshaft in a position
81. e battery disconnect switch to the OFF position whenever the Half Pack unit is shut off for any length of time especially when the unit will be left unattended Figure 38 shows the location on a Mack chassis The location may be different for other chassis MAKE SURE you know the location of this switch on your unit s chassis HINGED CAB _ 7 PROTECTOR Figure 37 Moving the Cab Protector Figure 38 Battery Disconnect Switch A COMPANY 95 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 7 Before Going On Route THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 96 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 8 On Route Operation Procedures 8 On Route Operation Procedures Section Contents Preview Quick Reference Loading Unloading Sequence 98 Read this section to learn about Driving to Pick up Locations sseeceeeeeeeene 100 Lifting and Loading Refuse 100 Setting up the unit for a route Loading refuse Manual Packer Override ssssecssesssseeseeseeeeeees 103 Packing the load Packing on the move Compacting the Load cccssssseeressserceeeesseeseneess 104 Washout systems AUTOP ACK E E 104 CHING UP MEUN thelandMkor MANSIS Station Packing On The Move 105 Achieving Packing Payloads 105 Basic
82. e body Serious injury or death will occur if the unit s body suddenly lowers and traps a part of your body Keep all parts of your body out from underneath the unit s body during this procedure gt Follow These Steps 1 MAKE SURE ALL PERSONS NOT INVOLVED in this procedure are AT LEAST 30 FEET AWAY from the vehicle 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 6 Lowering Raising a Body with Inoperative Controls or Mechanical Problems Lowering a Raised Body with Inoperative Controls 4 lfthe tailgate is open make sure you use both Continued tailgate props 2 APPLY the vehicle parking brake and CHOCK or 5 Block the raised body at its position with two 6 x 6 BLOCK the wheels SECURELY so the vehicle cannot timbers minimum size of sufficient length or use move railroad ties as shown in Figure 31 to support the bod If the parking brake DOES NOT HOLD STOP WORK 7 IMMEDIATELY and get the parking brake repaired 6 If possible release the body props If possible rotate BEFORE you proceed the props in place wise DANGER A full or partially full load of Lifting equipment that does not have sufficient lifting capability is dangerous Equipment may fail and cause serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders Make sure the lifting equipment has sufficient lifting capability and 6 ALL persons not involved with the procedure are clear of the
83. ective payloads can be achieved The Half Pack is designed to pack material into the body with a relatively short packer panel movement half pack The packing stroke of the multi stage cylinder in eject models is set to extend on the first stage Dump models have single stage packing cylinders The first stage of the cylinder develops the most force and thus packs the densest load The extra stages are used to eject the load at the landfill or transfer station A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 105 SWS 706224 0509 8 On Route Operation Procedures Basic Packing Techniques Follow these techniques to attain greater efficiency in packing the load in your Half Pack unit 1 After you load the first two or three bins move the material from the hopper into the body by cycling the packer panel Very little packing occurs until the body starts to fill If you are loading small bins 2 3 cubic yard capacity you can empty two bins in the hopper at this stage and effectively move the refuse back into the body If you are loading large bins 8 10 yard you must cycle the packer after you empty every bin 2 After you empty the first few bins the body begins to fill and material can begin to fall back into the hopper as the packer is retracted This is normal Cycle the panel again to move this material back into the body 3 The packer panel is shaped with a vertical
84. eet and one hand or one foot and Mechanical Problem two hands firmly in place Use the following procedure to raising a body if the unit c Set the container to collect the hydraulic fluid at the has an inoperative control or a mechanical failure that valve while you perform this procedure gt Follow These Steps WARNING The hydraulic fluid may be under 1 Do Steps 1 thru 3 of Lowering a Raised Body with pressure and may spray from the connection Inoperative Controls 6e Hydraulic fluid may cause damage to your eyes hands 2 Do Steps 6 thru 9 of Lowering a Raised Body with or skin Wear protective eye glasses gloves and other Inoperative Controls clothing as necessary to protect you from the hydraulic 3 Use the lifting device and raise the body until you fluid can rotate and set the body props d To relieve the pressure slowly open the bleeder 4 Do the repair s or replacement s necessary to valve so that the hydraulic oil slowly leaks from the correct the inoperative control or other mechanical connection and doesn t spray problem by qualified and trained personnel such as e When the pressure is relieved close and tighten the RU Mal dgAg bleeder valve f Safely dispose of the hydraulic fluid g Check the level of the fluid in the hydraulic oil tank Add hydraulic fluid as necessary h Fix the mechanical problem A COMPANY 85 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SW
85. ent at the arm stops WARNING The side door must be closed before you start a packer operation Serious injury or death may occur if a person is inside the body or hopper Make sure no one is inside the hopper or body before you close the door and begin a packer function Packer Eject Panel amp Cylinders The packer eject panel is inside the hopper at the front of the hopper and has two functions The packer function compacts the loaded refuse from the hopper into the body packer mode The eject function pushes the loaded refuse out of the body eject mode through the open tailgate During the PACKER mode you EXTEND the packer eject EE panel cylinders to push the packer panel towards the rear of the body which COMPACTS the load You must allow the packer panel cylinders to move the packer panel to its FULLY RETRACTED POSITION which is at the front of the hopper before you dump additional refuse into the hopper Normal operation of the AutoPack feature consists of one extension and retraction of the packer panel During the EJECT mode you use the packer eject panel and cylinders to remove the refuse from the body In the eject and service hoist models when the tailgate is open the EJECT mode lets the packer eject panel travel further than during the packer mode This extra travel of the panel removes ALL of the refuse from the body You do not need to raise the body with an eject or service
86. erstand and obey all safety messages and decals that are on the outside or in the cab of the unit You must use and follow the lock out procedures in this manual and any that the owner may have as necessary A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 9 SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction To the Operator Continued Before you start the engine or operate the unit for the first time e You must clear the area of other people e You must learn and practice safe use of all controls and indicators before you operate the Half Pack unit in a collection route environment Before each time you start the engine or operate the unit you must clear the area of other people Before you operate the unit in reverse you must make sure the area behind the unit is clear of other people vehicle or other obstructions You must make sure the unit is on hard stable ground when you unload refuse at the landfill or transfer station To the Mechanic NOTICE Do not operate the unit or perform repair or maintenance procedures on the unit until you read and understand all of the instructions in this manual Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit or other property NOTE If you do not understand a procedure or instruction tell the owner or the designated person immediately Do not operate the unit if you do not understand all procedures and instructions in this manual The owner or designate
87. essure washer use the following precautions O O TOS O 0 O Spray nozzle opening 40 wide pattern Spray angle 65 from vehicle s body Distance of nozzle to decal 15 minimum Water pressure lt 800 psi Length of time not more than 30 sec Do not use sharp angles to clean the decals this can lift the decals from the unit NEVER use a turbo pressure nozzle SPRAY NOZZLE MINIMUM OF 15 INCHES FROM DECAL RECOMMENDED TECHNIQUE 48 2009 Heil Environmental A COMPANY Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals When normal cleaning procedures do not remove difficult debris from the decals try the following WARNING Isopropyl alcohol is flammable and is harmful to eyes and skin Keep isopropyl alcohol away from heat or open sources of ignition Flush eyes and skin with water for 15 minutes after contact Seek immediate medical help e Spot clean the decal with Isopropyl Alcohol and a micro fiber cloth rag DECAL LIFTING FROM VEHICLE e If these methods do not work on a problem area call a Heil Dealer or Heil Customer Service lt oO Ww a SPRAY NOZZLE MINIMUM OF 15 INCHES FROM DECAL f y A A A A A INCORRECT TECHNIQUE A COMPANY 49 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 50 A COMPANY
88. fe efficient and proper operation of The Heil Co d b a Heil Environmental Heil Half Pack Front End Loader FEL refuse collection vehicle or the unit The manual will familiarize you with the unit and will give you proper operating procedures and tips For chassis operation and maintenance instructions see the Chassis Owner s Manual and the Half Pack Parts and Maintenance Adjustments Service Manual As the owner you have several responsibilities You must complete and return the warranty registration for the unit to Heil Owners will soon be able to do this electronically You must make sure that each operator has the proper driving license You must make sure that the operator does not operate the unit under the influence of drugs or alcohol You must make sure that the unit is properly maintained to meet all local state and federal requirements You must keep the vehicle maintained and properly adjusted to meet the manufacturer s standards and recommendations You must keep accurate records of daily inspections breakdowns malfunctions maintenance and repairs of the unit You must make sure that repairs are made that may affect the safe operation of the unit before it is made available of operation You must provide adequate lighting on the unit for safe operation under low light or night conditions You must provide adequate training for each operator and mechanic that will operate the unit BEFORE an
89. ferent direction with the same function As with the joystick you can operate both levers at the same time operating both the lift arm and the forks but the speed is slower The lever closest to the driver controls the arms and the other lever controls the forks Make sure you are familiar with the function of each lever in your unit For example when you select the ARMS lever and PUSH the lever towards the LOWER position the arms will continue to lower until you release the lever A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 63 SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls 2 Lever Air Controls Continued WARNING EEE Moving equipment can be dangerous to bystanders Serious injury or death can occur if a person is in the wrong area or is not attentive to the operations Clear the area of all people before you operate the controls WARNING Moving equipment can be dangerous to bystanders Serious injury or death can occur if a person is in the wrong area or is not attentive to the operations Clear the area of all people before you operate the controls A Arms Raise and Lower Controls raising and lowering of the lift arms e MOVE the lever towards the ARMS RAISE position to RAISE the lift arms e MOVE lever to towards the ARMS LOWER position to LOWER the lift arms B Forks Raise and Lower Controls raising and lowering
90. g the unloading cycle MAKE SURE no one stands under or crosses under a raised tailgate While you raise the body be attentive at all times and be ready to stop or reverse the function if necessary 30 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals A When Working On In or Around the Vehicle e Ifthe unit has a washout option RELIEVE the air pressure in the wash out tank BEFORE you open the cap e DONOT use the cab windshield guard as a ladder e MAKE SURE the unit is in the LOCK OUT and SHUT DOWN conditions BEFORE you climb or stand on the ladder body or roof See Locking Out the Half Pack on page 70 e BE CAREFUL at all times when you use the ladder Maintain good balance with two feet and one hand or one foot and two hands firmly in place e NEVER put any part of your body between a raised body and the chassis frame unless the frame is securely propped up Read and follow the instructions for body propping on page 72 e DO NOT go under the chassis or enter the body area unless the unit is locked out To lock out the unit stop the engine apply the brakes and make sure the brakes hold and 2o work properly chock all wheels remove the keys from the cab and insert a lock out tag on the steering wheel See Locking Out the Half Pack on page 70 e DO NOT use the hopper opening and tailgate opening as an entrance or exit
91. g the Alternate Tailgate Prop Tailgate 76 A COMPANY 71 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 5 Body and Tailgate Props Propping the Body Dump Units and Service Hoist Units Operators MUST KNOW how to SAFELY prop up the unit s body You may need to prop the body up when you clean the inside of the body or for maintenance or repair procedures Use the factory supplied props or alternate body props to prop the body as described below Observe and obey the following DANGER and WARNING notices while you prop the body with either the factory body props or with alternate props A DANGER The unit may roll when you raise the body on unstable or uneven ground and cause serious injury or death to you or bystanders Do not prop the body while the unit is on unstable or uneven ground Clear the area of all people not necessary for this procedure and set the unit on stable or even ground before you start this procedure DANGER Any part of your body between the units body and the chassis or cylinders while you raise the body is dangerous Serious injury or death will occur if the unit s body suddenly lowers and traps a part of your body Keep all parts of your body out from underneath the unit s body during this procedure WARNING The extra weight from the refuse or carrycan is dangerous while you work around the unit with the body raised The extra weight can ma
92. gature 2 2m dou ans dun 52 Lifting and Loading Refuse ceeeseeeeeeeteeeeeeenes 100 In Cab Main Control Panels 53 ne Le rie ete Tg eT Grey a EE ee In Cab Main Control Panel Switches and Indicator Lights 54 act Ing n e ove eee In Cab AUtoLift SYSTEM 61 Arhieving Packing Paribas sense 109 In Cab Joystick and 2 Lever Controls for Lift Arms and Forks 62 Suniniary phe celina Techniques E A ce 109 Optional Outside Controls 65 Leaving the Route for the Landfill Transfer Station 110 Body Raise Service Hoist Units 67 A COMPANY 5 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 Table of Contents 9 Landfill Transfer Station Procedures 111 Setting Up the Unit for DUMPING eee eeeteeeeetees 112 Unlocking and Raising the Tailgate ee ceeeeeeeeeees 112 Unloading Refuse Eject and Service Hoist Models 113 Unloading Refuse Dump Model without Carrycan 114 Unloading Refuse Dump Model with Carrycan 116 Lowering the Body ccceceeeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeceneaeeeeeeeeteee 118 Lowering the Tailgate 118 Clean Behind the Packer Panel 119 Sump and Washout Systems 120 Preparing to Return to Route 121 10 PEC ControlS sin ici
93. ghts and Outside Controls Air Toggle Switches Continued D Body Raise Service Hoist Units There is no in cab switch for the Body Raise function on a Service Hoist unit The Service Hoist unit has two switches on an outside control box which is on the outside of the cab These switches control the raising and lowering of the body for service and maintenance operations See Body Raise Service Hoist Units on page 67 G AX WARNIN Close the hopper cover before you climb on the roof You may get part of your body caught by the hopper cover or the cylinders if the door closes Serious injury or death may occur if a person is on the roof when the hopper cover closes NOTICE The hopper cover must be open when you pack the refuse You can cause damage to the unit if you compact the refuse with the hopper cover closed You must close the hopper cover to eject or dump the refuse E Hopper Cover Open and Close This switch controls the opening and closing of the hopper cover e MOVE the switch to the CLOSE position and HOLD it there to CLOSE the hopper cover e MOVE the switch to the OPEN position and HOLD it there to OPEN the hopper cover e RELEASE the switch to stop the CLOSE or OPEN operation at anytime or after the hopper cover is fully CLOSED or OPEN and the switch goes back to neutral OFF position e The hopper cover top door light is OFF when the hopper cover is fully open It is ON at all other time
94. he props take the unit out of the lock out tagout position insert the ignition key and start the engine RAISE the tailgate enough so that you can remove the alternate body prop LOWER the tailgate until it is completely CLOSED LOCK the tailgate RAISE TAILGATE CENTER PROP UNDER TAILGATE FLAT STABLE SURFACE Figure 30 Positioning Alternate Tailgate Prop in Place 76 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 5 Body and Tailgate Props Using the Alternate Tailgate Prop Tailgate Continued SLOWLY LOWER TAILGATE TO REST ON PROP FLAT STABLE SURFACE Figure 31 Setting the Alternate Tailgate Prop A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 77 SWS 706224 0509 5 Body and Tailgate Props THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 78 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 6 Lowering Raising a Body with Inoperative Controls or with Mechanical Problems 6 Lowering Raising a Body with Inoperative Section Contents Controls or with Mechanical Problems Lowering a Raised Body with Inoperative i ControlSet ea eaaa aa Sataa Eae naa eE 80 FIEVIEN Lowering a Raised Body with Mechanical Read this section to learn how to lower or raise a body Problem sieste 84 when Raising a Body with Inoperative Controls or Mechanical Problem 85
95. he refuse out of the body You then raise the body to remove the remaining refuse DUMP MODEL 12 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction Equipment Directions You determine the sides of the unit by facing the direction of forward travel See Figure 1 The left side is the streetside and the right side is the curbside BODY SERIAL PLATE LOCATION Serial Plate Location Figure 1 shows the location of the serial plate on the streetside of the units body See the next page for a description of the information that is on the serial plate DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL Figure 1 Body Serial Plate Location Streetside Dump Body A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 13 SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction Reading the Serial Plate The Half Pack serial plate is the birth certificate of the unit See Figure 2 Year of Manufacture sete oes Tn Year Year Year Year 612 XXXX 001 UNIT SERIAL NO BODY SIZE NNNN Code Code 00 m i CU YD N 1 YR 6 2006 5 2005 F 2015 1 003 NNN DAY OF YEAR 6 2006 G 2016 7 2007 H 2017 8 2008 J 2018 ir 9 2009 K 2019 DURAPACK FAMILY BODY A 2010 L 2020 R A B 2011 M 2021 C 2012 N 2022 Pa EL ADONE ON MON CE HE Ol LOMIKA EE PAT EAT D 2013 P 2023 E 2014 R 2024 Figure 2 Reading the Serial P
96. he sump e You can order one kit PN 212 1617 for all the decals located on the body and in the cab of the unit except for those decals that are on in cab controls or for optional equipment You must order separately the There are informational decals on the unit s body or in the decals on in cab or optional outside controls units cab They are not illustrated in this manual Refer Order decal kit PN 212 1617 or individual decals from to the Parts and Maintenance Adjustments Service your Heil dealer or from the Heil Co 4301 Gault Manual for the location of these decals These decals Avenue North Fort Payne AL 35967 give information about 212 0983 Lifting Capacity 212 1329 Body Props 212 1601 Washout system optional 212 1782 Hydraulic Oil 212 1841 ANSI Compliance 212 1915 Warranty 212 1918 Backup Alarm A COMPANY 33 doors e Figure 14 shows the DANGER and CAUTION labels about the body props 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals WARNING Do not operate or service this machine until you WARNING have read and fully understand the operations Do Not operate or service this machine until you manual supplied with this equipment Manuals can have read and understand the operations manual be obtained from a H E I L Distributor supplied with this equipment Manuals can also be obtained from a Heil Environmental Distributor ADVERTENCIA 212 07
97. he tailgate e MOVE the switch to the LOWER position to lower the tailgate e RELEASE the switch to stop a RAISE or LOWER operation at any time or when the tailgate is fully raised or lowered e An in cab light comes ON when the tailgate is OPEN and goes OFF when it is CLOSED closed can damage the underride bumper The underride bumper can hit the ground when the tailgate is not fully raised before you raise the body Serious injury or death may occur and also cause damage to the unit Ab DANGER Any part of your body between the unit s body and the chassis or cylinders while you raise the body is dangerous Serious injury or death will occur if the unit s body suddenly lowers and traps a part of your body Keep all parts of your body out from underneath the unit s body and away from the cylinders during this procedure C Body Raise and Lower Dump Units ONLY This switch controls the raising and lowering of the body e MOVE the switch to the RAISE position to raise the body e MOVE the switch to the LOWER position to lower the body e RELEASE the switch to stop the RAISE or LOWER operation at any time or when the body is fully raised or lowered e LOWER the body until it mates with the chassis NOTE You must LOWER the tailgate AFTER you LOWER the body A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 55 SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Li
98. hell Tellus T 32 32 e Texaco Rando e Mobil DTE 13M HDZ 32 NOTE Cold weather operation requires special oil considerations Viscosity should not exceed 7500 SSU at lowest startup temperature Continuous SIGHT GAUGE operation should range between 40 1000 SSU for AND DECAL all temperature ranges TYPICAL LOCATION Figure 33 Hydraulic Oil Tank 90 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 7 Before Going On Route Cycle all Hydraulic Functions Close the Side Access Door Check the operation of all hydraulic controls on the unit A side access door see Figure 34 is on the street side See Section 3 for proper operation of controls of the body Use this door as the ONLY access to the hopper area MAKE SURE the door is closed and gt Do These Steps latched when you are not in the body 1 Hopper Cover Cycle OPEN and CLOSE the hopper cover several times SIDE ACCESS 2 Lift Arm and Fork Cycles Do several LOAD and UNLOAD cycles 3 Packing Cycle Do several EXTEND and RETRACT cycles of the packer panel 4 Body Raise Cycle Dump units only If the body is not full of refuse do several of the body RAISE and LOWER cycles DO NOT raise the body when it is full with refuse 5 Tailgate Raise Cycle If the body is empty do several tailgate RAISE and LOWER cycles DO NOT raise the tailgate with refuse in the body 6 Tailgate Lock Cycle Figure 34 Close th
99. hoist body model to remove the refuse In the dump model the packer eject panel during the EJECT mode does not travel far enough to remove all of the refuse in the body Hydraulic Oil Tank The tank is the reservoir for the hydraulic oil which operates all hydraulic cylinders described above A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 17 SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction Hydraulic Pump The unit s hydraulic pump s provides the oil pressure for the hydraulic system It is located either in front of the units engine or underneath the unit powered by the transmission through a Power Take Off PTO With a front mount pump the operator turns the pump ON and OFF as needed with the PUMP ON switch located on the in cab control panel With a PTO pump the operator engages the PTO then turns the pump on with the in cab pump on switch WARNING The side door must be closed before you start a packer operation Serious injury or death may occur if a person is inside the body or hopper Make sure no one is inside the hopper or body before you close the door and begin a packer function WARNING Close the hopper cover and lock out the unit before you climb on the roof You may get part of your body caught by the hopper cover or the cylinders if the cover moves or the cover door opens Serious injury or death may occur if a person is on the roof when the door opens Side Access Door
100. inal Release SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction AX WARNING Moving equipment can be dangerous to bystanders Serious injury or death can occur if a person is in the wrong area or is not attentive to the operations Clear the area of all unnecessary people before you operate the controls Fork amp Fork Cylinder You use the two fork cylinders to rotate RAISE or LOWER the forks to the correct angle to engage a refuse container s pickup sleeves Optional controls can move the forks inward and outward to adjust for container widths See Adjustable Forks Switch on page 64 A WARNING Moving equipment can be dangerous to bystanders Serious injury or death can occur if a person is in the wrong area or is not attentive to the operations Clear the area of all unnecessary people before you operate the controls Lift Arms amp Cylinders You use these two cylinders to RAISE and LOWER the lift arms to lift a container for dumping and to set it back on the ground Windshield Guard DO NOT use the windshield guard as aladder The guard protects the windshield from falling debris Cab Protector The cab protector helps keep falling debris from landing on the cab Operator Controls The standard operator controls for running the Half Pack components are inside the vehicle cab See Section 3 Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights for the different controls that may be installed in your unit Option
101. ing timbers FITTING BODY RAISE SECTION A COMPANY 83 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 6 Lowering Raising a Body with Inoperative Controls or Mechanical Problems Lowering a Raised Body with Inoperative Controls Continued b MAKE SURE the lifting device is SECURELY attached to the body and that both the crane and body are stable BEFORE you remove the body supporting timbers Ab DANGER The lifting equipment may fail Serious injury or death may occur if the lifting equipment breaks and the body falls or the unit rolls over Do not place your body or limbs between the unit s body and chassis while you remove the body supporting timbers Be attentive and prepared to move quickly away from the unit in the event there is an equipment failure DANGER Do not put any part of your body between the unit s body and the chassis or cylinders while you raise the body Serious injury or death will occur if the unit s body suddenly lowers and traps a part of your body Keep all parts of your body out from underneath the unit s body during this procedure c Remove the body supporting timbers 13 Use the lifting device and LOWER the body in a CONTROLLED MANNER until you set the body props 14 Do the repair s or replacement s necessary to correct the control mechanism failure or other malfunction by qualified and trained personnel such as your authorized
102. ing out for 28 P Packer Extend push button switch 58 Packer Panel extend switch 66 Packer Retract push button switch 58 PLC Troubleshooting 124 Protective Equipment 28 R Reflective safety material replacement 47 Responsibilities mechanic 10 operator 9 owner 8 S Safety Precautions important 26 Serial Plate information contained on 14 location of 13 Side Access Door closing 91 Ssytem Power push pull switch 57 Sump Compartment 120 Switches push button 57 rocker 59 T Tailgate inspecting the seal 118 lock control switch 54 locking 119 lowering 118 raise lower control switch 55 raising 113 unlocking 112 warning light and alarm 59 Tailgate Prop building 75 factory tailgate prop 74 procedure for using 76 130 2009 Heil Environmental A COMPANY Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 T Continued Towing Telephone and Fax Numbers nO Eom ee customer service 11 Troubleshooting repair parts 11 warning buzzer codes 124 resource center back cover wW Throttle Advance toggle switch 66 Warranty claims and inquires 11 Top Door statement of warranty 149 control switch 56 opening 92 warning light 59 Washout System 121 A COMPANY 131 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 132 a COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SW
103. ision of the hopper cover area while you raise container A WARNING P Be careful when raising an over filled container or a container with refuse protruding from the top or side may cause the refuse to fall while lifting or dumping the refuse Falling refuse is dangerous and may cause injury or death or damage to the unit Keep your hands and arms inside the cab and clear the area of all unnecessary people while you raise 9 When the LIFT ARMS make CONTACT with the a container ARM STOPS use the fork control lever and rotate the container to its full dump position See Figure 44 102 a company 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 Figure 43 Raise Container With Arm and Fork Controls 8 On Route Operation Procedures Lifting and Loading Refuse Continued Figure 44 Dump Container into Hopper 10 RELEASE the lever and allow all refuse to drop out of the container 11 When the container is empty use the fork control lever and rotate the container to its full vertical position Release the lever 12 Set the container gently on the ground with partial movements of the arm control lever See Figure 45 Figure 45 Rotate Container Back Before Lowering Manual Packer Override NOTICE Operation of the packer while you dump refuse in the hopper can cause damage to the unit Do not use the packer override switch for the manual packer when you dump the refuse from
104. ition to lock the tailgate NOTE You must completely LOWER and CLOSE the tailgate before you can LOCK the tailgate e RELEASE the switch and it goes back to the neutral OFF position e A flag indicator on each rear side of the truck body falls DOWN when its cylinder rod retracts and unlocks its side of the tailgate e Each cylinder rod pushes its flag indicator UP when it locks in the side of the tailgate e See Figure 51 54 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls Air Toggle Switches Continued A DANGER A tailgate in motion is dangerous Serious injury or death may occur if a person is struck by a moving tailgate or becomes trapped between the tailgate and the body Clear the area near the tailgate of all unnecessary people before you raise or lower the tailgate DANGER Do not raise a body that has refuse while you do maintenance or service procedures Refuse in the body can make the unit unstable Always unload refuse from the body before you raise it for maintenance or service procedures Always use the body props when you raise the body for maintenance or service procedures B Tailgate Raise and Lower This switch controls raising WARNING Raising the body with the tailgate and lowering of the tailgate e MOVE the switch to the RAISE position to raise t
105. ke the unit unstable Serious injury or death or damage to the unit can occur if you do not remove the extra weight Do not leave refuse or the carrycan in the body while you prop the body Remove the refuse and or the carrycan from the body before you raise the body Factory Body Props The factory supplied body props are located on both sides under the body and forward of the rear wheels Refer to Figure 26 and the following paragraphs for proper body propping procedures gt Follow These Steps 1 To lower the body props a RAISE the body sufficiently to operate the body props b REMOVE the handle from the chain located on left hand street side of the unit and ROTATE the interconnected body props down There are no gears the body props are gravity assisted 72 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 5 Body and Tailgate Props Factory Body Props Continued c LOWER the body so that the props MATE with their rest points and you REMOVE the load from the body raise cylinders 2 Tostore the body props a RAISE the body sufficiently to REMOVE the load from the body props b ROTATE the props RETURN the props to the transit position and re install the handle in the chain c LOWER the body completely on the chassis PROP IN STORED POSITION FOR IN TRANSIT Figure 26 Factory Body Props Alternate Body Props There is an ALTERNATE method
106. late Information stamped in the four boxes on the serial plate indicates e Body style dump eject or service hoist 612 nnnn 001 is a dump body 002 is an eject body and 003 is a service hoist body n is any single digit number e Unit s unique serial number e Body size cu yd e Date of manufacture last number of the year followed by the number of the day of the year e g 6145 is year 2006 and the 145 day of 2006 NOTE The code for the year of manufacture is in accordance with FMVSS 115 See the following table 14 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction Product Nomenclature ENS Figure 3 shows the major components and their typical location on the unit See the following pages for brief descriptions of each component pictured below HOPPER COVER HOPPER COVER CYLINDER ARM SLIDING TOP DOOR PACKER EJECT STOP CAB PANEL eure IN CAB Y PROTECTOR OPERATOR A CYLINDERS HOPPER TAILGATE CONTROLS CYLINDER LIFT ARM APLC a x De WINDSHIELD GUARD ACCESS ae NI LADDER FORK CYLINDER iV FRONT i At emg TAILGATE LOCK MOUNTED ene gt z CYLINDER PUMP ACCESS ine BODY RAISE CYLINDER DOOR NDER HYDRAULIC DUMP MODEL SERVICE HOIST MODEL OIL TANK SIMILAR BUT SMALLER AT SIMILAR LOCATION Figure 3 Product Nomenclature A COMPANY 15 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Orig
107. lost destroyed painted over or cannot be seen When you replace a part that had safety material on it make sure you install new safety material on the new replacement part See the Parts and Maintenance Adjustments Service Manual for all part numbers and location of the safety materials You can get replacement safety material from your Heil dealer or from the Heil Co 4301 Gault Avenue North Fort Payne AL 35967 You can also visit us on the Web at www heil com General Instructions Wash the decals with a blend of mild car wash detergent and clean water Rinse with clean water Let the vehicle air dry or dry with a micro fiber cloth Do not allow fuels to stay in contact with the decal for an extended period of time Remove the fuel contamination as quickly as possible Do not use carnauba based wax over the decals Do not use a mechanical brush while washing the decals A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 47 SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals Care of Decals Continued Pressure Washer Precautions e Pressure washing can cause damage to decals It can cause the edges of the decals to lift and peel the decal away from the unit Over time the decal can fade crack or chip away e See the following figures for correct and incorrect methods of pressure washing e Use pressure washing only when other cleaning methods are not effective If you use a pr
108. mne FRONT END LOADER HALF PACK APPENDIX B PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHART HOURS OF OPERATION REF COMPONENT SYSTEM 40 200 1000 2000 SERVICE CHECK 6 Front Mount Pump or Power Take x Check seals for leaks and operation Off Replace if necessary x Check driveline for smooth operation Replace if necessary x Check setscrews for tightness Check that keys are in place Make sure safety wires are in place 7 Control Linkage x Check and make sure all pins are in place Replace if necessary 8 Packing Mechanism Tailgate and Check and remove any accumulation of refuse in Body front of packer panel Check body structure brackets and welds for cracks stress deformation bending etc Check for excessive structural rust Repair replace if necessary x Check tailgate seal for damage Replace if necessary x Check pivot pins retaining bolts and collars for tightness i Daily 8 hrs Weekly 40 hrs Monthly 200 hrs 6 Months 1000 hrs Yearly 2000 hrs Replace filter after first 30 days of operation then every 6 months or 1000 hrs of operation OR when filter bypass light is ON Replace tank breather filter every time you replace filter element FAILURE TO LUBRICATE FEMALE PILOT OF PTO AS GIVEN MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PUMP SHAFT a DOVER company 147 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 gt que Wests Ans
109. move all of the Ad WARNING Do not move the unit forward or backwards excessively fast lurch to dump the refuse load Excessively fast movements with the body raised may make the body unstable and tip or roll the unit over This may result in injury or death to the operator and damage the unit Use only sufficient movement to loosen the load so that it will leave the body refuse from the body NOTE The body UP warning light will turn ON and the alarm will sound to indicate the body is raised A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 117 SWS 706224 0509 9 Landfill Transfer Station Procedures Raising the Body additional information Important If a body raise cylinder hangs up for any reason as you raise the body RELEASE the switch IMMEDIATELY so the body stops raising Refer to instructions on Lowering a Raised Body with Inoperative Controls on page 80 Some suspensions allow more movement in the chassis than others Always stop the unit on the most stable hard dry and level surface you can find before you raise the body A dump unit with a tag axle may be unstable during dumping ALWAYS lower the tag axle BEFORE you raise the body Lowering the Body ALWAYS lower the body BEFORE you lower the tailgate If you used body props MAKE SURE they are in the stored position BEFORE you attempt to lower the body Important If a body raise cylinder hangs up for
110. mp when the return line filter becomes blocked clogs which starts the filter bypass system The sequences 1 thru 3 occur after the filter clogs and bypass begins A CAUTION A FILTER BYPASS CONDITION ALLOWS YOU TO OPERATE THE HYDRAULIC PUMP WHEN THE RETURN LINE FILTER IS BLOCKED WITH SEDIMENT AND OTHER MATERIALS YOU CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS IF YOU OPERATE THE UNIT WITH A BLOCKED HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER CHANGE THE FILTER AS SOON AS YOU CAN 1 START OF BYPASS TO END OF FIRST 1 HOUR The bypass light does not come on and the PLC does not beep 2 SECOND 2 HOUR THRU FIFTH 5 HOUR OF BYPASS The filter bypass light flashes ON and OFF after the first full hour of bypass The number of ON flashes indicates the number of full hours of bypass The time the flash is OFF starts at about 5 seconds for the first full hour of bypass and decreases about 1 second for each full hour of bypass beginning with the second full hour of bypass the OFF time For example during the third hour of bypass two complete hours of bypass the light flashes ON twice and is OFF for approximately 4 seconds and the cycle repeats SIXTH 6 HOUR AND AFTER The pump will function for three minutes The filter bypass light comes ON solid The PLC beeps 13 times ina minute pauses and the cycle repeats until you change the filter UNTIL YOU CHANGE FILTER You can operate the pump for three 3 minutes at a time until y
111. nal Release SWS 706224 0509 8 On Route Operation Procedures Basic Packing Techniques Continued 15 All units have a standard packer override switch Earlier production DuraPack machines have a manual packer air toggle switch When you MOVE the Packer Override switch to ON it lets you manually operate the packer panel with the packer extend and retract buttons when the container is in the hopper Under certain circumstances you can use this feature very effectively For instance there may not be enough room in the hopper to empty an overfull very large bin into the hopper or if the hopper has not been totally cleared before you empty the bin Normally the bin must be lowered to use the AutoPack button Lowering a partly empty bin can spill material on the cab protector etc An alternate procedure is to rotate the forks and level the bin to make sure it is out of the hopper then use the override switch and operate in the manual packer mode to partially pack the material already in the hopper creating enough room to load more refuse Watch the top of the packer panel and make sure material does not fall from the bin and go behind the panel or the material in the hopper does not boil over the top Cycle the packer panel back and forth with the Extend and Retract push buttons to move material rearward and make more room in the hopper When you have made enough room and the packer is fully retracted you can t
112. nd button of the packing mechanism See Figure 47 The panel will extend approximately 81 to move the refuse into the body and clear the hopper and automatically return to the front of the hopper 5 When the auto cycle is completed the packer panel will be in position for the next load 6 If you want to do another cycle PRESS and RELEASE the start extend button again Figure 46 Compact the Load 104 a COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 8 On Route Operation Procedures AutoPack Continued SYSTEM POWER BODY TAILGATE HOPPER COVER _ CLOSE SH dre nos PACKER SYSTEM POWER a QOD SPEER Warne Tees PACKER EXTEND PUMP ON Figure 47 AutoPack Controls Packing On The Move Heil Half Pack units can pack on the move This means you can operate the packing mechanism while the vehicle is moving as well as when it is stationary Achieving Packing Payloads Read this section for advice and tips on how to pack the most efficient loads with your Heil Half Pack unit Payloads in any refuse waste handling vehicle will vary greatly depending on the type of material loaded Dry bulk cardboard and reconstruction building materials foam packing materials loose plastic etc cannot be compressed and packed as effectively as wet soft garbage type materials If dry materials can be mixed with some wet material more eff
113. nieoectermenctentaceawepennesannaas 123 PLC Electronic Controls Troubleshooting 124 BA 6 a CS aea E A TE T 127 APPENDIX A DAILY CHECKLIST 133 APPENDIX B PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 145 Heil Environmental Warranty Statement 149 6 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction 1 Introduction ER Preview Section Contents Read Ms See Rari about To the Owner iiss aca ee eee 8 The responsibilities of the owner the operator and the TONG Operator asc ceetetarauhaccaiaendeacumrmedtsanrnecineriens 9 mechanic 7 Warranty information Warranty Claims and Inquiries 11 Telephone numbers and web site URL for parts Customer Service and Repair Parts 11 technical support Marne ane talning ang MOSS RES EEE teen 12 Une es Identifying the different models Serial Plate Location cccccccsessseeeseseseeeeseneees 13 Identifying the left street side of the unit Reading the Serial Plate 14 The serial plate Various parts of the unit Product Nomenclature cccccssssseesesssteeeesssneees 15 GIOSSALY sesceiacinsasiieseenetetanticetanees ances asainn gatevevetrenmenticiete 21 A COMPANY 7 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction To the Owner This manual is designed to help ensure sa
114. o feet and one hand or one foot and two hands firmly in place Set the container to collect the hydraulic fluid at the base of each body cylinder when you open the bleeder valve To relieve the pressure slowly open the valve sufficiently so that the hydraulic oil slowly leaks from the connection and doesn t spray When the body lowers onto the timbers close and tighten the bleeder valve Safely dispose of the hydraulic fluid Check the level of the fluid in the hydraulic oil tank Add hydraulic fluid as necessary 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 6 Lowering Raising a Body with Inoperative Controls or Mechanical Problems Lowering a Raised Body with Mechanical Problem BLEEDER VALVE Continued 11 If you are inexperienced or have any questions about the following steps call your Heil dealer or Heil AIR SUPPLY APPROX LOCATION OUTLET SS EE n RAR Eel not performed correctly or equipment fails Serious injury or death may occur from equipment falling or breaking Clear the area of all people not necessary i for the procedures and correctly perform the procedure Do not go under the chassis during this LG procedure 2 Et 12 Use the lifting device and a SLIGHTLY raise the Half Pack body until you relieve the pressure from the body support
115. of the forks e MOVE the lever towards the FORKS RAISE position to RAISE the forks e MOVE the lever towards the FORKS LOWER position to LOWER the forks Adjustable Forks Switch This switch is optional See Figure 22 If the unit has this option the operator can adjust the width of the forks with this switch You will find the control in the unit s cab The switch controls the IN and OUT movement of the forks for various size refuse containers e MOVE the toggle switch to OUT which moves the forks OUTWARD MOVE the switch back to the CENTER position to STOP movement of the forks e MOVE the toggle switch to IN which moves the forks INWARD MOVE the switch back to the CENTER position to STOP the movement of the forks OUT IN e gt a en NN FORKS siini Figure 22 Optional Adjustable Forks Switch 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls Optional Outside Controls THROTTLE ADVANCE If included on your unit optional outside controls are on the street side of the unit The optional outside controls include a control assembly for the AutoPack feature and controls for the lift arms and forks They are mounted on or near the chassis fender or behind the chassis cab Outside Control Box AutoPack Refer to Figure 23 for the control box A Ignition Key The key controls the po
116. on tell the owner or the designated person immediately Do not operate the unit if you do not understand all procedures and instructions in this manual The owner or designated person can contact your Heil dealer or Heil for additional help See page 11 for contact information As the operator of the unit you have several responsibilities You must have a valid driver s license You must understand and follow all manufacturers instructions for equipment operation You must observe and obey pertinent laws and regulations Do not use drugs or alcohol while you operate the unit You must read study and understand all procedures and requirements of this Operator s Manual before you operate the unit for the first time If you do not understand or have difficulty reading this manual YOU MUST tell the owner or designated person before you operate the unit DO NOT operate the unit until you understand all procedures and requirements of this manual You must receive proper training before you operate the unit If you have not been trained you must inform the owner You must perform a daily inspection of the unit before you go on route Refer to the daily inspection checklist on page 133 You must make sure that all decals and labels are clean and readable You must report to the owner or designated person any and all deficiencies malfunctions or problems you find during the daily inspection You must read und
117. orks and RELEASE the control The AUTOLIFT START light will turn ON when the forks are at the AUTOLIFT START POSITION e MOVE the AutoLift joystick to the RAISE direction to start the automatic raise operation The lift arms raise until you release the joystick Unless you have AutoLevel enabled you must keep the container level to the ground with the forks control You rotate the container with the forks control to dump the refuse into the hopper A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 61 SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls In Cab AutoLift System Continued e MOVE the AutoLift joystick to the LOWER direction to start the lower operation Release the joystick when the container is on the ground Rotate the forks during this operation to remove the container from the hopper and to return the forks to the level position AUTOLIFT START position to put the container on the ground C AutoLevel Switch PRESS this switch to ON to automatically level the container once during the AutoLift operation As the forks cross shaft nears the top of the cab the AutoLevel feature pauses the raise operation and levels the container to the ground The AutoLift system then continues to raise the arms to the lift arms stops You can use the forks control any time to rotate the forks D AutoLift Enable Light This g
118. ot need the override valve If you have experienced problems with the service hoist contact your Heil dealer or Heil DANGER Any part of your body between the unit s body and the chassis or cylinders while you raise the body is dangerous Serious injury or death will occur if the refuse body suddenly lowers and traps a part of your body Keep all parts of your body out from underneath the refuse body during this procedure Always use the body props when you must leave the body raised for maintenance or cleaning operations Operate the outside service hoist control as follows e Empty the body of refuse e Make sure the vehicle is on firm level ground e CLOSE the manual override valve on the power unit PUSH the valve in and turn it e Remove the bolts and springs from the chassis mounting brackets e Observe and obey the DANGER labels for an elevated chassis e PRESS and HOLD the UP button to RAISE the body e RELEASE the UP button when the body is at the height you want e Release the prop handles and LOWER the body props then PRESS the DOWN button to lower the body onto the lugs e NEVER open the override valve when the body is elevated e Perform the maintenance or service procedures e PRESS the UP button until the body is not 2009 Heil Environmental CLOCKWISE resting on the body props e RAISE the body props and store the handles e Press and hold the DOWN button to lower the body
119. ou change the filter You can turn the pump OFF then turn it back ON After Hydraulic Filter Change 1 The PLC alarm continues to beep until the filter is clear for 15 minutes then stops and the filter bypass light goes OFF To start the hydraulic system after you change the filter MAKE SURE the SYSTEM POWER switch is ON PRESS the PUMP ON switch The filter must stay clean for 15 minutes before the PLC resets the shutdown timer and normal operation resumes 126 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 11 Index A Cab Controls AutoPack Features for 52 2 lever air controls 63 B adjustable forks switch 64 SA auto pack controls 52 Battery Disconnect Switch indicator lights 59 use of 95 joystick air control 63 Before Operating the Equipment push button switches 56 safety precautions 28 push pull switch 56 rocker switch 58 toggle switches 54 toggle switches 56 Body before raising carrycan unit 116 before raising standard unit 114 control switch 55 Chassis Cab lowering 118 tilting 94 lowering with inoperative controls 80 Checklists lowering with mechanical problem 84 raising carrycan unit 116 daily inspection 88 raising standard unit 114 raising with inoperative controls or mechanical problem 85 Cold Weather Warm up Procedure 88 warning light and alarm 60 Compacting a Load Body Control bridging condition 107 basi
120. ower it 1 MOVE the tailgate lock air toggle switch to the LATCH position 2 HOLD the switch until both sides of the tailgate locked indicators are UP to indicate the tailgate is locked then RELEASE the switch Clean Behind the Packer Panel gt Important After you remove refuse from the body at the landfill or transfer station REMOVE refuse and other materials that may be behind the packer panel BEFORE you leave the landfill or transfer station Follow These Steps 1 PRESS and RELEASE the PACKER EXTEND switch and EXTEND the packer panel FULLY to the rear of the hopper area Move the packer override switch to ON Use the joystick or 2 lever controls and RAISE the arms and forks to the full UP position 10 PRESS and RELEASE the pump switch to turn the pump OFF Lock out the unit Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and REMOVE the ignition key OPEN the access door and clean behind the packer panel You can push refuse into the sump and then remove the refuse through the sump doors Be careful and do not cause damage to the packer cylinder rods by standing on them or hitting them with the cleanout tool A plastic cleanout shovel is recommended and is offered by Heil INSPECT the packer panels and hopper floor for excessive wear or possible damage If there is excessive wear or other damage report the wear or damage to your supervisor get the damage repaired or parts replaced as soon as possible
121. raise the body for maintenance or service procedures WARNING Raising the body with the tailgate closed can damage the underride bumper The underride bumper can hit the ground when the tailgate is not fully raised before you raise the body Serious injury or death may occur and also cause damage to the unit Service Hoist Cylinders Service Hoist units only You use these two cylinders to RAISE the body for service or maintenance procedures When you complete the service or maintenance procedures you use these cylinders to LOWER the body The body does not raise as far off the chassis as it does with a dump unit The body raises sufficiently to perform service or maintenance procedures ALWAYS use the body props when you raise the body with the Service Hoist cylinders Glossary TERM DEFINITION p An incident that results in accident unintended harm A feature on Residential units that allows an operator to lift and dump a refuse container without manual adjustment of the forks to level a refuse container during the pick up lift dump and return container to the ground AutoLevel A feature on Residential units that allows an operator to start a cycle to automatically lift and unload a refuse container without manual adjustment of the lift arms AutoLift A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 21 SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction
122. reen indicator light is ON when you PRESS the AutoLift enable switch to ON The light goes OFF when you PRESS the AutoLift enable switch to OFF E Start Position Light This green indicator light is ON when the fork cross shaft is more than 20 inches off the ground The light is OFF when the cross shaft is less than 20 inches off the ground F Forks Tucked Light This green indicator light is ON when the forks are in the fully tucked position The light is OFF when the forks are not fully tucked In Cab Joystick and 2 Lever Controls for Lift Arms and Forks Read all of this section for the descriptions of the joystick and the 2 lever air control options for the lift arms and forks functions Your unit may be equipped with either of the controls and will look similar to the controls shown in Figure 21 The joystick control or 2 lever control can be located in various areas of the cab either as a separate control or attached to a main control panel JOYSTICK 2 LEVER CONTROL Figure 21 Joystick and 2 Lever Controls 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls Joystick Air Controls The joystick controls the operation of two components the lift arms and the forks in two directions up RAISE or down LOWER The joystick has decals that show you where to push pull move the joys
123. rotector This allows options and whether the unit is a dump eject or service an operator hoist model See Figure 19 for locations of the lights on the control panel The lights are not shown in the To manually operate the packer with the arms raised illustrations that follow so that you can see the To extend the packer get in the hopper and clean markings behind the packer 1 Top Door Warning Red This light is ON when HOPPER LIFT AUXILIARY the hopper cover top door is not fully open FLOOD FLOOD FLOOD The light is OFF when hopper cover is fully open 2 Lift Above Transit Red This light is ON when the lift arms go above the top of the body The light goes OFF when the lift arms go below the top of the windshield 3 Filter Bypass Red This light is ON when the filter is in the bypass condition and you need to change the filter element esas ocr si O The light will flash ON and OFF indicating how L many hours the pump has been in bypass See mer Q Q Q k O Hydraulic Pump Shutdown on page 126 4 Tailgate Open Red This light is ON when the REAR WORK PACKER tailgate is open The light goes OFF when STROBE LIGHT OVERRIDE tailgate is fully closed Figure 18 Rocker Switches Fu de g An in cab alarm will also sound to indicate the tailgate is open a SDOVER company 59 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches
124. ry to empty the bin again Make sure that you have made enough room to prevent fouling of bin lids Another caution is that the bin can be kicked off the forks if the bin lids hit material already in the hopper or the packer panel if it is not fully retracted REMEMBER THE MACHINE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PACK FULL LOADS AS A HALF PACK NOTE The current production Heil Half Pack has a timer in the PLC that individually times the duration of the packer extend and packer retract cycle Ifa pack cycle is more than 24 seconds the packer panel will return to the FULLY RETRACTED POSITION and the buzzer will be beep code 4 Summary of Packing Techniques Step 1 With the first half of the load cycle the packer panel twice for each bin loaded When loading large bins 8 10 yards a third pack may be necessary Step 2 Always watch the packer panel for material boiling up which could cause jamming or spillage If this occurs reverse the panel all the way and pack again Repeat as necessary Step 3 As the body fills you may need to do additional packing cycles to clear the fall back material and effectively clear the hopper A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 109 SWS 706224 0509 8 On Route Operation Procedures Summary of Packing Techniques Continued ALL body lights turn ON and OFF Step 4 If bridging occurs the packer will not automatically
125. s e The hopper cover opens slower than it closes Push Pull and Push Button Switches The following paragraphs describe the push pull and push button switches that may be on your unit depending on whether the unit is a dump eject or service hoist model and what options are included with the unit The current version has illuminated push buttons for the packer functions The previous version had indicator lights for the packer functions While the control panel may be in different locations in different cabs the panel and its label markings will look similar to the panels and labels markings shown in Figure 16 The switches are not shown in the illustrations that follow so that you can see the markings Find the panel in your cab to control the functions described below For a push pull switch the directions will tell you to PUSH or PULL the switch for the desired operation For push buttons the instructions will tell you to PRESS the switch to do a function 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls Push Pull and Push Button Switches Continued A System Power This red illuminated push pull switch activates the hydraulic system which is made up of Heil installed electrical and hydraulic components It has a large red push pull knob that the operator can use to quickly shut down the hydraulic s
126. s Continued 10 With the chocks and timber blocks in place use the body lower switch and LOWER the body until it rests on the body supporting timbers If the controls are inoperative use the following procedures See the following figures a IF the switch doesn t lower the body you can use an external 100 psi air supply connected to the body control valve to lower the body When you apply the air pressure the body should lower b IF the body still does not lower the body control valve may need replacement In this case you can loosen crack open the bleeder valve on a body raise cylinder as follows WARNING The hydraulic fluid may be under pressure and may spray from the connection Hydraulic fluid may cause damage to your eyes hands or skin Wear protective eye glasses gloves and other clothing as necessary to protect you from the hydraulic fluid A DANGER Keep all parts of your body away from pinch points while you do this procedure When the body lowers a part of your body can get between the lift arms and another part of the unit or between the body and the chassis or other parts of the unit Serious injury or death can occur if a part of your body gets caught in a pinch point 1 2 Get a container to collect the hydraulic fluid Use a ladder if necessary to reach the hydraulic connection on the cylinder BE CAREFUL at all times when you use the ladder Maintain good balance with tw
127. s and know how to avoid the risks associated with driving the vehicle and with picking up compacting and dumping refuse in an ever changing traffic environment If you do not understand an operation or instruction seek additional help or instruction from a qualified source BEFORE you operate the unit Organization of This Manual This Operator s Manual has eleven 11 sections plus two appendices and the Warranty Statement Each section has a specific set of topics and information for the Heil Half Pack Front End Loader hereafter the Half Pack or the unit The Table of Contents lists all 11 sections and first level of specific topics in each section plus the appendices and the Warranty Statement Each section has a Section Contents that lists the specific content in that section 2 2009 Heil Environmental A COMPANY Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 How to Use This Manual Locating a Desired Section You can use the numbered black tabs located on each right hand page of the manual to find any desired section except for the appendices The tabs are there to help you quickly flip to any section without looking for a specific page number Terminology This manual uses terminology that is defined in the Glossary which is in Section 1 Introduction Directives When we give directions for using the equipment we capitalize key words These words are usually a command followed by a result
128. s dangerous Serious injury or death may occur if any part of your body is between the tailgate and the body if the tailgate suddenly closes Tailgate Raise the tailgate at the landfill or transfer station to unload the refuse A red light and an alarm inside the cab let the operator know when the tailgate is raised The red light illuminates is ON and the alarm sounds when the tailgate is RAISED The light is OFF and the alarm stops when the tailgate is CLOSED NOTE You must use the tailgate lock cylinder described previously to unlock the tailgate in order to raise the tailgate or to fully close lock the tailgate A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 19 SWS 706224 0509 1 Introduction Body Raise Cylinders Dump units only You use DANGER these two cylinders to RAISE the body and unload Any part of your body between the unit s body and the chassis or cylinders while you compacted refuse out through the raised open tailgate ise tha boty is dander Serious niur ordeath After you unload the refuse you use these cylinders to ee jury LOWER the body LOWER the body until it rests on the will occur if the unit s body suddenly lowers and traps a part of your body Keep all parts of your body chassis out from underneath the unit s body and away from NOTE For non dump eject or service hoist units you the cylinders during this procedure unload the refuse
129. signed or equipped for towing Figure 8 Towing Danger Decal PN 212 1820 Sheet 2 of 2 38 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals PELIGRO DANGER PELIGRO DANGER MANTENGA LA PUERTA KEEP ACCESS DOOR SIEMPRE Stay clear at DE ACCESO CERRADA CLOSED WHEN EJECTOR A MIENTRAS QUE EL PANEL I IN MANTENGASE all times when PANEL EYECTOR ESTE OPERATION AND IN f EN MARCHA Y EN MOTION FAILURE TO ALEJADO CUANDO container is HOVIMIENTO FALTA DO 30 MAY RESULT DE HACERLO PUEDE IN INJURY OR DEATH EL RECEPTACULO off the RESULTAR EN UNA HERIDA O MUERTE ESTE ELEVADO ground Figure 10 Access Door Danger Decal PN 212 1907 Figure 9 Container off Ground Danger Decal PN 212 1899 A COMPANY 39 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals A PELIGRO Asegurarse de que la unidad se encuentre apagada y en POSICION DE BLOQUEO antes subirse o pararse en la escalera carrocer a o techo El no cumplir con esta advertencia puede resultar en iheridas o lesiones personales muy serias o muerte A DANGER Be sure unit is in LOCK OUT and SHUT DOWN position BEFORE climbing or standing on the ladder body or roof Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or death Figure 11 Standing Danger Decal PN 212 2394 40 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revi
130. sion Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals ACTUAL APPLIED HERE A WARN ING Never Use ARMS DOWN Ln OVERALL HEIGHT __ ZARMSUP The Bumper As A Riding Step 212 1631 Figure 12 OverallHeight Warning Decal PN 212 1574 i Figure 12 Bumper Warning Decal PN 212 1631 a Height Labels Warning Decals Sheet 1 Warning Decals Sheet 2 of 6 A COMPANY 41 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals WARNING Do not use windshield guard as a ladder for access to the cab protector ADVERTENCIA No use a guardia de parabrisas como una escalera para el acceso al protector 212 2611 de la cabina AWARNING THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH MUST BE TURNED OFF WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN SERVICE AND OR TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED Figure 12 Windshield Guard Warning Decal PN 212 2611 Warning Decals Sheet 4 of 6 Battery Cables must be securely anchored and not rubbing other equipment Cable insulation must be free of damage and abrasion Inspect weekly 212 2875 Relieve Pressure Before PN 212 2875 Warning Decals Sheet 3 of 6 Opening Cap Figure 12 Battery Disconnect Warning Decal Figure 12 Washout Relieve Pressure Warning Decal PN 212 0730 Warning Decals Sheet 5 of 6 42 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and
131. slightly ABOVE the cab windshield B For a Residential Unit make sure The tailgate is DOWN and LOCKED Put the carrycan in the hopper 92 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 7 Before Going On Route In transit Position Continued Check the Traveling or Se TSS HOPPER COVER Fully Closed TAILGATE PTOOR MIRRORS Adjusted res PUMP pre ps Down amp Locked SWITCH OFF j LIGHTS Working FORK CROSS SHAFT PACKER PANEL Slightly Above Empty Unit Home Position BODY Down Full Unit Against Refuse Windshield Figure 36 In transit Position Sheet 1 of 2 Standard Unit HOPPER COVER MIRRORS Adjusted SIDEACCESS CARRYCAN Full OPEN PTO OR DOOR In Hopper PUMP Closed amp Latched TAILGATE SWITCH i Down and LOCKED OFF BODY Down LIGHTS Working PACKER PANEL Front of Body Figure 36 In transit Position Sheet 2 of 2 Carrycan 93 A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 Revision Original Release 2009 Heil Environmental 7 Before Going On Route Check the Traveling or In transit Position Continued C The Hopper Cover is For Standard Units is CLOSED For Residential Carrycan Units e OPEN and the Carrycan is in hopper D The body is fully LOWERED Check the BODY RAISED light in the cab It should be OFF E The Packer
132. switch so the pump shuts off REMOVE the key from the ignition This helps prevent tampering by unauthorized persons Refer to Locking Out the Half Pack on page 70 A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 27 SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals A General Safety Precautions Continued e YOU MUST BE ATTENTIVE at all times while you operate the controls and be ready to stop or reverse the function if necessary A Before Operating the Equipment e DONOT operate or service this machine until you are fully trained and have read and understand this entire manual e NEVER operate the unit UNLESS you are fully knowledgeable of all control functions See Section 3 of this manual e MAKE SURE BEFORE you operate the vehicle or its controls that all individuals are at a safe distance e DO NOT operate the unit when it needs service or repair e DOA VISUAL CHECK at the beginning of each shift of the unit and run it through several cycles to find fluid leaks broken missing or malfunctioning and excessively worn components including hoses See Section 7 of this manual If you find leaks broken missing or malfunctioning parts immediately stop and get the condition repaired or serviced A Use Personal Protective Equipment ALWAYS WEAR the proper safety equipment such as hard hats safety shoes protective eye wear reflective clothing and gloves Confirm with the o
133. t is completely CLOSED 12 LOCK the tailgate 9 x9 x 1 4 84 LONG a x 4 x 1 4 NOTCHED TUBING Building an Alternate Tailgate Prop ee Phy You can build a tailgate prop to the specifications shown in Figure 29 Figure 29 Alternate Tailgate Prop Guidelines A COMPANY 75 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 5 Body and Tailgate Props Using the Alternate Tailgate Prop Tailgate A DANGER A tailgate is dangerous while you raise or lower it A prop may fail and cause the tailgate to close suddenly which can result in serious injury or death if you become trapped between the tailgate and the body Do not walk under or go between the body and the tailgate when the tailgate is in motion while you prop the tailgate or while the tailgate is propped Use this procedure and refer to Figure 30 to prop up the tailgate with a prop similar the one shown in Figure 29 gt Follow These Steps 1 MAKE SURE the unit is on flat stable ground and apply the parking brake and chock the wheels 2 UNLOCK the tailgate then use the tailgate control and RAISE the tailgate Locate the prop in the center of tailgate See Figure 31 LOWER the tailgate until it rests on the prop Turn OFF the engine and REMOVE the ignition key Put the unit in the lockout tagout position Refer to Locking Out the Half Pack on page 70 oan 8 When you FINISH using t
134. t this time To break the bridge cycle the panel repeatedly until it completes a full cycle See Figure 50 This will usually break the bridge and allow you to load considerably more material It is important to attempt to break the bridge as soon as the panel cannot complete the automatic cycle This helps to pack any fall back material and compact more effectively Uncompacted Material Fully Compacted Material me ei ey RE ET eg ES Terre et Es mi Op ARPA rr ee ie Ie TEE ee CLS SSS Figure 49 Occurance of Bridging Condition A COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release 107 SWS 706224 0509 8 On Route Operation Procedures Basic Packing Techniques Continued Of course some routes will not let you selectively pick up bins It is not wise to drive long distances just to mix wet material with dry material 12 As the body gets very full the material in the hopper is more likely to boil up as you pack it You will have to decide at what point loading another bin before you go to the landfill is worth the additional packer cycling that will be required to pack the material It has been observed that some operators load one or two smaller bins 2 to 3 yard size at this point to make packing easier Again if the route permits select heavier wet bins to load after the smaller Figure 50 Breaking a Bridge bins as this can significantly a
135. t up properly before dumping gt Follow These Steps 1 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL 2 APPLY the parking brake and make sure it is holds 3 For manual transmission engage the PTO and MOVE the Pump Switch to ON For automatic transmissions just MOVE the pump switch to ON Unlocking and Raising the Tailgate Unlocking the Tailgate gt Follow These Steps FLAG DOWN TAILGATE 1 MOVE the tailgate air toggle switch to the UNLATCH UNLOCKED position HOLD the tailgate toggle switch in the UNLATCH position until both of the tailgate locked indicators FALL DOWN to indicate the tailgate is unlocked See Figure 51 2 RELEASE the tailgate air toggle switch Figure 51 Tailgate Locked Unlocked Flags 112 a COMPANY 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 9 Landfill Transfer Station Procedures Raising the Tailgate 1 MOVE the tailgate raise air toggle switch to RAISE and HOLD the toggle switch until the tailgate is COMPLETELY raised which is 30 above the body See Figure 52 2 RELEASE the switch NOTE The tailgate OPEN light turns ON and the in cab alarm will sound to indicate the tailgate is raised Figure 52 Raising the Tailgate Unloading Refuse Eject and Service Hoist Models Follow These Steps for an Eject or Service Hoist Unit Step 1 Set the Half Pack unit in position for dumping Step 2 UNLOCK and RAISE the tailgate Step 3 EJECT remov
136. tailgate raise components Cylinder hoses and fittings for leaks Hoses for wear and damage Cylinder for damage Loose or missing mounting hardware A COMPANY 137 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 EELS ARE ALWAYS TuRNing FRONT END LOADER HALF PACK APPENDIX A DAILY CHECKLIST INSPECTION RESULTS CODE CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS VIRIN REFUSE COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS Continued BODY AND CHASSIS CURB SIDE INSPECTION Continued Inspect tailgate lock components Cylinder hoses and fittings for leaks Hoses for wear and damage Cylinder for damage Loose or missing mounting hardware Tailgate is locked TAILGATE AND TOP ACCESS DOOR Inspect decals on tailgate and underride bumper for damage and readability Inspect access ladder for loose rails and steps Make sure access ladder steps and rails are clean and safe Inspect tailgate seal does not have visible damage Top access door is closed Top access door components Cylinder hoses and fittings for leaks Hoses for wear and damage Cylinder for damage Loose or missing mounting hardware Damage to top door and rails Inspect underride bumper for damage and loose components 138 A company 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 EELS ARE ALWAYS TuRNing FRONT END LOADER HALF PACK APPENDIX A DAILY CHECKLIST
137. tick for each function and direction The operation continues until you move the joystick back to the CENTER or NEUTRAL position or let go of the control as it is self centering The joystick can control both the arms and the forks by moving the joystick halfway between functions This action reduces the speed of the operations as the hydraulic flow is divided between both functions For example if you want to raise the lift arms you move the joystick to the ARMS RAISE position and hold it there until the lift arms are at the height you need then release the lever WARNING Moving equipment can be dangerous to bystanders Serious injury or death can occur if a person is in the wrong area or is not attentive to the operations Clear the area of all people before you operate the controls A Raise and Lower Arms e MOVE the joystick towards the ARMS RAISE position to raise the lift arms e MOVE the joystick towards the ARMS LOWER position to LOWER the lift arms B Raise and Lower Forks e MOVE the joystick towards the FORKS RAISE position to raise the forks e MOVE the joystick towards the FORKS LOWER position to lower the forks 2 Lever Air Controls Each lever controls the operation of one component the lift arms or the forks in two directions up RAISE or down LOWER You must move a lever back to the CENTER or NEUTRAL position or let go of the lever each is self centering before you can go in a dif
138. to use them e CLEAN AS NECESSARY any safety decals that you cannot read at a safe viewing distance from the hazard because of dirt If any decals are illegible from damage or wear REPLACE them IMMEDIATELY Get decals from your Heil dealer or Heil e DO NOT use this refuse collection vehicle to TOW another vehicle or equipment It IS NOT DESIGNED nor equipped to tow another vehicle or other equipment Towing another vehicle or equipment may result in injury or death to the operator or other people or damage to the unit e MAKE SURE all individuals are clear of any moving parts mechanisms or components of the unit before you operate the controls DISENGAGE the PTO or PUSH the pump switch so the pump shuts off when you are not using the unit when you are repairing the unit when you are working on the unit or when EF traveling in the unit for longer than two minutes Engage the PTO or PULL the System Power switch ONLY when you are on route OR as necessary to perform repairs When the unit is stored or not in use you MUST do the following SET ALL cylinders in the collapsed position EXCEPT the TAILGATE LOCK CYLINDERS and the ARM RAISE CYLINDERS KEEP the TAILGATE LOCK CYLINDERS in the LOCKED position KEEP the ARM RAISE CYLINDERS in the LOWERED position For units with manual transmissions DISENGAGE the PTO and PUSH the pump switch so it shuts off the pump For units with automatic transmissions PUSH the pump
139. wer to the control box e Put the key in the ignition switch when you are ready to operate the controls outside of the cab PACKER e Turn the key to ON to operate the outside EXTEND controls START KEYED e Turn the key to OFF and REMOVE the key BUTTON SIGN n PER ie OMS RER operevon Figure 23 AutoPack Outside Controls optional A COMPANY 65 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release SWS 706224 0509 3 In Cab Controls Switches and Indicator Lights and Outside Controls Outside Control Box AutoPack Continued C Throttle Advance Toggle Switch This switch controls the engine s governor speed Use this WARNING switch when you use the packer arms and forks The packer eject functions mechanism is dangerous when a person is e You MOVE this switch to ON to control the inside the hopper or body Serious injury or engine s governor speed death may occur if a person is inside the body e MOVE the switch to OFF when you do NOT or hopper The side door must be closed before need the hydraulic functions you start a packer operation Make sure no one is inside the hopper or body before you operate Outside Controls Lift Arms and Forks a packer function There are two versions or types of outside controls joystick and 2 lever for the operation of the lift arms and forks similar to the in cab arms and NOTICE a forks controls They operate the same as the in A carrycan or bin in the
140. wner operator that you are using proper safety equipment WEAR PROPER EYE PROTECTION and avoid contact with oil if possible whenever you work on or about hydraulic lines or components NEVER check for oil leaks with your BARE hands A Beware of Overhead Obstructions KNOW the clearance required for ALL overhead obstructions such as viaducts and bridges that you may encounter when you drive the unit The unit is approximately 12 6 to 13 depending on chassis in height with the arms and forks in the DOWN position A unit with a carrycan has a higher in transit height See the decal in the chassis cab for your unit s overall height NEVER drive the unit under any overhead obstruction of unknown height clearance with the arms and forks in the UP position as the height of the unit may be too high 2009 Heil Environmental Revision Original Release A COMPANY SWS 706224 0509 2 Safety Messages and Decals A Beware of Overhead Obstructions Continued e CHECK the height of the unit after you do any modifications to the chassis suspension Any chassis suspension modification may change the height of the unit e LOOK UP AND LIVE MAKE SURE there is enough clearance see Table 1 between a lowered or raised container and overhead power lines It is not necessary for the unit or container to touch the electric cable for the electricity to pass through the unit e STAY IN THE CAB AND KEEP AWAY FROM ALL
141. ystem in an emergency it is the equivalent of an Emergency Stop switch or E Stop The switch breaks the signals to the pump which stops all hydraulic functions It also sends a signal to the PLC that the switch is OFF and that prevents other functions from working The switch s light can be ON and the pumps are not on There are other factors involved for turning the pumps on or off It has a label or marking of SYSTEM POWER See Figure 17 e PULL the knob to turn the hydraulic system ON e The switch s red light turns ON e PUSH the knob to turn the hydraulic system OFF e The switch s red light turns OFF B Hydraulic Pump This red illuminated push button switch marked or labeled PUMP ON engages and disengages the hydraulic pump which creates the hydraulic pressure for operation of the unit s hydraulic functions See Figure 17 NOTE When you have a unit with a manual transmission the pump is driven by the transmission through a PTO Find the control in the cab to engage the PTO while you depress and hold the clutch pedal Release the clutch pedal when the PTO is engaged e PRESS the push button switch once to turn 3 ON the pump ENS e The push button s light turns ON e PRESS the push button switch again to turn OFF the pump e The push button s light turns OFF SYSTEM POWER Booy ma TALOATE e HOPPER COVER O OOO PACKER RE Li de RETRACT P O Dire cuarp TTL a

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