Aimco Brakes AcraDyne Torque Cart Manual
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- 60 - UFT J oint Simulator: Mainten ance 1. Inspect the Bolt and Spindle Nut every 50,000 cyc les. 2. Should the Plunger not come back up to the top of the Cylinder, then the teste r is low on f luid. To fill the tester with fluid, the tester must be level. •Remove the two oil filler plugs from the plunger. •Pull the plunger back up to the top of the cylinder. •While holding the plunger up, fill the tester up through the filler holes with Dextron II. •Reinstall the oil filler plugs. 3. If the Plunger continues to stay down, the tester has a damaged seal and mu st be repaired. After the damaged parts are replaced, follow the same fill procedur es as above.
- 61 - UFT J oint Simulator: Certificati on of the UFT J oint Simu lator The UFT tester should be certified every 5,000 cycles. Certification Proce dures 1. On the chart below, find the UFT model you are certifying. 2. Next, find the bolt size. 3. With a torque wrench, tighten to the recommended snug torque. 4. Turn the torque wrench the number of degrees recommended from snug for each joint. The torque reading should be the same as shown on the chart. 5. If the readings do not match, the Test Bolt mi ght be worn. Replace the Test Bolt and re-certify the tester. If the tester still does not match the chart, check the fluid level and/or all O-Rings and Supporter Rings for wear. Torque Values for Certifying Tester B Joint at 60 ° C Joint at 180° D Joint at 180° from Snug from Snug from Snug f t. lbs. Nm ft. lbs. Nm ft. lbs. Nm 5.2-7.7 7.1- 10.4 5.9-9.2 8.0- 12.4 3.0- 4.5 4.1-6.1 11.2- 16.8 15.2-22.8 11.2-16.8 15.2-22.8 6.6- 9.8 8.9-13.3 19.5- 29.2 26.4-39.6 18.6-27.9 25.2-37.8 12.5-18.8 17.0-25.5 34.5- 51.8 46.8-70.2 41- 61.5 55.6-83.4 23.6-35.4 32.0-48.0 54.9- 82.4 74.4-111.6 51.9-76.4 70.3- 103.5 35.4-53.3 48.0-7 2.0 8 8. 6-1 32.8 120- 180 83-122.6 112.5- 166.1 57.3-85.9 77.6- 116.4 60° from Snug 180° from Snug 2.4-3.6 3.3-4.9 2.9-4.3 3.9-5.8 5-7.5 6.8- 10.2 6.5-9.7 8.8- 13.2 5-7.5 6.8- 10.2 5.2-7.9 7.1- 10.7 9. 4-1 4.2 12.8-19.2 10.3-15.5 14-21 18.9- 28.3 25.6-38.4 19.2-28.8 26-39 37.8- 56.8 51.2-76.8 37.8-56.8 51.2-76.8 61.4- 92.1 8 3.2-1 24.8 61.4-92.1 83.2- 124.8 76.7- 115.1 104- 156 79.7-119.6 1 08-162 129.9- 195.6 176- 265 135.8-2 03.7 1 84-276 200.7- 301.1 272- 408 211.7-3 18.8 2 88-432 301.1- 451.6 408- 612 307-460.5 4 16-624 4 60-690 624- 936 422-708 6 40-960 Mode l UFT-S10 UFT-S16 UFT-6 UFT-10 UFT-16 UFT-24 UFT-33 Snug Poin t Torqu e ft . l b s . Nm 2 2.71 5.5 7.46 11 15 20.25 27.4 32.5 44 54.25 73.5 1.8 2.5 3.7 5.0 3.7 5.0 5.75 7.8 11.5 15.2 20.25 27.4 32.5 44 50.5 68.5 70 95 108.5 147 162.75 220 200 B o lt S ize M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M5 M6 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M18 M20 M24 M30
- 62 - UFT J oint Simulator: List of He xag on Head Bol ts For UFT Joint Simulators MODEL PART NUMBER BOLT SIZE UFT - 6 946 - 967 - 0 M 4 UFT - 6 946 - 968 - 0 M 5 UFT - 6 946 - 969 - 0 M6 x 18 UFT - S10 946 - 970 - 0 M6 x 30 UFT - S10 946 - 971 - 0 M8 x 32 UFT - S10 946 - 972 - 0 M10 x 35 UFT - 10 946 - 970 - 0 M6 x 30 UFT - 10 946 - 971 - 0 M8 x 32 UFT - 10 946 - 972 - 0 M10 x 35 UFT - S16 946 - 973 - 0 M12 x 45 UFT - S16 946 - 974 - 0 M14 x 50 UFT - S16 946 - 975 - 0 M16 x 50 UFT - 16 946 - 973 - 0 M12 x 45 UFT - 16 946 - 974 - 0 M14 x 50 UFT - 16 946 - 975 - 0 M16 x 80 UFT - 24 946 - 976 - 0 M18 x 80 UFT - 24 946 - 977 - 0 M20 x 85 UFT - 24 946 - 978 - 0 M24 x 90
- 63 - Utility Cart: Safety Precautio ns FOR SAFET Y: 1. Do not Operate, maintain or service machine: •Unless trained and authorized. •Unless operation manual is read and understood. •In flammable or explosive areas 2. Before operating machin e: a. Make sure all safety devices are in place and operate prope rly. 3. When maintaining or servicing machine: •Disconnect battery connections before working on machine. •Avoid contact with battery acid. •Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose jackets, shirts, ties, or sleeves when working on machine. 4. Do not transport machine with charger plugged in. WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas . Explosion or fire can re sult. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep cov ers open when charging ATTENTION: The battery charger supplied with the machine shall be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. This charger is designed for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that resembles the plug illustr ated . Make sure the charger is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug . No adapter should be used with this char ger. The green conductor in the cord is the ground wi re . Never connect this wire to the other than the grounding pin of the attachmen t plug. Store the machine indoo rs, do not expose to rain. This product is intended for commercial use.
- 64 - Utility Cart: General Specificati ons Electric 24 V DC-(2) 12V batteri es Charger, 110 VAC, 60 HZ/220 V AC POWER TRAIN/ PROPELLING SYSTEM 24 V DC Electric motor 24 V DC controll er SUSPENSION SYSTEM Casters-(1) rear, 5 in . (127 mm) dia. Dr ive -(2) front, 10 in. (25 4mm) dia. GENERAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS Length-36.0 in . (914 mm ) Width-20.5 in . (521 mm ) Height-41.4 in . (1042 mm) MACHINE Total weight, with batteries-300 lb. Utility Cart: Additional Specifica tions Additional Specifications No minal Power 1/2 hp (.373 kW) Mass of Most Useful configuration 656 lbs. (300 kg ) Maximum drawbar pull 300 lbs. (136 kg) Maximum Vertical load 200 lbs. (90 kg) Utility Cart: Use of Machinery The PartsCaddyLite is used from moving materials, parts, or machinery from one location to another wi thout having to manually carry the load or push it on some whee led cart. These applications can occur anywhere, from moving linen throughout a hotel, to moving materials off a dock at a marina, to distributing the company coffee machine around the pl ant.
- 65 - Utility Cart: Adjustm ents Controls: The handle assembly can easily be adjusted if the machine comes out of neutral and begins to creep. By removing the (4) 5/16” self -threaded screws in the yellow control box, you will gain access to the con trol potentiometer . Adjust the potentiometer with a ½ inch SAE wrench. Turning the potentiometer towards the front of the machine will stop the machine from creeping bac kwards. Turning the potentiometer towards the rear of the machine will stop the machine from creep ing for ward. Utility Cart: Installing Ba tteries 1. Make sure the power switch is in the off (O) posi tion. 2. Using the lift handles provided on the battery, place batteries in the machine with th e terminal posts as shown. FOR SAFET Y: When maintaining servicing the ma chine. •Battery acid can cause burns. Avoid contact with battery acid. •When working on or around batteries, wear protective clothing, gloves, and safety gl asses. •Do not lay metal tools or metal objects on top of the ba tteries. •Only install deep cycle marine style lead acid batteries in your Car t Caddy. The charger is built specifically for lead acid batteries . Any other battery may become overcharged and cause serious damage to the machine or operator •When replacing batteries, you should replace all three batter ies. This will assure the batteries will be kept in sync. 3. Remove the wing nuts from the terminal posts as shown. 4. Make sure to attach the positive leads to the positive terminals. Place the wing nuts on the terminal and tighten securely.
- 66 - Utility Cart: Ac cessory Panel A.Power Switch The Power switch controls the machine power. Turn the key to (1) to turn on the ma chine power. Turn the key to (O) to turn off the ma chine power. The machine batteries must be charged for the machine to have power. B.Main Circuit Breaker The main circuit breaker protects the motor from over load . If the load is too high, the main circuit breaker will trip and the unit will stop. To reset the circuit breaker, press the circuit breaker re set button on the circuit breaker . It may be necessary to allow the circuit breaker to cool down before resetting, or it may trip again . Reduce the load before resum ing. Please review the load limit sections for recommended load limits. C. Accessory Circuit Breaker The circuit breaker protects control circuit from overload. D. Voltmeter The voltmeter shows the state of charge of the batteries. E.Speed Dial The speed dial allows you to adjust the speed control limit from slow to fast. Utility Cart: Pre-Operati on Checklist Before operating the machin e: 1. Make sure the charger is in OFF by unplugging the AC power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Lower the machine cover. 3. Make sure all controls are free and clear of any obstructions. 4. Turn the power switch on. 5. Make sure the emergency stop switch is working correctly. (O ptional) 6. Make sure the safety light is operating correctly. (O ptional) 7. Make sure the speed control switch is either in fast or slow speed. 8. Now you are ready to operate. If any of the safety features were not operating correctly please contact: •Your Manager •Maintenance Personnel •Your Service Representative •DJ Products, Inc.
- 67 - Utility Cart: Maintenance The Daily and Monthly maintenance requirements listed here may be performed without tools by the machine operators . Instructions for these maintenance requirements are provided in this section of t he manual . DAILY: Perform all duties listed under the PRE-OPERATION check lists. EVERY THREE MONTHS: Lubricate castor bearings with gr ease. Check and tighten all fasteners and hardware. Clean, tighten and lubricate battery posts and cable s. Check transaxle for leaks, fill to level if requi red . Utility Cart: Char ging Batteries The batteries have approximately an eight hour run time when full y charged. The batteries take about eight hours to charge after they have been fully discharged . The battery charger has an automatic timer that will turn off the charger when the batterie s read full charge. The batteries should be charged after every eight hours of operation of the machine. To charge the batteries: 1. Move the machine to a flat, dry surface in a well ventilated room. 2. Open the machine cover. 3. Check the water level in all the battery cells. If the level is low, add just enough distilled wa ter to cover plat es . DO NOT OVERFILL. 4. Wipe off tops of batteries w ith a cloth. 5. Connect this charge to the machine. 6. Plug the charger into a wall out let.
- 68 - Utility Cart: Serv ice Poli cy Whenever ordering parts or requesting any type of service, please spec ify: 1. The model of the machi ne 2. Serial number 3. The part number 4. The part description Utility Cart: Load Limits The PartsCaddyLite is specifically designed for moving materials, parts, or ma chinery . You should never operate the PartsCaddyLite: •With an operator under the age of 16 years of age. •With an operator sitting or riding on the PartsCaddyLite. •With added weight not specifically added by DJ Products, Inc. or a certified service rep. •With the door in an open position. •Without being properly trained by a supervisor. •In severe weather. •With a known feature not working correctly. •While on specific medicine that may impair your vision or reflexes. By disregarding any of these limits, it may cause damage to the operator, your custom er and the customers’ vehicles, the PartsCaddyLite, and your build ing . Disregarding any of these limits will void your warranty in case the PartsCaddyLite is damaged.