Equipter RB4000 User manual

RB4000 OPERATORS MANUAL

855.378.4783

www.equipter.com

49 Eagle Drive, Leola, PA 17540

mitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without

prior written permission of New Heights, LLC.

Additional manuals can be ordered for a fee from New Heights, LLC. 717.768.0070

The information in this manual is provided to promote the safe use of, and assist the operator in achieving

the best performance from Equipter products described herein, for their intended applications.

DISCLAIMER

Covered by Patent Number 6817677

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................................1

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS..................................................................................................................................................................1

WARRANTY..........................................................................................................................................................................................................2

GENERAL INFORMATION..............................................................................................................................................................................4

SAFETY PRECAUTION DEFINITIONS.......................................................................................................................................................4

PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Safety Requirements................................................................................................................................................................................5

Before You Start ........................................................................................................................................................................................6

Operating Precautions.............................................................................................................................................................................6

Load Handling Precautions ...................................................................................................................................................................6

Transport Precautions...............................................................................................................................................................................7

Maintainance Precautions.......................................................................................................................................................................7

OVERVIEW ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8

TRANSPORTING................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ......................................................................................................................................9

Tow Vehicle ..................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Trailer Connection.................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Disconnecting the Trailer .................................................................................................................................................................... 11

OPERATION...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Engine Operation ................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

DRIVING THE EQUIPTER ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Loading and Unloading........................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Outrigger Operation .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16

DUMP BOX ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Emptying the Dump Box...................................................................................................................................................................... 19

EXTENSION RAILS........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

OPTIONAL MATS............................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

CHUTES............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

SPOUTING GUARD ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

CHUTE AND SPOUTING GUARD STORAGE....................................................................................................................................... 22

CONTOL PANEL COVER ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22

SPARE TIRE MOUNT AND OUTRIGGER PAD STORAGE............................................................................................................... 22

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit – Trailer................................................................................................................. 24

Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit – Tow Vehicle..................................................................................................... 25

Glossary of Tire Terminology ............................................................................................................................................................. 26

Tire Safety - Everything Rides On It............................................................................................................................................... 29

Tire Safety Tips ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

OPERATIONS CHECKLIST ..........................................................................................................................................................................37

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Figure 1. Operating and Maintenance Positions ............................................................................................................................2

Figure 2. Decals ..........................................................................................................................................................................................3

Figure 3. Danger Decal, Electrocution Hazard ................................................................................................................................5

Figure 4. Equipter Positioned Under Roof........................................................................................................................................8

Figure 5. Equipter dumping into truck. ..............................................................................................................................................8

Figure 6. VIN Label, Tire and Loading Information Placard........................................................................................................9

Figure 7. Connection to Tow Vehicle................................................................................................................................................. 10

Figure 8. Wheel Lift Lever.................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Figure 9. Chains, Latch, Break-Away Cable. .................................................................................................................................. 11

Figure 10. Platform Latch and Wheel Lift Safety Lock............................................................................................................. 11

Figure 11. Parking Brake Lever.......................................................................................................................................................... 12

Figure 12. Fluid Levels. ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 13. Grease Fittings Locations............................................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 14. Ignition Switch, Choke, Fuel Shutoff and Pull Start. ............................................................................................ 15

Figure 15. Throttle at Operator Station........................................................................................................................................... 15

Figure 16. Forward/Reverse and Steering Levers. .................................................................................................................... 16

Figure 18. Outrigger Levers. ............................................................................................................................................................... 16

Figure 17. Bubble Level Indicator.......................................................................................................................................................17

Figure 19. Decal-Raise or Lower Steering Wheels. ....................................................................................................................17

Figure 20. Front Outriggers with blocking......................................................................................................................................17

Figure 21. Rear Outriggers with blocking.......................................................................................................................................17

Figure 22. Decal-Operator Contact Possible................................................................................................................................ 18

Figure 23. Flaps Open Under Roof................................................................................................................................................... 18

Figure 24. Roll Back, Lift, Dump and Tailgate Levers. .............................................................................................................. 19

Figure 25. Dumping debris from Dump Box.................................................................................................................................. 19

Figure 28. Rear Extension Rails Stored.......................................................................................................................................... 20

Figure 29. Rear Extension Rails Installed. ..................................................................................................................................... 20

Figure 26. Preparing to Store the Mats. ......................................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 27. Mat Storage. ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 30. Chutes in Use...................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 31. Chute and Spouting Guard Storage. .......................................................................................................................... 22

Figure 32. VIN Label, Tire and Loading Information Placard.................................................................................................. 25

ILLUSTRATIONS

RIGHT

(Hydraulic Tank Side)

REAR

(Tail Gate)

LEFT

(Operator Side)

FRONT

(Hitch)

This manual is furnished to you, the owner/operator, as a guide to get the greatest benefit from your

Equipter. New Heights, LLC wants you to be able to get the most use out of your machine through safe

and efficient operation.

Before attempting to operate this machine, carefully read all sections of this manual. Be sure that you

thoroughly understand all of the safety information and operating procedures.

Pay special attention to the Safety Precautions and Requirements, particularly all DANGER, WARNING,

and CAUTION notices included in this manual. These items combined, form the guidelines for promoting a

safe and efficient operating environment, along with continuous, reliable service and minimum down time.

INTRODUCTION

NOTE: Directional reference is as follows: the front is toward the hitch, back is the tailgate,

the operator platform is on the left, hydraulic tank on the right.

Throughout this manual reference is made to the Transport Position, Dump Position, Rollback

Position and Lift Position (See Illustration).

NOTE: Some equipment depicted in illustrations may not reflect exact production model

configurations.

NOTE: All safety, operating, and servicing information reflects current production models at

the time of publication of this manual.

NOTE: New Heights, LLC, reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, change

specifications, and improve design without notice and without incurring obligation on goods

previously purchased and to discontinue supplying any part listed, when the demand does not

warrant production.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,

you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to

notifying New Heights, LLC.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect

exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become

involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or New Heights, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236

(TTY: 1-800-424-9153), go to http://www.safecar.gov or write to:

Administrator

NHTSA

1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E.

Washington, DC 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safecar.gov.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

Figure 1. Operating and Maintenance Positions

This Equipter is designed and manufactured to high quality standards. New Heights, LLC, therefore,

guarantees this machine to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for two years from

purchase date. Warranty provides for replacement parts but does not include the labor to replace

defective parts.

Vendor components are warranted separately by their specific manufacturer.

Warranty does not cover normal wear or failure due to hydraulic oil contamination.

Misuse, abuse, misapplication, and unauthorized alterations will void this warranty.

WARRANTY

Lift & Rollback Position

Lift Position

Rollback Position

Transport Position

Dump Position

Figure 2. Decals

The purpose of this manual is to provide safe operating and maintenance procedures for the intended

use of this machine. It is important that all information in this manual is READ and UNDERSTOOD before

operating the Equipter.

Since the manufacturer has no direct control over machine application and operation, it is the responsibil-

ity of the operator to conform to good safety practices in the implementation of this machine.

This section is composed of various warnings and safety tips which must be followed.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are strategically placed throughout this manual to further

emphasize the importance of 750 kv to 1000 kv50 kv to 750 kv350 kv to 500 kv200 kv to 350 kv50 kv

to 200 kv300 volts to 50 kv0 volts to 300 voltsThese precautions supplement and/or complement the

safety information decals affixed to the unit and include headings that are defined as follows:

SAFETY PRECAUTION DEFINITIONS

Notes are also found in this manual.

NOTE: Provides information which may be of special interest.

The primary responsibility for safety with the equipment falls to the operator. It is the skill, care, common

sense, and good judgement of the operator that determines how efficiently and safely the job is

performed. Know the equipment before you start. Know the capabilities, dimensions, and how to operate

all the controls. Visually inspect the equipment before starting and never operate equipment that is not in

proper working order with all safety devices in place and operating.

PRECAUTIONS

Modification of the equipment, including

removal or modification of safety and

identification decals, without the written

consent of the manufacturer is a safety

violation and is strictly prohibited.

This machine is not insulated and does

not provide protection from contact with

or proximity to an electrically charged

conductor.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or

practice which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

Indicates potentially hazardous situation or

practice which, if not avoided, will result in

damage to equipment and/or minor injury.

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