WEDGELOCK I-LOCK C2 Series, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...with the I LOCK Safety System Please follow the operator instructions carefully COUPLER Operation Manual C2 Series 72 Montgomery Crescent Upper Hutt 5018 New Zealand ph 64 4 526 3901 www wedgelock com 902 002 11 Rev 6 TWO LINE SINGLE SWITCH THE WEDGELOCK I LOCK COUPLER RANGE COMPLIES WITH AS4772 2008 ...

Page 2: ...TION 2 0 TERMINOLOGY 7 2 1 SAFETY KNUCKLE FEATURE 7 2 2 TO DETACH COUPLER 8 2 3 TO ATTACH COUPLER 9 2 4 TILT COUPLER OPERATION 11 2 5 TILT COUPLER PRECAUTIONS 11 SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE 3 0 COUPLER IDENTIFICATION 11 3 1 SERVICING SCHEDULE 11 SECTION 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING 4 0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 12 SECTION 5 SAFE LIFTING 5 0 SAFE LIFTING PROCEDURE 14 5 1 APPENDICES SCHEDULE 14 CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...he earth wasn t moved in a day Our attitude is robust and our product testing rigorous We honor the Kiwi pioneering spirit and are proud to uphold it FAMILY we believe people need to be treated as they are family We look to build long term relationships both internally and externally through an honest down to earth approach We believe business success is crucial but not at the expense of people OU...

Page 4: ...sures that the I LOCK Coupler s built in safety features operate in accordance with the way in which the coupler has been designed INSTANT SAFETY Most accidents occur in the first FIVE seconds of latching an attachment Your coupler is fitted with the I LOCK SAFETY SYSTEM which ensures that your attachment is locked the INSTANT that it is latched see figure 1 0 1 This means there is no danger of dr...

Page 5: ... carrier machine s MAINS PRESSURE supply The I Lock Controller mounted within the coupler electrical circuit consists of a PIC which controls the I Lock Control Valve function It also controls the warning buzzer and the I Lock Safety Knuckle timeout feature The electrical circuit is protected by a 10 Amp fuse The I Lock Control Valve controls the oil pressure and oil flow to the coupler for both t...

Page 6: ...T MACHINE Never place your hands inside the coupler or anywhere near the linkage mechanism whilst the hydraulic system is pressurized or the carrier machine is turned on Never use the Primary Locking Wedge or I LOCK Safety Knuckle as a lifting device FOR INFORMATION RELATING TO SAFE LIFTING PROCEDURES REFER TO SECTION 5 OF THIS MANUAL Always fully engage the coupler to the bucket or attachment eve...

Page 7: ...pler PLEASE READ CAREFULLY The automatic resetting of the SAFETY KNUCKLE during operation is controlled by a built in timer in the I Lock controller This is a safety feature providing instant latching of the first pin In the event the safety knuckle re sets to the safe down position before the coupler has been completely moved away from the attachment simply crowd the coupler re seat the attachmen...

Page 8: ...not loaded against wedge knuckle Position excavator to allow pump pressure to raise in later steps Turn lock out switch to ON Build hydraulic pressure on bucket circuit until wedge and SAFETY knuckle are retracted Remove attachment from coupler Timer function starts Alarm tone is FAST BEEP Wedge MAY slowly retract machine dependent Wedge will quickly retract SAFETY knuckle will lift up Alarm tone ...

Page 9: ...oupler front jaw over attachment pin Rotate the coupler to position rear pin in rear jaw of coupler Turn lock out switch to OFF Build hydraulic pressure to extend wedge quickly Rattle test to ensure bucket is attached securely SAFETY knuckle rides over pin and INSTANTLY LOCKS once pin has gone past Alarm tone is still SLOW BEEP Alarm tone is still SLOW BEEP Alarm will turn OFF Wedge will extend 2 ...

Page 10: ...manner For full instructions on how to activate the rotary action of the I Lock Tilt Coupler please refer to the install manual and consult with the qualified hydraulic installer or dealer of the carrier machine 2 5 TILT COUPLER PRECUATIONS The I Lock Tilt Coupler has been designed to withstand the normal rigors of general earthmoving and construction operations for which the carrier machine has b...

Page 11: ...ifting eye See page 15 3 1 SERVICING SCHEDULE Maintenance Required Daily Weekly Check all pin retainers bolts nuts for tightness on the quick coupler and the attachments ü Lubricate all greasing points the attachment will have to be removed to access all grease points ü Check hydraulic hoses and fittings for any leaks or wear replace immediately if required ü Check the quick coupler switch and aud...

Page 12: ...equired Check in cab switch is functioning See instructions below 2 I Lock Safety Knuckle remains in retracted up position Check Safety Knuckle housing for damage Repair or replace parts if necessary Check Safety Knuckle and housing for lodged debris Remove debris Check hydraulic lines Repair or replace if required Check I Lock spring assembly for damage Replace if required Check I Lock shaft asse...

Page 13: ...ressure Crowd the bucket cylinder to overcome low idle pressure Check the operating pressure that extends the Primary Wedge Adjust the pressure reducing valve if required Check the inlet port on coupler directional control valve Clean and clear any debris that is present from the orifice 6 There is oil leaking around the main cylinder in the coupler Check hoses and connections to the main cylinder...

Page 14: ...ler Understand and verify the working load limit of the coupler lifting eye by referring to the coupler aluminum data plate affixed to the coupler body or the stamped markings next to the lifting eye Ensure that you use the correct lifting rigs and lifting procedures for the loads that are to be suspended A Bow Type Shackle is highly recommended to be used through the lifting eye Ensure that co wo...

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