WORKMASTER GO-A13-HA, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...GO A13 HA Gate Opener OPERATOR s GUIDE...

Page 2: ...ns and recommendations contained in this owner s manual The user of this product is responsible to install maintain and operate the product and parts or components manufactured or supplied by WORKMAST...

Page 3: ...imminent and will result in a high probability of serious injury or death This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in minor to moderate injury CAUTION This indicates a poten...

Page 4: ...2 IV Specifications and Components 3 V Air Requirements 8 VI Pre Start Check List 9 VII Compressed Air Treatment 10 VIII Opening Car Gates 14 IX Closing Car Gates 18 X Storage 20 XI Accessories 21 Ap...

Page 5: ...ivot Pull Switch Label 6 Figure 3 Locking Pin Label 7 Figure 4 Filter Regulator Lubricator FRL Air Control 10 Figure 5 Venturi Section of Lubricator 13 Figure 6 Height Adjustment Label 15 Figure 7 Dir...

Page 6: ...en a stubborn gate To meet our commitment of WE FIND A WAY OR MAKE ONE WORKMASTER has developed a line of Hopper Car Gate Openers and accessories which provide a safe efficient and economical solution...

Page 7: ...semble all components correctly 6 Never use worn defective or damaged components 7 Practice good housekeeping at all times and maintain good lighting around all equipment 8 Perform Lock out Tag out pr...

Page 8: ...pener can generate up to 13000 ft lbs torque The Impact Motor is air driven and requires a source of clean dry compressed air for operation Every user should be aware of the technical specifications a...

Page 9: ...PH 866 476 9217 4 Figure 1 Component Layout See pg 5 8 for details 11 10 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3...

Page 10: ...the Switch is in the PIVOT position the wheels will rotate so that they are parallel to the railcar When the Pull Switch is in the STRAIGHT position the wheels will move perpendicular to the railcar...

Page 11: ...ACTOR This heavy duty reversible pneumatic motor requires a source of clean dry compressed air for producing the torque output For a breakdown showing all the parts within the Impactor refer to the Ma...

Page 12: ...determined angle The Pivot Guard has safety lock pinholes that extend through the pivoting linkage plates and restrict wheel direction change until the pin is removed This pivot wheel action allows th...

Page 13: ...Opener at all times The air line delivering air to the Opener should be equipped with a coalescing type filter dryer to collect and remove moisture and contaminants 3 Quality air hose designed especi...

Page 14: ...side with oil This may take up to 10 minutes 5 Each day before opening any car gates operate the GO A13 HA free speed for about 5 minutes This will allow oil to coat the Impactor s internal components...

Page 15: ...n efficient level with no time lost to purge the lines drain the Filter set the Regulator Gauge or fill the Lubricator and will help to maintain productivity and prolong Gate Opener life WORKMASTER su...

Page 16: ...Bowl is tightened it may be rotated up to 180 for proper viewing of the Sight Glass REGULATOR Designed to operate at 250 PSI max pressure with an air flow up to 700 CFM and in a temperature range of 4...

Page 17: ...Lubricator automatically varies oil mist delivery with air flow variations at any adjustment The Lubricator s Wick Element Assembly is factory pre set at a mean halfway adjustment that is appropriate...

Page 18: ...decrease oil mist delivery 3 Tighten Locknut B The height of the Feeder Wick A in the venturi is visually indicated by the relative position of the Marking Notch D on Adjusting Nut C to the bottom of...

Page 19: ...efore attempting to open the gate 4 Adjust the height of the Impactor so that the center of the Drive Fitting is in line with the center of the Capstan 5 To raise the height of the Impactor pull the H...

Page 20: ...PSTAN DRIVE FITTING is firmly seated in the Railcar s Capstan Socket 8 Rotate the Forward Reverse Lever to set the Impactor s motor rotation direction When the Impactor is raised the Gate Opener s cen...

Page 21: ...position This will cause the GO A13 HA s tires to rotate parallel to the Railcar 10 Secure the Pivot Locking Pin in the PIVOT lock pin hole Make sure the Pin is fully seated so that no more than 1 4 o...

Page 22: ...vot Locking Pin from the Pivot lock pin hole and push pull the Pivot Pull Switch to the straight position This will cause the Tires to rotate perpendicular to the Railcar 14 Secure the Pivot Locking P...

Page 23: ...from the operator See Figure 6 6 Roll the Opener forward toward the car gate until the CAPSTAN DRIVE FITTING is firmly seated in the railcar s Capstan Socket 7 Rotate the Forward Reverse Lever to set...

Page 24: ...vot Locking Pin from the Pivot Lock Pin hole and push pull the Pivot Pull Switch to the Straight position This will cause the Wheels to rotate perpendicular to the Railcar 13 Secure the Pivot Locking...

Page 25: ...vide excellent protection from both the elements and unloading site debris See Section XI Accessories for ordering information 3 For prolonged storage more than 2 weeks the GO A13 HA should be operate...

Page 26: ...itting is designed to fit every Railcar Capstan with full contact on all sides Its 1 1 2 female sq socket creates a large contact surface with the Impactor s Anvil With a forged core and precision mac...

Page 27: ...ted for proper hardness The non sparking non magnetic Swagging Hammer with a patented dead blow technology delivers 40 more driving force than conventional style hammers It has a 15 overall length and...

Page 28: ...y and is engineered specifically to remove condensed liquids and dirt from the airlines feeding your Gate Opener or Pocket Vibrator This Filter Dryer Assembly prevents airline moisture problems from d...

Page 29: ...E Air Tool Oil Special emulsifiers allow this unique oil to absorb 10 of its weight in water preventing the formation of rust gum and sludge With regular use of WORKMASTER s TOOL LUBE you can expect y...

Page 30: ...ting 1 Replace Shank pin and O Ring See SECTION XI ACCESSORIES Premature Square Drive wear Drive Fitting sockets worn 1 Replace worn Drive Fitting See SECTION XI ACCESSORIES Gate Opener gradually losi...

Page 31: ...ure wear increased maintenance and downtime and higher noise levels The filter must be drained regularly and its filtration element regularly cleaned or replaced A Regulator w gauge is required so tha...

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Page 36: ...en Rail Shaker wedge mount pocket vibrator The assembly s wedge end fits all standard hopper car pocket female brackets and its top lugs keep the Rail Shaker from jamming in the pocket The vibrator po...