CAT Bucyrus VT630-44 Series Longwall Mover Operation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting Manual BI000843

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NOTICE

THIS GUIDE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPLETE OPERATING OR SERVICE MANUAL OR GUIDE. IT IS PREPARED ON THE BASIS THAT THE INDIVIDUAL OPERATING THIS UNIT IS TRAINED IN THE OPERATION OF UNITS OF THIS TYPE AND HAS HAD SPECIAL TRAINING TO OPERATE THIS UNIT. FURTHER, IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE INDIVIDUAL WILL TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION FOR HIMSELF AND FOR OTHERS.

THE TEXT IN NO WAY COVERS ALL POSSIBLE CONTINGENCIES OR OPERATING PROCEDURES.

THIS GUIDE IS DESIGNED TO BE OF GENERAL ASSISTANCE. IF PROCEDURES OR CONDITIONS ARE ENCOUNTERED WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS GUIDE, THE OPERATOR SHOULD GET EXPERT ASSISTANCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE OR REPAIR THE MACHINE. FOR THE BUCYRUS AMERICA SERVICE DEPARTMENT, CALL (540) 980-4530.

BUCYRUS AMERICA ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OR OPERATION OF THIS UNIT IF IT IS ALTERED IN ANY MANNER.

NOTICE

SOME ILLUSTRATIONS IN THIS GUIDE MAY SHOW GUARDS OR COVERS REMOVED FOR PURPOSES OF CLARITY. NEVER OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT ALL GUARDS AND COVERS IN PLACE.

SOME ILLUSTRATIONS IN THIS GUIDE MAY SHOW UNITS WITH OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED. THIS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT MAY BE PURCHASED FROM YOUR LOCAL BUCYRUS AMERICA DEALER.

SOME ILLUSTRATIONS IN THIS MANUAL MAY BE OF PROTOTYPE MODELS. PRODUCTION MODELS MAY VARY IN SOME DETAIL.

CONTINUING IMPROVEMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF PRODUCT DESIGN MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO YOUR MACHINE WHICH MAY NOT BE INCLUDED IN THIS PUBLICATION. EACH PUBLICATION IS REVIEWED AND REVISED, AS REQUIRED, TO UPDATE AND INCLUDE THE CHANGES IN LATER ADDITIONS. BUCYRUS AMERICA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR MAKE CHANGES WITHIN A SPECIFIC MODEL GROUP WITHOUT NOTICE AND WITHOUT INCURRING ANY LIABILITY TO RETROFIT UNITS PREVIOUSLY SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY. CONTACT YOUR BUCYRUS AMERICA COMPANY DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE THAT IS NOT COVERED IN THIS PUBLICATION.

OPERATION, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL MODEL VT630-44 SERIES

LONGWALL MOVER

A6474X140 Revision 9 May, 2010

Bucyrus America Inc. 4041 Wurno Road Pulaski, VA 24301

THIS GUIDE IS TO BE USED ONLY WITH THE MODEL VT630-44 LONGWALL MOVER. OTHER MODELS IN THIS SERIES MAY HAVE OPERATING FEATURES UNLIKE THE MODEL VT630-44.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This guide provides important information to familiarize you with safe operating and maintenance procedures for the Model VT630 Longwall Mover. Even though you may be familiar with similar equipment, you MUST read and understand this guide before operating this unit.

Safety is everyone's business and must be one of your primary concerns. Knowing the guidelines covered in the following paragraphs will help provide for your safety, for the safety of those around you, and for the machine's proper operation.

LOOK FOR THESE SYMBOLS WHICH POINT OUT ITEMS OF EXTREME IMPORTANCE TO YOU AND YOUR CO-WORKERS’ SAFETY. READ AND UNDERSTAND THOROUGHLY. HEED THE WARNING AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING CAUTION

WARNING SAFETY NOTES MUST BE FOLLOWED. YOUR MISTAKE MIGHT RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS.

CAUTION SAFETY NOTES ARE ALSOVERY IMPORTANT. THEY POINT OUT TO YOU WHERE YOUR MISTAKES COULD CAUSE PHYSICAL HARM TO YOU OR OTHERS, OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS USED TO NOTIFY PEOPLE OF INSTALLATION, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE INFORMATION WHICH IS IMPORTANT BUT NOT HAZARDRELATED.

MAJOR HAZARDS

AREA HAZARD SAFEGUARDS WHERE HAZARD CAN OCCUR WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF PRECAUTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS ARE NOT OBEYED

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

ENTIRE MACHINE

Movement of machine can run over or crush body parts between machine and other objects and cause irreparable injury or death.

Keep alI people out of Hazard Zone (Figure 9). Use extreme caution when moving machine. The machine should be properly shutdown (see page 27) before the operator leaves the operator's compartment.

OPERATOR'S AREA

Operation of machine with head, arms, or hands outside of operator's compartment could cause irreparable injury or death if body parts strike or are crushed between machine and outside objects.

Keep head, arms, hands, inside operator's compartment at alI times.

LIFT ATTACHMENT (OR OPTIONAL BUCKET)

Lift plate could be lowered onto feet. Ejector blade of optional bucket could be returned with hands or arms between ejector blade and back of bucket.

Keep all hands, arms, legs, and feet out of way. Machine should be properly shutdown (see page 27) for service.

CENTER SECTION (ARTICULATION POINT)

Machine could be steered crushing persons, hands, feet, or legs in the articulation area.

Keep alI persons, hands, feet, or Iegs out of articulation area. Machine should be properly shutdown (see page 27) before servicing.

UNDERNEATH DURING SERVICE

Machine raised for service could fall, crushing persons hands, feet, or legs underneath.

If machine must be raised for service, it must be securely blocked so that all wheels may safely turn (see maintenance page 33).

ELECTRICAL (BATTERY, CONTROLLER, MOTORS, ETC.)

Electrical shock could cause severe injury or death.

The electrical system should be maintained by certified electricians. The battery should be disconnected before servicing the motors or controller. When the controller is removed, the capacitor discharge indicator should show that the capacitors have been discharged.

MAJOR HAZARDS

AREA HAZARD SAFEGUARDS WHERE HAZARD CAN OCCUR WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF PRECAUTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS ARE NOT OBEYED

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

BATTERY

The battery produces lethal amounts of power whether connected to the machine or not.

Battery covers could fall crushing hands or arms.

Batteries produce explosive gases that could be ignited causing burns or explosions.

The battery should be maintained by qualified personnel.

Be sure cover supports are in place when working on battery.

Batteries should be well vented before servicing particulary if welding or burning on the battery. Batteries should be maintained by qualified personnel.

Batteries contain strong acid that could cause severe burns if spilled or splashed on body parts or in the eyes.

Protective clothing, gloves, and eyeware must be worn when working on batteries. Batteries should be maintained by qualified personnel.

HYDRAULIC If part of a hydrauIic circuit is removed while there is a load on a cylinder in the circuit, the cylinder could drop the load.

Securely block or remove any load from the cylinder before disconnecting the hose or circuit.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES

OVERVIEW

Before you operate, maintain or in any other way, use this unitREAD and STUDY this guide. KNOW how to safely use the unit's controls and what you must do for safe maintenance.

ALWAYS wear or use the proper safety items required for your personal protection.

If you have ANY QUESTIONS about the safe use or maintenance of this unit: ASK YOUR SUPERVISOR - NEVER GUESS - ALWAYS CHECK

PRE-START INSPECTION

Read this entire guide BEFORE attempting to operate this unit. You should be familiar with the controls and their functions before the unit is energized.

INSPECT your machine by doing a pre-operational inspection. Have any malfunctioning, broken or missing parts corrected or replaced before use.

VERIFY that all maintenance has been performed.

VERIFY that all the instruction and safety labels are in place and readable. These are as important as any other equipment on the machine.

CLEAN any foreign material from the operator's compartment.

THIS Model VT630-44 Longwall Mover was shipped from the factory equipped with a protective canopy. This canopy MUST be securely in place before operating the unit.

STARTING

DO NOT operate any levers or pedals from outside the operator's compartment to keep the machine from hitting you or other personnel.

FOLLOW the instructions in the STARTING PROCEDURES section of this guide (page 19).

DO NOT operate any levers or pedals if anyone is in the Hazard Zone (page 18).

BE familiar with the operation of the Panic Strip and be prepared for the sudden stop when the panic strip is struck.

OPERATING

ALWAYS make sure that no person or obstruction is in your line of travel BEFORE starting the unit into motion or in the articulation area when steering the unit.

NEVER climb onto, or climb out of the machine while it is in motion.

DO NOT operate the machine with any part of your body outside of the operator's compartment in order to prevent body parts from being crushed between the machine and objects outside.

USE extreme caution and be observant when working in close quarters or in congested or blindtravel areas.

NEVER carry passengers to prevent the passengers from being thrown off or crushed between the machine and outside objects.

ALWAYS look in all directions BEFORE changing your direction of travel.

ALWAYS follow all safety rules of each particular mine when operating the machine. If problems or equipment malfunctions are encountered while operating the unit, it must be properly shutdown (see page 27) and the problem repaired. Continuing to use malfunctioning equipment can not only be unsafe for the operator and other personnel, but can lead to further damage to the unit as well.

STOPPING

DO NOT leave the operator's compartment with the unit running. ALWAYS properly shutdown the unit (page 27) before leaving the operator's compartment.

ALWAYS park the unit on solid, level ground. If this is not possible, park the unit at a right angle to the slope to prevent accidental movement of the machine.

Use proper flags, warnings or barriers when parking in areas of traffic.

DO NOT leave the operator’s compartment with the unit running without setting the park brake. ALWAYS properly shutdown the unit (see page 27) before leaving the operator’s compartment for an extended period of time.

MAINTENANCE

AVOID, whenever possible, servicing, cleaning or examining the machine in congested areas.

AVOID, whenever possible, servicing or providing maintenance to the unit unless the wheels are adequately chocked.

DO NOT alter the electrical or hydraulic settings from that indicated in this operation guide or as set at the factory.

ALWAYS replace damaged or lost decals or metal instruction plates. Refer to the Parts Manual for the proper location and part number of decals and plates.

DISCONNECT the battery when working with the electrical system, or when welding on the unit.

BE SURE the battery area is well ventilated (clear of fumes) when it is necessary to connect battery charger. Fumes from the battery could ignite by a spark and explode.

It is important that any procedure not specifically recommended in this guide be thoroughly evaluated from the standpoint of safety before it is implemented.

Some illustrations in this manual may show guards or cover panels removed for purposes of clarity. Never operate unit without guards and cover panels in place.

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