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 SERVICE LOCATIONS CONTENTS

SHREWSBURY VALE
50. Bulkrite (Andrew Davies/Colin Jenks) 56. Rabey's Commercial Vehicles • Correct use ................................................ 1
Thorne Works, Dorrington, Shrewsbury, (Colin Falla/Roger Finch)
Shropshire, SY5 7EB PO Box 507, Northside, Vale, Guernsey, • Identification ............................................... 2
Tel: 01743 781232 Channel Islands, GY1 6DP
Fax: 01743 718293 Tel: 01481 244551
Fax: 01481 248825
• Familiarisation .................................... 2, 3, 4
E-mail: andrew@bulkrite.co.uk
E-mail: mail@rabeys.com
SOUTHAMPTON Web: www.rabeys.com • Safety ........................................................ 5
51. Sibley Material Movements Ltd
(Kevin Brawn/John Sibley) WISBECH • Operating pressure ..................................... 5
Andes Road, Nursling Ind. Estate, 57. Priden Engineering Ltd
Southampton, SO16 0YZ (Andy Fordham/Ivon Moden/David Winter) • Safety code ............................................ 6, 7
Tel: 023 80737773 Algores Way, Wisbech, Cambs, PE13 2TQ
Fax: 023 80740193 Tel: 01945 588476
Fax: 01945 474176
• Controls ................................................. 8, 9
E-mail: john@materialmovements.com
Web: www.materialmovements.com E-mail: andy.fordham@priden.co.uk
Web: www.priden.co.uk • How to lift the body .................................. 10
ST HELENS
52. Abba Commercial Bodies 58. United Trailers UK Ltd (Philip Boyce) • How to lower the body .............................. 11
(Richard Neary/Neil Stalker) Layton House, Nene Parade, Wisbech,
Burtonhead Road, St Helens, Cambs, PE13 3YA • When driving ............................................ 11
Merseyside, WA9 5EA Tel: 01945 465311
Tel: 01744 752202 Fax: 01945 464785
Fax: 01744 205150 E-mail: sales@unitedtrailers.co.uk
• Safety during maintenance ....................... 12
E-mail: sales@abbacommercials.com Web: www.unitedtrailers.co.uk
Web: www.abbacommercials.com • Maintenance ................................. 13, 14, 15
WORTHING
53. Woodwards SVS 59. Municipal Engineering 2000 Ltd • Oil (and filling the oil tank) ........................ 16
(Paul Hockney/Colin Newell) (Chris Perry)
Merton Street, Merton Bank, St Helens, Worthing Council Depot, Meadow Road, Worthing, • Problem solving ................................. 17, 18
Merseyside, WA9 1HU West Sussex, BN11 2SA
Tel: 01744 20266 Tel: 01903 824392
Fax: 01744 752226 Fax: 01903 824947
• Spare parts & service ........................ 19 - 24
E-mail: woodwardssvsltd@tiscali.co.uk E-mail: office@me2000.co.uk

STOKE-ON-TRENT WREXHAM
54. Graham Moss (Graham Moss) 60. L & D Brothers
(Lawrance Griffiths/Jason Thomas)
Capri, Gallows Green, Stoke-on-Trent,
Staffs, ST10 4BN Croes-y-Mab, Marchwiel,
CORRECT USE
Tel: 01538 702613 Wrexham, LL13 0PF
Fax: 01538 702613 Tel: 01978 365155
Mob: 07802 561507 Fax: 01978 354084
E-mail: landdbrothers@aol.com
This hoist is designed to be assembled into a tipping vehicle for the
E-mail: grahammossltd@tiscali.co.uk
movement of bulk commodities. This manual is intended as a general
SUDBURY YORK guide for safe tipping but more specific safety guidance should be
55. Webb Truck Equipment (Roger Edwards) 61. Aero (UK) Ltd
Acton Place, Acton, Sudbury, (Anthony Chapman/Colin Chapman) supplied by the bodybuilder depending on the nature of the equipment.
Suffolk, CO10 0BB Unit 1 & 2 Buccaneer Park, The bodybuilder can also advise on the maximum load capacity of the
Tel: 01787 377368 Airfield Business Park, York, YO41 4AU
Fax: 01787 880618 Tel: 01904 607411 equipment, bearing in mind the hoist capability and road traffic
E-mail: info@extrareach.co.uk Fax: 01904 607412 regulations.
Web: www.extrareach.co.uk E-mail: achapman@aerouk.co.uk
Web: www.aerouk.co.uk
COPYRIGHT
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted
without the express written permission of Edbro plc.

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 IDENTIFICATION SERVICE LOCATIONS

MIDDLEWICH PADSTOW
The hoist is identified by a serial number plate on the side of the tank 38. Feldbinder (UK) Ltd 44. Danser (SW) Ltd (Derrick Daniels)
(see opposite). (Edd Kerin/Dennis O'Rilly/Steve O'Rilly) Trecerus Industrial Estate, Padstow,
Faulkner Drive, Off Cledford Lane, Middlewich, Cornwall, PL28 8RW
Cheshire, CW10 0NE Tel: 01841 533002
The serial number of a 1SEC electro-hydraulic hoist is stamped on the Tel: 01606 833481 Fax: 01841 532021
base crosshead; the serial number plate of an electro-hydraulic power Fax: 01606 832525 E-mail: info@danser-hydaulics.co.uk
E-mail: service@feldbinder.co.uk Web: www.danser-hydraulics.co.uk
pack and tank is on the side of the tank. Web: www.feldbinder.co.uk
PENRITH
MILTON KEYNES 45. Emerson's Commercial Services Ltd
The serial number and model code should be quoted in all 39. Reynolds Stantone (Paul Asbery) (Alan Emerson)
correspondence. Stile Brook Road, Yardley Road Industrial Estate, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, Penrith,
Olney, MK46 5EA Cumbria, CA11 9BG
Tel: 01234 711236 Tel: 01768 864531
The date of manufacture is quoted as week number/year. Fax: 01234 240138 Fax: 01768 899367
E-mail: rstantone@aol.com E-mail: emersons.commercial@virgin.net
Web: www.reynoldsstantone.co.uk
Serial numbers for Edbro PTO and pumps are stamped on the casing or PETERBOROUGH
on a separate plate. NEATH 46. Wilcox Commercial Vehicles Limited
40. Neath Coachbuilders Limited (Ray Osbourne)
(Paul Oakley) Blenheim Way, Market Deeping,
Penscynor, Cilfrew, Neath, Peterborough, RE6 8LD
West Glamorgan, SA10 8LF Tel: 01778 345151
Tel: 01639 643629 Fax: 01778 347269
Fax: 01639 646566 E-mail: rosbourne@tippers.co.uk
E-mail:enquiries@neathcoachbuilders.co.uk Web: www.wilcox.uk.com
FAMILIARISATION Web: www.neathcoachbuilders.co.uk
PLYMOUTH
NEWBURY 47. Plymstock Commercials Ltd
41. Gilson Engineering (Newbury) Ltd (Mike Gilbery)
Before using this equipment, familiarise yourself with the key features (Gary Gilbert) Unit 14 Central Avenue, Ivybridge,
opposite. The position of the hydraulic parts may vary depending on Unit 3 Sandleford Farm, Newton Road, Newbury, Devon, PL21 9ER
Berks, RG20 9BB Tel: 01752 201400
specification. Fax: 01752 201591
Tel: 01635 41924
Fax: 01634 42286 Mob: 07813 362791
Before putting into service, confirm that the equipment is in E-mail: info@gilsoneng.co.uk E-mail: plymstockcomms@eurotelonline.com
Web: www.gilsoneng.co.uk Web: www.plymstockcommercials.co.uk
good working order.
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE PRESTON
42. Tipping Gears & Engineering Ltd 48. Garstang Truck Bodies Ltd (Jim Gerraty)
Check: (Patrick Hazlehurst/Steve Ransom) Green Lane West, Garstang, Nr Preston,
Haugh Lane, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Lancs, PR3 1NJ
Tyne & Wear, NE21 4SA Tel: 01995 604166
• hoses and fittings for abrasion and leaks Fax: 01995 600889
Tel: 0191 4142015
Fax: 0191 4141272 E-mail: garstangtruckbodies@hotmail.com
• check security of hoist and hinge mountings E-mail: tippinggears.eng@virgin.net Web: www.garstangtruckbodies.co.uk

NORTHALLERTON SCUNTHORPE
• check oil level 43. Harker Hydraulics & Engineering Ltd 49. Weightlifter Bodies Ltd
(John Harker) (Jeremy Robinson)
Unit 8 Anchorage Lane, Northallerton, Grange Lane North, Scunthorpe,
• check PTO warning light is working. North Yorks, DL7 8DX Lincs, DN16 1BN
Tel: 01609 777788 Tel: 01724 872444
Fax: 01609 777708 Fax: 01724 853647
E-mail: johnharker1@btinternet.com E-mail: sales@weightlifterbodies.com
Web: www.weightlifterbodies.com

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 SERVICE LOCATIONS FAMILIARISATION

ISLE OF MAN LONDON

26. Outdoor Power & Plant (Malcolm Kirk) 32. Ram Parts (Paul Kelly)
Units 39-40 Snugborough Trading Estate, Unit 9 Harper Lodge Farm, Radlett,
Bradden, Isle of Man, IM4 4LH Herts, WD7 7HU Hoist serial plate Lifting bracket
Tel: 01624 611341 Tel: 01923 850422
Fax: 01624 611537 Fax: 01923 852422 MAX PRESSURE BAR
E-mail: opp@manx.net Plastic cap
LONDONDERRY SERIAL NUMBER
KILLARNEY 33. TBF Thompson (Garvagh) Ltd MODEL
27. Hegarty's Vehicle Works (John Hegarty) (Brendan Convery/William Patterson)
BOLTON ENGLAND
Castlelough, Kenmare Road, Killarney, 6-10 Killyvalley Road, Garvagh, Coleraine, Outer cover
Co. Kerry (ROI) Londonderry, BT51 5JZ (N.Ireland)
Tel: 064 31064 Tel: 028 29558353 Outer cover trunnion arm
Fax: 064 34856 Fax: 028 29557957
E-mail: hvw@eircom.net
MALDON
KILWINNING 34. Colliers Truck Builders Ltd (Andy Patton)
28. Brown & Clements Ltd Unit 15 Blackwater Trading Estate, Maldon,
(Findlay Brown/Robert Clements) Essex, CM9 4GG
Unit 5 Caledonia House, Kilwinning, Tel: 01621 843109
Ayrshire, KA13 6EX Fax: 01621 843047
Tel: 01294 557725 E-mail: andy@collierstrucks.wanadoo.co.uk
Fax: 01294 554846 Web: www.collierstruckbuilders.co.uk Ram tube Taildoor
E-mail: brownandclements@yahoo.co.uk hinge
MANCHESTER
LEICESTER 35. Approved Hydraulics
29. Truck Hydraulic Services (Geoff Hindle/Kevin Hindle) Controls Ram nut
(Chris Armitage/Greg Wykes) The Brook Business Centre Complex, Bennett (in cab) (collar)
Unit 4 Maple Court, Walker Road, Bardon, Street, Manchester, M12 5AU
Leicestershire, LE67 1TU Tel: 0161 2731999
Tel: 01530 510101 Fax: 0161 2737979 Air pipes Oil filler cap
Fax: 01530 510101 E-mail: sales@approvedhydraulics.co.uk
Web: www.truckhydraulicservices.co.uk Web: www.approvedhydraulics.co.uk Oil tank

LINCOLN MENDIP
30. Pirtek Lincoln (Richard Webb) 36. Bristol Tipping Bodies (Martin Harper)
Westminster Industrial Estate, Mill Road, Radstock, Avon, BA3 5TX
North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 3QY Tel: 01761 420190
Tel: 01522 686212 Fax: 01761 420183 PTO Tipper
Fax: 01522 690807 Hinge bar
valve
E-mail: richard.webb@pirteklincoln.co.uk MIDDLESEX Flexible
Web: www.pirtek.co.uk 37. Feltham Hydraulics Supplies Ltd Pump pipes
(Darryl Gericke/Colin Moores) Body and
Cradle bracket chassis hinge
LIVINGSTON Unit 2 Rainbow Industrial Estate,
31. Bulkweld Ltd (Eddie Mollon) West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 7XT brackets
16B Houston Mains, Broxburn, Tel: 01895 447770
West Lothian, EH52 6PA Fax: 01895 447775
Tel: 01506 812000 E-mail: felthyd@aol.com Tank (ram)
Fax: 01506 812001 trunnion arm
Email:shirleymollon@bulkweld.wanadoo.co.uk

LNC hoist

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Lifting bracket CARLISLE DEVON

Plastic cap 14. S J & K Holliday (Steve Holliday) 20. Bulkgear Engineering
Unit A, Heathlands Industrial Estate, (Alan Sage/Jon Sage)
Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4RE Unit C South View Estate Road, Willand,
Outer cover Tel: 01228 672060 Devon, EX15 2QW
Fax: 01288 672062 Tel: 01884 821171
E-mail: stevesjkh@yahoo.com Fax: 01884 829198
E-mail: bulkgear@btconnect.com
Outer cover trunnion arm CARLOW
15. Edbro Ireland Ltd (Noel Grissin) DUBLIN
Kernanstown Works, O'Brien Road, 21. Griffith J Roberts Ltd
Carlow (ROI) (Colin Roberts/Des Roberts/Ken Roberts)
Tel: 059 9142529 3A Lower Grangegorman,
Fax: 059 9141254 Dublin 7 (ROI)
E-mail: admin@hydrohoist.ie Tel: 01 6777861
Web: www.hydrohoist.ie Fax: 01 6792187
E-mail: colin@griffithjroberts.com
CHELTENHAM Web: www.griffithjroberts.com
Ram tube 16. Tipweld Hydraulics
(Terry Fullwell/David Harvey) 22. Kieran Trehy Hydraulics (Kieran Trehy)
Electric controls The Council Depot, Swindon Road, Unit 2 Northern Cross Business Park,
(in cab) Cheltenham, GL51 9JZ Dublin 11 (ROI)
Tel: 01242 231256 Tel: 01 8443109
Ram nut Fax: 01242 236268 Fax: 01 8644619
(collar) E-mail: dmcalister@m50truckcentre.com
CHESTERFIELD
17. Spire Hydraulics Ltd DUNS
Flexible (Mike Masters/Pete Shaw) 23. J E Douglas & Sons Ltd (Brian Douglas)
pipe Oil filler cap Brimington Road North, Station Road Industrial Estate, Duns,
Chesterfield, S41 9BQ Berwickshire, TD11 3HS
Tel: 01246 208400 Tel: 01361 883411
Fax: 01246 559428 Fax: 01361 883148
E-mail: sales@spirehydraulics.co.uk E-mail: douglasofduns@msn.com
Web: www.spirehydraulics.co.uk
ELGIN
CROYDON 24. Baillie Brothers (Truck Services) Ltd
18. Thompsons (UK) Ltd (Greg Thompson) (John Baillie/Kenny Baillie)
Oil tank Subframe Rutland Works, Vulcan Way, Croydon, Linkwood Industrial Estate, Elgin,
Ram mounting bracket Electro-hydraulic Body hinge bracket Surrey, CR9 0DE Moray, IV30 1XB
power pack Tel: 01689 843016 Tel: 01343 555321
Hinge bar Fax: 01689 841574 Fax: 01343 555310
Pivot E-mail: tippers@thompsonsuk.com
pin E-mail: service@bailliebrothers.co.uk
Web: www.thompsonsuk.com
FAVERSHAM
DERBY 25. Hydraulic Crane Services (Rob Carter)
19. Imperial Commercials (Peter Tomlinson) High Street Road, Waterham, Faversham,
Ashbourne Road, Machworth, Kent, ME13 9EJ
Derby, DE22 4NB Tel: 01227 751588
Hoist serial plate Tel: 01332 824371 Fax: 01227 751458
Fax: 01332 824547 E-mail: hydcraneserv@aol.com
MAX PRESSURE BAR Email:peter.tomlinson@imperialcommercials.co.uk
Web: www.imperialcommercials.co.uk
SERIAL NUMBER

MODEL
BOLTON ENGLAND

1SEC electro-hydraulic hoist

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 SERVICE LOCATIONS SAFETY

ABERDEEN BISHOP AUCKLAND

1. Kingswell Bodybuilders 7. Randolph Coachworks Ltd (Ray Blyth)
Tipping is always hazardous and sometimes dangerous.
(Douglas Clarke/Fred Riddoch) Randolph Terrace, Salder Lane, Evenwood,
Westhill Industrial Estate, Westhill, Co. Durham, DL14 9LQ Vehicles can be overturned by sticking loads, poor ground conditions,
Aberdeenshire, AB32 6EQ Tel: 01388 832560
Tel: 01224 742401 Fax: 01388 834504 high cross winds or bad practices such as tipping on a side slope. So:
Fax: 01224 744075 E-mail: randolphcoachworks@ukonline.co.uk
E-mail: sales@kingswellsbodybuilders.co.uk
Web: www.kingswellsbodybuilders.co.uk BLACKBURN
• do not tip until you have read and understood this manual
8. North West Tippers Ltd (Chris Nuttall)
AIRDRIE Rockfield Street, Blackburn, Lancs, BB2 3RG
2. Eftee Metal Bodies Ltd (David Craig) Tel: 01254 55441
• remember the hoist (tipping gear) is designed to lift; it is not a
Glencraig Street, Industrial Estate, Fax: 01254 665015 stabiliser
Airdrie, ML6 9AS E-mail: stephen@northwesttippers.co.uk
Tel: 01236 765975
Fax: 01236 747415 BOLTON • if the vehicle overturns, any damage to the hoist is the RESULT
E-mail: efteemetals12@yahoo.co.uk 9. Hydraulic Spares Centre Ltd (Michael Booth) and not the CAUSE of the turnover
Unit 18, Pilot Industrial Estate, Bolton,
BANBRIDGE Lancs, BL3 2ND
3. Banbridge Coachworks (Eugene Elliot) Tel: 01204 527594 • avoid accidents by following the safety code on pages 6 and 7
26 Half Way Road, Banbridge, Fax: 01204 383037
Co. Down, BT32 4ET (N. Ireland) E-mail: hydsc@tiscali.co.uk
Tel: 028 40662376 • it is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that drivers are
Fax: 028 40624769 BRADFORD suitably trained in the use of this equipment.
E-mail: sales@banbridgecoachworks.co.uk 10. J B K Hydraulic Services (John Kendal)
Web: www.banbridgecoachworks.co.uk 55 Ceder Drive, Wilson Road, Bradford,
West Yorks, BD12 9HL
BIRMINGHAM Tel: 01274 602869
4. Keltruck Tail Lift (Jon Gregory) Mob: 07860 365930
Vinculum Way (off Armstrong Way), Willenhall,
West Midlands, WV13 2RG BRISTOL
Tel: 01902 366446 11. Kingswood Commercial Bodies Ltd
Fax: 01902 631986 (Mike Edwards)
E-mail: jon.gregory@keltruck.com Bridge Road, Kingswood, Bristol,
Web: www.keltruck.com Avon, BS15 4PW
Tel: 0117 9570007
5. Kingswinford Hydraulics Limited
(Frank Moran)
Fax: 0117 9701652
E-mail: kingswoodcomm@btconnect.com
OPERATING PRESSURE
Alpine Works, Oak Lane, Kingswinford,
West Midlands, DY6 7JS 12. Micklegate Engineering Ltd (Paul Gibson)
Tel: 01384 293545 Unit 6 Waverley Trading Estate, Bath Road, This hoist must only be operated up to the maximum pressure shown on
Fax: 01384 401283 Bristol, Avon, BS4 5NL
Mob: 07747 001432 Tel: 0117 9770955 the identification plate of 120 bar (1,750psi).
E-mail: khlimited@aol.com Fax: 0117 9770911
Web: www.kingswinfordhydraulics.com E-mail: paul.gibson@micklegateeng.co.uk
Web: www.micklegateeng.co.uk
NEVER TRY TO ALTER THE PRESSURE SETTING OF THE RELIEF
6. Truck Engineering Ltd (OVERLOAD) VALVE. The valve is preset at the factory.
(John Webster/Craig Wilson) CARDIFF
Unit 4, Holland Industrial Park, Darlaston, 13. Transport Hydraulics Ltd
West Midlands, WS10 BLN (Paul Evans/Malcolm Thomas)
Tel: 0121 5683820 Dumballs Road, Cardiff,
Fax: 0121 5266004 South Glamorgan, CF1 6JE
E-mail: info@truckengineering.co.uk Tel: 02920 481616
Web: www.truckengineering.co.uk Fax: 02920 48825013

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 SAFETY CODE SPARE PARTS & SERVICE

ALWAYS Use only genuine Edbro parts from Edbro service dealers (refer
NEVER following list pages 20-24 and location map).
• keep your tyres at the correct
pressures • overload Always quote the component part number and serial number when
ordering parts or seeking advice.
• spread your load evenly in the • alter the pressure setting of the
body relief (overload) valve

• before tipping make sure your • put the tipper lever in 'tip'(unless
truck is on firm, level ground you are actually tipping)

• during tipping, stay at the • tip in high winds

controls; if danger signs
develop (for example, if the • tip on a side slope
body starts to lean to one side
or the load sticks) immediately • shake the load free
lower the body
• drive off with the body up or the
• prevent the discharging load PTO engaged. This could
from piling up and fouling on damage the equipment
the taildoor by driving forward
VERY SLOWLY BY NO MORE
• leave the body up overnight
THAN A METRE AT A TIME
• leave the truck with the
• make sure the danger area is
ignition key in
clear of people and
obstructions (refer opposite)
• go under a raised LOADED
body
• just before loading, move the
control lever to lower to ensure
that no oil is trapped • go under a raised EMPTY body
in the cylinder and the full load (unless it is propped)
rests on the chassis
• tip with the body within
5 metres of overhead power
lines

EXTRA CAUTION • steam clean the exposed

cylinder tubes, this will cause
Be particularly careful in frosty corrosion
weather. Frost can cause wet
loads to stick and discharge • climb on the equipment by any
unevenly.

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 PROBLEM SOLVING SAFETY CODE

THE BODY STOPS ON THE WAY UP

Lower the body as slowly as possible. Then make sure:

• the body is not overloaded or badly distributed

• the oil in the tank is up to dipstick level (refer page 16).

THE BODY WILL NOT STAY UP WITH THE TIPPER LEVER IN 'HOLD'

Put the tipper back in 'raise' and lift the body. Then:

• rev the engine until the relief (overload) valve blows, i.e. until you
hear a high pitched noise coming from the tipper valve (page 3)
or the power pack (page 4)

• keep the engine revs going for five seconds

• put the tipper lever in 'hold'.

If the body still will not stay up, lower the body.

EXCESSIVE NOISE

• check the oil level

• check pipes for kinks and leaks.

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 CONTROLS PROBLEM SOLVING

means other than that provided by the bodybuilder. The following action can be taken without special tools. If unsuccessful,
Your Edbro hoist works best if the vehicle is fitted with matching Edbro call your nearest Edbro service dealer (refer list pages 20-24).
hydraulics (PTO, pump, valves, oil tank, pipes and controls).
THE BODY WILL NOT TIP
The PTO and tipper controls are combined in one unit and work off the
vehicle's air system (fig. a). Make sure:
• the vehicle air pressure has had enough time to build up (see
The PTO control switch is fitted with a PTO engaged warning light.
vehicle operator's manual)
The tipper control is a lever with four safety features: • the oil in the tank is up to dipstick level (refer page 16)

• a spring-loaded device stops it from being accidentally moved • the PTO switch is 'in' and PTO is engaged (oil is circulating)
into 'raise' or 'lower'
• the tipper lever is in 'raise'
• a spring return to 'hold' from 'raise' position, known as a • there are no kinks in the oil pipes
deadman's handle function, ensures the driver keeps his hand
on the tipper control all the time the body is being raised • no air is leaking from the air pipes.

• when the lever is moved from 'hold' towards 'lower', the PTO is THE BODY WILL NOT LOWER
*automatically disengaged; this internal mechanical feature
Check PTO has disengaged and warning light is out.
prevents PTO, pump or gearbox damage if you forget to
disengage the PTO before driving off Put the tipper lever back in 'raise'. Then:
• controlled lowering (feathering) regulates speed of descent for • rev the engine until the relief (overload) valve blows, i.e. until you
loaded or part-loaded bodies. hear a high pitched noise coming from the tipper valve (page 3)
or the power pack (page 4)
This type of control is recommended for conformity with European
• keep the engine revs going for five seconds
standards. Other controls are available but, if used, the bodybuilder will
need to ensure that all Essential Safety Requirements are covered by • lower the body (page 11).
other means. For example, separate controls are available (fig. b).
If the body still will not come down, put the tipper lever in 'hold',
*Alternative combined controls without automatic PTO disengagement PROP THE BODY, switch the PTO to 'out' and turn off the engine.
feature (for spreading or static discharge applications) are available.

CONTROLS FOR 1SEC ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC HOISTS

The electric controls (fig. d) work from the truck's battery and have three
safety features:

• a seperate isolator switch stops the tipper control from being

accidently operated

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 OIL CONTROLS

Dirty oil is the enemy of a hydraulic system. The cleaner the oil, the more • a warning light comes on when the isolator is switched on
efficient the hoist's operation and the longer it's life. So always use clean
hydraulic oil for topping up or changing the oil in the tank. • the tipper control is a deadman's rocker switch so if you take
your finger off the switch, the body will stop going up or coming
down.
Use oil to specification ISO6734/4 HM32 for temperatures between
-20°C to +30°C. Typical suitable trade names are:

CASTROL AWS32 PTO engaged

warning light Tipper lever with
ESSO VG32
spring return
GULF HYDRASIL 32 safety feature
MOBIL DTE24
SHELL TELLUS 32 PTO switch

For other climates seek advice from your local distributor or direct from
Edbro.

Never put used oil in the tank.

To determine the oil level, remove the filler cap and check that the level
is within the max./min. marks as shown:
Fig. a. Combined PTO & tipper air controls

Correct oil level:

- not above green mark on dipstick
- not below red mark on dipstick

Max.
GREEN Level

Min.
RED Level

Fig. b. Separate tipper air control

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 HOW TO LIFT THE BODY MAINTENANCE
Make sure the handbrake is on, the gear lever is in neutral, the
tipper lever is in 'hold' and the PTO switch is 'out'. Then:
• unlock the taildoor (taking care to stand clear)
• return to the cab, start the engine and make sure the air pressure
is at the level recommended by the manufacturer
• remain in the cab until the tipping operation is complete
• depress the clutch* and wait 4 seconds (8 seconds for a
ZF gearbox with a rear mounted PTO)
• press the safety latch and switch the PTO 'in' (the warning light
will come on)
• release the clutch
• make sure no-one is within the danger area (see page 7)
• move the tipper lever to 'raise' and hold in position. Releasing
pressure on the lever will stop the body lifting
• raise the body SMOOTHLY by varying the engine revs NEVER
EXCEED 1100rpm
• prevent the discharging load from piling
• prevent the discharging load from piling up and fouling the taildoor
by driving forward VERY SLOWLY BY NO MORE THAN A
METRE AT A TIME
• when the body gets to the tipping angle you want, release the
tipper lever to 'hold'
• if you need to spread the load, release the handbrake and drive
forward VERY SLOWLY.

* If you have an automatic gearbox, the PTO operation will be different.

Refer to the PTO installer for specific instructions.
HOW TO LIFT THE BODY WITH A 1SEC ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC
HOIST
Make sure the handbrake is on, the gear lever is in neutral and the engine
is running. Then:
• unlock the taildoor (taking care to stand clear)
• switch on the isolator (the warning light will come on)
• make sure no-one is within the danger area (see page 7)
• press, and keep pressing the 'up' arrow on the tipper control
• when the body gets to the tipping angle you want, release the
tipper control
• if you need to spread the load, release the handbrake and drive
forward VERY SLOWLY.
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Make sure that no-one is in the danger area (see page 7). Then:
• SLOWLY move the tipper lever out of 'hold' towards 'lower'; this
will automatically disengage the PTO and the warning light will
go out. If automatic PTO disengagement is not fitted, switch the
PTO to 'out' before driving off
• regulate the speed the body comes down by moving the lever
towards 'hold' to slow it down or towards 'lower' to speed its
descent
• when the body is down, move the lever back to 'hold'
• lock the taildoor
DO NOT DRIVE OFF UNTIL THE BODY IS FULLY DOWN.
MAKE SURE THAT THE PTO IS DISENGAGED BEFORE
DRIVING OFF.
HOW TO LOWER THE BODY WITH A 1SEC ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC
HOIST
Make sure no-one is in the danger area. Then:
• press, and keep pressing the 'down' arrow on the tipper control
• when the body is down, release the tipper control
• switch off the isolator (the warning light will go out)
• lock the taildoor.
DO NOT DRIVE OFF UNTIL THE BODY IS FULLY DOWN.

WHEN DRIVING

When UNLADEN leave the cab control in HOLD to minimise body

bounce.

When LADEN leave the cab control in LOWER to ensure that no oil is

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trapped in the cylinder and the entire load rests on the chassis. MONTHLY
A body prop is considered by Edbro to be an Essential Safety
Requirement. A prop must always be used if maintenance needs to be Make sure the body is down, the handbrake is on and the engine is
undertaken with the body raised. switched off. Then top up the oil in the tank to dipstick level with clean
hydraulic oil (refer page 16).
• never attempt to prop a loaded body
Use a grease gun to lubricate the points shown in the inset diagrams on
pages 14 or 15 with a good quality, multi-purpose grease.
• use a prop designed to locate securely between the body Grease the taildoor hinge and locking mechanism.
underframe and chassis Replace any worn or damaged flexible pipes.
Make sure all flexible pipes are secured to the chassis and are not
• the prop must be between body and chassis, not between the hanging loose.
body and the ground Check the outer cover fixing is tight.
Tighten any loose pipe connections.
• lower the body gently onto the prop to minimise damage
Check and tell your Edbro service dealer if:
• confirm that the prop is sufficiently strong to carry the
• the outer cover (where applicable) is loose (side-to-side or
bodyweight.
rotating)
• any ram tube or ram nuts (collars) are damaged
IT IS THE OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT
• any ram nuts are loose
ONLY FULLY TRAINED PERSONNEL REPAIR OR SERVICE
• the tank (ram) trunnion arms, the outer cover trunnion arms, the
THIS EQUIPMENT. IF NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
body or chassis hinge brackets are worn
SERVICE AGENT FOR ASSISTANCE. • oil is leaking from the ram tubes, tipper valve, PTO, pump or
flexible pipes
• air is leaking from the air pipes
• air is leaking CONTINUOUSLY from the controls.

THREE MONTHLY
Use spanners to check the tightness of the fixing bolts on the tipper
valve, PTO, brackets and subframe (where fitted).

YEARLY (more often in dusty or dirty conditions)

Drain and refill the tank with clean hydraulic oil (refer page 16). In order
to protect the environment, ensure that no oil is spilled when draining,
and old oil is disposed of correctly.

Depending on the specification of your equipment, other maintenance

checks may be required. These should be advised by the bodybuilder/
installer.

Typical body-prop arrangement

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