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COPYRIGHT 2007 by ATI Corporation New Holland, PA 17557 U.S.A. DISCLAIMER THE INFORMATION IN THISMANUAL IS PROVIDED TO PROMOTE THESAFE USEOF , AND ASSIST THE OPERATOR IN ACHIEVING THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM, THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN WHEN USED FOR THE INTENDED APPLICATION.
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MODELS Part Model Description Number Number 315-067-000 PL72 Box, Grader, Para-Level, Single,6', Cylinder Only 315-068-000 PL84 Box, Grader, Para-Level, Single, 7', CylinderOnly 315-069-000 PL96 Box,Grader , Para-Level, Single, 8', Cylinder Only 000-166-407 Kit, Hydraulic,Single MEI/Mikrofyn, Includes Valve Assembly, Hoses, Fittings and SolenoidCable 000-166-448 Kit, Hydraulic,Single Topcon, Includes System Five Remote,Power and
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TAbLE Of CONTENTS MODELS .......................................................................................................................................................... TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. SAFETy I NFORMATION ...............................................................................................................................v Safety Prec
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SAfETY INfORMATION This manual is furnished to you, the owner/opera- • Always allow for clearance under the cutting tor, as a guide to get the greatest benefit from your edge of the machine when tuning the system Grading Box. ATI Corporation wants you to be or when switching to automatic control. able to get the most use out of your Grading Box Insufficient clearance could cause the machine through safe and efficient operation. to lift itself off the ground as its cutting edge attempts to a
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WARRANTY This Laser Grading Box is designed and manufac- Laser Controls, Vendored Components and Control tured to high quality standards. ATI Corporation, Valve Parts are warranted separately by their therefore, guarantees this Laser Grading Box to be respective manufacturers. free from defect in workmanship and materials for Does not cover normal wear or failure due to one (1) year from purchase date. If the machine is hydraulc ol contamnaton. used for rental purposes, the warranty
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LIST Of ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1. Plane of Laser Light with Components of the Automatic Control System ......................................1 Figure 2. Valve Connection Details .................................................................................................................3 Figure 3. Components of the Automatic Control System on a Skid Steer .......................................................3 Fgure 4. ControlPanel Mount ng .......................................
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SYSTEMS fEATURES AND bASIC OPERATION NOTE: It is the r esponsibility of the dealer or PURPOSE owner to select, install, and pr operly oper - The Level Best Laser Grading Box is a cost-effi- ate an automatic contr ol system on this cient method for fine grading. Various capacities Laser Grading Box within the guidelines of sized to fit the skid steer or tractor with a choice of this manual. automatic control systems are available. Laser-guided depth control provides unmatched The Laser Gr
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SYSTEMS fEATURES AND bASIC OPERATION Control Panel – Contains the logic of the auto- matic control system, processing data from Use of any laser on a worksite is controlled by the Laser Sensor and, if equipped, switches OSHA regulations found at 29 CfR 1926.54. controlled by the operator. be familiar with these regulations before using Valve Assembly – Wired to the Control Panel, any laser beacon used in conjunction with this the valve meters hydraulic oil to the hydraulic system. Review
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SYSTEMS fEATURES AND bASIC OPERATION Figure 2. Valve Connection Details Hydraulic Valve EqUIPMENT SET-UP The hydraulic valve is mounted on the frame of the Skid Steer Grading Box Laser Grading Box. It is an electrically-actuated 1. Provde power to the Control Panelfrom the double-acting, single-section valve. Hoses and skid steer's electrical system. Usually this quick-couplers to attach it the tractor’s auxiliary involves a direct hookup to the battery. hydraulics are included with
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SYSTEMS fEATURES AND bASIC OPERATION 3. After installation, ensure that the Laser Grading Box is level. The loader arms must Cables must be securely fastened and pinch/rub- be completely lowered and the bucket cylin- points eliminated. Do not fasten to hydraulic ders set so the tires of the Laser Grading Box lines which may operate at high temperatures. are on the ground. Ensure sufficient cable length to allow move- Verify that the Laser Grading Box is level by ment of the machine. obs
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SYSTEMS fEATURES AND bASIC OPERATION Figure 5. Components of the Automatic Control System on a Tractor NOTE: “P” means pr essur e (supply) and “T” JOb SITE SET-UP means tank (r eturn). Refer to the tractor The following are guidelines for setting up a Owner ’ s Manual for identifying the “P” Rotating Laser for both level job sites and sloped and “T” Auxiliary Hydraulic Ports. job sites: 6. Insert the mast pole in the holder until it • Choose a location for the Rotating Laser where rests
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SYSTEMS fEATURES AND bASIC OPERATION Set-Up for Level Grading If the job site is to be level, the set-up of the Rotating Laser is simple. Since no slope is required in either axis, the Rotating Laser does not need to be aligned. The Rotating Laser will provide a level plane of laser light in all directions. 1. Locate the Rotating Laser following the guidelines above. 2. Apply power to the Rotating Laser. Level the Figure 6. Method One: Align Rotating Laser with Grade Rotating Laser (some
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SYSTEMS fEATURES AND bASIC OPERATION • If the Rod Eye Receiver indicates the 4. Roughly align one of the axis to the grade plane of laser light is too high or too stakes by sighting over the top of the low, have a second person rotate the Rotating Laser (Refer to Figure 7). Rotating Laser on the tripod in small 5. Set both the counters on the Rotating Laser steps until the Rod Eye Receiver indi- to the requred percent of grade (If needed, cates “On Grade.” see the Rotating Laser Operat
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SYSTEMS fEATURES AND bASIC OPERATION 7. Align the plane of laser light. benching a. Algnthe bottomof a Grade Rod to the 1. Move the machine to an area which is close mark on the far grade stake. to finish grade or, using the manual controls on the control system, grade a small area b. Check the Rod Eye Receiver. close to finish grade. • If the Rod Eye Receiver indicates “On Grade,” the plane of laser light is NOTE: Finish grade can be checked several times aligned at the cor
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SYSTEMS fEATURES AND bASIC OPERATION 2. Find an area to be graded that is close to • In some situations, the automatic control specified grade. Start the skid steer or tractor, system may require a cut deeper than the engage the auxiliary hydraulics and move machne can handle. Themach ne may the unit to that location. Manually raise or lose traction, stall the engine, or the wheel lower the Laser Grading Box’s cutting edge frame wll be lfted off the ground to the until it is even wit
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TROUbLESHOOTING SyMPtoM PoteNtial CauSe ReMeDy LaserGrading Box does not raise Control Panelnot turned on. Applypower . orlower . No hydraulic flow to Laser Grad- Ensure hydrauliccontrol handle ingBox. of skid steer ortractor is in correctposition. Ensure auxiliary hydraulicsare ON or in continuous flow mode. Cablesnot connected correctly. Referto the automatic control systemdocumentation. Move directional valvespool manually usin
