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Mobilization TEAR DOWN Set-up
1. Mobilization
cedar rapids 124
install "oversize banner" and ( 2) flags on tractor
hook tractor to jeep
check the tires and hubs on jeep
obtain supervisors approval to hook up to cedar rapids
clean glad hands & king pin
hook tractor & jeep up
untape glad hands
hook up air lines and electrical cord
check tires & hubs on crusher
pull unit to safe area after supervisor approval
check all lights and brakes performance
clean unit for loose stones etc.
install line bumpers
install banners and flags
1 oversize banner on rear
2 flags on the front
2 flags in the middle
2 flags in the rear ( in addition to the oversize)
install strobe light on right rear side
have crushing supervisor look unit over one more time
line up "escort" train
proceed to new site
Driver must know actual height, width, and route. Driver should know that 40 mph provides adequate braking distance, and minimizes damage from debris.
do not exceed speed 40 mph
while maintaining proper distance
check overhead clearance at all times
arrive at new site
check with supervisor
park per instructions
de-flag unit
Primary Crusher Unit 110
Get approval from crushing supervisor to hook up primary
Clean king pin and air lines
couple tractor to primary
untape glad hands
Hook up air and electric lines
raise landing gear
unhook power pack
move crusher to safe area to be cleaned (after approval)
check all lights and brakes performance
check tires and hubs
flag crusher
2 on tractor
2 on side of crusher (1 per side)
2 on rear
have supervisor inspect unit one more time
proceed to new site
Max speed 50 mph
maintain proper distance
check overhead clearances
spot primary at new site
de-flag
Stacker Unit 126
clean any stones or rocks off stacker
check hubs for oil
look for loose lug nuts
look for soft tires
Plug in electrical line
flagging
1 flag left front
2 flags middle, one each side
2 flags rear
"oversize" banner
two flags front of tractor and "oversize" banner
pull slow on rough roads (no suspension)
check and maintain proper height and width clearances
pull to new site
check with supervisor on site
Find level area to drop landing gear
block wheels on stacker
drop landing gear
de-flag
unhook electrical line
uncouple tractor and pull away carefully
Tool Trailer Unit 125
pull trailer to safe area of pit
check brakes, hubs, tires and lights
move to new site under standard posted speeds unless conditions dictate otherwise
ask supervisor about ground plate
spot tool trailer per supervisors instructions, unhook lines drop landing gear and uncouple tractor
Scale Conveyor Unit 132 (and 30" (107), 24" (100) transfer conveyors)
check lights
check brakes (132 only)
hook up safety chain
check pintle is locked
drive to site max 45 mph
Water trailer and test trailer
observe speed limits and road conditions
recheck safety chains and hook up
check hubs, tires, fasteners, hitch and lights
Loader
find level area to break deck on lowboy that is clear of overhead obstructions
pull chains and get approval from supervisor to load loader and gin pole
place gin pole on center of lowboy deck
put loader on deck, lower bucket
hook deck back together
chain down loader with a minimum of 5 load rated chains
tape exhaust pipe and remove antenna
close all windows and latch all doors
attach "oversized" banner on rear with two flags in the middle at the widest point (the bucket)
attach "oversized" banner on the front of the tractor with 2 flags
minimum clearance is 14.5'
travel to new site at max of 45 mph
arrive at new site find flat area with no overhead obstructions to split deck
unchain, de-flag, untape, install antennae
unload loader
remove gin pole from deck (crushing crew)
hook deck back together and pick up chains
Developer Unit 106
check brakes, tires, hubs
flag unit
2 flags front of truck
2 flags rear of unit (either side, typ.)
install light bar and check for proper operation
check once more for rocks
travel to new site (45 mph max)
de-flag and see supervisor for drop location
start engine
lower landing gear to suitable position
remove light bar and air lines
disconnect tractor
Developer stacker Unit 103
flag unit
2 flags on front of truck
2 flags on rear of unit
install light bar and test
check tires and hubs
travel to next site, max speed 45 mph
check with supervisor and get directions for location
lower landing gear, install braces
remove light bar and flagging
block tires
disconnect
2. TEAR DOWN
CEDAR RAPIDS 124
empty crusher
de-energize power
lower stacking conveyor
clean off catwalks
take down spray bar
block cone
put stays on screen
remove top two skirt boards
remove tie off cables
this is a new step at this time
use fall protection
10 foot ladder
unhook the power cords
wrap the cords up
clean out from under the crusher
hook up the loader to the power pack
raise the crusher to remove the screw jacks
remove the screw jacks
this step is done while the catwalks are being cleaned
fold up the front legs
remove blocking & steel pads
spot truck under crusher
Primary Crusher Unit 110
De-energize
Unhook power cords
Take Handrails down
Take ramps out with Loader
Clean primary
Put the stays on
Drop the electrical box down
Roll up cords and place on top of electrical panel/box
Secure with strap
Put Panel up on crusher with loader
Hook loader to power pack
Raise Crusher
take out blocks & plywood and put in feeder (use loader)
Ready for truck
Stacker Unit 126
Wind up the cords
chain up counter weight
loosen belt
lift up one side at a time
take drive chain off and hang on frame
pull pin
swing wheel into travel position
re-pin
shovel off pivot plate
slide hopper to travel position
hook to loader and raise up to proper height
clean 5th wheel plate and pin with shovel
put on truck with loader
follow loader operator instructions
install on belt tie downs Sad