MIME-Version: 1.0 Server: CERN/TSX-32 WWW server version 3.0 Date: Wednesday, 17-Dec-97 15:31:02 GMT Content-Type: text/html Content-Length: 13723 Last-Modified: Wednesday, 02-Jul-97 04:08:28 GMT ATHEY Products Corporation - TE4DB Mechanical Sweeper

4 cu. yd. Bottom Dump Sweeper


M-8A Series

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
GUTTER BROOM
PICKUP BROOM
DIRT CONVEYOR
DIRT HOPPER
CONSTANT PRESSURE WATER SYSTEM
PROPULSION ENGINE
VEHICLE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN
STEERING
WHEELS
TIRES
BRAKES
AUXILIARY ENGINE
ENGINE ACCESSORIES
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LIGHTING SYSTEM
CAB
INSTRUMENTATION
HOOD & FENDERS
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM( Auxilliary Engine)
PAINT
MISCELLANEOUS
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
FUEL TANK
WARRANTIES


GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Approx. weight with one gutter broom
Approx. weight with two gutter brooms
Wheel base
Overall length
Width outside gutter broom drive (retracted)
Sweeping Path (one gutter broom)
Sweeping Path (two gutter brooms)
Overall height
Turning radius
Axle capacity - Front
Axle capacity - Rear
15,740 lbs (7017 kg)
16,840 lbs (7639 kg)
116" (2946 mm)
21'-8" (6604 mm)
7'-8" (2337 mm)
7'-6" (2286 mm)
10'-0" (3048 mm)
8'-6" (2591 mm)
18'-0" (5486 mm)
8,000 lbs (3629 kg)
19,000 lbs (8618 kg)


GUTTER BROOM
Type
Diameter
Wearing edge
Speed
Flexibility
Drive
Adjustment
Lift control
Broom material
4-segment plastic disposable
44" (1118 mm)
Steel disc to take curb contact wear
Controled variable forward
Free floating & full sideways oscillation
Full hydraulic
Adjustment for tilt, pressure & wear
Hydraulic
26" wire (660 mm)


PICKUP BROOM
Diameter
Length
Replaceable, Polypropylene broom material
Control
Drive
Mounting
Speed
Bearings
34 1/2" (876 mm)
58" (1473 mm)
26" (660 mm)
Hydraulic lift
Hydraulic motor
Full-floating
Variable
Self aligning


DIRT CONVEYOR
Type
Material (elevator bottom)
Speed
Flexibility
Drive - Forward & Reverse
Adjustment
Lift control
Bearings
Elevator chain, constant radius
chain & sprocket
Elevator jam warning device
Squeegee w/replaceable rubber edging
Bolt-in 2-piece abrasion resistant steel plates
Controled variable forward & reverse
Oscillation for large object passage
Hydraulic motor
2-way positive
Hydraulic
Self-aligning

Steel chain on rubber sprocket
Dash-mounted


DIRT HOPPER
Capacity, Volumetric
Hopper controls
Hopper doors
Hopper full indicator
4 cu. yd. (3.06 cu. m3)
Hydraulic in cab
Bottom dump
Dash-mounted


CONSTANT PRESSURE WATER SYSTEM
Capacity of tank
Water fill hose
Pump

Spray nozzles
Controls
Filter
Water tank
250 gallons (946 L)
15'-0" (4.5m) w/2.5" NST hydant coupling
Re-lubeable bearings with brass centrifugal
impeller, operates with or without water
Across front & over each gutter broom and pickup broom
Independent valves
Plastic housing w/fine mesh screen
Crosslink polyethylene w/manhole cover


PROPULSION ENGINE
Make
Type
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
Compression ratio
Horsepower
Torque
Engine accessories

General Motors Corp.
Diesel, V8 (6.5L)
395 CID (6.5L)
3.82"
3.98"
21.3:1
168 BHP @ 3400 RPM (SAE J-1349)
295 lb. ft. @ 1700 RPM gross (SAE J-1349)
Full flow oil filters, heavy duty dry element air cleaner with
safety element, muffler, mechanical governor


VEHICLE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (PROPULSION ENGINE)
Pump


Belt driven gear pump w/priority port for steering, power
booster brake, 33 micron return line filter, reservoir with
temperature and liquid level gauge.


POWER TRAIN
Allison Transmission Division of General Motors, four forward speeds
and one reverse; manual range selection or automatic shifting.
Oil to air oil cooler.
Rear axel
Ratios
Vehicle governed speed
Helical gears in 2-speed section. Hypoid bevel gears.
9.77:1 (low range) 7.17:1 (high range)
55MPH


STEERING
Integral power steering gear, rack & pinion, recirculating ball nut, manual steering capability.


WHEELS
Number
Type
Bearings
2 front, 2 rear
Heavy duty disc
Single row tapered roller


TIRES
Front
Rear
9R X 22.5 LRF (12 PR)
315/80R X 22.5 LRL (20 PR)


BRAKES
Service
Type
Parking

4 wheel hydraulic split system with hydraulic assist
4 wheel disc
Hand operated, shoe drum located on propeller shaft
63 inches2 (406.4 cm2)


AUXILIARY ENGINE
Make
Type
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
Compression ratio
Horsepower
Torque
Isuzu
Diesel, in-line 4 cyl. C-240
144 cu.in. (2.4L)
4.02 in.(102mm)
3.39 in.(86mm)
20:1
48 HP @ 2400 RPM (SAE J-1349)
115 lb. ft. (156 N. m) @ 2000 RPM (SAE J-1349)


ENGINE ACCESSORIES
Full flow oil filters, mechanical govenor, heavy duty dry element air cleaner with safety element inline fuel filter & muffler


ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Twelve volt negative ground system with 105 amp alternator driven by propulsion engine. Battery: 900 amps CCA, 285 Amp reserve, located in propulsion engine compartment. All circuits protected by manual reset circuit breakers, activated by ignition switched constant duty solenoid (except lights, emergency flasher and brake backup system).


LIGHTING SYSTEM
Headlamps: Halogen, dual beam - 2; taillights - 4; parking lights - 2 amber; stop lamps - 2; turn signals - 4 with hazard switch; backup - 2; clearance - 2 amber; identification - 3 amber; 3 red; side marker - 2 amber, 2 red; gutter broom(s) - 1 each rear broom - 1; cab dome; inside - 1; instruments - 1 each ( excluding hour meter); high beam indicator - 1; license plate - 1; reflectors - 6.


CAB
All steel, suspended at 4 locations to frame by isolated mounts. Double wall doors with vertical sliding windows; weather seal around door edges; safety door latches with key lock; 2-speed electric windshield wipers; windshield washer, fresh air heater & defroster; individual seat w/seat belt; 2 rear view mirrors mounted on hood (one on each side); sunvisors; all vehicle controls in cab on dash or center console. Dual gutter broom models have dual steering wheels, throttle pedals, turn indicator lights, and second seat w/seat belt. Tinted safety glass throughout.


INSTRUMENTATION
Propulsion engine - fuel gauge, coolent temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, voltmeter, speedometer-odometer, tachometer, and hour meter.
Auxilliary engine - fuel gauge, coolent temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, voltmeter, speedometer-odometer, tachometer, and hour meter.


HOOD & FENDERS
Utilized, corrosion resistant, molded & reinforced fiberglass; forward tilting.


HYDRAULIC SYSTEM( Auxilliary Engine)
Triple pump drive driven directly off flywheel. Gera type pumps and internal reduction type motors to drive pickup broom, elevator and gutter brooms. Seperate 2,000 psi (140 kg/cm2) relief valve and 3-position solenoid valve for each function. In-tank 10 micron return line filter and suction side screens. Air to oil cooler in front of radiator. 17 gal. (64L) oil reservoir.


PAINT
Standard color Dupont Imron one coat

MISCELLANEOUS
Combination operator & maintenance manual and parts book.


OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Air conditioner, rear suspension, etc.


FUEL TANK
Common fuel tank, 45 U.S. gallon capacity (170L) for propulsion and auxilliary engines. Fill spouts on each side of unit.


WARRANTIES
Sweeper
Chassis
Engine - Propulsion
Engine - Auxilliary
Rear axle

Transmission
Elevator chain and sprockets

Water tank (polyethylene)
Optional rear axle suspension
Additional warranties available
One (1) year parts, 6 months labor
One (1) year parts, 6 months labor
One (1) year or 12,000 miles
12 months or 1800 hours
Two (2) years unlimited miles
(brakes are excluded)
One (1) year
Two (2) years or 12,000 miles
(pro-rated)
Five (5) years
Five (5) years/600,000 miles
Contact local dealer for particulars


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