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==Frame==
===Tools===
*Jig
*Blocks
*Bolting
**Crescent Wrench
**Wrench (size)
**Ratchet (size)
*Drill/Reamer
*Level
*Square/Triangle
*Mallet/Hammer
*Punch
===Materials===
*Frame Pieces 16x
*Bolts
*Washers
*Nuts
===Steps===
*'''Setup'''
**Allocate Bolts
***Lay out ??? bolts on Assembly Table
***Place two washers on each bolt
***Loosely attach nuts.
*'''Lower Frame Assembly'''
**Place Blocks on assembly area ground
**Place Lower Frame pieces (front-to-back) on Blocks
**Place Lower Frame crossbraces atop the front-to-back pieces
**Align holes
**Bolt Lower Frame together.
**Level the Lower Frame with Level
***Adjust Blocks
*'''Upper Frame Assembly'''
**Mount Vertical Frame Pieces to Lower Frame inner corners
***Tighten loosely. Leave room for play.
**Mount Upper Crossbrace Frame Pieces
**Mount Upper Front-Back Frame Pieces
**Tighten all frame bolts extra-tight.
*Finished!
===Potential Issues===
*Bolt not fitting in hole?
**Ream hole
*Bolt fits, but stuck?
**Loosen nearby bolts, use punch + hammer to force bolt through.
===Successful===
[[Vann Miller]]


==Arms==
==Arms==

Revision as of 21:38, 13 July 2011

LifeTrac Fab
Prepare - Cut - Drill - Misc - Assemble - Weld - Mount - Finish

Topics

Assemble

Arms

LifeTrac Assemble Arms

Hydraulics

LifeTrac Assemble Hydraulics


Arms

Tools

  • Jack
  • Wrench
  • Crescent Wrench
  • WD-40
  • Punch
  • Mallet
  • Hammer


Materials

  • Arm Tubes (2x)
  • Arm Hydraulic Mount Plates (4x)
  • Frame Arm Mounts (2x)
  • Rotational Shaft
  • Crossbrace
    • Crossbrace Mounts (4x)


  • QA Plate
  • Hydraulic Cylinders
    • Short 2x
    • Long 2x
  • Locking Pins
  • Hydraulic Pins 10x
    • Cotter Pins 10x


Safety

  • The arm and frame are HEAVY. ??? tons
    • Be very cautious
    • Wear steel toed boots
    • Block wheels

Steps

  • Lay Arm Tubes on Lifetrac Frame
  • Place QA Plate on ground in front of arms.
  • Lift Arms into position
  • Insert Rotational Shaft through arms and Upper Frame Collars.
  • Lay Arm Crossbrace between arms, on Lower Frame front.
  • Bolt Crossbrace Mounts to Crossbrace
  • Bolt Crossbrace Mounts to Arms (4x)
  • Connect Arms to QA plate.
  • Insert Pins
  • Bolt Hydraulic Mount Plates to Arms (4x)
  • Attach Hydraulic Arm Frame Mounts (2x)
  • Mount Main Hydraulic Cylinders (2x) between Frame Mount and Arm Plates
    • Insert Pins
  • Mount Secondary Hydraulic Cylinders (2x) between QA plate and Arm Plates
    • Insert Pins
  • Insert Cotter Pins into all Pins


Issues

  • Arm Rotation Shaft not gong through?
    • Grind shaft.
    • Ream holes
  • Pins not fitting in hydraulic holes?
    • Grind pins
  • Collars come loose?
    • Mallet, Punch, WD-40
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