BGNR-30 POWERED WALKIE REACH STACKER—OWNER’S MANUAL
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ISSUE DATE: MARCH 16, 2016 REV.0 (PART # 038-969E)
8.4.1 PRIOR TO DECOMMISSIONING
• Thoroughly clean the Reach Truck.
• Check the brakes.
• Check the hydraulic oil level and replenish as necessary (See
8.0 Reach Truck Maintenance).
• Apply a thin layer of oil or grease to any non-painted mechanical
components.
• Lubricate the Reach Truck in accordance with the maintenance
schedule (See 8.3.2 Lubrication Schedule).
• Charge the battery (See 7.3 Charging the Battery).
• Disconnect the battery, clean it and apply grease to the
terminals.
• In addition, follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
• Spay all exposed electrical contacts with a suitable contact
spray.
8.4.2 RESTORING THE REACH TRUCK TO
OPERATION AFTER DECOMMISSIONING
• Thoroughly clean the Reach Truck.
• Lubricate the Reach Truck in accordance with the maintenance
schedule (See 8.3.2 Lubrication Schedule).
• Clean the battery, grease the terminals and connect the battery.
• Charge the battery (See 7.3 Charging the Battery ).
• Check hydraulic oil for condensed water and replace if
necessary.
• Start up the Reach Truck (see 6.2 Operate and Run the Reach
Truck).
If there are switching problems in the electrical system, apply
contact spray to the exposed contacts and remove any oxide
layers on the contacts of the operating controls by applying them
repeatedly.
Perform several brake tests immediately after re-commissioning
the Reach Truck.
Charge every month: Charge the battery.
Battery powered Reach Trucks: The battery must be charged
at regular intervals to avoid depletion of the battery through
self-discharge. The sulfuration would destroy the battery.
WARNING
8.5 SAFETY CHECKS TO BE PERFORMED AT
REGULAR INTERVALS AND FOLLOWING ANY UNUSUAL
INCIDENTS
Carry out a safety check in accordance with national regulations.
EP has a special safety department with trained personnel to carry
out such checks. The Reach Truck must be inspected at least
annually (refer to national regulations) or after any unusual event
by a qualified inspector. The inspector shall assess the condition
of the Reach Truck from purely a safety viewpoint, without regard
to operational or economic circumstances. The inspector shall be
sufficiently instructed and experienced to be able to assess the
condition of the Reach Truck and the effectiveness of the safety
mechanisms based on the technical regulations and principles
governing the inspection of Reach Trucks.
A thorough test of the Reach Truck must be undertaken with regard
to its technical condition from a safety aspect. The Reach Truck
must also be examined for damage caused by possible improper
use. A test report shall be provided. The test results must be kept
for at least the next two inspections.
The owner is responsible for ensuring that faults are immediately
rectified.
A test plate is attached to the Reach Truck as proof that it has
passed the safety inspection. This plate indicates the due date for
the next inspection.
8.6 FINAL DE-COMMISSIONING, DISPOSAL
Final, proper decommissioning or disposal of the Reach Truck
must be performed in accordance with the regulations of the
country of application. In particular, regulations governing the
disposal of batteries, fuels and electronic and electrical systems
must be observed.