EP Equipment EPT20-20RA, Operation Manual

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Page 3: ... repair adjust and inspect truck 3 Before leaving the truck Do not park the truck on an incline Fully lower the load forks Set the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key 4 Before starting to operate truck Be in operating position Place directional control in neutral Before operating truck check functions of lift systems directional control speed control steering warning devices and brak...

Page 4: ...Truck shall be kept in a clean condition to minimize fire hazards facilitate detection of loose or detective parts 11 Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe truck operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval Capacity operation and maintenance plates or decals shall be changed accordingly ...

Page 5: ...ssioning 11 2 1Transport 11 2 2Using the Truck for the First Time 11 2 3During brake in 12 3 Operation 3 Operation 3 Operation 3 Operation 13 3 1Safety Regulations for the Operation of Forklift Trucks 13 3 2 Operate and run the truck 14 3 2 1 Preparing 14 3 2 2 Travel 14 3 3 3Lifting transporting and depositing loads 16 3 3 4Parking the truck securely 17 4 Battery 4 Battery 4 Battery 4 Battery Mai...

Page 6: ...7 5 3 3 Maintenance Instructions 28 5 4Decommissioning the industrial truck 30 5 4 1Prior to decommissioning 30 5 4 2 Restoring the truck to operation after decommissioning 31 5 5Safety checks to be performed at regular intervals and following any unusual incidents 31 5 6Final de commissioning disposal 32 6 Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting 33 ...

Page 7: ...as any natural or legal person who either uses the industrial truck himself or on whose behalf it is used In special cases e g leasing or renting the proprietor is considered the person who in accordance with existing contractual agreements between the owner and user of the industrial truck is charged with operational duties The proprietor must ensure that the truck is used only for the purpose it...

Page 8: ...a tiller operated electric pallet truck with a folding operator platform and side arms The truck is designed for lifting and transporting goods on a level surface The truck can pick up outside the load wheel area open bottom or diagonal board pallets as well as roll cages The capacity of the truck is shown on the data plate or the data capacity plate Qmax ...

Page 9: ...s Assemblies Item Description Item Description 1 Travel switch 7 Caster wheel 2 Tiller 8 Drive wheel 3 Key switch 9 Pressure sensitive mat 4 Battery discharge indicator 10 Folding operator platform 5 Emergency brake switch 11 Ram protection 6 Side arm ...

Page 10: ...emoving the key prevents the truck from being switched on by unauthorised personnel 11 Lower button Lowers load forks 12 Lift button Raises load forks 13 Travel switch Controls the driving speed and direction 14 Warning signal button Triggers a warning signal 15 Collision safety switch Safety function which when activated forces the truck to reverse until the switch restored to neutral ...

Page 11: ...ng Red Standard battery residual capacity 0 20 Battery Discharge for 70 A flashing red show on storage battery charge warning Battery Discharge for 80 Two flashing reds show on battery charge used up warning Lifting is now inhibited The battery must be charged Operating Operating Operating Operating hours hours hours hours display display display display Display range between 0 0 and 99 999 0 hour...

Page 12: ...on Identification Identification points points points points and and and and data data data data plates plates plates plates Item Description 1 Logo decal 2 Decal hook up caution 3 Hook decal 4 Plate data 5 Decal operation warning 6 AC power decal ...

Page 13: ...e truck or ordering spare parts always quote the truck serial number 9 MODEL MODEL MODEL MODEL NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EPT EPT EPT EPT 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 R R R R A A A A Electric pallet truck AC Power Walk Capacity 20 2000 kg 1 4 Standard 1 4 Standard 1 4 Standard 1 4 Standard Version Version Version Version Specifications Specifications Specifications Spec...

Page 14: ...m s Lowering speed laden 0 057 m s unladen 0 057 m s Maximum gradeability S2 5 min laden 8 unladen 16 Service brake Electromagnetic Service weight Incl battery 670 kg Axle loading laden operator load side 1066 1604 kg Axle loading unladen operator load side 546 124 kg Motor rating power Drive 1 5 Kw Lift 2 2 Kw Tyre type PU PU Tyre size operator side Ф230 75 Tyre size load side 2 Ф85 70 Balance wh...

Page 15: ...rk height lowered 85 mm h14 Height of tiller arm in operating position min 1150 mm max 1470 mm l1 Overall length 1860 1930 mm l2 Length to face of forks 710 mm b1 Overall width 730 mm s Fork dimensions Thickness 55 55 mm e Width 170 170 mm l Length 1150 1220 mm b5 Fork spread 540 685 mm m2 Ground clearance 35 mm Wa Outer turning radius 1700 1725 mm Ast Aisle width 1000 1200 pallet crossways 2400 m...

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Page 17: ... as possible and then stop the truck 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2Using Using Using Using the the the the Truck Truck Truck Truck for for for for the the the the First First First First Time Time Time Time Only operate the truck with battery current Rectified AC current will damage the electronic components Cable connections to the battery tow leads must be less than 6 m Preparing the truck for operation after ...

Page 18: ...ven below should be observed while the machine is in a stage of 100 hours of operation 1 Must prevent the new battery from over discharging when early used Please charging when remain power less than 20 2 Perform specified preventive maintenance services carefully and c ompletely 3 Avoid sudden stop starts or turns 4 Oil changes and lubrication are recommended to do earlier than specified 5 Limite...

Page 19: ...or the truck during the time it is in use He shall prevent unauthorised persons from driving or operating the truck It is forbidden to carry passengers or lift personnel Damage and Faults The supervisor must be immediately informed of any damage or faults to the forklift truck Trucks not safe for operation e g wheel or brake problems must not be used until they have been rectified Repairs Repairs ...

Page 20: ...itch is depressed Insert the key in the key switch and turn it to the right as far as it will go position ON Test the warning button The truck is now operational The battery discharge indicator indicates the existing battery charge status Test the braking operation of the tiller 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 Travel Travel Travel Travel We distinguish between two travel modes Truck with a folding operato...

Page 21: ...Steering Steering Steering Steering In narrow bends the driver extends beyond the geometry of the truck Move the tiller 5 to the left or right Braking Braking Braking Braking The brake pattern of the truck depends largely on the ground conditions The driver must take this into account when operating the truck ...

Page 22: ... Pull Emergency brake swich 11 up The circuit is interrupted all electrical functions are cut out and the truck automatically brakes magnetic brake 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3Lifting Lifting Lifting Lifting transporting transporting transporting transporting and and and and depositing depositing depositing depositing loads loads loads loads Unsecured Unsecured Unsecured Unsecured and and and and incor...

Page 23: ...k truck securely securely securely securely When you leave the truck it must be securely parked even if you only intend to leave it for a short time Do not park the truck on an incline Fully lower the load forks Set the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key Drawing back the emergency brake switch Fold in the folding side arm Do not reach between the operator platform and the truck pane...

Page 24: ...nd naked flames must be avoided when working with batteries Wherever a truck is parked for charging there shall be no inflammable material or operating fluids capable of creating sparks within 2 metres around the truck The area must be well ventilated Fire protection equipment must be provided Protection Protection Protection Protection against against against against electric electric electric el...

Page 25: ...harging the tops of the battery cells must be exposed to provide sufficient ventilation Do not place any metal objects on the battery Before charging check all cables and plug connections for visible signs of damage Forbid add water to battery directly Before start and finish charging to make sure power is turn OFF It is essential to follow the safety regulations of the battery and charging statio...

Page 26: ...e battery panel carefully and slowly Do not reach between the battery panel and the chassis 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5Battery Battery Battery Battery maintenance maintenance maintenance maintenance Do Do Do Do not not not not overuse overuse overuse overuse battery battery battery battery If you use up the energy of battery till the forklift immovability you will shorten its working hours Shower for battery ...

Page 27: ... followed Batteries contain an acid solution which is poisonous and corrosive Therefore always wear protective clothing and eye protection when carrying out work on batteries Above all avoid any contact with battery acid Nevertheless should clothing skin or eyes come in contact with acid the affected parts should be rinsed with plenty of clean water where the skin or eyes are affected call a docto...

Page 28: ...enance 5 2Maintenance 5 2Maintenance 5 2Maintenance Safety Safety Safety Safety Regulations Regulations Regulations Regulations Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance personnel personnel personnel personnel Industrial trucks must only be serviced and maintained by the manufacturer s trained personnel The manufacturer s service department has field technicians specially trained for these t...

Page 29: ...airing or replacing hydraulic electric or electronic components or assemblies always note the truck specific settings Tyres Tyres Tyres Tyres The quality of tyres affects the stability and performance of the truck When replacing factory fitted tyres only used original manufacturer s spare parts as otherwise the data plate specifications will not be kept When changing wheels and tyres ensure that t...

Page 30: ...ions They must be reduced accordingly if the truck is to be used in conditions of extreme dust temperature fluctuations or multiple shifts The following maintenance checklist states the tasks and intervals after which they should be carried out Maintenance intervals are defined as W Every 50 service hours at least weekly A Every 500 operating hours B Every 1000 operating hours or at least annually...

Page 31: ...tors and relays 2 7 Frame leakage test 2 8 Test cable and motor attachments 2 9 Check carbon brush wear replace if necessary Power supply 3 1 Visually inspect battery 3 2 Check battery cable connections are secure grease terminals if necessary 3 3 Check acid density acid level and battery voltage Travel 4 1 Check motor suspension 4 2 Check the transmission for noise and leakage 4 3 Replace gear oi...

Page 32: ...c system 6 4 Check that hose and pipe lines and their connections are secure check for leaks and damage 6 5 Check cylinders and piston rods for damage and leaks and make sure they are secure 6 6 Check hydraulic oil level 6 7 Replace hydraulic oil filter 6 8 Replace hydraulic oil 6 9 Check wheels for wear and damage Agreed performan ce levels 7 1 Lubricate truck in accordance with Lubrication Sched...

Page 33: ...28 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule ...

Page 34: ...be removed immediately with suitable bonding agents and the bonding agent consumable mixture must be disposed of in accordance with regulations Code Description Used for A HM46 Hydraulic system B Grease Polylube GA352P Lubrication C GL 85W 90 Gear case 5 3 3 5 3 3 5 3 3 5 3 3 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions Prepare Prepare Prepare...

Page 35: ...nt panel see Section 6 3 Check hydraulic oil level in hydraulic reservoir 2 There are markings 1 on the hydraulic reservoir The oil level should lie between the max and min markings when the forks are lowered If necessary add hydraulic oil of the correct grade up to the max mark for hydraulic oil specification see Section 5 Check Check Check Check transmission transmission transmission transmissio...

Page 36: ...trial industrial industrial truck truck truck truck If the industrial truck is to be decommissioned for more than two months e g foroperational reasons it must be parked in a frost free and dry location and allnecessary measures must be taken before during and after decommissioning as described On decommissioning the truck must be jacked up so that all the wheels are clear of the ground This is th...

Page 37: ...e operating controls by applying them repeatedly Perform several brake tests immediately after re commissioning the truck 5 5Safety 5 5Safety 5 5Safety 5 5Safety checks checks checks checks to to to to be be be be performed performed performed performed at at at at regular regular regular regular intervals intervals intervals intervals and and and and following following following following any an...

Page 38: ...ctified A test plate is attached to the truck as proof that it has passed the safety inspection This plate indicates the due date for the next inspection 5 6Final 5 6Final 5 6Final 5 6Final de commissioning de commissioning de commissioning de commissioning disposal disposal disposal disposal Final proper decommissioning or disposal of the truck must be performed in accordance with the regulations...

Page 39: ...y fuse Truck in charge mode Check the battery connector and connect if necessary Set key switch to I Check battery charge charge battery if Necessary Test fuses Interrupt charging Load can not be lifted Charge capacity below 20 40 Hydraulic oil level too low Excessive load Charging the battery Check the hydraulic oil level Note maximum capacity see data plate If the fault cannot be rectified after...