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For Serial Numbers 34000 and higher.
T20-030.07
PN 013900 Rev.D2
PN 339570 Rev.D2
Eng. 12/ 12/ 12

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  • Page 1 For Serial Numbers 34000 and higher. T20-030.07 PN 013900 Rev.D2 PN 339570 Rev.D2 Eng. 12/ 12/ 12...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Taking a Load Up a Stairs............3.06 Taking a Load Down a Stairs............ 3.07 Storage Procedure and Battery Care......... 3.08 Section 4 - LE-Series PowerMate Component Identification LE-Series Replacement Component Drawing......4.01 LE-Series Replacement Component List......... 4.02 LE-Series with Battery Switch Component Drawing....
  • Page 3 Read the Operating Manual completely. Only competent, trained operators may use this equipment. Training is essential to understanding all the features and capabilities of your PowerMate, and ensure good safe work practices.   Training courses are available through L P INTERNATIONAL INC., please call 1-800-697-6283 1.01...

  • Page 4: Delivery And Warranty Registration

    If required, make note of any deficiencies on the Delivery Acceptance Form. Registering your unit for the Warranty can be done online at www.powermate.info. Click on Service, fill in the required fields under Warranty and click Send Now.

  • Page 5: Operator Training Guideline

    PowerMate Operation Manual OPERATOR TRAINING ® The PowerMate LE-Series Model has been tested and inspected by both the manufacturer and the distributor to ensure the quality of manufacture and operation. The equipment is delivered by the distributor, fully assembled and ready for use.

  • Page 6: Hazard Graphical Symbols

    Safety of the operator and surrounding environment must be considered at all times. ® To that end, safety labelling on the PowerMate must be maintained to provide legible safety information. Clean the labels with soap and water. Do not use solvent- based cleaners because they may damage the labels.
  • Page 7 ® PowerMate Operation Manual MANDATORY SAFETY LABEL PLACEMENT Standard LE-1/LE-2 PowerMate Units   PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 055840C DECAL LS DISTRIBUTED BY LP 065870/80 DECAL MAINTENANCE LE-1/LE-2 055830 DECAL LS LOAD DOWN/UP 055850A DECAL LS ON/OFF 055820B DECAL LS CHARGER PLUG...

  • Page 8: Mandatory Safety Decal Placement

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual MANDATORY SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT For LE-1/LE-2 PowerMate Units with Battery Switch   PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 065870/80 DECAL MAINTENANCE LE-1/LE-2 055820B DECAL LS CHARGER PLUG 055830 DECAL LS LOAD DOWN/UP 055850A DECAL LS ON/OFF...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

      READ THE MANUAL (Mandatory)   ® Read all safety and operating instructions before anyone operates your PowerMate ® Unit. Use the PowerMate unit only as described in this manual. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference. Ensure they are readily available.

  • Page 10: Safety Inspection

    Always use the recommended number of operators for a load. ® Check the work site. Inspect the area to be traversed with the PowerMate unit. Avoid debris, rough surfaces, pot holes, bumps, steep grades, etc.. Avoid spills of any kind, slippery surfaces, soft ground, and standing water.

  • Page 11: Loading Safety

    LOADING SAFETY   ® CAUTION: Never lift a load that is over the rated capacity of the PowerMate unit. Estimate the weight and center of gravity position of the load and refer to the unit Load Capacity Chart to ensure the load is within the loading envelope. The capacity may be limited by the weight and strength of the operator(s).

  • Page 12: Battery Safety

    (foot) with the ground to act as a brake. Do not allow the loaded ® ® PowerMate to attain an un-controllable speed. When moving a PowerMate unit down a stair without a load, always push the wheels off the step before lowering the wheels to the next step.
  • Page 13   ® CAUTION: Only use the supplied charger on PowerMate products. The charger units supplied by L P International are internally protected against battery polarity reversal and overload. This limits potential damage to the charger. However, the charger does not protect against shorting or overload of external wiring or of the battery being ®...
  • Page 14 CHARGING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued   ® CAUTION: Do not operate the PowerMate unit while connected to the charger. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in anyway.

  • Page 15: Le-Series Powermate Charging Instruction

    Battery Charger at all times, ensuring a fully charged unit when called upon. In any case, the Circuit Breaker Toggle ® should always be in the off (down) position when the PowerMate is not in use.  ...

  • Page 16: Load Recommendation Instructions

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual LOAD RECOMMENDATION INSTRUCTIONS   The following Load Recommendation Chart (next page) outlines the recommended maximum weight that can be moved safely by one operator in three different moving configurations.   On and off vehicles or loading docks.

  • Page 17: Load Recommendation Chart

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual LE-SERIES LOAD RECOMMENDATION CHART TAILGATE LIFTING STAIRCLIMBING FLAT SURFACE MOVING   150 lbs 150 lbs 200 lbs 200 lbs 91 kgs 91 kgs 68 kgs 68 kgs 150 lbs 150 lbs 200 lbs 200 lbs 91 kgs...

  • Page 18: Loading Onto A Vehicle Or Loading Dock

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual LOADING ONTO A VEHICLE OR LOADING DOCK   1. Place the equipment in a safe well balanced position with the load carriage between the heelplate and the main frame wheels. 2. Locate the equipment with the heelplate and main frame wheels out from the rear of the vehicle or the edge of the loading dock.

  • Page 19: Unloading From A Vehicle Or Loading Dock

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual UNLOADING FROM A VEHICLE OR LOADING DOCK   1. Place the equipment in a safe well balanced position with the load carriage between the heelplate and the main frame wheels. 2. Locate the equipment at the edge of the vehicle/loading dock with the heelplate overhanging and clear of the edge.

  • Page 20: Taking A Load Up A Stairs

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual TAKING A LOAD UP STAIRS   1. Place the equipment in a safe well balanced position with the load carriage between the heelplate and the main frame wheels. 2. Locate the equipment with the heelplate and main frame wheels out from the first step.

  • Page 21: Taking A Load Down A Stairs

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual TAKING A LOAD DOWN STAIRS   1. Place the equipment in a safe well balanced position with the load carriage between the heelplate and the main frame wheels. 2. Locate the equipment at the top of the stairs with the heelplate overhanging and clear off the top step.
  • Page 22 ® PowerMate Operation Manual STORAGE PROCEDURE   If the equipment is not to be used for an extended period of time (over 3 months) then the following storage procedure should be completed by a knowledgeable service person.   1. Remove the drive screw guard(s). Extend the main frames fully. Clean and lubricate the drive screws with light machine oil.
  • Page 23 36.2 36.1 POWERMATE MODEL LE-1, LE-2 PN 013500 Rev.D2 REPLACEMENT COMPONENT DRAWING 1st sheet of 013500 Eng. 12/ 12/ 12 4.01...
  • Page 25 ® PowerMate Operation Manual DETAIL A POWERMATE MODEL LE-1, LE-2 with BATTERY SWITCH REPLACEMENT COMPONENT DRAWING   PN 013500 Rev.D2 EC 1st sheet of 013500 EC 4.03 Eng. 12/ 12/ 12...

  • Page 27: Screw Assembly

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual Note: Concave side towards Ballnut Bracket. PARTS LIST DETAIL A ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION Pin Brake Washer(6) to Drive 110450 BRAKE CAP L-SERIES Screw(20) with Roll Pin(7). 050840 WASHER THRUST BRONZE .060 050140 WASHER THRUST STEEL 1/2".090...

  • Page 29: Screw Assembly L-2, Le-2

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual DETAIL A Parts List ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 110450 BRAKE CAP L-SERIES 050840 WASHER THRUST BRONZE .060 050140 WASHER THRUST STEEL 1/2".090 150940 WASHER RETAINER 050800 BRAKE SPRING 050820 WASHER TOP BRAKE DRIVE 051680 ROLL PIN SPIROL 3/16"x 1 1/8"...

  • Page 31: Bearing Override Kit

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual PARTS LIST PART No. DESCRIPTION 050040 WASHER 5/8"PLATE ZINC 050120 BEARING THRUST STEEL 050830 WASHER DISC SPRING 5/8" 050175 050920 WASHER THRUST STEEL 1/2"x .060 100700 URETHANE BUMPER 1/2"L x 5/8"ID 050174 050174 CARDBOARD ARBOR 050175...

  • Page 32: Maintenance After Every Year Of Operation

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual MAINTENANCE AFTER EVERY YEAR OF OPERATION   This equipment is designed for use as a heavy duty lifting device. To ensure operator safety and continuing trouble free operation, have the equipment thoroughly checked by a trained and competent service person at least once a year. This maintenance should be performed using the following procedure.
  • Page 33 ® PowerMate Operation Manual MAINTENANCE AFTER EVERY YEAR OF OPERATION continued   13. Replace the 2 rubber grips on the heelplate of the outer frame. 14. Remove the control handle assembly and replace the two pushbuttons. 15. Check that all electrical wire connections are secure 16.
  • Page 34 ® PowerMate Operation Manual Procedure for Repairing the LE-Series Drive Screw Assembly   NOTE: Read all instructions carefully before attempting to make repairs to any part of the drive screw assembly. Refer to the Screw Assembly Drawing. For this procedure, it will be necessary to remove any accessories like an extended toeplate, strap bars, etc.

  • Page 35: Override Bearing Assembly

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual OVERRIDE BEARING ASSEMBLY   1. Remove the brake assembly as outlined in the Brake Assembly Procedure. Continue the disassembly by removing the bearing retainer (12), two steel thrust washers (11), steel thrust bearing (9), two plate washer (13), and the urethane bumper (14).

  • Page 36: Procedure To Reassemble Machine

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual PROCEDURE TO RE-ASSEMBLE MACHINE   1. Turn the stairclimber drive screw (20) so the ballnut (19) is positioned approximately halfway along the drive screw (20). Slide the outer frame over the inner frame from the handle end.

  • Page 37: Ballnut Removal And Replacement

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual BALLNUT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT   Spring Clip PROCEDURE:  1. T o begin, the scre w assem bly m ust be rem oved from the unit. F ollo w the proced ure for D rive S cre w rem oval a nd replacem ent.

  • Page 39: Bottom Rubber Guard Replacement

    - Two 2" C-clamps.   1. Extend PowerMate unit approximately 15" and rest the unit face down(wheels up) on a suitable work surface. The floor may also be used. Note: The view above is shown as the toeplate only for clarity.

  • Page 40: Switch/Charge Plug Replacement

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual SWITCH/CHARGE PLUG REPLACEMENT LE-1   Handle not shown this side for clarity. PROCEDURE:   NOTE: Remove the fuse and de-activate the circuit breaker prior to any maintainance on this equipment.   1. Remove the four 10-24NC Screws(Item 1), Brake Handle Guide(Item 2), five 8-32NC Screws (Item 3), five Clips(Item 4), and the Wheel Brake Handle(Item 5).

  • Page 41: Strapbar Assembly For L-Series

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 310130 STRAP BAR ALUMINUM L-1 L-2 310040 CAM FINAL PAINT 302110 CAM HANDLE FINAL PAINT 050990 SCREW HEXSOC SET 5/16-18 x 5/16 110020D STRAPBAR CONNECTOR LS 050610 NUT 1/4-20 RING LOCK ZINC...

  • Page 42: Le-Series Wiring Diagram

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual ® POWERMATE LE-SERIES WIRING DIAGRAM   Stair Climber Stair Climber Load Down Load Up Push Push Button Button Switch Switch Stacker Rocker Switch Toggle Switch DPST Stair Climber Stacker Motor Motor Charger "X"Terminal Plug Buzzer Fuse...
  • Page 43 ® PowerMate Operation Manual ® POWERMATE LE-SERIES WITH BATTERY DISCONNECT - WIRING DIAGRAM   SWITCH BATTERY Stair Climber Stair Climber DISCONNECT Load Down Load Up Push Push Button Button Switch Switch Stacker Rocker Switch Toggle Switch Charger DPST Stair Plug...
  • Page 44 ® PowerMate Operation Manual L E - S E R I E S S P E C I F I C A T I O N S A N S I / C S A M o d e l...

  • Page 45: Section 6 - Specifications

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual STAIR CLIMBER SOLIDSTATE CONTROLLER   The Stair Climber Solid State Controller is a fully solid state Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) controller. Its advanced microprocessor based control implements a state-of the-art power MOSFET motor drive. Advanced features provide improved functionality, smoother operation, reduced mechanical stress, and protects against abuse and system faults.

  • Page 46: Battery Specifications

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual POWERMATE BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS   dryfit from Sonnenschein. dryfit-the name dryfit technology was invented by that has a Sonnenschein. synonym for a future-oriented battery generation Solid advantages point-by-point: Tested and found to be good! Sonnenschein dryfit batteries •...

  • Page 47: Battery Charger Remote Installation

    Determine the position in the vehicle the PowerMate Unit will be using as it's charging station. The Battery Charger should be mounted in a position that will allow visibility of the charger and give easy access for the charger output wire (6 feet) and charge plug to the PowerMate Unit.

  • Page 49: Section 8 - Accessories

      IN-VEHICLE CHARGER   Perfect for moving heavy loads The MobileCharge 12E charges your PowerMate from the across gravel, grass, mud, snow, vehicle 12V system. When the vehicle if off, it will continue delivering to new construction to charge for 2.5 hrs, protecting the vehicle battery. The sites and row housing.
  • Page 50 BATTERY CHARGER SEALED BATTERY PACK   12V 26Ah   Solidstate charger with automatic shut-off. Safe to leave plugged into the PowerMate For LE-Series Units Ser. No. 30550 and higher. at all times. Will not overcharge the battery.   050390 410190...

  • Page 51: Warranty

    PowerMate Operation Manual Warranty ® Every PowerMate Safety Moving System supplied by L P INTERNATIONAL INC. including accessories, with the exception of batteries, straps and shear pins is guaranteed against faulty workmanship and defective materials for a period of one year from date of purchase, when given normal use and maintenance in accordance with operation manual.
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  • Page 53: Declaration Of Conformity

    L P INTERNATIONAL INC. Box 696, 151 Savannah Oaks Dr Brantford ON CA N3T 5P9 declares that the apparatus: ® PowerMate Model Serial ¹ conforms to the protection requirements of Council directive: 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to machinery directive and electromagnetic compatibility.

  • Page 54: Daily Maintenance Schedule

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual DAILY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE   NOTE: If attempting any service repair work disconnect the battery by depressing the toggle on the circuit breaker.    Inspect unit frame for structural damage.    Inspect wheels and tires. Grease the wheels if required. Ensure the cotter pins are in place.

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