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Owner’s Manual PalletPal Level Loader Model # ______________________________________________ Serial # ______________________________________________ Placed in Service ______________________________________ Southworth Products Corp P.O. Box 1380, Portland, Maine 04104-1380 Phone 800/743-1000 or 207/878-0700 Fax 207/797-4734 www.SouthworthProducts.com Service@SouthworthProducts.com NOVEMBER 2016...
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360 models including standard finish steel and special finishes like epoxy or hot dipped galvanized. The PalletPal 360° was introduced in June 2011, and if your unit looks like this you have the correct PalletPal 360°owner's manual. If your unit looks like this DO NOT use this manual.
In the interest of safety, please read this whole manual carefully. Be familiar with the contents of this manual before you install or use the PalletPal unit. If you are not sure of the proper procedure to be followed, please call Southworth Products Corporation for more information.
It is the responsibility of the user/purchaser to advise the manufacturer where deflection may be critical to the application. Repairs All repairs shall be made by qualified personnel in conformance with Southworth’s instruc- tions. Operators Only trained personnel and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate the positioner.
PalletPal unit, and provided appropriate instructions or precautions which should be taken to avoid these hazards. In some cases, Southworth has also pointed out the consequences which may occur if Southworth’s instructions or precautions are not followed.
(Caution = Yellow Background) NOTICE is used to address practices not related to per- sonal injury. (Notice = Blue Background) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (or equivalent) signs indicate safety-related instructions or procedures. (Safety Instructions = Green Background) PALLETPAL 360 OWNER'S MANUAL...
Keep the area around the unit clean. Do not allow any dirt, debris, spilled oil, or excess grease to collect. These materials may cause you to slip while the unit is operating, and you Fig. 2. Pinch Points may be injured. PALLETPAL 360 OWNER'S MANUAL...
If you see signs of dam- age, tell the trucker. Also make a note of this on the shipping Unpacking the PalletPal 360 papers which you are asked to sign. Before you start to install the unit, check for local codes Choose the place where you want to use the unit.
(1:25), but the surface must be smooth If you have any questions about the steps in the instal- and solid. lation process, please call Southworth Customer Service at 1-800-743-1000. CAUTION! The unit must be installed on a smooth flat surface.
Remove the linch pin and remove the pivot pin. Lay the free end of the shock absorber down. Fig. 6 With the help of an assistant, lift the top frame until it hits the upper latch stops. PALLETPAL 360 OWNER'S MANUAL...
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Fig. 9 Insert either end Alignment of the large or- ange spring into the lower pocket on the front of unit. Be sure the bot- tom spring coil is positioned outside the alignment tab as shown. PALLETPAL 360 OWNER'S MANUAL...
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It will "snap" into position when completely in the pocket. Fig. 13 Fig. 12 INCORRECT CORRECT Spring NOT fully inserted into pocket Fully inserted into pocket PALLETPAL 360 OWNER'S MANUAL...
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Fig. 14 Remove the shock absorber pivot pin. Push down on top frame until latches engage. (Both latches will drop into place). Fig. 15 Reinstall the shock absorber pivot pin and linch pin. PALLETPAL 360 OWNER'S MANUAL...
Check the linch pin at the top of the shock absorber. These checks are very important. The PalletPal 360 is now ready for use! PALLETPAL 360 OWNER'S MANUAL...
Be sure the load is centered on the unit. WARNING! If the load is off-center, it may shift when the Fig. 20 rotating ring is turned. You may be hurt or the Unloading Manually unit or load may be damaged. PALLETPAL 360 OWNER'S MANUAL...
Shock absorber pivot pin to be used to chock lift as Fig. 22 needed, ensure no load on unit see page 13, paragraph Unloading with a Fork Lift 5, figure 8. PALLETPAL 360 OWNER'S MANUAL...
Wear or metal flaking from un- Normal condition caused by work-hard- No repair necessary. This derside of rotating ring. ening of metal. will stop once the rotator ring wears in. PALLETPAL 360 OWNER'S MANUAL...
Ordering Replacement Parts Southworth has carefully chosen the components in your unit to be the best available for the purpose. Replacement parts should be identical to the original equipment. Southworth will not be responsible for equipment failures resulting from the use of incorrect replacement parts or from unauthorized modifications to the unit.
WARRANTY Southworth Products Corp warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for the life of the product providing claim is made in writing. This warranty shall not cover modified designs for special applications, failure or defective...
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