In the interest of safety, please read this whole manual carefully. Please understand the material in this manual before you install, use, or service the PUN unit. If you have any questions about any of the instructions in this manual, please contact Southworth Products Corp.
Inspected the device for proper operation and condition. Any suspect item shall be carefully examined and a determination made by a qualified person as to whether it constitutes a hazard. All items not in conformance with Southworth’s specification shall be corrected before further use of the equipment.
If the middle or back edge of the bottom plate touches the floor before the front edge of the bucket, the machine may try to raise itself off the floor causing damage to the machine. This can happen if the floor surface is not flat. Southworth Products PUN Manual...
1. Install the power unit. Run the hydraulic line between the power unit and the PUN but do not make the connections yet. Be sure that the hydraulic line is protected from passing traffic, and that it will not be damaged.
This unit requires three-phase 460V AC. This voltage can kill you. Don’t work with the electrical parts unless you are a qualified electrician. • The fuses or circuit breakers are designed to reduce any fire hazard. Be sure to install the fuses or circuit breakers. Southworth Products PUN Manual...
Operation To avoid death or serious injury: • Only trained and/or qualified personnel may operate the machine. • Crush, pinch, and shear points exist; keep hands, feet, and loose clothing away from moving parts. Southworth Products PUN Manual...
Loading will disrupt the photoeyes causing the GUARD RESET light to turn on. 6. Press the GUARD RESET button. If the photoeyes do not detect an obstruction the GUARD RESET light will turn off and the machine will be ready to operate. Southworth Products PUN Manual...
1. To stop and correct and automatic motion started in error. Turning the selector switch to MANUAL position will stop all automatic motion. The machine can be manually operated with the UP and DOWN buttons to return the machine to a particular starting position. Southworth Products PUN Manual...
2. To test and diagnose problems with the machine by using the UP and DOWN buttons Operational Sequence Illustration FULLY LOWERED POSITION TILTED TO TILT UP PROXIMITY SWITCH FULL TILT & FULL RAISED POSITION Southworth Products PUN Manual...
Be sure that it is operating smoothly and properly before returning it to regular operation. Optional Support Stands The PUN Support Stands shall not be used for hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical maintenance. Read and understand the Support Stand Use Procedure before using the support stands.
6.2.1. Weekly Maintenance • On the tilt mechanism and dump mechanism, check all of the hydraulic fittings and hoses, and repair as necessary. Sometimes the fittings can be worked loose by the vibrations in the hydraulic system. Southworth Products PUN Manual...
If the labels are missing, or if they have been painted over, replace them. Troubleshooting To avoid death or serious injury: • All maintenance, repair, and diagnosis shall be performed by trained and/or qualified personnel only. Southworth Products PUN Manual...
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The coupling between the pump and mo- Remove the pump as described in this section. tor may be missing. Check to see that the coupling is in place. Southworth Products PUN Manual...
If the photo eye is properly aligned and is not blocked, with the beam returning from the reflector, the LED will light. If the photo-eye cannot see the reflector, or the beam is blocked, the LED will be out. If necessary, move the reflector until the LED lights. Southworth Products PUN Manual...
(a few Ohms). If the meter shows no resistance, the coil may be shorted. Substitute a coil which is known to be good. If the meter shows an infinitely high resistance, the coil should be replaced. Southworth Products PUN Manual...
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A clean place to work which will not be damaged if you spill some oil (especially if repacking the existing cylinder). 2. Lower the bucket completely to the loading position (as discussed earlier). 3. Turn off the electrical power at the main disconnect or circuit breaker. Follow Southworth Products PUN Manual...
5. Remove the piston from the cylinder rod. (Be careful to protect the cylinder rod as you do this. Any burrs on the rod could damage the packing.) Note the position of the piston ring and remove it. Remove the leather BU washer and larger O-ring from the piston. Southworth Products PUN Manual...
Be careful! The cylinder is heavy! Replace the “keeper” and secure it with the button-head cap screws (supplied). Repeat the same procedure to replace and secure the clevis pin for the upper cylinder. Southworth Products PUN Manual...
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Ordering Replacement Parts Southworth has carefully chosen the components in your lift 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 of the machine.
Fill tank to the proper level indicated on tank level / temperature gauge before operating system. Be sure not to overfill and thoroughly clean any spills. • For long term storage make sure all exposed ports and fittings are capped or plugged. Southworth Products PUN Manual...
Hydraulic Connections CONNECT PORT C TO RIGHT CONNECTION CONNECT PORT A TO TOP CONNECTION CONNECT PORT B TO BOTTOM CONNECTION Southworth Products PUN Manual...
Labor is not included. This is buyer’s sole remedy. Except as stated herein, Southworth Products Corp. will not be liable for any loss, injury, or damage to persons or property, nor for direct, indirect, or consequential damage of any kind resulting from failure or defective operation of said material or equipment.
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