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SilverStone EPT20-20RA Operation Manual

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  • Page 2 Foreword Thanks for your purchasing our pallet truck. This manual is about how to use, operation and maintenance EPT20-20RA/ EPT20-20RAS/EPT20-20RAE. Please operator and whom in charge of the truck must read the manual carefully before operate the truck. We have the right to improve the truck, maybe there are some difference between your product and the description in this manual.
  • Page 3 WARNING! TO PREVENT SETIOUS RISK OF INJURY TO YOUORSELF AND OTHERS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. These truck may become hazardous if adequate maintenance is neglected. Therefore, adequate maintenance facilities, trained personnel and procedures should be provided. Maintenance and inspection shall be performed in conformance with the following practices: 1.
  • Page 4 with good practice. Cylinders, valves and other similar parts shall be checked to assure that "drift" has not developed to the extent that it would create a hazard. 10. Truck shall be kept in a clean condition to minimize fire hazards facilitate detection of loose or detective parts.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Catalog Correct use and application 1. Truck Description......................3 1.1Application........................3 1.2 Assemblies......................... 4 1.2.1Control Handle....................5 1.2.2Key switch......................5 1.2.3Battery discharge indicator................6 1.2.4Emergency brake switch................6 1.3 Identification points and data plates............... 7 1.3.1Truck data plate....................8 1.4.Standard Version Specifications................9 1.4.1Performance data for standard trucks............
  • Page 6 5.3.1Maintenance Checklist................. 29 5.3.2 Lubrication Schedule................... 31 5.3.3 Maintenance Instructions................32 5.4Decommissioning the industrial truck..............35 5.4.1Prior to decommissioning................35 5.4.2 Restoring the truck to operation after decommissioning......35 5.5Safety checks to be performed at regular intervals and following any unusual incidents..........................

  • Page 7: Correct Use And Application

    Correct use and application The “Guidelines for the Correct Use and Application of Industrial Trucks” (VDMA) are supplied with the truck. The guidelines form part of these operating instructions and must be observed. National regulations apply in full. The truck described in the present operator manual is an industrial truck designed for lifting and transporting load units.

  • Page 8: Truck Description

    1. Truck Description 1.1Application The truck is 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 .

  • Page 9: Assemblies

    1.2 Assemblies Item Description Item Description Travel switch Caster wheel Tiller Drive wheel Key switch Folding operator platform Battery discharge indicator Ram protection Emergency brake switch Side arm Side arm...

  • Page 10: 1Control Handle

    1.2.1Control Handle “Lower” button Lowers load forks. “Lift” button Raises load forks. Travel switch Controls the driving speed and direction Warning signal Triggers a warning signal. button Collision safety Safety function which, when activated, forces the truck to switch reverse until the switch restored to neutral. 1.2.2Key switch Switches control current on and off.

  • Page 11: 3Battery Discharge Indicator

    1.2.3Battery discharge indicator The LEDs (1) represent battery residual capacity, The LCD (2) displays the operating hours Battery Discharge Indicator(1) When the truck has been released via the key switch, the battery charge status is displayed. The colours of the LEDs (1) represent the following conditions: LED colour value...

  • Page 12: Identification Points And Data Plates

    1.3 Identification points and data plates Description Item Logo decal Decal hook-up caution Hook decal Plate data Decal operation warning AC power decal...

  • Page 13: 1Truck Data Plate

    1.3.1Truck data plate Item Description Item Description Manufacturer Fork length mm Model name (Recommendation) Battery capacity Ah Type Net weight w.o. battery kg Rated capacity kg Serial no. Fork width(mm) For queries regarding the truck or ordering spare parts always quote the truck serial number (9).

  • Page 14: Standard Version Specifications

    1.4.Standard Version Specifications Technical specification details in accordance with JB/T3773.1-84. Technical modifications and additions reserved. 1.4.1Performance data for standard trucks Item Description Unit EPT20-20RA EPT20-20RAS EPT20-20RAE Load capacity 2000 2000 2000 Load center laden km/h Travel speed unladen km/h laden 0.056...

  • Page 15: 2Dimensions

    1.4.2Dimensions Item Description Unit EPT20-20RA EPT20-20RAS EPT20-20RAE Load distance (Raised/ 916/ 982 937/ 1003 Lowered) Wheelbase 1420 1440 1420 1374 Lift height Tread load side 370/ 515 370/ 515 Fork height lowered Height of tiller 1150 1150 1150 arm in operating...
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  • Page 19: Transport And Commissioning

    2.Transport and Commissioning 2.1Transport Lifting the truck by crane There are two way to pack the truck: one is use a stock, the other is use a box. The way to pick up depend on transport. 1.Only use crane handling equipment gear with sufficient capacity.

  • Page 20: During Brake-In

    2.3During brake-in We recommended operating the machine under light load conditions for the first stage of operation to get the most from it. Especially the requirements given below should be observed while the machine is in a stage of 100 hours of operation. Please Must prevent the new battery from over discharging when early used.

  • Page 21: Operation

    3.Operation 3.1Safety Regulations for the Operation of pallet Trucks Driver authorisation: The pallet truck may only be used by suitably trained personnel, who have demonstrated to the proprietor or his representative that they can drive and handle loads and have been authorised to operate the truck by the proprietor or his representative.

  • Page 22: Operate And Run The Truck

    3.2 Operate and run the truck 3.2.1 Preparing Before the truck can be commissioned, operated or a load unit lifted, the driver must ensure that there is nobody within the hazardous area. Checks and operations to be performed before starting daily work –...
  • Page 23 General: – Set the tiller (5) to the travel zone (F). – Turn the controller (4) to the required direction (fwd. or rev.). If the side arms are not folded out,the truck can only be operated at reduced speed. Do not drive the truck unless the panels are closed and properly locked.When travelling through swing doors etc.
  • Page 24 Steering In narrow bends the driver extends beyond the geometry of the truck. – Move the tiller (5) to the left or right. Braking The brake pattern of the truck depends largely on the ground conditions. The driver must take this into account when operating the truck. The truck can brake in three different ways: –...

  • Page 25: 3Lifting, Transporting And Depositing Loads

    3.2.3Lifting, transporting and depositing loads Unsecured and incorrectly positioned loads can cause accidents Instruct other people to move out of the hazardous area of the truck. Stop working with the truck if people do not leave the Warning! hazardous. Before lifting a load unit the driver Only carry loads that have been must make sure that it has been correctly secured and positioned.

  • Page 26: 4Parking The Truck Securely

    3.2.4Parking the truck 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. –...

  • Page 27: Battery Maintenance & Charging

    4.Battery Maintenance & Charging 4.1 Safety regulations for handling acid batteries Park the truck securely before carrying out any work on the batteries. Maintenance personnel : Batteries may only be charged, serviced or replaced by trained personnel .The present operator manual and the manufacturer ’s instructions concerning batteries and charging stations must be observed when carrying out the work.

  • Page 28: Charging The Battery

    4.3Charging the battery 4.3.1Exposing the battery Park the truck securely . Drawing back the emergency brake switch (3). Lift up the battery panel (1) using the grip mould (2) and fold it back. 4.3.2 Charging Safety regulations for Charging the battery –...

  • Page 29: Battery Removal And Installation

    4.4Battery removal and installation When transporting batteries using a crane ensure that the crane is of adequate capacity ( the battery weight indicated on the battery data plate on the battery container) . The crane lifting gear must exert a vertical pull. The hooks of the lifting gear must never fall into the battery cells.

  • Page 30: Battery Disposal

    Warning! 1. Do not use dry cloth or fibre cloth to clean the battery avoiding static to bring the explosion. 2. Unfixing battery plug. 3. Cleaning with wet cloth. 4. Wearing glasses for protecting eyes rubber overshoes and rubber glove. 4.6 Battery Disposal Batteries may only be disposed of in accordance with national environmental protection regulations or disposal laws.The manufacturer’s disposal instructions must...

  • Page 31: Pallet Truck Maintenance

    5.pallet Truck Maintenance 5.1Operational safety and environmental protection The servicing and inspection operations contained in this chapter must be performed in accordance with the intervals indicated in the servicing checklists. Any modification to the pallet truck assemblies, in particular the safety mechanisms, is prohibited.
  • Page 32 and electronic components must be carefully covered beforehand as moisture can cause malfunctions. Do not clean with pressurised water. After cleaning the truck, carry out the activities detailed in the “Recommissioning (on page 34)” section. Electrical System Only suitably trained personnel may operate on the truck’s electrical system. Before working on the electrical system, take all precautionary measures to avoid electric shocks.

  • Page 33: Servicing And Inspection

    5.3Servicing and inspection Thorough and expert servicing is one of the most important requirements for the safe operation of the industrial truck. Failure to perform regular servicing can lead to truck failure and poses a potential hazard to personnel and equipment. The service intervals stated are based on single shift operation under normal operating conditions.

  • Page 34: 1Maintenance Checklist

    5.3.1Maintenance Checklist Standard Cold Store Brake Check magnetic brake air gap. Electrics Test instruments, displays and control switches. Test warning and safety device. Check fuse ratings. Make sure wire connections are secure and check for damage. Test micro switch setting. Check contactors Frame leakage test Test cable and motor attachments.
  • Page 35 Truck Test the operator’s platform and check for design damage. Check chassis for damage and screw connections. Check labels. Hydraulic Check operation, wear and setting. operation Check forks for wear and damage. Test hydraulic system. Check that hose and pipe lines and their connections are secure, check for leaks and damage.

  • Page 36: Lubrication Schedule

    5.3.2 Lubrication Schedule...

  • Page 37: Maintenance Instructions

    Fuels, coolants and lubricants Handling consumables: Consumables must always be handled correctly. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Improper handling is hazardous to health, life and the environment. Consumables must only be stored in appropriate containers. They may be flammable and must therefore not come into contact with hot components or naked flames.
  • Page 38 Removing the front panel Trucks with folding operator platform: – Fold down the operator platform (1). – Remove the four screws (2). – Lift off the panel (3) and place it next to the truck. When the work is finished, closed the panel (3).
  • Page 39 Checking electrical fuses – Prepare the truck for maintenance and repairs (See 5.3.3 Maintenance Instructions Page32 ). – Dismantle the front panel. – Check rating of all fuses in accordance with table, replace if necessary. Item To protect: Rating Traction / Lift motor 200A Fuse Controller Fuse...

  • Page 40: Decommissioning The Industrial Truck

    5.4Decommissioning the industrial 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.

  • Page 41: Safety Checks To Be Performed At Regular Intervals And Following Any Unusual Incidents

    5.5 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 truck must be inspected at least annually (refer to national regulations) or after any unusual event by a qualified inspector.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    6.Troubleshooting This chapter is designed to help the user identify and rectify basic faults or the results of incorrect operation. When locating a fault, proceed in the order shown in the table. Fault Possible cause Action Truck does – Battery connector not –...

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