Cascade for any required modifications. Periodic Maintenance ECOMMENDED HYDRAULIC SUPPLY OPTIONS The 55H Fork Positioner requires one of the hydraulic supply arrangements shown below. Refer to Cascade Hose & Cable Reel Selection Guide, Part No. 212199, to select the correct hose reel for the mast and truck. Hose and fitting requirements are as follows: •...
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RUCK REQUIREMENTS WARNING: Rated capacity of the truck/ attachment combination is a responsibility of the original truck manufacturer and may be less than that shown on the attachment nameplate. Consult the truck nameplate. Truck Relief Setting 2300 psi (160 bar) Recommended 2600 psi (180 bar) Maximum ➀...
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NSTALLATION Attach overhead hoist WARNING: Make sure overhead hoist has a rated capacity of at least Remove banding. 2000 lbs. (910 kg.) Attach hoist and lift into vertical position. Remove bolt-on lower mounting hooks. FP0601.ill Unlock quick-change lower mounting hooks (if equipped) Remove pin and drop hooks into unlocked position.
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NSTALLATION Mount Fork Positioner on truck Lower Attachment onto truck carriage. Engage upper mounting hook. If sideshifter equipped, make sure bearings are in place and centering tab engages center notch on truck carriage. ITA Class II – 0.60–0.66 in. (15–17 mm) ITA Class III –...
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NSTALLATION Install Forks Disconnect cylinder rod-end anchors from fork carriers and retract cylinder rods. Rotate fork carriers up to provide clearance for fork installation. WARNING: Remove locking pins from forks. Assure that forks slide freely on sideshifter carriage bars. Install forks using bottom fork slot to engage forks with sideshifter carriage.
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NSTALLATION Prepare hoses Determine hose lengths required for hydraulic supply configuration of truck. Cut hoses to length and install end fittings or quick-disconnect kits. HOSE REELS INTERNAL HOSE REEVING Close Forks Close Forks Spread Forks Spread Forks FP0602.ill FP0604.ill Sideshift Right Sideshift Left Sideshift Right Sideshift Left...
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NSTALLATION Connect hoses prepared in Step 6 to Attachment fittings FP0605.ill Install solenoid control knob or pushbutton switch (solenoid-equipped) NOTE: Shrink tubing Pushbutton Snap Ring may be removed around Switch button as desired Plate Cable PRESS BUTTON SIDESHIFT Button Ties TO POSITION 3 in.
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NSTALLATION Cycle Fork Positioner functions • Open and close forks several times. Sideshift (if equipped) left and right. Check for smoothness and equal move- ment. • Check for operation in accordance with ITA (ISO) standards. • Check for leaks at fittings, valve, cylinders. SIDESHIFTING NON-SIDESHIFTING SIDESHIFTING WITH...
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NSTALLATION Adjust forks for equal movement (if required) NOTE: Attachment is Factory-adjusted for equal fork movement when operated at recommended pressure and flow rate at normal operating Flow temperature. Restrictor Fitting Locate flow restrictor fitting on RH cylinder (1 flow restrictor only used). Open and close forks fully and look for unequal fork movement.
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ERIODIC MAINTENANCE WARNING: After completing any service procedure, always test each function through five complete cycles. First test with no load, then test with a load to make sure the attachment operates correctly before returning it to the job. 100-Hour Maintenance Every time the lift truck is serviced or every 100 hours of truck operation, whichever comes first, perform the following maintenance procedures:...
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