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Foreword Thanks for your purchasing our Pallet truck. This manual is about how to use, operation and maintenance. Please operator and whom in charge of the truck must read the manual carefully before operate the truck. We have the rightto improve the truck, maybe there are some difference between your product and the description in this manual.
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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, personnel and procedures should be provided. trained Maintenance and inspection shall be performed in conformance with the following practices: 1.
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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.
Catalog Correct use and application ..................1 1. Truck Description ......................2 1.1 Application ................2 1.2 Assemblies ......................3 1.2.1 Control Handle ..................4 1.2.2 Key switch ( Option ) ................4 1.2.3 Battery discharge indicator ..............5 1.3 ldentification points and data plates ..............6 1.3.1 Truck data plate ..................
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5.4.1 Prior to decommissioning ..............25 5.4.2 Restoring the truck to operation after decommissioning...... 25 5.5 Safety checks to be performed at regular intervals and following any unusual incidents ..................26 5.6 Final de-commissioning disposal ..............26 Troubleshooting ......................27...
Correct use and application The "Guidelines for the Correct Use and Application of lndustrial 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.
1. Truck Description 1.1 Application The truck is designed to transport goods on level surfaces. lt can lift open bottom or diagonal board pallets as welf as roll cages beyond the area of the load wheels. Suitable environment temperature is 5°C to 40 °C. lf a long time in less than 5 C environment, cold storage or in the extreme conditions °...
1.2.1 Control Handle Item Control / Display Function Key switch (Option) Switches control current on and off. Boatlike switch Switches control current on and off. "Forward" button Travel forward "backward" button Travel backward Safety function which, when activated, forces the Collision safety switch truck to reverse until the switch restored to neutra!.
Key switch (Option) Switches control current on and off. Truck power supply is break off when the key turn "OFF". Truck power supply is turn on when the key turn "ON". Removing the key prevents the truck from being switched on by unauthorised personnel.
1.3 ldentification points and data plates Item Description Truck Data Plate "No riding" Warning Direction Decal On Control Handle "Charge LED Mode" Decal "J FINE" Decal Knob Decal Puller Decal...
1.3.1 Truck data plate Description Item Description Item Manufacturer Fork width(mm) Fork length (mm) Serial no. Battery nominate capacity ( Ah Type Weight including battery ( kg) Rated capacity For queries regarding the truck or ordering spare parts please quote the truck serial number(2).
1.4 Standard Version Specifications Technica! specification details in accordance with VDl2198. Technica! modifications and additions reserved. 1.4.1 Performance data for standard trucks Item Description EPT20-15EHJ EPT18-EHJ Unit 1800 Load capacity 1500 Load center km/h laden Travel speed unladen km/h 17,. laden Lifting speed unladen...
Transport and Commissioning 2.1 Using the Truck for the First Time Only operate the truck with battery current. Rectified AC current will damage the electronic components. Cable connections to the battery (tow leads) must be less than 6 m. Preparing the truck for operation after delivery or transport Procedure •...
3.0peration Safety 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.
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 •...
2.Steering • Apply the control shaft to the left or right. 3.Braking Emergency stop Pull out the puller(3), all electrical functions are cut out and the truck automatically brakes. (For EPT20-15EHJ) Draw back the emergency stop switch, all electrical functions are cut out and the truck automatically brakes.
Lift Press knob(2) to the bottom. Lift the forks by moving the control shaft (1) up and down until the desired lifting height is achieved.Reset the knob(2). Lower Set fork to the lowest position by pulling knob(2) upward. 1 1, Parking the truck securely 3.2.4 •...
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 werk.
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• Before charging, check all cables and plug connections for visible signs of damage. • Before start and finish charging to make sure power is turn OFF. • lt is essential to follow the safety regulations of the battery and charging station manufacturers.
4.4 Battery removal and installation Park the truck securely(See 3.2.4 Parking the truck securely Page 15 ) and turn off the power before removal and installation battery. Battery removal and installation steps: a: Lift the forks by moving the control shaft (1) up and down to the highest.And Rotate the control shaft (1) a few degrees to the left or right.
insulated terminals must be covered with a non slip insulation mat. Warningl 1. Do not use dry cloth or fibre cloth to clean the battery, avoiding statie to bring the explosion. 2. Unfixing battery plug. 3. Cleaning with wet cloth. 4.
Pallet Truck Maintenance Operational 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.
lf the truck is to be cleaned with a water jet or a high-pressure cleaner, all electrical 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 25)"...
iillaintenance Checklist 5.3.1 Maintenance • interval • Brake Check magnetic brake air gap. • Electrics Test instruments, displays and control switches. • Test warning and safety device. • Make sure wire connections are secure and check for damage. • Test micro switch setting. •...
Fuels, coolants and lubricants Consumables must always be handled correctly. Follow the Handling consumables: manufacturer's instructions. lmproper 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.
Recommissioning The truck may only be recommissioned after cleaning or repair werk, once the following operations have been performed. • Test horn. • Test brake. • Lubricate the truck in accordance with the maintenance schedule. 5.4 Decommissioning the industrial truck lf the industrial truck is to be decommissioned for more than two months , e.g.
• Check hydraulic oil for condensed water and replace if necessary. • Start up the truck (see 3.2 Operate and run the truck P13). lf there are switching problems in the electrical system, apply contact spray to the exposed contacts and remove any oxide layers on the contacts of the operating controls by applying them repeatedly.
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 • Key switch in "OFF" position •...
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(1,4) (1,4) (1A) □ 1SECOND LED SLINKS STOP 1212 MOTOR CONTROLLER LED SLINKS LED SLINKS Error Message digit 1 digit 2 THERMAL FAULT THROTTLE FAULT SPEED POT FAULT UNDERVOLTAGE FAULT OVERVOLTAGE FAULT MAIN OFF FAULT (not used) MAIN FAULT MAIN ON FAULT (not used) WIRING FAULT...
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1212 MOTOR CONTROLLER Error Message EXPLANATION Possible cause SLINKS SLINKS Errortext digitl digit 2 1. Temperature >80°C < -10°C. 2. Excessive load on vehicle. over-/under-temperature THERMAL FAULT 3.0peration extreme cutback environments. brake Electromagnetic releasing. Throttle input wire open or PotLow and/or PotWiper shorted.
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1.Misadjusted throttle. WIRING FAULT HPD fault present >1 sec. 2.Broken throttle pot or throttle mechanism..1.Electromagnetic bra-J. . ; e driver • ,,, ꞏ. 3ꞏ •. ꞏ ꞏ, shorted. BRAKE ON FAULT brake fault ,.,.. 2.Electromagnetic brake coil open. 1.
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