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If you have any questions please keep in touch with the sales department of E-P Equipment or let the dealer know. EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD CO.,LTD EP EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD CO.,LTD Address: Address: Address: Address: XIAQUAN,DIPU,ANJI,ZHEJIANG,CHINA...
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WARNING WARNING! ! ! ! WARNING WARNING TO PREVENT PREVENT PREVENT PREVENT SETIOUS SETIOUS SETIOUS SETIOUS RISK RISK RISK RISK OF OF INJURY INJURY INJURY INJURY TO YOUORSELF OTHERS OBSERVE YOUORSELF YOUORSELF YOUORSELF AND AND OTHERS OTHERS OTHERS OBSERVE OBSERVE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING FOLLOWING...
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9. All hydraulic systems shall be regularly inspected and maintained in conformance 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.
Correct Correct Correct Correct use use and and application application application 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.
1. 1. 1. 1. Truck Truck Truck Truck Description Description Description Description 1.1Application 1.1Application 1.1Application 1.1Application The truck is designed to transport goods on level surfaces. It can lift open bottom or diagonal board pallets as well as roll cages beyond the area of the load wheels. Suitable environment temperature is 5°C to 40 °C.
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1.2.1Control 1.2.1Control Handle Handle 1.2.1Control 1.2.1Control Handle 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.
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1.2.3 1.2.3 Battery Battery discharge discharge indicator indicator 1.2.3 1.2.3Battery Battery discharge discharge indicator indicator The LEDs (1) represent battery residual capacity, The LCD (2) displays the operating hours Battery Battery Battery Battery Discharge Discharge Discharge Discharge Indicator Indicator Indicator Indicator(1) When the truck has been released via the key switch, the battery charge status is...
1.3 Identification Identification Identification Identification points points points points and and data data data data plates plates plates plates Item Description Direction Decal On Control Handle Truck Data Plate Warning Decal Key Switch Decal Logo Decal...
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1.3.1 1.3.1 Truck Truck data data plate plate 1.3.1 1.3.1Truck Truck data data plate plate Item Description Item Description Manufacturer logo Fork length(mm) Manufacturer Battery nominate capacity(Ah) Type Weight including battery(kg) Rated capacity(kg) Serial no. Fork width(mm) For queries regarding the truck or ordering spare parts please quote the truck serial number(9).
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1.4.Standard 1.4.Standard 1.4.Standard 1.4.Standard Version Version Version Version Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Technical specification details in accordance with VDI 2198. Technical modifications and additions reserved. 1.4.1 1.4.1 Performance Performance data data standard standard trucks trucks 1.4.1 1.4.1Performance Performance data data for for standard standard trucks trucks...
1.4.2Dimensions 1.4.2Dimensions 1.4.2Dimensions 1.4.2Dimensions Item Description parameter Unit Load distance (Raised/ Lowered) 883/946 Wheelbase 1250 Lift height Tread load side Fork height lowered Height of tiller arm in operating position 1170 Overall length 1600 Length to face of forks Overall width Thickness Fork dimensions Width...
2. 2. 2. 2.Transport Transport Commissioning Transport Transport and and Commissioning Commissioning Commissioning Transport Transport 2.1Transport Transport Lifting Lifting truck truck crane crane Lifting Lifting the the truck truck by by crane crane 1.Only use crane handling equipment gear with sufficient capacity. 2.Loading weight >...
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2.3During 2.3During 2.3During 2.3During brake-in brake-in brake-in 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.
3. 3. 3. 3.Operation Operation Operation Operation 3.1Safety 3.1Safety Regulations Regulations Operation Operation Operation of of of of Forklift Forklift Forklift Trucks Trucks 3.1Safety 3.1Safety Regulations Regulations for for the the Operation Forklift Trucks Trucks Driver Driver Driver Driver authori authori authori authoris s s s ation:...
Checks Checks Checks Checks and and operations operations operations operations to to to to be be performed performed performed performed before before before before starting starting starting starting daily daily daily daily work work work work – Visually inspect the entire truck (in particular wheels and load handler) for obvious damage.
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Steering Steering Steering Steering – Apply the control handle to the left or right. Braking Braking Braking Braking Emergency stop: –Drawing back the emergency brake switch (6). All electrical functions are deactivated. Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Automatic Automatic braking braking Automatic Automatic braking braking...
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3.3.3 3.3.3 Lifting, Lifting, transporting transporting depositing depositing loads loads 3.3.3 3.3.3Lifting, Lifting, transporting transporting and and depositing depositing loads loads Unsecured Unsecured incorrectly incorrectly positioned positioned loads loads cause cause accidents accidents Unsecured Unsecured and and incorrectly incorrectly positioned positioned loads loads can can cause...
– It is essential to follow the safety regulations of the battery and charging station manufacturers. Charging Charging Charging Charging step step step step – Check whether condition according with "Safety regulations for Charging the battery". – Park the truck securely(See 3.2.4 Parking the truck securely Page17 ).
g:Put battery(6) in or removal battery(6). – Installation is in the reverse order of operations, pay attention on battery install position and cable connection. Make sure the well place cables to avoid be damaged when you removal and installation battery. 4.5Battery Battery Battery...
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4.6 Battery Battery Battery Battery Disposal Disposal Disposal Disposal Batteries may only be disposed of in accordance with national environmental protection regulations or disposal laws.The manufacturer’s disposal instructions must be followed. Batteries contain an acid solution which is poisonous and corrosive . Therefore , always wear protective clothing and eye protection when carrying out work on batteries .
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5.Forklift Truck Maintenance 5.Forklift 5.Forklift 5.Forklift Truck Truck Truck Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance 5.1Operational 5.1Operational safety safety environmental environmental protection protection 5.1Operational 5.1Operational safety safety and and environmental environmental protection protection – The servicing and inspection operations contained in this chapter must be performed in accordance with the intervals indicated in the servicing checklists.
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If 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 29)”...
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5.3Servicing 5.3Servicing 5.3Servicing 5.3Servicing and and inspection inspection inspection 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.
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5.3.1Maintenance 5.3.1Maintenance Checklist Checklist 5.3.1Maintenance 5.3.1Maintenance Checklist Checklist Maintenance ● interval W A B ● 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.
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Fuels, Fuels, Fuels, Fuels, coolants coolants coolants coolants and and lubricants lubricants lubricants lubricants Handling Handling consumables: consumables: Handling Handling consumables: 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.
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Replacing Replacing Replacing Replacing the the drive drive drive drive wheel wheel wheel wheel The drive wheel must only be replaced by authorised service personnel. Checking Checking Checking Checking the the hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic oil oil level level level level It is going to add hydraulic oil when you Warning!
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Checking Checking electrical electrical fuses fuses Checking Checking electrical electrical fuses fuses – Prepare the truck for maintenance and repairs (See 5.3.3 Maintenance Instructions Page27 ). – Dismantle the front panel . – Check rating of all fuses in accordance with table, replace if necessary.
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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.
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from a safety aspect. The truck must also be examined for damage caused by possible improper use. A test report shall be provided. The test results must be kept for at least the next 2 inspections. The owner is responsible for ensuring that faults are immediately rectified. A test plate is attached to the truck as proof that it has passed the safety inspection.
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6.Troubleshooting 6.Troubleshooting 6.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 - Key switch in “OFF” position Truck does –...
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