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® Skoots moving system Models SK600 to SK5000 Model No ..........from 2015 Q2 Model year Serial No ..........Operator’s manual Year of manufacture ......original instructions Jack serial ..........Tel: +44 (0)1249 822222 www.bilhandling.co.uk...
If an airlock is present then refer to Fault Finding on page 8. If you do not understand any part of this manual, or if you have any questions, please contact BIL Group Service & Support on... +44 (0)1249 822 222. IMPORTANT: Keep these instructions with your Skoots.
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Skoots moving system ® Height About the product Each set of Skoots is supplied with a matching pair of main frames which are designed to work at opposite ends of the load. A pair of heavy-duty straps is supplied to bind the Skoots units tightly to the load. Skoots are portable moving systems which hydraulically lift a load of up to 5000kg* off the floor onto castors, allowing easy movement in any...
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Skoots moving system ® WARNING: Failure to follow user instructions carefully each time could result in serious injury or death, or damage to property. Before and during use, always… Check Skoots units for loose or missing nuts and bolts, stress cracks, worn wheel treads, bearings and general wear and tear –...
Operating instructions Pay close attention to the safety notes opposite before attempting to use your Skoots units. Operating steps Ensure the load is within the safe working capacity of the Skoots as identified by the data plate affixed to the Skoots, all the floors are suitable for the total load and that the route is clear of all hazards.
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Before attempting to lift the load, close the relief valve by turning the valve wheel clockwise on the side of the jacks on both Skoots frames. Do not over tighten as this could damage the jack. The load is now ready for lifting. Use the pump handles on the jacks maintaining slow, full strokes to raise the load to obtain the minimum ground clearance of about 20mm.
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You may now move the load, pushing rather than pulling. IMPORTANT: For safety, the load should be transported with a minimum ground clearance of around 20mm to reduce the risk of overbalancing. Make sure that control and stability of the load is maintained at all times.
Fault finding SYMPTOMS CAUSE REMEDY Unit lifts when pumped Airlock. Untighten the jack filler plug. Release the valve wheel but lowers when the one quarter turn and pump handle 20 to 30 times. handle returns to the Close the jack filler plug. rest position.
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Note: Rubber mats should be bonded to prepared surface using SK2000 RM15X5 recommended 3M ScotchWeld 80 spray. SK3500 RM15X5 SK5000 RM600X150 Straps Pair Pair of straps to suit Skoots SK600 to SK3500 supplied with cam SK600 STR2 buckle. SK5000 straps supplied with ratchet. SK900 STR2 SK1400 STR2 SK2000 STR2...
– No modifications shall be carried out which adversely affect the compliance of the jack with this standard. In case of difficulty contact... BIL Materials Handling, Porte Marsh Road, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 9BW, UK Tel: +44(0)1249 822222 Fax: +44(0)1249 822300 email: service@bilgroup.co.uk web: www.bilhandling.co.uk...
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Defective products A limited warranty is offered on a back-to-base basis. To make a claim, in the first instance you must contact BIL via email at service bilgroup.co.uk with full details of the product, its geographic location, unique batch serial number, purchase date, nature of the problem and your contact information.
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BIL MATERIALS HANDLING A division of BIL GROUP LTD Porte Marsh Road Calne Wiltshire SN11 9BW Tel: +44 (0)1249 822222 Fax: +44 (0)1249 822300 Email: service@bilgroup.co.uk Web: www.bilhandling.co.uk ® Skoots ® , AluTruk ® & BIL ® are registered trademarks of BIL Group Ltd...
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