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AVANT A36279 Operator's Manual

Pallet fork with side shift
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Pallet fork with side shift 2019 1
Operator's Manual for Attachment
Pallet fork with side shift
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A36279
www.avanttecno.com
A434122 2019 1 EN 2018-

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  • Page 1 English Pallet fork with side shift 2019 1 Operator's Manual for Attachment Pallet fork with side shift Product number A36279 www.avanttecno.com A434122 2019 1 EN 2018-...
  • Page 2 Pallet fork with side shift 2019 1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pallet fork with side shift 2019 1 CONTENTS 1. FOREWORD ............................4 2. DESIGNED PURPOSE OF USE ......................5 3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PALLET FORKS ..............6 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................10 Safety labels and main components of the attachment ..................10 5.

  • Page 4: Foreword

    If you sell or transfer the equipment, be sure to hand over this manual to the new owner. If the manual is lost or damaged, you can request a new one from your Avant dealer or from the manufacturer.

  • Page 5: Designed Purpose Of Use

    2. Designed purpose of use The AVANT Pallet fork with hydraulic side shift is an attachment that is suitable for use with AVANT multi purpose loaders that are shown in Table 1. The pallet fork is an excellent tool for handling standard sized pallets.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions For The Pallet Forks

    6 (36) 3. Safety instructions for the pallet forks Please bear in mind that safety is the result of several factors. The loader-attachment combination is highly powerful and improper or careless use or maintenance may cause serious personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 7 See also the information in this manual. Be especially careful when the load sensor indicator is activated, if your loader is fitted with a load sensor system. Contact your Avant dealer if you are unsure about limits of your loader.
  • Page 8 8 (36)  Never use the attachment to lift or to transport persons or as any kind of work platform even temporarily.  Pay attention to the surroundings and any other persons and machines moving in the vicinity. Pay attention to the contours of the terrain and other hazards, such as WARNING branches and trees that can reach to the driver's area, loose rocks, and slippery surfaces.
  • Page 9 9 (36) Risk of asphyxiation - Never operate a loader with a combustion engine indoors. Using a loader that has a combustion engine (Diesel, gasoline, or LPG) in small confined spaces or in poorly ventilated areas can cause dangerous levels of Carbon Monoxide DANGER (CO) and Carbon Dioxide (CO ) within minutes after starting the loader, resulting in loss...

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    22 Backrest extension: Standard: foldable backrest A36283 Suitable AVANT loaders: See Table 1 4.1 Safety labels and main components of the attachment Listed below are the labels and markings on the attachment. They must be visible and readable on the equipment.
  • Page 11 11 (36) Table 3 - Decal locations and warning messages Decal Warning message A46771 Misuse hazard - Read instructions before use. A46772 Crushing hazard - Do not go under a raised attachment; stay away from raised equipment. A46803 Pinching and cutting hazard, keep clear of moving parts, do not leave the equipment running.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Attachment

    Do not stay in the area between the attachment and the loader. Mount the attachment only on level surface. WARNING Never move or lift an attachment that has not been locked. Avant quick coupling system: Step 1:  Lift the quick attach plate locking pins up and turn them backwards into the slot so that they are locked in the upper position.

  • Page 13: Connecting And Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses

    5.1 Connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses On Avant loaders the hydraulic hoses are connected using the multi connector system. If you have an Avant 300-700 series loader with the conventional quick couplers and wish to change to the multi connector system, contact your Avant dealer or service point for instructions or installation services.
  • Page 14 14 (36) Keep all fittings as clean as possible; use the protective caps on both the attachment and the loader. Dirt, ice, etc. may make using the fittings significantly more difficult. Never leave the hoses hanging on the ground; place the couplings onto the holder on the attachment.

  • Page 15: Electric Connection

    15 (36) 5.2 Electric connection Electric functions of the attachment: The attachment is equipped with an electric selection valve for selection between the fork functions. The selection valve makes it possible to move the forks further apart or closer to each other, or to shift the load to the side of the machine, to the left or to the right.
  • Page 16 16 (36) If your loader is  equipped with the attachment control switch pack, and  the loader is manufactured after 2016: If the loader is equipped with the attachment control switch pack, and the electric socket integrated in the multiconnector, the electric harness of the attachment is connected when the multiconnector coupled.

  • Page 17: Working With Pallet Forks

    17 (36) 6. Working with pallet forks Check the attachment and the operating environment once more before starting to work, and that all obstacles have been removed from the operating area. Quick inspection of the equipment and the operating area before use are parts of ensuring safety and the best performance of the equipment.

  • Page 18: Checks Before Use

    18 (36) Risk of falling from height and crushing under bucket or loader - Never use a bucket as a lifting platform or to carry people. Never use the loader or its attachments to lift WARNING persons or as any kind of work platform even temporarily. Never climb on the attachment.

  • Page 19: Using The Pallet Forks

    19 (36) 6.2 Using the pallet forks Learn how to handle articulated loaders in tight spaces. The handling characteristics of an articulated loader are different than of other types of loaders, or standard fork-lift trucks. Special training and practice may be necessary.

  • Page 20: Side Shift And Fork Width Adjustment

    20 (36) 6.2.1 Side shift and fork width adjustment Side shift mode and width adjustment mode Choose the needed operating mode with the switch of the Auxiliary hydraulics control switch pack, or with the switch of the separate electric harness. Use the selected mode with the auxiliary hydraulics control lever of the loader, or the corresponding electric joystick buttons, if available.

  • Page 21: Transporting Loads

    The distance depends on the loader model as shown below: 200 series loaders 400 series loaders 400 mm Avant 523 Other loader models 500 mm This distance is the horizontal distance between the vertical face of fork arm and the center of gravity of the load on pallet forks.

  • Page 22: Working Load Limit

    The Working Load limit for the pallet forks depends on the pallet for model: Pallet fork model A36279 Working load limit* 1000 kg...
  • Page 23 23 (36) Always follow also the operator's manual of the loader to determine the Rated Operating Capacity of each loader model. A load diagram is presented in the operator's manual of each loader model. With the diagram the load handling capability of the loader can be evaluated, according to the distance between the centre of gravity of the load and the front axle of the loader.
  • Page 24 24 (36) Risk of tipping over - Observe the Rated Operating Capacity of the loader. The maximum load that can be lifted with a loader, the Rated Operating Capacity, depends on several factors, such as the following:  The model of the loader and the pallet fork WARNING In this operator's manual the ROC is calculated without the rear guard installed.

  • Page 25: Rated Operating Capacity - 500, 600, And E Series Loaders

    25 (36) 6.4.1 Rated Operating Capacity - 500, 600, and e series loaders...
  • Page 26 26 (36) Table 5 - Pallet forks with hydraulic side shift A36279 - Rated Operating Capacity - Avant 523, 528, 530, 630, 635, 640, e5, e6 Position of loader boom AVANT loader model 340 kg 300 kg 255 kg 210 kg...

  • Page 27: Rated Operating Capacity -700 Series Loaders

    27 (36) 6.4.2 Rated Operating Capacity -700 series loaders Table 6 - Pallet fork 1100 A36279 - Rated Operating Capacity - Avant 700 series Position of loader boom AVANT loader model 655 kg 575 kg 500 kg 425 kg 555 kg...

  • Page 28: Rated Operating Capacity - 800 Series

    28 (36) 6.4.3 Rated Operating Capacity - 800 series Table 7 - Pallet fork 1100 A36279 - Rated Operating Capacity - Avant 800 series Position of loader boom AVANT loader model 840 kg 735 kg 635 kg 535 kg 860i...

  • Page 29: Working On Uneven Ground

    ±45º (model A36505) or ±360º (model A424406). Read the instructions provided with the tilt adapter and in the operator's manual of the loader. More information about the tilt adapters is available from your AVANT retailer or from the AVANT web pages at www.avanttecno.com.
  • Page 30 30 (36) For longer storage periods touch up the paint where needed, grease the lubrication points and oil the visible parts of the hydraulic cylinder shafts to prevent rust damage. Tipping over hazard - Avoid loss of stability during storage. The loss of stability of the attachment may cause serious injuries.

  • Page 31: Maintenance And Service

    Finding any fault means that the hydraulic hose or component must be replaced and the equipment must not be used until it is repaired. Spare parts are available from your nearest AVANT retailer or authorised service point. Leave the repair work to professional service technicians, if you don’t have adequate knowledge and...

  • Page 32: Cleaning The Attachment

    32 (36) 7.2 Cleaning the attachment Clean the attachment regularly to prevent accumulation of dirt which is more difficult to remove. A pressure washer and mild detergent can be used for cleaning. Do not use strong solvents, and do not spray directly at the hydraulic components, or at the labels on the attachment.

  • Page 33: Warranty Terms

    33 (36) 8. Warranty terms Avant Tecno Oy grants a warranty of one year (12 months) from the date of purchase for the attachment it manufactures. The warranty covers repair costs as follows:  Work costs are covered, if the repair is not performed at the factory.
  • Page 34 SFS-EN ISO 12100, SFS-EN ISO 4413 Mallit / Modeller / Models Avant Hydraulitoiminen trukkihaarukka; Avant-kuormaajan työlaite Hydraulisk pallgaffel; arbetsredskap för Avant lastare A36279 Hydraulic pallet fork; attachment for Avant loaders 3.12.2019 Ylöjärvi, Finland Risto Käkelä, Toimitusjohtaja / Verkställande direktör / Managing Director...

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