SER MANUAL G-Series Fork Positioner Models: 55G and 100G Original Instructions Manual 6047782-R2 EN cascade corporation Cascade is a Registered Trademark of Cascade Corporation CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION Special Definitions OPERATION Safety Rules Industrial Lift Trucks Handling Loads Fork Position & Sideshift Operation...
INTRODUCTION This User Manual is for the Cascade G-Series Fork Positioner. Contents include an Operation Guide, Installation Instructions and Periodic Maintenance. All specifications are shown in Metric units where applicable. IMPORTANT: The G-Series Fork Positioner is metric. Supply fittings adapted as required for application.
OPERATION Safety Rules – Industrial Lift Trucks No riders No reaching through mast No standing under load GA0047.eps Tilt With load Raise 8 cm No load Traveling RAMPS Motor off, park, lower load empty No parking on ramp No turning on ramp Watch clearances GA0048.eps TRAFFIC...
OPERATION Safety Rules – Handling Loads Top of load Limit sideshifting with raised load. should not extend above backrest. CAUTION: Do not put side loads on forks. LOAD WEIGHT Center load prior to traveling. Limit truck movement FP0174.eps with raised load. Load weight must not exceed combined truck/attachment capacity (see truck nameplate).
OPERATION Daily Inspection Check items shown each day. Report problems to your supervisor. See Service Manual for troubleshooting and repair procedures. Decals for legibility Upper Hook and Centering Tab for proper engagement Fasteners for tightness Fasteners for FP0905.eps tightness Forks for wear Cylinders and hoses Lower hooks for for leaks...
SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Industrial Trucks and Attachments A safe distance shall be maintained from the edge of ramps or WARNING: The safe operation and maintenance platforms while on any elevated dock or platform or freight car. of industrial trucks is regulated by Occupational Trucks shall not be used for opening or closing freight doors.
MIL-0-5606 or MIL-0-2104B. Use of synthetic or aqueous base hydraulic fluid is not recommended. If fire resistant hydraulic fluid is required, special seals must be used. Contact Cascade. ➁ Flow less than recommended will result in slow fork positioning speed.
7 mm minimum I.D. Sideshift function: No. 6 hoses and fittings with 7 mm minimum I.D. Refer to Cascade Hose & Cable Reel Selection Guide, Part No. 212199 to select the correct hose reel for the mast and truck. Fork Position A Mast Single Internal Reeving Fork Position &...
INSTALLATION Remove lower hooks Attach overhead hoist FP0857.eps WARNING: Make sure overhead Back View hoist has a rated capacity of at least 450 kg. Mount on truck carriage Sideshifting Model shown ITA Class II – 15-17 mm ITA Class III – 18-20 mm Engage locator tab with carriage center notch...
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INSTALLATION Flush supply hoses Install hoses Connect supply hoses to truck supply terminals and connect together using a union fitting as shown. Sideshift Left OPEN CLOSE Sideshift Right Operate auxiliary valve for 30 sec. (if equipped) Forks Forks (if equipped) Remove union fitting.
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Install backrest Lubrication Lube upper and lower fork bars with graphite dry lube in areas shown ('Slip Plate Aerosol', 'GraphoKote' or equivalent). Lube fork bars Cascade Backrest– Tighten to 195 Nm. For other backrests, see OEM recommendations. FP0889.eps FP2796.eps Cycle Fork Positioner functions •...
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INSTALLATION Adjust valve flow controls for equal fork movement (if required) Valve pressure adjustment NOTE: Attachment is Factory-adjusted for equal fork movement when operated at recommended pressure and flow rate. Open forks fully, then close. Look for unequal fork movement and note which cylinder is faster. On faster fork (one that bottoms first), loosen jam nut and screw flow control in (CW) 1/2-turn.
• Inspect fork hooks and carriage bars for wear. Front View NOTE: Cascade fork safety kit 3014162 available with wear calipers, inspection sheets and safety poster. Also available Cascade fork hook & carriage bar wear gauge 209560 (CL II) and 209561 (CL III). Cylinders Fork Carrier Bearing...
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