SECTION 1 NAMEPLATE LOCATION NOTICE When you receive your attachment, locate the Long Reach nameplate (upper left corner on the body). Record the infor- mation from the nameplate, along with the date received, at the bottom of this page. If the nameplate is missing, look for the serial number stamped directly into the metal at the nameplate location and consult the factory for details.
SECTION 2 MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION Each clamp is identified by a model number and a serial number located on the name plate attached to the unit prior to shipment. Long Reach’s model numbers are designed to describe how an attachment is equipped. The guide below illustrates the information that is represented in an 18-digit model number.
SECTION 3 SAFETY SUMMARY 3.1 Safety Information CAUTION Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility Indicates a hazardous situation which, Whether you are new on the job or a seasoned veteran, if not avoided, could result in minor or these safety tips may prevent injury to you, to others, or moderate injury, or equipment damage or to the materials you are handling.
• Modifications or additions that affect capacity or safe • Never leave an attachment or load in an elevated operation must have prior written approval from the position. forklift truck manufacturer. Capacity, operation, and • Never reach through the mast of the truck. Keep all maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall parts of the body within the driver’s compartment.
3.11 Maintenance Warnings • Always lower the attachment if you need to leave the lift truck. A lift truck supporting a load requires Maintenance, lubrication and repair of this machine can your full attention. be dangerous unless performed properly. You must have 3.9 Hydraulic Hazards the necessary skills and information, proper tools and equipment.
• Do not use an attachment to open or close boxcar WARNING doors. Doing so can severely damage the attachment and cause loss of warranty. Damage to clamp arms Suffocation hazard. may result in product damage. Engine exhaust fumes can cause death. •...
• Do not cross dock boards or dock levelers with the Before going on the job, shift the truck control levers attachment or carriage fully lowered. Ramming the one way and then the other to determine which direc- front or rear of the attachment against a dock board tion the attachment moves when the levers are shifted.
3.16 Clamp Open Control Effective October 7, 2010, safety standard ANSI/ITSDF B56.1, Section 7.25.7 covers all lift trucks with a load bearing clamp (paper roll clamp, carton clamp, etc.), and requires the driver to make two distinct motions before opening or releasing the clamp. For example, you must press a switch and then move a lever to unclamp the load.
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Direction of motion Function Load Operator's hand on control handle, facing the load* Rearward or up Hoist Down Forward or down Retract Rearward or up** Reach Extend Forward or down Rearward Rearward or up** Tilt Forward Forward or down Right Rearward or up Sideshift Left...
SECTION 4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 4.1 Truck Requirements 4.2 Attachment Installation Long Reach attachments have been designed to WARNING operate within specific limits. Operating pressures above the recommended maximum may cause damage to the Equipment overload hazard. attachment and may void the warranty. Overloading the truck may cause equip- Hydraulic flow less than the recommended rates, or the ment damage.
Maximum clearance 3/32" To Truck Shim(s) as required To Clamp Maximum Figure 4-2, Jumper Line clearance 1/32" 3. Install the lines from the truck’s hydraulics to the hydraulics of the attachment. Maximum clearance 1/8" (consult factory if over) Shim(s) as required Figure 4-1, Lower Hook Clearance 9.
SECTION 5 SERVICE PROCEDURE 5.1 Attachment Removal Clevis Pin 1. Position the attachment arms to the width of the Weldment unit’s body. Turn off lift truck. Relieve pressure in the hydraulic circuit to the attachment by cycling the lever back and forth several times. Hair WARNING Crush hazard.
4. Turn on the truck’s power and activate the posi- tioning cylinders several times to bleed out trapped air. Notice Equipment damage and loss of perfor- mance could result if air is trapped in the hydraulic system. Activate the hydraulic functions several times after hydraulic service has been performed, to bleed trapped air out of the system before returning attachment to...
9. Use the same procedure as above to remove the Piston Seal seals from the gland cap. Piston nut 5.7 Cylinder Inspection O-Ring Inspect the cylinder tube bore for: 1. Deep scratches or nicks. 2. Signs of galling or excessive wear. 3.
5.11 Camber Adjustment 7. Press on the lock ring and spread retaining ring to install onto the gland cap. 1. The term camber refers to the tilt of the contact 5.9 Hydraulic Valve Removal pads as viewed directly from the front or rear of the attachment.
Front Edge/Toe Out Adjustment Screw Adjustment Screw Rear Edge/Toe Out Figure 5-9, Camber and Toe Adjustment 7. To decrease camber negatively, add one or more 4. To adjust the toe out, first loosen the lock nuts and spacer(s) between the pad and the upper platen then screw the adjustment screws out (counter- support.
SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 6.1 Schedule 4. Check that arm and slides are clean and lubricated. Keeping the arm slides greased with a multipur- Daily Maintenance: pose, polymer fortified grease such as DuBois Chemical MPG-2 will prevent excess wear. “Gun 1.
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