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Richard Raposa
January 21, 2025
What does it mean when the red light is flashing on the battery?
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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025
A flashing red light on the battery of a Landoll Drexel SLT30 AC indicates that the battery capacity has reached 30% and the truck should be charged immediately.
Table of Contents Forklift Safety and Familiarity Operator Training & Safety ......1-2 Site Supervision ........1-2 Terminology and Illustrations Used .
Chapter 1 Forklift Safety and Familiarity This section of the SLT30 AC * Landoll and SLT30 AC are Operator’s Manual will address trademarks of the Landoll important operator level safety Corporation. All other brand and information regarding the operation product names are the trademarks and maintenance of your SLT30 AC of their respective holders.
FORKLIFT SAFETY AND FAMILIARITY The truck must be inspected daily The Safety Alert Symbol means for problems or damage risking the YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! safety of the driver and anyone in DANGER the work area, or possibly damaging the truck and/or the load being Proceed with extreme caution.
FORKLIFT SAFETY AND FAMILIARITY Operator Safety WARNING • Ensure that people stand WARNING clear of the rear swing area • Check that all directional before making turns. controls and the joystick are • NEVER lift, lower or in their “NEUTRAL” position transport people.
FORKLIFT SAFETY AND FAMILIARITY • Make sure all access/service • When leaving the operator’s panels, doors and covers are compartment, the forks must be installed, closed and latched lowered to the floor, the mast tight. DO NOT operate the truck must be placed in a vertical with panels, doors and covers position, all controls must be in...
FORKLIFT SAFETY AND FAMILIARITY Seat Safety Switch If a tip-over occurs, the operator should follow these guidelines: A seat switch tells the vehicle • DO NOT jump. controllers when a driver is in the • Brace your feet firmly. operator’s seat. Traction operations will shut down if the seat switch •...
Always direction, with or without a load. replace tires with the type An unloaded truck can tip easier originally supplied by Landoll than a loaded truck (with the Corp. load lowered). • the load is raised and the truck...
FORKLIFT SAFETY AND FAMILIARITY • NEVER exceed the truck’s • DO NOT release the lift/tilt maximum lifting capacity. Refer control suddenly when handling to “Technical Specifications” on loads. This may cause bouncing page 5-20 and the identification of the carriage, which could plate located to the left side of dump the load.
FORKLIFT SAFETY AND FAMILIARITY WARNING Careless driving, such as fast starts or abrupt braking, excessive speed at turns or through cross aisles, sudden stops and hard turns at high speeds can all lead to serious personal injury and damage to the truck and load.
It is recommended to use only causing sparks or flames and/or Landoll authorized replacement heating nearby components to parts. dangerous temperatures. 2. Whenever possible, return the • The battery is very heavy and if...
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FORKLIFT SAFETY AND FAMILIARITY 7. Always place an appropriate support stand under the truck if it is being lifted, then lower the truck to the stand, having both the lifting device and stand supporting the weight of the truck. DANGER Going under a truck when it is lifted or jacked is extremely...
The battery must prepare it for operation. be replenished from a battery Before shipping from the Landoll charger at certain intervals. No Corporation, each SLT30 AC Model additional items are required to truck is inspected to make sure the operate the truck.
RECEIVING/INSPECTING/TOWING/SHIPPING Inspecting the Truck Dirt, grease, oil and debris can mask some problems. If possible, the truck should be washed on a IMPORTANT regular basis. To remove stubborn Upon receiving the SLT30 AC grease buildup, a grease-dissolving forklift, use the “Operator’s Daily solvent may be needed.
RECEIVING/INSPECTING/TOWING/SHIPPING Storage, Towing or If the truck must be stored outside, it must be covered securely with a Shipping tarpaulin. Continued exposure to sunlight will cause deterioration of Truck Storage rubber tires, as well as gaskets and hoses, etc. For long-term storage, the truck battery should be removed and Towing the Truck stored where it can be periodically...
RECEIVING/INSPECTING/TOWING/SHIPPING disabling operation of the truck, thus To Ship the Truck allowing you to tow the truck to a 1. Set the mast to its forward service location. If you are not able position (straight ahead). to power up the truck, a manual 2.
Chapter 3 Understanding SLT30AC Truck This section of your SLT30 AC • Triplex or quadplex high visibility Forklift Operator’s Manual contains mast configurations. information that will familiarize you • Lift capacity 3,000 lbs./1,363 with the basic design and operating Kg. at 24"/600mm load center principles of your SLT30 AC forklift.
UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK Truck Identification 7. Rear View Mirror 8. Key switch The following illustration will help 9. Emergency Interrupt Switch you locate components on your 10. Dash Display SLT30 AC forklift. See Figure 3-1. 11. Battery Compartment 1. Forks 12.
UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK • Rated capacity - The rated capacity is stated with the forks at various fork heights. As you lift the load higher, the rated capacity of the forklift decreases. • Lift height - This is the fork height stated in inches and centimeters.
UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK • Battery Type - This is the rating SLT30 AC Serial for the battery itself as Number Code designated by Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) Standard 583. The following information will help This describes the construction decode the SLT30 AC serial of the battery and enclosure number.
UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK Knowing the Rated Frame Capacity The frame is constructed from multiple steel parts welded together to form the basic structure of the DANGER truck and provide adequate counterbalance to offset the weight NEVER load the truck beyond of the load.
UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK Electrical System Traction The traction system is comprised of The electrical control system is an A.C. drive motor with a maximum controlled by a vehicle master rating of 525 amps. It is controlled controller which in turn controls two by a single A.C.
UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK Battery Steering A 48 volt lead-acid battery provides The steering system is a drive power, as well as power for the steer-by-wire system that consists of hydraulic system, lights and other a small electric A.C. motor that turns auxiliary equipment.
UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK System cooling uses convection and Mast Tilt conduction of heat from the The mast tilt circuit provides the reservoir, hydraulic tubing and means for moving the mast and fork cylinders to maintain a safe assembly forward and back. Tilting operating temperature below 175°...
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UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK determined at 24” (609.6 mm) A secondary cylinder, attached to centers, centered on the mast and the outer rails, lifts the middle and include all attachments on the inner rails progressively via chains, carriage. The SLT30 AC rollers and sheaves.
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UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK The weight of the rails and carriage provides enough pressure to force the fluid from the cylinders. When the secondary cylinder piston is fully contracted, the primary cylinder begins to collapse, forcing its fluid back to the reservoir. The mast is supported by trunnions, which allow it to tilt fore and aft.
UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK Driver’s Seat The rake adjustment has three adjustment positions. The driver’s seat is adjustable to The armrest can be adjusted fore accommodate the driver’s comfort, and aft by lifting the lever on the weight (seat cushion spring right side of the armrest, pushing tension), backrest tilt and distance forward or backward on the armrest...
UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK FORWARD/BACKWARD LATCH LEVER WEIGHT OR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT HAND WHEEL JOYSTICK WEIGHT SUSPENSION ARMREST FORWARD/ GAUGE BACKWARD ADJUSTMENT Figure 3-9: Seat Adjustments Key switch IMPORTANT The key switch switches electrical power to the truck “ON” and “OFF”. Once the battery capacity See Figure 3-1.
UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK 09:42 AM TRUCK HOURS WIRE OFF Figure 3-10: Dash Display Joystick The joystick is mounted to the armrest of the seat. See Figure 3-9. The joystick allows you to position the forks by controlling the movements of lift/lower, tilt, pivot and side shift.
UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK Principles of Forklift Basic Principles Operation The concepts concerning stability are actually quite simple. As the angle between the forks and the Understanding Stability body of the truck approaches 90° to the right, the truck is in its least ...
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UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK 1. When the forks are loaded, the • The load exceeds the rated load is shifted to the left, and the capacity listed on the forks are straight ahead, the identification plate. center of gravity moves to a •...
UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK Load Center NOTE The maximum horizontal and DANGER vertical load centers your SLT30 AC forklift can handle is listed on the Ensure the horizontal and identification plate. vertical load centers do not exceed the maximum load Counterweight centers listed on the identification plate.
Only The load capacity of your options and attachments forklift decreases the higher approved by Landoll may be you raise the forks. Refer to installed on the truck. Other the rated capacity at the modifications will void the...
UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK Workplace Conditions IMPORTANT DO NOT block the following items DANGER with your SLT30 AC forklift or materials you are moving: Workplace situations may constantly change. Check • Electrical panels. your area before beginning • Fire exits. work.
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UNDERSTANDING SLT30AC TRUCK Atmospheric/Electrical Special atmospheric conditions are explosive and/or flammable. If gasoline/kerosene is stored in the area vapors they produce can ignite. Make sure your SLT30 AC forklift meets the criteria for your workplace. The standard SLT30 AC forklift meets the criteria for Type “E” as described in UL 583.
Chapter 4 Operating the SLT30 AC Truck This section of your SLT30 AC Driver’s Seat Forklift Operator’s Manual discusses The driver’s seat has adjustments to all concepts that must be thoroughly aide in operator comfort. Each understood to operate a SLT30 AC operator should adjust the seat so forklift.
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK Joystick Operation Pivot and Side Shift Operation Lift and Tilt Operation To operate pivot and side-shift, press and hold the pivot/shift trigger Moving the joystick back will raise on the joystick while performing the the forks. See Figure 4-2. Moving following operations.
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK Figure 4-4: Joystick Operation Wire Guidance Button Direction Control Switch To activate the wire guidance system, press and release the wire The direction control switch is guidance button location on the located on the joystick. See joystick.
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK Steering Wheel and To adjust the steering wheel height, loosen the telescoping clamp (or Tilt Clamp lever), adjust the height of the steering column, and tighten the telescoping clamp. See Figure 4-5. CAUTION Rock the column gently forward and Adjusting the steering column back to ensure the levers are tight.
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OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK 2. BDI - The BDI tells the state of 5. Fault/Error Codes - If a truck the battery charge. As the error or fault occurs the battery charge decreases, the information regarding the error BDI level will decrease or fault will flash in this field, accordingly.
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK Accelerator Pedal Brake Pedal The brake pedal is located on the The accelerator pedal is located on floor to the left of the accelerator the floor to the right of the brake pedal. See Figure 4-7. pedal.
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK Driving Position DANGER DANGER • Failure to follow these guidelines can result in • Only operate the vehicle serious injury or death. from the operator’s seat with the seat belt fastened. • Before you operate your SLT30 •...
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK 3. Turn the key switch to the “ON” RUN position. 4. Use the joystick to raise the When you reach an intersection: forks from the ground and tilt the • Slow down. Even if the forklift is mast back.
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK Parking CAUTION DANGER Always use your right foot for braking. • When you exit the vehicle, DO NOT ride the brakes. place all controls in neutral. DO NOT apply brakes while • If you leave the truck steering.
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK Handling a Load Narrow-aisles, plus the size of the DANGER truck can prevent a load from being pulled straight out of the rack. You • DO NOT handle unstable must pivot the mast and shift (or or loosely stacked loads.
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK 1. Measure the center to center CAUTION between the fork openings on the pallet. NEVER pull a fork toward you 2. Rotate and lift the fork locks up. as this places your hands in a See Figure 4-9.
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OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK 3. Center the forks using the side shift joystick control. DANGER If the forks jam, load sticks or catches during a stacking operation, DO NOT attempt to free them by reaching through the mast. Failure to follow this guideline can cause serious injury or death.
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OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK 8. Gradually pivot the mast to the 10. Tilt the mast back to make sure right to align the forks to enter the load will not slide off the the pallet opening. Move the forks. See Figure 4-13. Raise truck forward.
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK Figure 4-16: Normal Traveling Figure 4-15: Retrieving the Pallet Position WARNING NOTE Lowering the mast improves The load face nearest the driver both driver visibility and the should be very close to the rack stability of the truck by upright member as it is withdrawn.
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK • A load that is not distributed • Sound the horn as you reach properly (keep the heavier items the intersection to warn near the load backrest). pedestrians and other equipment operators you are • Driving across a slope. approaching the intersection.
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK Traveling on Inclines • Raise the forks as necessary to avoid damaging the forks or load as the road surface DANGER changes grade at the top or bottom of an incline. Lower the • Use extra caution when forks back to the recommended operating on ramps.
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OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK CAUTION Be careful that the load does not hit the side of the rack as it is inserted. You may have to move the truck forward or backward to help provide clearance for the load to swing into the rack.
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OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK NOTE DANGER DO NOT lower them so far that they If the forks jam, load sticks or strike the bottom of the pallet or a catches during a stacking cross member below the load. operation, DO NOT attempt to If the forks are lowered too far free them by reaching through...
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK Figure 4-21: Back Up from the Load 12. Very slowly move the truck in Figure 4-22: Removing the Forks reverse. At the same time, pivot the mast to the left Dockboards and (approximately 45°) to rotate the Trucks forks out of the pallet.
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK Handholds or other effective means • An amber overhead flashing are provided on portable dock beacon. boards to permit safe handling. • Flashing backup light. Where possible, fork loops or lugs • Rear safety light package. are provided for handling by fork •...
OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK Optional Systems • Wire Locked Mode - After both antennas have found the wire Operation the truck will go into locked mode and the beeper will go Landguide Wire silent. The truck will now speed up to a maximum speed of 5 Guidance System mph and the steering wheel will...
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OPERATING THE SLT30 AC TRUCK Table provided for general use. NOTES: https://www.forkliftpdfmanuals.com/ 4-22...
Chapter 5 Operator’s Daily Checklist This section of your SLT30 AC IMPORTANT Forklift Operator’s Manual details the procedures and information the Read and comply with all applicable SAFETY precautions Operator will need to successfully explained in “Safety Information” inspect and maintain your truck on a starting on page 1-1.
OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST Tires and Wheels • Remove any embedded foreign material and torn pieces of tread The condition of the tires is to be as soon as it is noticed. checked along with the lug nut • Replace chunked tires if it torque setting at the beginning of produces a rough bouncy ride.
OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST Static Discharge The battery is also very heavy and if restraints are not replaced after Strap(s) maintenance the battery could slide out of the truck causing electrical At the beginning of each shift check shorts and/or spilling acid. The truck the condition of the static straps(2) could also tip.
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This is available from than 1.5 amp per 100 your Landoll distributor. amp-hours capacity at the To remove the battery: end of the charge. 1. Return the truck to your service •...
OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST If the battery has been shipped with • Insert the tube of the electrolyte installed check the hydrometer into the cell specific gravity of the electrolyte electrolyte. Slowly release the using a hydrometer to determine if a bulb to allow fluid to draw into charge is needed.
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OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST 5. Charge the battery using a 7. If the cell temperature rises constant current charger set to higher than +110°F (+61.2°C), 5% of the six-hour battery either reduce the charging capacity. For example, 55 amps current to half the original value for a 1,100 AH (ampere-hour) or stop charging until the battery.
OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST Temp °F Correction Temp °F Correction Temp °F Correction 76-78 116-118 +0.013 155-157 +0.026 Battery Restraint System Service Brakes The battery restraint should be in With the key switch set to “ON” drive place at all times when a battery is forward slowly and then steadily installed in the truck.
• It is recommended to use DO NOT use the truck. only Landoll Corporation replacement parts. Use only Hydraulic Oil quality forks that are forged or have an up-set heel and 1.
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OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST Check that the primary mast 1. To check for racking find a cylinder extends fully and that the lift reasonably level floor area to carriage rises to the top of the inner park the truck on and center the rails before the secondary cylinders mast on the truck.
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OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST The side shift bearing pads are 5. Turn the truck back “ON” and located within the slide channels shift the mast to its full right above and below the side shift position and then turn key assembly. The channels are lined switch back to the “OFF”...
OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST Joystick Directional Switch Joystick Wire Guidance (Optional) Rock the directional switch forward to put the truck in forward operation. If your truck is equipped with wire The wheel direction display on the guidance sit in the driver’s seat and dash should show the truck to be in turn the truck on.
OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST Steering Dash Display/ Verify Gauges Before operating the truck check the steering system to make sure it Inspect the dash display for errors or operates correctly. The steering is faults and ensure that the display speed sensitive, meaning it requires reads normal.
OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST 2. Lift yourself out of the seat for Capacity Plate three seconds. You should hear The capacity plate should be the park brake click on. Sit back checked to verify capacity ratings down and then press on the and lift heights.
Gearbox *Failure to refill with oil that meets ISO 4406 cleanliness code 15/13/11 may void the warranty. Typical “NEW” oil DOES NOT meet this specifica- tion. Contact Landoll Corporation or your lubricant supplier for recom- mendation. Table 5-1: Lubrication Chart https://www.forkliftpdfmanuals.com/...
OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST Technical Specifications Table 5-2: Standard Specifications Model SLT30AC SLT35 AC Capacity @ 24” Load 3,000 lbs. / 1,361 3,500 lbs. / 1,588 Centers Load Center 24 in. / 600 mm 24 in. / 600 mm Power Source Battery, Electric Battery, Electric Weight w/ Battery...
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OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST Table 5-2: Standard Specifications Model SLT30AC SLT35 AC Steer Motor Rating 1.1kW 1.1kW Traction Motor Rating 12kW 12kW Wheel Sizes 18 x 9 x 12.1 in. 18 x 9 x 12.1 in. Front (2 each) (457x229x307mm) (457x229x307mm) 18 x 7 x 12.1 in 18 x 7 x 12.1 in Rear (1 each)
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OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST Document Control Revision Log: Date Revision Improvement(s) Description and Comments 08/23/11 F-456-R1 Initial Release 10/30/12 F-456-R2 Improved layout and size nn/nn/nn https://www.forkliftpdfmanuals.com/ 5-21...
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Equipment from Landoll Corporation is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001 registration at all Landoll manufacturing facilities. Drexel SLT 30 AC Parts Manual Re-Order Part Number F-456-R2 LANDOLL CORPORATION 1900 North Street Marysville, Kansas 66508 (785) 562-5381 800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COM Copyright 2012.
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What does it mean when the red light is flashing on the battery?
A flashing red light on the battery of a Landoll Drexel SLT30 AC indicates that the battery capacity has reached 30% and the truck should be charged immediately.
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