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Using this unit incorrectly may void warranty. Any damage audible or visible to this unit should be addressed at the time of discovery. Electrodrive Pty Ltd can provide parts and service support on request through its service partner company: Serviced Equipment Pty Ltd p: 1300 934 471 e: service@fallshaw.com.au...
Move your existing manual trolleys with the battery powered Tug Compact. The Tug Compact simply hooks on to your existing trolley with a simple hitch. This converts your heavy trolley into a powerful, easy to move motorised unit. Productivity is greatly increased, and back or shoulder strain is eliminated.
Tug Compact—Operating Manual Controls Key switch The key switch must be turned clockwise to switch the unit on. When ON, the LED status indicator will be illuminated. If a fault occurs with the electronics, this LED light will flash an error code (refer to Appendix 2). It is important to note that the unit should be switched off and the key removed, whenever it is not in use.
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Charger socket The charger socket is located on the body panel of the unit, next to the tiller post. Brakes When the speed control lever is released, the unit is slowed electrically by dynamic braking until the machine and load comes to a complete stop. Capacity Refer to the serial plate for the unit’s safe working load, located on the body adjacent to the tiller post.
Tug Compact—Operating Manual Driving instructions Safety check Before using the Tug the operator should complete the following check: 1. The battery charger is not connected. 2. The direction selector works. 3. The emergency stop button is released. 4. The brakes operate correctly when the throttle lever is released.
Charging Ensure regular recharging of batteries (charging overnight after a day’s usage is recommended). Irregular charging may cause the batteries to prematurely fail. Leaving a machine in storage without charge for periods greater than a month can also lead to premature battery failure. This is not covered under warranty. For detailed charging procedures refer to Appendix 4.
The supplied charger cannot begin to charge the batteries unless they have a small amount of charge. If this occurs, contact Electrodrive or your local service agent. A sign that the batteries need replacing is when they no longer hold charge.
Self-resetting circuit breaker This Tug is fitted with a self resetting circuit breaker in case of momentary over- load. This circuit breaker can be found beneath the top cover on the main electrical control panel. If the unit repeatedly over-loads, test the machine, as the motor may be damaged, and continued use could damage the unit further.
Electrodrive plant. If a defect is reported, Electrodrive will repair or replace the defective part, at its own discretion. This warranty does not apply if this unit has been misused, damaged, or modified in any way.
500 kg 500 kg The Tug Compact has been designed to move the rated weight capacity on a level firm surface. Variations in the working environment may impede the performance of this unit. Such parameters include (but are not limited to) the following: •...
Tug Compact—Operating Manual Appendix 2: Fault codes LED codes Explanation LED off No power or defective controller. Solid on Controller operational; No faults. 1, 1 Thermal cutback fault. R RR 1, 2 Throttle fault. R RRR 1, 3 Speed limit pot fault.
Tug Compact—Operating Manual Appendix 4: Charging procedures for SLA batteries § Always charge batteries when work is complete and the equipment is not required for use. § Opportunity charging is NOT recommended. This can also shorten battery life. § Never leave batteries in a discharged state as this will shorten the batteries life.
To ensure this equipment is kept in a safe and reliable condition, it is important to follow a preventative maintenance program. Maintain a log of the service work on the cards below, and always use an approved Electrodrive service agent to conduct the works. Approved service personnel will be provided with all necessary documents and components in service repair, including but not limited to, circuit diagrams, component part lists, descriptions, service checklists and spare parts.
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Tug Compact—Operating Manual 12 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due 18 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due ...
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24 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due 30 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due ...
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Tug Compact—Operating Manual 36 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due 42 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due...
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48 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due 54 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due ...
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Tug Compact—Operating Manual 60 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due...
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