Introduction; Responsibilities Of Owner And Users - Presto Lifts PPS2200-62NFO-21 Owner's Manual

1. Introduction

This manual attempts to provide all of the information necessary for the safe and proper
installation, operation and maintenance of Presto Lifts Inc. battery operated, Power Stak. It is
important that all personnel involved with the installation, maintenance or operator of the stacker
read this manual. Additional manuals are available upon request or at www.PrestoLifts.com.
Each Presto stacker is equipped with nameplate, serial number and model identifications. Please
refer to these numbers when ordering parts or requesting further information. The Presto stackers
are designed for lifting, lowering and positioning a wide variety of loads. WHERE UNIQUE
SITUATIONS ARISE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED IN THIS MANUAL, CALL PRESTO LIFTS
FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
The battery operated stackers are designed for in-plant/non-hazardous locations only. They can
be used in a 8' or larger aisle. These units are not for personnel lifting.
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Responsibilities of Owner and Users

Basic Principles - Owners/users shall apply sound principles of safety, training, inspection,
maintenance, and expected operating environment. It shall be the responsibility of the owner/user
to advise the manufacturer where deflection may be critical to the application.
Manuals - Owners/users shall keep and maintain a copy of the operating and maintenance
manual(s) and ensure its availability to operating and maintenance personnel.
Inspection and Maintenance - It shall be the responsibility of the users to inspect and
maintain the machine as required to ensure proper operation. The frequency of inspection and
maintenance shall be based upon the manufacturer's recommendations and be compatible with
operating conditions and the severity of the operating environment. Machinery that is not in proper
operating condition shall be immediately removed from service until repaired. Maintenance and
repairs shall be made by a qualified person and the repairs shall be in conformance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Maintenance Safety Precautions - Before adjustments and repairs are started on the machine,
the following precautions shall be taken as applicable:
1. Remove the load from the load enclosure.
2. Lower platform to the full down position.
3. Relieve system pressure from all circuits before loosening or removing any components.
4. All controls in the "off' position and all operating features secured from inadvertent motion
by brakes, blocks, or other means.
5. Disconnect power and follow established owner/user lockout/tag out policies.
6. Follow precautions and directions as specified by the manufacturer.
Presto Lifts
This machine is designed for powered travel and should not be
manually moved by applying force to the Control Pod Handles. The
Control Pod and steering arm should only be moved side to side when
the machine is under power. The Control Pod and steering arm should
be lowered to the drive position and power, Forward or Reverse, is
engaged by moving the thumb wheel in the direction of desired travel
then the steering arm can be moved side to side for directional steering.
Pushing or pulling on the Control Pod Handles when the unit is not
powered can lead to damage and/or breakage
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