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SER MANUAL A-Series Fork Positioner/ Sideshifter Manual Number 1849482-R2 cascade corporation Cascade is a Registered Trademark of Cascade Corporation...
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ONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION Special Definitions OPERATION Safety Rules Industrial Lift Trucks Handling Loads Sideshifter Operation Safe Operation and Maintenance TRUCK REQUIREMENTS HYDRAULIC SUPPLY INSTALLATION PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Daily 100-Hour Maintenance 300-Hour Maintenance 1000-Hour Maintenance 2000-Hour Maintenance PARTS Recommended Spare Parts Publications NTRODUCTION NOTE: All specifications are shown in U.S.
NTRODUCTION Special Definitions The statements shown appear throughout this Manual where special emphasis is required. Read all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before proceeding with any work. WARNING: Rated capacity of the truck/ Statements labeled IMPORTANT and NOTE are provided attachment combination is a responsibility as additional information of special significance or to make of the original truck manufacturer and may the job easier.
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PERATION Safety Rules – Industrial Lift Trucks No riders No reaching through mast No standing under load GA0047.eps Tilt With load Raise 3 in. (8 cm) No load Traveling RAMPS Motor off, park, lower load empty No parking on ramp No turning on ramp Watch clearances GA0048.eps...
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PERATION Safety Rules – Handling Loads Limit sideshifting Top of load should not extend with raised load. 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).
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AFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OSHA Regulations – Industrial Trucks and Attachments (Specific Regulations from OSHA 1910.178) (6) A safe distance shall be maintained from the edge of ramps or WARNING: The safe operation and maintenance of platforms while on any elevated dock or platform or freight car. industrial trucks is regulated by Occupational Safety Trucks shall not be used for opening or closing freight doors.
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YDRAULIC SUPPLY Fork Positioning function: No. 3 hose/No. 4 fittings with 5/32-in (4 mm) minimum I.D. Sideshifting function: No. 4 hose/No. 6 fittings with 3/16-in. (5 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.
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NSTALLATION WARNING: Check the attachment weight (located on the nameplate) to make sure the Attach overhead hoist overhead hoist and chains or straps are at least the rated capacity of the attachment. Remove bolt-on lower hooks FP0724.eps FP0601.ill Mount unit on truck carriage ITA Class II –...
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NSTALLATION Flush supply hoses Connect supply hoses to supply terminals and connect together using a union fitting as shown. Operate auxiliary valve for 30 sec. Remove union fitting Install hoses Close Forks Spread Forks CAUTION: Allow for 4 inches movement in each direction for sideshifting ('rolling' hose arrangement recommended).
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NSTALLATION Install Forks Disconnect cylinder rod-end anchors from fork carriers and retract cylinder rods. Rotate fork carriers up to provide clearance for fork installation. WARNING: Remove locking pins from forks. Assure that forks slide freely on sideshifter carriage bars. Install forks using bottom fork slot to engage forks with sideshifter carriage.
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NSTALLATION Cycle Fork Positioner functions Lubrication • Open and close forks several times. Fork Positioner/Sideshifter is prelubed at Sideshift (if equipped) left and right. the Factory and requires no lubrication Check for smoothness and equal for installation. Use graphite dry lube for movement. fork bars as required ('Slip Plate Aerosol', 'GraphoKote' or equivalent).
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NSTALLATION Adjust forks for equal movement (if required) NOTE: Attachment is Factory-adjusted for equal fork movement when operated at recommended pressure and flow rate. Flow Restrictor Locate flow restrictors on right hand cylinder Fitting (only one (1) flow restrictor used). Open forks fully, then close.
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ERIODIC MAINTENANCE WARNING: After completing any service procedure, always test each function through five complete cycles. First test with no load, then test with a load to make sure the attachment operates correctly before returning it to the job. 100-Hour Maintenance Every time the lift truck is serviced or every 100 hours of truck operation, whichever comes first, perform the following maintenance procedures:...
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ERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2000-Hour After 2000 hours of truck operation, in addition to the 100, 300 and 1000-hour maintenance, forks in use shall be inspected at intervals of not more than 12 months (for single shift operations) or whenever any defect or permanent deformation is detected.
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