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- Page 1 Operating instructions ® ManuTel telescopic fork arm Type SlimLine U163-903/Replaces:U163-43 Read the instructions prior to performing any task! Keep for future use!
- Page 2 ManuTel ® telescopic fork arm Type SlimLine V1.09/2019...
- Page 3 Ensure that the manual is always available at the operation site of the ManuTel ® (on the industrial truck). Illustrations in this manual are for basic understanding and may deviate from the actual design. Customer Address VETTER Industrie GmbH service Carl-Benz-Strasse 45 57299 Burbach GERMANY Phone +49 2736 4961–0 Email info@forks.com...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ® OVERVIEW OF MANUTEL SLIMLINE Range of application Variants of the ManuTel ® SlimLine Declaration of conformity SAFETY Symbols in this manual Applicable documents Intended use Operator obligations ® Dangers associated with handling the ManuTel SlimLine Safety markings Personnel requirements... -
Page 5: Overview Of Manutel Slimline
® Overview of ManuTel SlimLine Variants of the ManuTel® SlimLine ® Overview of ManuTel SlimLine Range of application ManuTel ® SlimLines are used to lift, transport and put down goods on pallets, for example, or loads that are intended for transport with a forklift or another form of indus- trial truck. -
Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of conformity Declaration of conformity EC declaration of conformity as per EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC VETTER Industrie GmbH, as the manufacturer, hereby declares that the models of the ® ManuTel SlimLine telescopicfork arm listed below comply with the EC Machinery Direc-... -
Page 7: Safety
Safety Symbols in this manual Safety NOTICE! Scope All of the following safety information applies to all variants of the ® ManuTel SlimLine. Symbols in this manual Safety instruc- Safety instructions in this manual are marked by symbols. The safety instructions are tions introduced by signal words which express the extent of the danger. -
Page 8: Applicable Documents
Safety Applicable documents Safety infor- Safety information may relate to certain, individual instructions for action. Such safety mation in information is embedded in the instruction for action so that readability is not disturbed instructions when performing the action. The aforementioned signal words are used. for action Example: Loosen the screw. -
Page 9: Intended Use
Safety Operator obligations Intended use The ManuTel ® SlimLines are used solely for lifting and transporting loads and may/can only be used on industrial trucks. WARNING! Danger from improper use! ® Improper use of the ManuTel SlimLine could lead to dangerous situa- tions and serious injuries. -
Page 10: Dangers Associated With Handling The Manutel ® Slimline
Safety Dangers associated with handling the ManuTel® SlimLine ® The ManuTel SlimLine is used in the commercial sector. The operator of the industrial truck is therefore subject to the legal requirements for occupational safety. In particular, the following applies: The operator must be aware of the applicable health and safety regulations and, in a risk assessment, must determine any additional dangers that could arise from the ®... - Page 11 Safety Dangers associated with handling the ManuTel® SlimLine Unauthorised modification WARNING! Risk of injury from incorrectly executed work on the ManuTel ® SlimLine! ® The carrying capacity of the ManuTel SlimLine ultimately depends on its material characteristics. Unauthorised modification such as boreholes for add-ons, welding work etc.
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Page 12: Safety Markings
Safety Safety markings Crushing WARNING! Risk of injury from crushing! Due to the considerable weight of the fork blade, there is a danger of serious injuries from limbs getting trapped during all work on the fork blade. – Wear protective gloves. –... - Page 13 Safety Safety markings Hard stamping The hard stamping (and the article number it contains) identifies the version of the ® ManuTel SlimLine upon delivery. The hard stamping is located on the side of the back of the fork (Fig. 4/9). Fig.
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Page 14: Personnel Requirements
ManuTel SlimLine has been taught. ® The service specialist is familiar with the use of the VETTER ManuTel SlimLine and the associated dangers. The service specialist is capable of operating industrial trucks with a driver’s seat or a driver’s platform thanks to their education, knowledge and experience. -
Page 15: Unauthorised Persons
Safety Personal protective equipment 2.7.2 Unauthorised persons WARNING! Danger to life for unauthorised persons due to dangers in the danger and work area! Unauthorised persons, who do not meet the requirements described in this manual, are not aware of the dangers in the work area. For this reason, there is the danger of serious injuries and even death for unau- thorised persons. -
Page 16: Protection Of The Environment And Disposal
Safety Protection of the environment and disposal Protective gloves Protective gloves are used to protect hands from friction, abrasions, punctures and deeper injuries. They also offer protection in the event of contact with hot surfaces. Protective work clothing Protective work clothing consists of tight-fitting work clothing with low breaking strength, tight sleeves and no parts that stick out. - Page 17 Safety Protection of the environment and disposal Packaging Packaging materials are valuable raw materials and, as such, they can be further used or materials meaningfully processed in many cases. Incorrect disposal of packaging materials can give rise to dangers to the environment. Reuse packaging materials if possible.
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Page 18: Structure
Structure Structure Fig. 4: Structure of the ManuTel ® SlimLine A ManuTel ® SlimLine retracted B ManuTel ® SlimLine extended Fork arm locking device Locking pin Basic fork arm Retainer Lock borehole Slip-on coupling for basic fork arm Pull-out protection Type plate Hard stamping position 10 Hooks... -
Page 19: Assembly And Disassembly
Assembly and disassembly Assembly Assembly and disassembly Assembly Checking compatibility NOTICE! Carry out a compatibility check prior to assembly. Compare the suspension dimensions of the fork carriage with those of the ManuTel ® SlimLine . ® Compare the load chart of the industrial truck with the ManuTel SlimLine : Determine the weight and load centre for the transport task. - Page 20 Assembly and disassembly Assembly Assembly WARNING! Risk of injury from crushing! Due to the considerable weight of the fork arms, crushing can result in serious injuries. Note the following points in relation to all of the following assembly, disassembly and adjustment tasks: –...
- Page 21 Assembly and disassembly Assembly CAUTION! Risk of crushing the hands when aligning and putting on! Take hold of the ManuTel ® SlimLine at the head and basic fork arm and put it onto the side of the fork carriage (Fig. 6). Ensure that the upper and lower hooks of the ®...
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Page 22: Disassembly
Assembly and disassembly Disassembly Fig. 7: Closing the locking device Fit the locking screw on the fork carriage again. Lower the fork carriage to the base position. Disassembly Personnel: Driver of industrial trucks Protective equipment: Protective work clothing Industrial helmet Protective gloves Safety shoes Carry out disassembly of the ManuTel... - Page 23 Assembly and disassembly Disassembly Fig. 8: Opening the locking device Open the locking device of the ManuTel ® SlimLine (put the lever of the locking device up into a vertical position). ® V1.09/2019 ManuTel telescopic fork arm Type SlimLine...
- Page 24 Assembly and disassembly Disassembly ® Fig. 9: Lowering the ManuTel SlimLine CAUTION! Risk of hands being crushed when lowering! Lower the ManuTel ® SlimLine from the fork carriage. CAUTION! Risk of injury from falling fork arms! ® Secure the ManuTel SlimLine against falling immediately after disassembly by putting it down.
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Page 25: Operation
Operation Telescoping the ManuTel® SlimLine Operation ® Telescoping the ManuTel SlimLine WARNING! Insufficient lock! If the lock for the slip-on coupling and basic fork arm is insufficient, this can lead to loads being transported in an unsafe manner. There is a risk of injury from the load slipping. - Page 26 Operation Telescoping the ManuTel® SlimLine Fig. 10: Locking device of the locking pin Fig. 11: Removing the locking pin Press in the pressure point of the locking pin from above (Fig. 11/1). ð The yellow marking becomes visible and the lock opens (Fig. 10). Press up the locking pin when it is in pressed-in state by pressing it from below at the same time (Fig.
- Page 27 Operation Telescoping the ManuTel® SlimLine Fig. 12: Aligning the boreholes Align the boreholes in the slip-on coupling and the basic fork arm. Insert the locking pin in the lock borehole (Fig. 13/1). Fig. 13: Inserting the locking pin Press the pressure point of the locking pin from above until it is in the correct posi- tion and the yellow marking is visible (Fig.
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Page 28: Adjusting The Fork Arm Spacing
Operation Adjusting the fork arm spacing Adjusting the fork arm spacing Personnel: Driver of industrial trucks Protective equipment: Protective work clothing Industrial helmet Protective gloves Safety shoes ® Raise the ManuTel SlimLine up from the ground. Fig. 14: Opening the locking device ®... - Page 29 Operation Adjusting the fork arm spacing Fig. 15: Locking device closed ® Lock the ManuTel SlimLine by closing the lever inside the locking groove (Fig. 15). ® Check that the ManuTel SlimLine is locked into the locking groove. If this is not the ®...
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Page 30: Maintenance
Maintenance Daily visual inspection by the user Maintenance Daily visual inspection by the user WARNING! Risk of injury from a defective locking device! ® The locking device prevents undesired lateral movement of the ManuTel SlimLine on the profile of the fork carriage. Uncontrolled movement of the ManuTel ®... -
Page 31: Routine Check
Maintenance Routine check Function check of the retainer for the slip-on coupling: Remove the locking pin and carefully attempt to pull out the slip-on coupling without jolting it and without forcing it. The slip-on coupling must not come loose. Carry out a visual inspection to check for any deformation, cracks or damage. Routine check NOTICE! ®... -
Page 32: Wear Check For The Slip-On Coupling
Maintenance Wear check for the slip-on coupling Wear check for the slip-on coupling WARNING! Danger of accident due to wear! The material thickness must be at least 3 mm at each point of the slip-on coupling. (Fig. 16). The slip-on coupling needs to be replaced if the mate- rial thickness is less than 3 mm due to wear. -
Page 33: Repairs And Spare Parts
Maintenance Repairs and spare parts In general, wear occurs on the slip-on coupling below the fork bend (see Fig. 16) or below the fork tip. Repairs and spare parts Repairs Personnel: Service specialist Protective equipment: Protective work clothing Industrial helmet Protective gloves Safety shoes NOTICE! - Page 34 Maintenance Repairs and spare parts Cleaning tasks Personnel: Driver of industrial trucks Protective equipment: Protective work clothing Industrial helmet Protective gloves Safety shoes Clean the ManuTel ® SlimLine on a regular basis. Use a broom or brush to this end. Do not grease the basic fork arm or the slip-on coupling of the ManuTel ®...
- Page 35 Repairs and spare parts Spare parts VETTER Industrie GmbH, as the manufacturer, reserves the right to make changes at any time as part of continuous product improvement. For this reason, it is important to state the type and article number with every order for spare parts ( Ä...
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Page 36: After Completion Of Maintenance Work
Maintenance After completion of maintenance work After completion of maintenance work Personnel: Driver of industrial trucks Protective equipment: Protective work clothing Industrial helmet Protective gloves Safety shoes Carry out the following steps upon completion of maintenance work or troubleshooting and before returning the ManuTel ®... -
Page 37: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data ® Fig. 18: ManuTel SlimLine carrying capacity The load centre distance (mm) is stated from the inner edge of the fork back. The carrying capacity (in kg/pair) lowers as the load centre distance increases. Example of MTSK 18/12/20: –... - Page 38 Technical data ® Tab. 1: MANUTEL SlimLine: TYPE LIST Cross Centre of gravity, Carrying Length Length Outer capacity section X-axis Type Weight (pair)/ Retracte Extende cross Basic Retracted/ load section Article No. fork extended centre L0 (mm) L1 (mm) (kg) (mm) MTSK18/12/ 20/A...
- Page 39 Technical data Own notes ® V1.09/2019 ManuTel telescopic fork arm Type SlimLine...
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Page 41: Index
Contact ....... . . 3 on the ManuTel SlimLine ....13 Customer service . - Page 43 Deviations and changes are part of our ongoing review and improvement of the product. VETTER Industrie GmbH does not accept any respon- sibility or liability for errors that arise from the use and application of this document. This document, including all parts, is protected by copyright.