OVERVIEW WARNINGS & SAFETY MEASURES INSTALLATION USING DISPLAY Functions Other Features USING iFORKS Dos and Don'ts Weighing Load - Basic Weighing a Load - Net/Tare/Gross Weight Weighing a Load - Add to the Total & Reset Piece Counting AUTO SHUT-OFF...
VERVIEW This manual describes the installation and use of the iForks. Read this manual carefully. The installer must be informed of the contents of this manual. Follow the contents of the manual precisely. Always do things in the correct order. This manual should be kept on a safe and dry place. In case of damage or loss the user may request a new copy of the manual from Cascade RAVAS.
CAUTION: Do not Pressure Wash Min. 15°F (-10°C) Max. 105°F (40°C) IP65 Should you have any further questions after reading this manual then you can contact Cascade RAVAS. IMPORTANT: Tampering or removing iForks NTEP Security wire or label will void NTEP Certification. 6806956-R3...
Install iForks. FK0035.eps IMPORTANT: If installing on fork positioner, contact cascade. Lock iForks FK0036.eps Install battery packs into the iForks Lift up battery holder locking clip. Position battery pack. Click into the battery holders. Secure the locking clips down. FK0037.eps...
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NSTALLATION Locate and mount the display Find a suitable location for readout and easy access to display. NOTE: If required, install batteries into display. Cabin Roof Refer to Batteries Section, "Changing Display Batteries", page 17. Side Rail Dashboard Display FK0038.eps Install display bracket and support, if required Install bracket to display.
SING DISPLAY Functions Left of Display Middle of Display Right of Display When appears: When the following When appears: appears: Weight shown is in .44 lb (.2 kg) steps; only for The weighing system weight that ranges 0-441 lb (0-200 kg). (including load) is stable Weight shown is Weight shown is in 1.1 lb (.5 kg) steps;...
SING DISPLAY Other Features Display Menus Weigh Mode Options: Net/Tare/Gross (Auto/Manual Tare) Add weight/Subtotal weight/Total weight Piece weight Toggle units Manual zero On/off User Settings Auto shut-off time Light intensity Deactivate/Activate Com Port 1 Deactivate/Activate Com Port 2 Alibi Memory FK0041.eps Select Weight Type Wait 5 seconds to...
SING iFORKS Dos & Don'ts PRIOR TO WEIGHING Verify iForks are free of obstacles prior to zeroing Position to vertical Zero before each weighing if display does not automatically zero For legal trade: NTEP – ±5% (3°) Horizontal OIML – ±5° Horizontal...
SING iFORKS Weighing a Load – Basic To weigh a load: IMPORTANT: • If front face or bottom of iForks touches the load or pallet, it will not weigh correctly. Press the on/off key. • Unstable weight readings indicate debris Wait 5 seconds.
SING iFORKS Weighing a Load - Net/Tare/Gross Weight FK0049.eps Net (A) + Tare (B) = Gross (C) NET – The weight of the load to weigh TARE – The weight of an unladen load that is not included (pallet, bin, etc).
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SING iFORKS Weighing a Load - Net/Tare/Gross Weight Net Weighing: Manual Tare To weigh a load but disregard part of the load with a known weight (example: pallet): NOTE: Display must be in basic weighing mode prior to performing the following steps (press power button for 3 seconds).
SING iFORKS Weighing a Load - Add to the Total & Reset To add a series of load weights and total: Display will return to weighing mode Display will show Press to add to total "Added" NOTE: For each load to be weighed and added, repeat.
To determine an unknown weight by sampling a number of pieces. The number of pieces taken from or placed on the iForks determines the accuracy of the sampling. The standard sampling amount is 10 pieces (95 pieces maximum). NOTE: Piece counting is not NTEP approved.
Press any key to cancel auto shut-off and return to weighing mode. After 2 hours of no weighing, the iForks will turn off. NOTE: To turn on, refer to "Weighing a Load – Basic", Page 9 FK0061.eps Indicator screen will be blank...
Working Mode Twice every 10 sec. Sleep Mode Twice every 10 sec. The display will show when there is a low battery on the iforks: Arrows for fork will blink: F1 = Fork 1 Low Battery Indicator: F2 = Fork 2...
ATTERIES Changing iFork Battery Packs To change batteries on iForks, perform the following: Remove batteries Unlock batteries. Remove battery packs. FK0064.eps Remove D-Cells from battery packs Remove the capscrews. Remove top housing of battery pack. Remove batteries. FK0065.eps 6806956-R3...
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Install battery packs in iForks Install four batteries in each battery pack. Replace the top housing of the battery pack. Install capscrews finger tight. Install battery packs into the iForks. FK0066.eps Charge battery packs, if equipped with rechargeable batteries Push locking clips down.
ATTERIES Changing Display Batteries (if equipped) Low battery indicator will flash FK0068.eps The display is equipped with four AA batteries. Remove capscrews from display Open display and remove old lid using M5 allen wrench batteries FK0070.eps FK0069.eps Install new batteries. Install display lid and tighten capscrews NOTE: Check the position and polarity of...
ISPLAY OPTIONS User Settings Enter user settings Choose a menu option User Settings Multiple screens will flash Menu Mode Continue to desired submenu (see next page) FK0073.eps Hold for 10 seconds Select menu Scroll through option menu options: Auto Shut-Off Time (Display) Light Intensity Deactivate/Activate Com Port 1 (Bluetooth board) Deactivate/Activate Com Port 2 (Printer board)
ISPLAY OPTIONS User Settings – Submenus Auto Shut-Off Menu (Display) Selected digit NOTE: Auto shut-iff can be set to 0 only when the (minutes) flashes display is hardwired to the truck power. When value is accepted, indicator will return to User FK0075.eps Settings Mode Menu...
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ISPLAY OPTIONS User Settings – Submenus (Continued) Alibi Memory This option is only active for forks that require NTEP or OIML certification. The memory (1 Mb capacity) stores every weight, date, time and an Alibi Use Entry Mode to reference number. This data can be used for dispute. Once memory is full, look up alibi number the oldest data will be overwritten first.
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ISPLAY OPTIONS User Settings – Submenus (Continued) Alibi Memory (Continued) Gross weight will show "Gross" shows for 5 seconds Press enter zero key to move onto next information menu "Net" shows for 5 seconds "Net_C" shows for Net: weight is measured 5 seconds Net_C: Weight is calculated Press enter zero key to move...
RINTER OPTION NOTE: For troubleshooting, refer to iForks service manual. Print Weight 250.0 kg. 25.0 kg. 275.0 kg. 10/15/09 17:45 Press total button Printer will print to print out load weight Weigh load NOTE: This will add the weight to the total weight.
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RINTER OPTION Change Time & Date Printout Change current settings (shown in entry mode guide). To accept current settings, press the enter button. Time Setting: Hour Hold for 6 seconds Time Setting: Minute Entry Mode Guide Date Setting: Day For flashing digit, while in entry mode, pressing buttons: Decrease Increase...
ERIODIC MAINTENANCE 100-Hour Every time the lift truck is serviced or every 100 hours of truck operation, whichever comes first, complete the following maintenance procedures: • Check for debris between fork and fork shoe. • Check for pinched wires at bottom of batteries. •...
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ERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2000-Hour (Continued) Inspect forks NOTE: Use fork calipers on fork up to and including 4 in. (100 mm) thick. Fork calipers indicates a 10% wear factor would be when calipers are applied to the blade cross-section. Remove fork shoe from forks. For reassembly, tighten to a torque of 80 ft.-lbs.
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Do you have questions you need answered right now? Call your nearest Cascade RAVAS Service Department. Visit us online at www.cascorp.com Cascade Corporation Cascade Canada Inc. Cascade-Xiamen Cascade Korea 121B 9L Namdong Ind. U.S. Headquarters 5570 Timberlea Blvd. No. 668 Yangguang Rd.
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