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Maintenance and Inspections:
According to ANSI B56.1, the tugger is a "motorized hand truck" (MHT). For this type of truck, only trained,
authorized persons should perform inspections or maintenance.
Inspections: ALWAYS review the following warning messages and procedures BEFORE inspecting the MHT.
DO NOT use the tugger if an inspection reveals structural damage.
includes, but is not limited to, cracked welds, warping or other deformation of the brackets, front rollers and
wheel(s), handle, or the housing that protects the electrical components.
If an inspection exposes any problem, restore the MHT to normal operating condition BEFORE returning it to
regular service. The MHT must not be used until all repairs have been completed.
According to B56.1-2005:
A "User" is "a person or organization responsible for employing powered industrial trucks." Therefore, the person
or business that owns the MHT is a user.
"Authorized" means any person designated by the user to operate or maintain the equipment. In other words, the
owner, most likely your employer, is responsible for training and selecting people to inspect and maintain the MHT.
NOTE: A user may choose to contract with a person or an organization for maintenance services. Vestil is not
responsible for the actions of independently contracted maintenance service providers.
Only use replacement parts either supplied or approved by the manufacturer.
The person(s) authorized by the end-user to inspect the MHT must do so before it is used for the first time, and
before each subsequent use. If the MHT is rarely used, inspect the unit at least once per month, or before each use,
whichever is more frequent. Before the inspection, a) disconnect the battery, and b) either chock the wheels or lift the
MHT until the drive wheels no longer contact the ground.
Inspect the pallet truck prior to each use. Specifically look for:
1. Frayed wires;
2.
Pinched or damaged wires;
3.
Structural damage: cracked welds, warping or other deformation of the brackets, front rollers or drive
wheel(s), handle, or the housing that protects the electrical components;
4.
Proper function of all limit switches;
Proper horn operation;
5.
Normal battery condition: clean, not leaking electrolyte solution, secure connections with both terminals.
6.
Also make sure that the battery is immobilized so that it cannot move during operation.
7.
Proper rotation of all wheels.
Inspect the MHT each month:
1.
Wobbliness or looseness of rollers and/or drive wheels;
2. Damage to or excessive wear of:
a. Pivot points;
Electric wires;
b.
c.
Retaining rings for the rollers, drive wheels, and all pivot points;
d.
Bearings
Proper function of the hand actuated mechanisms;
3.
4.
Proper battery water level;
5.
Unusual noise or abnormal movement during operation;
6.
Legibility and undamaged condition of all product labels.
Maintenance: the end-user must implement a scheduled maintenance program to ensure the proper function and
safety of the lifter. Pages 12-13 of ANSI/ITSDF standard B56.1-2005 describe some recommended maintenance
procedures, and the following steps should be utilized in conjunction with those recommendations.
The user is responsible for training persons to work on the MHT. "Work on" refers to operating,
loading, cleaning, servicing, maintaining, or repairing the product. ONLY trained, authorized maintenance personnel
or independent contractors chosen by the user should perform inspection, maintenance, or repair work.
Copyright 2021 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
E-TUG-HD, Manual
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