Load Handling, Emergency Load Lowering - Yale VERACITOR GCC030VX Operating Manual

Operating Procedures

Load Handling, Emergency Load Lowering

WARNING
On trucks equipped with an electronic hydraulic con-
trol valve, when the electronic signal to the mini-levers
or joystick is disrupted, the mast assembly can ONLY
be lowered with the emergency load lowering valve,
located on the main hydraulic valve (see Figure 15).
When using the emergency load lowering valve to
lower a load, serious injury can result if anyone is near
the load or under the load.
WARNING
When power is interrupted on trucks equipped with a
manual hydraulic control valve and emergency load
lowering valve, the following procedure must be used
to lower a load. When lowering a load using this proce-
dure, serious injury can result if anyone is near or
under the load.
WARNING
Always lower the mast assembly when leaving the lift
truck unattended.
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NOTE: The emergency load lowering valve is to be used
ONLY if the electrical signal to the main control valve has
been disrupted and there is a load lifted.
To use the emergency load lowering valve, follow these
steps:
1. Move seat all the way forward and raise the steering col-
umn to its highest position and open lift truck hood. If lift
truck is equipped with an LPG tank, swing the LPG tank to
the side before opening the hood.
2. Remove floor mat and floor plate.
3. Turn the emergency load lowering valve two complete
turns to the left. See Figure 15.
4. When load has been lowered, close the emergency load
lowering valve.
5. Install floor plate and floor mat.
6. If truck is equipped with an LPG tank, swing LPG tank
back into position on the truck. Close the hood and adjust
the seat and steering column.