General Arrangement ..............................24 Section VI - Decommissioning the Unit .................... 25 Prior to Decommissioning ..............................25 Final Decommissioning and Disposal ..........................25 Recommissioning ................................25 Safety Tests to be Performed at Intervals and After Unusual Incidents................. 25 Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
Operation in accordance with guidance stated within the operating instructions. • The unit must be maintained in accordance with the maintenance schedule stated within the operating instructions. • Appropriate personal protective equipment, PPE, must be worn at all times. Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
An onsite risk assessment must then be carried out. WARNING - ANY UNAUTHORISED MODIFICATIONS OR ADDITIONS TO THE UNIT SHALL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY AND STS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE. Safety Regulations for the Operation of the Unit Operator authorisation...
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Servicing and repairs All unit parts and consumables are available from STS. The unit must be fitted with original STS parts and consumables unless otherwise stated. Any deviation from non - original parts and consumables may result in injury to personnel or damage to the unit and will invalidate the warranty.
Electrical cables must be kept dry, clean and be routinely checked as stated in the maintenance procedures. Any cracked or damaged electrical cables must be reported immediately and the unit be put out of service until resolved. Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
• Use only tension belts or tie-down straps with sufficient strength. WARNING - IMPROPER FASTENING OF THE UNIT DURING TRANSPORT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS ACCIDENTS IMPORTANT After use, remove supplied lifting strop(s) and/or dee shackles and dispose. Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
Unit Overview LIFTING POINTS Note: Generic unit shown Function Steering Tiller Rack Auto Drum Catch Thrust Pad Front Wheel (x2) Polycarbonate Guard Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
THE SAFE WORKING LOAD (SWL) OF THIS UNIT IS STATED ON THE UNIT TEST PLATE THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON FLAT AND LEVEL FLOORS ONLY Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
(see consumables). Check stainless-steel guards for damage. OPERATORS SHOULD REPORT ANY DEFECTS ON THE UNIT TO THE APPROPRIATE PERSON. IF IN ANY DOUBT, OR SHOULD REPLACEMENT PARTS BE NEEDED, PLEASE CONTACT THE STS TECHNICAL SUPPORT LINE. Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
Park the unit securely close to a 230V charging outlet. Procedure • Ensure unit is turned off. • Plug the charging cable into the socket on the control box. Unit Controls Function On/Off Isolator Switch Emergency Stop Button Battery Condition Meter Charging Plug Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
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12V Yuasa M31-100S Wet Cell Battery 100Ah 2 x 23.5kg with SMF Lid 330x173x240mm (LxWxH) When replacing batteries, refer to the guidelines stated under ‘Battery Replacement’. Only batteries of an equivalent specification and type may be used. Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
Always transport loads at as low a height as possible to retain the stability of the unit. THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON FLAT AND LEVEL FLOOR ONLY Throttle Safety Collision Switch Horn Lift & Lower Switch Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
There is a red emergency stop on the top of the control panel. To stop all powered movement of the unit, press the button down. To reset the button, lift up. WARNING – DO NOT LEAVE A RAISED LOAD UNATTENDED Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
The drum catch can be moved up or down the rack to suit different sized drums. If supplied with a pin and R clip, ensure that it is re-inserted before lifting a drum. Note: Generic unit shown Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
Check doors and/or covers for damage. ● ● Check labels are legible and complete. ● ● Check guarding for damage and visibility, replace if necessary (see ● ● ‘Consumables’ for instructions). Check chassis and fixing connections for damage. ● Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
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Charger, check mains connector and mains cable. ● Charger, check the wires and electrical connections are secure and not ● damaged. Inspect electrical contact to ensure they are clean, tight and free from ● corrosion or heats damage from arcing. Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
● out of the control box. OPERATORS SHOULD REPORT ANY DEFECTS ON THE UNIT TO THE APPROPRIATE PERSON. IF IN ANY DOUBT, OR SHOULD REPLACMENT PARTS BE NEEDED, PLEASE CONTACT THE STS TECHNICAL SUPPORT LINE. Troubleshooting When trying to locate a fault, proceed in the order shown in the table.
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Unit cannot be moved (Pneumatically powered power drive units) Possible Cause Action Airline not connected Reconnect airline Emergency stop pressed Reset the emergency stop button Tiller in the vertical or horizontal position Adjust tiller angle to allow unit movement Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
Consumables All unit consumables are available from STS. The unit must be fitted with original STS consumables unless otherwise stated. Any deviation from original consumables may result in injury to personnel or damage to the unit and will invalidate the warranty.
Polycarbonate Guarding Replacement The polycarbonate guarding should be replaced if damaged, cracked or visibility is reduced. These are available from STS. To replace the polycarbonate guard, isolate the unit in a safe area, then proceed as follows: • Remove the old guard.
Batteries should be replaced if damaged, leaking or no longer holding a charge. These are available from STS. Batteries should be replaced, at a minimum, every 3 years. Battery specifications can be located within the ‘Charging Operation’ section. Only batteries of an equivalent specification and type may be used.
When replacing/installing the battery make sure the battery is securely located in the battery compartment of the unit. Park the unit securely before carrying out any work on the batteries. Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
Gassing is a chemical process. This gas mixture is highly explosive and must not be ignited. • STS units are supplied with either an external or an on-board charger. The charger supplied is designed only to charge the battery/batteries within that unit. No other charger should be used to charge the unit battery/batteries as this may cause damage.
Maximum Length 1500 Maximum Length With Drum 2000 Mast Height 1460 Lift Stroke Maximum Distance Under Drum Handle Height (Vertical Position) 1305 Turning Circle 1380 350kg Max Noise Level 79dBa Nominal Power 1500W Net Mass 513kg System Voltage Operating Instructions: DPC01-R500...
For further help contact STS: Technical Support Line: +44 (0) 1736 851050 In the interest of all concerned it is essential that equipment of our manufacture is used only for the purposes for which it has been designed and it must be used in accordance with the instructions which are supplied.
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