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AVANT A442071 Operator's Manual For Attachment

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Pallet fork with side shift 2023 1
Operator's Manual for Attachment
Pallet fork with side shift
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A442071
www.avanttecno.com
A443938 2023 1 EN 2020-

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  • Page 1 English Pallet fork with side shift 2023 1 Operator's Manual for Attachment Pallet fork with side shift Product number A442071 www.avanttecno.com A443938 2023 1 EN 2020-...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pallet fork with side shift 2023 1 CONTENTS 1. FOREWORD ............................4 Warning symbols used in this manual ........................... 5 2. DESIGNED PURPOSE OF USE......................6 3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PALLET FORKS ..............7 Personal protective equipment ..........................10 Safe shutdown procedure ............................

  • Page 4: Foreword

    If you sell or transfer the equipment, be sure to hand over this manual to the new owner. If the manual is lost or damaged, you can request a new one from your Avant dealer or from the manufacturer.

  • Page 5: Warning Symbols Used In This Manual

    5 (48) Warning symbols used in this manual The following warning symbols are used throughout this manual. They indicate factors that must be taken into account to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property: WARNING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This symbol means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety is involved!”...

  • Page 6: Designed Purpose Of Use

    2. Designed purpose of use The AVANT Pallet fork with hydraulic side shift is an attachment that is suitable for use with AVANT compact loaders that are shown in Table 1. The pallet fork is an excellent tool for handling standard sized pallets. The pallet fork is an useful attachment all year round for example on construction sites, farms, and especially at outdoor material handling jobs, where conventional fork-lift trucks may be impracticable.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions For The Pallet Forks

    See also the information in this manual. Be especially careful when the load sensor indicator is activated, if your loader is fitted with a load sensor system. Contact your Avant dealer if you are unsure about limits of your loader.
  • Page 8 8 (48)  Risk of getting crushed from falling load - Never tilt pallet forks towards loader when load is lifted. Tilting a pallet towards the loader can cause loads to fall towards you on the driver's seat. Make sure the load is secured on the pallet. Never lift high stacks of loose materials.
  • Page 9 9 (48)  Make sure that the loader is equipped with necessary safety components, and that they are in working condition. Seat belt must be used. If there are specific hazards related to the operating area, use appropriate safety equipment. ...

  • Page 10: Personal Protective Equipment

    10 (48) 3.1 Personal protective equipment Remember to wear proper personal protective equipment:  The noise level at the driver's seat may exceed 85 dB(A) depending on loader model and operating cycle. Extended exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment. Wear hearing protection while working with the loader. ...

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    29 Recommended oil flow: 10 - 25 l/min, 22,5 MPa (225 bar) Maximum oil flow: 30 l/min, 22,5 MPa (225 bar) Backrest extension: Standard: fixed Bale sleeves (option): A448768 Nursery sleeves (option): A444929 Suitable AVANT loaders: See Table 1...

  • Page 12: Safety Labels And Main Components Of The Attachment

    12 (48) 4.1 Safety labels and main components of the attachment Listed below are the labels and markings on the attachment. They must be visible and readable on the equipment. Replace any unclear or missing label. New labels are available via your retailer or contact information provided on the cover.

  • Page 13: Lifting

    13 (48) Table 4 - Pallet fork with side shift - Main components 1 Avant quick coupling brackets 2 Hydraulic cylinders 3 Forks 4 Backrest extension 5 Mode selector valve 6 Multiconnector holder 7 Multiconnector 4.2 Lifting Make sure that the attachment is properly secured...

  • Page 14: Attaching The Attachment

    Do not stay in the area between the attachment and the loader. Mount the attachment only on level surface. WARNING Never move or lift an attachment that has not been locked. Avant quick coupling system: Step 1:  Lift the locking pins of the quick coupling plate of the loader up, and turn them backwards into the slot, so that they are locked in the upper position.

  • Page 15: Connecting And Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses

    5.1 Connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses On Avant loaders the hydraulic hoses are connected using the multi connector system. If you have an older model Avant 300-700 series loader with the conventional quick couplers, and you want to change to the multi connector system, contact your Avant dealer or service point for instructions or installation services.
  • Page 16 16 (48) Keep all fittings as clean as possible; use the protective caps on both the attachment and the loader. Dirt, ice, etc. may make using the fittings significantly more difficult. Never leave the hoses hanging on the ground; place the couplings onto the holder on the attachment.

  • Page 17: Electric Connection

    17 (48) 5.2 Electric connection Electric functions of the attachment: The attachment is equipped with an electric selector valve for selection between the fork functions. The valve makes it possible to move the forks further apart or closer to each other, or to shift the load sideways to the left or to the right.
  • Page 18 18 (48) If your loader is  equipped with the Opticontrol ®,  the Attachment control switch pack, and the loader is manufactured after 2016: electric socket integrated multiconnector, electric harness attachment is connected when the multiconnector is coupled. Clean both multiconnectors before connecting the multiconnector.

  • Page 19: Working With Pallet Forks

    19 (48) 6. Working with pallet forks Check the attachment and the operating environment once more before starting to work, and that all obstacles have been removed from the operating area. Quick inspection of the equipment and the operating area before use are parts of ensuring safety and the best performance of the equipment.

  • Page 20: Checks Before Use

    20 (48) Risk of falling from height and crushing under an attachment or loader - Never use the attachment as a lifting platform or to carry people. Never use the loader or WARNING its attachments to lift persons or as any kind of work platform even temporarily.

  • Page 21: Using The Pallet Forks

    21 (48) 6.3 Using the pallet forks Learn how to handle articulated loaders in tight spaces. The handling characteristics of an articulated loader are different than of other types of loaders, or standard fork-lift trucks. Special training and practice may be necessary.

  • Page 22: Side Shift And Fork Width Adjustment

    22 (48) 6.3.1 Side shift and fork width adjustment Electric functions of the attachment: There are three ways to control the electric functions. All methods are shown below. Choose the control method that best fits your need and equipment installed on the loader. A cable harness that is equipped with a switch The Opticontrol system with Auto-PTO mode ON (optional equipment for loaders)
  • Page 23 23 (48) Controlling the forks with Opticontrol® system: Auto-PTO mode ON When the loader is equipped with the optional Opticontrol® system, the add-on buttons on the joystick can be used to control the forks directly. When you push the rocker switches, Opticontrol ®...
  • Page 24 24 (48) Auto-PTO mode OFF or loader is not equipped with Auto-PTO mode (Using the pallet forks with Attachment control switch pack) When Auto-PTO mode is turned OFF or not installed on loader, select the operation mode with the 0/1 switch on the joystick. ...

  • Page 25: Transporting Loads

    25 (48) 6.3.2 Transporting loads Whenever using the Pallet forks, make sure that the load is well balanced and evenly on both fork arms. All loads must be transported as low and as close to the loader as possible, as shown in the adjacent figure.
  • Page 26 26 (48) Risk of tipping over - Observe the Rated Operating Capacity of the loader. The maximum load that can be lifted with a loader, the Rated Operating Capacity (ROC), depends on several factors, such as the following:  The model of the loader and the pallet fork WARNING In this operator's manual the ROC is calculated without the rear guard installed.
  • Page 27 27 (48) Load centre distance The horizontal distance of the load from the loader determines the lift capacity of the loader. This distance is the horizontal distance between the vertical face of fork arm and the center of gravity of the load on pallet forks.

  • Page 28: Sleeves On Pallet Forks (Option)

    The Working Load limit for the pallet forks depends on the pallet for model: Pallet fork model A442071 Working load limit* 2000 kg...

  • Page 29: Rated Operating Capacity

    29 (48) Risk of dropping of load - Never exceed the Working Load Limit of the attachment. The Working Load Limit depends on the model of the pallet forks. Never exceed this load. Always see the Rated Operating Capacity of the loader which indicates the WARNING maximum permissible load with each loader model.

  • Page 30: Rated Operating Capacity - 500, 600, And E Series Loaders

    30 (48) 6.5.1 Rated Operating Capacity - 500, 600, and e series loaders...
  • Page 31 31 (48) Table 5 - Pallet forks with hydraulic side shift A442071 - Rated Operating Capacity - Avant 523 Position of loader boom AVANT loader model 450 kg 370 kg 300 kg 250 kg 60 % ROC 380 kg 310 kg...
  • Page 32 32 (48) Table 6 - Pallet fork A442071 - Rated Operating Capacity - Avant 528, 530 Position of loader boom AVANT 528, 530 loader model 520 kg 420 kg 350 kg 290 kg 60 % ROC 440 kg 360 kg...
  • Page 33 33 (48)
  • Page 34 34 (48) Table 7 - Pallet fork A442071 - Rated Operating Capacity - Avant 635, 640 Position of loader boom AVANT 635, 640 loader model 490 kg 400 kg 340 kg 280 kg 60 % ROC 420 kg 340 kg...
  • Page 35 35 (48) Table 8 - Pallet fork A442071 - Rated Operating Capacity - Avant 635i, 640i Position of loader boom AVANT 635i, 640i loader model 540 kg 450 kg 370 kg 320 kg 60 % ROC 460 kg 380 kg...
  • Page 36 36 (48) Table 9 - Pallet fork A442071 - Rated Operating Capacity - Avant 645i, 650i Position of loader boom AVANT 645i, 650i loader model 540 kg 450 kg 370 kg 320 kg 60 % ROC 460 kg 380 kg...

  • Page 37: Rated Operating Capacity -700 Series Loaders

    37 (48) 6.5.2 Rated Operating Capacity -700 series loaders...
  • Page 38 38 (48) Table 10 - Pallet fork A442071 - Rated Operating Capacity - Avant 735 Position of loader boom AVANT loader model 580 kg 470 kg 390 kg 330 kg 60 % ROC 490 kg 400 kg 330 kg 270 kg...
  • Page 39 39 (48) Table 11 - Pallet fork A442071 - Rated Operating Capacity - Avant 745, 750 Position of loader boom AVANT 745, 750 loader model 670 kg 550 kg 460 kg 390 kg 60 % ROC 570 kg 470 kg...
  • Page 40 40 (48) Table 12 - Pallet fork A449516 - Rated Operating Capacity - Avant 755i, 760i Position of loader boom AVANT 755i, 760i loader model 710 kg 590 kg 500 kg 420 kg 60 % ROC 610 kg 500 kg...

  • Page 41: Rated Operating Capacity - 800 Series

    41 (48) 6.5.3 Rated Operating Capacity - 800 series...
  • Page 42 42 (48) Table 13 - Pallet fork A442071 - Rated Operating Capacity - Avant 850, 860i Position of loader boom AVANT 850, 860i loader model 900 kg 730 kg 610 kg 510 kg 60 % ROC 770 kg 630 kg...

  • Page 43: Storing The Attachment

    43 (48) 6.6 Storing the attachment Uncouple and store the attachment on level ground. The best way to store the attachment is a place where it is protected from direct sunlight, rain, and extreme temperatures.  Avoid leaving the attachment laying directly on the ground.

  • Page 44: Maintenance And Service

    Finding any fault means that the hydraulic hose or component must be replaced and the equipment must not be used until it is repaired. Spare parts are available from your nearest AVANT retailer or authorised service point. Leave the repair work to professional service technicians, if you don’t have adequate knowledge and...

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Attachment

    45 (48) 7.2 Cleaning the attachment Clean the attachment regularly to prevent accumulation of dirt which is more difficult to remove. A pressure washer and mild detergent can be used for cleaning. Do not use strong solvents, and do not spray directly at the hydraulic components, or at the labels on the attachment.

  • Page 46: Warranty Terms

    46 (48) 8. Warranty terms Avant Tecno Oy grants a warranty of one year (12 months) from the date of purchase for the attachment it manufactures. The warranty covers repair costs as follows:  Work costs are covered, if the repair is not performed at the factory.
  • Page 47 SFS-EN ISO 12100, SFS-EN ISO 4413 Mallit / Modeller / Models Avant Hydraulitoiminen trukkihaarukka; Avant-kuormaajan työlaite Hydraulisk pallgaffel; arbetsredskap för Avant lastare A442071 Hydraulic pallet fork; attachment for Avant loaders 8.8.2023 Ylöjärvi, Finland Jani Käkelä, Toimitusjohtaja / Verkställande direktör /...

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