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Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment, Inc. DBA Gorbel Canada T (800) 263-9823 | F (519) 669-9047 | www.gorbel.com 275 Union Street | Elmira, ON N3B 3P1 | Canada OPERATION Original Instructions Restuff-it Loader MANUAL Model: DTA-L 860-7101-09 DTA-L Operation Manual...
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Thank you for purchasing a Restuff-it DTA-L Loader from Engineered Lifting Systems, Inc. DBA Gorbel Canada (ELS). ® This manual contains valuable safety and operation information. Ensure operators read the SAFETY and OPERATING sections of this manual prior to operating your new machine.
01-13-2023 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Gorbel Inc., declares that this material handling equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions listed below. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMC Directive: 2014/30/EU Standard EN 61000-6-4:2007 +A1 :2011 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –...
INTRODUCTION MANUFACTURER INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing a Restuff-it Loader. This manual Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment, Inc. DBA Gorbel ® provides you with safety and operation information for your new Canada (ELS) machine. 275 Union Street, Elmira, ON Canada N3B 3P1...
WARRANTY POLICY d) Any incidental, indirect, special or consequential damages. e) Wear items Engineered Lifting Systems, Inc. DBA Gorbel Canada (ELS) ® SHIPPING: It is the responsibility of the customer to inspect all warrants their equipment, when shipped, and their work (including...
NOTICE TO ALL OPERATORS • NEVER walk across machine base when conveyor belts are moving. • NEVER stand on base when conveyors are in operation. KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT • NEVER have more than two machine operators on operator platform. Operators of this unit must be familiar with its principal parts and •...
REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE • Do not operate machine with persons on the machine base. • Do not use machine in a wet environment. • Do not drive machine on unstable surface, off the side of Do not operate above design capacities. dock plate or over holes.
ISO GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS LEGEND (For warning labels on the Destuff-it Restuff-it machines) SYMBOL OR LABEL DEFINITION This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid a possible injury or death. The addition of this symbol to a DANGER or WARNING safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists, which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not...
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ISO GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS LEGEND (For warning labels on the Destuff-it Restuff-it machines) SYMBOL OR LABEL DEFINITION AREA SCANNER LABEL REAR SCANNER FAULTS (RIGHT / REVERSE / LEFT) REVERSE SCANNER BYPASS RECOMMENDED ZERO POINT TURN RECOMMENDED FORWARD SCANNER FRONT SCANNER FAULTS (RIGHT / FORWARD / LEFT) E0604R1 BATTERY CHARGER...
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ISO GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS LEGEND (For warning labels on the Destuff-it Restuff-it machines) SYMBOL OR LABEL DEFINITION POWER ON FAULT REMOTE STOP RUN AND JOG CONVEYOR RESET START 860-7101-09 DTA-L Operation Manual...
MACHINE OVERVIEW Transfer Conveyor Reset Control Box Pivoting Side Conveyor Guide Incline Belt Conveyor Telescopic Conveyor LED Light Strip (both masts) Meltric Connector Operator Platform Pressure Lifting Points Sensing (two on each Safety Mats Hitch side of (both sides Assembly machine) of machine) Cable...
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UNLOADING THE MACHINE 860-7101-09 DTA-L Operation Manual...
UNLOADING THE MACHINE NOTE: ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL SHOULD OPERATE 6. Ensure your weight is on operator sensing mat when standing on operator platform. THE RESTUFF-IT 1. Remove all packing materials and tether straps. 2. Prior to starting machine, ensure there are no obstacles in surrounding area.
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FACILITY POWER SUPPLY 860-7101-09 DTA-L Operation Manual...
FACILITY POWER SUPPLY The power from the building enters the system through the Remote Panel mounted on the Telescopic Conveyor. From the fused disconnect, the power is connected to the system using a meltric connector to the remote panel, ensuring NO CABLES ARE ON FLOOR.
CONTROL PANEL REMOTE PANEL White Power ON Light E-Stop Button E-Stop Button Power ON Light Green START Button Fault Light Ground Fault Red LED Indicator Remote Stop Light Ground Check Green LED Indicator Meltric Connector Control Panel Remote Panel RESET CONTROL BOX Reset Button Control Panel Belt Motion Control...
EMERGENCY STOP (E-STOP) BUTTONS There are 7 E-Stop buttons in total. E-Stop buttons are located on the Control Panel, Drive Panel, Remote Panel, both sides of Pivoting Conveyor, Reset Control Box and Decline Conveyor Control Box. Pressing an E-Stop button will stop all machine motions immediately.
BATTERIES operates as a sealed battery, recycling nearly all gases internally under normal operating conditions. There is no corrosion of positive terminal or corrosion to surrounding area. Three year Batteries (2) 120VAC power cord service life is expected when proper charging and storage Battery Charger Step-down Transformer procedures are followed.
BATTERY CHARGERS B) NOCO GENIUS® GENPRO (IF SO PROVIDED) If machine uses a NOCO Genius® GENPRO10X2 Battery A) XANTREX TRUECHARGE (IF SO PROVIDED) ® Charger model 10amp x 2 (12V): If machine uses a Xantrex TrueCharge 2 Battery Charger ® model TC2024 (20A, 24VDC): WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD Truecharge 2 Battery...
SENSORS ROTARY HANDLE Use rotary handle for conveyor UP/DOWN or to steer when Operator Sensing Mat travelling. Pressure Sensing Safety Mats Area Scanners Gripping rotary handle releases brake allowing side to side front conveyor motion. Rotating rotary handle moves platform and/or pivoting conveyor up and down.
AREA SCANNERS the cage frame on the front unit and the support frame for the third conveyor. If a warning zone is activated, the machine will There is an option on the Restuff-it machine for an Area Scanner slow down and steer away from it automatically. If a stop zone is on the front or rear of the machine or both.
D - Machine Forward/Reverse Control - While holding the OPERATOR CONTROLS Rotary Handle, turn the Forward/Reverse control to drive the machine forward or backward. Hold the control in position to maintain travel in desired direction. CONTROLS ON PIVOTING CONVEYOR E - Machine Zero-Turn Control - While holding the Rotary Handle, turn the Zero-Turn control to rotate unit either clock Back Front...
OPERATOR PLATFORM PIVOTING CASTOR AND DRIVE WHEELS Operator platform is equipped with following features: Each unit is equipped with one steel dual swivel caster and two urethane drive wheels. • Pressure Sensing Safety Mat • Area Scanner • Maximum Operator Platform height: 66.04 cm (26”) NOTE: Operator controls become active when mat senses operator’s weight.
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STARTING THE MACHINE 860-7101-09 DTA-L Operation Manual...
STARTING THE MACHINE IMPORTANT: Only persons who are appropriately trained and qualified with the safe operation and service of this machine should be allowed to carry out operation, installation, service or maintenance. Follow this sequence to start up machine: 1. Connect Restuff-it to Telescopic Conveyor. 2.
START-UP SEQUENCE Stand on operator platform. 1. Turn facility fused disconnect to ON position. 8. Press green START button on pivoting conveyor. Button will illuminate green when started. Wait 20 seconds for PLC to 2. Ensure the Telescopic Conveyor is ON. start.
QUICK START GUIDE WARNING: DO NOT operate the Restuff-it machine without 10. To start conveyor, rotate the Belt Motion Control (D). proper authorization. Failure to avoid this hazard could 11. Perform visual and daily maintenance inspections. If any of result in serious injury. ENSURE MACHINE IS CONNECTED the following occurs, contact maintenance immediately: PROPERLY PRIOR TO STARTING.
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OPERATING THE MACHINE 860-7101-09 DTA-L Operation Manual...
OPERATING THE MACHINE OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MAINTENANCE This section provides necessary information needed to operate Serious injury could result from using a Restuff-it machine that is the Restuff-it machine. It is important for all users to read and not properly maintained or kept in good working condition. understand this section prior to operating the machine.
RESTUFFING: LOADING CONTAINER RESTUFFING: DOCK FLOOR • Plan workflow to eliminate unnecessary wait times. Organize BOTTOM OF THE BOX WALL dock floor. Organize work so physical demands and work pace increase gradually. • Keep pivoting conveyor at waist height allowing product to fall into place (using gravity as main energy source).
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE The Restuff-it utilizes a sealed hydraulic system to facilitate proper and efficient operation. There are no special precautions or requirements surrounding this system prior to movement with a This section provides necessary information needed to safely forklift. transport the Restuff-it machine within a warehouse operation.
PREVENTING BATTERY RUNDOWN (FOR Step 2 - Remove the 4 thumb screw knobs and washers that secure the guard over top of the batteries. Remove the guard LONG TERM STORAGE) and place it on the machine in a safe place. Reinstall the thumb screws and washers to prevent them from being lost.
SAFE HANDLING Do not operate machine: • Unless trained and authorized. • Unless operator manual is read and understood. • Unless mentally and physically capable of following machine instructions. • Under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • While using a cell phone or other types of electronic devices. •...
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