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Easy Lift Equipment EG4MDC2-F Operating And Maintenance Manual

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302-737-7000
Doc: C-EG4MAG
sales@easylifteqpt.com
Approver: Pat Dougherty
www.easylifteqpt.com
January 2, 2024

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  • Page 1 302-737-7000 Doc: C-EG4MAG sales@easylifteqpt.com Approver: Pat Dougherty www.easylifteqpt.com January 2, 2024...
  • Page 2 EAGLE GRIP® MODEL EG4MDC2-F INTRODUCTION The Model EG4MDC2-F empty drum handling attachments utilize a heavy duty double magnetic clamping mechanism for handling 55-gallon size steel drums. The fork pockets and safety chain provide a quick and easy connection to any lift truck. The specification plate affixed to each attachment provides the following information: model number, serial number, attachment weight, and lifting capacity.

  • Page 3: Daily Safety Inspection

    8. Press the “ON” button on the Remote Control to energize the magnets. All four green lights on the magnet, cabinet lid and underside of the attachment should illuminate. Should they all not illuminate, press the same Remote-Control button “ON” again until all are illuminated.
  • Page 4 Teaching Button Reprogramming Set Screw EG4MDC2-F Attachments sold before December 2023 included “GEN 1” magnets. “GEN 1” magnets are reprogrammed via the “Reprogramming Set Screw” “GEN 2” magnets are reprogrammed via a “Teaching Button” on the back side of the magnet.

  • Page 5: Remote Control

    EAGLE GRIP® 4 EMPTY DRUM HANDLING ATTACHEMENT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The holding strength of the magnetics is dependent upon many factors. The heavier the gauge of the drum sidewall, the better magnetic attraction to the metal. Operator care in eliminating shock from traveling over dock plates and sharp turns should be exercised.

  • Page 6: Charging The Batteries

    CHARGING THE BATTERIES: All EG4MDC2-F empty drum attachments are equipped with DC cabinet housing two large 12- volt AGM batteries wired in series (24-volt system) to provide the power supply for activating the magnets.
  • Page 7 CHECKING MAGNET BOLT TIGHTNESS (WEEKLY): All EG4MDC2-F magnets have a bolt on the top and bottom, as seen here: It is recommended to check for proper tightness of these two bolts WEEKLY to ensure they don’t become too loose or fall out. For the magnets to work properly, it’s imperative that these two bolts stay properly tightened.
  • Page 8 MODEL EG4MDC2-F EMPTY DRUM HANDLING ATTACHMENT SPECIFICATIONS: Model Capacity Weight Height x Length x Width Drums Description (lbs./kg.) (lbs./kg.) (inches) (mm) Handled EG4MDC2-F 200/90.7 880/399.3 79x47x33 940x1194x838 1 or 2 Empty Drum Attachment LOST LOAD CENTER: The distance from the tip of the forks to the center of the drum.

  • Page 9: Visual Check

    Page 1 of 2 Operator’s Daily Checklist Eagle-Grip® Magnetic Empty Drum Handling Attachment (EG4MDC2-F) Inspections Performed by: Note: This inspection must be made by the equipment operator daily at the start of the shift. Check (✓) the appropriate "OK" or "Needs Repair" field.

  • Page 10: Operational Check

    Page 2 of 2 Operator’s Daily Checklist (cont.) Eagle-Grip® Magnetic Empty Drum Handling Attachment (EG4MDC2-F) DATE: Needs Needs Needs Needs Needs Needs Needs OPERATIONAL CHECK Repair Repair Repair Repair Repair Repair Repair FORK POCKETS - Verify that the forks of your lift truck fit accordingly into the...
  • Page 11 Magnet Shoes and Check the magnet shoes for excessive wear. excessive wear EG4MDC2-F Check belts for wear or damge and verify proper belt tension (contact Easy Lift Equipment for details). Belts SIX-MONTH INTERVALS EG4MDC2-F Check battery discharge indicator to ensure it is functioning properly. Verify that the batteries are holding a proper charge.

  • Page 12: Green Led

    REMOTE CONTROL REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS (“GEN 1” STYLE) EG4MDC2-F Attachments sold before December 2023 included “GEN 1” magnets (below, left). “GEN 1” magnets are reprogrammed via the “Reprogramming Set Screw”. All EG4MDC2-F Attachments are provided with four Remote Controls (below, right).
  • Page 13 On the bottom of each magnet is a mounting screw (left) as well a 3mm “Reprogramming Set Screw” (right) within an access hole. “Reprogramming Set Screw” inside access hole. Mounting Screw Use a 3mm Allen key to unthread and remove the “Reprogramming Set Screw” on the bottom of each magnet.
  • Page 14 Within a few seconds of releasing the teach button, press the “ON” button of the Remote Control. You must be within close proximity of the magnet while pairing. Then wait a few seconds for the Remote Control and magnet receiver to pair. Once the magnet has properly paired, the green LED will illuminate.
  • Page 15 OSHA requires contacting the lift truck manufacturer for written approval of any attachment to be used on a lift truck. Contact Easy Lift Equipment if your Easy Lift Attachment is missing the metal specification plate. 302-737-7000 Doc: OMI-MAGRCR1 sales@easylifteqpt.com...
  • Page 16 REMOTE CONTROL REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS (“GEN 2” STYLE) Beginning in December 2023 EG4MDC2-F Attachments include “GEN 2” magnets (below, left). “GEN 2” magnets are reprogrammed via the “Teaching Button” on the back side of the magnet. All EG4MDC2-F Attachments are provided with four Remote Controls (below, right).
  • Page 17 On the bottom side of every magnet there are two small LED lights, one green and one blue. These small lights are helpful when reprogramming the remote controls GREEN LED BLUE LED (not currently illuminated) (currently illuminated) Hold the Teach Button in for 2 seconds to put the receiver in pairing mode. Within a few seconds of releasing the Teach Button, press the “ON”...
  • Page 18 OSHA requires contacting the lift truck manufacturer for written approval of any attachment to be used on a lift truck. Contact Easy Lift Equipment if your Easy Lift Attachment is missing the metal specification plate. 302-737-7000 Doc: OMI-MAGRCR2 sales@easylifteqpt.com...
  • Page 19 SUBMITTING CLAIMS: To make a claim under this policy, please contact Easy Lift Equipment for assistance. We can be reached by calling 800-233-1800 ext. 4 for customer service or by writing to sales@easylifteqpt.com.
  • Page 20 EAGLE-GRIP EMPTY DRUM HANDLING CLAMPING MECHANISM ASSEMBLY 302-737-7000 Doc: M-EG4MAGC sales@easylifteqpt.com Approver: Pat Dougherty www.easylifteqpt.com February 5, 2024...
  • Page 21 EAGLE-GRIP® EMPTY DRUM HANDLING CLAMPING MECHANISM PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 81401335 ELAY30x5 Magnet 10001 Bushing, Housing Yolk Trunion (zinc) 3536202 Outer Housing (Stainless Steel - EG4 Magnet) 1/2-13 x 2 SHCS 1/2-13 x 2 Socket Head Cap Screw (zinc) 3/8-16 x 1 1/2 SHCS 3/8-16 x 1 1/2 Socket Head Cap Screw Alloy Plated 3/8 LW...
  • Page 22 EAGLE-GRIP EMPTY DRUM HANDLING ATTACHMENT DC BOX ASSEMBLY 302-737-7000 Doc: M-EG4MAGD sales@easylifteqpt.com Approver: Kristi Cox www.easylifteqpt.com August 7, 2023...
  • Page 23 EAGLE-GRIP® EMPTY DRUM HANDLING ATTACHMENT DC BOX PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 3530511 Magnetic Drum Handling Frame 5/16-18 HN 5/16-18 Finished Hex Nut (zinc) 5/16 LW 5/16 Lock Washer (zinc) 5/16 FW 5/16 Flat Washer (zinc) 5/16-18 x 1 FSHCS-SS 5/16-18 x 1 Flat Socket Head Cap Screw (stainless steel) 3530510 DC Cabinet &...
  • Page 24 302-737-7000 Doc: M-EG4MAGW sales@easylifteqpt.com Approver: Kristi Cox www.easylifteqpt.com August 11, 2023...
  • Page 25 EAGLE-GRIP® EMPTY DRUM HANDLING ATTACHMENT WIRING PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION PA16529 Master Disconnect Switch DC210-12 12 volt, 210 AH AGM Battery 7527K64 Terminal Block (Strip) 7/16", 4 circuits RSD-200B-24 DC /DC Converter 1 Output 24V 8.4 A T101772 24 Volt Battery Discharge Indicator (906T24JWDGN) 113765-67-67-4 BLACK Battery Cable 4"...

  • Page 26: Specification

    R S D - 2 0 0 200W Railway Single Output DC-DC Converter s e r i e s Features : ■ User’s Manual Compliance to BS EN /EN50155 and BS EN /EN45545-2 railway standard 2:1 wide input range Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature / Input reverse polarity 4000VDC I/O isolation Cooling by free air convection...
  • Page 27 R S D - 2 0 0 200W Railway Single Output DC-DC Converter s e r i e s Mechanical Specification Case No.203A Unit:mm 10max. 15max. : Max. Case Temperature 4-R2.1 Input Terminal Pin No. Assignment : Output Terminal Pin No. Assignment : Pin No.
  • Page 28 R S D - 2 0 0 200W Railway Single Output DC-DC Converter s e r i e s Input Reverse Polarity Protection There is a MOSFET connected in series to the negative input line. If the input polarity is connected reversely, the MOSFET opens and there will be no output to protect the unit.
  • Page 29 R S D - 2 0 0 200W Railway Single Output DC-DC Converter s e r i e s Efficiency vs Load & Vin Curve The efficiency vs load & Vin curves of each model are shown as below. RSD-200B-12 RSD-200B-24 RSD-200B-48 9 5 %...
  • Page 30 R S D - 2 0 0 200W Railway Single Output DC-DC Converter s e r i e s 2.Increase the output voltage (current does not change). Because RSD-200 series have no reverse blocking diode in the unit, you should add an external blocking diode to prevent the damage of every unit while starting up.
  • Page 31 R S D - 2 0 0 200W Railway Single Output DC-DC Converter s e r i e s Suitable installation methods are shown as below. Since RSD-200 is a semi-potted model, its thermal performances for the following installation methods are similar and share the same derating curve.
  • Page 32 R S D - 2 0 0 200W Railway Single Output DC-DC Converter s e r i e s Immunity to Environmental Conditions Test method Standard Test conditions Status EN 50155 section 12.2.3 (Column 2, Class TX) Temperature: -40℃ Cooling Test No damage EN 60068-2-1 Dwell Time: 2 hrs/cycle...

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