Blue Giant BGL-33, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 1
DESCRIPTION
1-1. INTRODUCTION.
This publication describes the 24 volt BGL-33 lift
truck manufactured by Blue Giant . Included are
operating instructions, planned maintenance
instructions, lubri-cation procedures, corrective
maintenance procedures and a complete parts list with
part location illustrations.
Users shall comply with all requirements indicated in
applicable OSHA standards and current edition of
A.N.S.I. B56.1 Part II. By following these requirements
and the recommendations contained in this manual,
you will receive many years of dependable service
from your BGL-33 lift truck.
1-2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION.
The self-propelled BGL-33 truck, Figure 1-2 , lifts
and transports payloads up to 3300 pounds on
adjustable forks.
The forward and reverse motion is controlled by either
of two thumb controlled levers mounted on the control
head. Stopping and turning is controlled by the control
arm. Lift, Lower and Tilt are controlled by pushbuttons
on the control head. The battery powered lift truck is
quiet and without exhaust fumes.
The reversible AC motor propels the lift truck in for-
ward or reverse direction throughout the available
speed range. The BGL-33 lift truck can be driven
with forks raised or lowered; however, the
speed is restricted when the platform is raised
above a preset limit.
On demand power steering makes the lift truck highly
maneuverable.
The model number will be found on the name plate
( Figure 1-1 ) along with the serial number, lifting capac-
ity, and load center. Figure 1-2 shows the locations of
the truck’s main components and controls.
1-3. SAFETY FEATURES.
The BGL-33 is designed and engineered to provide
max-imum safety for operator and payload. Some
of the safety features incorporated into the design are:
• Dead-man brake to apply the brake and cut off drive
power when the control arm is released.
Figure 1-1 Name Plate
• Belly-button switch to reverse truck should the oper-
ator accidentally pin himself against a wall or
obstruction when backing up in slow speed.
• High speed limit switch to restrict speed when lift
carriage is raised above the preset limit.
• All control functions automatically return to “OFF”
when released.
• Externally accessible quick-disconnect battery plug
within operator's reach.
• Separately fused control circuits and power circuits.
• Readily accessible horn button.
• Lift carriage backrest to help stabilize the load.
• Handle to provide a firm hand hold for operator.
• Flow control valve regulates maximum lowering
speed within prescribed limits.
• Relief valve maintains hydraulic pressure within pre-
scribed limits.
• High visibility color scheme of truck provides visual
alert of truck’s presence.
• Battery Indicator.
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COMPLIES WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIRE- COMPLIES WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIRE-
MENTS OF ANSI B56.1 AND OSHA STANDARDS MENTS OF ANSI B56.1 AND OSHA STANDARDS
TRUCK
TYPE
MODEL NO. SERIAL NO.
VOLTAGE
BATTERY
TYPE
CERTIFIED
MAX CAP LB/ MAX CAP LB/ LOAD CTR IN/ LOAD CTR IN/ LIFT HGT IN/
LOAD CTR IN/ LOAD CTR IN/ LIFT HGT IN/ ALT CAP LB/
BATTERY MIN WT LB/ BATTERY MIN WT LB/ TRUCK WT LESS BATTERY LB/ TRUCK WT LESS BATTERY LB/
BATTERY MAX WT LB/ BATTERY MAX WT LB/ TRUCK WT WITH BATTERY LB/ TRUCK WT WITH BATTERY LB/
KG MM MM
MM MM KG
KG KG
KG KG
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