Blue Giant BGN-40, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 1
DESCRIPTION
1-1. INTRODUCTION.
This publication describes the 24 volt transistor
PDS lift truck distributed by
Blue Giant
. Included are
operating instructions, planned maintenance instruc-
tions, lubrication 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 PDS lift truck.
1-2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION.
The self-propelled
BGN40
truck, Figure 1-2 , lifts and
transports payloads up to 3000 pounds on either rigid
or adjustable forks. The self-propelled PDS 40 truck,
Figure 1-2 , lifts and transports payloads up to 4000
pounds on either rigid or adjustable forks.
The Telescopic truck has either a 104, 126 or 141 inch
lift. The TRIMAST truck has either a 158, 177, or 189
inch lift. The TRIMAST lift carriage will freelift the first 4
feet without changing the overall lift height. Then the
mast will start to rise. However, if the truck has an
optional load backrest, the backrest will raise above
the mast before the end of the full freelift.
The forward and reverse motion is controlled by either
of two controller levers mounted on the control head.
Stopping and turning is controlled by the steering arm.
Lift and Lower is controlled by pushbuttons on the con-
trol 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 PDS lift truck can be driven with
forks raised or lowered; however, the speed is
restricted when the platform is raised above a preset
limit.
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.
Figure 1-1 Name Plate
1-3. SAFETY FEATURES.
The PDS is designed engineered to provide maximum
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 steering arm is released.
• 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
• Casters.
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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