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Expediter EX-21

 

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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION 

The  Expediter  is a single operator  vehicle involving sit-down  operation, with capacity for one 
rear facing passenger. This vehicle is designed to be driven on smooth surfaces in and around 
industrial plants, warehousing, institutions, motels, mobile home parks, and resorts.  

This vehicle is not designed to be driven on public highways. It  is designed to conform to 
requirements for Type E vehicles as described in O.S.H.A. Standard Section 1910.178 
(Powered Industrial Trucks) and with all applicable portions of the American National Standard 
for Personnel and Burden Carriers (ANSI B56.8 1993 Part III).  

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) 

Each vehicle is assigned a unique Vehicle 
Identification Number (VIN). The VIN 
describes facts and features of the 
vehicle and contains thirteen (13) digits. 
The VIN can be found in two locations. 

The VIN is recorded on the vehicle 
nameplate which is located on the left 
side of the operator’s position.  

The VIN is also stamped on the metal 
cross bar located under the rear deck 
platform.  

The nameplate also has other important 
information such as vehicle weights and 
capacity.  Do not exceed this capacity. 
This rated capacity includes cargo and 
operator. 

To ensure prompt service when repairs or 
adjustments are required, your Columbia 
Dealer must have the VIN. 

 

For your own personal reference, fill in the VIN in the space provided below: 

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NOTICE:  Always provide the complete VIN when contacting your dealer for technical 
assistance or maintenance and repair parts.  

Summary of Contents for Expediter EX-21 2017

Page 1: ...PN 709447 05 7 2016 2017 Model EX 21 Expediter Owner and Operator Manual ...

Page 2: ...o change specifications equipment or designs at any time without notice and without incurring obligation This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the written consent of Columbia ParCar Corp Columbia ParCar Corp products are manufactured under one...

Page 3: ...LE CONTROLS 9 KEY SWITCH 9 DIRECTION SELECTOR KNOB 9 SYSTEM STATUS LIGHT 9 LIGHT SWITCH 9 BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE 9 HORN SWITCH 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTION LABEL 9 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 10 BRAKE PEDAL 10 OPERATOR WARNING LABEL 10 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LABEL 10 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 11 DRIVING THE VEHICLE 12 BACKREST POSITION 12 STEERING THE VEHICLE 12 ELECTRIC SYSTEM BATTERY INSPECTION MAINTENANCE 14 B...

Page 4: ...and other information in this manual are preceded by the words DANGER WARNING CAUTION or NOTICE They are printed in bold face and are very important We recommend you take special notice of this information Danger indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Warning indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious i...

Page 5: ...e is assigned a unique Vehicle Identification Number VIN The VIN describes facts and features of the vehicle and contains thirteen 13 digits The VIN can be found in two locations The VIN is recorded on the vehicle nameplate which is located on the left side of the operator s position The VIN is also stamped on the metal cross bar located under the rear deck platform The nameplate also has other im...

Page 6: ...ar Q 2016 R 2017 S 2018 etc Letters I O not used Digit 10 Thru 13 Build Sequence 1234 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS EX21 T 24 EX21 F 24 EX21 T 48 EX21 F 48 Passenger Capacity One or Two Max Speed mph 8 Turning Curb to Curb in 127 175 127 175 Turning Intersecting Aisle in 66 83 66 83 Ground Clearance in 4 Wheelbase in 52 5 53 5 52 5 53 5 Overall Length in 84 Overall Width in 28 5 Overall Height in 46 5 Be...

Page 7: ...r can help minimize the possibility of an accident their combined efforts can be erased by a single careless act SAFETY GUIDELINES Observe the following guidelines for safe operation Define where vehicles may be driven Define who should be allowed to drive the vehicle Instruct first time drivers Maintain vehicles in a safe driving condition Enforce safe operating rules VEHICLE SAFETY STATEMENTS Th...

Page 8: ...ear safety glasses or approved eye protection while performing vehicle maintenance This vehicle is not Federal or State DOT approved and is not equipped to be operated on public roads or highways Do not exceed the rated vehicle speed Exceeding this speed may result in steering difficulty motor damage and or loss of control and injury Never exceed the capacity ratings of the vehicle Exceeding these...

Page 9: ...r first time operators and review safe operating recommendations regularly Maintain vehicles in a safe operating condition and maintain a schedule for daily weekly monthly quarterly semi annually and annual vehicle inspections Determine who when and how should pre operation inspections be conducted Notify operators what should be done if an unsafe condition or operating problem is discovered IMPOR...

Page 10: ...commendation imprinted on tire sidewall Make sure that all wheel lugs are secure Check the body and other parts for obvious damage Look for body damage jagged edges etc that may cause personal injury Operate each of the following controls before turning on the power keyswitch Accelerator and Brake Pedals Steering Wheel Handle Bar or Tiller Bar NOTICE Each control should operate smoothly and easily...

Page 11: ...ight If this green status light is not lit or is flashing refer to CONTROLLER TROUBLESHOOTING D HORN SWITCH Press button to sound horn E LIGHT SWITCH If equipped the light switch is a two position switch Move switch up to activate headlamp and tail lamp and down to run off F BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE This meter will display the battery state of charge It is an analog gauge meter with an indicating n...

Page 12: ...rock forward to engage the parking brake To release press on the rear of the brake pedal Always apply parking brake when leaving the vehicle NOTICE Do not operate the vehicle with the parking brake applied Damage to the vehicle could result NOTICE Never rest your foot on brake pedal while operating the vehicle This wears brake pads creates drag and causes excess battery discharge K WARNING LABEL R...

Page 13: ...ons are tight Tire Pressure Inflated to the specifications labeled on the tire sidewall Horn Press horn button to sound horn Beeper Reverse beeper sounds when R is selected for direction of travel Note Some units may be programmed to sound in F and R Accelerator Operates smoothly and fully releases to a raised position Brake Pedal With pedal in the upright position the vehicle should be able to be...

Page 14: ...times Slow and sound the horn when approaching a corner or other blind intersection Immediately report any accident or vehicle problem to your supervisor Do not load cargo that can easily fall off this vehicle Do not exceed the cargo load capacity of this vehicle ADJUSTING BACKREST POSITION For carrying one rear facing passenger lift backrest and fold it rearward In the down position it becomes th...

Page 15: ... Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing ANTIDOTES EXTERNAL Flush with water Call a physician immediately INTERNAL Drink large quantities of milk or water Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil Call a physician immediately EYES Flush with water for fifteen minutes Call physician immediately Always remove key and disconnect battery pack before servicing or repairing the vehicle See BATTERY ...

Page 16: ... Columbia Dealer for assistance NOTICE Install surge arrestors on incoming AC power lines Surge arrestors will help protect electrical electronic components in the charger and vehicle from all but direct or close proximity lightning strikes BATTERY INSPECTION MAINTENANCE 1 Be sure battery hold downs are properly tightened A loose hold down may allow the battery to become damaged from vibration or ...

Page 17: ...switches solenoids and other electrical control devices Cover as necessary to prevent splashing Clean battery terminal connections with baking soda sodium bicarbonate and water solution Mix 5 teaspoons baking soda per quart of water Use a stiff bristle brush rinse with clean water and dry with a clean cloth Torque connections to 100 in lbs NOTICE The following information does NOT apply to sealed ...

Page 18: ...vehicle range between charges If vehicle is used only occasionally a refresher charge should be given prior to using New batteries need up to four hours more charging than mature batteries Before the first use completely charge new batteries Charging time will vary based on conditions noted above but will probably be 12 hours Limit new batteries use between charges for the first 25 50 cycles New b...

Page 19: ...ill then be necessary to follow the Special Charging for Excessively Discharged Batteries When the charger has completed approximately 80 state of charge the remote LED will flash long green as the last 20 of charge is returned to the batteries in the second phase constant voltage phase NOTICE You can terminate charging at this point if necessary The vehicle can be used but completing the charge c...

Page 20: ...ce normally driven 5 Repeat the above steps until the charger goes green 100 charge on a 16 hour charge 4 FLASH Check Battery The batteries could not be trickle charged up to a minimum level to start charger This may be the result of badly discharged batteries or one or more damaged cells See EXCESSIVELY DISCHARGED BATTERIES 5 FLASH Over Temperature The charger shutdown due to high internal temper...

Page 21: ... indicated by the number of blinks separated by a pause A two digit algorithm is indicated by the number of blinks for the first digit followed by a short pause then the number of blinks for the second digit followed by a longer pause To check change the charging algorithm Disconnect the charger positive connector from battery pack Apply AC power and after the LED test the algorithm will be displa...

Page 22: ... each positive and negative battery post Follow specific charger instructions To prevent a spark from igniting the gas emitted from the batteries always disconnect the charger AC power cord first when moving the positive negative alligator clips Be sure to charge all of the batteries in the set Each battery may require two to three hours of charging to bring it back to serviceable condition After ...

Page 23: ...ter your batteries after charging Always add water after charging This will reduce the chance for overflow due to expanding water Weekly equalize the battery pack If the vehicle is not operated daily the Power keyswitch should be turned off This will power down the traction control system and reduces power loss on the batteries Batteries in storage may self discharge and should be recharged when t...

Page 24: ...ect for loose hardware bolts nuts Clean body and seats Wash as needed Lube Visually check suspension and differential for leakage MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN It is recommended that the following be performed by a trained qualified technician or your Columbia Dealer Item Operation Quarterl y Semi Annual Annual Tires Front wheel alignment Electrical Test batteries Inspect motor conditi...

Page 25: ...d area where a safe clearance exists Before starting the vehicle follow the recommended safety procedures Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment present in the work area Do not use flammable fluids for cleaning parts Work in a properly ventilated work area Regularly inspect and maintain in safe working condition the brakes steering mechanisms speed and directional control mechanisms...

Page 26: ...ce TIRE CARE Improper inflation will shorten the life of your tires and will adversely affect performance For proper tire inflation refer to vehicle specifications NOTICE Replacement tires must be the same size as original equipment Increased tire load ratings are permissible but tire rating does not increase the rated load carrying capacity of the vehicle WHEEL TIRE REMOVAL INSTALLATION Place blo...

Page 27: ... lubricating to ensure proper grease distribution The differential should be checked periodically for signs of leakage Contact your Columbia Dealer for fluid replacement VEHICLE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHECK Will not move Keyswitch on Keyswitch is in desired direction Keyswitch for loose wires or faulty switch Batteries for loose terminals corrosion electrolyte level or state of charge Motor for l...

Page 28: ...lector is not in the neutral position when the power keyswitch is turned on Steps to take to possibly clear this fault are Set the parking brake Turn vehicle power keyswitch to OFF Set direction selector to N Neutral Ensure the accelerator pedal is at its resting up position Turn vehicle power keyswitch to ON Select the desired direction on the direction selector Release parking brake and depress ...

Page 29: ...0 C 600 F Once a month The voltage or specific gravity of the electrolyte should be checked every 6 to 8 weeks using a voltmeter or hydrometer After charging disconnect the batteries NOTICE Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at higher temperatures than fully charged batteries Do not attempt to charge a battery that is frozen or if battery case is excessively bulged Properly dispose of ...

Page 30: ...dless of whether or not the batteries are completely full Return the vehicle to its regular service Place the vehicle back into its regular watering schedule waiting at least 1 week until next watering TOWING TRANSPORTING TOWING NOTICE Columbia ParCar does not recommend towing this vehicle TRANSPORTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTICE Never transport a vehicle behind an auto or truck unless on an approved trai...

Page 31: ... use of specified Columbia components e Fading deterioration or weathering of seats fabric enclosures floor mats bag racks bag straps body parts paint or chrome caused by ordinary wear and tear or exposure f Charges incurred to transport any vehicle to and from an authorized dealer for warranty service Travel charges incurred by an authorized dealer to or from the vehicle location to perform warra...

Page 32: ...Expediter EX 21 2017 1115 Commercial Avenue Reedsburg WI 53959 Phone 608 524 8888 Fax 608 524 8380 800 222 4653 Web www columbiausa com ...

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