EP Equipment EPT16-ET, Operation Manual

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IV
Catalog
Correct use and application ............................................................................................................ 1
1. Truck Description ......................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Application ...........................................................................................................................2
1.2 Assemblies ..........................................................................................................................3
1.2.1 Control Handle ................................................................................................................ 4
1.2.2 Key switch ........................................................................................................................4
1.2.3 Battery discharge indicator ........................................................................................... 5
1.3 Identification points and data plates ............................................................................... 5
1.3.1 Truck data plate .............................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Standard Version Specifications ......................................................................................8
1.4.1 Performance data for standard trucks ........................................................................ 8
1.4.2 Dimensions ......................................................................................................................9
2.Transport and Commissioning .................................................................................................. 11
2. 1 Using the Truck for the First Time ................................................................................. 11
2. 2 During brake-in ................................................................................................................. 11
3.Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1Safety Regulations for the Operation of Pallet Trucks ............................................... 12
3.2 Operate and run the truck .............................................................................................. 13
3.2.1 Preparing ........................................................................................................................13
3.2.2 Travel ,Steering,Braking ..............................................................................................13
3.2.3Lifting, transporting and depositing loads ..................................................................14
3.2.4Parking the truck securely ............................................................................................15
4.Battery Maintenance & Charging ............................................................................................. 16
4.1 Safety regulations for handling acid batteries .............................................................16
4.2Charging the battery .........................................................................................................16
4.3 Battery removal and installation .................................................................................... 17
4.4Battery maintenance ........................................................................................................ 18
4.5 Battery Disposal ...............................................................................................................19
5.Pallet Truck Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 20
5.1Operational safety and environmental protection ........................................................20
5.2Maintenance Safety Regulations ................................................................................... 20
5.3Servicing and inspection ..................................................................................................21
5.3.1Maintenance Checklist ..................................................................................................22
5.3.2 Lubrication Schedule ................................................................................................... 23
5.3.3 Maintenance Instructions ............................................................................................ 24
5.4 Decommissioning the industrial truck ...........................................................................26