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TB12SE/TB12PE TUFFTRUK POWER BUGGY• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/01/22) — PAGE 11
The Multiquip Walk-Behind TB12SE and TB12PE
electric
power buggies
are intended for job site cleanup and
material transport.
The buggy is equipped with a 2.0 in. (50.8 mm) dump
height which provides clearance and enables the operator
to maneuver over any form height.
A low center of gravity has been incorporated into the
design which provides added safety when maneuvering
the buggy in tight areas.
The maximum
forward
speed of the
electric
driven buggy
is rated at 4.0 mph. (6.43 km/h). Maximum
reverse
speed
is 1.5 mph. (2.42 km/h).
For ease of dumping, a manual hand lever control is
provided. Maximum weight capacity (payload) is 990 lbs.
(450 kg). Multiple lift points have been provided to allow for
easy access of a forklift when lifting is required.
ELECTRIC POWER PLANT
The buggy is equiped with two 750 watt permanent magnet
24 VDC electric motors connected in series that produce
a total output of 1500 watts. For additional information,
MOTOR CONTROLLER
The electric models are equipped with a sealed heavy-duty
permanent motor controller, Curtis Model 1229 Speed
Controller (ECU). This controller provides functional and
directional control of the TuffTruk buggy. It allows the buggy
to start and stop or move in a forward or reverse direction.
This controller can detect a wide variety of faults or error
conditions. Diagnostic information can be obtained by
interfacing with the Curtis Model 3100R Gauge Display.
This gauge will display error codes as referenced in the
maintenance section of this manual.
In addition, this controller has the capability of interfacing
with Controller Area Network (CAN bus) applications.
AUXILIARY CONNECTIONS (OPTIONS)
There are two auxiliary connection ports on the unit, they
are labeled AUX 1 and AUX 2. If desired they can be used
for horn and light additions.
DIAGNOSTIC GAUGE
Both electric models are equipped with a diagnostic gauge.
This gauge will display system error codes. Reference
maintenance section in this manual for further details.
WARNING
All operators must have training before operating the
TuffTruk buggy. For your safety, warnings are on the
machine and in this manual. Failure to obey these
warnings can cause severe injury or even death.
CAUTION
DO NOT
attempt to operate the TuffTruk
buggy until the Safety Information, General
Information, and Inspection sections of this
manual have been
read and thoroughly
understood.
GENERAL INFORMATION