5.1. Before first use.
5.1.1. Before using the truck for the first time purge any air from the
hydraulic circuit by pumping the foot pedal 10 to 15 times
whilst holding the release lever (fig.3A) in.
5.1.2. to test the truck, release the lever which will close the
hydraulic valve. Pump the foot pedal (fig 1E) and raise the
truck platform to its highest position and then pull the valve
lever (fig 3.A) to lower the platform, (the platform may be slow
to descend immediately from its highest point). If the platform
fails to descend adjust the cable length to remove excess play
in the release lever movement.
5.2. using the truck
WarNiNG!
Ensure you read, understand and follow the safety
instructions. Ensure all Health and safety, local authority, and
general workshop practice regulations and recommendations
are strictly adhered to when lifting or moving heavy loads. the
lifting or movement of heavy loads may be dangerous if not
undertaken correctly.
5.2.1. Move the truck to the required loading area and raise the
platform to loading height.
5.2.2. Lock the truck wheels individually with the wheel foot brakes.
see fig.1.
5.2.3. Load the truck.
5.2.4. Lower the truck platform to the lowest position before
unlocking the wheels.
WarNiNG!
Ensure the load will not foul on anything, and is
clear of your hands and the handle when lowering (fig 4).
5.2.5. unlock the wheels and transport the load to the required
destination.
5.2.6. to unload, lock the wheels and raise platform if required, then
unload the truck.
Note:
With or without a load, always transport the truck with
platform in its lowest position.When not in use, store the truck
with the platform in the lowest position.
5. uSiNG thE truck
4. aSSEmBly
4.1 A minimum of two people will be required to lift the truck out
of its packaging. Alternatively, cut and fold down flat one end
of the box and wheel the truck out.
4.2
fitting the handle.
At the back of the truck there are two
upstanding sockets to receive the bent loop handle (fig.1D).
Partially unscrew the two locking bolts that pass into the
sockets so that they no longer protrude into the sockets.
Drop the ends of the bent chrome handle into the sockets
and tighten the bolts until the handle is held firmly.
Model HPt400H has a different handle fixing arrangement.
the ends of the chrome handle have flanges which sit down
onto flat platforms at either side of the truck. see fig.6X. the
handle is retained by two large socket cap bolts inserted from
underneath. You will require a 10mm Allen Key to tighten the
bolts. Place a split washer followed by a plain washer over
each bolt before inserting and tightening.
4.3
fitting the foot pedal.
slide the end of the foot pedal into
the socket situated centrally between the two handle uprights.
(see fig.1E). on some models the footpedal retaining bolt (see
fig.1f) screws directly into the material of the foot pedal stem.
In this case place a split washer over the bolt followed by a
plain washer, before inserting the bolt. on other models the
bolt passes directly through the stem and the socket and is
retained with a plain washer followed by a split washer
followed by a nut. Ensure the fixing arrangement is tight
enough to hold the pedal firmly in place (do not over tighten).
4.4
connecting the control cable
. remove the cable guide
bush (fig.2B) from the free end of the cable and feed the end
of the cable and cable sheath through the cable guide tubes
welded to the handle and the underside of the frame. see
fig.1G and fig.2A. the exact position and number of the
guides may vary from model to model. once the cable has
been fed through the guides slide the bush back over the
cable and onto the sheath. feed the cable through the hole
in the bush retaining bracket and then through the hole in the
clamping bolt on the actuating lever (fig.2c). now screw the
guide bush into the bracket with a 12mm spanner (see
fig.2b). Pull the end of the cable to so that there is no play in
the movement of the lever mounted on the handle. Hold the
clamping bolt (fig.2c) steady with a 12mm ring spanner and
tighten the nut on the other side of the lever with a 13mm
ring spanner.
fig.1
fig.2
fig.3
fig.4
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HPt150, HPt300.V2, HPt400H, HPt500.V2 Issue: 3 - 20/10/09
