Southworth Products
PUN Manual
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1.
Introduction
The Southworth Pallet Unloader (PUN) is designed to unload pallets. PUN units are
designed to tilt and lift materials, to be removed from the pallet individually, in a general
indoor industrial setting.
This manual is intended for PUN machines shipped during or
after February 2018 with control panels supplied by Southworth
Products. Please contact Southworth Products for information
about PUN machines shipped before February 2018 or with
control panels not as shown in the manual.
This manual contains instructions on the safe and proper installation, use, and
maintenance of the PUN unit. Be sure that this manual is available to the people who
install, use, or service the unit. Be sure that all personnel read this manual before they
install, use, or service the unit.
The instructions in this manual are not necessarily all-inclusive, as Southworth cannot
anticipate all conceivable or unique situations. In the interest of safety, please read this
whole manual carefully. Please understand the material in this manual before you install,
use, or service the PUN unit. If you have any questions about any of the instructions in this
manual, please contact Southworth Products Corp.
Southworth’s product warranty is shown on the rear cover of this manual. This instruction
manual is not intended to be or to create any other warranty, express or implied, including
any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, all of which
are hereby expressly excluded. As set forth more specifically in the product warranty,
Southworth’s obligation under that warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of
defective components, which shall be the buyer’s sole remedy, and Southworth shall not be
liable for any loss, injury, or damage to persons or property, nor for any direct, indirect, or
consequential damage of any kind resulting from the PUN unit.
1.1 Responsibilities of Owners and Users
Inspection and Maintenance
– The device shall be inspected and maintained in proper
working order in accordance with Southworth’s owner’s manual.
Removal from Service
– Any device not in safe operating condition such as, but not
limited to, excessive leakage, missing rollers, pins, or fasteners, any bent or cracked
structural members, cut or frayed electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic lines, damaged or
malfunctioning controls or safety devices, etc. shall be removed from service until it is
repaired to the original manufacturer’s standards.
Deflection
– It is the responsibility of the user/purchaser to advise the manufacturer where
deflection may be critical to the application.
Repairs
– All repairs shall be made by qualified personnel in conformance with
Southworth’s instructions.
Operators
- Only trained personnel and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate
the lift.
