Vetter ManuTel SlimLine Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 43

Operating instructions

ManuTel

telescopic fork arm

Type SlimLine

U163-903/

Replaces

:U163-43

Read the instructions prior to performing any task!

Keep for future use!

Summary of Contents for ManuTel SlimLine

Page 1: ...Operating instructions ManuTel telescopic fork arm Type SlimLine U163 903 Replaces U163 43 Read the instructions prior to performing any task Keep for future use ...

Page 2: ...V1 09 2019 ManuTel telescopic fork arm Type SlimLine 2 ...

Page 3: ... prior to all work on and with the fork arms Ensure that the manual is always available at the operation site of the ManuTel on the industrial truck Illustrations in this manual are for basic understanding and may deviate from the actual design Address VETTER Industrie GmbH Carl Benz Strasse 45 57299 Burbach GERMANY Phone 49 2736 4961 0 Email info forks com Internet www forks com About this operat...

Page 4: ... Unauthorised persons 15 2 7 3 Training 15 2 8 Personal protective equipment 15 2 9 Protection of the environment and disposal 16 3 STRUCTURE 18 4 ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY 19 4 1 Assembly 19 4 2 Disassembly 22 5 OPERATION 25 5 1 Telescoping the ManuTel SlimLine 25 5 2 Adjusting the fork arm spacing 28 6 MAINTENANCE 30 6 1 Daily visual inspection by the user 30 6 2 Routine check 31 6 3 Wear check f...

Page 5: ...ts of the ManuTel SlimLine The ManuTel SlimLines are available in several weight classes These differ in terms of their maximum carrying capacity outer dimensions and suspension classes as per ISO FEM Specific details can be found in chapter Ä Chapter 7 Technical data on page 37 View the current type lists at www forks com With regard to any special designs please also note the other applicable do...

Page 6: ...made to the aforementioned equipment The authorised agent for compiling the technical documentation is the signatory Applied national standards and guidelines DIN EN ISO 12100 Safety of machinery ISO 13284 Forklift trucks Fork arm extensions and telescopic fork arms Technical characteristics and strength requirements ISO 2328 Forklift trucks Hook on type fork arms and fork arm carriages Mounting d...

Page 7: ...tuation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dan gerous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or slight injury NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dan gerous situation which if not avoided could result in property damage ENVIRONMENT This combinatio...

Page 8: ...the cover carefully 3 Tighten the screw 2 2 Applicable documents In addition to this manual also observe the documentation of the other components and machines used as well as operator specific requirements n Operating manual for the industrial truck n Operating manual for the mounted fork carriage n Operating instructions for the operator n Any documentation available for the special design Safet...

Page 9: ...the side Never use the ManuTel SlimLine on a rotary device or on a pallet handler ManuTel SlimLines must be used with a warning system e g warning bars for road transport when unloaded as per the road traffic regulations Never use industrial trucks equipped with ManuTel SlimLine in areas subject to explosion hazards Never allow unauthorised persons access to the industrial truck Never allow insuff...

Page 10: ... operator must provide personnel with the required protective equipment and instruct them that wearing the required protective equipment is mandatory In addition the operator is responsible for ensuring that the ManuTel SlimLine is always in a technically perfect condition The following therefore applies n The operator must ensure that the maintenance intervals described in this manual are adhered...

Page 11: ...on both ManuTel SlimLines WARNING Risk of injury from slipping load If there is moisture dirt or ice on the lifting surfaces of the ManuTel SlimLine there is an increased risk of the load slipping A slipping load could cause serious injuries Remove any dirt from the ManuTel SlimLine before lifting the load In wet snowy or icy conditions etc secure the load with e g tension belts WARNING Risk of in...

Page 12: ...he type plate and the article number it contains identifies the version of the ManuTel SlimLine upon delivery Do not put the ManuTel SlimLine into operation without a type plate The type plate is located on the side of the fork back Fig 4 8 Fig 1 ManuTel SlimLine type plate 1 Article number 2 Series year of construction 3 Dead weight unit 4 Blade length 5 Centre of gravity 6 Carrying capacity x lo...

Page 13: ...limLine hard stamping A Article number optional t Carrying capacity l Load centre C Material code M Material V Manufacturer marking W Week of manufacture J Year of manufacture F Production order number The safety label is located on the side of the back of the fork Fig 3 Note Read the instructions Hard stamping Safety label Safety Safety markings V1 09 2019 ManuTel telescopic fork arm Type SlimLin...

Page 14: ...quently been assigned con trol by the operator The driver of industrial trucks is familiar with the use of the ManuTel SlimLine and the associated dangers Service specialist The service specialist has a qualification in mechatronics or similar or has verifiably taken part in training in which the necessary knowledge and procedures for safe performance of assembly installation start up and service ...

Page 15: ...ing must be logged for better traceability n Date of training n Name of the trained person n Content of the training n Name of the instructor n Signatures of the trained person and of the instructor 2 8 Personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment is used to protect persons from safety impairments and adverse health effects while working During the different tasks on and with the Ma...

Page 16: ...these dangers there is a risk of serious injuries Observe the operating instructions on wearing personal protective equipment 2 9 Protection of the environment and disposal ENVIRONMENT Danger to the environment from improper handling of substances that are harmful to the environment Incorrect handling of environmentally hazardous substances especially incorrect waste disposal can cause considerabl...

Page 17: ...ally sound manner n Observe the locally applicable disposal regulations If necessary arrange for a spe cialist company to take care of the disposal Insofar as there is no take back agreement or disposal agreement in place separate waste according to material and send it for recycling n Scrap metals n Send plastic elements to be recycled n Sort and dispose of the other components according to their...

Page 18: ... ManuTel SlimLine extended 1 Fork arm locking device 2 Locking pin 3 Basic fork arm 4 Retainer 5 Lock borehole 6 Slip on coupling for basic fork arm 7 Pull out protection 8 Type plate 9 Hard stamping position 10 Hooks Structure V1 09 2019 ManuTel telescopic fork arm Type SlimLine 18 ...

Page 19: ... centre for the transport task n Check the load chart of the industrial truck with regard to the transport task n Check the load of the ManuTel SlimLine with regard to the transport task 3 In the event of compatibility carry out assembly The type of fork arm suspension may deviate from the image depending on the industrial truck Observe the operating manual for the industrial truck Checking compat...

Page 20: ...t assembly of the ManuTel SlimLine on the fork carriage in the following order 1 Prepare the lifting device for large loads e g indoor crane and lifting straps The work is to be carried out by 2 people 2 Move the fork carriage to the vertical position and move it to a height that allows for safe and comfortable assembly of the ManuTel SlimLine 3 Remove the locking screw on the assembly side of the...

Page 21: ...wer hooks of the ManuTel SlimLine enclose the profile of the fork carriage Fig 6 Pushing on the ManuTel SlimLine 7 Repeat the procedure for the second ManuTel SlimLine 8 Align both ManuTel SlimLines equally to the centre of the fork carriage 9 Lock the ManuTel SlimLine by closing the lever inside the locking grooves Fig 7 Assembly and disassembly Assembly V1 09 2019 ManuTel telescopic fork arm Typ...

Page 22: ...out disassembly of the ManuTel SlimLine from the fork carriage in the following order 1 Align the ManuTel SlimLine so that it is parallel with the ground 2 Put the fork carriage in a vertical position and lift the ManuTel SlimLine up from the ground by raising the fork carriage until it is no longer in contact with the ground Secure the fork carriage against unintended lowering 3 Remove the lockin...

Page 23: ...ocking device 4 Open the locking device of the ManuTel SlimLine put the lever of the locking device up into a vertical position Assembly and disassembly Disassembly V1 09 2019 ManuTel telescopic fork arm Type SlimLine 23 ...

Page 24: ...l SlimLine from the fork carriage 6 CAUTION Risk of injury from falling fork arms Secure the ManuTel SlimLine against falling immediately after disassembly by putting it down 7 Install the locking screw once again Assembly and disassembly Disassembly V1 09 2019 ManuTel telescopic fork arm Type SlimLine 24 ...

Page 25: ...derable shearing forces can result from the unsecured movement of the slip on coupling on the basic fork arm Fingers and body parts located in the opening of the basic fork arm and slip on coupling could be seri ously injured or even severed Never put fingers or body parts into the openings of the basic fork arm and slip on coupling Always secure the connection between the basic fork arm and slip ...

Page 26: ... by pressing it from below at the same time Fig 11 2 3 Remove the locking pin from the basic fork arm Fig 11 3 4 Take hold of the recessed grip below the tip of the coupling and move the slip on coupling to the desired blade length NOTICE Avoid pulling the coupling out abruptly to the end stop as the retainer or the pull out protection can be damaged if you do so Operation Telescoping the ManuTel ...

Page 27: ...ocking pin 7 Press the pressure point of the locking pin from above until it is in the correct posi tion and the yellow marking is visible Fig 13 2 8 Reduce the pressure so that the locking mechanism becomes active and the pres sure point jumps to its starting position Fig 13 3 Operation Telescoping the ManuTel SlimLine V1 09 2019 ManuTel telescopic fork arm Type SlimLine 27 ...

Page 28: ...ing the locking device 2 Open the locking device of the ManuTel SlimLine by raising the lever Fig 14 3 CAUTION Risk of hands being crushed Take hold of the ManuTel SlimLine at the head and basic fork arm and carefully slide it to the requisite distance 4 Align both ManuTel SlimLines at the same distance from the centre of the fork carriage Operation Adjusting the fork arm spacing V1 09 2019 ManuTe...

Page 29: ...side the locking groove Fig 15 6 Check that the ManuTel SlimLine is locked into the locking groove If this is not the case move the ManuTel SlimLine horizontally until the lock engages Operation Adjusting the fork arm spacing V1 09 2019 ManuTel telescopic fork arm Type SlimLine 29 ...

Page 30: ... carried out after a suc cessful repair Personnel n Driver of industrial trucks Protective equipment n Protective work clothing n Industrial helmet n Protective gloves n Safety shoes Check the following points on a daily basis Carry out a function check of the fork arm locking device Function check of the slip on coupling locking device n It must not be possible to move the coupling when it is in ...

Page 31: ...6 2 Routine check NOTICE Have the ManuTel SlimLine checked by an expert at least once a year more frequently for heavy usage or multiple shift operation Carry out the test based on the currently relevant standard The expert will specify the scope of the test and the test interval Personnel n Service specialist Protective equipment n Protective work clothing n Industrial helmet n Protective gloves ...

Page 32: ...he wear limit of the slip on couplings on a regular basis Replace the slip on couplings immediately if they fall below the wear limit Personnel n Driver of industrial trucks Protective equipment n Protective work clothing n Industrial helmet n Protective gloves n Safety shoes Fig 16 Wear check Check the thickness of the slip on coupling for wear on a regular basis n If the sheet thickness of the s...

Page 33: ... damage that occurs as a result of improper repairs or welding work on the ManuTel SlimLine Improper repairs or the use of third party components could lead to damage and a loss of functionality Dangerous situations and serious injuries could result Improper repairs invalidate the guarantee and the manufacturer s responsibility for any consequential damage Have the ManuTel SlimLine repaired by ser...

Page 34: ...o this end n Do not grease the basic fork arm or the slip on coupling of the ManuTel SlimLine n Remove dirt and rust with a suitable tool e g wire brush Moving parts can freeze during operation in the minimum temperature range In such a case unfreeze the ManuTel SlimLine at room tempera ture and let it dry Cleaning tasks Maintenance Repairs and spare parts V1 09 2019 ManuTel telescopic fork arm Ty...

Page 35: ...Type plate on page 12 Ask the manufacturer or service partner for spare parts and state the article number on the type plate when you do so Fig 17 ManuTel SlimLine spare parts 1 Fork arm locking device 2 Locking pin 3 Basic fork arm 4 Retainer 5 Lock borehole 6 Slip on coupling for basic fork arm 7 Pull out protection 8 Type plate Spare parts Maintenance Repairs and spare parts V1 09 2019 ManuTel ...

Page 36: ...SlimLine and industrial truck to service 1 Check that all previously loosened screw connections are seated securely 2 Reset the lift truck fuse 3 Ensure that all tools materials and other equipment have been removed from the work area 4 Clean the work area and remove any leaked materials such as e g liquids pro cessing materials or similar 5 Ensure that all safety equipment functions faultlessly M...

Page 37: ...back The carrying capacity in kg pair lowers as the load centre distance increases Example of MTSK 18 12 20 The carrying capacity is 1 500 kg pair for a load centre distance of 600 mm The carrying capacity is 1 000 kg pair for a load centre distance of 950 mm Technical data V1 09 2019 ManuTel telescopic fork arm Type SlimLine 37 ...

Page 38: ... 2A 1 800 500 1 200 2 000 130 x 35 143 x 40 67 416 558 MTSK18 12 20 B 2B 70 401 538 MTSK20 08 12 A 2A 2 000 500 800 1 200 51 239 302 MTSK20 08 12 B 2B 54 228 288 MTSK20 10 16 A 2A 1 000 1 600 59 328 427 MTSK20 10 16 B 2B 62 313 410 MTSK20 12 18 A 2A 1 200 1 800 67 416 523 MTSK20 12 18 B 2B 70 401 504 View the current technical data and type lists for the ManuTel SlimLine at www forks com Technical...

Page 39: ...Own notes Technical data V1 09 2019 ManuTel telescopic fork arm Type SlimLine 39 ...

Page 40: ...Technical data V1 09 2019 ManuTel telescopic fork arm Type SlimLine 40 ...

Page 41: ...cking device 28 Locking pin 25 M Maintenance 30 O Obligations of the operator 10 Operator 10 Operator obligations 10 P Personal protective equipment 15 R Repairs 33 Returning to service 36 Routine check 31 S Service 3 Spare parts 35 Structure 18 Symbols in this manual 7 on the ManuTel SlimLine 13 T Technical data 37 telescoping 25 U Use 9 V Visual inspection 30 W Wear check 32 Index V1 09 2019 Man...

Page 42: ......

Page 43: ...t Deviations and changes are part of our ongoing review and improvement of the product VETTER Industrie GmbH does not accept any respon sibility or liability for errors that arise from the use and application of this document This document including all parts is protected by copyright All rights reserved This document or any part thereof may not be copied translated microfilmed or used in any way ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for ManuTel SlimLine

Reviews:

Related manuals for ManuTel SlimLine

Brands by name

Popular brands

Vetter ManuTel SlimLine, Operating Instructions Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for ManuTel SlimLine

Reviews:

Related manuals for ManuTel SlimLine

Brands by name

Popular brands