1.
Using Table 1A, fi nd the correct
spring
combination.
2.
In Table 1B fi nd the springs
included in the combination.
Figure 1
RANGE
1
2
3
4
TABLE 1B
SPRING COMBINATIONS
WEIGHT OF LOADED PALLET IN POUNDS (LOAD AND PALLET)
Height of loaded
pallet in inches
(load and pallet)
0-
400- 800- 1200- 1600- 2000- 2400- 2800- 3200- 3600- 4000-
400
800
1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 4500
58-60
in.
- - 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3
56-58 in.
-
-
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
54-56
in.
- - 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3
52-54
in.
- 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3
50-52
in.
- 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3
48-50
in.
- 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 4
46-48
in.
- 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4
44-46
in.
- 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4
42-44
in.
- 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4
40-42
in.
- 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4
38-40
in.
- 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4
36-38
in.
- 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4
34-36
in.
1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 -
32-34
in.
1 1 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 - -
30-32
in.
1 1 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 - -
TABLE 1A
SPRING SELECTION CHART
BLACK
AND ORANGE
SPRINGS
Figure 2
REAR = HINGE END
GRAY
SPRING
BLACK
SPRING
BLACK
SPRING
BLACK
SPRING
GRAY
ORANGE
SPRING
Combination 1
Combination 2
Combination 3
Combination 4
Operation
1.
Place pallet on unit, add load until pallet is full. The Pallet Leveler will gradually lower the pallet until it
reaches the the bottom.
2.
When removing the load the Pallet Leveler will gradually raise the pallet.
3.
When loading the pallet with a fork truck make sure the Pallet Leveler is carrying the weight, not the fork
truck, and the unit is fully compressed.
4.
Make sure the load is centered on the unit before removing the fork truck.
5.
When removing the load with a fork truck, insert the forks into the pallet and lift the pallet clear of the top
of the unit. Raise the pallet until the springs on the Pallet Leveler are fully extended. Make sure the
pallet clears the top of the turntable before you move the fork truck.
6.
To relocate the Pallet Leveler, remove load from the top of the unit. Using a fork truck, insert the forks into
the fork pockets in the base frame.
2. When the pallet weight or pallet height is
changed, the springs may also need to be
changed, to adjust the Pallet Leveler to the
correct pallet load. Tables 1A and 1B show
how the springs are selected. Each spring
is color coded to identify the proper selection.
Every Pallet Leveler will always have one
spring. This spring has the largest diameter of
the three and is black in color. The black spring
is always positioned near the rear of the unit,
which is closest to the hinge. Figure 2 shows
the position of the black spring and any
additional springs which may be required.
3. Check to be sure you have the correct springs.
Calculate the weight of a fully loaded pallet,
including the weight of the pallet. Measure the
height of the fully loaded pallet. Refer to
Tables 1A and 1B to check if you have the
correct spring confi guation for your application.
4. Lift the rotating ring away from the frame. This
will require two people
5. The shock absorber is attached to the frame
of the Pallet Leveler with a pivot pin,which is
held in place by a linch pin. This pivot pin (also
called a maintenance pin) is used during spring
installation to hold the table frame in the raised
position. Remove the linch pin and the pivot
pin. Lay the free end of the shock absorber
down.
6. Lift the top part of the frame as far as it will go.
Insert the shock absorber pivot pin
(maintenance pin) into the lower roller guide.
This will require two people.
WARNING:
The pivot pin (maintenance pin) is
designed to hold the frame of the Pal
let Leveler while you insert the fi rst
spring. If you do not use it, an unsafe
condition will occur while inserting the
spring, as the frame of the Leveler
may suddenly drop.
SPRING REQUIRED
1 BLACK
1 BLACK AND 1 ORANGE
1 BLACK AND 1 GRAY
1 BLACK, 1 ORANGE AND 1 GRAY
The turntable pivots on a hinge at the rear.
The largest spring
(black) is mounted
near the rear of the
The pivot pin
must be removed from
the upper end of the
shock absorber and
inserted into the side
of the roller track.
The shock absorber
is disconnected and
laid to one side..
The top of the spring should fi t behind the guide tab.
The front of the table is released
by removing the pivot shaft here.
The bottom of the spring should fi t
over the round support.
7. Disconnect the front end of the table assembly
so you can tilt the table top back. The front end
of the assembly is held in place by a pivot shaft.
This shaft supports two rollers (located in the guide
slots of the frame)
and is secured by a retaining
ring. Remove the retaining ring and slide the
pivot shaft out. Have additional personnel support
the top of the frame assembly as you remove the
pivot
shaft.
8. Tilt the top frame assembly back as shown in
fi g. 1. Install the largest spring (black); this spring
should be installed in the back of the unit, closest
to the hinge. The bottom of the spring should fi t
over the round support on the base frame. The
top
should
fi t behind the small guide shown in
fi g. 1. When the spring is installed, slowly lower
the table top. Check each end of the spring to be
sure it has seated correctly.
9. As additional personnel support the weight of the
frame, align the holes in the frame and slide the
pivot shaft back into position, making sure the
roller wheels are in the guide slots. Install
retaining ring to hold pivot shaft in place.
10. The black spring will hold the unit up. Re-
assemble the shock absorber by inserting the
pivot pin and linch pin. Re -install the rotating
ring on the top frame; make sure the ring can
rotate. Table 1A & 1B may indicate that one or
two additional springs must be installed. To
add additional springs, remove the spring caps
and insert the springs through the top of the unit.
See
fi gure 2 for proper spring placement. To
remove a spring cap, turn the cap
counterclockwise and lift upward. Insert the
spring through the opening. Replace the spring
cap and turn clockwise to lock it in place.
11. Make sure that each of the spring caps is fi rmly
in place. Inspect the top and bottom of each
spring and make sure the springs are seated
correctly. Inspect the linch pin at the top of shock
absorber, and the linch pin at the end of the
pivot shaft.
WARNING:
Springs must be seated properly, and the
spring caps must be tightened to avoid
personal injury and damage to load.
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