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Tug Axis 5T

Operating Manual

Summary of Contents for Tug Axis 5T

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Page 2: ...rt from its intended use Using this unit incorrectly may void warranty Any damage audible or visible to this unit should be addressed at the time of discovery Electrodrive Pty Ltd can provide parts and service support on request through its service partner company Serviced Equipment Pty Ltd p 1300 934 471 e service fallshaw com au Made in Australia by Electrodrive Pty Ltd 2A Ayton Street Sunshine ...

Page 3: ... Hitching to a trolley 9 Unhitching 11 Steering 11 Charging 11 Maintenance 12 Batteries 12 Tyres 12 Motor and transmission 12 Transmission 12 Brakes 12 Motor 12 Motor controller 12 Throttle lever 13 Fuses 13 Self resetting circuit breaker 13 Warranty 14 Unauthorised maintenance 14 Misuse 14 General wear items not covered under warranty 14 ...

Page 4: ...4 Appendix 1 Machine rating conditions 15 Appendix 2 Wiring diagram 16 Appendix 2 Charging procedures for SLA batteries 18 Appendix 3 Spare parts list 19 Service log 21 ...

Page 5: ...avy trolley into a powerful easy to move motorised unit Productivity is greatly increased and back or shoulder strain is eliminated Features Rated tow capacity Up to 5000 kg 24 Volt DC power Variable speed drive unit Electro magnetic park brake Travel speed up to 3 km h Robust steel chassis Tiller handle steering that folds up to reduce space when not in use Programmable motor controller Automatic...

Page 6: ...ons Tiller control Controls Auto latching hitch Tiller arm Tiller post Hitch release Emergency stop Key switch Battery level indicator Speed selector Throttle lever Optional horn Emergency back off button Direction selector ...

Page 7: ... when pressed the tug will momentarily travel backwards to avoid pinning the operator against an obstacle and then stop if the throttle lever is not released If this button is pressed when the throttle is released the tug will immediately stop To reset the back off function switch off and switch back on Only use the emergency buttons in an emergency Direction selector Toggle the switch to select t...

Page 8: ...ilst away from the charging station Red light only indicates no usable battery power remaining Horn where fitted Push to sound the horn release to turn off Charger socket The charger socket is located on the body panel of the unit next to the tiller post Brakes When the speed control lever is released the unit is slowed electrically by dynamic braking until the machine and load comes to a complete...

Page 9: ...he brakes operate correctly when the throttle lever is released 5 The battery indicator shows adequate charge 6 There is no visible damage to the unit 7 Back off button works correctly Hitching to a trolley This tug is fitted with an auto latching hitch Other hitches are also available 1 Facing the tug unhook the hitch release handle and move it backward This unlocks the auto latching hitch 1 Pull...

Page 10: ...has a safe unobstructed view ahead This will also make the tug and trolley easy to manoeuvre Towing a trolley with castors in poor condition can overload the tug and cause damage not covered under warranty This tug is not designed for use on inclined surfaces and doing so may pose a risk of accident or injury Use this Tug on level ground only 2 Carefully reverse the tug back onto the trolley s tow...

Page 11: ...the wheel that is free This may cause the tug to spin out of control Please ensure a clear and clean path ahead when operating the tug Charging Ensure regular recharging of batteries charging overnight after a day s usage is recommended Irregular charging may cause the batteries to prematurely fail Leaving a machine in storage without charge for periods greater than a month can also lead to premat...

Page 12: ...ries need replacing is when they no longer hold charge Tyres The tyres are rubber giving it punture proof characteristics For replacement tyres please refer to the spare parts section in this document or contact Electrodrive Motor and transmission The transaxle is a sealed unit and does not require regular maintenance Transmission The tension in the transmission chain should be checked every 3 mon...

Page 13: ...ver slightly The tug should slowly move release and the tug should completely stop Fuses The control circuit is protected against inadvertent current over loads This fuse is located adjacent to the controller under the top cover Self resetting circuit breaker This Tug is fitted with a self resetting circuit breaker in case of momentary over load This circuit breaker can be found beneath the top co...

Page 14: ...ed by an unauthorised service agent The motor controller is re programmed by an unauthorised service agent There are modifications to the body or frame of the machine Use of non specified parts The machine is serviced by an unauthorised service agent Misuse Shunting loads at speeds in excess of 2 km h Overloading the unit either during towing or lifting Carrying people or other foreign objects Exp...

Page 15: ...on a level firm surface Variations in the working environment may impede the performance of this unit Such parameters include but are not limited to the following Ramps and sloped surfaces Soft surfaces for example carpet Slippery surfaces gravel water oil on the ground etc It is important that the Tug Axis 5T IS NOT to be operated outside of the recommended conditions 900 mm 1740 mm 905 mm 650 mm...

Page 16: ...ontrol Board JP4 JP5 JP1 Throttle JP2 E S Keyswitc JP3 Output to controller JP6 Rear of board Input from membrane 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 2 1 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 JP7 2 1 PCB EDEL2856 Change of direction Board JP6 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 BATTERY GAUGE 15v FAST WAL Ke P1 P2 P3 P4 WHITE P5 P6 P7 P8 5k Throttle potentiometer Emergency Reverse Back off Button 1...

Page 17: ...Stobe light P N LHTAMBER24V K PROGRAMMER K F1 FUSE 3A P N FUS003ACHG3AG F2 FUSE 30A P N FUSMAXIB30A REL1 MAIN CONTACTOR P N RELCONT24VONOFF REL 2 INHIBIT RELAY P N RELCO24V P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 ECTOR DETAILS ALTERNATIVE POSITION NC NC DATE BY CHD APPD ED 21 08 2020 SV AR RP TOLERANCE REQUIREMENTS Purchased COLOUR PROCESS TREATMENT FINISH WIRE LOOM 5T AX Dimensions in milimeters unless specified 2A Ay...

Page 18: ...enance charge once every two months Charging setup Ensure you have the correct charger for the batteries The correct voltage and current is important to ensure the full life of the batteries Check all connections are tight and in good condition The green charger LED will illuminate to confirm charging is in progress If charger lights do not come on call your service technician When charger is plug...

Page 19: ...n complete EDEL2500 Glass fuse holder EDEL2515 Fuse holder maxi blade fuse EDEL2720 Key switch with key A126 EDEL2775 Membrane key pad suit tiller h EDEL2835 Nylon mounting spacer male female EDEL2851 PCB membrane control board EDEL2856 PCB tiller fwd rev direction s EDEL2920 Plug 4 way mini fit EDEL3010 Potentiometer 5K internal EDEL3100 Relay 24volt for 48v system EDGM1142 Bearing housing TT10 t...

Page 20: ...rnal 30mm EDJUR100 JZP J125 PU roller bearing EDMOTTRAN600WAL Transaxle 600watt EDPLG7PIN P 30A P Trailer charger plug 7PIN 30A EDPLG7PIN S 30A A Trailer charger sock 7PIN 30A EDSP1020 Sprocket 12T Bossed 08B 20mm bor EDSPHD08B34T Sprocket heavy duty 34T 8B CHAIN EDWH1186 Rim 8 x 3 3 suit press on ty EDWH1463 Tyre press on 13 5x5 5x8 EDWIRTLHND Loom Tiller membrane loom EDWIRTUGCLS5T Wire loom Tug...

Page 21: ...ce work on the cards below and always use an approved Electrodrive service agent to conduct the works Approved service personnel will be provided with all necessary documents and components in service repair including but not limited to circuit diagrams component part lists descriptions service checklists and spare parts 6 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary o...

Page 22: ...12 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due 18 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due ...

Page 23: ...ing Manual 23 24 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due 30 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due ...

Page 24: ...36 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due 42 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due ...

Page 25: ...ing Manual 25 48 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due 54 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due ...

Page 26: ...60 month service Date of service Service agent Machine serial number Summary of works Next service due ...

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