Rev. 0213
EPT, Manual.doc
Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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EPT-S
ERIES
E
LECTRIC
P
ALLET
T
RUCKS
O
PERATION AND
M
AINTENANCE
M
ANUAL
Receiving instructions:
After delivery, IMMEDIATELY remove the packaging from the product in a manner that preserves the
packaging and maintains the orientation of the product in the packaging; then inspect the product closely to
determine whether it sustained damage during transport.
If damage is discovered during the inspection,
immediately record a complete description of the damage on the bill of lading
. If the product is
undamaged, discard the packaging.
NOTES:
1) Compliance with laws, regulations, codes, and non-voluntary standards enforced in the location where
the product is
used
is exclusively the responsibility of the owner/end-user.
2) VESTIL is
not liable
for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either:
a) Instructions in this manual; or b) Information provided on labels affixed to the product.
Neither is Vestil
responsible for
any
consequential damages sustained as a result of failing to exercise sound judgment
while assembling, installing, using or maintaining this product.
T
ABLE OF
C
ONTENTS
P
AGE
T
ABLE OF
F
IGURES
P
AGE
Safety Principles
2
Fig. 1A EPT Main Body Components
5
Product Introduction
2
Fig. 1B EPT-30 (optional) Scale Components
6
Safety Guidelines
3
Fig. 2 EPT-30 Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly
7
Removing EPT from Pallet
3 - 4
Fig. 3 EPT-30 Drive Wheel Assembly
8
Use, 1
st
Inspection, & Functions Tests 20
Fig. 4A EPT-30 Fork & Carriage
9
Operation
20-21 Fig. 4B EPT-30 Fork & Carriage (optional) Scale
10
Lifting & Transporting Loads
21
Fig. 5A Control Yoke & Handle Components
11-12
Batteries & Charger
21-22 Fig. 5B Control Yoke & Handle (optional) Scale
13-14
Fig. 6 Hydraulic Pump & Motor Assemblies
15
Troubleshooting
23-48 Fig. 7 EPT-45 Main Housings & Supporting Structure
16
Changing Cylinder
28-31 Fig. 8 Removable Battery Box & Components
16
Changing Throttle
Assy.
32-36 Fig. 9 EPT-45 Cylinder & Fuse Panel
17
Changing Motor Assy
.
37-39 Fig. 10 EPT-45 Fork & Carriage Assemblies
18
Replacing Forward/Reverse Contactor
40-42 Fig. 11 Function Controls, Gauges, & Safety Features
19
Changing Battery Charger
43-46 Maintenance & Inspections
49-50
Adding
Quencharcs
47-48
Markings
51
V
ESTIL
M
ANUFACTURING
C
ORP
.
2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703
Telephone: (260) 665-7586 -or- Toll Free (800) 348-0868
Fax: (260) 665-1339
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