1.0 INTRODUCTION
This manual provides important safety information, operating instructions, model specifications and
maintenance instructions for Expediter vehicles.
The information in this manual is limited to care and maintenance information only. Information covering
repairs and technical service is provided in detailed service manuals available from Columbia Dealers.
These activities require the attention of a skilled technician and the use of special tools and equipment.
Your Columbia Dealer has the facilities, experience and genuine Columbia vehicle parts and accessories
to properly service Columbia vehicles.
1.1 SAFETY MESSAGES
Safety messages and other information in this manual are preceded by the words
DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION or
NOTICE
. They are printed in bold face, and are very important. We recommend you take
special notice of this information.
Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE:
Notices are messages not related to personal injury. They will provide key information
to prevent property damage and to assure procedures are more easily understood or
implemented.
1.2 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
The EX-21 Expediter is an electric three or four wheel vehicle. It is designed for one person and load or
two persons (one facing the rear).
This vehicle is designed to be driven over smooth surfaces in and around places such as warehouses,
factories, industrial sites, motels, parks, and resorts. It is not approved for use on public highways.
It is designed to conform to requirements for Type E vehicles as described in O.S.H.A. Standard Section
1910.178 (Powered Industrial Trucks) and with all applicable portions of the American National Standard
for Personnel and Burden Carriers (ANSI B56.8 2006 Part III).
1.3 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
Do not remove any nameplate, warnings, or instructions affixed to your Columbia Industrial
Vehicle. Promptly replace any that become damaged or removed.
Each vehicle is assigned a unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN describes facts and
features of the vehicle and contains thirteen (13) digits.
The VIN number can be found in two locations. Under the rear deck, stamped in the right front corner of
the rear body chassis as shown in Figure 1.3.1. It is also on the vehicle nameplate located on the vertical
panel below the seat as shown in Figure 1.3.2.
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