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Electric pallet truck
EGU 14 P; EGU 22 P; EGU 30 P
F8.1.21
Design changes under reserve!
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4.4. Handling
4.4.1 Before taking into operation check:
Perfect function of the operating elements
Function of the brakes, parking- and operating brake!
Make a brake test!
Acid level and charging state of the battery
State of the travelling rollers, firm seat of the wheel screws and roller axles
Function of the safety button (see 4.3.2)
Load chains for adjustment, chain tension and wear
4.4.2 Driving and Braking
Close the battery connector (see 4.3.4)
Plug the safety key into the key-operated switch and turn to the right until it stops (see 4.3.1). The electric
stacker is ready for travelling and the operating elements of the lifting hydraulic may be actuated.
Bring the tie bar into driving range (see 4.3.3)
Control the driving direction and speed with the rotary finger lever (see 4.3.2).
Due to safety reasons, changing of the driving direction should only be effected from a standstill after having
fully braked.
Touching the safety button on the tie bar head (see 4.3.2) automatically leads to a switching to backwards
drive (driving direction "R"), thus providing additional protection for the operating person.
In
no
case may the safety button be used for shunting of the electric stacker.
The operating brake is to be actuated according to the respective situation. Long delay or even jerky braking
causes danger of accidents.
Suddenly letting of the tie bar leads to full braking (mechanical parking brake) and should be avoided.
Actuating the parking brake (upper and lower tie bar position, see 4.3.4) automatically switches off the
driving current.
When leaving the stacker, take out the safety key. Bring the tie bar into upper braking position. Completely
lower the fork.
In case of danger - pump- or driving motor cannot be switches off - pull out the battery plug (see 4.3.5).
Thus, an emergency stop of all electrically effected movements is achieved.
In current-free state, the parking brake is closed. Lowering of the fork is still possible.
4.5. Loading
Make sure the load does not exceed the carrying capacity of the pallet truck Observe the respectively appli-
cable load diagram.
Slowly drive to the stacking area. Level forks to equal height with the pallet and move into the pallet until the
back of the fork touches the load (pallet).
4.6. Travelling with Load
Travel with the load in lowest possible position in consideration of the floor clearance under the load.
The load should be moved with lifted fork only for stacking and depositing on even surface.
Travel with steady speed adapted to the load and the floor conditions. A sudden stop is only allowed in case
of danger. Sufficiently reduce the driving speed in curves.
When driving on ascents, the climbing ability of the stacker must not be ex-
ceeded. Max. climbing ability: 8% with load, 10% without load. Climbing abil-
ity data apply to a
dry
floor pavement surface. With other surface conditions
(humidity, other surface, etc.) the maximum permissible ascent or slope is re-
duced respectively.
When travelling the incline, increase travel speed to ensure the pallet truck
maintains a safe and steady speed to negotiate the slope or ramp.
Driving on ascents and slopes should be effected with the load pointing to ascent direction and with
lowered fork only. When stopping, especially on ascents and slopes, bring the tie bar to upper brak-
ing position.
4.7. Depositing of the Load
Stop just before the stacking area and lift the load in safe distance over the pile. Manoeuvre the load directly
above the pile and bring the tie bar in upper braking position. Lower the load until fork arms are discharged.
Ensure safe reversing, move away and lower the fork arms.
