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PALLETPAL SPRING OWNER'S MANUAL
Introduction
The PalletPal
TM
Level Loader is a simple device which will
automatically maintain a load at the ideal height for manual
loading and unloading. If a palletized load is placed on the
unit, the unit gradually rises as boxes or parts are removed.
This automatically maintains the top of the load at the correct
working height.
The unit may also be used in another way. An empty
pallet may be placed on the PalletPal. The unit gradually
lowers as boxes or parts are added. Again, this keeps the
top of the load at the correct height. Complete pallets may
be loaded or unloaded using a fork lift.
Each PalletPal unit includes a steel or stainless steel scis-
sor lift mechanism and at least one large compression spring.
The springs are chosen to match the weight and height of a
fully loaded pallet. Springs are available for a wide range of
weight and height combinations. The PalletPal also includes
a shock absorber (optional on the stainless steel model). This
eliminates any tendency for the load to bounce on the springs.
This manual contains information to help you to learn
about the safe and proper installation, use, and upkeep
of your PalletPal unit. Please be sure that this manual is
available to anyone who uses or services the PalletPal unit.
PalletPal units may be used in a wide variety of industrial
settings. The instructions in this manual are not necessarily
all-inclusive, as Southworth cannot anticipate all conceivable
or unique situations.
In the interest of safety, please read
this whole manual carefully. Be familiar with the contents
of this manual before you install or use the PalletPal
unit. If you are not sure of the proper procedure to be
followed, please call Southworth Products Corporation
for more information.
Southworth’s product warranty is shown on the rear cover
of this manual.
This instruction manual is not intended to
be or to create any other warranty, express or implied,
including any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, all of which are hereby
expressly excluded.
As set forth more specifically in
the product warranty, Southworth’s obligation under that
warranty is
limited
to the repair or replacement of defective
components, which shall be the buyer’s
sole remedy
,
and Southworth shall not be liable for any loss, injury, or
damage to persons or property, nor for any direct, indirect,
or consequential damage of any kind resulting from the
PalletPal unit.
Safety
The PalletPal unit has been carefully designed to be as safe
as possible for operators and service workers. If you take a
few common-sense precautions, you will be able to use the
unit safely. However, the PalletPal is a powerful unit with
moving parts, and is capable of causing personal injury if
proper precautions are not taken.
Therefore, throughout this manual, Southworth has identified
certain hazards which may occur in the use and servicing of
the PalletPal unit, and provided appropriate instructions or
precautions which should be taken to avoid these hazards.
In some cases, Southworth has also pointed out the
consequences which may occur if Southworth’s instructions
or precautions are not followed. Southworth uses the
following system of identifying the severity of the hazards
associated with its products:
DANGER!
Immediate hazard which will result in
severe personal injury or death.
WARNING!
Hazard or unsafe practice which could
result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION!
Hazard or unsafe practice which could
result in minor personal injury or property
damage.
Please read and follow this instruction manual, including
all safety instructions and precautions, carefully and
completely.
Figure 1 shows the safety labels on this unit. Please be
sure that all of the labels are in place, and are visible to the
machine operators. Never paint over the labels. If any of the
labels are missing, please contact Southworth for replace-
ments.
The safety labels help to protect your workers.
Installation Notes
WARNING!
The unit is attached to the skid using metal
bands. These bands are under high tension.
The edges are sharp. Wear safety glasses and
gloves when you handle or cut the banding.
WARNING!
The unit must be installed on a firm, nearly-level
surface. The frame of the unit must sit firmly
on the floor, and the floor must be level. If the
frame is not supported correctly, stresses may
develop in the frame. The unit may bind or not
work easily. The rotating ring may not rotate
correctly.
