ABACO MACHINES AFJ25-B User manual

ABACO FORKLIFT BOOM
OPERATION MANUAL
(AFJ25-B)
ABACO MACHINES
ABACO MACHINES (USA)
14508 S. Garfield Ave., Paramount, CA 90723, USA
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Website : www.abacomachines.com

APPLICABLE MODEL
of this F BOOM:ORKLIFT
AFJ25-B
OPERATION MANUAL

General Safety Operation Manual Instructions Summary:
ItisessentialtocarefullyreviewandunderstoodthisOperationManual
before operating the equipment. Failing to read and understand this
entire manual may cause injury or death to personnel, or damage to
equipment and the products that are being handled by this equipment if
not properly followed. This safety summary includes general safety
precautions and instructions that must be understoodand applied before,
during, and after operations, as well as maintenance to ensure personnel
safety and protection of equipment. Prior to performing any task, the
contentsincludedinthismanualshouldbereviewedandfullyunderstood.
This manual highlights essential operating or maintenance procedure,
practice, condition, statement, etc. that if not strictly observed, could
result in injury, or death of, personnel or long term hazards; could result
in damage to products being handled, or damage to/destruction of
equipment.
INDEX
Item Pages
I Equipment General Information................................. 1
II Technical Specifications............................................ 1
1. Dimensions ........................................................... 1
2. Work Load Limit.................................................... 2
3. Spare part list......................................................... 3
Safety Instructions...................................................... 5III
1. General Warnings, Cautions and Notes.................. 5
2. Device usage.......................................................... 6
IV Appendix.................................................................... 8
V Technical problems & Solutions................................ 9
VI Inspection & Maintenance.......................................... 9
VII Warranty Policy...........................................................10
Warranty Certificate....................................................11

I. EQUIPMENT GENERALINFORMATION:
- Forklift Boom (AFJ25-B) is a forklift attachment. It is designed
to lifting and moving goods, packages or other hanging purposes.
- Forklift Boom is designed to fit various length articles by
telescopic actions.
- The boom can allow extending the boom length to 99 ⁄₄”
(2522 mm).
II. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- This Forklift boom is made of steel for high durability and
strength purposes.
- The main base of the forklift boom is designed with the two U
shaped bars to easily combining with the forklift forks for support
in transportation.
- At the tail end of the boom base, a safety chain is mounted to
hook it to the forklift mast to avoid slipping off from the forklift
forks.
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1. Dimensions:
Length (A)
inches (mm) Width (B) inches (mm) Height (C) inches (mm) Net weight lbs (kg)
61 (1565)⁵⁄₈ 22 (580)¹³⁄₁₆ 11 (285)¹⁄₄ 204.6 (93)

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2. Work Load Limit (W.L.L):
W.L.L differs in accordance with the hook position. The more
distance is the lesser W.L.L. Refer to the drawing below. Do not
exceed the allowance specified W.L.L.
1540lbs
(700kg)
3080lbs
(1400kg)
4620lbs
(2100kg)
6160lbs
(2800kg)
42”(1067mm)
60”(1523mm)
79 ⁵⁄₈”(2022mm)
99 ¹⁄₄”(2522mm)
inch mm lbs kgs
42 1067 6160 2800
60 1523 4620 2100
79 ⁄ 2022 3080 1400
99 ⁄ 2522 1540 700
DISTANCE W.L.L
(Hook position) Work load limit

3.SPAREPARTLIST:
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SPARE PART LIST
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POS. PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTIONS
QTY.
1 AFJ25-B-01 Slide boom 1
2 AFJ25-B-02 Snap pin 4Ø3
3 AFJ25-B-03 Safety chain 6 x 165Ø3
4AFJ25-B-04 Washer 8Ø7
5 AFJ25-B-05 Bolt M8 x 20 6
6 AFJ25-B-06 Main base 1
7 AFJ25-B-07 Safety chain 6 x 660Ø1
8 AFJ25-B-08 Allen bolt M8 x 20 1
9 AFJ25-B-09 Allen bolt M12 x 30 2
10 AFJ25-B-10 Spring washer 12Ø2
11 AFJ25-B-11 Plate 1
12 AFJ25-B-12 Pin 1 1
13
14
AFJ25-B-13
AFJ25-B-14
Pin 2
Bow shackle
2
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III. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
1 General Warnings, Cautions and Notes:.
a. Before Operations:
- Ensure that the safety chain is in good shape and in conditions
as no crack, no excessive wear, heavy rust, or any damage and
hooked securely to the forklift mast.
- Check to confirm all the welded joints are free from any
defect or damage (e.g. welded joint separates, cracks, etc.)
- Ensure that the Swivel shackle is installed in the right manner
to ensure safety further.
- Make appropriate adjustment to the boom length in according
to the position corresponding to the allowance Working Load
limit (W.L.L).
- Do not exceed the allowance specific W.L.L in accordance
with the positions of the hook to be loaded (see page 2).
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b. During Operations:
- Ensure that the weight of the slab to be lifted is within
allowance specified W.L.L.
- The operator is responsible for ensuring the work area is clear
of obstacles and makes appropriate precautions observations and
take appropriate actions to prevent injury and damage to goods
and equipment being handled during operation.
- Follow all the steps and instructions in this Operation Manual.
- For safety purposes, you (the operator) are responsible for
following all applicable laws and regulations in your region.
c. After Operations:
- Clean the equipment thoroughly after each use.
- Adjust the length back to the shortest position.
Note: See Maintenance Instructions section in this manual for
more details.

Step 1: Adjust the length of the Boom
Depending on the demand, adjust the reach of the forklift boom
as follows:
- Release the snap pin and pin as 1 & 2
- Pull the slide boom out to the desired length ( )Figure 1.1
aiming the holes of the main base to match that of the slide
boom.
- Insert the Pin to the holes and lock them by the snap pin to
engage the slide boom.
- Confirm the pin surely locks the boom in position.
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Figure 1.1
3
Snap pin
1
Pin
2
Slide
boom
Main base Hole
2. Device usage:

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Figure 1.3
Step 3: Hook the Bow shackle into the pad of Forklift Boom
(Figure 1.3).
Step 2: Install Forklift Boom to a forklift.
Confirm two forks of the forklift are firmly and securely inserted to
the main base, then lock the main base to the forklift mast by a
safety chain (Figure 1.2).
Install the safety chain to
the forklift mast for security
Figure 1.2

Example 2:
We have a = 3 tons and M .
stone = 1500kg
So, a x*1500 => x ≤ ≥
<=> x ≤ <=> x ≤ 1.91m
Momen
a (kgm)
1.5
1.8
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
7
8
9
10
12
13.5
15
16
1234
1504
1789
2278
2860
3358
4175
4714
5878
6476
8162
10058
12046
13401
16230
18680
20772
22326
Example 1:
We have: x = 1.6mm; M = 2000kg
stone
So, a 1.6*2000≥
a 3200 (kgm)≥
Refer to the figures of the forklift truck’s Load
Capacity Specs., the user shall choose a = 3200
(Nm) equates to the forklift truck load capacity
with 3.5 tons.
x
Mstone
Figure 4.1
2860
1500
a
1500
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IV. APPENDIX:
See how to calculate to choose the forklift truck and the proper
distance from forklift as below:
Forklift truck’s Load
Capacity Specs.
Rated Load
Capacity(tons)
Method:
- Choose a forklift truck in according to
the user’s demands.
- To prevent the forklift truck overturning, the
user must calculate to ensure Moment a of the
forklift truck greater than Moment of the stone
loading creates ( ).figure 4.1
a x*M≥stone
Stands for:
a: Moment of the forklift truck (kgm)
x:Load distance from wheel center (pivot) to
center of gravity of the stone (m) as figure 1.1
Mstone: Weight of the lifted stone (kg)

V. TECHNICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS:
Cause Solution
Technical
Problems
It’s hard to pull
the slide boom Dust and/or rust. Lubricate oil into
sliding part and
regularly clean it.
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VI. INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE:
- Operator is responsible to check the equipment regularly, not
limited to check the safety chain and pins, to ensure the equipment
is in good operating conditions.
- Periodically, operator is responsible to schedule equipment
maintenance.
- Operator is recommended to always keep necessary spare parts
on hand for immediate maintenance or repair purposes before
operating.
- Operator is responsible to ensure all parts are genuine parts from
the manufacture, and they are designed specifically for to be
install to this equipment.
- Operator is responsible to ensure all repair installations are
performed appropriately and in a safe manner.
- Store this equipment in a well-ventilated place (dry and cool),
avoid places with high heat and/or humidity.
- Keep maintenance records to ensure safety checks are carried
out.

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VII.WARRANTYPOLICY:
At the time of delivery, it is necessary to inspect the Forklift
Boom (AFJ25-B) to make sure that it has not been damaged during
shipment. The product at the time of dispatch is warranted to be free
ofdefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.
Claims for errors, shortages, defects, or nonconformities
ascertainable upon inspection must be made in writing within eight
business days from the date of product delivery. Claims not made as
provided above and within the applicable time period will be barred
andnootherclaimswillbeconsidered.
Weprovidea ontheone(1)yearwarranty ForkliftBoom(AFJ25-
B)fromthedateofpurchase.
During warranty period, we will provide the replacement parts
at no charge (Please note: shipping and handling fees may apply).
Warranty coverage is void if:
- The operator failed to comply with the instructions in the
manual.
- The specifications are not followed.
- Damage is due to inadequate maintenance and inspections.
- Damage is due to improper storage and/or usage.
- Modification and repairs made to the equipment were
performed by the user/operator without the manufacture's
knowledge and agreement.
- Aftermarket or none genuine spare parts were used for repair
installation.
- Modification and repair installations were conducted by
uncertified individual.

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WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
Youarekindlyrequestedtoreadthefollowingcarefully.
PERIOD
The warranty starts from the date of purchase (date on
distributor’sinvoice).
Warranty is valid for a period of .twelve (12) months
WARRANTY
This warranty is limited only to provide replacements of the
partsrecognizedbytheCompanyasdefective(excludingworn-
outsandconsumables.)
The Company is not responsible for any misuse or abuse of the
product after purchase and/or caused by negligence from the
contentofthismanual.
In an event the equipment failed to operate and/or required
technical support, operator/user is responsible for reaching out
to our Customer Support Department. One of our team member
will inform you (operator/user) of the appropriate procedures
on how to file warranty claim and advise you to your nearest
approvedservicecenter.
EXCLUSIONS
Warrantydoesnotapplyfordamagesorfailurescausedby:
Misuses, errors in transportation, incorrect handling or failing
tomaintaintheequipmentappropriately.
Use of non-genuine parts/accessories, or of incorrect
specifications.

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