Avantco e6 2018 User manual

English
Operator's Manual
2018-
A428354 2018 1 EN 2018-
www.avanttecno.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........................................................ 3
Foreword .................................................................................3
Make sure all relevant manuals are available.....................4
Intended use ............................................................................5
Avant warranty........................................................................8
SAFETY FIRST............................................................. 9
General safety instructions...................................................9
Handling of heavy loads.........................................................12
Operation on uneven surfaces, gradients, and near
excavations...............................................................................14
Personal safety and protective equipment ........................15
Electric systems of the loader and battery pack -
Safety .........................................................................................17
DESCRIPTION OF THE LOADER ............................ 21
Identification of the loader ...................................................21
Main parts of the loader........................................................22
Signs and decals.......................................................................23
Technical specifications .........................................................28
General specifications............................................................29
Auxiliary hydraulics oil flow .................................................30
Tyres .........................................................................................31
Wheel spacers.........................................................................32
LIFT CAPACITY.......................................................... 33
Tipping load - Load chart......................................................34
Tipping load - Load diagram .................................................35
Rated operating capacity.......................................................36
CONTROLS AND OPTIONS OF THE LOADER.... 37
Dashboard................................................................................38
Control of loader boom, auxiliary hydraulics and
other functions........................................................................39
Multi-function display.............................................................42
Parking brake switch ..............................................................43
Electric 12 V outlet ................................................................43
Seat - Seat belt and seat adjustments.................................44
Seat heater ...............................................................................44
Lights .........................................................................................45
CAB L (optional extra)..........................................................46
Options..................................................................................... 47
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................. 50
Starting the loader ................................................................. 51
Ignition key .............................................................................. 51
Emergency stop button......................................................... 52
Stopping the loader (Safe stopping procedure) ............... 53
Battery disconnect switch .................................................... 53
Drive control .......................................................................... 54
Steering of the loader............................................................ 59
In case the loader tips over.................................................. 59
Material handling..................................................................... 60
WORKING WITH ATTACHMENTS ........................ 62
Requirements for attachments............................................ 62
Coupling the attachments..................................................... 64
Coupling the hydraulic hoses of the attachment............. 66
Using the auxiliary hydraulics .............................................. 67
Releasing the residual pressure of hydraulic system....... 68
Coupling adapters .................................................................. 69
STORAGE, TRANSPORT, TIE DOWN POINTS
AND LIFTING .............................................................. 71
Lifting of the loader................................................................ 73
Storage...................................................................................... 74
BATTERY AND CHARGING ..................................... 76
Charging the battery.............................................................. 78
Charger plug type................................................................... 82
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ............................... 83
Access to electric motor compartment............................ 84
Installing of service support and frame lock ..................... 85
Daily inspections..................................................................... 86
Maintenance schedule............................................................ 88
Loader maintenance .............................................................. 89
Battery maintenance.............................................................. 95
Electric system & fuses.......................................................... 97
TROUBLESHOOT ....................................................... 100
SERVICES MADE ......................................................... 102
INDEX............................................................................ 105
Original instructions

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Introduction
Foreword
AVANT TECNO OY wants to thank you for purchasing this fully electrically powered AVANT loader. It represents a
new level of quiet operation with no local emissions and low operating costs. The battery powered model line is
designed and built upon Avant’s long experience with compact loaders and is manufactured in Finland. We ask
you that you read and understand the contents of this manual completely before operating the loader. This
operator’s manual is intended to help you to:
operate this machine safely and efficiently
observe and prevent situations that may cause a risk or danger
keep the machine in good condition and its life span as long as possible
The following warning symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate factors that must be considered to
reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property:
WARNING:
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety is involved!”
This safety symbol refers to important safety information in this manual. It
warns of an immediate hazard that could cause serious personal injury to
yourself or others near the equipment.
The safety alert symbol by itself and with related safety statement indicates
important safety messages throughout this Manual. It is used to draw
attention to instructions involving your personal safety or the safety of
others. When you see this symbol, be alert, your own safety is involved,
carefully read the message that follows, and inform other operators.
DANGER
This signal word indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will cause death or
serious injury.
WARNING This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not av
oided, could
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
This signal word is used when minor injury could result if the instructions are not followed
properly.
This signal word indicates information about the correct operation and maintenance of the
equipment.
Failure to observe the instructions accompanying the symbol can lead to equipment
breakdown or other property damage.

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Make sure all relevant manuals are available
Contact your local AVANT dealer for any questions, service, spare parts or about any problems that may occur
with the operation of your loader or its attachments.
Keep this Operator’s manual with the machine at all times. If this Manual gets lost, ask for a new copy from your
Avant dealer. Remember also to give this Manual to the new owner when the loader changes ownership.
DANGER
Wrong use of the equipment can cause death or severe injuries - Make sure to read
all relevant manuals and instructions thoroughly and keep them
available for all
operators.
Using each attachment requires specific information about correct use, mounting
procedure, safety, and how to avoid hazardous situations. An attachment may introduce
risks that are not present when operating the loader with oth
er kinds of attachments.
Always read the operator's manual of each attachment carefully.
Manuals of attachments
DANGER
Attachments can create significant risks that are not
covered by this Operator's manual of the loader.
Make sure you have all a
ttachments manual available.
Wrong use of an attachment can cause serious injuries or
death.
Each attachment is accompanied by its own respective
Operator’s Manual. The manual will show important
information related to safety, and how to attach, use, and
maintain each attachment correctly.
Spare parts list
All spare parts of the loader are listed in a separate spare
parts list.
Contact your Avant service partner or dealer to order
parts. Have the serial number of the loader available when
ordering to ensure correct parts.

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Intended use
The Avant e series loaders are battery powered, hydraulically operated, articulated compact loaders. They are
designed and manufactured for both private and professional use. The loader can be equipped with a range of
attachments offered by Avant Tecno Oy, which enables you to do several different jobs with the same machine.
Because of this multi-purpose nature of the machine and the various attachments and tasks, read always not only
this Manual but also the Operator's Manual of the attachment, and follow all instructions. Every person who deals
with this machine must follow work safety regulations, all other generally accepted rules related to work health and
safety, and all road traffic regulations.
Remember that safety consists of several factors. The loader, by itself or equipped with an attachment, is very
powerful and can cause serious personal injuries or property damages if it is operated in a wrong or careless way.
Never allow the compact size of the loader to distract from this fact and keep it in mind when you consider allowing
another user to operate it. Do not operate an attachment unless you have familiarised yourself with the use of it
and the eventual dangers and risks related to it. Take the keys with you when you leave the loader unattended to
prevent other, unfamiliar persons to operate the machine. The loader is not intended to lift or transport people or
be used as a work platform. Different jobs require different attachments, and it is not allowed to handle any
material or loads without any attachment fitted.
This loader has been designed to need as little maintenance as possible. The operator can perform the routine
maintenance operations. There are however more demanding service operations that can be done by professional
service personnel only. Wear appropriate protective equipment when you do any service or maintenance work.
Original spare parts must be used. Familiarise yourself with the service and maintenance instructions in this
Manual. Operating a loader that is in poor condition, or that has received unauthorised modifications, can be
hazardous to the operator and bystanders.
Contact your local AVANT dealer, if you are uncertain of anything concerning the operation and maintenance of
this loader, or for any questions, service, or spare parts.
In addition to the safety instructions included in this manual, you must observe all occupational safety regulations,
local laws, and other regulations concerning the use of the equipment. Particularly the regulations concerning the
use of the equipment on public road areas must be observed. Contact your Avant dealer for more information
about local requirements before you operate the loader on road areas.
Battery operated e6
The loader is designed to be operated with the battery pack that is supplied with the loader, and approved by the
manufacturer. The battery pack must be charged only with the internal charger of the loader, or other charging
system supplied by Avant specifically for this loader model. Using any other batteries or chargers can cause risk of
fire or explosion of batteries, and risk of electric shock. Using wrong type of chargers can quickly destroy the
battery.
The high-power Lithium-ion technology battery pack is specifically designed and manufactured for this loader
model. Any other battery pack must not be used in this loader. The battery pack must not be used for any other
purposes than for the e6 loader, and must always be used with the electronic protection and safety systems that
are built into the battery module.
Any modification or damage to the battery can cause risk of fire of the battery. Therefore, you must never attempt
to open the battery. Maintenance tasks that you can do to this system without special training and qualification are
limited to charging, exterior cleaning, and replacement of battery pack. Service of the battery is limited to only to
the replacement of the air filters of the battery, as described in this manual. The battery module has no other user
serviceable parts and must never be opened. Never connect any device directly to the battery. All fuses that can
be replaced are located outside of the battery assembly.

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Please notice following general instructions referring to the handling of Lithium-ion battery:
Service is allowed by trained personnel only. Never attempt to open the battery assembly. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the battery assembly.
Use only specified Avant charging unit. Do not use a damaged charger or damaged charging cables.
Do not short (+) or (-) battery terminals with conductors. Handle the quick connector of the battery with care.
Use the battery only for its intended application. Other use is prohibited.
Do not expose battery to
excessive mechanical stress
hot environment (>60 °C)
static electricity
Used batteries must be treated as hazardous waste. They must be disposed of properly, see page 96.
Intended temperatures for e6
The e6 loader can be used in a wide ambient temperature range. However, for the best performance and service
life of the lithium-ion battery, in extreme cold or hot temperatures the charger must be connected to mains power
supply. The temperature of the battery is controlled with forced air cooling and heating units that are controlled by
the control electronics inside the battery (Battery Management System, referred to as BMS in this manual).
The Battery Management System activates cooling or heating if the ambient temperature deviates from the
optimum operation window of the battery. However, this will use battery power and thus reduce the state of
charge. If the battery is empty and a charger is not connected, heating or cooling is not possible. In this case the
battery can get damaged or its service life significantly shortened. Follow the following information of
recommended temperatures. See page 74 for information regarding the storage of the loader.
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In extreme temperatures (below -20 °C or higher than 55 °C) or if the battery state
of charge is <5% (“almost empty”), a charger must be connected and the charger
equipment must be active.
This activates charging and also the heating or cooling of
the b
attery as necessary to keep the battery within recommended temperatures. It is
recommended to keep the charger connected to the battery when the ambient
temperature is below 0 °C. If the battery does not have enough charge left for automatic
cooling or hea
ting functions, the battery cells may get permanently damaged and its
performance may decrease.
For optimum lifetime, it is recommended to keep the state of charge of the battery around
40-50% (“half full”) and temperature between 0 °C to 20 °C during storage of the loader.

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Operator qualification
Only operators who have studied this manual, and all relevant attachment manuals, are allowed to use this loader.
Regardless of your possible previous experience with lawn-mowers, loaders, ATVs, or other equipment, it is
important that you learn the driving principle of this loader. Practice how to operate the loader and its attachments
safely at an open area before you use the loader near other persons.
You must be in good physical and mental condition with the ability to stay alert and to observe the surrounding
areas. Never use the equipment while under influence of medication which could impair your abilities to operate
the equipment safely. Do not operate the loader if you are under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicant.
Depending on operating area, you may also be required to read, understand and comply with all applicable
Employer, Industry and Governmental rules, standards and regulations.
Electric qualification
You can replace the battery pack with a similar one supplied by the manufacturer. Other battery or electric related
maintenance that is not shown in this manual, is prohibited. Leave all electric parts from the battery connector
forward to authorised service professionals to avoid risk of electric shock, fire, and short-circuiting and explosion of
battery. High-voltage cables and connectors, inverter, and electric motors do not have components that can be
maintained by user.
Versions of this manual
Avant has a policy on continuous product development. Updated versions of the manual replace the previous
versions of this manual as long as the year on the cover page matches with the original manual. You can ask for
the latest manual from your dealer. Some of the features or technical details presented in this manual may change
without notice. The pictures in this manual may show optional equipment or features that are not currently
available in your market area. We reserve the right to change the contents of the manual without notification.
Keep this manual with the loader
Read this manual before use. Put this manual, as
well as manuals of attachments, into the storage
box behind dr
iver's seat when you have read
those. Always keep this Operator's Manual with the
loader. If this Manual gets lost or damaged, ask for
a new copy from your Avant dealer. Also
remember to give this Manual to the new owner
when the machine changes ownership.
Ask for the
electronic copy of this manual from your dealer.

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Avant warranty
This warranty specifically applies to the Avant e6 loader only and not to any attachments used with this product.
Any repairs or modifications performed without the prior authorisation of Avant Tecno Oy will cancel this warranty.
During the first two years of operation or first 1000 hours (whichever is the soonest) Avant Tecno Oy warrants to
replace any part or repair any defect which may occur, subject to the terms detailed below:
1. The product has received regular maintenance in accordance with schedules given by the manufacturer.
2. Any damage caused by operation in a negligent manner or exceeding the approved specifications detailed in
this manual is excluded.
3. Avant Tecno Oy accepts no responsibility for interruption to working or any other consequential losses
resulting from any failure of the product.
4. Only Avant Tecno Oy approved replacement or original quality parts shall be used during routine
maintenance.
5. Any damage caused by the use of incorrect fuel, lubricants, cooling liquid, or cleaning solvents is excluded.
6. The Avant Warranty excludes any consumable parts (e.g. tyres, batteries, filters, belts etc.) except where it
can be clearly shown that these parts were defective on original supply.
7. Any damage caused resulting from the use of attachments not approved for use with this product is
excluded.
8. In the event a fault occurs which is attributable to manufacturing or assembly defect you should arrange to
return your AVANT to your authorised dealer for repair. Travel and freight costs are excluded.
Special warranty terms regarding the battery
Warranty of the battery is void, if the warranty void seal is broken.
During the first year of use, battery is under full warranty covering parts regarding the battery. After the first year
and until the end of second year (months 13 to 24) the battery is under partial warranty. During this 13 to 24-month
term warranty coverage is calculated by the age of the battery, and the cover declines by the operation age of the
battery. The responsibility of the customer regarding parts and material costs of the battery starts from month 13 of
the warranty period at 13/24 parts of the full cost of replaced parts, ending at full 24/24 at the end of the warranty
period.
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Safety First
DANGER
Incorrect or careless use of the loader can cause a serious accident. Before you operate
the loader, familiarise yourself with the correct use of the loader.
Read and understand
this Operator's Manual, as well as all relevant safety instructions, local regulations, and
safe working practices.
Understand the limitations of speed, braking, steering, and stability, as well as load
capacity of the loader before st
arting use. Make sure that everyone who operates or
works with this equipment is familiar with these safety precautions.
If you have no previous experience of the loader, make sure to do all testing at a safe
and open place, where there are no persons in the area of operation.
General safety instructions
1. Remember the correct working position. When
driving, be comfortably seated in the driver´s
seat, keep your feet in their proper place in the
footwell and at least one hand on the steering
wheel.
2. When seated, always keep the seat belt
fastened and keep hands and feet inside the
operator’s area.
3. Before leaving driver’s seat, always:
Lower the loader boom and place attachment
flat on ground
Relieve residual hydraulic pressure (see
page 68)
Engage the parking brake
Switch off the electric motors, remove the
ignition key
4. Start the operation slowly and carefully.
Practice driving of the machine at a safe and
open place before connecting any attachment,
and follow the instructions in this Manual and
also the operator's manual of the attachment.
5. Operate the control levers with careful and
deliberate movements. Avoid abrupt
movements when handling the load, in order to
prevent the load from falling and to keep the
machine stable.
6. Keep away from the danger zone of the lifted
boom and don’t let anyone go there.
7. Keep your hands, feet and clothing away from
all moving parts, hydraulic components, and
hot surfaces.
8. Make sure that there is enough open space
around the machine for safe driving.
9. Do not transport the load with the boom lifted.
Always carry bucket or attachment as low as
possible, and put the load down whenever you
leave the machine.
10. It is not allowed to transport persons with this
machine. Do not transport or lift persons in the
bucket or in any other attachment. Lifting of
persons is only allowed with the attachment
designed for this purpose: the Avant Leguan
50 access platform, following the instructions in
the Operator's Manual of Leguan 50
attachment.
11. Do not exceed the tipping load. Familiarise
yourself with and follow the load diagrams in
this Manual.
12. When turning with the machine, remember that
the driver´s seat extends beyond the turning
radius of the wheels (collision risk).
13. Do not operate the loader in an explosive
environment or in a place where dust or/and
gasses can create a fire or explosion hazard.
14. Keep the areas around the battery, inverter,
electric motors, and cooling fan clean of
flammable materials.
15. Read the lifting, towing and transportation
instructions on page 71.
16. Remove the ignition key from the ignition
whenever leaving the machine unattended to
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17. Follow all inspection, service and maintenance
instructions. If you notice any faults or
damages on the machine, these must be
repaired before starting operation.
18. Before any maintenance or repair operation
always stop and switch off the loader, lower
the boom down and release pressure from
hydraulic system. Read safety instructions for
maintenance on page 83.
19. Do not let any person operate this loader who
has not read safety instructions and is not
familiar with the safe and correct use of this
loader.
20. Never operate the loader or attachments while
under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
medication that may impair judgment or cause
drowsiness, or if not otherwise medically fit to
operate the equipment.
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DANGER
Falling of load or unexpected
lowering of loader boom - Risk
of crushing.
Always remember
that the boom may lower
unexpectedly due to loss of
stability, mechanical fault, or if
another person operates the
con
trols of the loader, leading to
crushing hazard. The attachment
or the loader are not intended to be
left to keep a load elevated for
longer periods. Lower the
attachment before leaving the
driver's seat. The stability of the
loader may change when leaving
the driver’s seat, leading to tipping
over of the machine.
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WARNING
Risk of overturning -
Sudden
movements can tip the machine
over.
Movements, such as
stopping, turning, or lowering the
boom abruptly, can cause loss of
stability. Always drive
slowly and
operate the controls of the loader
very carefully, especially when
handling heavy loads.
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WARNING
Risk of overturning -
Articulated
frame.
Turning articulated frame
can lead to overturning of the
loader on inclined terrain or when
d
riving at high speed. Never turn
frame towards the slope while
operating on inclined ground.
Always drive slowly when carrying
load or when turning with the
machine.
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WARNING
Risk of falling objects.
Never tilt
the attachment back when it is
lifted high. Operate only with
machines equipped with ROPS
and FOPS structures.
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