BT SSE135 User manual

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Valid only for serial number:
BT Products AB
S-595 81 MJÖLBY SWEDEN
Operator’s Manual en
WARNING!
Do not use the truck before
first reading through the
OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
NOTE!
Keep for future reference.
SSE135/SSE160
Valid from serial number: 962872-
Order number: 237077-040
Issued: 2006-10-24 ITS

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It is important that you read this
Operator’s Manual for your own
safety!
Before you start to use this truck it is of extreme importance that
you have read the contents of the entire Operator’s Manual to
be able to use the truck in a safe and efficient manner.
This Operator’s Manual contains information on how you should
use the truck, safety regulations and how to keep the truck in a
safe condition by following daily service routines.
Only personnel who have been trained on the operation of this
type of truck, are permitted to use this truck.
It is your employer’s responsibility to ensure that you have suffi-
cient knowledge of how to use your truck safely. Do not hesitate
to contact your supervisor if you feel the slightest uncertainty of
how to use this truck.
Always follow the warnings given in this Operator’s Manual and
on the truck to avoid accidents and incidents from occurring.
BT Products AB

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Table of Contents
Safety regulations ............................................................................... 5
Warning symbols .............................................................................. 5
General safety regulations ................................................................ 7
Warning and information plates and symbols ............................... 12
Presentation of the truck ................................................................. 14
Intended application of the truck ..................................................... 14
Prohibited application of the truck .................................................. 14
Truck data ...................................................................................... 15
Truck dimensions ........................................................................... 16
Identification plate .......................................................................... 18
Capacity plate ................................................................................. 19
Modification plate ............................................................................ 19
Main components ............................................................................. 20
Controls and instruments truck with 360° steering ....................... 22
Display and programming ............................................................... 29
Warning codes ................................................................................ 32
Error codes ..................................................................................... 34
Controls and instruments truck with 180° steering ....................... 36
Display and programming ............................................................... 43
Warning codes ................................................................................ 46
Error codes ..................................................................................... 48
Accessories ....................................................................................... 50
Load support .................................................................................. 50
Extension forks ............................................................................... 50
Stabilisers ....................................................................................... 50
Height indicator ............................................................................... 50
Driving truck with 360° steering ...................................................... 52
Starting the truck ............................................................................ 52
Braking ........................................................................................... 53
Steering .......................................................................................... 53
Parking the truck ............................................................................. 54
Driving truck with 180° steering ...................................................... 55
Starting the truck ............................................................................ 55
Braking ........................................................................................... 56
Steering .......................................................................................... 56
Parking the truck ............................................................................. 57

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Table of Contents
Transporting loads ........................................................................... 58
Collecting a load ............................................................................. 59
Depositing a load ............................................................................ 60
Battery ............................................................................................... 62
Replacing the battery ...................................................................... 62
Charging the battery ....................................................................... 63
Battery maintenance ....................................................................... 64
Daily service and function checks .................................................. 66
Maintenance ...................................................................................... 68
Cleaning and washing .................................................................... 71
Maintenance chart .......................................................................... 72
Lubrication chart ............................................................................. 75
Oil and grease specification ........................................................... 75
Transporting and storing the truck ................................................. 77
The truck’s dimensions and weight as standard ............................. 77
Lifting the truck ............................................................................... 78
Towing and transporting a defective truck ...................................... 78
Storing the truck ............................................................................. 79
Starting after a period of disuse ...................................................... 79
Recycling/discarding ........................................................................ 80
Discarding the battery ..................................................................... 80
Scrapping the truck ......................................................................... 80

Safety regulations
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Safety regulations
Warning symbols
Always follow the warnings given in this Operator’s Manual
and on the truck to avoid accidents and incidents from occur-
ring.
Warning levels
Warning texts regarding safety are given in four levels and pro-
vide information on the risks, describe the consequences and
instruct how to avoid accidents.
DANGER!
Warns that an accident will occur if you do not follow the
instructions.
The consequences are serious personal injury or possibly
death and/or extremely large material damage.
WARNING!
Warns that accidents can occur if the instructions are not fol-
lowed.
The consequences are serious personal injury or possibly
death and/or large material damage.
CAUTION!
Warns that accidents can occur if the instructions are not fol-
lowed.
The consequences are personal injury and/or material dam-
age.
NOTE!
Marks the risk of a crash/breakdown if the instructions are not
followed.

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Prohibitory symbols
NO SMOKING
If smoking occurs in situations where a restriction against
smoking is stated, a serious accident can occur.
NAKED FLAMES PROHIBITED
If naked flames are used in situations where naked flames are
prohibited, a serious accident can occur.
GENERAL PROHIBITION
If the prohibition is ignored, a serious accident can occur.
Ordinance symbols
SAFETY SHOES
When the directive for safety shoes is given, safety shoes
must always be worn to avoid personal injury.
PROTECTIVE GLASSES
When the directive for protective glasses is given, protective
glasses must always be worn to avoid personal injury.

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General safety regulations
• Always carry out daily service before the truck is used, see
chapter Daily service and function checks. The working order
of all safety equipment, guards and safety switches should be
checked before you use the truck. Such safety equipment
must not be disengaged or removed.
• Check to make sure that all warning and machine designation
plates are clean and undamaged.
The battery must be secured in its intended compartment. The
battery shall have a weight that corresponds with the information
stated on the truck’s identification plate.
The truck must not be used if it is damaged or has faults that
affect safety or its safe use. The truck may not be used if it has
been repaired, modified or adjusted unless it has been checked
and approved by personnel authorised by BT.
Operating the truck
The truck is designed and produced to be your tool when collect-
ing and depositing goods at different heights.
If the truck is to be used in cold storage rooms the truck must be
especially built for this type of use.
It is not permitted to use the truck for purposes that it has not
been designed and produced for, e.g. the following applications:
- In areas where the atmosphere contains dust or gases
that can cause fires or explosions.
- As a towing truck for trailers.
- To tow other trucks.
- To transport/lift passengers.

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Operator’s responsibility
• The truck shall only be driven by personnel that have been
specially trained and have the management’s permission to
drive the truck.
• Each country (state) has its own safety regulations. It is the
operator’s obligation to know and follow these.This also
applies to local regulations and for different types of handling.
If the recommendations in this manual deviate from your
national regulations, the local safety regulations should be
followed.
• The truck should be insured in accordance with local direc-
tives and laws where the truck is used.
• Any accidents that have caused personal injury or damage to
buildings or equipment must be reported to the supervisor.
Incidents and faults on the truck shall also be reported.
• The truck shall only be driven with care, good judgement and
in a responsible manner.
• Local regulations regarding personal safety equipment shall
be followed.
• The truck should not be driven with oily hands or oily shoes
due to the risk of slipping.
Working area
• If there are marked truck routes these shall be used.
• The truck should only be driven on hard and even surfaces,
e.g. concrete or asphalt.
• Ensure that the floor where the truck is to be used has suffi-
cient load bearing capacity for the total weight of the truck
including the maximum load and the weight of the operator.
• Take special care if there are protruding parts from racks,
shelves or walls that can cause personal injury or damage to
the truck.
• It is prohibited for persons to be present in the area around
the truck when there is a risk of personal injury, e.g. areas
that can be reached by falling goods, lowering load handling
devices or in the truck’s manoeuvring area.

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Driving and conduct while driving
• Always drive the truck from a specified operator position.
• Always drive the truck in a responsible manner and with full
control. Sudden starts and braking as well as cornering at
high speed should be avoided.
• Drive the truck at a reduced speed on inclines. Always drive
with the load uppermost on the incline. Drive straight up and
down the incline. It is not permitted to turn the truck on an
incline.
• Reduce the speed if the surface is slippery to prevent the
truck from sliding or overturning.
• Always drive with the forks fully lowered or as low as a load
on the support arms will allow, except when collecting or leav-
ing a load.
• Adapt your speed to the driving conditions and pay attention
to pedestrians and other trucks in the working area. Reduce
speed when the line of vision is limited.
• Pay particular attention to other personnel as well as fixed
and moving objects within the working area and thereby avoid
accidents.
• Always be prepared to stop if other personnel are in the work-
ing area.
• Keep a safe distance from all vehicles ahead.
• Always keep a safe distance from the edges of loading bays
and loading ramps. Be attentive to marked risk areas.
• Sound the horn when overtaking and when the attention of
other personnel is required.
• Always give way to a loaded truck at junctions and in confined
aisles.
•Never allow passengers to ride on the truck.
•Never drive with any part of your body outside the operator
compartment.
• Before the truck is driven on to a loading ramp ensure that the
ramp is correctly secured and has the necessary load bearing
capacity. Drive slowly and carefully across the ramp.
• When the truck is driven on to another vehicle, make sure the
vehicle is stable and that the brakes have been applied cor-
rectly.
• Before you drive the truck into a lift, ensure that the lift is
approved for the total weight of the truck, the load and the
operator. Enter with the load first. No other personnel should
be in the lift.
• When the load impairs the line of vision, always drive with the
load to the rear.

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Handling loads
• Drive with care when collecting or depositing a load.
• Only drive the truck with the forks raised when leaving or col-
lecting a load or when transporting two loads, one on the sup-
port arms and one on the forks. Keep a safe distance from
persons in the immediate area
• Only handle loads that are within the truck’s permitted lifting
capacity. The length/width of the forks should be adapted to
the load’s shape and dimensions.
• Only handle loads that are stable and arranged in a safe
manner.
• Particular care should be exercised when handling long and
high loads.
Parking the truck
• Always park with the load carrier fully lowered and the brake
applied.
• Always park in designated areas if available.
•Never leave the truck parked with the ignition key still in the
ignition.
•Never park the truck on an incline.
•Never park the truck so that it obstructs emergency exits.
•Never park the truck so that it obstructs traffic or work.
Handling the battery
• Always handle the battery and its connections with care.
Read and follow the instructions carefully before replacing or
charging the battery. See chapter Battery.
• Always wear protective glasses when working with the bat-
tery.
• Make sure the battery in the truck is of a weight that corre-
sponds with the information on the truck’s identification plate.
• Make sure the battery is secured in its compartment.
Maintenance and repair
Maintenance instructions should be followed to prevent faults
and accidents, see the Maintenance chart in chapter Mainte-
nance.Only qualified and BT trained personnel are permitted to
maintain, adjust or repair the truck.
All replacement parts shall be BT approved spare parts.
Modifications or conversions to the truck that affect the safe use
or function are not permitted.

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Warning and information plates and symbols
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Warning and information
plates and symbols
The figure shows the position and significance of the plates and
symbols located on the truck.
1. Hydraulic controls: stabilizers
2. A: 180°) Horn,
accelerator, brake button
Hydraulic controls: Lifting/lowering forks
B: 360°) Horn,
accelerator/brake control, travel direction selector
Hydraulic controls: Lifting/lowering forks
3. A) Do not walk under an elevated load
B) Do not stand on the forks
4. Maximum height for rated capacity
5. Lifting points
6. Hydraulic oil filling
7. Serial number
8. Capacity plate
9. Modification plate
10. Identification plate

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3a
3b
2a 2b

Presentation of the truck
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Presentation of the truck
Good driver ergonomics have a positive influence on productiv-
ity and this knowledge has been a guiding star in the develop-
ment of BT’s stand on stacker vehicles.
The truck is equipped with mini-wheel and progressive electrical
servo. The overhead guard provides very good safety without
impairing vision. The throttle is ergonomically positioned on an
adjustable control panel. All the instruments are placed together
on a clear display unit which provides the driver with all the nec-
essary information in order to successfully operate the truck, e.g.
hour meter, battery indicator and error codes.
The battery is placed on a roller table, easily accessible for
inspection, replacement and service. The stand on stacking
vehicle’s construction is based on the same advanced tech-
niques used for BT’s reach trucks, with easy access to compo-
nents and simple servicing.
Intended application of the truck
The truck is solely designed and manufactured to handle goods.
The trucks should be fitted with the appropriate accessories rele-
vant to the application.
Prohibited application of the
truck
The truck is designed for handling goods indoors. It is not per-
mitted to use the truck for other purposes including the following:
- In areas that contain dust or gases which can cause fires
or explosions
- As a tow-truck for trailers
- To tow other trucks
- To transport/lift passengers
- To drive on gravel or grass

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Truck data
The table provides information regarding some technical data,
which is of value with daily use of the truck.
The truck’s lifting capacity, lift height and weight can be found on
the truck’s identification plate.
Truck type SSE135L SSE160L
Lifting capacity, rated load, kg 1350 1600
Operating speed without load, m/s 9,0 9,0
Operating speed with rated load, m/s 7,6 7,6
Max. operating gradient with rated load,% 16 12
Rate of lifting, without load, m/s 0,30 0,25
Rate of lifting, with rated load, m/s 0,20 0,15
Rate of lowering, without load, m/s 0,30 0,40
Rate of lowering, with rated load, m/s 0,45 0,46
Weight without battery, kg 1140
(Tele h3=3350)
1520
(Tripl. h3=6300)
Battery (5h discharge) 300/360/480/584 300/360/480/484
Weight of battery, kg 278/380/484/493 278/380/484/493
Continuous noise level, dB A < 70 < 70
Vibration level, m/s20,5 0,5

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Truck dimensions
The illustration shows external dimensions for the truck in its
standard design.

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Dimensions (mm) SSE135 SSE160
b1Chassis width 900 900
b1Chassis width with stabilis-
ers
940 940
b5 Width across fork 570 570
e Fork width 180 180
h1 Height of mast, min 1937-2622 2013-2708
h2 Free lift 1476-2143 1465-2143
h3 Lift hight 2800-5400 2900-6300
h4Mast height, max 3317-5921 3443-6958
h6Load guard height 2290 2290
h7Instep height 245 245
h13 Height of lowered fork 90 90
l Fork length 1150 1150
l2Truck length excl. forks
Short chassis Dx/Tx
Long chassis Dx/Tx
919/938
1033/1052
- / -
1079/1079
m1 Floor clearance 28 28
Wa Turning radius short/long
chassis
1785/1898 - /1898

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Identification plate
The illustration shows the identification plate for the truck in
CE-design.
The illustration shows the identification plate for the truck in
ASME-design.
Item Text Unit
AMODEL
BNO
CRATED CAPACITY kg
DWEIGHT WITHOUT BATTERY kg
EBATTERY WEIGHT MAX
MIN
kg
kg
FBATTERY VOLTAGE V
GBATTERY TYPE
Item Text Unit
AMODEL
BNO
CRATED CAPACITY kg
DWEIGHT WITHOUT BATTERY kg
EBATTERY WEIGHT MAX
MIN
kg
kg
FBATTERY VOLTAGE V
GBATTERY TYPE — CLASS ACC TO
UL583
A
B
C
D
E
E
F
G

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Capacity plate
The illustration shows the capacity plate used on the truck.
Modification plate
The illustration shows the modification plate which is found on
the truck if it is supplied as non-standard or if it has been modi-
fied after leaving the manufacturer. The plate includes informa-
tion according to the table below.
Item Text Unit
HNO
ILIFT HEIGHT mm
JACTUAL CAPACITY kg
KLOAD CENTRE DISTANCE mm
LTHE TRUCK MUST ALWAYS BE
DRIVEN WITH LOWERED FORKS
EXCEPT WHEN PLACING OR
REMOVING LOAD
Item Text
AModification plate
BType
CSerial number
DPlace of manufacture
EPlace of manufacture
FModification number
GDate

Main components
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Main components
1. Mast:
The mast is a clear-view model.
2. Recharging connector:
The battery is recharged via this permanently attached
recharging connector.
3. Battery:
24V with different Ah values.
4. Identification plate:
With model designation, serial number, year of manufacture,
weight without battery, battery weight, rated capacity, battery
voltage and manufacturer.
5. Control console:
The control console is adjustable to the appropriate height
and angle, to provide a comfortable operating position.
Steering, raise/lower, signal, travel direction, accelerator/
brake and any additional hydraulic functions are operated
from the control console. The control console also includes
the emergency switch off, the ignition key and the display.
The display provides information relating to the truck’s oper-
ating time, error codes, travel direction, parking brake, steer-
ing angle and battery charge status, as well as indicating the
time of day.
6. Serial number:
The serial number plate fitted to the chassis.
7. Cover:
Easily swivelled to provide good access for servicing.
8. Foot pedal:
With safety switch and automatic parking brake.
9. Hydraulic valves:
The valves are located to provide easy access.
10. Hydraulic unit:
Pump motor, pump and oil tank.
11. Electrical steering motor:
Mounted with the drive gear to provide a compact design.
12. Drive unit with brake:
Drive motor, gears and drive wheel integrated in a compact
unit. Steering bearings between the motor and gears.
13. Electronics:
All the electronics are located together in a protected area of
the motor.
14. Control circuit fuse:
10A, BT part no. 122308-100.
15. Fuse for electrical steering wheel:
20 A, BT part no. 122308-200.
16. Drive motor fuse:
160 A, BT part no. 29223.
17. Pump motor fuse:
200 A, BT part no. 29673.