cascade corporation H Series User manual

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Number 6920365 EN
H-Series
Tire Handler
PERATOR'S GUIDE
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Original Instructions
Cascade is a Registered Trademark of Cascade Corporation

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WARNING: Rated capacity of the
truck/attachment combination is a
responsibility of the original truck
manufacturer and may be less than
shown on the attachment nameplate.
Consult the truck nameplate.
WARNING: Do not operate this
attachment unless you are a trained
and authorized lift truck driver.
CAUTION: This guide shows load handling
procedures for most products. Ask your company
or organization about any special procedures for the
loads you may be handling.
Page
Introduction 1
Safety Rules 2
Daily Inspection 4
Clamp Operation 5
Handling Basics 6
Handling loads using split-arm clamp 7
Upending 8
Vertical Pickup, Transport, Unloading 9
Bilge (Horizontal) Pickup, Transport 10
Stacking, Unstacking 11
Unloading
Truck Trailers Breakout - Fixed Frame Clamp 12
Boxcars Breakout - Fixed Frame Clamp 13
Loading
Truck Trailers 14
Boxcars 15
Tower Clamp Loading, Transport, Unloading, Stacking 16
Load Troubleshooting 18
Safe Operation and Maintenance
Industrial Trucks and Attachments 19
CONTENTS
Cascade H-Series Tire Handlers are attachments for
handling all types of tire products. These attachments
are designed for both bilge and vertical load handling
for transport, stacking, breakout, van trailer, boxcar and
ship loading and unloading. Attachments can rotate
through 360 degrees and can have a fixed short arm or
split long arm. Tower clamp versions provide bulk load
handling in many configurations.
About this Guide – The information in this Guide is
intended to simplify operator understanding about
effective and safe Tire Handler use and operation.
Read this guide thoroughly before operating the
attachment. Be sure you know and understand all
operating procedures and safety precautions. If you
have any questions, or don’t understand a procedure,
ask your supervisor.
Emphasize Safety! Most accidents are caused by
operator carelessness or misjudgment. You must
watch for poorly maintained equipment and hazardous
situations and correct them.
Hydraulic Cylinders
Contact Pads
Fixed or Adjustable Short Arm
Clamping Long Arm
Baseplate
Mounting Hooks
INTRODUCTION

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SAFETY RULES
Industrial Lift Trucks
Motor off, park, lower load
With load
Tilt Raise
Traveling
empty
3 in.
(8 cm)
No standing under load
No reaching through mastNo riders
No load
P P RAMPS
STOP
P
Slow for
two-way trafc
Sound horn, slow
at intersection
No parking on ramp Watch clearancesNo turning on ramp
Wet oors Bumps Dips
Workers Stops
Sound horn, slow
at corner
Observe
TRAFFIC

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SAFETY RULES
Handling Loads: Load must be secure prior to lifting and transporting.
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Split-Arm Clamp is recommended to handle
two loads (see Handling Basics). Handling two
loads with Single-Arm Clamp may be dangerous
and lead to serious injury.
Limit truck movement
with raised load.
Limit swinging clamp
with raised load. LOAD
WEIGHT
Load weight must not exceed combined truck/
attachment capacity (see truck nameplate).
Make sure load
is centered and
secure prior
to lifting and
traveling.
Check for load
slippage (see Load
Troubleshooting).
Use caution when
handling unitized
(wrapped) multiple
stacked loads with
Single-Arm Clamp.
Make sure bottom load is secure.
Center of
Rotation
Lateral Offset
Position the load center
of gravity as close as
possible to the center
of rotation to minimize
lateral offset.
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Load Center
of Gravity

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DAILY INSPECTION
Check items each day. Report problems to your
supervisor. Check clamp force prior to each operational
shift. See Service Manual for troubleshooting,
maintenance and repair procedures.
Fasteners
Upper hook
engagement
Lower hook
engagement
Cylinders and
hoses for leaks
Pad edges
Safety decals
& nameplate

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CLAMP OPERATION
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AUXILIARY VALVE
FUNCTIONS
D
B
A
D
C
A
B
C
Hoist up
Hoist down
Tilt forward
Tilt back
ROTATE
(Driver's view)
A Counterclockwise (CCW)
B Clockwise (CW)
SHORT ARM
(45-degree position only)
C Open
D Close
LONG ARM
(Vert. & horiz. positions only)
C Release
D Clamp
UPENDING TILT
(Non-Solenoid)
A Tilt Forward
B Tilt Backward
UPENDING TILT
(Solenoid Equipped)
A Rotate Counterclockwise
A Tilt Forward
(Press Button)
B Rotate Clockwise
B Tilt Backward
(Press Button)
WARNING: Truck control handle
and attachment function activation
shown here conforms to ISO 3691
recommended practices. Failure
to follow these practices may lead
to serious bodily injury or property
damage. End user, dealer and OEMs
should review any deviation from the
practices for safe operation.
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2
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TYPE O
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The following identification decal (located on the baseplate), shows how the split-arm clamp functions:
OR
Clamp force is developed without the
need for the top arm to fully close.
The top arm must fully close before
clamp pressure is developed.

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CLAMP FORCE
Heavy
Load
Clamp through load centerlines
Pressure selection valve
HANDLING BASICS
Use proper clamping
force for load being
handled
Also, see the following:
• Clamp Force Indicator
Operator Guide
214750
• Establishing Clamp
Force TB 284
CLAMPING LOAD Center Clamp pads on load
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30 cm
Tilt 3-4°
Load vertical, tilted back
CARRYING
LOAD
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Light
Load

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HANDLING BASICS
Handling loads using split-arm clamp
Center Clamp pads between loads
WARNING: Engine speed MUST be
increased when clamping or releasing
loads with Split-Arm Clamps.
CAUTION: Clamp multiple loads
securely and properly prior to lifting or
traveling.
A
Recommended load width
2X pad height 'A' if rotating,
3X maximum
Maximum load
width 3X pad
height 'A' if not
rotating
A
Position short arm on
load before clamping
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Center of
Rotation
Lateral Offset
Position the load center
of gravity as close as
possible to the center
of rotation to minimize
lateral offset. This will
reduce torque
requirements
and increase
truck stability.
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Load Center
of Gravity

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HANDLING BASICS
Upending
Center clamp pads
vertically on load,
if possible
CAUTION: Verify the clearance between the bottom of
the load and mast prior to tilting the load forward.
CAUTION: Verify the center of gravity for
the load does not exceed the capacity of
the truck. Consult OEM as required.
Clamp through load centerline
Raise load to clear
ground when tilted
Tilt load forward
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Transporting CAUTION: Transporting in any position other than vertical is not acceptable
unless attachment is specically designed for that application.
Vertical transport position
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C) Clamp with
long arm 5-10 cm
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VERTICAL PICKUP, TRANSPORT, UNLOADING
Position Clamp parallel to and centered on load
4
3Tilt vertical before lowering to oor
Raise, tilt back for transport
30 cm
3-4°
B) Drive forward, touch
short arm to load
2A) Adjust short arm
for load diameter

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BILGE (HORIZONTAL) PICKUP
B) Rotate to vertical
for transport
3-4°
4A) Tilt, raise load
3A) Drive forward, touch short arm to load
B) Clamp with
long arm
Square truck to load, position
Clamp parallel to load
Tilt, lower Clamp to ground
3-4°
1
5-10 cm
Short arm
down
Center of
Rotation
Lateral Offset
Position the load center
of gravity as close as
possible to the center
of rotation to minimize
lateral offset. This will
reduce torque
requirements
and increase
truck stability.
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A) Raise load for
clearance
23-4°
STACKING, UNSTACKING
30 cm
4A) Square truck
to stack,
drive slowly
forward, stop
1
B) Clamp with long arm 5-10 cm
A) Drive slowly forward, touch
short arm to load
3A) Slowly approach stack
5-10 cm
NOTE: Back tilt
required if angled
clamp mount used
B) Tilt back for
transport
B) Tilt load to
vertical, raise
for clearance
B) Set load
down
squarely
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CAUTION: No
rotation when
clamped at
bottom of load
PADS AT BOTTOM OF LOAD:
A) Contact truck OEM to check truck stability
B) Perform rotation drift test per Cascade TB258
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CAUTION: 0 ° Clamp mount (shown)
may be required above 130 in.
(330 cm) – check Clamp model
HIGH STACKING ABOVE TWO LOADS:
A) Square truck to stack, drive slowly
forward, stop
NOTE: Back tilt required
if angled clamp mount
(shown) is used
Load Vertical B) Set load
down
squarely
Load
Vertical

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UNLOADING TRUCK TRAILERS (BREAKOUT)
1Tilt, center Clamp to
1st load 2Position arms to load diameter,
short arm toward wall
Short Arm
Drive forward, angle truck to grip
1st load behind centerline
3
CAUTION: Block
trailer wheels
Dockplate required
CAUTION: Trailer must be
inspected for damage before
unloading.
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4
5
Clamp 1st load, move back
for clearance to re-clamp
Re-clamp through load centerline
with long arm, withdraw roll 6Raise, tilt back for transport
30 cm
3-4°
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UNLOADING BOXCARS (BREAKOUT)
1
3
Tilt, center Clamp to 1st load
Drive forward, angle truck to grip load behind centerline
Dockplate required Arms not wedged
2Position arms to
load diameter
5Re-clamp through load centerline with long
arm, withdraw load
4
6Raise, tilt back for transport
Clamp 1st load, move back for clearance
to re-clamp
3-4°
30 cm
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LOADING TRUCK TRAILERS
1
B) Release
long arm
Rotate load to position
short arm toward wall
2
4
Drive down center of trailer,
tilt vertical, brake slowly
Position loads together / use spacers to
prevent load shifting
CAUTION: Block trailer wheels
Short Arm
30 cm
3A) Reposition truck to place loads
against wall
Dockplate required
CAUTION: Trailer
must be inspected
for damage before
loading

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2A) Reposition truck to place
loads against wall
B) Lower to oor,
release long arm
B) Tilt to
vertical
Dockplate
required
A) Rotate load
to position
short arm
toward wall
1
3
4Angle truck to place interior and last loads
Arms not
wedged
LOADING BOXCARS
Position arms to
load diameter, grip
last loads behind
centerline

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TOWER CLAMP
A) Align truck with loads
1A) Approach loads
slowly
2
B) Fully open arms
Clamp through load
centerlines
(shown: non-powered
center arms)
(shown: powered
center arms)
B) Touch center
pads to loads
4
B) Adjust telescoping
upper clamp arms to
center on upper load
3
A) Center lower
clamp arms on
lower loads
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No L-shaped loads
CAUTION: Truck balance
may be critical when
turning with full loads
30 cm
Lift load, proceed slowly
A) Check Clamp
Pads are vertical
B) Check clearances –
• Load-to-Load
• Truck-to-stack
6
10 cm
Shut Off Unused Arms
TOWER CLAMP
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LOAD TROUBLESHOOTING
IF LOAD IS SLIPPING:
2
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4
Check weight
of load is within
capacity range of
Clamp
(See nameplate)
Check hydraulic supply pressure and
clamp force, see following:
• Appropriate Clamp Service Manual
• Clamp Force Indicator
Operator Guide 6920365
• Establish Clamp Force TB 284
Re-clamp load,
contact pads
centered on and
parallel to load, load
against bumper
(if equipped)
Check condition and
type of contact pad
surface, change or
replace if necessary

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SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Industrial Trucks and Attachments
WARNING: When operating and maintaining industrial
trucks equipped with attachments, you should pay
particular attention to the following information. You
should be familiar with this information for truck and
attachment operation. Ask your employer for complete
operation information.
General Requirement
Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe
operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without
manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation and
maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals shall be changed
accordingly.
If the truck is equipped with front-end attachments other than factory
installed attachments, the user shall request that the truck be
marked to identify the attachments and show the appropriate weight
of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with
load laterally centered.
The user shall see that all nameplates and markings are in place
and maintained in a legible condition.
Safety Guards
If the type of load presents a hazard, the user shall equip fork
trucks with a vertical load backrest extension in accordance with the
following.
All new powered industrial trucks acquired and used by an employer
after February 15, 1972 shall meet the design and construction
requirements for powered industrial trucks established in the
“American National Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks, Part II,
ANSI B56.1”, except for vehicles intended primarily for earth moving
or over-the-road hauling.
Operator Training
Only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate
a powered industrial truck. Methods shall be devised to train
operators in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks.
Truck Operations
Trucks shall not be driven up to anyone standing in front of a bench
or other fixed object.
No person shall be allowed to stand or pass under the elevated por-
tion of any truck, whether loaded or empty.
Unauthorized personnel shall not be permitted to ride on powered
industrial trucks. A safe place to ride shall be provided where riding
of trucks is authorized.
The employer shall prohibit arms or legs from being placed between
the uprights of the mast or outside the running lines of the truck.
When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging
means shall be fully lowered, controls shall be neutralized, power
shall be shut off and brakes set. Wheels shall be blocked if the truck
is parked on an incline.
A powered industrial truck is unattended when the operator is 7
meter or more away from the vehicle which remains in his view, or
whenever the operator leaves the vehicle and it is not in his view.
When the operator of an industrial truck is dismounted and within
7 meter of the truck still in his view, the load engaging means shall
be fully lowered, controls neutralized and the brakes set to prevent
movement.
A safe distance shall be maintained from the edge of ramps or
platforms while on any elevated dock or platform or freight car.
Trucks shall not be used for opening or closing freight doors.
A load backrest extension shall be used whenever necessary to
minimize the possibility of the load or part of it from falling rearward.
Traveling
The driver shall be required to slow down and sound the horn at
cross isles and other locations where vision is obstructed. If the load
being carried obstructs forward view, the driver shall be required to
travel with the load trailing.
When ascending or descending grades in excess of 10 percent,
loaded trucks shall be driven with the load upgrade.
On all grades the load and load engaging means shall be tilted back
if applicable, and raised only as far as necessary to clear the road
surface.
Loading
Only stable or safely arranged loads shall be handled. Caution
shall be exercised when handling off-center loads which cannot be
centered.
Only loads within the rated capacity of the truck shall be handled.
The long or high (including multiple-tiered) loads which may affect
capacity shall be adjusted.
Trucks equipped with attachments shall be operated as partially
loaded trucks when not handling a load.
A load engaging means shall be placed under the load as far as
possible; the mast shall be carefully tilted backward to stabilize the
load.
Extreme care shall be used when tilting the load forward or
backward, particularly when high tiering. Tilting forward with load
engaging means elevated shall be prohibited except to pick up a
load. An elevated load shall not be tilted forward except when the
load is in a deposit position over a rack or stack. When stacking or
tiering, only enough backward tilt to stabilize the load shall be used.
Operation of the Truck
If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of
repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of
service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.
Maintenance of Industrial Trucks
Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating
condition shall be removed from service. All repairs shall be
made by authorized personnel.
All parts of any such industrial truck requiring replacement shall be
replaced only by parts equivalent as to safety with those used in the
original design.
Industrial trucks shall not be altered so that the relative positions of
the various parts are different from what they were when originally
received from the manufacturer, nor shall they be altered either by
the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by
the elimination of any parts. Additional counter-weighting of fork
trucks shall not be done unless approved by the truck manufacturer.
Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service
and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any
condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such
examinations shall be made at least daily. When industrial trucks
are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after
each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and
corrected.