CTE PIANOPLAN 600 J SPEEDY STANDARD User manual

Operator’s and maintenance manual
PIANOPLAN 600 J
SPEEDY STANDARD
CODE
504196-UK ED. 06/09
SERIAL NUMBER ____________

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Dear Customer,
Congratulations for having purchased the Pianoplan.
Your new Pianoplan is able to transport loads up to 600 Kg on flights of stairs and
ramps, reducing the physical effort and the risk of accidents.
We are sure that your purchase, together with the correct use of the equipment, will
benefit your company.
We kindly inform you that:
BEFORE USING THE PIANOPLAN, IT IS MANDATORY TO READ
AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND TO IMPLEMENT THE
CONTENTS.
Yours faithfully,
CTE S.p.A.
Via Caproni, 7 – Z.I. 38068 ROVERETO (TN) -
ITALY
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
web: www.ctelift.com
e-mail: [e-mail]
OWNER :

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Index
Preliminary information........................................................................................................... 5
-Content of the instructions ............................................................................................... 5
-Measures to take immediately ........................................................................................... 5
-Measures to take in case of re-sale ................................................................................... 5
- Use and retention of the manual ...................................................................................... 5
1. MANUFACTURE DATA OF THE MACHINE............................................................6
1.1. Address of the manufacturer..................................................................................... 6
1.2. Specification data ........................................................................................................ 6
1.3. Classification................................................................................................................ 6
1.4. After-sales and spare parts dept. ............................................................................... 7
2. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE SAFE USE OF THE MACHINE...........8
2.1. Explanation of the symbols and of their meaning ................................................. 8
2.1.1 Symbol: WARNING - DANGER 8
2.1.2 Indication: ATTENTION 8
2.1.3 Indication: NOTE 8
2.2. General safety .............................................................................................................. 8
2.3. General information for use...................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 Checks 10
2.3.2 Foreseen conditions of use and limits of exercise 10
2.3.3 Safety parts and systems 12
2.3.4 Maintenance and repair 13
2.3.5 Residual risk 14
2.3.6 Warnings for the implementation of the practical instructions 15
2.3.7 Referring rules and provisions of the law 16
3. TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................................ 17
3.1. Type: Pianoplan 600 J..............................................................................................17
3.2. Model: SPEEDY STANDARD .............................................................................17
3.3. Construction features ...............................................................................................17
4. DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE.......................................................................... 18
4.1. Mechanical components description ......................................................................18
4.2. Controls and movements description ....................................................................19

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5. MACHINE OPERATION............................................................................................... 21
5.1. Extension of the loading platform..........................................................................21
5.2. Steering bar positions ...............................................................................................21
5.3. Position of the load to transport.............................................................................22
5.4. Instructions to fasten the load.................................................................................23
5.5. Use of the loading platform.....................................................................................24
6. TRANSPORT OF THE LOAD ...................................................................................... 25
6.1. Manoeuvre of stairs climbing ..................................................................................25
6.2. Arriving on the landing ............................................................................................26
6.3. Manoeuvre on the landings......................................................................................26
6.4. Going down the stairs ..............................................................................................29
6.5. Arriving to the landing .............................................................................................29
6.6. Manoeuvre of independent steering.......................................................................31
6.7. Manoeuvre on flat surfaces......................................................................................31
7. INSTRUCTIONS TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES................................................. 32
8. TRANSPORT OF THE EQUIPMENT ........................................................................ 35
9. DISMANTLING ................................................................................................................ 35
10. MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 36
10.1. Maintenance program...............................................................................................37
10.2. Summary table of maintenance ...............................................................................38
10.3. Checks to do before using the machine.................................................................40
10.4. Three-month checks.................................................................................................42
10.5. Annual checks............................................................................................................43
10.6. Placement of decals and plates................................................................................47
10.7. Repairs ........................................................................................................................48
11. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.................................................................................................... 49
12. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM................................................................................................... 51

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Preliminary information :
1. CONTENT OF THE INSTRUCTIONS:
In this manual you will find instructions regarding:
- appropriate use;
- residual risks;
- safety;
- use of the machine;
- routine maintenance;
- dismantling.
These instructions for the use and the maintenance contain important information that
will enable you to use the Pianoplan in a safe and appropriate way. These instructions
are particularly addressed to:
- the personnel employed in the use of the machine;
- the personnel employed in the routine maintenance.
2. MEASURES TO TAKE IMMEDIATELY:
Before starting to use the machine, carefully read these instructions, respecting all the
information and particularly the ones regarding the safety.
3. MEASURES TO TAKE IN CASE OF RE-SALE:
If you sell your Pianoplan, it is obligatory to hand over this manual, the maintenance
register and the list of the spare parts to the buyer. In case of loss, please ask for a
new/replacement manual from the supplier.
4. USE AND RETENTION OF THE MANUAL:
This manual is addressed to the following persons:
- the user of the machine;
- the supervisor of the working area;
- the person in charge of the transport of the equipment;
- the person in charge of the maintenance of the machine;
- the person in charge of the final dismantling.
A copy of the manual is supplied with the machine and must always be together with the
machine in order to consult it rapidly and in a precise way.
In the case you loose or damage this important document, contact immediately our Spare
Parts Department.
This manual must be considered as an integral part of the machine and must follow the
machine throughout its entire working life.
CTE S.p.A., Pianoplan manufacturer, reserves the right to update either the production
or the manuals, without any obligation of communication. The present manual reflects
the technical state of the product as of date of manual and is drawn up in compliance
with the EC Directive 98/37 (Machine Directive), attachment I, paragraph 1.7.4.

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1. MANUFACTURE DATA OF THE MACHINE
1.1. Address of the manufacturer
Your Pianoplan has been constructed by:
CTE S.p.A. Via Caproni, 7
38068 Rovereto - Trento - Italy
tel. [phone] - fax [phone]
1.2. Specification data
Under the steering bar, on the front part of the Pianoplan, you will find the specification
board with the specifications data.
1.3. Classification
The machine has a projected life of 10 years, comparable to 120,000 operating cycles with
a medium/high load rate (i.e. 10 years, 50 weeks per year, 40 hours per week, 6 cycles per
hour). Within the forecast number of years, the Pianoplan must be completely overhauled
and checked by the constructor. In case of particularly frequent use, the overhaul must be
anticipated. We advise you to check the machine each two years and to overhaul it each 5
years at least.

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1.4. After-sales and spare parts dept.
To order spare-parts or in case of assistance, please contact:
CTE ITALY
Spare-Parts Dept
CTE S.p.A.
After-Sales Dept
tel. [phone]
fax [phone]
[e-mail]
CTE UK
Spare-Parts Dept
CTE UK
After-Sales Dept
tel. [phone]
fax [phone]
[e-mail]
always indicating
Model
Serial number
Year of construction
of your Pianoplan

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2. G
ENERAL INFORMATION
FOR THE SAFE USE OF THE MACHINE
2.1. Explanation of the symbols and of their meaning
2.1.1 Symbol: WARNING - DANGER
This symbol is in front of all the safety signs for which there is a risk of an
accident that could result in a fatality.
Respect these indications and carefully follow the instructions given in the
safety manual.
2.1.2 Indication: ATTENTION
This indication informs you that you must stop or avoid damage to the
machine.
2.1.3 Indication: NOTE
This indication informs you about a favourable economical use of the machine
or refers to the correct work procedure.
2.2. General safety
In order to ensure the maximum levels of reliability, CTE has carefully chosen the
materials and the components used in the construction of the Pianoplan, making regular
tests and inspections before delivering. The efficiency of the machine also depends on a
good use and on correct preventive maintenance, according to the instructions written in
this manual.
All the constructed elements, couplers and controls have been designed and
manufactured to the highest standards, able to resist to normal working stress or in any
case superior to the one indicated in this manual. The materials are of the best quality and
the delivery procedure, storage and ultimate use in the assembly shop are controlled, in
order to guarantee lack of damage, deteriorations or malfunctions.
DANGER: the non-compliance of these SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS can
cause serious accidents or death.
The Pianoplan must be used by people who, thanks to their professional training, their
experience and understanding of the relative danger, are able to guarantee professional
and safe use.
These persons must have the following qualifications:
-to be 18 years old;
-to know the content of this manual;
-to be duly trained and instructed on the possible dangers and on the correct use;
-to be authorized to use this machine by a responsible person in the company.

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2.3. General information for use
DANGER! The non-
compliance of the instructions and of the safety rules
written in this manual, as well as the ones foreseen by the law for accident
prevention, can cause serious accidents or death.
Before using the Pianoplan, it is obligatory to read this manual.
Authorized persons, properly instructed and trained, must only use the
Pianoplan.
IT IS ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED TO TRANSPORT PERSONS.
THE PIANOPLAN HAS ONLY BEEN CREATED TO TRANSPORT
MATERIAL WITH A MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF 600 KG.
Never allow unqualified or unauthorized persons to use the machine.
They could cause serious accidents.
Do not permit access in the working area to persons who are not
authorized or qualified for the use of the Pianoplan due to the danger of
loads falling down.
For the Health & Safety reasons, it is obligatory to restrict with
crush barriers the working area using ap
propriate equipment,
such as extensible safety barrier (white and red), plastic columns
with chains (white and red), signalling bands (white and red).
IT IS OBLIGATORY
to always dress suitably and to wear safety shoes.
Remove, loose fitting clothing a
nd objects such as rings and chains. There is the
risk of accident due to catching or dragging.
DANGER:
INCORRECT USE OF THE PIANOPLAN CAN CAUSE:
-Danger of accident or death for the operator and third parties;
-Damage to the Pianoplan and to other equipment.

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2.3.1 Checks
Before using the Pianoplan, it is obligatory to proceed with a series of checks and
maintenance indicated in this manual chapter 10.
The following people can do these checks:
-qualified workers
-mechanic chiefs
-specialists having the correct training
-mechanics of the CTE After-sales Dept.
The operator of the Pianoplan must conduct himself in a manner observing all safety
rules and regulations, always being aware of their own responsibility to themselves, the
machinery, property and others nearby. The Pianoplan must be thoroughly checked,
inspected and maintained in line with this manual and for the use in the country where
the machine is used.
2.3.2 Foreseen conditions of use and limits of exercise
IT IS OBLIGATORY to secure the load with the
belts and straps provided, and to centre the
barycentre of this load before operating.
THE OPERATOR MUST always be upstream of
the Pianoplan.
IT IS PROHIBITED to stay near the Pianoplan
or to stay below it.
IT IS PROHIBITED to go up and down the
stairs with more than 45 degrees inclination.
IT IS PROHIBITED to operate with wet belts on
wet stairs or with ice.
IT IS PROHIBITED to operate on a slippery
surface, on broken or wrap-around steps.