EP Equipment IMOW ICE251 User manual

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Foreword
Thanks for your purchasing our forklift truck.
This forklift truck is our company’s new product. It has the beautiful shape, small
dimensions, low gravity.
Please operator and whom in charge of the truck must read the manual carefully
before operate the truck.
We have the right to improve the truck, maybe there are some difference
between your product and the description in this manual.
If you have any questions please keep in touch with the sales department or let
the agents know.
Forklift truck ICE301B has already passed CE certificate.
Notes:
1. This manual is used for operation and maintenance , the detail parameter
s, size and specifications in context is only for reference , the real parameters
will depend on sale files.
2. Manual pictures for reference only, the real car shall prevail, and shall not
affect the manual use.
ALL RIGHT RESERVED COPYRIGHT

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WARNING!
TO PREVENT SETIOUS RISK OF INJURY TO
YOUORSELF AND OTHERS OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
These truck may become hazardous if adequate maintenance is neglected. Therefore,
adequate maintenance facilities, trained personnel and procedures should be
provided.
Maintenance and inspection shall be performed in conformance with the following
practices:
1. A scheduled planned maintenance, lubrication and inspection system should be
followed.
2. Only qualified and authorized personnel shall be permitted to maintain, repair,
adjust, and inspect truck.
3. Before leaving the truck:
– Do not park the truck on an incline.
– Fully lower the load forks.
– Push the travel combination switch to neutral ,prevent the truck started unexpected.
– Press the emergency stop switch .
– Set the key switch to the "OFF" position and remove the key.
4. Before starting to operate truck:
– Be in operating position
– Place directional control in neutral
– Before operating truck, check functions of lift systems, directional control,speed
control,steering, warning devices and brakes.
5. Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment present. Do not use open
flame to check lever, or for leakage of electrolyte and fluids or oil. Do not use open
pans of fuel or flammable cleaning fluids for cleaning parts.
6. Brakes,steering mechanisms, control mechanisms,guards and safety devices shall
be inspected regularly and maintained in legible condition.
7. Capacity, operation and maintenance instruction plates or decals shall be
maintained in legible condition.
8. All parts of lift mechanisms shall be inspected to maintain them in safe operating
condition.

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9. All hydraulic systems shall be regularly inspected and maintained in conformance
with good practice. Cylinders, valves and other similar parts shall be checked to
assure that "drift" has not developed to the extent that it would create a hazard.
10. Truck shall be kept in a clean condition to minimize fire hazards facilitate
detection of loose or detective parts.
Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe truck operation shall not be
performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval.
Capacity, operation and maintenance plates or decals shall be changed accordingly.

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INDEX
Correct use and application
1. Truck Description
1.1Application........................................................................................................2
1.2 Assemblies......................................................................................................3
1.3 steer and instrument display........................................................................ 4
1.3.1Steering wheel[15].................................................................................5
1.3.2key switch[13].........................................................................................5
1.3.3 Instrument and display[11].................................................................. 6
1.3.4Emergency disconnect switch [17]..................................................... 7
1.3.5Travel switch [14]...................................................................................7
1.3.6 Levers/buttons...................................................................................... 8
1.3.7 Pedal...................................................................................................... 8
1.3.8 Body and others....................................................................................9
1.4 Identification points and data plates......................................................... 11
1.4.1Truck data plate................................................................................... 13
1.4.2 Capacity chart.....................................................................................14
1.5.Standard Version Specifications............................................................... 14
1.5.1Performance data for standard trucks..............................................14
1.5.2Dimensions................................................................错误！未定义书签。
2. Commissioning
2.1Using the Truck for the First Time.............................................................. 21
2.2During brake-in.................................................................. 错误！未定义书签。
3.Operation
3.1Safety Regulations for the Operation of Forklift Trucks..........................24
3.2 Operate and run the truck.......................................................................... 31
3.2.1 Preparing............................................................................................. 31
3.2.2 Switching on the truck....................................................................... 31
3.2.3Travelling, Steering, Braking..............................................................32
3.2.4 Collecting and depositing loads....................................................... 33
3.2.5Check after operation......................................................................... 34
4.Battery Maintenance & Charging
4.1 Safety regulations for handling acid batteries.........................................35
4.2 Battery type & dimension........................................................................... 35
4.3Charging the battery.....................................................................................36
4.3.1Charging the battery........................................................................... 36
4.3.2Charging battery.......................................................错误！未定义书签。
4.3.3Daily charging........................................................... 错误！未定义书签。

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4.4Battery removal and installation................................................................. 37
4.4.1 Removal the battery...........................................................................37
4.5The proportion and level of electrolyte...................................................... 37
4.5.1 Inspect electrolyte................................................... 错误！未定义书签。
4.5.2Replenish the distilled water...................................错误！未定义书签。
4.5.3 Reading the specific gravity.................................. 错误！未定义书签。
4.6 battery maintenance....................................................................................38
5.Forklift Truck Maintenance
5.1Operational safety and environmental protection....................................39
5.2 Maintenance Safety Regulations.............................................................. 39
5.3 Servicing and inspection............................................................................ 40
5.3.1 Maintenance Checklist...................................................................... 41
5.4 Lubrication Schedule.................................................................................. 43
5.4.1Fuels, coolants and lubricants...........................................................45
5.5Deposit........................................................................................................... 46
5.5.1Deposit the truck for a short time......................................................47
5.5.2Deposit the truck for a long time....................................................... 47
6.Troubleshooting

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Correct use and application
The truck described in the present operator manual is an industrial truck designed for
lifting and transporting load units.
It must be used, operated and serviced in accordance with the present instructions.
Any other type of use is beyond the scope of application and can result in damage to
personnel, the truck or property. In particular, avoid overloading the truck with loads
which are too heavy or placed on one side. The data plate attached to the truck or the
load diagram are binding for the maximum load capacity. The industrial truck must not
be used in fire or explosion endangered areas, or areas threatened by corrosion or
excessive dust.
Proprietor responsibilities
For the purposes of the present operator manual the “proprietor” is defined as any
natural or legal person who either uses the industrial truck himself, or on whose behalf
it is used. In special cases (e.g. leasing or renting) the proprietor is considered the
person who, in accordance with existing contractual agreements between the owner
and user of the industrial truck, is charged with operational duties.
The proprietor must ensure that the truck is used only for the purpose it is intended for
and that danger to life and limb of the user and third parties are excluded.
Furthermore, accident prevention regulations, safety regulations and operating,
servicing and repair guidelines must be followed. The proprietor must ensure that all
truck users have read and understood this operator manual.
Failure to comply with the operator manual shall invalidate the warranty. The same
applies if improper work is carried out on the truck by the customer or third parties
without the permission of the manufacturer’s customer service department.
Attaching accessories
The mounting or installation of additional equipment which affects or supplements the
performance of the industrial truck requires the written permission of the manufacturer.
In some cases, local authority approval shall be required.
Approval of the local authorities however does not constitute the manufacturer’s
Approval.

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1. Truck Description
1.1Application
The electric forklift truck is use for industrial floors and industrial elevator.
The capacity can be obtained from the data plate.
The capacity with respect to lift height and load center of gravity is indicated on the
capacity chart.

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1.2 Assemblies
Item
Component
Item
Component
1
Counter weight
9
Load backrest
2
Caution light
10
Forks
3
Overhead Guard
11
Steer wheels
4
Steering wheel
12
Battery hood
5
Rearview mirror
13
Chassis
6
Mast
14
Seat
7
Headlight
15
Drive wheels
8
Small headlight
16
Rear combination lights

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1.3 steer and instrument display
Item
Component
Item
Component
17
Display unit
24
Accelerator pedal
18
Lifting lever
25
Brake pedal
19
Tilting lever
26
Emergency stop switch
20
Side lever
27
Hand brake lever
21
Attachment lever
28
Steering column tilting angle
22
Caution light switch
29
Travel combination switch
23
Key switch
30
Combined lamp switch

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Warning!
Turning the key switch “on” does not make the forklift truck move, if the travel
combination switch is not in the neutral position or the accelerator pedal is
being pressed. Error code maybe appear, don’t worry about it. When the forklift
can be operated then the error code should be disappeared.
1.3.1Steering wheel[4]
The steering wheel is operated in the conventional manner, that is, when the wheel is
turn right , the truck will turn to the right; When the wheel is turn left, the truck will turn
to the left. When press the horn button,it will sound.
1.3.2key switch[23]
The key switch has two “ON / OFF”
position. Truck power supply is break off
when the key turn "OFF". Truck power
supply is turn on when the key turn "ON".
You should push the travel combination
switch to neutral and release the
accelerator pedal, then turning the key
switch to “on” position clockwise.
Removing the key prevents the truck from being switched on by unauthorised
personnel.

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1.3.3 Display unit [17]
Item
Description
1
LED (1) displays the remaining charge.when 1st block and 2nd block
blinks alternatively,it indicates low power needs to be charged
2
LED (2) displays remaining charge percentage;
3
LED (3) always on, it indicates interlock switch opened, LED(3) flashing,
it indicates interlock switch closed, the display start timing.
4
LED (4) displays the the fault code.
5
LED (5) displays the total running time
normally.
Error Code
1
Controller
number
2 = traction controller
5 = Pump controller
2
Error code
note
3
Controller
number
0 = master controller
2 = slave controller

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Warning!
Turning the key switch “on” does not make the forklift truck move, if the travel
switch is not in the neutral position or the accelerator pedal is being pressed. In this
case, the travel combination switch should be returned to neutral and move you
foot from the accelerator pedal. Then the truck can be operated.
Warning!
While traveling，if change the travel switch，electric braking will operate，speed will
lower until stop，then travel to the opposite direction.
Scan and download App through
QR code labelled on the truck
1.Register a new account;
2.Activate Bluetooth and connect the truck;
3.Monitor battery status and truck location in real time.
1.3.4 Emergency stop switch [26]
When happen emergency, presses down
the emergency stop switch, the main
power of the truck will be cut off.
1.3.5 Travel combination switch[29]
The travel switch is for switching between forward and backward moves. When the
lever is pushed forward and accelerator pedal pressed, the forklift trucks moved
forward. When the lever is pushed backward, the forklift trucks moved backward.
Warning!
Please don’t use the emergency
disconnect switch to substitute the
function of key switch

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Warning!
Before open the key switch to press the accelerator pedal, the more function digital
indicator shall show alarm information. Then you must release the accelerator
pedal.
When loosen the accelerator pedal, truck can make soft brake because of electric
control’s regenerate brake.
Warning!
The tilt lock mechanism built in the hydraulic control valve does not
allow the mast to tilt forwards while the engine is being shut down
even if the tilt lever is pushed forwards.
1.3.6 Levers/buttons
Lifting lever/button [18]
The forks can be raised or lowered by pulling backwards or pushing the
lever. Lifting speed can be controlled by tilt backwards angle of lever while
the lowering speed can be controlled by tilt forwards angle of the lever.
(The forks can be raised or lowered by pressing the lifting button or the
down button.)
The motor speed or accelerator pedal does not have to do with the
lowering speed of the forks.
Tilting lever/button [19]
The mast can be tilted by operation of this tilting lever. Pulling on this lever
backwards will tilt the mast backwards, and pushing it forwards will tilt the
mast forwards. The tilt speed can be controlled by tilt angle of the lever.
(The mast can be tilted by pressing the button.)
Side lever/button[20]
The fork can be move to side by operation of this lever. The move speed can be
controlled by tilt angle of the lever.
You don't have the lever, when you truck use two unite valve.
1.3.7 Pedal
Brake pedal [25]
Press this pedal to slow or stop the
truck. At the same time, the brake light
comes on.
Accelerator pedal [24]
As the accelerator pedal is slowly pressed, the drive motor start turning and the forklift
truck will start to move. According to the force applied to the pedal, the speed is
adjusted with not steps.
Warning!
No permitted to press the brake pedal
and the accelerator pedal at one time,
otherwise, it should harm the traveling
motor.

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1.3.8 Body and others
Chassis[13]
The chassis, in conjunction with the counterweight, forms the supporting base
structure of the truck. It is used to support the main components.
Seat and adjusting lever[14]
Pull the driver seat forward-backward with
adjusting lever(2), and move the seat
forward or backward to proper position.
Release the adjusting lever, the driver seat
will be locked.
Adjust seat back
Driver sits on.
Pull forward the seat back adjusting switch (1) , and adjust the back inclination.
Release the switch, the seat back will be locked.
Safety belt
Fasten safety belt before driving. It protects driver when accidents happen. Regularly
clean and check safety belt, avoid dirt.
Regular check items realted to the safety belt:
1)cut or frayed straps;
2)worn or damaged hardware, including anchor points;
3)buckle or retractor malfunction;
4)loose stitching.
Correctly use safety belt
Sit on the seat correctly.
Warning!
Lock the driver seat forward-backward
adjusting lever on the set position.

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Warning!
-The forks should be set
symmetrically to machine centerline
and fork stoppers should always be
set..
-There are one gaps on the beam of
load bracket. It is used in attach
forks.
-It is forbidden to lock the fork on the
Check if the safety belt twisted.
Fasten the safety belt and check safety belt lock.
Periodically check the safety belt
Check if safety belt is damaged or cracked.
Check if the metal pieces of safety belt(including anchor point) are worn or damaged.
Check if lock catch for safety belt or traction machine functions normally.
Overhead safe guard
The overhead guard used is strong enough to meet safety standard, and protects the
operator from falling materials.It is forbidden for use a truck that does not with
safeguard.
Fork stopper
Fork stoppers are locked the forks in position. To adjust fork spacing, pull up fork
stoppers, turn and shift the forks to the desired position. The fork spacing should be
adjusting according to loads to be handled.
Step and safely grip
The steps are provided on side of the
truck body. The safely grip is provided on
the front left pillar of the overhead guard.
Use the safely step and safely grip facing
the truck when mounting and dismounting
the truck.
Brake fluid reservoir cup
The brake booster is located on the panel in the front of the truck.
Warning!
The brake fluid is poisonous, be careful
do not drop down. When add brake
fluid, be careful do not let dirt and other
thing drop into reservoir cup.

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1.4 Identification points and data plates
Sling label
Bolt fastening label
Air pressure of pneumatic
tire label
Notice “No standing under
the load carriage”label
Hand brake label
“Instruction” label
Gas spring indicator label
Wear the helmet when driving
“Anti-pinch” label
No driving in the rain
“Fill port”label

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If the truck will turn over, do not attempt to get out of the truck,
because the speed of overturn is much faster than you. You
should hold the steering wheel handle, and this practice will let
you in the seats.
It is forbidden to flush the forklift with water pipe.

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1.4.1Truck data plate
Item
Description
Item
Description
1
Manufacturer
9
Drive output(kw)
2
Vehicle name
10
load-lift height table
3
Model no.
11
License no.
4
Serial no.
12
Load capacity(kg)
5
Date of build
13
Load center(mm)
6
Truck weight with battery(kg)
14
Max. allowable battery weight(kg)
7
Truck weight without battery(kg)
15
Min. allowable battery weight(kg)
8
Voltage(V)