ep CQD12R User manual

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EP EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD. is one of the
world’s leading companies manufacture,
design material handling equipment and
provide related service. With over
100,000m2plant it produces over
100,000 trucks per year, and provides
professional, effective and optimized
material handling solutions worldwide,
until now it has developed three major
kinds of business:
· Material handling equipment: Focus
on electric forklift and warehouse
equipment
·OEM parts: Global parts supply
·Imow industry,online: One stop
industrial products supply
Guided by our customer-oriented
concept, EP has developed service
centers in more than 30 countries
around the world, from which customers
are able to receive timely local service.
Moreover, 95% of warranty parts can be
shipped out within 24 hours after been
ordered. Through our online after-sales
service system, customers can process
their warranty claims, order spare parts
and consult the operation manuals,
maintenance materials and spare parts
catalogs.
With business all over the world, EP has
thousands of employees and hundreds
of agents worldwide to provide our
global customers with prompt local
service.
Based on the concept of sharing
economy , EP also offer rental service
for various logistics equipment. Adhering
to the idea “Making the leasing of logistic
equipment more simple”, EP is devoted
to providing customized one-stop
leasing solutions for our customers with
our high quality, reasonable price and
prompt rental service.
EP’s mission&vision is “ Let more people
apply the electrical material handling
equipment to relieve the intensity of
labour” and “Let’s grow together”.
EP EQUIPMENT CO., LTD
Address: XIAQUAN, DIPU, ANJI,
ZHEJIANG, CHINA
Tel: + 86-0571-28023920
Fax: + 86-0571-28035616
Website: www.ep-ep.com
Email: servi[email protected]m

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Foreword
Thanks for purchasing our reach trucks.
The present original operating instructions are designed to provide sufficient
instruction for the safe operation and maintenance of the truck.Please be sure to read
this operator manual carefully if you are operator or are in charge of the truck,before
you operate and service the truck. Only in this way can you protect yourself and make
the truck play a role as much as possible.
Our trucks are subject to ongoing development, so maybe there are some
differences between your product and the description in this manual. And the operator
manual details will be different because of customer's special requirements.
If you have any questions ,please keep in touch with the sales department of E-P
Equipment or let the dealer know.
Notes:
1. This manual is used for operation and maintenance , the detail parameters, 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.
3.Manual pictures only sign for one of the models in this series models.
COPYRIGHT OF THESE OPERATING INSTRUCYIONS REMAINS
WITH EP CO.,LTD
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WARNING!
TO PREVENT SETIOUS RISK OF INJURY TO
YOUORSELF AND OTHERS OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
These trucks 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.
– Press the emergency brake 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. 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.
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

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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.
11. 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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Catalog
Correct use and Application............................................................................................... 1
1. Truck Description..............................................................................................................2
1.1Application.................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Truck Assemblies..................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Standard Version Specifications............................................................................ 5
1.3.1 Performance data for standard trucks.......................................................5
1.3.2 Dimensions....................................................................................................5
1.4 Identification points and data plates.................................................................... 10
1.4.1 Truck data plate..........................................................................................12
1.4.2 Capacity chart............................................................................................. 12
2. Commissioning................................................................................................................13
2.1 Using the truck for the First Time.........................................................................13
2.2 During brake-in....................................................................................................... 13
3.Operation............................................................................................................................14
3.1 Safety Regulations for the Operation of trucks..................................................14
3.2 Controls and Displays............................................................................................15
3.2.1 Control panel controls and displays........................................................ 15
3.2.2 Display unit controls and displays........................................................... 17
3.3 Run the truck...........................................................................................................18
3.3.1 Checking and Preparing............................................................................18
3.3.2 Adjusting the driver’s seat.........................................................................18
3.3.3 Adjusting the steering wheel.....................................................................19
3.3.4 To prepare the truck for operation........................................................... 19
3.4 Industrial Truck Operation.....................................................................................20
3.4.1 Safety regulations for truck operation..................................................... 20
3.4.2 Travel, Steering, Braking...........................................................................21
3.4.3 Lifting and depositing loads...................................................................... 22
3.5 Parking the truck securely.....................................................................................24
4.Battery Maintenance & Charging................................................................................. 25
4.1 Safety regulations for handling acid batteries....................................................25
4.2 Battery type & dimension...................................................................................... 25
4.3 Exposing the battery.............................................................................................. 26
4.4 Charging the battery.............................................................................................. 27
4.5 Battery removal and installation...........................................................................27
4.6 Battery maintenance.............................................................................................. 28

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5.Truck Maintenance...........................................................................................................29
5.1 Operational safety and environmental protection..............................................29
5.2 Maintenance Safety Regulations......................................................................... 29
5.3 Servicing and inspection....................................................................................... 30
5.3.1 Maintenance Checklist.............................................................................. 31
5.3.2 Lubrication Schedule................................................................................. 33
5.3.3 Maintenance Instructions.......................................................................... 34
5.4 Decommissioning the truck...................................................................................36
5.4.1 Prior to decommissioning..........................................................................36
5.4.2 Restoring the truck to operation after decommissioning......................36
5.5 Safety checks to be performed at regular intervals and following
any unusual incidents...........................................................................................37
5.6 Final de-commissioning, disposal........................................................................37
6.Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 38

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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 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 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 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.
Adding accessories
The mounting or installation of additional equipment which affects or enhances the
performance of the truck requires the written permission of the manufacturer. Local
authority approval may also need to be obtained.
Local authority approval does not however constitute the manufacturer’s approval.

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1. Truck Description
1.1Application
The series is a three wheel electric side seat, clear view reach truck. It is designed for
internal and external use to lift and transport goods. Open bottom pallets
or pallets with transverse boards can be lifted inside or outside the area of the load
wheels or roll cage. Loads can be stacked, unstacked and transported over long
distances.
The capacity can be obtained from the data plate.

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1.2 Truck Assemblies
Item
Component
Item
Component
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Mast
8
Tank
2
Overhead guard
9
Drive wheel
3
Free lift cylinder
10
Driver's seat
4
Controller
11
Drive pedal
5
Load wheel
12
Accelerator pedal
6
Outriggers
13
Star-shaped handle
7
Battery
14
Control panel