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EPT20-15 EHJ
EPT18- EHJ
Semi-electric Pallet Truck
Operation Manual

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Foreword
Thanks for your purchasing our Pallet truck.
This manual is about how to use, operation and maintenance. Please operator and whom
in charge of the truck must read the manual carefully before operate the truck.
We have the rightto improve the truck, maybe there are some difference between your
product and the description in this manual.
lf you have any questions please keep in touch with the sales department or let the dealer
know.
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
2016.9 4st EDITION

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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 anincline.
- Fully lower the load forks.
- Set the key switch to the "OFF" position and remove thekey.
4. Before starting to operate truck:
- Be in operating position
- Place directional control in neutra!
- 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.
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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
ondition.
9. All hydraulic systems shall be regularly inspected and maintained inconformance

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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.
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
1.1 Application .............................................................................. 2
1.2 Assemblies ........................................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Control Handle ........................................................................................4
1.2.2 Key switch ( Option ).............................................................................. 4
1.2.3 Battery discharge indicator .................................................................... 5
1.3 ldentification points and data plates................................................................ 6
1.3.1 Truck data plate ..................................................................................... 7
1.4 Standard Version Specifications .................................................................... 8
1.4.1 Performance data for standard trucks ................................................... 8
1.4.2 Dimensions ..................................................................................................9
2. Transport and Commissioning................................................................................ 11
2.1 Using the Truck for the First Time................................................................. 11
2.2 During brake-in.............................................................................................. 11
3. Operation.................................................................................................................12
3.1 Safety Regulations for the Operation of Pallet Trucks ..................................12
3.2 Operate and run the truck .............................................................................13
3.2.1 Preparing ..............................................................................................13
3.2.2 Travel ,Steering,Braking .......................................................................13
3.2.3 Lifting, transporting and depositing loads..............................................14
3.2.4 Parking the truck securely .....................................................................15
4. Battery Maintenance & Charging............................................................................16
4.1 Safety regulations for handling acid batteries...............................................16
4.2 Battery type & dimension ............................................................................. 16
4.3 Charging the battery ...................................................................................... 16
4.4 Battery removal and installation ................................................................... 18
4.5 Battery maintenance...................................................................................... 18
4.6 Battery Disposal ........................................................................................... 19
5. Pallet Truck Maintenance ....................................................................................... 20
5.1 Operational safety and environmental protection ........................................... 2 . 0
5.2 Maintenance Safety Regulations................................................................... 20
5.3 Servicing and inspection................................................................................ 21
5.3.1 Maintenance Checklist................................................22
5.3.2 Lubrication Schedule..................................................23
5.3.3 Maintenance lnstructions ..................................................................... 24
5.4 Decommissioning the industrial truck...........................................................25

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5.4.1 Prior to decommissioning.....................................................................25
5.4.2 Restoring the truck to operation after decommissioning......................25
5.5 Safety checks to be performed at regular intervals and following
any unusual incidents....................................................................................26
5.6 Final de-commissioning , disposal .................................................................... 26
6. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................27

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Correct use and application
The "Guidelines for the Correct Use and Application of lndustrial Trucks" (VDMA) are
supplied with the truck. The guidelines form part of these operating instructions and
must be observed. National regulations apply in full.
The truck described in the present operator manual is an industrial truck designed for
lifting and transporting load units.
lt 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
lead 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
natura! 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
persen who, in accordance with existing contractual agreements between the owner
and user of the industrial truck, is charged with operationalduties.
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
1.1 Application
The truck is designed to transport goods on level surfaces. lt can lift open bottom or
diagonal board pallets as welf as roll cages beyond the area of the load wheels.
Suitable environment temperature is 5°C to 40 °C.
lf a long time in less than 5 ° C environment, cold storage or in the extreme conditions
of temperature and humidity changes in the use of Pallet, you must install additional
special equipment, and obtain permission trom the manufacturer.

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1.2 Assemblies
Item Component Item
Component
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Control handle 6 Fork
2 Control shaft
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Battery
3 Controller cover
8
Puller
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Pump
9
Knob
5
Driving wheel
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Emergency Stop Switch

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1.2.1 Control Handle
Item Control / Display
Function
11 Key switch (Option)
Switches control current on and off.
12
Boatlike switch
Switches control current on and off.
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"Forward" button Travel forward
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"backward" button
Travel backward
15
Collision safety switch
Safety function which, when activated, forces the
truck to reverse until the switch restored to neutra!.
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"Ho rn" button Triggers a warning signal.
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Battery discharge indicator Display battery residual capacity
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1.2.2 Key switch ( Option )
1. Boatlike switch
Switches control current on and off.
Truck power supply is break off when the key turn " O".
Truck power supply is turn on when the key turn" 1 ".
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