Expresso lift2move User manual
Lifting aid
May 2014
Operating manual
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EXPRESSO Deutschland GmbH Phone: + 49 (0) 561 95 91 0
Antonius-Raab-Straße 19 Fax: + 49 (0) 561 95 91 2138
www.expresso-group.com
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1 Preface 5
2 General 6
2.1 Using the operating manual 6
2.2 Copyright 6
2.3 Limitation of liability 7
2.4 Warranty 9
2.5 Explanation of safety and warning symbols 10
2.6 Terminology 11
2.7 Test specifications 12
2.8 Customer support & service 13
3 Safety instructions 14
3.1 General remarks on safety 14
3.2 Intended use 19
3.3 Non-intended (incorrect) use 20
3.4 Special hazards 21
4 Transport, packaging, and storage 22
4.1 Safety notes for unloading & transport after delivery 22
4.2 Checking the delivery 22
4.3 Dealing with packaging material 23
4.4 Notes on storage and transport 23
5 Description 24
6 Assembly / Disassembly 25
7 Operation 27
7.1 General notes on operation 27
7.2 Commissioning the lifting aid 28
7.3 Operating the lifting aid 29
7.4 Moving and transporting 35
7.5 After finishing work with the lifter 37
8 Power supply 38
8.1 Battery charger 38
8.2 Batteries / Battery pack 38
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9 Servicing & maintenance 41
9.1 Safety 41
9.2 Daily measures 42
9.3 Annual measures 43
9.4 Measures after completing maintenance 45
9.5 Screw tightening torques 45
9.6 Safety check 46
10 Functional faults 47
10.1 General notes on functional faults 47
10.2 Trouble shooting 48
10.3 Putting the lifter back into operation 49
11 Technical data 50
11.1 General specifications 50
11.2 Data sheet for lift2move 85 51
11.3 Data sheet for lift2move 125 52
11.4 Data sheet for lift2move 175 53
11.5 Data sheet for lift2move 225 54
11.6 Wheelbase versions 55
11.7 Max. payload 56
11.8 Efficiency/service life curve for the batteries 58
11.9 Circuit diagram for lift2move 85 (7,2 Ah) 59
11.10 Circuit diagram for lift2move 125 (12 Ah) 60
11.11 Circuit diagram for lift2move 175 (17 Ah) 61
11.12 Circuit diagram for lift2move 225 (34 Ah) 62
12 Blank form for recording the annual safety inspection 63
13 Pre-delivery test report 65
14 Declaration of conformity 66
Optional: Supplementary instructions for load handling
devices and attachments
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1 Preface
Depending on shipping possibilities, EXPRESSO‘s lift2move lifting
aids are delivered completely assembled or as packaged compo-
nent parts. Customized versions are always delivered fully assem-
bled.
Before final assembly, the delivered goods must be checked for
completeness against the shipping documents.
EXPRESSO‘s lift2move lifting aids have a modular construction.
Design, function, and operational safety comply with the current
state-of-the-art.
This operating manual and possible supplementary documents give
instructions on how to use the product safely and correctly, and
provide information for the correct maintenance of our products.
Every person involved with the transport, assembly, commissioning,
operation, maintenance, and repair of our lift2move lifting aids and
handling attachments must have read and understood:
●the operating manual
●the brief instructions for the load handling attachment
●the safety regulations
●the relevant safety instructions.
To prevent operating errors and to ensure trouble-free operation of
our products, all personnel involved must have been instructed by
an Expert about the correct and safe use of the equipment. For defi
nitions, see Section 2.6 Terminology.
Moreover, this manual must always be accessible for the operator,
the expert, and the user.
Do you have any questions? Simply contact us directly:
EXPRESSO Deutschland GmbH Tel.: + 49 (0) 561 95 91 0
Antonius-Raab-Straße 19 Fax: + 49 (0) 561 95 91 2138
www.expresso-group.com
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2 General
2.1 Using the operating manual
This manual is intended to instruct the operator/user on how to
handle the product safely and correctly, as well as simplifying
maintenance work.
All relevant notes on the safe operation of the lift2movein combination
with a load handling attachment (accessory) are given in Chapter 3
Safety information and in Chapter 15 Instructions for load handling
attachment.
All safety notes must be read carefully before commissioning.
All relevant Regulations for Accident Prevention as well as general
safety instructions must be observed and followed when using the
pallet lifter.
Important notes, such as those involving the safety of operating
personnel, third parties, or the equipment, are indicated by means of
corresponding symbols.
Observe these notes to prevent bodily injury and material damage.
Observe and follow the safety regulations.
2.2 Copyright
This operating manual is intended for use by authorized persons in
your company. Transfer to third parties is prohibited.
All documents are copyrighted.
Copying and distribution of the contents in any form whatsoever, in
whole or in part, as well as any other use, only with the express
consent of EXPRESSO.
Violations are punishable and might lead to prosecution for damage.
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2.3 Limitation of liability
EXPRESSO gives a warranty for material and defects of the equipment
due to manufacturing faults for the period specified in the sales contract.
Warranty claims will only be considered, if the equipment has been
maintained and serviced according to this manual. The warranty does
not cover regular maintenance, readjustment work or adaptation
operations that are carried out according to this manual.
At the time of printing, and to the best of our knowledge, all technical
information, data, and instructions for operation and maintenance of the
lift2move was up to date, and takes all of our previous technical and
other experience into account.
This warranty does not cover faults or damage due to incorrect storage
and/or transport after the day of delivery to the place of destination, or
resulting from improper use and/or assembly by the customer or third
parties, through incorrect maintenance or operation of the product, the
use or installation of parts and/or components that have not been
approved by EXPRESSO for the respective purpose, negligence,
normal wear and tear, excessive loading, interference by third parties,
accidents or force majeur. On no account will EXPRESSO be liable for
indirect or consequential damages.
We reserve the right for technical changes in the interest of constant
product improvement. Therefore, for products already delivered, no
claims can be derived from the specifications, pictures, and descriptions
in this operating manual.
Representations in the text and in pictures (partially not to scale) do not
necessarily correspond to the scope of delivery or possible orders for
spare parts.
EXPRESSO is liable for faults and omissions within the scope of the
warranties given in the sales contract.
All claims for damages, based on whatever legal grounds, are excluded.
EXPRESSO gives a guarantee for the correct function and material
properties of the lifting aid.
In general, the warranty period is 12 months. Any other arrangements
will be specified in the order confirmation, provided that nothing else
has been agreed in writing.
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Immediately after a fault has been detected, claims based on our
warranty must be notified to EXPRESSO together with the Purchase
Order No.
The warranty does not cover components that are subjected to
wear.
Claims based on our warranty will not be accepted if:
the operating instructions have not been observed.
the instructions for the load handling attachment have not been
observed.
●the equipment has not been used correctly.
●the equipment has not been used for the intended purpose.
●the equipment has not been repaired correctly.
●no genuine spare parts from EXPRESSO have been used.
●impermissible devices (e.g. load handling attachments not authorized
by EXPRESSO) have been used with the equipment.
●the owner/operator has carried out unauthorized modifications to
the equipment.
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2.4 Warranty
EXPRESSO assures that the delivered products are new and of
good quality, and that they meet the expected demands.
EXPRESSO gives a functional guarantee on all parts – including
those that do not need maintenance – provided that internal guide-
lines as well as maintenance instructions from EXPRESSO or sub-
suppliers are observed, the intended use is assured, and obvious
vandalism and misuse are excluded.
EXPRESSO is liable for any damage or defect to the product due to
faulty manufacture, bad workmanship, or the use of unsuitable materials.
For any such damage or defect that occurs during the warranty period,
EXPRESSO will replace or repair free of charge any parts and/or
essential structural components that are proved to be defective in ac-
cordance with the definitions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover faults or damage due to incorrect
storage and/or transport after the day of delivery to the place of
destination, or resulting from improper use and/or assembly by the
customer or third parties, through incorrect maintenance or incorrect
operation of the product, the use or installation of parts and/or
components that have not been approved by EXPRESSO for the
respective purpose, negligence, normal wear and tear (e.g. wheels),
excessive loading, interference by third parties, accidents or force
majeur.
On no account does the warranty cover indirect or consequential
damages.
Any application of force or misuse of the product during the warranty
period will invalidate all warranty obligations on the part of EXPRESSO.
In case of force application and/or misuse, the burden of proof lies with
EXPRESSO. Nonetheless, the user/owner is obliged to cooperate in the
latter case.
In all cases, the user/owner is obliged to return all parts and/or
components to EXPRESSO for which a warranty claim is made, to
enable EXPRESSO to evaluate the cause of the damage or fault.
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2.5 Explanation of safety and warning symbols
Warning notes are indicated by corresponding symbols in this
manual. The notes are also highlighted by means of signal words
that indicate the degree of danger involved.
To prevent accidents, injuries, and material damage, always act
with caution, and observe the safety and warning notes at all times.
General symbols
and signal words DANGER! ...Indicates an immediate dangerous situation
that can result in severe or fatal injuries if the
warning is not observed.
WARNING! ...Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can
result in severe or fatal injuries if the warning is not
observed.
CAUTION! ...Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can
result in slight or minor injuries if the warning is not
observed.
CAUTION! ...Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that
can result in material damage if the warning is not
observed.
Tips and
recommendations NOTE!
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...provides tips and recommendations as well as
information for ensuring efficient and trouble-free
operation.
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2.6 Terminology
Owner/operator An Owner/operator is the person or company who owns or rents the
lifting aid, and uses it for commercial or other purposes.
Operating
personnel Operating personnel is someone who works with the lifting aid and has
been informed and instructed about the possible dangers of an assi-
gned task in case of incorrect operation, and also about the necessary
protective measures, safety devices, standards, accident prevention
regulations, and working conditions.
Expert An Expert is a person who, because of training, experience, knowledge
of appropriate standards, accident prevention regulations, and working
conditions, is able to carry out maintenance and servicing work as
assigned by the owner/operator in addition to normal operation of the
equipment.
The Expert must be able to assess the assigned tasks, recognize
possible dangers, and take preventive measures.
Hazard-specific
symbols WARNING! Risk of injury from suspended loads
Falling or swinging loads can lead to severe or
fatal injuries.
Therefore:
●Do not go under suspended loads.
●Never move suspended loads over persons.
●Never use the lifting aid without supervision.
●Wear personal protective equipment in the
danger area.
WARNING! ...Indicates a potentially dangerous situation due
to electrical voltages that can result in severe or
fatal injuries if the warning is not observed.
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2.7 Test specifications
Acceptance test EXPRESSO tests the lifting aid before delivery.
This means that the lift2moveand associated load handling attachment
(accessory) are ready for safe operation without any restrictions.
Recurring inspec-
tions As a responsible manufacturer, EXPRESSO recommends at
least one annual inspection by an Expert (as defined in Section
2.6 Terminology).
Primarily, these recurring inspections are visual and functional tests,
during which the condition of the components in terms of wear,
corrosion, and damage, as well as constructional or other modifications
are assessed.
Hereby, the completeness and correct operation of safety devices must
also be checked. See Section 9 Servicing & Maintenance.
Recurring inspections must be carried out in accordance with the
regulations of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The results of the
inspection must be recorded. See Chapter 12 Blank form for recording
the annual inspection.
Disassembly might be necessary for inspecting wear-prone parts, as
load-bearing components must be examined over their full length:
WARNING! Defective and almost defective components must
be replaced.
All tests and inspections must be initiated and recorded by the
owner/operator.
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2.8 Customer support & service
On request, EXPRESSO offers an on-site annual technical inspec-
tion of all functional and stressed components of your lift2move.
This service (Partnership Maintenance Contract) includes a comple-
te technical check, with possible replacement of worn parts, and the
annual renewal of the Safety Certificate in accordance with accident
prevention regulations.
Our experienced field service technicians have all of the most com-
mon spare parts with them, as well as the necessary tools and
equipment to provide expert maintenance of your lifting aid on site.
Should you have any questions regarding the use of our products or
should problems occur, please contact EXPRESSO directly (see
contact details below).
When ordering spare parts, please indicate type, year of manufac-
ture, and the article number of your lift2move. This will help us to
determine the correct data and spare parts quickly, and will speed
up delivery of the parts to you.
Customer support:
EXPRESSO Deutschland GmbH Phone: + 49 (0) 561 95 91 0
Antonius-Raab-Straße 19 Fax: + 49 (0) 561 95 91 2138
www.expresso-group.com
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3 Safety instructions
3.1 General remarks on safety
NOTE!
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All persons involved with the transport, commissi-
oning, operation, maintenance, and repair of our
lifting aids must have read and understood:
●the operating manual
●the brief instructions for the load handling
attachment
●the safety regulations
●the safety notes in the individual chapters and
sections.
(including in-house accident prevention regulati-
ons, if applicable).
This also applies to persons who only work
occasionally on or with the lifting aid.
These persons must be made familiar with the
lifting aid‘s special handling features and in
particular with the safety functions.
DANGER! During all activities on or with the lifting aid, all
rules and general regulations for accident
prevention applicable for the workplace must be
observed. Their instructions must be followed.
Any non-observance of the safety instructions
given in this operating manual can lead to bodily
injury or even death.
The operating manual must always be available at the workplace,
and be kept readily accessible for all authorized persons.
In addition to the operating manual, adherence to all relevant legal
and other binding regulations for accident prevention and for
environmental protection must be ensured with corresponding
instructions.
Moreover, the applicable national Accident Prevention Regulations
must be observed. A copy of the relevant regulations should be
available on the lifter or close to the workplace, so that authorized
persons can refer to them easily at any time.
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The owner/operator must ensure that the lifting aid is always maintained
and operated in a perfect working condition, and that all relevant or
applicable safety requirements and regulations are observed.
Daily checks At least once at the beginning of a working shift, or in case of abnormal
behaviour or peculiarities, the user is obliged to check the lifting aid for
signs of damage, and report them immediately.
The lifting aid must be taken out of operation immediately, if defects or
abnormal functional behaviour is observed.
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All schedules for recurring tests/inspections as
specified either in the operating manual or in
general, must be observed.
Work clothes /
Protective
equipment
While operating the lifting aid, the user must wear personal protective
equipment – the owner/operator is responsible for ensuring this
regulation.
WARNING! The user may not have long open hair or wear
loose-fitting clothes or jewellery (including rings), as
there is a risk of injury through getting caught.
Users under the influence of substances that have an effect on their
reactions or awareness, as contained in alcohol, medication, or nar-
cotics, may not operate the lifting aid.
If person(s) in the vicinity could be endangered by the ongoing ope-
rations, the user must stop the lifting aid immediately, and may only
resume operations when the person(s) are no longer in the lifting
aid‘s danger area.
Without EXPRESSO‘s express consent, no modifications, additions
or conversions to the lifting aid or the load handling attachment may
be carried out. This also applies for the mounting and adjustment of
safety devices, and for welding work on supporting structures.
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Always use original EXPRESSO spare parts
exclusively.
Only these comply with the technical requirements
and will be accepted for liability claims
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Warning, danger, and safety signs in the form of labels or other
markings on the lift2move and the load handling attachment may
not be removed or become unreadable.
They must always be kept in a clearly legible condition.
Labels and
markings on the
lift2move Lifting pillar:
EXPRESSO logo
Type identification
Indication of max. permissible payload.
*
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Only specifies the construction-dependent max.
load.
The effective max. load can be less, depending on
the load handling attachment‘s design, distance
from the lifting pillar, etc.
The value on the load handling attachment must
always be observed!
Push handle:
Safety instructions: Do not stand under the load!
*
Do not stand under the load!
*) All illustrations are exemplary.
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Wheelbase, rear:
Type label with CE marking.
*
Wheelbase, top right:
Safety instructions: Do not transport persons.
Risk of impact / crushing.
*
Wheelbase, top left:
Safety instructions:
Risk of impact / crushing.
Do not stand under suspended loads. Never move suspended loads
over persons.
*
*) All illustrations are exemplary.
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Battery pack:
Safety instructions:
Warning of risks from batteries. Information on battery voltage.
Observe the operating instructions.
Labels and
markings on the
load handling
attachment
Load handling attachment:
Type label with CE marking.
*
Load handling attachment:
Indication of max. permissible payload.
*
Additional labels and/or markings are possible, and are adapted
individually to the lift2move as well as the load handling attachment
according to the application.
*) All illustrations are exemplary.
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3.2 Intended use
EXPRESSO‘s lift2move lifting aid has been designed and built
exclusively for the purposes described here.
lift2move lifting aids are designed for indoor use in enclosed spaces
and on level surfaces.
EXPRESSO‘s lift2move lifting aids are intended for lifting/lowering
(and possibly moving) loads. Depending on the load handling
attachment (accessory), additional manipulating devices, e.g. for
tipping and turning, might be fitted.
The max. permissible payload is clearly marked on the lift2move‘s
lifting pillar.
Depending on type, the rated payload of the load handling accessory
can be less than the max. permitted payload of the basic lift2move.
In all cases, the lower payload must not be exceeded.
Intended use also includes the observance of all operating,
maintenance, and repair instructions specified by EXPRESSO.
Individually manufactured load handling attachments may only be
used with the loads tested and approved by EXPRESSO during
development of the attachment, and at the specified attachment
points.
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3.3 Non-intended (incorrect) use
Any other use that is outside the points listed in the previous Section
3.2 Intended use, is not permitted and constitutes non-intended
use, as it can result in a risk to life and limb of the persons involved,
or a risk of damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION! The following types of use are not permitted:
●The transfer of vibrations into the load (e.g.
when lowering onto vibrating machines).
●Blocked or jammed loads may not be pulled
loose with the lifting aid.
●No excessive load may be lifted or moved.
●Driving over obstructions or use on unsuitable
surfaces (e.g. with defects such as potholes)
that could lead to an accident.
●Use on inclines or ramps (especially when
loaded).
●Operation of the lifting aid while the battery
charger is connected.
●Outdoor use, or in surroundings with high air
humidity and/or splash water.
●Operation and/or storage at temperatures below
+10 °C and above +50 °C.
●Trailing behind ground transport vehicles (e.g.
„walkie“ type).
WARNING! The following types of use are not permitted:
●Transport of persons or animals.
●Suspended loads may not be moved over
persons or their extremities (e.g. feet).
The lifting aid may not be left unattended
with a suspended load.
●Driving over obstructions or use on unsuitable
surfaces (e.g. with defects such as potholes) that
could lead to an accident.
●Use on inclines or ramps (especially when
loaded).
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