Flexi AC Flexi ACiON VNA Service manual

Issue A 25/6/2019
Flexi
ACiON
Operator Handbook
VNA
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Technical Specification
Tru k Capa ity Plate ................................................................................................................................ 1
Standard Te hni al Data .......................................................................................................................... 2
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Floors .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Ra king ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Health and Safety
Foreword .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Warnings used in this Handbook .............................................................................................................. 5
Produ t Definition ..................................................................................................................................... 6
General ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Tru k Spe ifi ation .............................................................................................................................. 6
Servi e ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Guide To Corre t Operation ................................................................................................................ 6
Safety Is Your Business ...................................................................................................................... 6
Warning Statements ................................................................................................................................. 7
Know The Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 7
Look Where You Are Going ........................................................................................................... 7
Know Your Loads ........................................................................................................................... 7
Know The Area............................................................................................................................... 7
Use Common Sense ...................................................................................................................... 7
Prote t Yourself & Others .............................................................................................................. 7
Warning Labels ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Safety Pre autions ................................................................................................................................... 8
General ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Safe Driving ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Battery Charging ............................................................................................................................... 10
Operating In Hazardous Areas .......................................................................................................... 10
Safe Driving On Gradients ................................................................................................................ 10
Transport and Commissioning
Transportation (Slinging Points) ............................................................................................................. 11
Commissioning ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Technical Description
Tru k Layout ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Model Des ription ................................................................................................................................... 13
General .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Operator Prote tion Equipment ......................................................................................................... 13
Controls (Refer to Illustration on previous page.) ............................................................................. 13
Other Options .................................................................................................................................... 16
Pre Use Inspection
Pre Use Inspe tion ................................................................................................................................. 19
Operator Qualifi ations...................................................................................................................... 19
Pre-Operational Che k ...................................................................................................................... 19
Operator Responsibilities .................................................................................................................. 19
NA Data Plate ................................................................................................................................. 1A

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Operation
Operating Te hniques ............................................................................................................................ 20
General .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Mounting/Dismounting ................................................................................................................. 20
Driving The Tru k .............................................................................................................................. 20
Use of the tilt fun tion ................................................................................................................... 20
Travel ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Steering ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Starting On A Gradient ................................................................................................................. 20
Turning in a Narrow Aisle .................................................................................................................. 21
Loading .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Sta king / De-sta king....................................................................................................................... 21
Sta king ............................................................................................................................................. 21
De-sta king ....................................................................................................................................... 21
Dynami Method ............................................................................................................................... 22
Dynami De-sta king ........................................................................................................................ 22
Dynami Sta king .............................................................................................................................. 22
Operating Conditions......................................................................................................................... 22
Floor Surfa e ................................................................................................................................ 22
Gradients ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Limit Swit h And Interlo k Layout ..................................................................................................... 22
Maintenance
Maintenan e ........................................................................................................................................... 24
General .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Operator Maintenan e ............................................................................................................................ 24
Daily Maintenan e ............................................................................................................................. 24
Weekly Maintenan e ......................................................................................................................... 24
Routine Maintenan e ........................................................................................................................ 23
Putting a Tru k in Storage ................................................................................................................. 25
Moving a Disabled Lift Tru k ............................................................................................................. 26
Towing a Lift Tru k ............................................................................................................................ 26
Removal and Repla ement of Forks ................................................................................................. 26
Battery Maintenan e............................................................................................................................... 27
Battery Removal ................................................................................................................................ 27
Battery Servi ing and Charging ........................................................................................................ 28
Safety Pre autions ....................................................................................................................... 28
Battery Charging ............................................................................................................................... 28
Care of Battery out of Servi e ........................................................................................................... 28
Waterfill Systems ............................................................................................................................... 28
Battery Charger Conne tions ............................................................................................................ 29
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Truck Capacity Plate
Feature Approval for use in / Measurement
Tru k – as detailed above Normal environment – see Operator Handbook
Ele tromagneti ompatibility – Emissions Light Industrial – EN 50081-1 1992
Ele tromagneti ompatibility – Immunity Industrial environment – EN50082-2 1993
Noise – at the Operators ear LpAeq,T 73dB
Tru k Model Rated Capa ity Year of Manufa ture
A tual Capa ity
Lift height to whi h
A tual Capa ity applies
Redu ed Capa ity
Lift height to whi h
Redu ed Capa ity applies
Load Centre

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Standard Technical Data - Example
No. Feature Ref Description Units Value
1 Model FLEXI ACiON 1200
2 Rated Capa ity kg 2000
3 Load entre mm 500
4 Chassis width - front B1 mm 1110
5 Chassis width - rear B mm 1200
6 Lift height h3 mm See Spe ifi ation
7 Height of mast - lowered h1 mm See Spe ifi ation
8 Height of mast - raised h4 mm See Spe ifi ation
9 Height over guard h6 mm 2260
10 Height of seat h7 mm 1160
11 Fork length L mm See Spe ifi ation
12 Fork se tion Width x Thi kness mm 100 X 40
13 Fork spread B3 Maximum/minimum mm 800/265
14 Travel speed Laden / unladen kph 8.0/9.0
15 Lift speed Laden /unladen m/s 0.35/0.45
16 Lowering speed Laden /unladen m/s 0.40/0.20
17 Overall length L1 To fa e of fork mm 2560
18 Wheel base y mm 1745
19 Gradeability Laden/unladen % 8/10.5
20 Ground learan e m mm 46
21 Wheels Front / rear - Driven * 2*/2
22 Front tyre size Diameter x width mm 412 x 178 (see label)
23 Rear tyre size Diameter x width mm 457 x 150 (see label)
24 Weight of tru k Unladen less battery kg See Capa ity Plate
25 Battery voltage V 48
26 Battery apa ity Ah 775
27 Battery weight Minimum/maximum kg 1180 / 1240 (See Label)
Note: These figures are representative and will vary a ording to exa t tru k spe ifi ation.

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Dimensions

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Installation
Installation Information for Very Narrow Aisle
Floors
Strength: With su h ompa t equipment it is inevitable that the wheel loadings will be high. The wheels are
normally fitted with super elasti rubber tyres. Wheel sizes are stated on a label mounted inside the overhead
guard.
Flatness: The main areas measured are the working aisles themselves, but guidan e is also given for free
movement areas.
The industry guidelines set out below are taken from the report No. 34 Appx. C by The Con rete So iety; they
generally apply to guided VNA tru k systems whi h normally do not have tilting lift masts and operate with aisle
operating learan es of 100mm to 150mm ea h side. The Flexi AC range does not have the same operating
restri tions as the lift mast an be tilted to over ome some degree of slope, the Flexi AC normally operates with a
minimum of 300mm aisle learan e on ea h side so floor flatness is not as riti al as guided alternatives. Therefore
most Flexi AC installation have floors rated at ategory 2 or 3 depending on the lift height up to 13 metres.
Category For Use With Location
Superflat
VNA warehouses with min
learan e between fixed and moving
pallets: Max throughputs: Max tru k
speed: Max permitted ra king
height.
Defined Movement
1 VNA warehouses where the ra king
height varies between 8m and 13m. Defined movement
2 VNA warehouses where the ra king
height is less than 8m. Defined movement
3 Narrow and wide aisle warehouses Free movement
Racking
Full details of the ere tion toleran es for narrow aisle ra king may be found in Guideline No. 2 in the SEMA
publi ation - Ere tion toleran es for Stati Ra king.

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Foreword
The range of lift tru ks manufa tured by Narrow
Aisle Limited. omply with the latest safety
regulations and are equipped with the most up-to-
date te hnology.
It is in your own interest to ensure that you are able
to safely operate the tru k and obtain full benefit from
its operational effi ien y.
This handbook is intended to give you the ne essary
information. Read it arefully and follow the
instru tions before attempting to operate the tru k. In
this way you will avoid a idents, save yourself
trouble and preserve your tru k warranty.
Operational effi ien y depends upon:-
• Corre t usage
• Daily he ks by the operator before
ommen ing work
• Regular maintenan e
We are onstantly improving our produ ts, whi h is
why Narrow Aisle Limited reserve the right to
introdu e hanges without notifi ation.
The tru k for whi h this operator handbook has been
written has been produ ed in onforman e with the
Ma hinery Dire tive 2006/42/EC and is a ordingly
CE marked and a ompanied by a De laration of
Conformity.
To maintain the validity of this De laration you as the
USER of this tru k must not modify the tru k in any
way without the authorisation of the Manufa turer.
If any hanges to the tru k are required, Narrow
Aisle Limited should be onsulted and they will
approve any hanges that will maintain the validity of
the De laration.
If hanges are made without onsultation with
Narrow Aisle Limited, the responsibility for
onforman e to the Ma hinery Dire tive may be
transferred to you as the USER.
Warnings used in this Handbook
The warnings and autions used throughout this
Handbook are des ribed below:
WARNINGS
Failure to follow the information contained in a
warning notice could result in serious personal
injury or even death.
CAUTIONS
Failure to follow the information contained in a
caution notice could result in damage to the Fork
Truck, racking or load.
Notes: Notes give additional important information.
Modifi ations
No modifi ations or alterations to the tru k whi h
ould affe t, for example, apa ity, stability or safety
requirements of the tru k, shall be made without the
prior written approval of the original tru k
manufa turer or their authorised representative. This
in ludes hanges affe ting, for example, braking,
steering, visibility and the addition of removable
atta hments.
Only if the tru k manufa turer is no longer in
business and there is no su essor in the interest to
the business, may the user arrange for a modifi ation
or alteration to a powered industrial tru k, provided,
however, that the user
a) Arranges for the modifi ation or alteration to be
designed, tested and implemented by an engineer(s)
expert in industrial tru ks and their safety.
b) Maintains a permanent re ord of the design,
test(s) and implementation of the modifi ation or
alteration.
) Approves and makes appropriate hanges to the
apa ity plate(s), de als, tags and instru tion
handbook.
d) Affixes a permanent and readily visible label to the
tru k stating the manner in whi h the tru k has been
modified or altered together with the date of the
modifi ation or alteration and the name and address
of the organisation that a omplished those tasks.

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Product Definition
The model overed by this publi ation is THE
NARROW AISLE LIMITED FLEXI ACiON RANGE.
General
These arti ulated fork lift tru ks are designed for use
in ambient thermal onditions between 0°C and
+30°C if the orre t hydrauli oils and greases are
used. For operation outside these temperatures,
please onsult the manufa turers as spe ial
modifi ations and lubri ants may be required.
The standard tru k must not be operated in areas
where flammable produ ts may be present, orrosive
atmospheres, or in areas ontaining a high degree of
dust ontamination. Only tru ks spe ifi ally designed
to operate in these onditions, or modified with
written approval, should enter su h areas.
The safe maximum load apa ity of the tru k with
relation to the load entre and fork heights, whi h
MUST NOT BE EXCEEDED, is stated on the
apa ity plate.
The tru k must be operated stri tly in a ordan e
with the operating instru tions provided in this
handbook and in onjun tion with the safety
regulations and re ommendations of the ountry in
whi h the fork lift tru k is being operated.
Truck Specification
Modifi ations MUST NOT be arried out on the tru k
or its atta hments whi h in any way may affe t its
operational performan e, safety and stability without
onsultation and the prior written approval of the
manufa turer Narrow Aisle Limited.
The following are examples of notifiable
modifi ations, but the list is not exhaustive.
1. Changing the spe ifi ation of the lift mast.
2. Changing the spe ifi ation of the wheels and or
tyres.
3. Addition or removal of ballast in the
ounterweight of the tru k.
4. Addition of an atta hment.
5. Repla ement of batteries and battery tank/
ballast.
6. Modifi ation or repair to the Operators Overhead
Safety Guard.
Service
Narrow Aisle Limited, Flexi ACiON tru ks are built
with high quality omponents. The use of inferior
spare parts ould result in inadequate safety and
poor reliability. We strongly re ommend the use of
genuine Narrow Aisle Limited spares.
Notwithstanding good engineering pra ti e, servi ing
should only be arried out by te hni ians trained to a
standard, and in a ordan e with guidelines,
approved by Narrow Aisle Limited.
We will not re ognise any omplaint resulting from
the use of unauthorised spare parts.
Guide to Correct Operation
This Operator handbook is designed to provide
information to the lift tru k operator on how to
operate the Flexi ACiON tru k orre tly. It is written
as a permanent referen e, and must be available for
operator use at any time.
You, as a trained operator, must operate the lift tru k
orre tly to help prevent injury to yourself and others.
Corre t operation of the lift tru k an help redu e
injuries and deaths that o ur ea h year be ause of
industrial a idents.
The handbook also des ribes the orre t operating
te hniques that an help you be ome more effi ient
and in rease your produ tivity. In reased effi ien y
and produ tivity an make you a more valuable
employee.
Safety Is Your Business
You an only operate your lift tru k safely if you
observe the WARNINGS on the next page and follow
the operating pro edures des ribed in this
OPERATOR HANDBOOK.

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Warning Statements
WARNING
This truck must only be operated by Authorised
Trained Personnel
Know the Equipment
• KNOW operating, inspe tion and maintenan e
instru tions and warnings in this MANUAL.
• DO NOT operate or repair tru k unless trained
and authorised.
• INSPECT tru k before use. If tru k needs repair
do not operate. Label tru k and remove key.
Have tru k repaired before use.
• USE the tru k for intended purpose only.
Look Where You Are Going
• IF VISION IS BLOCKED, DON'T GO!
• On level ground TRAVEL in reverse if load
blo ks forward vision.
• SOUND horn at interse tions and wherever
vision is blo ked.
• ALWAYS he k the heights of doorways and any
overhead restri tions to ensure that there is
learan e for the tru k to pass.
Know Your Loads
• HANDLE only stable loads within spe ified
weight and load entre. See Capa ity Plate on
this tru k.
• SPACE forks to support the load. Keep load
against the verti al fa e of the forks.
• WHEN travelling, lower the forks to around
150mm of the floor.
Know the Area
• CHECK for adequate floor strength at ALL times.
• CHARGE battery only in designated area.
• AVOID bumps, holes, loose material and slippery
areas.
Use Common Sense
• NEVER transport people on any part of the tru k.
• DO NOT use tru k to lift people unless an
approved atta hment is used. Additional safety
onsiderations will apply.
• ALLOW NO ONE under or near lift me hanism or
load.
• OPERATE tru k only from operator's seat.
• KEEP arms, legs and head inside operator's
ompartment.
• OBEY traffi rules. Yield right-of-way to
pedestrians.
• BE in omplete ontrol at all times.
• BEFORE DISMOUNTING, set parking brake and
neutralise travel ontrol, lower arriage, turn key
swit h to "O".
• WHEN PARKING, set parking brake, neutralise
travel ontrol, lower arriage, turn key swit h to
"O". Blo k wheels on in lines.
Protect Yourself & Others
• AVOID sudden movements. Operate all ontrols
smoothly.
• NEVER turn on or angle a ross an in line.
Travel slowly.
• TRAVEL on in lines with load uphill or unloaded
with mast downhill.
• TILT mast slowly and smoothly. LIFT or LOWER
with mast verti al or tilted slightly ba k. Use
minimum tilt when sta king elevated loads.
• TRAVEL with arriage as low as possible and
tilted ba k.
• SLOW DOWN before turning - espe ially without
load. FAILURE to follow this instru tion an
ause the tru k to tip over!
• In the event of tip over DO NOT JUMP off the
tru k. HOLD steering wheel firmly. BRACE your
feet LEAN AWAY from impa t. Always wear seat
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Safety Precautions
General
Narrow Aisle Limited will only supply vehi les
equipped with re ommended safety devi es and
strongly urges that these vehi les be operated with
the safety devi es supplied.
Warning Labels

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Narrow Aisle Limited will not assume any liability for
injuries or damage arising from or aused by the
removal of any safety devi es from their vehi les by
the user.
Fork lift tru ks must only be operated by fully trained,
qualified and authorised operators.
Ensure that the tru k is suitable for the area in whi h
it is to be operated.
Do not allow anyone to walk or stand beneath
elevated forks.
Do not ex eed displayed load apa ity of the tru k.
In no ir umstan es should ounterweights be added
to in rease apa ity.
If the hoist me hanism malfun tions or be omes
stu k in a raised position, operate the hoist ontrol
lever to eliminate any sla k in the hains. DO NOT
go under the elevated parts of the tru k to attempt to
arry out repairs.
WARNING
Never lower the hoist mechanism with the load or
forks supported by other means.
Safe Driving
Before moving off, look around and when lear,
ommen e driving without ausing in onvenien e to
other tru k operators. Remember that pedestrians
have right of way and must be safeguarded at all
times.
Operate tru k smoothly without errati movements
avoiding fast turns.
Regulate the speed of the tru k to onform with
prevailing onditions. Ensure that the tru k an be
brought to a halt safely.
Maintain a safe driving distan e from other vehi les.
Always give lear indi ation of your intentions to
other people.
Do not arry passengers.
When approa hing rossings and areas where
driving vision is restri ted or obs ured, redu e speed
to a minimum and sound the horn - a series of short
blasts is more effe tive than one long blast.
Always travel with forks and mast in orre t travelling
position, i.e. mast fully tilted ba k and the lowest
point of the forks or load approximately 150mm
above the ground.
Do not overtake at aisle interse tions, in areas of
limited visibility or in dangerous lo ations.
Maintain a safe distan e from railway lines, ramps,
platforms, do k edges, et .
Cross railway lines slowly, only at authorised points
and diagonally whenever possible.
Be ons ious of height and width restri tions and
wat h for sudden appearan e of pedestrians from
behind obsta les.
Do not arry unsafe or inse ure loads.
WARNING
Keep arms, hands, head and legs within the
operator's compartment when the truck is in
motion.
WARNING
Do not place arms, hands, head or legs between
mast uprights and cross members or any other
working parts of the truck.

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Battery Charging
Charging installations must be sited in designated
areas that are well ventilated and properly equipped.
Batteries ontain sulphuri a id and generate
explosive gasses when being harged. They must
be harged in designated, well ventilated areas by
trained and authorised personnel only.
When he king ele trolyte levels, do not use a naked
flame eg. igarette lighter or mat hes for illumination.
When transporting, he king or harging batteries
the operator should wear prote tive lothing and
goggles and take parti ular are not to spill or ome
into onta t with ele trolyte (battery a id).
Fire fighting equipment and a supply of fresh, lean
water should be ready available in the harging area
at all times in ase of a idents.
In the event of an a ident flush a id away from the
eyes and/or skin using plenty of plain water and
obtain medi al attention immediately.
If battery a id is spilled on the floor, lean up
promptly using a neutraliser su h as baking soda.
WARNING
Smoking and the use of naked lights in the
charging area is strictly prohibited.
Operating In Hazardous Areas
No spark proofing is fitted to the tru k as standard.
Consequently it MUST NOT be used in flammable or
explosive areas. For further details onta t the
manufa turer.
The tru k MUST NOT be used in orrosive
atmospheres or in areas ontaining a high degree of
dust ontamination.
Safe Driving On Gradients
When differen es in levels exist, low gradient ramps
should be provided having smooth, gradual level
hanges at the top and bottom to prevent sho ks to
the load or fouling of the forks.
Do not drive a ross, turn or sta k on gradients.
Corre t gradient pro edure should be followed at all
times.
Do not park on a gradient. In an emergen y apply
the Parking Brake and ho k the wheels - but do not
leave the tru k unattended.
Note: When arrying the maximum permitted load
and the Parking Brake Lever is in the "On" position
the brakes will hold the tru k on a 10% (6º) gradient
having a smooth, dry and lean on rete surfa e.
When a load is being arried, the load should fa e
uphill. When no load is being arried the forks
should fa e downhill.
Maintenance Platforms Cages)
Sometimes known as Working Platforms are
atta hments used to raise persons to a height.
Su h platforms, the tru k used and the method of
operation should all omply with the Guidan e Note
PM28 issued by the Health & Safety Exe utive.

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Transportation Slinging Points)
There are two distin t methods of transporting a Flexi
ACiON arti ulated tru k:
If the overall height of the mast is too great to
transport the tru k upright, the tru k must be
disassembled before transportation. The
disassembly and re-assembly of the tru k is a skilled
operation and must be arried out by a ompetent
engineer from Narrow Aisle Limited, or their
authorised dealer.
Otherwise the tru k an be loaded for transportation
as a omplete tru k.
If there is a need to lift the tru k for loading or
unloading using an overhead rane, use the following
pro edure:
• Raise the battery over, dis onne t the battery
plug.
• Remove the battery over from the tru k and
store in a safe pla e to avoid damage.
• Remove the battery as des ribed in Battery
Maintenance Section, starting on page 25.
• Note: For weight of battery and tru k see the
Capa ity Plate mounted on the tru k.
• Using an odd leg hain sling or lifting beam with
4 safety hooks or sha kles with a safe working
load of 8 tonnes minimum, lo ate the hooks or
sha kles at the lifting points of the tru k, as
shown with a lifting symbol.
• Carefully raise the tru k, he king that the length
of the slings will keep the tru k horizontal. If this
is not so, lower the tru k and redu e the length of
the offending hain by an approved method.
• When the lifting/lowering is omplete, remove the
hains and repla e the battery (see Battery
Maintenance Section, starting on page 25).
• Refit the battery lid.
• Re onne t the battery.
Commissioning
Before operating the tru k for the first time, ensure
that the whole tru k is assembled by a ompetent
engineer from Narrow Aisle Limited, or their
authorised agent.
All hydrauli and ele tri al onne tions must be
he ked, espe ially those whi h have been
dis onne ted for transportation.
Some nuts and bolts must be tightened to designated
settings and the oil level of the hydrauli tank must
be he ked.
The ommissioning of the tru k in its designated
work area may now ommen e.
All this work should be arried out by Narrow Aisle
Limited engineers or their authorised agents.
Lo ated at the
top of the mast
Use handle holes in
OHG upright
or
Holes in main
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Controls Etc.

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Model Description
General
This Operator's Handbook is for The Narrow Aisle
Limited. Flexi ACiON Range.
The operation of the Flexi ACiON Range is as
follows: A battery supplies power for the tra tion
motor, hydrauli pump motor, power steering pump
motor and the ontrol panel and instruments. The
motors are ontrolled by an ele troni ontrol system.
Forward or reverse travel sele tion is ontrolled by
the Travel Dire tion Lever mounted to the right of the
operator. The A elerator Pedal ontrols travel
speed.
The tru k has an ele troni braking system in
addition to servi e brakes.
The Servi e Brake Pedal applies the hydrauli
servi e brakes at the rear wheels and uts power to
the tra tion motor. The Parking Brake is applied by a
lever situated to the right of the operator, this also
uts power to tra tion when applied.
The tru k is equipped with a multi fun tion Display
s reen (8).
Operator Protection Equipment
The Overhead Guard is intended to offer prote tion
to the operator from falling obje ts, but annot prote t
against every possible impa t. Therefore, it must not
be onsidered a substitute for good judgement and
are when handling loads. DO NOT REMOVE THE
OVERHEAD GUARD.
A Load Ba krest Extension may be installed if
required on your ma hine. Contact Narrow Aisle
Limited for details.
Controls (Refer to Illustration on previous page).
Item 1 - Capacity Plate
The Capa ity Plate is lo ated to the right of the
driving position and states the tru k designation,
rated and a tual apa ities at various lift heights and
load entres. Ensure that these safe loading
apa ities are understood before handling any loads
and are not ex eeded.
Item 2 - Seat
The operator's Seat has been hosen to minimise
fatigue and maximise omfort. Comprehensive
adjustment may be arried out to the seating
position. (Refer to illustration).
Item 2a - Seat Belt
A simple lap Seat Belt is provided for operator
prote tion. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
THAT THE SEAT BELT BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
Item 2b - Fore and Aft Adjustment
Pull this lever upwards to adjust the Fore and Aft
position of the Seat. Slide the Seat forwards or
ba kwards to the required position and release the
lever. Move the Seat slightly until the lever lat hes
into position. The Seat must be lat hed in position
before the tru k is operated.
Item 2c - Seat Back Rake Angle
To adjust the Rake Angle of the Seat Ba k, pull the
handle upwards and slide the seat ushion forwards
or ba kwards until the required angle is a hieved.
Release the lever to se ure the Seat in position.
Item 2d - Operator Weight Adjustment
To adjust the Seat to suit the weight of the operator,
push down firmly on the handle until the orre t
operator weight is indi ated. If the indi ated weight is
too great, press down firmly on the handle until it
rea hes the end of travel and allow the handle to rise
to the required weight.
Item 3 - Armrest
The Armrest hinges up to give a ess to the storage
area beneath.
Item 4 - Steering Column Adjuster
The angle of the Steering Column may be adjusted to
suit the operator. Turn the adjusting lever
anti lo kwise to release the olumn. Turn the lever
lo kwise to lo k. On e lo ked, the position of the
lever an be hanged by depressing the button in the
entre and turning. The olumn must be lo ked in
position when driving.
Item 5 - Emergency Stop
This is sited at the right hand side of the steering
olumn support for ease of a ess and is onne ted
to the tru k ele tri al system.
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The Emergen y Stop is used as a master isolator to
dis onne t the battery in an emergen y. In the
unlikely event that an ele tri al failure auses the
tru k to be ome un ontrollable, press the Red button
fully in until it lat hes. This will immobilise the tru k.
In the event of the power supply to the tru k being
interrupted, for example by operating the Emergen y
Stop, the isolator must be reset by twisting the button
ounter- lo kwise until it resets. The Key Swit h (8)
must then be turned to the 'O' position and turned
ba k to 'I' in order to re-energise the ele tri al
system.
Item 6 - Charger - Not Shown
The harger is onne ted to re harge the battery. It
must NOT be onne ted to the Battery Isolator
So ket (5). (See Battery Maintenance starting page
26).
Item 7 - Key Switch
The Key Swit h has two positions, "O" and "I". Insert
the key and turn lo kwise to the "I" position to
enable the tru k to fun tion.
Item 8 - Display Unit
• Power On Indication
When the Key Swit h (8) is turned to the "I" position,
the Display will illuminate, indi ating that the tru k is
ready for operation.
• State of Charge Indication
The battery state of harge indi ation (Battery Level)
is shown by a number of bars, ea h representing
10% of apa ity. As the battery is dis harged, the
bars will progressively redu e. When the remaining
battery harge rea hes 40%, the bars will start to
blink. When the residual harge rea hes 20%, the
battery symbol will also blink and the hydrauli
fun tions (Lift, Tilt & Sideshift) will be disabled.
Tra tion remains operational allowing the tru k to be
driven to the re harge point.
Low Battery LED - This will light when the battery
voltage is 40% or less than the nominal voltage (48v)
• Hour Meter
This shows the total number of operating hours
worked by the tru k.
• Spanner Warning
Shows that maintenan e is due or one of a number
of alarm odes. The display will indi ate the alarm
state, showing a ode orresponding to the type of
alarm. The information supplied by this display an
be extremely useful. Failures an be qui kly
identified by the Servi e Te hni ian thereby providing
the fastest solution to the problem. In this situation
note the ode number and ontroller following the
error ode (eg: A226 on PUMP) and dis ontinue use
of the tru k. Conta t Narrow Aisle Limited or your
authorised servi e agent.
• Creep Speed
Indi ates that the mast is raised above the 'free lift'
portion and the slow speed safety interlo k is
a tivated.
• Selection Keys
These are used by authorised servi e te hni ians to
amend performan e parameters.
Item 9 - Steering Wheel
The Steering Wheel is sited approximately entral to
the operator and in lined to redu e fatigue. Power
steering is fitted as standard and is a tive when the
Parking Brake is released, the operator is seated and
the steering wheel is turned. The power steering will
ut out a short while after the wheel is released. To
keep the power steering energised, keep pressure on
the wheel.
Item 10 - Travel Direction Lever
To travel forward, move the lever forward until it
lat hes into position. To travel in reverse, move the
lever in the opposite dire tion. To prevent a idents,
if a dire tion is still sele ted when the operator
dismounts the tru k, the system will automati ally
reset to neutral. Before resele ting a dire tion, the
Travel Dire tion Lever must first be returned to the
neutral ( entre) position.
This lever is also used for ele troni braking in
onjun tion with the A elerator Pedal (11). (See
Operation Section, starting on page 18).
Item 11 - Accelerator Pedal
The pedal is mounted on the ab floor and is
operated with the right foot. . This pedal is also used
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Dire tion Lever (10). (See Operation Section, starting
on page 18).
Item 12 - Service Brake Pedal
Depressing this pedal applies the servi e brakes at
the rear wheels. To prevent misuse, an in orporated
swit h disables tra tion when this pedal is
depressed. (See Starting on a Gradient page 20).
Item 13 - Parking Brake Lever
Pull this lever upwards to apply the parking brake.
Push the button on the end of the lever to release. A
swit h is in orporated in the lever to prevent steering
and tra tion when the brake is applied. (See Starting
on a Gradient, page 20).
Item 14 - Horn Button
The Horn Button is fitted to the front ele tri al over
above the Parking Brake Lever. Pressing the button
will sound the horn. An additional horn button is
lo ated to the Left side of the footplate for easier use
when reversing.
Item 15 - Lift Lever
Pull the lever to raise the forks. Push the lever to
lower the forks.
Item 16 - Mast Tilt Lever
Pull the lever to tilt the mast ba kwards. Push the
lever to tilt the mast forwards past the verti al.
(See page 18 for full details of use of t e tilt function).
Item 17 - Side Shift Lever
This lever ontrols the sideways movement of the
forks for minor positioning adjustments. Pull the
lever ba k to move the forks to the right, push the
lever forwards to move the forks to the left. Always
entralise the forks when travelling.
Item 18 - Work Lights
Work lights are added to provide additional
illumination. A swit h is fitted on the seat pan to the
left of the operator to turn the lights on/off.
Item 19 - Flashing Beacon
This is fixed to the top of the overhead guard to warn
pedestrians and other drivers that the tru k is
operational. The light is swit hed on automati ally by
the Key Swit h (8).
Blue Point Warning Light
This is fitted to proje t a blue spot of light on the floor
either behind or in front of the tru k to warn
pedestrians.
WARNING
When illuminated, do not look dire tly into the light for
extended periods. This is not deemed to be
dangerous as the natural instin t is to lose the eyes
or look away.
Options
A weatherproof ab may be fitted onsisting of a rigid
front winds reen, and a flexible fabri over around
the sides, top and rear.
Windscreen Wiper Optional) - Not Shown
This is a tivated by a swit h on the rear of the
winds reen wiper motor over.
CAUTION
Do not operate the windscreen wiper when the
windscreen is dry. Permanent marking of the
surface will result.
Height Override Switch Optional) - Not Shown
When the forks rea h a predetermined height the
hydrauli fun tions are disabled to prevent overhead
ollisions. To operate the hydrauli fun tions further
it is ne essary to turn the height override key swit h
to the 'ON' position (or operate the push button) then
operate the appropriate lever. In these
ir umstan es the operator must take are to avoid
olliding with lights, roof trusses or other
obstru tions.
Turning the height override key swit h to the 'ON'
position below height ut-out will result in the loss of
all hydrauli fun tions.
Item 20 – Seat Latch
This lat h retains the seat pan and prevents it rising
inadvertently. To release the lat h, remove the
battery lid and rea h under the seat pan, to lo ate the
ir ular handle. Pull this to allow the lat h to
disengage and tilt the seat ba k a small amount.
Withdraw your hand before tilting the seat further.
The lat h engages automati ally when the seat is
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Other Options
Keypad Entry Electronic Code
Switch ECS)
Indication Lamps LED’s)
In normal operating mode, the red LED will flash
ea h time a orre t keystroke o urs. To indi ate the
swit h is ON, the green LED is a tivated.
When the ECS is in the programming mode, the red
LED is on. Now the green LED will indi ate a orre t
keystroke.
User Pin Codes
Up to 15 individual PIN odes an be programmed.
Ea h PIN ode onsists of at least 4 and a maximum
of 8 digits.
To be sure no a idental keystrokes remain, press
the CE key before entering your PIN ode. Terminate
your PIN ode with the ON/OFF key to swit h ON.
On e the swit h is a tivated it an be turned OFF by
pressing the ON/OFF key again. The swit h will be
turned OFF immediately.
If an in orre t PIN ode is entered just press the CE
key and restart entering the orre t PIN ode
followed by the ON/OFF key.
Master Pin Code
With the master ode you an program all PIN odes
and also the swit h OFF delay. Keep your personal
master ode in a safe pla e.
WARNING: If the master ode is forgotten or
lost, the ECS an not be reprogrammed and
must be returned for resetting. The ost for
resetting will be harged.
For supervisors instru tions, onta t Narrow Aisle
Limited.
Switch Off Delay
It is possible to onfigure the swit h to turn OFF after
being swit hed ON for the programmed number of
minutes. If onne ted through the seat swit h, the
ECS will shut down after the programmed delay
whi h starts when the driver leaves the seat.
For supervisor’s instru tions, onta t Narrow Aisle
Limited.
Pyroban System 4000
A tru k may be fitted with Pyroban System 4000 if it
is operated in hazardous areas. To operate a vehi le
fitted with this system it is ne essary to follow the
following start-up sequen e.
• Insert key and turn fully lo kwise, release and
allow to return to the ON position. This will
a tivate the System 4000.
• The System 4000 display will show the progress
of the start-up sequen e.
• When requested to do so by the System 4000,
operate the gas bottle test valve to enable a
suffi ient amount of gas into the gas sensing
head.
• The System 4000 will indi ate when the gas test
is omplete and the gas is being purged from the
system.
• When the sequen e is ompleted satisfa torily
the System 4000 will display SYSTEM OK. The
tru k an now be operated.
• Any other fault ode MUST be reported to your
Pyroban Trained Engineer.
Note: Tru ks fitted with a Pyroban system MUST
only be maintained or repaired by Pyroban Trained
Personnel.
For further information on any of the above options
please onta t the manufa turer.