Kfi Act203 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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KFI Products - Kappers Fabricating, Inc., Spring Valley, MN USA

MODEL #ACT203

ACTUATOR

Made in China - REV 20200930

MODEL #ACT203 ACTUATOR TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Definitions... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Important Safety Instructions.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Service parts.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Kit Components.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .8

Warranty .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11

MODEL #ACT203 ACTUATOR INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a KFI Products

Actuator (Kappers Fabricating, Inc.). KFI designs, builds,

and supports all of our products to strict specifications

and guidelines. With proper product knowledge, safe

use, and regular maintenance, this product should bring

years of satisfying service. Every effort has been made to

ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information

in this manual at the time of publication, and we reserve

the right to change, alter and/or improve the product and

this document at any time without prior notice.

Since KFI highly values how our products are designed,

manufactured, operated and are serviced, and also highly

value your safety and the safety of others, we would like

you to take the time to review this product manual and

other product materials thoroughly and be fully aware and

knowledgeable of the assembly, operation, dangers and

maintenance of the product before use. Fully familiarize

yourself, and make sure others who plan on operating the

product fully familiarize themselves too, with the proper

safety and operation procedures before each use. Please

always exercise common sense and always err on the

side of caution when operating the product to ensure no

accident, property damage, or injury occurs. We want

you to continue to use and be satisfied with your KFI

product for years to come.

When contacting KFI about parts and/or service, you will

need to supply the complete model and serial numbers of

your product. Transcribe the information found on your

product’s nameplate label to the table below.

KFI TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM

1-877-346-2050 Option #2

MODEL NUMBER

ACT203

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

PURCHASE LOCATION

SAFETY DEFINITIONS

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your

attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and

their explanations, deserve your careful attentions and

understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves

eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they

give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention

measures.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE indicates information considered important,

but not hazard-related (e.g., messages relating to

property damage or physical injury).

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

MODEL #ACT203 ACTUATOR IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Cancer and Reproductive Harm -

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

WARNING

Do not exceed the rated capcacity.

DANGER

Do not use this actuator for lifting or moving people

or animals.

DANGER

Keep yourself and others a safe distance to the side

of the actuator when in use.

DANGER

Never step over or near an actuator under load.

WARNING

The actuator may break before the motor stalls.

MODEL #ACT203 ACTUATOR IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS

The KFI Actuator, plow system, including the

blade and push tube, is designed to be used

with UTV applications. Due to the size and

weight of the machine, failing to follow the

below safety rules will greatly increase the

chances of damaging your actuator, plow sys-

tem, machine and/or winch (if applicable). KFI

will not be liable for any bending of materials

as it is not caused by imperfections or defects

in the material but by failing to follow these

safety rules:

• Do not exceed 5 MPH, even with the

blade raised.

• Before every use make sure that all

nuts and bolts are tightened per instal-

lation instructions.

• Never operate this KFI product with

missing or damaged parts.

• Drive slowly over bumpy and rough

terrain, driving fast could cause dam-

age to actuator and/or (if applicable)

plow.

• Never raise the plow above point of

contact as it could cause damage to

machine, actuator or winch (if appli-

cable).

• Always perform regular inspections

and maintenance on plow system and

hardware before use.

• Operate with extreme caution on

slopes, steep grades, and rough ter-

rain.

• Be aware of any possible hidden ob-

jects under the snow.

• Do not ram the blade into the snow

pile.

Kappers Fabricating, Inc. (KFI) warrants to the

original purchaser that the product is free from

defects in materials and workmanship for a

period of one (1) year from the original date

of purchase. We will repair or replace, at our

discretion, parts found to be defective due to

materials or workmanship. This warranty is

subject to the following limitations and exclu-

sions:

Commercial Use: The warranty period for any

product used for commercial or rental is limit-

ed to ninety (90) days from the date of original

purchase.

Limitations: This warranty applies only to prod-

ucts which have been properly assembled, ad-

justed, and operated in accordance with the

instructions contained within this manual. This

warranty does not apply to any product of Kap-

pers Fabricating, Inc. that has been subject to

alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly

or installation, or shipping damage.

Exclusions: Excluded from this warranty are

normal wear, normal adjustments, and normal

maintenance.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIM-

ITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED

HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRANTIES.

THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE

ONLY WARRANTY. THERE ARE NO OTHER

WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN-

CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FIT-

NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

MODEL #ACT203 ACTUATOR CONTROLS AND FEATURES

MODEL #ACT203 ACTUATOR SERVICE PARTS

Item # Part # Description Qty

1 ACT-0010 ACT-0010 ACTUATOR 1

2 ACT-0001 SHAFT REPLACEMENT KIT- 40mm CYC,203mm STROKE w/

SEALS 1

3 ACT-0002 END SEAL REPLACEMENT KIT - 40mm CYC w/SEALS 1

4 ACT-0003 ROD END REPLACEMENT - M14x2 1

5 ACT-0004 MOTOR REPLACEMENT- TG12V HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR 1

6 ACT-0005 HYDRAULIC FULID 46L-HV LOW TEMPERATURE OIL 1

ACTUATOR SERVICE PARTS LIST

MODEL #ACT203 ACTUATOR KIT COMPONENTS

Item # Qty. Description

1 1 ACT-0010 ACTUATOR

2 2 M14-2.00 X 80 HEX BOLT GR8.8 ZINC

3 12 M14 FLAT WASHER ZINC

4 2 M14 x 2.00 HEX NUT NYLOCK ZINC

Kit Components:

MODEL #ACT203 ACTUATOR WARRANTy

Contact Information

Address

KFI Products

Winch Customer Service

P.O. Box 32

721 Sata Drive

Spring Valley, MN 55975

Corporate:

Kappers Fabricating Inc.

1015 Industrial Dr.

P.O. Box 32

Spring Valley, MN 55975

Warranty

Customer Service

Mon – Thur 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CST/CDT)

Fri 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CST/CDT)

Toll Free: 1-877-346-2050 Option #1

Fax no.: 1-507-346-2010

[email protected]

Technical Service

Mon – Thur 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CST/CDT)

Fri 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CST/CDT)

Toll Free: 1-877-346-2050 Option #2

[email protected]

Agreement

By purchasing and/or using any item from KFI and/or its parent company, the purchaser acknowledges

to be at least 18 years of age. Purchaser also acknowledges that actuator products are inherently dan-

gerous and hazardous, and that use of the product involves the risk and danger of serious bodily injury

including, but not limited to, disability, paralysis, dismemberment and death. Additional risks may exist

that may not be readily foreseeable.

Purchaser agrees to comply with all applicable laws governing the use of the product, and to observe

all appropriate safety precautions, including the wearing of appropriate protective gear and clothing, and

operating the product safely and under safe conditions.

Purchaser fully accepts and assumes responsibility for all such risks, losses, costs, and damages

incurred as a result of the use of the product, whether by purchaser or anyone using the product with or

without purchaser’s permission.

Your purchase of the product shall constitute your release and indemnity in favor of KFI and/or or

its parent company, its shareholders, officers, directors and employees from any and all claims or

injuries of every kind resulting from use or operation of the product, including costs and attorney’s fees

incurred in connection therewith.

MODEL #ACT203 ACTUATOR WARRANTy

Please register your product with Kappers Fabricating, Inc. (KFI) within fifteen (15) days of purchase to assist us in handling any warranty issues that may arise

by filling out this Registration card and submitting it with a copy of your sales receipt from one of KFI’s official resellers. Failure to complete and return this

Registration card does not diminish your warranty rights.

Please refer to the above section for complete terms of this warranty.

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE

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