Lift-rite Ss45 Manual

Owner’s Manual, Operating

Instructions Manual, and

Replacement Parts Manual

Lift-Rite Hand Pallet Trucks

Model SS45

This publication, 1188027B, applies to the Lift-Rite Hand Pallet Truck, Model SS45 and to all subsequent

releases of this product until otherwise indicated in new editions. Changes occur periodically to the

information in this publication.

To order additional copies of this manual, part number 1188027B, contact your local authorized Lift-Rite

Sales and Service Center.

If you need assistance with your lift truck, contact your local authorized Lift-Rite Sales and Service Center.

For more information please visit www.liftrite.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2

DELIVERY INSPECTION 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2

SAFETY PROCEDURES 3

DAILY INSPECTION 3

MAINTENANCE 4

TROUBLESHOOTING 6

COMPLETE HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY 8

MODEL SS45 CHASSIS DIAGRAM 10

RECYCLE YOUR OLD LIFT-RITE PARTS 12

HAND PALLET TRUCK WARRANTY 13

SELECTED OSHA REGULATIONS FOR LIFT TRUCKS 14

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Always follow your facility’s rules regarding wearing Personal Protective Equipment such as safety

shoes and protective glasses whenever operating, working with, or assembling or dismantling

hand pallet trucks.

DELIVERY INSPECTION

Visually inspect hand pallet truck frame components and hydraulic unit for damage during

shipment by carrier. If damage is evident, notify delivering carrier immediately and file necessary

claims. Test the hand pallet truck pump for proper operation.

If the hydraulic pump does not respond to movement of the handle, an air lock may have

developed during shipping. To remedy this, go to the user friendly TROUBLESHOOTING

guide in this manual.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

(Read and understand prior to using this product)

To raise the load, push

down on the fingertip

control. Pump the

handle to raise the

load from the floor.

NOTE:

The neutral position

disengages the pump from

the lifting mechanism. This

frees the handle, which

makes pulling loads easier. In

addition, the pump is not

subject to shock pressures

while the truck is in motion.

To lower the load, pull

up on the fingertip

control.

For free handle

movement, place the

fingertip control in the

neutral position.

SAFETY PROCEDURES

(Read and understand prior to using this product)

• Read and obey all labels on this product. If you have any questions about these, ask your

supervisor.

• Do not operate this hand pallet truck unless you are authorized and trained to do so.

• Never overload your hand pallet truck. Stay within its rated capacity.

• Do not operate this truck if damaged or not in proper working order.

• Distribute the load evenly on the forks. Do not concentrate loads at one point or load one fork

more than the other.

• When the load impairs visibility, the hand pallet lift truck should be pulled and not pushed.

•Alwayslook where you are operating. Keep a clear view.

• Only handle loads on flat level surfaces. Do not use a loaded truck on inclines or declines.

• Never carry passengers.

• Never put your feet, hands, or any other body part under the frame assembly.

• Always yield right of way to pedestrians.

• Do not allow your hand pallet truck to drop from one level to another. Even a drop of 1 in.

(25 mm) more than doubles the effective load momentarily and results in a loading that can

bend or break components.

• Move loads only with the hand pallet truck in its lowest position.

•Alwaysmake sure that the load is stable before moving to eliminate the opportunity for load

shift.

• Use extreme care when rounding corners. Too fast a speed could cause a hand pallet lift truck to

tip. If loaded, the load could shift and fall.

• When not in use, fully lower the forks.

DAILY INSPECTION

At the start of your shift, check the items listed below. Report any malfunction or unsafe conditions

to your supervisor. Do not use this product until it is repaired.

CHECK

POINTS Steering

Hydraulic

System Wheels

Chassis/

Handle

Lifting/

Lowering Labels

ACTION Check full

rotation

Check for

excessive oil

on exterior

and check for

function

Check for wear,

damage, and

remove debris

Check for

damage and

remove debris

Check for

function

Check for

readability

MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION

All pivot points are equipped with permanently lubricated bushings and bearings. To increase

bearing life, it is recommended that a few drops of light machine oil be applied at each pivot point

every 3 months. The thrust plate is equipped with three grease fittings. Apply grease under normal

conditions every 3 months.

PUSH BAR LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT

If the forks do not rise evenly at the tips, or the roller levers begin to drag on the floor, the following

adjustment is necessary:

SS45 MODEL

• Turn the hand pallet truck over so that the underside of the forks are accessible.

• Remove one locking pin (179415) with a 3/16 in. punch.

• Remove the bushing (179335) from the bracket.

• Adjust the bolts (179328). Turn counterclockwise to raise the fork tips and clockwise to lower

the fork tips.

• Replace the bushing (17933), through the bolt, and replace the locking pin (179415).

• When adjusted properly, the forks should be 3 in. low height from ground level in the

lowered position.

MAINTENANCE (CONT.)

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Your hydraulic system is maintenance free. Do not add hydraulic oil unless there is, or was, a leak.

Use ISO VG 15 grade hydraulic oil or equal for SS45 model trucks. Other oils, fluids, or solvents may

damage your hydraulic system. If you suspect additional oil is required, follow these steps:

1. Check for and fix any possible oil leaks.

2. Lower the truck and load with 600 lbs. (272 kg) (approximate).

3. Pump the truck to its maximum lift height.

4. Measure the vertical height of the exposed piston (215030) and refer to the chart below.

ADDING OIL (IF REQUIRED)

1. Place and secure the truck on its right side (release valve facing the floor).

2. Pull up on the release lever (173754) and extend the lift piston fully.

3. Remove screw (176223) and add the amount of oil determined by the chart in step 4.

4. Reinstall screw (176223) but do not tighten. Leave a 1/32 in. gap.

5. Pull up on the release lever (173754) and collapse the lift piston until oil starts to

ooze from the screw.

CAUTION! - It is extremely important that step 5 is performed. Other-

wise, air in the pump can force out the wiper seal (20066). Take care

when adding oil not to introduce impurities into the hydraulic system.

6. Tighten the screw (176223) fully and return the truck upright.

Distance (inches) 5-1/8 in. 4-3/4 in. 4-3/8 in. 4 in. 3-1/2 in. 3-1/8 in. 2-3/4 in. 2-3/8 in.

Oil to add (Fl. Oz.) 0 2.7 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.4 4.7

TROUBLESHOOTING

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION

Pump does not lift load. An air lock in the hydraulic

system.

Pull up on the lift/lower lever and hold

while pumping the handle 8 to 10 times

to bleed air from the system.

Lifting, neutral, and lowering

do not function properly.

Chain anchor out of adjustment. Turn the nut on the chain anchor

clockwise until the pumping action,

while in neutral, does not raise forks.

Forks raise and sink with

pump action.

Dirt or foreign particle is caught

in the cone valve seat.

Pull up on the lift/lower lever and hold

while pumping the handle 8 to 10 times

to purge the valve system.

Pump does not lift load to

the complete raised height.

Pump is low on oil. Check for and fix any leaks. Then add oil

as instructed in the MAINTENANCE

section.

Forks are not lowering

completely.

Push jam nut is loose. Push bars

require adjustment.

Refer to Push Bar Linkage Adjustment

in the MAINTENANCE section.

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COMPLETE HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

PART

NO.

1HANDLE COMPLETE 1175769

2 PACKING SET (INCLUDES:

ITEMS 21, 22, AND 25)

1 129882

3WHEEL, NYLON

(COMPLETE)

2161804

WHEEL, POLY

(COMPLETE)

2 161806

11 HANDLE 1177115

12 HYDRAULIC UNIT

(COMPLETE)

1 180852

13 PISTON 17575615

14 PLATE, PRESSURE 1 179346

15 RING, LOCKING 1179666

16 FITTING, GREASE 1 179334

17 PIN, LOCKING 2179414

18 BEARING, BALL 1 179345

19 PIN, LOCKING 1166246

20 BALL 1 20065

21 WASHER 147050

22 O-RING 1 22032

23 BODY, VALVE 1179384

24 SPRING 1 47071

25 U-RING 122318

26 GUIDE 1 49513

27 PISTON 1179385

28 BALL 1 179383

29 CONE, VALVE 147049

30 SPRING 1 39106

31 WASHER 137218

32 SCREW 1 176223

33 U-RING 121065

34 RING, SEALING 1 7500105

35 PISTON (COMPLETE) 1209911

36 SPRING 1 166241

39 SEALING 120066

40 NUT 1 49918

41 INSERT 147997

42 HOUSING 1 164675

43 RING, LOCKING 1179412

44 BEARING, BALL 1 166257

45 WASHER 147995

46 RING, LOCKING 1 28571

47 NUT, CLIP 1165197

48 NUT 1 158452

49 ARM, LOWERING 1165198

50 PIN, LOCKING 1 166246

51 BUSHING 1182768

52 CYLINDER, PUMP 1 179379

53 AXLE 1 129208

54 PIN, LOCKING 1 28578

55 BUSHING 2182769

56 AXLE 2 49886

58 LEVER 1173754

59 BALL 2 166272

60 SLEEVE 1165194

61 SPRING 1 165195

62 PIN, LOCKING 17508787

65 PIN, LOCKING 1 20101

66 U-RING 122034

67 GUIDE 1 47039

68 WASHER 1153487

69 SCREW 1 179381

70 BAR, VALVE (COMPLETE) 1129206

77 PIN, LOCKING 2 28572

78 O-RING 121024

79 CAP, HUB 2 156623

80 BEARING 4210062

81 AXLE 1 179347

82 WASHER 1179342

83 RING, LOCKING 2 158809

84 ROLLER 1165196

85 RING 1 137020

86 BUSHING 1209932

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

PART

NO.

MODEL SS45 CHASSIS DIAGRAM

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO.

1AXLE, TORSION TUBE (20.5 IN. WIDE TRUCK) 149882

AXLE, TORSION TUBE (27 IN. WIDE TRUCK) 1 51501

2PIN, LOCKING 1179414

3 EAR - LEFT 2 179326

4EAR - RIGHT 2179325

5 CLAMP 2 179667

6AXLE 2179670

7 SPACER 2 172862

8ROLLER, ENTRY 247150

9 NUT 2 179671

10 PIN, LOCKING 4179416

15 BUSHING 2 47617

16 PIN, LOCKING 2179415

17 BUSHING 2 179335

18 BOLT, ARM (COMPLETE) 2179328

19 FITTING, GREASE 9 179334

20 TORSION TUBE (20.5 IN. WIDE TRUCK) 1179324

TORSION TUBE (27 IN. WIDE TRUCK) 1 179332

21 BUSHING 430023

22 WASHER 2 179327

23 PUSH ROD (48 IN. FORK) 2179375-122

24 ROLLER, NYLON LOAD (COMPLETE) 2 167598

25 BEARING, BALL 4210061

26 AXLE (COMPLETE) 2 179393

27 AXLE 2131676

28 WHEEL 4 159280

29 BUSHING 451805

30 FORK, WHEEL 2 179387

31 PIN, LOCKING 4179415

38 BUSHING 4 47117

39 AXLE 2179329

RECYCLE YOUR OLD LIFT-RITE PARTS

Chassis Steel

Roller suspension Steel

Bushings Brass

Grease fittings Steel

Rollers Nylon, polyurethane

Hydraulic body Steel

Thrust plate Steel

Handle Steel, nylon

Wheel Nylon, polyurethane, rubber

Bushings Brass

Hydraulic oil Disposal in accordance with local regulations

Assembly parts Steel, brass, nylon, rubber, polyurethane, polyamide

HAND PALLET TRUCK WARRANTY

The Lift-Rite Hand Pallet Truck, Model SS45, is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a

period of one (1) year for the hydraulic pump and truck chassis, and six (6) months for wearable components

from date of installation.

Wearable Components include but are not limited to:

• Wheels, Rollers, Bearings and Brake Cable

• Oilite Bearings and Bushings

Components found to be defective by an authorized Lift-Rite Sales and Service Center during the warranty

period will be replaced or repaired as indicated above. Replacement components installed during the defined

period set forth above, are warranted for the balance of the applicable truck warranty period, or 90 days,

whichever is longer. Additionally, freight charges for parts involved in the replacement or repair of a defective

component will be paid by Lift-Rite, provided that the replacement or repair is made by an authorized Lift-Rite

Sales and Service Center. Labor or miscellaneous costs involved in the replacement of any components

determined to be defective are not covered. Local taxes, if any, are excluded.

This warranty is void in the event of defects or damage caused by misuse, abuse, or accident. Any truck used in

an application where the unit is operating in water or subjected to fluid or chemicals is NOT covered under any

warranty.

This warranty does not cover oil leaks, adjustments, or loose hardware.

Lift-Rite reserves the right to make changes and improvements in design without making changes to

previously manufactured vehicles.

Notwithstanding any other language contained herein, this warranty is expressly voided without any further

notice if any modification is made to the Lift-Rite equipment, or if additional components or devices are added

to the Lift-Rite equipment, without prior approval having been granted in writing by Lift-Rite.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR

STATUTORY. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE. In no event shall Lift-Rite be liable for incidental, special, or

consequential damages.

SELECTED OSHA REGULATIONS FOR LIFT TRUCKS

Note: Some or all of the following may not be applicable to your hand pallet lift truck.

The use of forklift trucks in the workplace is governed by various regulations. In the United States, the Federal

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued regulations which cover the majority of workplaces.

In addition, several states have implemented regulations which apply instead of the Federal regulations.

Check with your local OSHA office or provincial Labor Bureau to confirm which regulations govern your workplace.

Because of their wide applicability, this section of your manual lists several parts of the Federal OSHA regulations that

might be of particular importance to your workplace.

The full text of the Federal regulations can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations at 29 CFR Section 1910.178.

The following citations are followed by a reference to the appropriate subparagraph of the regulations.

• Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or

user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation and maintenance instruction plates, tags

or decals shall be changed accordingly. (a) (3)

• The user shall see that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition. (a) (6)

• The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered

industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in

this paragraph. (l) (1) (i)

• Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer

shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph. (l) (1) (ii)

• Trainees may operate a powered industrial truck only under the direct supervision of persons who have the

knowledge, training, and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence and where such operation

does not endanger the trainee or other employees. (l) (2) (i) (A) (B)

• Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g. lecture, discussion, interactive computer

learning, videotape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical

exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator’s performance in the workplace. (l) (2) (B) (ii)

[Editorial Note: For required training program content, refer to (l) (3) (i) (A-M) and (l) (3) (ii) (A-I).]

• Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, shall be conducted as required by

paragraph (l) (4) (ii) to ensure that the operator has the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered

industrial truck safely. (l) (4) (i)

• An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator’s performance shall be conducted at least once every three

years. (l) (4) (iii)

• The employer shall certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The

certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the

identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation. (l) (6)

• The employer shall prohibit arms or legs from being placed between the uprights of the mast or outside the running

lines of the truck. (m) (4)

• Brakes shall be set and wheel blocks shall be in place to prevent movement of trucks, trailers or railroad cars while

loading or unloading. Fixed jacks may be necessary to support a semitrailer when the trailer is not coupled to a

tractor. The flooring of trucks, trailers, and railroad cars shall be checked for breaks and weakness before they are

driven onto. (m) (7)

• Only approved industrial trucks shall be used in hazardous locations. (m) (11)

• All traffic regulations shall be observed, including authorized plant speed limits. A safe distance shall be

maintained approximately three truck lengths from the truck ahead, and the truck shall be kept under control at

all times. (n) (1)

• The driver shall be required to slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and other locations where vision is

obstructed. If the load being carried obstructs forward view, the driver shall be required to travel with the load

trailing. (n) (4)

• Under all travel conditions the truck shall be operated at a speed that permits it to be brought to a stop in a safe

manner. (n) (8)

• Stunt driving and horseplay shall not be permitted. (n) (9)

• If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck

shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition. (p) (1)

• Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition shall be removed from service. All repairs shall

be made by authorized personnel. (q) (1)

• All parts of any such industrial truck requiring replacement shall be replaced only by parts equivalent as to safety

with those used in the original design. (q) (5)

• Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the

examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the truck. Such examination shall be made at

least daily. Where powered industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each

shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected. (q) (7)

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