probst PW-III User manual

5110.0011
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GB
Operating Instructions
Translation of original operating instructions
Pallet-Cart
PW-III

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durch den Händler/Importeur organisiert werden kann.
Please note that the product may not be used / put into operation without these operating
instructions in the national language. If you did not receive operating instructions in your national
language with the delivery of the product, please contact us. In countries of the EU / EFTA we will
send them to you free of charge. For countries outside the EU / EFTA, we will be pleased to provide
you with an offer for an operating manual in the national language if the translation cannot be
organised by the dealer/importer.

Contents
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Contents
1EC-Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................................... 3
2General.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Authorized use................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Survey and construction ................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Technical Data................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.3.1 Technical Characteritics............................................................................................................................. 5
3Safety...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Safety symbols................................................................................................................................................6
3.2 Safety Marking................................................................................................................................................6
3.3 Definition skilled worker / specialist .............................................................................................................. 7
3.4 Personal safety requirements ........................................................................................................................ 7
3.5 Protective equipment..................................................................................................................................... 7
3.6 Accident prevention ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3.7 Function Control.............................................................................................................................................8
3.7.1 General .......................................................................................................................................................8
4Adjustments and operating .................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Adjustments....................................................................................................................................................8
4.2 Operating ........................................................................................................................................................9
4.2.1 Filling Hydraulic Oil....................................................................................................................................9
5Maintenance and care ..........................................................................................................................................10
5.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.1.1 Mechanical .................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Trouble shooting .......................................................................................................................................... 10
5.3 Repairs ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.4 Safety procedures ......................................................................................................................................... 11
5.5 Hints to the type plate...................................................................................................................................12
5.6 Hints to the renting/leasing of PROBST devices ..........................................................................................12

EC-Declaration of Conformity
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1EC-Declaration of Conformity
Description:
Type:
Order number:
Pallet-Cart
PW-III
5110.0011
Manufacturer:
Probst GmbH
Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 6
71729 Erdmannhausen, Germany
[email protected]
www.probst-handling.de
The machine described above complies with the relevant requirements of the following EU directives:
EC-machinery directive 2006/42/EC
The following standards and technical specifications were used:
DIN EN ISO 12100
Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction (ISO 12100:2010)
DIN EN ISO 13857
Safety of machinery - safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2008)
Authorized person for EC-documentation:
Name: J. Holderied
Address: Probst GmbH; Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 6; 71729 Erdmannhausen, Germany
Signature, information to the subscriber:
Erdmannhausen, 25.07.2018..........................................................................
(M. Probst, Managing director)

General
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2General
2.1 Authorized use
The device pallet cart (PW III) exclusively suitable for transporting of stone slabs (on pallets) on a building site
(on even ground). Underride the pallets sidewise.
The device (PW III) may only be used on sloping locations with not more than 15° (slope) and if the conditions on
the area allows a safety handling with this device.
The ground must be able to carry the full weight.
The device (PW III) can set by itself on sloping locations and cause considerable damages, if it is not sufficiently
fixed.
The load capacity of the device is not allowed to cross over!
The device (PW III) is equipped with no parking brake.
For this reason it is absolutely necessary that the device is fixed with sloping location additionally with brake
blocks.
When lowering the load pay attention. Danger of squeezing the feet!
Therefore, always keep distance. In particular, children are at risk.
NOT ALLOWED ACTIVITIES:
Unauthorized alterations of the device and the use of any self-made additional equipment could cause
danger and are therefore forbidden!
Never exceed the carrying capacity and the nominal width/nominal size of the device.
All unauthorized transportations with the device are not allowed:
Transportation of people and animals.
Transportation of other loads and materials than described in this manual.
Never suspend any goods with ropes, chains or similar at the device.
The device is only designed for the use specified in this documentation.
Every other use is not authorized and is forbidden!
All relevant safety regulations, corresponding legal regulations, especially regulations of the declaration
of conformity, and additional local health and safety regulations have to be observed.
Prior to every operation the user must ensure that:
The equipment is suited to the intended operation, the functioning and the working condition of the
equipment is examined, and the load is suitable to be handled.
Any doubts about instructions should be raised with the manufacturer prior to use.

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2.2 Survey and construction
Abb.1
1
Handle
2
Lever for lifting cylinder
3
Gabelholmen (einstellbar)
2.3 Technical Data
Type:
Max. Pallet Length
Distance between forks
Carrying capacity
Dead weight
PW III
1.250 mm [49˝]
adjustable
1.500 kg [3,300 lbs]
195 kg [430 lbs]
2.3.1 Technical Characteritics
Maximum Load Height:
Maximum Pallet Width:
Width:
Lenght:
Height:
200 mm
1263 mm
1615 mm
1400 mm
800 mm
Tyre pressure:
Hydraulic oil volume:
Types of oil:
Large 3,5 kg/cm2(min. 2,7 / max. 3 bar
Small 2 kg/cm2
Cylinder blue/black 0,5 l
Cylinder grey 0,3 l
SAE 10 Hydra; SHELL Tellus Oil 37;
HOUGHTON HD 22,5

Safety
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3Safety
3.1 Safety symbols
Danger to life!
Identifies imminent hazard. If you do not avoid the hazard, death or severe injury will result.
Hazardous situation!
Identifies a potentially hazardous situation. If you do not avoid the situation, injury or damage to property
can result.
Prohibition!
Identifies imminent a prohibition. If you do not avoid the prohibition, death and severe injury, or damage to
property will result.
Important informations or useful tips for use.
3.2 Safety Marking
WARNING SIGN
Symbol
Meaning
Order-No.:
Size:
Danger of squeezing the hands.
2904.0221
2904.0220
2904.0107
30 mm
50 mm
80 mm
REGULATORY SIGN
Symbol
Meaning
Order-No.:
Size:
Each operator must have read and understood the operating
instructions (and all safety instructions).
2904.0665
2904.0666
30 mm
50 mm

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3.3 Definition skilled worker / specialist
Only skilled workers or specialists are allowed to carry out the installation-, maintenance-, and repair work on this device!
Skilled workers or specialists must have for the following points (if it applies for
this device), the necessary professional knowledge.
for mechanic
for hydraulics
for pneumatics
for electrics
3.4 Personal safety requirements
Each operator must have read and understood the operating instructions (and all safety instructions).
Only qualified, authorized personal is allowed to operate the device and all devices which are connected
(lifting device/carrier).
The manual guiding is only allowed for devices with handles.
3.5 Protective equipment
The protective equipment must consist, according to the safety regulations
of the following parts:
Protective clothing
Safety gloves
Safety shoes
3.6 Accident prevention
The workplace has to be covered for unauthorized persons, especially children.
Take care in case of thunderstorm!
The workplace has to be sufficiently illuminated.
Take care with handling wet, dirty and not solidified components.
The working with the device in case of atmospheric editions under 3 °C (37,5 °F) is forbidden!
Because the goods could be fall down caused by dampness or freezing.

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3.7 Function Control
3.7.1 General
Before using the device check the functions and the working condition.
Maintenance and lubrication are only permitted when device is shut down!
Do not use the device, until all faults which can cause safety hazards are removed.
If there are any cracks, splits or damaged parts on any parts of the device, immediately stop using it.
The operating instructions must be available at the workplace every time.
Do not remove the type plate of the machine.
Unrecognisable information signs (such as regulatory or prohibition signs) must be replaced.
4Adjustments and operating
4.1 Adjustments
Before using the device (PW III) adjust the forks (3) according to the corresponding distance.
The forks (3) are displaceable and can so be adjusted stepless.
Abb. 1
3
Forks

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4.2 Operating
For a slowly lowering of the forks (3) activate the lever II at the hydraulic cylinder anti-clockwise .
As soon as the forks (3) are lowered adequate, the PW III can be positioned under the pallet.
To raise the load (pallet) move the elevating lever I from position 1 to position 2 and the back again until
the required height is reached (maximum height 200 mm).
Regard, that this action only occur lever II should be in position 1 for it to work correctly.
Transport the device (PW III) with the pallet to the place of destination and lower the pallet slowly, by
opening (anti clockwise) the hydraulic lever II.
When lowering the load pay attention. Danger of squeezing the feet!
Therefore, always keep distance. In particular, children are at risk.
The device (PW III) is equipped with no parking brake.
For this reason it is absolutely necessary that the device is fixed with sloping location additionally with brake
blocks.
Fig. 2
Lower the device (PW III) Regard, when it is not in operation - to raise the life time of the hydraulic.
4.2.1 Filling Hydraulic Oil
If the oil cylinder needs to be topped up, the following steps should be followed:
Lower the forks (37Fig.1) of the Pallet Truck by turning the lever II anti-clockwise.
Loosen the Allen M8 screw situated on the cylinder (see Fig.2) and top up the oil through the hole until it
overflows.

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5Maintenance and care
5.1 Maintenance
To ensure the correct function, safety and service life of the device the following points must be executed in
the maintenance interval.
Used only original spare parts, otherwise the warranty expires.
All operations may only be made in unpressurised, electro less and closed state of the device!
5.1.1 Mechanical
SERVICE INTERVAL
Maintenance work
First inspection after
25 operating hours
Control and tighten all screws and connections.
(The implementation is only allowed by an expert).
All 50 operating hours
Tighten all screws and connections (take care that the tightening torques according to
the property class of the screws are observed).
Check all existing safety elements (such as linchpins) for perfect function and replace
defective safety elements. 1)
Check all joints, bolts, guidance’s and gears for correct function, if necessary adjust or
replace it.
Check all grippers (if available) for signs of wear.
Grease all slidings (if available) when the device is in opened position with a spatula.
Grease all grease nipples (if available) with a grease gun.
Minimum 1x per year
(at rough conditions shorten the
interval)
Check of all the suspension parts, bolts and straps. Check for corrosion and safety by an
expert.
1)
5.2 Trouble shooting
ERROR
CAUSE
REPAIR
The pallet cart cannot be
raised
Valve is opened
Close valve (lever II)
The pallet cart cannot be
lowered
Valve defective
Check valve (lever II) and exchange it if
necessary.
The pallet cart is difficult
controllable.
Steering bearing is defective.
Tyre pressure is to low.
Check the steering bearing.
Check tyre pressure.

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5.3 Repairs
Only persons with the appropriate knowledge and ability are allowed to repair the device.
Before the device is used again, it has to be checked by an expert.
5.4 Safety procedures
It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the device is checked by an expert in periods of
max. 1 year and all recognized errors are removed (see BGR 500).
The corresponding legal regulations and the regulations of the declaration of conformity have to be
observed!
We recommend that after checking the device, the badge “Safety checked” is put on the device.
(Order-No.: 2904.0056+inspection sticker with date).
You can receive these badges from us.
The check by an expert must be proved!
Device
Year
Date
Expert
Company

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5.5 Hints to the type plate
Type, serial-number and production year are very important for the identification of your device. If you need
information to spare-parts, warranty or other specific details please refer to this information.
The maximum carrying capacity/working load limit (WLL) is the maximum load which can be handled with
the device. Do not exceed this carrying capacity/working load limit (WLL).
If you use the device in combination with other lifting equipment (Crane, chain hoist, forklift truck,
excavator) consider the deadweight of the device.
Example:
5.6 Hints to the renting/leasing of PROBST devices
With every renting/leasing of PROBST devices the original operating instructions must be included
unconditionally (in deviation of the users country's language, the respective translations of the original
operating instructions must be delivered additionally)!

HYDRAULIC OF PALLET TRUCK H-2. SPARE PARTS
Nº CODE DESIGNATION
1 030800 Piston
2 030100 Hydraulic stiff
3 032100 Prisoner
4 031400 Ball 6 mm.
5 030400 Wrench
6 031300 Ball 8 mm.
7 031200 Spring
8 031900 Washer
9 032000 Screw
10 031100 Spring
11 030900 Protective
13 031700 Towing eye
14 030300 Offset piston
15 030200 Hyd. Handle
16 031800 Scraper
17 031500 O Ring
18 032300
Bolt ∅10
19 100000 Pin 3x30
20 110000 Pin 5x50
21 032200 Cap
22 031600 O Ring
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MAXIMUMLOAD CAPACITY: 1,500 Kg

PALLET TRUCK H-2 SPARE PARTS
Nº CODE DESIGNATION
1 360000
Ring ∅18
2 090000
Bolt ∅18
3 300000 Roller
4 020000 Fork grouping
5 030000 Hydraulic
6 110000 Pin 5x50
7 100000 Pin 3x30
8 320000 Forks frontwall cover
9 060000 Handle
10 032300
Bolt ∅10
11 160000 Nut M-12
12 180000 Screw 12X30
13 010000 Chassis H-2
14 280000 Wheel 155-13”
15 220001 Steel axle housing H-2
16 330000 Self-lubricated bushing
17 040000 Guiding axle
18 200000
Ring ∅25
20 270000 Wheel 3.50-8”
21 050000 Axle H-2
22 190000 Auto-locking nut M-18
23 260000 Separating bushing
24 340000 Self- lubricated bushing with rim

Proof of maintenance
Warranty claim for this machine only apply for performance of the mandatory maintenance works (by an
authorised specialist workshop)! After each completed performance of a maintenance interval the
included form must be fill out, stamped, signed and send back to us immediately 1).
1) via e-mail to [e-mail] / via fax or post
Operator: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Device type: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Article -No.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Device-No.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Year of make: _ _ _ _
First inspection after 25 operating hours
Date:
Maintenance work:
Inspection by company:
Company stamp
………………………………………………………………
Name Signature
All 50 operating hours
Date:
Maintenance work:
Inspection by company:
Company stamp
………………………………………………………………
Name Signature
Company stamp
………………………………………………………………
Name Signature
Company stamp
………………………………………………………………
Name Signature
Minimum 1x per year
Date:
Maintenance work:
Inspection by company:
Company stamp
………………………………………………………………
Name Signature
Company stamp
………………………………………………………………
Name Signature