SilverStone EPT20-20RA User manual

Foreword
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WARNING!
TO PREVENT SETIOUS RISK OF INJURY TO
YOUORSELF AND OTHERS OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
These truck may become hazardous if adequate maintenance is neglected. Therefore,
adequate maintenance facilities, trained personnel and procedures should be
provided.
Maintenance and inspection shall be performed in conformance with the following
practices:
1. A scheduled planned maintenance,lubrication and inspection system should be
followed.
2. Only qualified and authorized personnel shall be permitted to maintain, repair,
adjust, and inspect truck.
3. Before leaving the truck:
– Do not park the truck on an incline.
– Fully lower the load forks.
– Set the key switch to the "OFF" position and remove the key.
4. Before starting to operate truck:
– Be in operating position
– Place directional control in neutral
– Before operating truck, check functions of lift systems, directional control,speed
control,steering, warning devices and brakes.
5. Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment present. Do not use open
flame to check lever, or for leakage of electrolyte and fluids or oil. Do not use open
pans of fuel or flammable cleaning fluids for cleaning parts.
6. Brakes,steering mechanisms, control mechanisms,guards and safety devices shall
be inspected regularly and maintained in legible condition.
7. Capacity, operation and maintenance instruction plates or decals shall be
maintained in legible condition.
8. All parts of lift mechanisms shall be inspected to maintain them in safe operating
condition.
9. All hydraulic systems shall be regularly inspected and maintained in conformance

with good practice. Cylinders, valves and other similar parts shall be checked to
assure that "drift" has not developed to the extent that it would create a hazard.
10. Truck shall be kept in a clean condition to minimize fire hazards facilitate
detection of loose or detective parts.
11. Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe truck operation shall
not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written
approval. Capacity, operation and maintenance plates or decals shall be changed
accordingly.

Catalog
Correct use and application
1. Truck Description.............................................................................................................. 3
1.1Application................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Assemblies................................................................................................................. 4
1.2.1Control Handle................................................................................................. 5
1.2.2Key switch......................................................................................................... 5
1.2.3Battery discharge indicator............................................................................ 6
1.2.4Emergency brake switch................................................................................ 6
1.3 Identification points and data plates....................................................................... 7
1.3.1Truck data plate............................................................................................... 8
1.4.Standard Version Specifications............................................................................. 9
1.4.1Performance data for standard trucks.......................................................... 9
1.4.2Dimensions..................................................................................................... 10
2.Transport and Commissioning..................................................................................... 14
2.1Transport................................................................................................................... 14
2.2Using the Truck for the First Time.......................................................................... 14
2.3During brake-in......................................................................................................... 15
3.Operation........................................................................................................................... 16
3.1Safety Regulations for the Operation of pallet Trucks........................................ 16
3.2 Operate and run the truck...................................................................................... 17
3.2.1 Preparing....................................................................................................... 17
3.2.2 Travel............................................................................................................. 17
3.2.3Lifting, transporting and depositing loads.................................................. 20
3.2.4Parking the truck securely............................................................................ 21
4.Battery Maintenance & Charging................................................................................. 22
4.1 Safety regulations for handling acid batteries..................................................... 22
4.2 Battery type & dimension....................................................................................... 22
4.3Charging the battery................................................................................................ 23
4.3.1Exposing the battery..................................................................................... 23
4.3.2 Charging........................................................................................................ 23
4.4Battery removal and installation............................................................................. 24
4.5Battery maintenance................................................................................................ 24
4.6Battery Disposal....................................................................................................... 25
5.pallet Truck Maintenance............................................................................................... 26
5.1Operational safety and environmental protection................................................ 26
5.2Maintenance Safety Regulations........................................................................... 26
5.3Servicing and inspection......................................................................................... 28

5.3.1Maintenance Checklist................................................................................. 29
5.3.2 Lubrication Schedule................................................................................... 31
5.3.3 Maintenance Instructions............................................................................ 32
5.4Decommissioning the industrial truck................................................................... 35
5.4.1Prior to decommissioning............................................................................. 35
5.4.2 Restoring the truck to operation after decommissioning........................ 35
5.5Safety checks to be performed at regular intervals and following any unusual
incidents.......................................................................................................................... 36
5.6Final de-commissioning, disposal.......................................................................... 36
6.Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 37

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Correct use and application
The “Guidelines for the Correct Use and Application of Industrial Trucks” (VDMA) are
supplied with the truck. The guidelines form part of these operating instructions and
must be observed. National regulations apply in full.
The truck described in the present operator manual is an industrial truck designed for
lifting and transporting load units.
It must be used, operated and serviced in accordance with the present instructions.
Any other type of use is beyond the scope of application and can result in damage to
personnel, the truck or property. In particular, avoid overloading the truck with loads
which are too heavy or placed on one side. The data plate attached to the truck or the
load diagram are binding for the maximum load capacity. The industrial truck must not
be used in fire or explosion endangered areas, or areas threatened by corrosion or
excessive dust.
Proprietor responsibilities
For the purposes of the present operator manual the “proprietor” is defined as any
natural or legal person who either uses the industrial truck himself, or on whose behalf
it is used. In special cases (e.g. leasing or renting) the proprietor is considered the
person who, in accordance with existing contractual agreements between the owner
and user of the industrial truck, is charged with operational duties.
The proprietor must ensure that the truck is used only for the purpose it is intended for
and that danger to life and limb of the user and third parties are excluded.
Furthermore, accident prevention regulations, safety regulations and operating,
servicing and repair guidelines must be followed. The proprietor must ensure that all
truck users have read and understood this operator manual.
Failure to comply with the operator manual shall invalidate the warranty. The same
applies if improper work is carried out on the truck by the customer or third parties
without the permission of the manufacturer’s customer service department.
Attaching accessories
The mounting or installation of additional equipment which affects or supplements the
performance of the industrial truck requires the written permission of the manufacturer.
In some cases, local authority approval shall be required.
Approval of the local authorities however does not constitute the manufacturer’s
Approval.

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1. Truck Description
1.1Application
The truck is a tiller operated electric pallet truck with a folding operator platform and
side arms.
The truck is designed for lifting and transporting goods on a level surface. The truck
can pick up, outside the load wheel area, open bottom or diagonal board pallets as
well as roll cages . The capacity of the truck is shown on the data plate or the data
capacity plate Qmax.

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1.2 Assemblies
Item Description Item Description
1 Travel switch 7 Caster wheel
2 Tiller 8 Drive wheel
3 Key switch 9 Folding operator platform
4 Battery discharge indicator 10 Ram protection
5 Emergency brake switch 11 Side arm
6 Side arm

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1.2.1Control Handle
1.2.2Key switch
Switches control current on and off.
Removing the key prevents the truck from being switched on by unauthorised
personnel.
12 “Lower” button Lowers load forks.
13 “Lift” button Raises load forks.
14 Travel switch Controls the driving speed and direction
15 Warning signal
button
Triggers a warning signal.
16 Collision safety
switch
Safety function which, when activated, forces the truck to
reverse until the switch restored to neutral.