Still ECH 12 User manual

Original instructions
Electric pallet truck
ECH 12
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Preface
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Address of manufacturer and
contact details
STILL GmbH
Berzeliusstraße 10
22113 Hamburg, Germany
Tel. [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.still.de
Made in China
Rules for the operating
company of industrial trucks
In addition to these operating instructions,
a code of practice containing additional
information for the operating companies of
industrial trucks is also available.
This guide provides information for handling
industrial trucks:
• Information on how to select suitable
industrial trucks for a particular area of
application
• Prerequisites for the safe operation of
industrial trucks
• Information on the use of industrial trucks
• Information on transport, initial commis-
sioning and storage of industrial trucks
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Preface
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Internet address and QR code
The information can be accessed at any time
by pasting the address https://m.still.de/vdma
in a web browser or by scanning the QR code.
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Table of contents
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1 Introduction
Your industrial truck ................................................... 2
General ............................................................ 2
CElabelling ......................................................... 3
ECdeclarationofconformity ............................................. 4
Information about documentation ......................................... 4
Documentationscope ................................................. 4
Copyrightandpropertyrights ............................................ 5
Explanation of symbols used ............................................ 6
Date of edition and latest update of this manual ............................... 7
Listofabbreviations ................................................... 7
Environmental considerations .......................................... 10
Packaging ......................................................... 10
Disposal of components and batteries ..................................... 10
Technicaldescription ................................................. 1
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Use of the truck ..................................................... 11
Intended use of the trucks .............................................. 11
Unauthorised use .................................................... 12
Precautions ........................................................ 12
Descriptionofuse ................................................... 12
Residual risks ...................................................... 13
Residualrisks ...................................................... 13
Specialrisksassociatedwithusingthetruckandattachments ................... 13
Overview of hazards andcountermeasures ................................. 14
Danger to employees . . ............................................... 17
2Safety
Safety regulations ................................................... 20
Definition of terms used for responsible persons ............................. 20
Operatingcompany .................................................. 20
Specialist .......................................................... 20
Drivers ........................................................... 21
Basic principles for safe operation ....................................... 22
Insurance cover on company premises .................................... 22
Modifications and refitting .............................................. 22
Warning regarding non-original parts ..................................... 22
Damage, faults ..................................................... 23
Medical devices ..................................................... 23
Vibrations ......................................................... 24
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Safety tests ........................................................ 25
Carrying out regular inspections on the truck ................................ 25
Insulationtesting .................................................... 25
Safety regulations for handling consumables ............................... 27
Permissibleconsumables ............................................. 27
Oils .............................................................. 27
Hydraulicfluid ...................................................... 28
Disposalofconsumables .............................................. 28
Safety devices ...................................................... 28
Damage, faults ..................................................... 28
Battery connection cables ............................................. 29
EMC – Electromagnetic compatibility ..................................... 30
3Views
Drive directions ..................................................... 32
Overview of main components .......................................... 33
Control handle ...................................................... 34
Installing the operating handle .......................................... 35
Instrument display ................................................... 36
Safety devices and warning labels ....................................... 40
Identification plate ................................................... 41
4 Operation
Handling of the Lithium-Ion battery ....................................... 44
Information on theconformityoflithium-ionbatteries .......................... 44
Speciallithium-ionsafetyrules .......................................... 45
Whattodointheeventofincorrectuse .................................... 46
Personal protective measures following an incident .......................... 47
What to do in the event of an accidental spillage . . ........................... 47
Transportingalithium-ionbattery ........................................ 49
Scrapping lithium-ionbatteries .......................................... 50
Labelsonthelithium-ionbatterys ........................................ 51
Lithium-ionbatteries:Long-termstorage .................................. 52
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Operating instructions ................................................ 53
Checks before use ................................................... 54
Break-in period precautions ............................................ 5
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Drive system ....................................................... 55
Drivesystem ....................................................... 55
Lifting, lowering, braking andusingthehorn ................................ 57
Safetyreverseandemergencystop ...................................... 59
Usingthetruckonaslope .............................................. 60
Load handling ...................................................... 62
Safety guidelines for handling loads ...................................... 62
Loading ........................................................... 63
Parking the vehicle safely .............................................. 65
Battery use ........................................................ 66
Mounting the battery charger ........................................... 66
Batteryprecautions .................................................. 66
Batterycharger ..................................................... 69
Hoisting ........................................................... 73
Truck transport ..................................................... 74
Cleaning the Forklift .................................................. 76
Storing the truck for an extended period ................................... 76
5 Maintenance
General servicing information ........................................... 78
General ........................................................... 78
Servicing and maintenance personnel training and qualification . ................. 78
Inspection and maintenance ............................................ 79
Maintenance - 1000 hours / every 6 months . ................................ 79
Maintenance - 2000 hours / every 12 months ................................ 80
Technical inspection and maintenance data ................................ 81
Essential maintenance ................................................ 84
Replacing the drive wheel .............................................. 84
Replacing the load wheels ............................................. 85
Changing the hydraulic oil ............................................. 86
6 Technical data
Main technical data .................................................. 90
Technical datasheet .................................................. 91
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Introduction

1Introduction
Your industrial truck
Your industrial truck
General
The truck described in these operating instruc-
tions corresponds to the applicable standards
and safety regulations.
If the truck is to be operated on public roads, it
must conform to the existing national regula-
tions for the country in which it is being used.
The driving permit must be obtained from the
appropriate office.
The truck has been fitted with state-of-the-
art technology. Following these operating
instructions will allow the truck to be handled
safely. By complying with the specifications in
these operating instructions, the functionality
and the approved features of the truck will be
retained.
Get to know the technology, understand it
and use it safely - these operating instructions
provide the necessary information and help to
avoid accidents and to keep the truck ready for
operation beyond the warranty period.
Therefore:
– Before commissioning the truck, read
the operating instructions and follow the
instructions.
– Always follow all of the safety information
contained in the operating instructions and
on the truck.
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