Total Source ELP15EULIT User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
SEMIELECTRIC PALLET TRUCK
ELP15EULIT/ELP15UKLIT
Original operating
manual
04/2021 – V01
from serial n°
4301207137

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Thank you for using our product. For your safety and to ensure a correct operation, we would
like to bring to your attention some aspects of this manual:
• This booklet supplies useful instructions for the correct operation and maintenance of the
product. It is therefore necessary to pay the utmost attention to all of the paragraphs that
illustrate the most simple and secure way to operate and use this product.
• This booklet must be considered an integral part of the machine and must be included
with the deed of sale.
• Neither this publication, nor part of it, can be reproduced without written authorisation on
the part of the manufacturer.
• All of the information reported herein is based on data available at the moment of printing;
the manufacturer reserves the right to carry out modifications to its own products at any
moment, without notice and without incurring in any sanction. It is therefore suggested to
always check for possible updates.
The person responsible for the use of the product must make sure that all of the safety rules
in force in the country of its use are applied, to guarantee that the equipment is used in
conformity with the use for which it is destined and to avoid any dangerous situation for the
user.
The following warning signs are used in this manual to warn you for dangers and risks:
Informative, be careful.
Warning, can lead to injury and damage if instructions aren’t followed.
Danger, can lead to serious or fatal injury and serious damage if instructions
aren’t followed.
The following conventions are used in this manual:
1
3
4
2
1 Right
2 Left
3Front
4 Back

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 6
2. DESCRIPTION....................................................................................... 7
2.1. Technical data .......................................................................................7
2.2. Main components of the product.................................................................8
2.3. Placement of the decals...........................................................................8
2.4. Type plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................10
3.1. Explanation of the safety decals ................................................................10
3.2. General safety instructions ......................................................................11
3.3. Safety instructions for the use of batteries ...................................................12
4. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ....................................................................13
4.1. Parking the pallet truck ..........................................................................13
4.2. Transporting the pallet truck ....................................................................13
5. ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION ...............................................................14
5.1. Packing list..........................................................................................14
5.2. Safety instructions for assembly and installation of the product .........................14
5.3. Required material for assembly.................................................................14
5.4. Assembly of the tiller..............................................................................14
5.5. Battery installation ................................................................................17
5.6. Installation of the battery charger ..............................................................17
6. COMMISSIONING..................................................................................18
7. OPERATION.........................................................................................19
7.1. Safety instructions for operating the product ................................................19
7.2. Operating instructions ............................................................................20
7.3. Charging the battery ..............................................................................23
8. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................26
8.1. Safety instructions for the maintenance of the product ....................................26
8.2. Maintenance schedule............................................................................26
8.3. Maintenance instructions ........................................................................26
8.4. Battery maintenance instructions ..............................................................29
9. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................31
10. TEMPORARILY OUT OF ORDER.................................................................33
10.1. Decommissioning the pallet truck..............................................................33
10.2. Use of the pallet truck after temporary decommissioning.................................33
11. FINAL DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL ................................................34
12. ANNEXES ...........................................................................................35
12.1. CE-certificate.......................................................................................35
12.2. Error messages ....................................................................................37
12.3. Hydraulic diagram .................................................................................39
12.4. Electric diagram ...................................................................................40

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1. INTRODUCTION
This pallet truck is a semi-electric pallet truck designed to lift and transport pallets on level
surfaces. It can lift open-bottom or diagonal board pallets, as well as roll cages, beyond the
area of the load wheels. The semi-electric pallet truck drives electrically and lifts manually.
Suitable ambient temperature is 5°C up to 40°C.
This pallet truck must not be used in areas where there is a risk of fire or explosions, or
areas where there is corrosion or excessive dust. It is strictly prohibited to use the truck in a
rainy or wet environment.
We guarantee a long period of trouble free operation if the unit is operated and maintained
correctly.
This pallet truck may be unsafe/hazardous if adequate maintenance is neglected.
Therefore, adequate maintenance facilities, trained personnel and procedures
should be provided.
Maintenance and inspection shall be performed in conformity with the following
practices:
1. A scheduled planned maintenance, lubrication and inspection system should be
followed (see maintenance instructions in chapter8).
2. Only qualified and authorised personnel shall be permitted to maintain, repair,
adjust, and inspect the pallet truck.
3. Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not
be performed by the customer or user without the manufacturer’s prior written
approval. Capacity, operation and maintenance plates or decals shall be changed
accordingly.
4. If modifications are made without the written approval of the manufacturer,
thewarranty will no longer apply.
This manual contains all the necessary information on the installation and operation of
the semi-electric pallet truck. Some of the maintenance operations should only be carried
out by professional technicians. If you require this information and the maintenance steps,
please contact your dealer.

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2. DESCRIPTION
2.1. Technical data
Always check the type plate for the correct information.
Model ELP15EULIT ELP15UKLIT
Load capacity (kg) 1500 1500
Material of the pump Galvanised steel (casted) Galvanised steel (casted)
Total length (L2) (mm) 1550 1550
Length of the forks (L1) (mm) 1150 1150
Width across the forks (W1) (mm) 540 540
Minimum height (H1) (mm) 80 80
Lifting height (H2) (mm) 200 200
Material of the steering wheels Tandem/polyurethane Tandem/polyurethane
Material and number of fork wheels Polyurethane Polyurethane
Material of the pallet truck Steel Steel
Type of battery Lithium Lithium
Battery capacity (Ah) 20 20
Type of charger Built-in Built-in
Weight (kg) 20 20
Speed (km/h) 2,5–4 2,5–4
Type of plug European plug United kingdom plug
L1
L2
W1
H1 H2

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2.2. Main components of the product
1
3
76
2
5
4
9
10
811
N° Component
1Tiller head with battery discharge indicator
2 Tiller
3Lever
4 Pump
5Driving unit
6Forks
7Removable lithium battery
8Emergency stop switch
9Horn button
10 Power switch button
11 Drive switch
2.3. Placement of the decals
The safety and warning labels should be placed as described in the pictures below.
Seechapter3 for the explanation of the safety warnings. If the decals are damaged or
missing, replace them.
N° Decal Explanation Reference
2Brand decal 166TA2311
98
5
2
7
10
3
11
1
6
4

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2.4. Type plate
N° Type plate Explanation
1
Type of pallet truck
Manufactured outside the EU for:
TVH PARTS HOLDING NV
Brabantstraat 15 • 8790 Waregem • Belgium
xxxx Fork length xxxx mm
Serial n° xxxxxx Width over forks xxx mm
Capacity xxxx kg Wheels xxx
Net weight xx kg Year of manufacturing xxxx
1 6
7
8
9
10
2
3
4
5
1Type of product
2Serial number
3Capacity of the product
4Weight of the product
5Manufacturer of the product
6Length of the forks
7Width across the forks
8Type of wheels
9Year of manufacture
10 CElogo

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3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1. Explanation of the safety decals
If the decals are damaged or missing, please replace them.
N° Decal Explanation Reference
3Don’t sit or stand on the pallet truck. 138TA3536
4Maximum load capacity: 1500kg. 166TA4353
5This sticker has 2 LEDs. The left-hand LED
indicates the battery status during charging: it
turns red when the battery is being charged and
green when the battery is fully charged. The right-
hand LED is continuously green when everything
is fine, but starts flashing red when there is a
problem with the pallet truck to warn you that it
needs to be inspected.
166TA4118
6Read the manual before use. 138TA3912
7‘Charge indicator’ label. 166TA4117
8 ‘Li-ion’logo. 166TA4119
9Keep hands clear from moving parts. 166TA4116

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N° Decal Explanation Reference
10 ‘Emergency stop switch’ label. 166TA4115
11 ‘Sling’ label.
Warning when lifting the pallet truck. Switchoff
the pallet truck and only lift it in unloaded
condition.
Install the sling as indicated on the warning
symbol.
166TA4120
3.2. General safety instructions
• Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment present.
• Do not use open pans of fuel or flammable cleaning fluids to clean parts.
• Do not use open flames to check levers, or to check for leakages of electrolyte,
fluids or oil.
• The pallet truck needs to be kept in a clean condition to minimise fire hazards and
facilitate detection of loose or defective parts.
• The pallet truck may only be used by trained personnel.
• The driver is responsible for the pallet truck during the time it is in use. He or she
shall prevent unauthorised persons from driving or operating the pallet truck.
• It is forbidden to carry passengers or lift people with the truck.
• Any modification to the pallet truck assembly, in particular the safety mechanisms,
is prohibited. The operational speeds of the pallet truck must not be changed
under any circumstances.
• The operator should read all warning signs and instructions in the manual and on
the pallet truck before using it.
• Do not exceed the maximum capacity.
• The operator should wear safety shoes and gloves when using or maintaining the
semi-electric pallet truck.
• The pallet truck must not be used if it is damaged or when faults appear.
• Do not use the pallet truck on a slope. It is designed to be used on even and level
floors.
• The weight of the goods should be distributed over the two forks, do not use only
one fork. The centre of gravity of the goods should be in the centre of the two forks.
• Be aware of hazardous situations like ledges or potholes, bumps and floor
obstructions, debris, overhead obstructions and high-voltage conductors,
inadequate surface support to withstand all load forces imposed by the machine.
• The operator may not wear any loose objects, such as necklaces, rings, scarves…
as they may become entangled in the machine and thus cause harm to the
operator.
• Do not operate a pallet truck unless you are of age.

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• The person responsible for the use of the product must make sure that all of the
safety rules in force in the country of its use are applied, to guarantee that the
equipment is used in conformity with the use for which it is destined and to avoid
any dangerous situation for the user.
• In case of emergency, use the emergency stop button.
The pallet truck is equipped with a pressure valve and an overflow valve:
• The pressure valve on the machine is factory-set to a maximum load capacity of
1500kg or to the capacity mentioned on the pallet truck.
• The pressure relief valve is set to avoid risk of overloading. When the machine is
overloaded, the overflow valve opens to prevent lifting, because that could result in
a dangerous situation.
3.3. Safety instructions for the use of batteries
Protect the battery from
infiltration of water or any
corrosive liquid.
Do not place the batteries close to
any open flame, heat, flammable
and explosive objects.
Do not place the batteries vertically
on a conductive object to prevent
protruding objects from touching
the electrode.
Once one of the above-mentioned situations occurs, it may cause the battery to
generate leakage, heat, smoke and may cause a fire or explosion.
• Do not short-circuit the positive and negative terminals of the battery.
• Avoid collisions, handle the truck gently, and protect the battery from excessive
vibration, external impact or high drops.
• Do not place the battery or battery pack in a corrosive chemical environment.
• Do not charge the battery without using a charging device or by using a charging
device that we do not approve.
• Do not expose the battery to temperatures higher than 45°C or leave it in
environments with temperatures above 45°C.
• Do not disassemble, squeeze, puncture or heat the battery.
• Lithium batteries may not be used by people who lack the knowledge of safe use of
lithium batteries.
• Do not use the battery in series or in parallel with other models or types of
batteries.
• Serial and parallel operation of a complete power supply system containing a
lithium-ion battery protection circuit board or battery management system is
prohibited.
• It is forbidden to hot swap the battery.

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4. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
4.1. Parking the pallet truck
Park the pallet truck securely in a dry and frost-free environment. Do not park on an
inclined surface. Always completely lower the forks. If the pallet truck is parked for
longer than a month, follow the instructions in chapter10.
Safely park the pallet truck by following these steps:
1. Bring the forks to their lowest position by pulling the lever upwards.
2. Turn off the power switch by turning off the key switch and removing the key.
3. Pull out the emergency stop switch.
4. If the parking duration is less than a month, fully charge the battery. If the parking
duration is more than one month, the battery needs to be charged once a month
(seechapter7).
5. When the pallet truck is stored in a trailer or vehicle, secure the pallet truck to the trailer
or vehicle.
6. The pallet truck is parked.
4.2. Transporting the pallet truck
Safety instructions for safe transport of the battery:
• Avoid severe vibration or external impact. Throwing, rolling, inverting, squeezing
and excessive stacking are prohibited.
• Protect the battery from rain during transportation.
• Ensure that the battery or battery pack has been disconnected from the load or
charging device before transportation. There can’t be any form of charging and
discharging.
Safely transport the pallet truck by following the next steps:
1. Check the type plate to know the weight of the pallet truck. Select the appropriate
material according to the weight (lift truck, chains and slings).
2. Attach the slings to the pallet truck, the lifting points are indicated on the pallet
truck with the following decal.
3. Lift the pallet truck with a crane. Only use a crane with sufficient capacity and secure the
pallet truck to the crane, so that it can be lifted safely.
4. Put the pallet truck onto a pallet with sufficient capacity.
5. Secure the pallet truck onto the pallet.

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5. ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
5.1. Packing list
Description Amount Reference
Tiller handle 1 Contact
your dealer
Split pin 2 145TA7766
Axle 1 166TA6153
Operating manual 1 166TA7264
Spare parts list 1 Contact
your dealer
Metal plate 1 166TA6161
Lithium battery 1 166TA6083
Screws 2 165TA9142
5.2. Safety instructions for assembly and installation of the product
• Wear safety gloves and safety shoes when assembling the pallet truck.
• Position the pallet truck on a level surface.
5.3. Required material for assembly
• Plier
• Snap ring rod
5.4. Assembly of the tiller
1. Remove the packaging from the lever
and the battery.
2. Attention: the axle and split pin are
supplied in a little bag attached to the
pallet truck.

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3. Install the battery and press down until
it ‘clicks’.
4. Pull out the emergency switch.
5. Check if the switch on the handle is
straight and not broken.
6. Take the lever and position it above the
pump. Make sure the handle is in the
correct position, the chain and switch
should be on the back. Insert the axle in
the pump through the holes in the pump
and the holes of the lever, from right to
left.
7. Insert the spring pins in the openings on
both sides of the axle.
8. Test if you can switch on the electric
system by pushing the on/off button on
the tiller handle.
If this works you can proceed with the
next steps.

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9. Pull the tiller handle down, remove the
pin from the support and push the tiller
back up.
10. Insert the chain through the support in
the opening of the axle and secure it.
11. Fold the prongs of the split pins towards
you so that the split pin remains in
place.
12. Attach the metal plate to protect the
electric wiring.
13. If the pump functions unsatisfactorily:
loosen the nut and adjust by tightening
or loosening the screw. After
performing the adjustment, retighten
the nut.
14. The pallet truck is now ready to use!

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5.5. Battery installation
Park the pallet truck securely and turn off the power before removing or installing
the battery.
Installation of a lithium battery (after charging):
• The battery is fully charged after 2,5hours of charging at 100–240VAC.
• The battery can be operated continuously for 3hours in a fully charged state.
1. Make sure the pallet truck is still in the power-off state.
2. Identify the positive and negative electrodes according to the
pins shown on the figure. Do not plug them in the other way
around. +
−
3. Insert the battery into the vehicle’s battery compartment.
5.6. Installation of the battery charger
Install the charger to the wall with expansion screws.

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6. COMMISSIONING
When you are going to use the pallet truck for the first time, please follow the next steps.
Only operate the pallet truck with battery current. Rectified AC current will damage the
electronic components. Cable connections to the battery must be less than 6meters long.
Prepare the pallet truck for operation:
1. Check if the pallet truck is complete (see packing list chapter5).
2. Check the hydraulic oil level (seechapter8).
3. Install the battery if necessary (seechapter5).
4. Charge the battery to its full capacity (seechapter7).
We recommend operating the machine under light load conditions (70–80% of the rated
load) for the first stage of operation, in order to obtain the best results. Especially the
requirements below should be observed when the machine has been operating for 2weeks.
• Prevent the new battery from over-discharging during its initial use. Charge when the
power is around 20–30%.
• Perform a daily maintenance check (seechapter8).
• Avoid sudden stops, starts or turns.
• It is recommended to carry out oil changes and lubrications earlier than specified.

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7. OPERATION
7.1. Safety instructions for operating the product
• A damaged or malfunctioning machine must never be used. If damage or
malfunctions are discovered during daily inspection or function tests, the machine
must be tagged and removed from service.
• Do not operate a pallet truck unless you are trained or authorised to do so.
• Do not exceed the maximum load capacity.
• Wear safety shoes and safety gloves while operating the semi-electric pallet truck.
• Before operating the pallet truck, check the functions of the lift systems,
directional controls, speed controls, steering, warning devices and brakes.
• Visually inspect the entire pallet truck for obvious damage.
• Only carry loads that have been correctly secured and positioned. Use suitable
precautions to prevent parts of the load from tipping over or falling down.
• Do not stand on the pallet truck.
• Do not lift other people on the pallet truck.
• Insert the forks as far as possible underneath the load.
• When transporting goods, raise the forks as little as possible. Transport with
raised forks should be carried out over the shortest possible distances and at a
slow pace (speed option ‘turtle’).
• Make sure that the flooring can support the combined weight of the pallet truck
and its load.
• Be aware of hazardous situations like ledges or potholes, bumps and floor
obstructions, debris, overhead obstructions and high-voltage conductors.
• When goods are being transported or lifted, bystanders should keep a minimum
distance of 1metre.
• When loading and unloading the pallet truck, always do this with the forks in the
lowest position.
• In normal conditions the pallet truck moves without a lot of effort or noises.
• The pallet truck will drive slower than normal when the battery isn’t (sufficiently)
charged.
• If the pallet truck doesn’t lift, it may be overloaded.
• If the wheels are dragging, they are probably blocked by dirt in or around the axles.

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7.2. Operating instructions
Please see chapter8 for the daily maintenance schedule.
Control handle pallet truck with lithium battery
1
2
3
45
N° Control/display Function
1Horn button Activates the horn.
2Power switch
button
Starts the pallet truck.
3Lever To lift and lower the forks.
4Emergency stop
switch
By pressing this button,
the vehicle starts to travel
in the opposite direction.
5Drive switch Select the required
driving direction and
speed. Turtle is 2,5km/h,
rabbit is 4km/h.
Switching on the pallet truck with lithium battery
1. Pull out emergency stop switch
2. Push power switch
1. Operating the pallet truck
Set the control handle to the travel zone.
Push: press the knob, and the pallet truck will move forward.
Pull: press the knob, and the pallet truck will move backward.