UniCarriers PLL Series manual 

Subsidiary/Dealer
PLL • PLE • PSD • PSL •PS •PSH •PLP •TS
Instruction handbook
UniCarriers Europe AB
SE-435 82 Mölnlycke
Sweden
Phone [phone]
[email protected]
www.unicarriers.com
P/N: 159147, Rev. A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 6
Instruction Handbook ...................................................................................... 6
02 TRUCK MODIFICATION................................................................................. 7
Truck modification.............................................................................................. 7
03 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS............................................ 8
We respect the environment...................................................................... 8
04 THE SUPERVISOR............................................................................................. 9
Foreman’s responsibility............................................................................... 9
05 TRUCK DRIVER................................................................................................. 10
Authorization to drive a truck.................................................................. 10
Driver requirements....................................................................................... 10
Inspection of the truck ................................................................................. 10
06 MACHINE PLATES.......................................................................................... 11
Explanation of machine plates .............................................................. 11
Location of machine plates...................................................................... 13
07 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK........................................................... 14
Powered trucks PLL, PLE, PSL, PSD, PS,
PSH .................................................................................................................... 14
PLL, PLE, PSL, PSD, PS, PSH driver
environment.................................................................................................. 15
PLP pedestrian truck .................................................................................... 16
PLP driver environment.............................................................................. 16
TS pedestrian truck ....................................................................................... 17
TS driver environment ................................................................................. 18
Trucks equipped with folding platform............................................. 20
Options.................................................................................................................... 21
08 BATTERY................................................................................................................. 22
Specifications..................................................................................................... 22
Battery changing.............................................................................................. 22
Maintaining and changing the battery.............................................. 25
Battery servicing .............................................................................................. 27
09 TRUCK COMPUTER (ATC) ...................................................................... 28
Introduction.......................................................................................................... 28
General................................................................................................................... 28
Symbols and characters on the display.......................................... 28
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Display of battery status............................................................................. 29
Error messages ................................................................................................ 29
Change language............................................................................................ 29
Warnings................................................................................................................ 30
Menus...................................................................................................................... 31
Navigation in menus ..................................................................................... 31
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................... 33
Driving instructions PLL, PLE, PSL, PSD, PS, PSH,
PLP ..................................................................................................................... 33
Driving instructions TS ................................................................................ 36
11 GENERAL LOADING AND UNLOADING
INFORMATION.................................................................................................... 38
Responsibility for the load ........................................................................ 38
Responsibility for others............................................................................. 38
Maximal load ...................................................................................................... 38
Picking up a load ............................................................................................. 38
2-pallet handling............................................................................................... 38
12 GENERAL INFORMATION CONCERNING
STACKING.............................................................................................................. 39
Stacking.................................................................................................................. 39
13 MAINTENANCE OF THE TRUCK........................................................ 40
Daily maintenance (before each shift)............................................. 40
Daily Service (after each shift) .............................................................. 40
Weekly inspection ......................................................................................... 41
Preventive maintenance ............................................................................ 41
14 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 42
Service technician .......................................................................................... 42
Safety instructions for maintenance.................................................. 42
Maintenance intervals.................................................................................. 42
Maintenance instructions........................................................................... 55
15 SAFETY REGULATIONS............................................................................ 60
The authority and obligations of the truck
driver.................................................................................................................. 60
Getting in and out............................................................................................ 60
Driving the truck ............................................................................................... 60
Transportation security................................................................................ 64
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Lifting the forks.................................................................................................. 65
Normal operating conditions................................................................... 65
Exceptional operating conditions......................................................... 65
Work in hazardous environments ....................................................... 65
Parking.................................................................................................................... 65
When lifting the truck.................................................................................... 66
Assembling and putting into service ................................................. 68
Temporarily taking the truck out of service................................... 68
Taking the truck out of service............................................................... 69
Swinging loads.................................................................................................. 69
Installing the fire extinguisher ................................................................ 69
In the event of accidents............................................................................ 70
Noise/Sound levels........................................................................................ 70
Vibrations .............................................................................................................. 70
Climatic conditions ......................................................................................... 70
Work platforms.................................................................................................. 70
Overhead guard ............................................................................................... 70
Protective shoes .............................................................................................. 70
Lighting ................................................................................................................... 70
Additional units/Trailers .............................................................................. 70
Safety and warning signs.......................................................................... 71
16 DIMENSIONS ....................................................................................................... 75
Dimensions PL*/PS*..................................................................................... 75
Dimensions PS, PSH ................................................................................... 77
Dimensions PLP .............................................................................................. 79
Dimensions TS.................................................................................................. 80
17 WEIGHT.................................................................................................................... 82
Weight PLL, PLE, PSL, PSD, PS, PSH.......................................... 82
Weight PS, PSH............................................................................................... 82
Weight PLP.......................................................................................................... 82
Weight TS ............................................................................................................. 82
18 ORDERING HANDBOOKS AND MANUALS.............................. 84
Ordering a Spare Parts Manual............................................................ 84
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01INTRODUCTION
6
Instruction Handbook
This Instruction Handbook contains information that you, as
user of the truck, must be aware of in order to avoid/minimise
the risk of injury/damage to yourself or the truck. You are also
responsible to the company management, other people and
objects in your environment. You should therefore carefully read
all the way through this handbook before starting the truck for
the first time.
The Instruction manual describes a truck with standard
equipment, customer modifications may have been fitted.
It is not obvious that the options that are described in the
Instruction Handbook are suitable for all truck models. Contact
your truck supplier for information.
Our products are constantly being developed and renewed, we
therefore reserve the right to make alterations without prior
notice.
We have been manufacturing trucks since 1958. Quality,
operational safety and innovation have made us a leading
worldwide truck supplier.
Thank you for choosing us as your truck supplier.
Service
As the owner of one of our products, you are also welcome to
contact our service department.
We offer support and advice for any problems that may arise
and assistance with servicing and ordering of replacement
parts. Refer to the nearest authorised sales agent or service
workshop for assistance.
Genuine Parts
The reliability that we promise is contingent upon using our
original spare parts. Only our genuine replacement parts
guarantee correct operation, long life and the right to a
warranty.
Our truck driving courses
The importance of goods handling to companies and society in
general increases every year. At the same time, trucks are
being equipped with ever more advanced technical solutions. It
is therefore important that the operator, who has a key role to
play in goods handling, is given the correct conditions to
operate as safely and efficiently as possible. Statistics show
that the number of incidents decreases significantly when a
truck operator has been properly trained. To receive information
on current training offers, please contact your local authorised
representative, preferably, or, if necessary, another authorised
dealer.
Declaration of conformity
UniCarriers Europe AB, SE-435 82 Mölnlycke, Sweden,
guarantees under its own liability that the product delivered
meets relevant safety requirements in Directives 2006/42/EC
and 2004/108/EC. Risk analysis is based on ISO 3691 and EN
1726. The Declaration of conformity certificate accompanies
every machine, and it is important that it remains with the truck.
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TRUCK MODIFICATION02
7
Truck modification
NOTE!
Unauthorized truck modification is not permitted.
No modifications or changes to powered industrial trucks that
can affect areas such as capacity, stability or safety
requirements for the truck may be made without advance
written authorisation from the manufacturer, its authorised
representatives or a successor to these. Contact your local
authorised dealer before any modification or change is made to
your industrial truck that may affect, for example, braking,
steering, visibility and connection of separate load aggregates.
Once permission has been granted by the manufacturer,
authorised representative thereof or successor to these, the
plate indicating the truck's capacity, decals, labels and
operating and instruction handbooks must also be changed
accordingly.
Only in the event that the manufacturer is no longer in business
and there is no successor to the company's stakeholders may
the user implement a modification or alteration to a powered
industrial truck. This applies on the condition that the user:
• arranges for the modification or alteration to be designed,
tested and implemented by one or more engineers who
are experts in industrial trucks and their safety
• maintains a permanent record of the design, test(s) and
implementation of the modification or alteration
• approves and makes appropriate changes to the capacity
plate(s), decals, tags and Instruction Handbook
• affixes a permanent and readily visible label to the truck
stating the manner in which the truck has been modified or
altered, together with the date of the modification or
alteration, and the name and address of the organization
which performed the task.
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03ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
8
We respect the environment
The majority of our products consist of steel, and can be
completely recycled.
Environmental impact
All products have an impact on the environment throughout
their entire life cycle.
The consumption of energy when in use is one of the most
important factors that influences the environment.
Through correct care, maintenance and use the consumption of
energy can be reduced, thereby reducing the environmental
impact.
Waste
Waste material in conjunction with repairs, maintenance,
cleaning, or scrapping, must be collected and disposed of in an
environment-friendly way and in accordance with the directives
of respective countries.
Such work should only be carried out in areas intended for this
purpose.
Recyclable material should be taken care of by specialised
authorities.
Environmentally hazardous waste, such as oil filters, hydraulic
oil, batteries and electronic equipment, can, if handled
incorrectly, have a negative effect on the environment and
human health.
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THE SUPERVISOR04
9
Foreman’s responsibility
1. It is the responsibility of the supervisor, on behalf of the
company management, to ensure that the truck is driven
and used correctly.
2. The supervisor is responsible for compliance with the
requirements placed on the driver, refer to Driver
requirements page 10.
3. It is the duty of the supervisor to instruct and to ensure that
driver instructions are followed.
4. The supervisor must supply, and the truck operator must
sign for, the following relevant instruction handbooks.
The supervisor must also read and be familiar with the
appropriate instruction handbooks.
The fork lift truck must be insured with at least third party
insurance if this is a national authority requirement.
Maintenance personnel
NOTE!
Daily inspection and certain servicing shall be
carried out by the operator once he or she has
received sufficient training in the truck's construction
and care. Ongoing routine servicing should be
performed by an authorised service organisation. In
order to maintain effective and adequate servicing
for the truck, contact an authorised dealer, who can
offer a service agreement for routine inspection.
Conditions of use
The truck may be driven under the following conditions:
• indoors
• on a flat, hard and smooth surface
• with the maximum floor loading checked and not exceeded
• normal operating temperature, refer to Climatic conditions
page 70
• good visibility, adequate lighting and approved routes.
• driving with the load lowered
WARNING!
A truck operating in an area where there is a risk of
fire or explosion, or in any other high-risk area, must
be specially equipped for the purpose. The truck is
normally not equipped for these environments.
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05TRUCK DRIVER
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Authorization to drive a truck
The employer must ensure that the employee has the required
training and knows what must be observed in order to avoid
risks while working. The employer must take into consideration
an employee's suitability for the work in question. It is therefore
necessary that a person engaged as a driver completes the
appropriate truck driver training, both theoretical and practical,
that corresponds to the work assignments the driver is expected
to undertake after training. Further training may be required in
the event of major changes in work assignments. The employer
should give the employee written authorization to drive the truck
- as well as a written outline of the extent of his/her duties.
Driver requirements
The truck driver shall have the mental and physical capacity
required for the job. The driver shall also be aware of everything
that is relevant to the handling and manoeuvring of the truck,
traffic regulations and any other relevant instructions. The driver
shall have the permission of the supervisor to drive the type of
truck in question and be specially trained for the work and the
traffic conditions involved.
The responsibilities of the driver in specific markets
The following apply in respect of the driver's responsibilities
concerning the use of fork lift trucks:
• Australia: Users shall follow the requirements of AS
2359.2.
• North America: Users shall follow the requirements of the
applicable part of ANSI/ITSDF B56.
Inspection of the truck
• The driver of the truck is responsible to the supervisor, for
ensuring that the truck is kept in good working order.
• Daily maintenance shall be carried out carefully before the
start of each shift. See section Maintenance of the truck
page 40.
• Any faults must be reported to the supervisor immediately.
• The truck must be kept clean and maintained so that it is
always in good working order. It must be checked at
regular intervals in accordance with the service
instructions.
• Check that no safety equipment has been modified or put
out of service.
For optimum performance and so as not to invalidate the
warranty, use only genuine replacement parts!
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MACHINE PLATES06
11
Explanation of machine plates
European machine plates
The Machine plate contains important information. Read it
carefully! The permitted load shall not be exceeded. The stated
load limit assumes that the load is evenly distributed on the
forks.
Figure 1. Machine plates
1. Model designation
2. Type Serial No./Version
(S=Special version)
3. Year of manufacture
4. Weight without battery
5. Minimum battery weight
6. Maximum battery weight
7. Battery voltage
8. Permitted load
9. Distance to centre of
gravity
10. Reference number (year and
nonth of manufacture)
Figure 2. Load limit plates
1. Actual capacity, Q
2. Load centre distance, D
3. Lift height for fork lift, H
4. Lift height for straddle lift
5. Load limit for straddle lift,
Q1
6. Load limit for fork lift with load
on straddle lift, Q2
7. Load limit for fork lift without
load on straddle lift
8. Maximum lifting height for
fork lift with load on straddle
legs
WARNING!
For the truck to fulfil stability requirements, the
instructions on the load limit plate must be
respected.
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06MACHINE PLATES
12
USA machine plates
The machine plate contains important information. Read it
carefully! Permitted loads may not be exceeded. The stated
load limit assumes that the load is evenly distributed over the
forks.
Figure 3. Machine plates
1. Model designation
2. Type Serial No./Version
(S=Special version)
3. Truck Type
4. Year of manufacture, week
and guarantee limit in
months
5. Weight without battery
6. Weight with battery
7. Minimum battery weight
8. Maximum battery weight
9. Battery voltage
10. Battery type maximum
capacity
11. Actual capacity, Q
12. Load centre distance, D
Figure 4. Load limit plates
1. Actual capacity, Q
2. Load centre distance, D
3. Lift height for fork lift, H
4. Lift height for straddle lift
5. Load limit for straddle lift,
Q1
6. Load limit for fork lift with load
on straddle lift, Q2
7. Load limit for fork lift without
load on straddle lift
8. Maximum lifting height for
fork lift with load on straddle
legs
9. Serial number of the
attachment
WARNING!
To ensure the machine meets the stability
requirements always ensure the the lift capacity
shown on the machine plate is observed.
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MACHINE PLATES06
13
Location of machine plates
Location of machine plates
PSD, PSL PS, PSH
TS PLE
PLP
A. Machine plate
B. Load limit plate
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07DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK
14
Powered trucks PLL, PLE, PSL, PSD, PS,
PSH
PL* is an electric truck for walking operators, specially adapted
for low level transportation, picking and handling at loading
bays. The truck can be equipped with a low mast for ergonomic
picking height or long forks for the transport of several load
carrier types. Usual loads are pallets or roller containers. The
trucks are intended for use indoors on hard level surfaces.
PS* is an electric truck for walking operators, specially adapted
for stacking, short to medium distance internal transportation,
order picking and handling at loading bays. Certain trucks are
equipped with straddle lift for the transport of double load
carriers. Usual loads are pallets or roller containers.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK07
15
PLL, PLE, PSL, PSD, PS, PSH driver
environment
Functions
Controls PLL, PLE, PSL, PSD, PS
A. “Tiller up drive” driving at
slow speed with the tiller in its
end position (option)
B. Lower
C. Lift
D. Horn
E. Display
F. Keyboard (the keys may be
hidden by a cover)
G. Speed Controller
H. Belly safety switch
I. Lift vertically adjustable
straddle leg (option) (PSD,
PLE)
J. Lower vertically adjustable
straddle leg (option) (PSD,
PLE)
Controls PSH
A. “Tiller up drive” driving at
slow speed with the tiller in its
end position (option)
B. Lower vertically adjustable
straddle leg (option) (PSH)
C. Lift vertically adjustable
straddle leg (option) (PSH)
D. Horn
E. Display
F. Keyboard (the keys may be
hidden by a cover)
G. Speed Controller
H. Belly safety switch
I. Lift
J. Lower
Safety functions
The truck is equipped with a number of safety functions to
minimise the risk of accidents.
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07DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK
16
• Automatic reversing if the driver becomes trapped between
the tiller arm and an obstacle (belly safety switch).
• Automatic stop when a fault occurs in the electrical
system.
PLP pedestrian truck
The PLP Presto is an electric low lifter for ride-on drivers,
specially adapted for transportation and handling at loading
bays. The truck can be equipped with a mast for stacking and
the transport of double load carriers, or with long forks for the
transport of several load carriers. Usual loads are pallets or
roller containers.
PLP driver environment
Functions
Controls
A. “Tiller up drive” driving at
slow speed with the lever in
its end position (option)
B. Lower
C. Lift
D. Horn
E. Display
F. Keyboard
G. Speed Controller
H. Belly safety switch
I. Forwards/backwards
adjustment (option)
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DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK07
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A. Emergency stop
Safety functions
The truck is equipped with a number of safety functions to
minimise the risk of accidents.
• Driving is prevented if the platform is down and there is no
operator standing on it.
• In the case of a fixed platform (option), lifting and lowering
of the forks are also prevented if there is no operator
standing on the platform.
• Automatic reversing if the driver becomes trapped between
the tiller arm and an obstacle (belly safety switch).
• Automatic stop when a fault occurs in the electrical
system.
TS pedestrian truck
The TS is a versatile electric pedestrian stacker for a walking,
or, if the truck is equipped with a fold-up platform, a ride-on
operator. The truck is designed for stacking, internal
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07DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK
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transportation, and order picking. Certain trucks are equipped
with straddle lift for the transport of double load carriers,
ordinary pallets or handling at loading bays.
TS driver environment
Functions
Common controls
A. Battery plug (emergency
stop)
B. Battery indicator
C. Hour meter
D. Key switch
Controls for manual operation of lifting/lowering forks
A. Not used
B. Not used
C. Not used
D. Horn
E. Speed Controller
F. Belly safety switch
G. Lowering of the adjustable
height straddle legs (option),
otherwise not used
H. Lifting of the adjustable
height straddle legs (option),
otherwise not used
I. Not used
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DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK07
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A. Lower forks B. Lift forks
Controls for proportional operation of lifting/lowering forks
(option)
A. Not used
B. Lower
C. Lift
D. Horn
E. Speed Controller
F. Belly safety switch
G. Lowering of the adjustable
height straddle legs (option),
otherwise the same function
as button B
H. Lifting of the adjustable
height straddle legs (option),
otherwise the same function
as button C
I. Not used
Safety functions
The truck is equipped with a number of safety functions to
minimise the risk of accidents.
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07DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK
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• Driving is prevented if the platform is down and there is no
operator standing on it.
• Automatic reversing if the driver becomes trapped between
the tiller arm and an obstacle (belly safety switch).
• Lift stop at 1.8 m forks height and folded up gates. To
continue lifting, the gates must be folded down.
• Automatic stop when a fault occurs in the electrical
system.
Trucks equipped with folding platform
If the machine is to be used as a pedestrian truck, the platform
must be folded up manually.
A number of safety functions have been built into the truck to
avoid accidents:
A. Platform folded down without
operator standing on it: The
truck cannot be driven.
B. Platform folded down and
gates up without operator
standing on it: The truck
cannot be driven.
C. Platform folded up and gates
up: The truck cannot be
driven.
D. Platform folded down with
operator standing on it and
gates down: The truck can be
driven at reduced speed.
E. Platform folded up and gates
down: The truck can be
driven at reduced speed.
F. Platform folded down with
operator standing on it and
gates up: The truck can be
driven at normal speed.
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