Safety checks to be performed at regular intervals and following any unusual incidents
Carry out a safety check in accordance with national regulations. The truck must be inspected at least annually (refer to national regulations) or after any unusual
event by a qualified inspector. The inspector shall assess the condition of the truck from purely a safety viewpoint, without regard to operational or economic
circumstances. The inspector shall be sufficiently instructed and experienced to be able to assess the condition of the truck and the effectiveness of the safety
mechanisms based on the technical regulations and principles governing the inspection of pallet trucks.
A thorough test of the truck must be undertaken with regard to its technical condition from a safety aspect. The truck must also be examined for damage caused by
possible improper use. A test report shall be provided. The test results must be kept for at least the next 2 inspections.
The owner is responsible for ensuring that faults are immediately corrected
A test plate is attached to the truck as proof that it has passed the safety inspection. This plate indicates the due date for the next inspection.
Final de-commissioning, disposal
Final, proper decommissioning or disposal of the truck must be performed in accordance with the regulations of the country of application. In particular, regulations
governing the disposal of batteries, fuels and electronic and electrical systems must be observed.
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter is designed to help the user identify and correct basic faults or the results of incorrect operation. When locating a fault, proceed in the order shown in
the table.
Fault
Possible cause
Truck does not start.
– Battery connector not connected
- Key switch in "0" position
- Battery charge too low
- Faulty fuse
- Truck in charge mode
Load cannot be lifted
Charge capacity below 20% / 40%
Hydraulic oil level too low
Excessive load
If the fault cannot be rectified after carrying out the remedial procedure, notify the manufacturer's service department, as any further troubleshooting can only be
performed by specially trained and qualified service personnel. If none of the suggested solutions solves the problem, take the forklift to the nearest service center.
9.0 DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Disposal of batteries
Exhausted batteries cannot be abandoned among normal solid waste, but, being composed of harmful materials, must be collected, disposed of and/or recycled
under the laws in force in the individual Countries.
Disposal of lubricating oils
Used oil must be collected and not dispersed in normal drains; special companies undertake to dispose or possibly recycle industrial oils, under the laws in force in
the individual Countries.
Scrapping the forklift
The forklift is made of recyclable metal and plastic parts. Below is a list of the materials used in the sub-units of the forklift:
Frame: Frame - Steel; Wheels - Vulkollan, Polyurethane, Rubber; Finishing - Plastic.
Electrical system: Cables - Copper cores and PVC sheets; Motors - Steel, copper and aluminum; Electronic board - Aluminum, copper, ceramic and plastic
Hydraulic system: Tank - Rubber and plastic; Pump Unit - Cast Iron and Steel.
Action
– Check the battery connector and connect if necessary.
– Set key switch to "I"
– Check battery charge, charge battery if Necessary
– Test fuses
– Interrupt charging
– Charging the battery
– Check the hydraulic oil level
– Note maximum capacity (see data plate)
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