Battery Disposal; Pallet Truck Maintenance; Operational Safety And Environmental Protection; Maintenance Safety Regulations - EP Equipment EPT20-15HJ Manual De Usuario

4.6. Battery disposal

Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with national environmental protection re-
gulations or disposal laws. The disposal instructions provided by the manufacturer must
be followed.
Batteries contain an acid solution which is both poisonous and corrosive. As a result, pro-
tective clothing and eye protection must always be worn when working with batteries.
Above all, avoid any contact with battery acid.
If clothing, skin or eyes come into contact with battery acid, rinse the affected areas with
plenty of clean water. Seek medical advice immediately if the skin or the eyes are affected.
Neutralise any battery acid spills immediately.
Only batteries with a sealed battery container may be used.
The weight and dimensions of the battery have a considerable effect on the operational safety
of the truck. Battery equipment may only be replaced with the manufacturer's agreement.

5. PALLET TRUCK MAINTENANCE

5.1. Operational safety and environmental protection

- The servicing and inspection operations contained in this chapter must be performed in accor-
dance with the intervals indicated in the servicing checklists.
- Any modification to the pallet truck assemblies, in particular the safety mechanisms, is prohi-
bited. The operational speeds of the truck must not be changed under any circumstances.
- Only original spare parts have been certified by our quality assurance department. To ensure
safe and reliable operation of the pallet truck, use the manufacturer's spare parts only. Used parts,
oils and fuels must be disposed of in accordance with the relevant environmental protection
regulations. For oil changes, contact the manufacturer's specialist department.
- Upon completion of the inspection and servicing, complete the activities listed in the «Recom-
missioning» section.

5.2. Maintenance safety regulations

Maintenance personnel:
Industrial trucks must only be serviced and maintained by the manufacturer's trained personnel.
The manufacturer's service department has field technicians specially trained for these tasks. We
therefore recommend a maintenance contract with the manufacturer's local service centre.
Lifting and jacking up:
When an industrial truck needs to be lifted, the lifting gear must only be secured to the points
specially provided for this purpose. When jacking up the truck, please take appropriate measures
to prevent the truck from slipping or tipping over (e.g. using wedges, wooden blocks). You may
only work underneath a raised load handler if it is supported by a sufficiently strong chain.
Cleaning:
Do not use flammable liquids to clean the industrial truck. Prior to cleaning, all safety measures
required to prevent sparking (e.g. through short circuits) must be taken. For battery-operated
trucks, the battery connection cable must be removed. Only weak suction or compressed air and
non-conductive antistatic brushes may be used for cleaning electric or electronic assemblies.
If the truck is cleaned using a water jet or a high-pressure cleaner, all electrical and electronic
components must be carefully covered beforehand as moisture can cause malfunctions. Do not
clean with pressurised water. After cleaning the truck, carry out the activities detailed in the «Re-
commissioning» section.
Travel Check the transmission for noise and leakage.
Check the travel mechanism and adjust and lubricate if
necessary. Check the control handle recovery function.
Check the wheels for wear and damage.
Check the wheel bearings and attachments.
Truck frame Check the truck frame for damage.
Hydraulic
Test the hydraulic system.
operation
Check the cylinders and piston rods for damage and
leaks and ensure that they are secure.
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Brake Check the magnetic brake air gap.
Electrics Test instruments, displays and control switches.
Test the warning and safety device.
Ensure that wire connections are secure and check
for damage.
Test the micro switch setting.
Check the relays.
Fix the motor and cable.
Power supply Visually inspect the battery.
Check that the battery cable connections are secure
and grease the terminals if necessary.
Travel Check the transmission for noise and leakage.
Check the travel mechanism and adjust and lubricate if
necessary. Check the control handle recovery function.
Check the wheels for wear and damage.
Check the wheel bearings and attachments.
Truck frame Check the truck frame for damage.
Hydraulic
Test the hydraulic system.
operation
Check the cylinders and piston rods for damage and
leaks and ensure that they are secure.
Check the load chain setting and tighten if necessary.
Visually inspect mast rollers and check the contact
surface wear level.
Check the forks and the load handler for wear and damage.
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Electrical System:
Only personnel with an appropriate level of training may work on the truck's electrical system.
Before working on the electrical system, please take all precautionary measures to avoid electric
shocks. For battery-operated trucks, the truck must be de-energised by removing the key.
Settings:
When repairing or replacing hydraulic, electric or electronic components or assemblies, always
note the truck-specific settings.
Tyres:
Tyre quality affects the stability and performance of the truck. When replacing factory-fitted tyres,
please use original manufacturer's spare parts only, as otherwise the data plate specifications will
not be kept. When changing wheels and tyres, ensure that the truck does not slew (e.g. when
replacing wheels always replace the left and right wheels at the same time).

5.3. Servicing and inspection

Thorough and expert servicing is one of the most important requirements for the safe operation
of the industrial truck. Failure to perform regular servicing can lead to truck failure and poses a
potential hazard to personnel and equipment.
The service intervals stated are based on single shift operation under normal operating condi-
tions. They must be reduced accordingly if the truck is to be used in extreme conditions with
large amounts of dust, extreme temperature fluctuations or multiple shifts.
The following maintenance checklist lists the tasks and the intervals after which they should be
carried out. Maintenance intervals are defined as:
W = Every 50 service hours, at least weekly A = Every 500 operating hours
B = Every 1,000 operating hours, or at least annually C = Every 2,000 operating hours, or at least
annually
W service intervals are to be performed by the customer.
In the run-in period—after approx. 100 service hours—or after repair work has been carried out,
the owner must check the wheel nuts/bolts and re-tighten them if necessary.

5.3.1. Maintenance checklist

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Brake
Check the magnetic brake air gap.
Electrics
Test instruments, displays and control switches.
Test the warning and safety device.
Ensure that wire connections are secure and check
for damage.
Test the micro switch setting.
Check the relays.
Fix the motor and cable.
Power supply Visually inspect the battery.
Check that the battery cable connections are secure
and grease the terminals if necessary.
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Hydraulic
Check the hydraulic oil level.
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Replace the hydraulic oil.
Check and clean the hydraulic oil filter. Replace it if
necessary.

5.3.2. Lubrication schedule

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