Bishamon EZ Loader User Manual

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EZ LOADER

AUTOMATIC PALLET POSITIONER

United States Patent 5299906 USA
European Patent 0512775 United Kingdom
France
Germany

Other Patents Pending

Date Placed in Service:
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Version 1.04

BISHAMON INDUSTRIES CORPORATION

5651 East Francis Street

Ontario, California 91761, USA

[phone] [phone]

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Name of manufacturer: Bishamon Industries Corporation
Address of manufacturer: 5651 E. Francis Street

Ontario, California 91761, USA

Name of Manufacturer’s
authorized representative:

(Print name)

The Technical Construction File is maintained at: IMS

ZI-Rue Saint Gilles
28800 BONNEVAL

I hereby declare that the following machinery complies with all the Essential Health and Safety
Requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC as amended.

Machinery description: EZ Loader (Pneumatic Load Positioner)
Serial no.: 1105***to date
Transposed Harmonized European Standards used:

EN 12100: 2010 Safety of Machinery – General principles for design – Risk assessment
and risk reduction

EN 349: 1993+A1: 2008 Safety of Machinery - Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the

human body

EN 13857: 2008 Safety of Machinery - Safety distances to prevent danger zones being

reached by the upper and lower limbs

EN 983:1996+A1:2008 Safety of Machinery - Safety requirements for fluid power systems and

components – Pneumatics

EN 14121-1:2007 Safety of Machinery – Risk assessment – Part 1: Principles

Additional standards used:

ANSI MH29.1-2008 Safety Requirements for Industrial Scissors Lifts

Name of responsible person: Robert M. Stone
Position of responsible person: Vice President of Operations

DECLARATION:

I declare that as the authorized responsible person, the above information in relation to the supply /
manufacture of this product is in conformity with the stated standards and other related documents
following the provisions of the EC Machinery Directive.

Signature of responsible person:

Robert M. Stone day/mth/year

Signature of authorized representative: date: / /

(Print name) day/mth/year

date: 09 / 08 /2011

Table of Contents

Contents Page

Getting Started ...........................................................................................................................................................1

Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................................1

General Warnings .......................................................................................................................................................1

Safety Warning Label Locations .................................................................................................................................2

Specifi cations and Specifi cation Drawing ...................................................................................................................3

Recommended Floor Area & Ceiling Height ...............................................................................................................4

Functional Description ................................................................................................................................................5

Scissor Blocking Instructions ......................................................................................................................................6

Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................7

Installation Instructions ...............................................................................................................................................8

Quick Set-up ...............................................................................................................................................................9

Set-up Procedure .......................................................................................................................................................9

Operating Instructions ...............................................................................................................................................11

Handling Instructions .................................................................................................................................................12

Routine Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................12

List of Figures

Figure 1 - Safety Warning Label Locations ..............................................................................................................2

Figure 2 - Specifi cation Drawing .............................................................................................................................3

Figure 3 - Recommended Floor Area & Ceiling Height ............................................................................................4

Figure 4 - Functional Drawing ..................................................................................................................................5

Figure 5 - Maintenance Bar Operation .....................................................................................................................6

Figure 6 - EZ Loader Pneumatic Components .........................................................................................................7

Figure 7 - Air Gauge .................................................................................................................................................7

Figure 8 - EZ Adjust Knob Positions ........................................................................................................................8

Figure 9 - Handling the EZ Loader ...........................................................................................................................9

Figure 10 - EZ Loader Height vs Load Diagram ......................................................................................................10

Figure 11 - Fitting Disassembly ................................................................................................................................13

Figure 12 - EZ Loader Pneumatic Schematic ..........................................................................................................14

List Of Charts

Chart 1 - EZ Adjust Capacity Adjustability ..............................................................................................................9

Chart 2 - EZ Loader Performance ........................................................................................................................15

GETTING STARTED

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE EZ LOADER. The safety of all persons installing,
using or servicing the EZ Loader is of utmost importance to Bishamon. The EZ Loader is capable of supporting heavy
loads and is capable of causing SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY if used improperly or if certain safety precautions are
not taken. When properly used and maintained, the EZ Loader will provide many years of safe, trouble free service.
If you have any questions about any of the instructions in this manual or about the use of this product, PLEASE
contact your DEALER or Bishamon Industries Corporation.

INSPECTION

IMMEDIATELY upon receipt of the EZ Loader, remove all packing and strapping material and visually inspect the
unit for damage. Any damage to the unit MUST BE NOTED on the delivery receipt. After the preliminary inspection
is conducted, the unit should be thoroughly inspected for any concealed damage that was not readily apparent
during the preliminary inspection. Any concealed damage found that was not noted on the delivery receipt should be
IMMEDIATELY reported in writing TO THE DELIVERING CARRIER.

SAFETY DEFINITIONS

Bishamon uses the following system to identify the degree of risk associated with hazards and unsafe practices.

WARNING - Hazard or unsafe practice which, if not avoided, could result in DEATH or SEVERE

PERSONAL INJURY

and PROPERTY DAMAGE.

CAUTION

- Hazard or unsafe practice which, if not avoided, may result in MINOR or MODERATE

PERSONAL INJURY

and PROPERTY DAMAGE.

GENERAL WARNINGS

WARNING

1. READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW

ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

2. The EZ Loader is designed for use with stable, uniformly distributed loads on a solid level fl oor. DO NOT
concentrate the load at one point on the pallet or platform. ALWAYS uniformly distribute each layer of load over
the supporting surface. DO NOT use the EZ Loader for any purpose other than its intended use.

3. SHEARING HAZARD. ALWAYS keep hands and feet clear of the scissor mechanism and all moving
components. DO NOT put hands under the platform when in use. SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY could result.

4. CRUSHING HAZARD. ALWAYS keep hands and feet clear of all moving components. DO NOT put feet on the
base frame when in use. SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY could result.

5. PINCH POINT HAZARD. ALWAYS keep hands and fi ngers clear of the underside of the rotator ring. SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY could result.

6. NEVER sit, stand or ride on the platform or rotating surface. Moving components could cause loss of balance.
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY could result.

7. NEVER go under the platform until the load is removed and the scissor mechanism is blocked. SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY could result.

8. NEVER place any load on the EZ Loader with the scissor mechanism blocked. SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
and PROPERTY DAMAGE could result.

9. DO NOT overpressurize or overload the EZ Loader. ALWAYS stay within the designated pressure and capacity
ratings. SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY and PROPERTY DAMAGE could result.

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10. When removing a loaded pallet, ALWAYS raise the load until the bottom of the pallet clears the top of the EZ
Loader before backing up. ALWAYS stay well clear of the load while it is being removed from the EZ Loader.
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY and PROPERTY DAMAGE could result.

11. ALWAYS ensure all safety warning labels are in place and legible. If not, remove the EZ Loader from service
and replace the required labels. Refer to Figure 1 for label descriptions and locations.

12. Before servicing any component in the EZ Loader’s pneumatic system, ALWAYS open the purge valve and
discharge all air pressure. SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY could result.

13. DO NOT infl ate the air spring when removed from the EZ Loader. Pressurizing the unrestricted air spring may
cause assembly to burst. SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY and PROPERTY DAMAGE could result.

CAUTION

1. ALWAYS use clean dry air to pressurize the system.

2. If the EZ Loader is equipped with the optional semi-live portability, ALWAYS remove the load before engaging
the portability wheels.

SAFETY WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS

Figure 1 Safety Warning Label Locations

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