Bishamon EZ Loader User Manual

EZ LOADER®

A U T O M A T I C P A L L E T P O S I T I O N E R

United States Patent	5299906	USA
European Patent	0512775	United Kingdom
		France
Other Patents Pending		Germany

BISHAMON INDUSTRIES CORPORATION

5651 East Francis Street

Ontario, California 91761, USA

[phone] [phone]

Date Placed in Service:

Serial Number:

Dealer:

Version 1.04

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:			date:		09 / 08 /2011
		Robert M. Stone				day/mth/year
Signature of authorized representative:			date:		/		/
		(Print name)
						day/mth/year

Table of Contents

Contents	Page
Getting Started ...........................................................................................................................................................	1
Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................................	1
General Warnings.......................................................................................................................................................	1
Safety Warning Label Locations.................................................................................................................................	2
Specifications and Specification 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	- Specification 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 floor. 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 fingers 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 inflate 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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