EP Equipment CQE12R, CQE15R Operation Manual
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EP EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD. is one of the
world’s leading companies manufacture,
design material handling equipment and
provide related service. With over
100,000m2 plant it produces over
100,000 trucks per year, and provides
professional, effective and optimized
material handling solutions worldwide,
until now it has developed three major
kinds of business:
· Material handling equipment: Focus
on electric forklift and warehouse
equipment
·OEM parts: Global parts supply
·Imow industry,online: One stop
industrial products supply
Guided by our customer-oriented
concept, EP has developed service
centers in more than 30 countries
around the world, from which customers
are able to receive timely local service.
Moreover, 95% of warranty parts can be
shipped out within 24 hours after been
ordered. Through our online after-sales
service system, customers can process
their warranty claims, order spare parts
and consult the operation manuals,
maintenance materials and spare parts
catalogs.
With business all over the world, EP has
thousands of employees and hundreds
of agents worldwide to provide our
global customers with prompt local
service.
Based on the concept of sharing
economy , EP also offer rental service
for various logistics equipment. Adhering
to the idea “Making the leasing of logistic
equipment more simple”, EP is devoted
to providing customized one-stop
leasing solutions for our customers with
our high quality, reasonable price and
prompt rental service.
EP’s mission&vision is “ Let more people
apply the electrical material handling
equipment to relieve the intensity of
labour” and “Let’s grow together”.
EP EQUIPMENT CO., LTD
Address: XIAQUAN, DIPU, ANJI,
ZHEJIANG, CHINA
Tel: + 86-0571-28023920
Fax: + 86-0571-28035616
Website: www.ep-ep.com
Email: service@ep-ep.com
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Foreword
The present original operating instructions are designed to provide sufficient
instruction for the safe operation and maintenance of the Reach Truck. Please be
sure to read this operator manual carefully if you are operator or are in charge of the
Reach Truck,before you operate and service the Reach Truck. Only in this way can
you protect yourself and make the Reach Truck play a role as much as possible.
Our Reach Trucks are subject to ongoing development, so maybe there are some
differences between your product and the description in this manual. And the operator
manual details will be different because of customer's special requirements.
If you have any questions ,please keep in touch with the sales department or let the
dealer know.
Notes:
1. This manual is used for operation and maintenance , the detail parameters, size a
nd specifications in context is only for reference , the real parameters will depend on
sale files.
2. Manual pictures for reference only, the real car shall prevail, and shall not affect the
manual use.
3.Manual pictures only sign for one of the models in this series models.
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WARNING!
TO PREVENT SETIOUS RISK OF INJURY TO
YOURSELF AND OTHERS OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
These Reach Truck may become hazardous if adequate maintenance is neglected.
Therefore, adequate maintenance facilities, trained personnel and procedures should
be provided.
Maintenance and inspection shall be performed in conformance with the following
practices:
1. A scheduled planned maintenance,lubrication and inspection system should be
followed.
2. Only qualified and authorized personnel shall be permitted to maintain, repair,
adjust, and inspect Reach Truck.
3. Before leaving the Reach Truck:
– Do not park the Reach Truck on an incline.
– Fully lower the load forks.
– Press the emergency stop switch .
– Set the key switch to the "OFF" position and remove the key.
4. Before starting to operate Reach Truck:
– Be in operating position
– Place directional control in neutral
– Before operating Reach Truck, check functions of lift systems, directional
control,speed control,steering, warning devices and brakes.
5. Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment present. Do not use open
flame to check lever, or for leakage of electrolyte and fluids or oil. Do not use open
pans of fuel or flammable cleaning fluids for cleaning parts.
6. Brakes,steering mechanisms, control mechanisms,guards and safety devices shall
be inspected regularly and maintained in legible condition.
7. Capacity, operation and maintenance instruction plates or decals shall be
maintained in legible condition.
8. All parts of lift mechanisms shall be inspected to maintain them in safe operating
condition.
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9. All hydraulic systems shall be regularly inspected and maintained in conformance
with good practice. Cylinders, valves and other similar parts shall be checked to
assure that "drift" has not developed to the extent that it would create a hazard.
10. Reach Truck shall be kept in a clean condition to minimize fire hazards facilitate
detection of loose or detective parts.
11. Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe Reach Truck operation
shall not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written
approval. Capacity, operation and maintenance plates or decals shall be changed
accordingly.
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Catalog
Correct use and Application ........................................................................................1
1. Reach Truck Description ........................................................................................2
1.1Application ......................................................................................................2
1.2 Reach Truck Assemblies ...............................................................................3
1.2.1 Control Handle .....................................................................................4
1.2.2 Key switch............................................................................................4
1.2.3 Battery discharge indicator ...................................................................5
1.2.4 Folding operator pedal .........................................................................6
1.2.5 Side arm ..............................................................................................6
1.2.6 Emergency stop switch ........................................................................6
1.3 Standard Version Specifications .....................................................................7
1.3.1 Performance data for standard Reach Trucks ......................................7
1.3.2 Dimensions ................................ .......................................................... 7
1.4 Identification points and data plates .............................................................12
1.4.1Reach Truck data plate .......................................................................13
1.4.2 Capacity chart ....................................................................................13
2. Commissioning .....................................................................................................14
2.1 Using the Reach Truck for the First Time .....................................................14
2.2 During brake-in ............................................................................................14
3.Operation ..............................................................................................................15
3.1 Safety Regulations for the Operation of Reach Trucks.................................15
3.2 Operate and run the Reach Truck................................................................16
3.2.1 Preparing ...........................................................................................16
3.2.2 Travel, Steering, Braking ....................................................................16
3.2.3 Lifting, transporting and depositing loads ...........................................18
3.2.4 Parking the Reach Truck securely ......................................................19
4.Battery Maintenance & Charging ...........................................................................20
4.1 Safety regulations for handling acid batteries ..............................................20
4.2 Charging the battery ....................................................................................20
4.2.1 Exposing the battery ..........................................................................20
4.2.2 Charging the battery ..........................................................................20
4.3 Battery removal and installation ...................................................................21
4.3.1Changing the battery ...........................................................................21
4.4 Battery maintenance ....................................................................................21
4.5 Battery Disposal ................................ ................................ ..........................22
5.Reach Truck Maintenance .....................................................................................23
5.1 Operational safety and environmental protection .........................................23
5.2 Maintenance Safety Regulations .................................................................23
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5.3 Servicing and inspection ..............................................................................24
5.3.1 Maintenance Checklist .......................................................................25
5.3.2 Lubrication Schedule .........................................................................26
5.3.3 Maintenance Instructions ...................................................................27
5.4 Decommissioning the Reach Truck ..............................................................29
5.4.1 Prior to decommissioning ................................ ................................ ...29
5.4.2 Restoring the Reach Truck to operation after decommissioning .........30
5.5 Safety checks to be performed at regular intervals and following
any unusual incidents ...................................................................................30
5.6 Final de-commissioning, disposal ................................................................30
6.Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................31
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Correct use and Application
The truck described in the operation manual is an industrial truck designed for lifting
and transporting load units.
It must be used, operated and serviced in accordance with the present instructions.
Any other type of use is beyond the scope of application and can result in damage to
personnel, the truck or property. In particular, avoid overloading the truck with loads
which are too heavy or placed on one side. The data plate attached to the truck or the
load diagram are binding for the maximum load capacity. The truck must not be used
in fire or explosion endangered areas, or areas threatened by corrosion or excessive
dust.
Proprietor responsibilities
For the purposes of the operation manual the “proprietor” is defined as any natural or
legal person who either uses the truck himself, or on whose behalf it is used. In
special cases (e.g. leasing or renting) the proprietor is considered the person who, in
accordance with existing contractual agreements between the owner and user of the
truck, is charged with operational duties.
The proprietor must ensure that the truck is used only for the purpose it is intended for
and that danger to life and limb of the user and third parties are excluded.
Furthermore, accident prevention regulations, safety regulations and operating, servicing and repair guidelines must be followed. The proprietor must ensure that all truck
users have read and understood this operator manual.
Failure to comply with the operation manual shall invalidate the warranty. The same
applies if improper work is carried out on the truck by the customer or third parties
without the permission of the manufacturer’s customer service department.
Adding accessories
The mounting or installation of additional equipment which affects or enhances the
performance of the truck requires the written permission of the manufacturer. Local
authority approval may also need to be obtained.
Local authority approval does not however constitute the manufacturer’s approval.
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1. Reach Truck Description
1.1Application
The Reach Truck is electric Reach Truck with a steered drive wheel.
It is designed for use on level floors to lift and transport palletised goods. Open bottom
pallets or roll cages can be lifted.
The capacity can be obtained from the data plate.
The capacity with respect to lift height and load center of gravity is indicated on the
capacity plate.
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1.2 Reach Truck Assemblies
Item
Component
Item
Component
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Control handle
8
Driving wheel
2
Upper cover
9
Caster wheel
3
Key switch
10
Chassis
4
Battery discharge indicator
11
Emergency stop switch
5
Handrails
12
Battery
6
Lower cover
13
Forks
7
Platform
14
Lift Mast
4
1.2.1 Control Handle
1.2.2 Key switch
Switches control current on and off.
Removing the key prevents the Reach Truck
from being switched on by unauthorised
personnel.
Item
Component
Function
14
"Tilting
backward&forward" button
Tilting the fork backward or forward.
15
"Reach
backward&forward" button
Reach the mast backward or forward.
16
“Lower&Lift” button
Lowers or Raises load forks.
17
“Right&Left” button
Reach the fork right or left. (Optional )
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Travel switch
Controls the driving speed and direction.
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Horn button
Triggers a warning signal.
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Collision safety switch
Safety function when activated, forces the truck to reverse its
travelling direction and stops when the switch is release.
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