Global Industrial 988993 User Manual

5 (1)

MODEL 988993

POWERED PALLET TRUCK

Operation

Maintenance

Repair Parts List

Global Industrial

MANUAL NO. BL-GL33-0618 - 09-12-2019

globalindustrial.com

 

WARNING

Do not operate this truck unless you have been authorized and trained to do so, and have read all warnings and instructions in Operator’s Manual and on this truck.

Do not operate this truck until you have checked its condition. Give special attention to wheels, horn, battery, controller, lift system, brakes, steering mechanism, guards and safety devices.

Operate truck only from designated operating position. Do not carry passengers. Keep feet clear of truck and wear foot protection.

Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right of way to pedestrians. Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed.

Start, stop, travel, steer and brake smoothly. Slow down for turns and on uneven or slippery surfaces that could cause truck to slide or overturn. Use special

care when traveling without load as the risk of overturn may be greater.

Always look in direction of travel. Keep a clear view, and when load interferes with visibility, travel with load trailing.

Use special care when operating on ramps travel slowly, and do not angle or turn. Travel with load downhill.

Do not handle loads which are higher than the chassis unless load is secured so that no part of it could fall backward. Before lifting, be sure load is centered, forks are completely under the chassis backrest.

When leaving truck, neutralize travel control, fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake. When leaving truck unattended, also shut off power.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section

 

Page

Section

 

Page

DESCRIPTION..................................................................

1-1

5-1.7

HORN SWITCH REPLACEMENT................

5-5

1-1

INTRODUCTION. .........................................

1-1

5-1.8

LIFT AND LOWER SWITCH

 

1-2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION...........................

1-1

 

REPLACEMENT ..........................................

5-6

1-3

SAFETY FEATURES....................................

1-2

 

 

 

OPERATION.....................................................................

2-1

5-2

UPPER COMPARTMENT COVERS............

5-7

2-1

GENERAL.....................................................

2-1

5-2.1

REMOVAL....................................................

5-7

2-2

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS......................

2-1

5-2.2

INSTALLATION............................................

5-7

2-3

BEFORE OPERATION.................................

2-1

5-3

LOWER COMPARTMENT COVERS...........

5-8

2-4

GENERAL CONTROL OPERATION............

2-4

5-3.1

REMOVAL....................................................

5-8

2-5

DRIVING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES 2-4

5-3.2

INSTALLATION............................................

5-8

2-6

BELLY-BUTTON SWITCH............................

2-4

5-4

STEERING ARM..........................................

5-9

2-7

STEERING ARM GAS SPRING...................

2-5

5-4.1

RETURN SPRING REPLACEMENT............

5-9

2-8

LIFT AND LOWER CONTROLS...................

2-5

5-4.2

STEERING ARM REMOVAL .......................

5-9

2-9

LOADING AND UNLOADING.......................

2-5

5-4.3

STEERING ARM INSTALLATION ...............

5-9

2-10

PARKING......................................................

2-5

BRAKE SERVICING

6-1

PLANNED MAINTENANCE

3-1

6-1

BRAKES.......................................................

6-1

3-1

GENERAL.....................................................

3-1

6-1.1

BRAKE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT.........

6-1

3-2

MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY CHECKS.....

3-1

 

 

 

3-3

BATTERY CARE .........................................

3-1

TRANSMISSION, DRIVE WHEEL, LOAD WHEEL..........

7-1

3-3.1

GENERAL.....................................................

3-1

7-1

DRIVE WHEEL ............................................

7-1

3-3.2

SAFETY RULES...........................................

3-2

7-2

TRANSMISSION..........................................

7-1

3-3.3

BATTERY CARE AND CHARGING .............

3-2

7-3

LOAD WHEEL..............................................

7-3

3-3.4

BATTERY CLEANING 2

 

7-3.1

REMOVAL....................................................

7-3

3-3.5

MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERIES............

3-2

7-3.2

REPAIR........................................................

7-3

3-4

CHARGING BATTERIES..............................

3-3

7-3.3

LOAD WHEEL INSTALLATION...................

7-3

3-5

BATTERY REPLACEMENT .........................

3-4

ELEVATION SYSTEM SERVICING

8-1

3-6

LUBRICATION..............................................

3-5

 

 

 

8-1

LIFT LINKAGE .............................................

8-1

TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................

4-1

8-1.1

REMOVAL....................................................

8-1

4-1

GENERAL.....................................................

4-1

8-1.2

REPAIR........................................................

8-2

4-2

CONTROLLER TROUBLESHOOTING........

4-4

8-1.3

INSTALLATION............................................

8-2

4-2.1

FAULT DETECTION.....................................

4-4

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SERVICING

9-1

4-2.2

HAND HELD PROGRAMMER (OPTIONAL)4-4

4-3.3

FAULT RECORDING....................................

4-4

9-1

LINES AND FITTINGS.................................

9-1

4-3.4

GENERAL CHECKOUT................................

4-4

9-2

HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL

 

4-3.5

DIAGNOSTIC HISTORY...............................

4-6

 

ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ...............................

9-2

4-3.6

TEST THE FAULT DETECTION

 

9-2.1

REMOVAL....................................................

9-2

 

CIRCUITRY ..................................................

4-6

9-2.2

INSTALLATION............................................

9-2

4-3.7

DIAGNOSTICS AND

 

9-3

HYDRAULIC PUMP, MOTOR

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING..................................

4-6

 

AND RESERVOIR ASSY.............................

9-2

4-3.7.1

LED Diagnostics ...........................................

4-6

9-3.1

REMOVAL....................................................

9-2

4-3.8

PROGRAMMER DIAGNOSTICS................

4-16

9-3.2

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY..........

9-2

 

 

 

9-3.3

INSTALLATION............................................

9-2

STEERING ARM, CONTROL HEAD

 

9-4

LIFT CYLINDER...........................................

9-5

AND COMPARTMENT .....................................................

5-1

9-4.1.

REMOVAL....................................................

9-5

5-1

CONTROL HEAD .........................................

5-1

9-4.2

REPAIR........................................................

9-5

5-1.1

CONTROL HEAD REMOVAL.......................

5-1

9-4.3

INSTALLATION............................................

9-6

5-1.2

CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION...............

5-3

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

10-1

5-1.3

CONTROL HEAD COVERS REMOVAL.......

5-3

5-1.4

CONTROL HEAD COVERS

 

10-1

ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL..............

10-1

 

INSTALLATION ............................................

5-3

10-1.1

MAINTENANCE.........................................

10-1

5-1.5

SPEED POTENTIOMETER

 

10-1.2

CLEANING.................................................

10-1

 

REPLACEMENT...........................................

5-3

10-1.3

CONTROLLER REMOVAL........................

10-1

5-1.6

BELLY-BUTTON SWITCH REPLACEMENT5-4

10-1.4

CONTROLLER INSTALLATION................

10-1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - CONTINUED

Section

 

Page

Section

 

Page

10-1.5

CHARGER REMOVAL...............................

10-1

10-1.16

EMERGENCY DISCONNECT INSTALL

....10-4

10-1.6

CHARGER INSTALLATION.......................

10-1

10-1.17

LIFT LIMIT SWITCH REMOVAL ................

10-6

10-1.7

COOLING FAN REMOVAL........................

10-3

10-1.18

LIFT LIMIT SWITCH INSTALLATION ........

10-6

10-1.8

COOLING FAN INSTALLATION................

10-3

10-2

PUMP MOTOR...........................................

10-7

10-1.9

BUZZER REMOVAL ..................................

10-3

10-3

DRIVE MOTOR ..........................................

10-7

10-1.10

BUZZER INSTALLATION ..........................

10-3

10-4

DEADMAN SWITCH...................................

10-7

10-1.11

KEY SWITCH REMOVAL ..........................

10-3

10-4.1

REPLACEMENT.........................................

10-7

10-1.12

KEY SWITCH INSTALLATION ..................

10-3

 

 

 

10-1.13

BATTERY INDICATOR REMOVAL ...........

10-3

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ...............................................

11-1

10-1.14

BATTERY INDICATOR INSTALLATION ...

10-3

 

 

 

10-1.15

EMERGENCY DISCONNECT REMOVAL. 10-3

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN..........................

12-1

1-2

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SECTION 1

DESCRIPTION

1-1. INTRODUCTION.

 

This publication describes the 24 volt 988993 lift truck

 

distributed by Global Industrial. Included are operating

 

instructions, planned maintenance instructions, lubri-

 

cation procedures, corrective maintenance procedures

 

and a complete parts list with part location illustrations.

 

Users shall comply with all requirements indicated in

 

applicable OSHA standards and current edition of

 

A.N.S.I. B56.1 Part II. By following these requirements

 

and the recommendations contained in this manual,

 

you will receive many years of dependable service

 

from your 988993 lift truck.

 

1-2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION.

 

The self-propelled 988993 truck, Figure 1-2, lifts and

 

transports payloads up to 3300 pounds on rigid forks.

 

The forward and reverse motion is controlled by either

 

of two controller levers mounted on the control head.

 

Stopping and turning is controlled by the steering arm.

 

Lift and Lower is controlled by pushbuttons on the con-

 

trol head. The battery powered lift truck is quiet and

 

without exhaust fumes.

 

The reversible DC motor propels the lift truck in for-

 

ward or reverse direction throughout the available

 

speed range. The 988993 lift truck can be driven with

 

forks raised or lowered. The lift truck must be pro-

 

tected from the elements.

 

The model number will be found on the name plate

R8548

 

(Figure 1-1) along with the serial number, lifting capac-

Figure 1-1 Name Plate

ity, and load center. Figure 1-2 shows the locations of

the truck’s main components and controls.

 

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GL33-14

Figure 1-2 Lift Truck

1-3. SAFETY FEATURES.

The 988993 is designed and engineered to provide maximum safety for operator and payload. Some of the safety features incorporated into the design are:

Dead-man brake to apply the brake and cut off drive power when the steering arm is released.

Belly-button switch to reverse truck should the operator accidentally pin himself against a wall or obstruction when backing up in slow speed.

All control functions automatically return to “OFF” when released.

Emergency Disconnect within operator's reach.

Readily accessible horn button.

Handle to provide a firm hand hold for operator.

Flow control valve regulates maximum lowering speed within prescribed limits.

Relief valve maintains hydraulic pressure within prescribed limits.

High visibility color scheme of truck provides visual alert of truck’s presence.

Battery Indicator

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SECTION 2 OPERATION

2-1. GENERAL.

This section gives detailed operating instructions for the 988993 lift truck. The instructions are divided into the various phases of operations, such as operating lift, driving, and stopping. Routine precautions are included for safe operation.

2-2. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS.

WARNING: Improper operation of the lift truck may result in operator injury, or load and/or lift truck damage. Observe the following precautions when operating the 988993 lift truck.

The following safety precautions must be adhered to at all times.

Do not operate this truck unless you have been trained and authorized to do so and have read all warnings and instructions in this manual and on the truck.

All warnings and instructions must be read and understood before using the equipment.

Equipment must be inspected by a qualified person on a regular basis.

Do not operate this truck until you have checked its condition. Give special attention to Wheels, Horn, Batteries, Controller, Lift System, Brakes, Steering Mechanism, Guards and Safety Devices

Operate truck only from designated operation position. Wear foot protection. Do not carry passengers.

Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right of way to pedestrians. Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed.

Start, stop, travel, steer and brake smoothly. Slow down for turns and on uneven or slippery surfaces that could cause truck to slide or overturn. Use special care when traveling without load as the risk of overturn may be greater.

Always look in direction of travel. Keep a clear view, and when load interferes with visibility, travel with load or lifting mechanism trailing.

Do not overload truck. Check nameplate for load weight and load center information.

Before lifting, be sure load is centered, forks are completely under load, and load is as far back as possible against the chassis.

Do not handle loads which are higher than the chassis unless load is secured so that no part of it could fall backward.

When leaving truck, neutralize travel control. Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake. When leaving truck unattended, turn off key switch and disconnect switch, and remove key.

2-3. BEFORE OPERATION

Table 2-1 covers important inspection points on the 988993 lift truck which should be checked prior to operation. Depending on use, some trucks may require additional checks.

Figure 2-1 shows a sample format for an Operator Checklist, which can be modified as necessary to fit your operation.

WARNING: Periodic maintenance of this truck by a QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN is required.

CAUTION: A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN should check the truck monthly for proper lubrication, proper fluid levels, brake operation, motor maintenance and other areas specified in the SECTION 3.

WARNING: If the truck is found to be unsafe and in need of repair, or contributes to an unsafe condition, report it immediately to the designated authority. Do not operate it until it has been restored to a safe operating condition. Do not make any unauthorized repairs or adjustments. All service must be performed by a qualified maintenance technician.

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Table 2-1 Operator Checks

ITEM

PROCEDURE

Transmission

Check for signs of fluid leakage.

and hydraulic

 

systems.

 

Forks

Check for cracks and damage.

Safety signs

Check that warning labels,

 

nameplate, etc., are in good

 

condition and legible.

Horn

Check that horn sounds when

 

operated.

Steering

Check for binding or looseness in

 

steering arm when steering.

Travel controls

Check that speed controls on

 

control head operate in all

 

speed ranges in forward and

 

reverse and that belly button

 

switch functions.

 

 

ITEM

PROCEDURE

Wheels

Check drive wheel for cracks or

 

damage. Move truck to check

 

load for freedom of rotation.

Hydraulic

Check operation of lift and lower

controls

to their maximum positions.

Brake

Check that brake actuates when

 

steering arm is raised to upright

 

position, and when lowered to

 

horizontal position.

Deadman/

Check that steering arm raises to

Parking brake

upright position when released

 

and brake applies.

Battery

Check that battery can be

disconnect

disconnected and recon-

 

nected. Check for connector

 

damage.

Battery charge

Check the battery indicator.

 

 

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R8549

Figure 2-1 Sample of Operator Check List

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2-4. GENERAL CONTROL OPERATION.

The speed control (See Figure 2-2) located on each side of the control head provides fingertip control for driving the truck. Rotate the control in the direction you want to travel. The farther you rotate the control from the neutral position, the faster the truck will travel.

R6617

Figure 2-2 Forward/Reverse Control

The pushbutton switches (See Figure 2-3), located on the front of the control head activate the lift-lower controls and the horn.

R6618

Figure 2-3 Pushbutton Switches

The brake is fully applied by lowering or raising the steering arm. (See Figure 2-4) All traction control power is shut off when the brake is engaged. When the steering arm is in the upright position, the brake acts as a parking brake. Deadman braking occurs when the handle is released and spring action raises steering arm to the upright position.

R8505

Figure 2-4 Brake Actuation

2-5. DRIVING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES.

1.Turn on the emergency disconnect and the key switch. Grasp the grips of the steering head so that the speed control can be comfortably operated by either thumb.

2.Lower the steering arm to a comfortable position above horizontal to disengage the brake and to energize the electrical circuits. If the truck is not moved, the electrical circuits will time out and will deenergize. See Figure 2-4.

3.To move forward (with load in front), slowly press the speed control forward. See Figure 2-2. Press the forward speed control farther to increase speed.

4.To slow down or stop, release the speed control and lower or raise the steering arm to the horizontal or vertical position. See Figure 2-4. In those positions, the brake engages, slowing or stopping the truck.

5.Procedures for movement in reverse are the same as in the forward direction except slowly press the speed control backward. See Figure 2- 2.

2-6. BELLY-BUTTON SWITCH.

The belly-button switch (Figure 2-5) minimizes the possibility of the driver being pinned by the steering arm while driving the lift truck in slow speed. If the switch presses against the operator while the lift truck is being driven toward the operator, the switch changes the direction of the lift truck.

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R6619

Figure 2-5 Belly-Button Switch

2-7. STEERING ARM GAS SPRING.

The steering arm gas spring automatically raises the steering arm to the upright position when the steering arm is released. If the steering arm does not return fully, the steering arm gas spring requires replacement. Return truck to maintenance for repair.

2-8. LIFT AND LOWER CONTROLS.

Lift/Lower Control buttons are located on the steering control head. (Figure 2-3)

To lift forks, push in either LIFT button and hold until forks reach desired height. To lower forks, push in either LOWER button and hold until forks descend to desired height.

2-9. LOADING AND UNLOADING.

1.Move truck to location where load is to be picked up.

2.Move the truck into position so forks are within pallet or skid, and the load is centered over the forks and as far back as possible.

3.Raise forks to lift load.

4.Drive to area where load is to be placed.

5.Move truck to align load with its new position.

6.Lower the load until it rests squarely in place and the forks are free.

7.Slowly move the truck out from under the load.

2-10.PARKING.

When finished with moving loads, return the truck to its maintenance or storage area. Turn off the emergency Disconnect and the key switch. Charge batteries as necessary. Refer to battery care instructions, SECTION 3.

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NOTES

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SECTION 3

PLANNED MAINTENANCE

3-1. GENERAL.

Planned maintenance consists of periodic visual and operational checks, parts inspection, lubrication, and scheduled maintenance designed to prevent or discover malfunctions and defective parts. The operator performs the checks in SECTION 3, and refers any required servicing to a qualified maintenance technician who performs the scheduled maintenance and any required servicing.

3-2. MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY CHECKS.

Table 3-1 is a monthly and quarterly inspection and service chart based on normal usage of equipment eight hours per day, five days per week. If the lift truck is used in excess of forty hours per week, the frequency of inspection and service should be increased accordingly. These procedures must be performed by a qualified service technician or your Global Industrial Service Representative.

3-3. BATTERY CARE.

3-3.1. General

The 988993 may be equipped with maintenance free batteries.

The care and maintenance of the battery is very important to obtain efficient truck operation and maximum battery life.

CAUTION: Gases produced by a battery can be explosive. Do not smoke, use an open flame, create an arc or sparks in the vicinity of the battery. Ventilate an enclosed area well when charging.

CAUTION: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which may cause severe burns. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case of contact, flush immediately and thoroughly with clean water. Obtain medical attention when eyes are affected. A baking soda solution (one pound to one gallon of water) applied to spilled acid until bubbling stops, neutralizes the acid for safe handing and disposal.

Leakage voltage from battery terminals to battery case can cause misleading trouble symptoms with the truck electrical system. Since components of the truck electrical system are insulated from truck frame, leakage voltage will not normally affect truck operation unless a short circuit or breakdown of circuit wire insulation to truck frame occurs.

A voltage check from battery connector terminal to battery case should indicate near zero volts. Typically, however, the sum of the voltages at both terminals will equal battery volts. This leakage voltage will discharge the battery. As battery cleanliness deteriorates, the usable charge of the battery decreases due to this self discharge.

 

Table 3-1 Monthly and Quarterly Inspection and Service Chart

 

 

 

VISUAL CHECKS

INTERVAL

INSPECTION OR SERVICE

Monthly

Check electrical brake for proper operation.

Monthly

Check load wheels for wear. A poly load wheel must be replaced if worn to within 1/16 inch

 

of hub. Check for separation from hub.

Monthly

Check drive wheel for wear. A poly drive wheel must be replaced if worn to within 3/4 inch of

 

hub. Check for separation from hub.

Monthly

Inspect wiring for loose connections and damaged insulation.

Monthly

Inspect contactors for proper operation.

Monthly

Check deadman brake switch for proper operation.

Quarterly

Check lift cylinder for leakage.

Quarterly

Check for excessive jerking of steering arm when stopping or starting.

 

 

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Although a leakage voltage reading of zero volts may not be possible, a cleaner battery will have more usable charge for truck operation and not affect operation of electronic devices on the unit.

3-3.2. Safety Rules

Wear protective clothing, such as rubber apron, gloves, boots and goggles when performing any maintenance on batteries. Do not allow electrolyte to come in contact with eyes, skin, clothing or floor. If electrolyte comes in contact with eyes, flush immediately and thoroughly with clean water. Obtain medical attention immediately. Should electrolyte be spilled on skin, rinse promptly with clean water and wash with soap. A baking soda solution (one pound to one gallon of water) will neutralize acid spilled on clothing, floor or any other surface. Apply solution until bubbing stops and rinse with clean water.

If truck is equipped with wet cell batteries, keep vent plugs firmly in place at all times except when adding water or taking hydrometer readings. Do not allow dirt, cleaning solution or other foreign material to enter cells. Impurities in electrolyte has a neutralizing effect reducing available charge.

Do not bring any type of flame, spark, etc., near the battery. Gas formed while the battery is charging, is highly explosive. This gas remains in cell long after charging has stopped.

Do not lay metallic or conductive objects on battery. Arcing will result.

Do not touch non-insulated parts of DC output connector or battery terminals to avoid possible electrical shock.

De-energize all AC and DC power connections before servicing battery.

Do not charge a frozen battery.

Do not use charger if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.

3-3.3. Battery Care and Charging

CAUTION: Never smoke or bring open flame near the battery. Gas formed during charging is highly explosive and can cause serious injury.

1.Charge the battery only in areas designated for that use.

2.Battery terminals should be checked and cleaned of corrosion regularly. Good battery terminal contact is essential not only for operation, but also for proper charging of the battery.

3.The charging requirements will vary depending on the use of the truck. The battery should be given as equalizing charge on a weekly basis. This charge should normally be an additional three hours at the finish rate.

4.Make certain battery used meets weight and size requirements of truck. NEVER operate truck with an undersized battery.

3-3.4. Battery Cleaning

Always keep vent plugs tightly in place when cleaning battery. When properly watered and charged, the battery will remain clean and dry. All that is necessary is to brush or blow off any dust or dirt that may accumulate on them. However, if electrolyte is spilled or overflows from a cell, it should be neutralized with a solution of baking soda and water, brushing the soda solution beneath the connectors and removing grime from the covers. Then rinse the battery with cool water from a low pressure supply to remove the soda and loosen dirt. If batteries stay wet consistently, they may be either overcharged or over filled. This condition should be investigated and corrected.

3-3.5. MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERIES

Some trucks may be equipped with maintenance free batteries. These batteries are completely sealed, will not require any watering and have a full 80% discharge available.

Sealed Maintenance Free batteries contain a pressure release valve and under normal operating conditions do not require any special ventilation.

CAUTION: Do not try to open this battery or remove the pressure release valve.

Only under severe overcharging, such as connected to an improperly sized charger, will any significant amount of gasses be released from the battery. Also, being a valve regulated battery, it never requires watering.

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3-4. CHARGING BATTERIES

Charging requirements will vary depending on depth of discharge and temperature. Follow safety rules when placing a battery on charge.

Proceed as follows:

1.Park truck at charging station with forks lowered and turn the key switch off.

2.Check the condition of the AC cord and battery cables. If there are any cuts in the cable, any exposed wires, loose plugs or connectors, DO NOT attempt to charge the batteries. Contact appropriate personnel for repairs to be made.

3.Pull the charger cord out of the top cover (Figure

3-1) and connect to the appropriate power supply.

GL33-16

Figure 3-1 Battery Charging

R6115

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3-5. BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Access to the batteries requires removing the cover. Charging requirements will vary depending on depth of discharge and temperature. Follow safety rules when placing a battery on charge.

Proceed as follows:

a.Remove top cover screws (1, Figure 3-2) and remove the upper compartment cover (2).

GL33-17

Figure 3-2 Cover Removal

b.Remove four and front cover, this will expose the 2 batteries. (Figure 3-3).

R6761

Figure 3-3 Screw Removal

c.Tag and disconnect the three battery cables (Figure 3-4).

d.To remove the batteries pull each one out individually as required.

P

R6762

Figure 3-4 Disconnect Battery Cables

e.Install in the reverse order of remove.

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3-6. LUBRICATION.

Refer to Table 3-2 for the recommended types of grease and oil. Table 3-3 in conjunction with Figure 3-5 identifies the items requiring lubrication.

Table 3-2 Recommended Lubricants (See Table 3-3 for Application)

No. 1 Grease—Lithium base, general purpose

No. 2 (Note) Grease—Lithium base

No. 3 Hydraulic oil-Heavy duty with a viscosity of 150 SUS foam suppressing agent and rust and oxidation inhibitors

Hydraulic oil-Heavy duty with a viscosity of 100 SUS foam suppressing agent and rust and oxidation inhibitors (Note)

No. 4 SAE 30 or 40 Engine lubricating oil

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GL33-18

 

 

Figure 3-5 Lubrication Diagram

 

 

 

 

Table 3-3 Lubrication Chart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIG 3-2

LOCATION

METHOD OF

TYPE

APPLICATION

INDEX

 

APPLICATION

(Table

OF

NO.

 

 

3-3)

LUBRICANT

1

Transmission Grease

Can

No. 1

Fill to level plug

2

Hydraulic Reservoir

Can

No. 3

With lift carriage fully lowered, fill

 

Capacity-1 quarts

 

 

reservoir with hydraulic oil to 1

 

 

 

 

inch below opening

3

Lift Linkage Fittings*

Gun

No. 2

Pressure lubricate.

* Raise lift carriage to gain access to grease fittings.

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SECTION 4

TROUBLESHOOTING

4-1. GENERAL

Use Table 4-1 and Figure 4-3 as a guide to determine possible causes of trouble. The table is divided into five main categories: Truck and Hydraulic System Will

Not Operate: Truck Does Not Operate Forward or Reverse: Trouble With Braking: Trouble With Lifting Or Lowering, and Miscellaneous malfunctions.

 

Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Chart

 

 

 

 

 

MALFUNCTION

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

TRUCK AND HYDRAULIC

a. Fuse blown.

 

Check fuse and replace if

SYSTEM WILL NOT OPER-

 

 

necessary.

ATE

b. Battery dead or disconnected.

 

Check battery connections and

Truck will not travel nor will lift sys-

 

tem operate.

 

 

check battery voltage.

c. Keyswitch defective.

 

Bypass keyswitch to determine if it

 

 

 

 

 

is malfunctioning.

 

d. Defective wiring.

 

Check for open circuit. Repair as

 

 

 

required.

 

 

 

 

TRUCK DOES NOT OPERATE

a. Check all wiring. A loose con-

 

Tighten all loose connections

FORWARD OR REVERSE

nection may be the cause of

 

before further troubleshooting.

Truck does not travel forward or

malfunction.

 

 

reverse. All other functions

b. Defective deadman switch.

 

Check and replace switch if

operate normally.

 

 

 

defective.

 

 

 

 

c. Defective controller.

 

Check for proper operation and

 

 

 

replace if necessary.

 

d. Defective potentiometer.

 

Check and replace potentiometer

 

 

 

if defective.

Truck travels forward but not in

Defective potentiometer in control

 

Check and replace potentiometer

reverse.

head.

 

if defective.

Truck travels reverse but not in

Defective potentiometer in control

 

Check and replace potentiometer

forward.

head.

 

if defective.

Truck travels forward and in

Defective potentiometer in control

 

Check and replace potentiometer

reverse at lower speeds; will

head.

 

if defective.

not travel at high speed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TROUBLE WITH BRAKING

a. Defective deadman switch.

 

Check deadman switch for

Truck does not slow with brake, or

 

 

continuity. If none found when

brake does not engage.

 

 

the control arm is in the brake

 

 

 

position, replace switch.

 

b. Defective electric brake.

 

Replace brake.

Brake will not release.

a. Brake temperature above

 

Allow to cool.

 

281 F (140 C).

 

 

 

b. Open brake circuitry or wiring.

 

Make voltage checks.

 

 

 

 

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Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Chart - Continued

MALFUNCTION

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

TROUBLE WITH BRAKING -

 

 

Continued

 

 

Brake drags.

Defective electric brake.

Replace.

Brake grabs.

Defective electric brake.

Replace.

Abnormal noise and chatter when

Defective electric brake.

Replace.

brake is applied.

 

 

 

 

 

TROUBLE WITH LIFTING OR

.

 

LOWERING

 

 

Oil sprays or flows from the top of

Defective packing in lift cylinder

Repair lift cylinder.

the lift cylinder.

 

 

Squealing sounds when lifting

a. Oil level too low.

Identify oil leak.

forks.

b. Lift linkage binding.

Apply grease.

 

Forks do not lift to top.

Oil level too low.

Add oil to reservoir.

Weak, slow or uneven action of

a. Defective pump or relief valve.

Check pressure. Adjust as

hydraulic system.

 

necessary.

 

b. Worn lift cylinder.

Replace cylinder.

 

c. Load larger than capacity.

Refer to I.D.plate for capacity.

 

d. Defective lift motor solenoid.

Replace solenoid on electrical

 

 

panel.

 

e. Battery charge low.

Charge battery.

Forks do not lift, pump motor does

a. Battery is dead or discon-

Check and recharge if required.

not run.

nected.

 

 

b. Defective wiring.

Check and repair as required.

 

c. Defect in electrical system for

Check lift switch in control head,

 

operating pump motor.

as well as the solenoid.

 

 

 

Forks do not lift, motor runs.

Defect in hydraulic system.

Check the oil level in the reservoir

 

 

and the oil lines to the lift cylin-

 

 

der, and repair as required. If

 

 

normal, check the hydraulic

 

 

pump, and relief valve. Repair,

 

 

or adjust.

 

 

 

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Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Chart - Continued

MALFUNCTION

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

TROUBLE WITH LIFTING OR

 

 

LOWERING - Continued

 

 

Forks lift, but will not go down.

Defect in hydraulic system

Check lowering control switch in

 

 

control head and lowering sole-

 

 

noid on valve assembly.

 

 

Replace as required.

 

 

 

Load will not hold

a. Oil bypassing internally in con-

Replace valve assembly.

 

trol valve

 

 

b. Worn lift cylinder or packing.

Repack cylinder.

Platform does not lift to top. Pump

a. Oil level too low.

Add oil to reservoir.

motor runs.

b. Load larger than capacity.

Refer to nameplate on side of

 

 

 

mast for maximum load capac-

 

 

ity.

 

c. Batteries need charging.

Change batteries.

Forks creep downward under load

Leak in hydraulic system, lift cylin-

Check for leaking fitting in hydrau-

when in a raised position.

der or lowering valve.

lic line and repair as required.

 

 

Repack lift cylinder or replace

 

 

valve assembly.

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

 

Steering arm does not return to

a. Week return spring.

Replace spring.

the upright position.

b. Binding.

Check and free the binding item.

 

 

 

Verify that the cable has not

 

 

been damaged. Repair or

 

 

replace as needed.

Truck moves forward when arm is

a. Belly-button switch defective.

Check for short, and repair or

pulled down.

 

replace as necessary.

 

b. Short in control head.

Check wiring and repair as

 

 

required.

Steering arm jerks excessively

Drive wheel worn.

Replace drive wheel if worn to

starting or stopping the truck.

 

within 3/4 inch of hub.

Drive motor is jerky.

Motor internally damaged or worn.

Replace motor.

 

 

 

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4-2. CONTROLLER TROUBLESHOOTING

4-2.1. Fault Detection.

The controller provides diagnostics information to assist technicians in troubleshooting drive system problems. When a fault is detected, the appropriate fault code is signaled via the panel mounted LED.

4-2.2. Hand Held Programmer (Optional)

The hand held programmer is available that is designed specifically for use with the controller. The programmer is available through your Global Industrial dealer.

4-2.3. Fault Recording.

Fault events are recorded in the controller's memory. However, multiple occurrences of the same fault are recorded as one occurrence.

The fault event list can be loaded into the programmer for readout. The Special Diagnostics mode provides access to the controller's diagnostic history file. The history file contains the entire fault event list created since the diagnostic history file was last cleared. The standard Diagnostics mode provides information about only the currently active faults.

4-2.4. General Checkout.

Carefully complete the following checkout procedure. If you find a problem during the checkout, refer to paragraph 4-2.7. for further information.

The checkout can be conducted with or without the handheld programmer (See Paragraph 4-2.2.). However, the checkout procedure is easier with a programmer. To evaluate the system without a programmer, observe the LED and note the flashing pattern and refer to for the code description.

CAUTION: Put the vehicle up on blocks to get the drive wheel off the ground before beginning these tests.

Turn the keyswitch off and make sure the brake is applied, the throttle is in neutral, and the forward/reverse switches are open.

Do not stand, or allow anyone else to stand directly in front of or behind the vehicle during the tests.

1.Disconnect the battery charger and connect the programmer to the 4-pin connector (Figure 4-1) on the controller.

R6759

Figure 4-1. Controller Terminals

2.Turn the lift truck key switch to the ON position. The programmer should “power up” with an initial display (2, Figure 4-2), and the controllers Status LED should begin steadily blinking a single flash. If neither happens, check for continuity in the key switch circuit and controller ground.

R7090

Figure 4-2. Hand Held Programmer

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3.Put the controller into the diagnostic mode by pressing the “Menu Navigation Key” (1, Figure 4- 2). Using the Navigation key, select the Faults menu. Display the Faults menu by pressing the Right side of the Navigation key. Press the Right side of the Navigation key again to display the list of System Faults. The display should indicate “No Known Faults.”

Release the brake by pulling down the steering arm into the operating position. The controllers LED should continue blinking a single flash and the programmer should continue to indicate no faults. If there is a problem, the LED will flash a diagnostic code and the programmer will display a diagnostic message. If you are conducting the checkout without a programmer, look up the LED diagnostic code in Table 4-3.

When the problem has been corrected, it may be necessary to cycle the brake in order to clear the fault code.

4.With the brake released, select a direction and operate the throttle. The motor should begin to turn in the selected direction. If it does not, verify the wiring to the forward/reverse switches and motor. The motor should run proportionally faster with increasing throttle. If not, refer to Paragraph 4-2.7.

5.Put the controller into the test mode by using the Navigation key (1) to select the "Monitor" menu. Select the Monitor mode by pressing the "Right" arrow on the Navigation key. Press the Navigation key "Down" arrow to scroll down to observe the status of the forward, reverse, brake, emergency reverse, and mode switches. Cycle each switch in turn, observing the programmer. Each input should show the correct state on the programmer.

6.Check the controller's fault detection circuitry as described in Paragraph 4-2.5.

7.Take the vehicle off the blocks and drive it in a clear area. It should have smooth acceleration and good top speed.

8.Test the plug braking of the vehicle. The vehicle should smoothly slow to a stop and reverse direction, with the audible plugging tone.

9.Verify that all options, such as high pedal disable (HPD), static return to off (SRO), and anti-tie- down, are as desired.

10.Check to see whether the emergency reverse (belly button) feature is working correctly. Verify that the circuit is operational by momentarily disconnecting one of the emergency reverse wires. The vehicle should be disabled and a fault indicated.

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4-2.5. Diagnostic History

The handheld programmer can be used to access the controller's diagnostic history file. When the programmer is connected to the unit, the error log file is automatically uploaded into the handheld programmer.

To see the present status of the unit, use the Menu Navigation Key (1, Figure 4-2) to select:

Faults->System Faults.

To access this log, use the Menu Navigation Key to select:

Faults->Fault History

The faults are shown as a code and descriptive text. If there are multiple faults, you have to scroll through the list using the Up and Down Buttons on the Menu Navigation Key

The faults may be intermittent faults, faults caused by loose wires, or faults caused by operator errors. Faults such as HPD or over-temperature may be caused by operator habits or by overloading.

After a problem has been diagnosed and corrected, clearing the diagnostic history file is recommended. This allows the controller to accumulate a new file of faults. By checking the new diagnostic history file at a later date, you can quickly determine whether the problem has been completely fixed.

To clear the diagnostic history file, select: Faults->Clear Fault History.

You will be asked to confirm your actions. Use the "plus" arrow (+) for yes to clear the menu and the "minus" arrow (-) (3) to cancel your selection and not clear the Fault History.

4-2.6. Test the Fault Detection Circuitry

1.Put the vehicle up on blocks to get the drive wheel off the ground.

1.Turn off the key switch and emergency disconnect.

2.Using an inline fuse holder fitted with a 10 amp fuse and alligator clips, connect the controller's M and B- terminals.

3.Turn on the emergency disconnect (17) the key switch (20). Release the brake and apply the throttle. The motor should not operate.

4.Leave the key switch on and remove the in-line fuse wire. The vehicle status should continue to remain off.

5.Cycle the key switch off and on. Release the brake and apply the throttle. The vehicle should now operate normally.

4-2.7. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.

The motor controller provides diagnostics information to assist in troubleshooting drive system problems. The diagnostics information can be obtained in two ways:

Reading the appropriate display on the programmer

Observing the fault codes issued by the panel mounted Status LED.

4-2.7.1. LED Diagnostics

During normal operation with no faults present, the Status LED is steady on. If the controller detects a fault the Status LED flashes a fault identification code continuously until the fault is corrected.

NOTE: The Status LED can only indicate one fault at a time. If multiple faults are detected, the highest priority fault code flashes until it is cleared.

With Fault Code Type parameter is set to 0, the status LED uses the fault codes listed in . Six single-digit codes are used: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9.

For suggestions about possible causes of the various faults, refer to Table 4-3 Troubleshooting Chart.

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Table 4-2 Programmable Parameters

 

 

 

Parameter

Factory Setting

Description

 

 

 

 

DRIVE MENU

 

90A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the rate (in seconds) at which the speed command

 

 

 

increases when throttle is applied with the speed limit pot is

 

 

 

in its maximum speed position, and the vehicle is traveling

Accel Max Speed

 

1.5 sec.

forward. Larger values represent slower response.

 

 

 

Note: Allowable range is restricted by the Accel Min Speed set-

 

 

 

ting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the rate (in seconds) at which the speed command

 

 

 

increases when throttle is applied while the speed limit pot is

 

 

 

in its minimum speed position, and the vehicle is traveling

Accel Min Speed

 

5.0 sec.

forward. Larger values represent slower response

 

 

 

Note: Allowable range is restricted by the Accel Max Speed

 

 

 

setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the rate (in seconds) that is used to slow down the vehicle

 

 

 

when it is traveling forward at high speed and throttle is

Decel High Speed

 

0.6 sec.

reduced. Larger values represent slower response.

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Allowable range is restricted by the Decel Low Speed

 

 

 

setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the rate (in seconds) that is used to slow down the vehicle

 

 

 

when it s traveling forward at low speed and throttle is

Decel Low Speed

 

1.5 sec.

reduced. Larger values represent slower response.

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Allowable range is restricted by the Decel High Speed

 

 

 

setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the rate (in seconds) at which the speed command

 

 

 

increases when throttle is applied while the speed limit pot is

Rev Accel Max Speed

 

1.5sec.

in its maximum speed position, and the vehicle is traveling in

 

reverse. Larger values represent slower response.

 

 

 

Note: Allowable range is restricted by Rev Accel Min Speed

 

 

 

setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the rate (in seconds) at which the speed command

 

 

 

increases when throttle is applied while the speed limit pot is

 

 

 

in its minimum speed position, and the vehicle is traveling in

Rev Accel Min Speed

 

5.0 sec.

reverse. Larger values represent slower response.

 

 

 

Note: Allowable range is restricted by Rev Accel Max Speed

 

 

 

setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the rate (in seconds) that is used to slow down the vehicle

 

 

 

when it is traveling in reverse at high speed and throttle is

Rev Decel High Speed

 

0.5 sec.

reduced. Larger values represent slower response.

 

Note: Allowable range is restricted by Rev Decel Low Speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

setting.

 

 

 

 

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Table 4-2 Programmable Parameters - Continued

 

 

 

Parameter

Factory Setting

Description

 

 

 

 

DRIVE MENU Cont.

 

90A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the rate (in seconds) that is used to slow down the vehicle

 

 

 

when it is traveling in reverse at low speed and throttle is

Rev Decel Low Speed

 

1.5 sec.

reduced. Larger values represent slower response.

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Allowable range is restricted by Rev Decel High Speed

 

 

 

setting.

 

 

 

 

Key Off Decel

 

0.7 sec.

Sets the rate (in seconds) that is used to slow down the vehicle

 

 

 

at key-off or in the event of a major fault.

 

 

 

Sets the rate (in seconds) that is used to slow down the vehicle

 

 

 

during emergency reverse, i.e., when a throttle command

E Stop Decel

 

0.6 sec.

>80% in the reverse direction is given while the vehicle is

 

 

 

moving forward. This gives the operator a way to stop more

 

 

 

quickly when unexpected conditions arise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets a pause before reversing direction after an emergency

E Stop Pause

 

0.5 sec.

reverse stop. This gives the operator time to return the throt-

 

 

 

tle to neutral without moving backwards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This parameter can be used to soften the bump associated

Soft Start

 

25%

with gear slack in the transaxle when throttle is applied from

 

the neutral state. Larger values provide a softer slack take-

 

 

 

 

 

 

up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This parameter is intended to soften the bump associated with

Gear Soften

 

15%

gear slack in the transaxle when throttle is released and then

 

reapplied while the vehicle is still moving. Larger values pro-

 

 

 

 

 

 

vide a softer slack take-up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Creep Speed helps to prevent vehicle rollback on inclines

Creep Speed

 

7%

when the brake is released with very little throttle applied. It is

 

activated when the throttle request exceeds the throttle dead-

 

 

 

 

 

 

band threshold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the maximum speed at which the vehicle can be pushed.

 

 

 

When the vehicle is powered on and in neutral, it enters the

 

 

 

push mode when the push button is activated. The electro-

Push Max Speed

 

N/A

magnetic brake is released, driving is inhibited, and speed is

 

limited to Push Max Speed. When the vehicle is not powered

 

 

 

 

 

 

on and the brake is mechanically released to enable pushing,

 

 

 

Push Max Speed still applies. Once sufficient voltage is gen-

 

 

 

erated by the motor, speed will be limited by the controller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the speed at which a gentler deceleration is initiated when

 

 

 

the throttle is released to neutral; larger values start the soft

 

 

 

stop deceleration sooner.

Soft Stop Speed

 

13%

 

 

 

 

 

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Table 4-2 Programmable Parameters - Continued

 

 

 

Parameter

Factory Setting

Description

 

 

 

 

SPEED MENU

 

90A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max Speed

 

 

During forward operation, defines the requested speed at full

 

 

throttle when the speed limit pot is in its maximum speed

 

 

 

Mode 1

 

100%

position.

 

 

Mode 2

 

30%

Note: Allowable range is restricted by the M1/M2 Min Speed

 

setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During forward operation, defines the requested speed com-

 

 

 

mand at full throttle when the speed limit pot is in its minimum

Min Speed

 

 

speed position. Min Speed cannot be set higher than the pro-

 

 

grammed Max Speed.

 

 

 

Mode 1

 

20%

Note: Allowable range is restricted by the M1/M2 Max Speed

 

 

Mode 2

 

20%

setting.

 

 

 

 

Note: For this parameter to apply, a speed limit pot must be

 

 

 

 

 

 

installed in parallel with the throttle and the Speed Limit Pot

 

 

 

parameter must be programmed On (see Throttle menu).

 

 

 

 

Rev Max Speed

 

 

During reverse operation, defines the requested speed at full

Mode 1

 

 

throttle when he speed limit pot is in its maximum speed posi-

 

100%

tion.

 

 

 

Mode 2

 

30%

Note: Allowable range is restricted by M1/M2 Rev Min Speed

 

 

setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During reverse operation, defines the requested speed com-

 

 

 

mand at full throttle when the speed limit pot is in its minimum

 

 

 

speed position. Rev Min Speed cannot be set higher than the

 

 

 

programmed Rev Max Speed.

 

 

 

Note: Allowable range is restricted by M1/M2 Rev Max Speed

 

 

 

setting.

 

 

 

Note: For this parameter to apply, a speed limit pot must be

Rev Min Speed

 

 

installed in parallel with the throttle and the Speed Limit Pot

 

 

parameter must be programmed On (see Throttle menu).

 

 

 

Mode 1

 

10%

 

Mode 2

 

10%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Table 4-2 Programmable Parameters - Continued

 

 

 

 

Parameter

Factory Setting

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

THROTTLE MENU

 

90A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 1212 controller can accept inputs from both 5k , 3-wire

 

 

 

pot throttles and voltage throttles. Set the throttle type param-

 

 

 

eter to match the throttle used in your application.

 

 

 

5k , 3-wire pot throttles

 

 

 

0

= wigwag

 

 

 

1

= inverted wigwag

 

 

 

2

= single-ended; neutral when wiper at PotLow

Type

 

7

3

= inverted single-ended; neutral when wiper at PotHigh

 

4

= unipolar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voltage throttles

 

 

 

5

= wigwag

 

 

 

6

= inverted wigwag

 

 

 

7

= single-ended; neutral when wiper PotLow

 

 

 

8

= inverted single-ended voltage; neutral when wiper

 

 

 

 

PotHigh

 

 

 

9

= unipolar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the maximum voltage for voltage throttles (Types 5–9).

PotHigh

 

5V

For 5k , 3-wire pot throttles, PotHigh is determined by the

 

 

 

throttle itself.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the maximum voltage for voltage throttles (Types 5–9).

PotLow

 

0V

For 5k , 3-wire pot throttles, PotLow is determined by the

 

 

 

throttle itself.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the throttle range the controller interprets as neutral.

 

 

 

Increasing the parameter setting increases the neutral range.

Neutral Deadband

 

5%

This parameter allows the neutral deadband to be defined

 

 

 

wide enough to ensure the controller goes into neutral when

 

 

 

the throttle is released.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the pot wiper voltage required to produce 100% controller

 

 

 

output. Increasing the Throttle Max setting reduces the wiper

Throttle Max

 

90%

voltage required, and therefore reduces the stroke necessary

 

 

 

to produce full output. This feature allows reduced-range

 

 

 

throttle assemblies to be used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When programmed On, vehicle drive is inhibited if a throttle

 

 

 

command outside the neutral deadband is issued before the

HPD

 

ON

controller is powered up. Drive will continue to be inhibited

 

until the throttle is returned to within the neutral deadband. If

 

 

 

 

 

 

the HPD fault is not cleared within 10 seconds, a wiring fault

 

 

 

is declared and a power cycle is required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This parameter is used to enable/disable the speed limit pot. If

 

 

 

no speed limit pot is used, set Speed Limit Pot to Off.

Speed Limit Pot

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Table 4-2 Programmable Parameters - Continued

 

 

 

Parameter

Factory Setting

Description

 

 

 

 

THROTTLE MENU -

 

90A

 

Continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The throttle map parameter adjusts the static throttle map. The

 

 

 

parameter setting corresponds to the throttle command at

 

 

 

half throttle.

Throttle Map

 

50%

A setting of 50% provides linear response. Values below 50%

 

 

 

reduce the throttle command at low throttle positions, provid-

 

 

 

ing enhanced slow speed maneuverability. Values above

 

 

 

50% give the vehicle a faster, more responsive feel at low

 

 

 

throttle positions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This parameter can be used to limit the controller’s response

 

 

 

to sharp throttle movements, such as movements resulting

 

 

 

from hand tremors.

Tremor Suppression

 

50%

Larger values will provide a steadier ride, but they also result in

 

 

 

more sluggish response to throttle request. There is thus a

 

 

 

trade-off between crispness of response (low Tremor Sup-

 

 

 

pression settings) and steady speed in the presence of trem-

 

 

 

ors (high settings).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wigwag and unipolar throttle pots should be centered. Setting

 

 

 

this parameter to On inhibits driving and puts the controller

Calibration

 

OFF

into throttle autocalibration mode.

 

 

 

 

 

Setting the parameter Off returns the controller to normal oper-

 

 

 

ation.

 

 

 

 

CURRENT MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the maximum current the controller will supply to the

 

 

 

motor during normal driving. By limiting the current supplied,

Main Current Limit

 

90A

this parameter can be used to protect the motor from poten-

 

 

 

tially damaging currents or to reduce the maximum torque

 

 

 

applied to the drive system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the maximum current the controller will supply to the

 

 

 

motor during braking. By limiting the current supplied, this

Braking Current Limit

 

90A

parameter can be used to protect the motor from potentially

 

 

 

damaging currents or to reduce the maximum braking torque

 

 

 

applied to the drive system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boost current gives a brief boost of current that greatly

 

 

 

improves performance with transient loads, such as starting

 

 

 

on a hill, crossing a threshold, climbing obstacles, etc. When

Boost Current

 

90A

the controller recognizes that the motor needs more current

 

to respond to a drive request, it provides a current boost of a

 

 

 

set amount for a set time.

 

 

 

The Boost Current parameter defines the motor current limit

 

 

 

during the boost period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This parameter sets the maximum time that the boost current is

Boost Time

 

0.0 sec.

allowed.

 

 

 

 

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Table 4-2 Programmable Parameters - Continued

 

 

 

Parameter

Factory Setting

Description

 

 

 

 

INHIBIT MENU

 

90A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The flexible speed input at J1 Pin 6 can be used to limit or to

 

 

 

inhibit speed under certain conditions. For example, a switch

 

 

 

could be installed under the seat so that if the operator drives

 

 

 

the scooter while they are standing the max speed will be lim-

 

 

 

ited.

Type

 

2

The Inhibit Type parameter is used to select how the inhibit

 

function will be implemented. Depending on how the inhibit

 

 

 

switch is wired into the system, set this parameter to:

 

 

 

0 = B- active

 

 

 

1 = B+ active

 

 

 

2 = Open circuit active

 

 

 

3 = B- inactive

 

 

 

4 = B+ inactive

 

 

 

5 = Open circuit inactive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This parameter limits the maximum speed allowed during

Speed

 

0%

speed inhibit mode. A setting of 0 prevents drive during

 

 

 

inhibit mode.

 

 

 

 

BRAKE MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delay

 

0.3 sec

Sets the length of delay between when zero speed is com-

 

 

 

manded and the electromagnetic brake is engaged.

Fault Check

 

ON

Enables/disables the fault detection on the EM brake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A high initial voltage is applied to the brake coil when the brake

 

 

 

is first released. After approximately 1 second, this peak volt-

Hold Voltage

 

18V

age drops to the programmed Hold Voltage. The parameter

 

should be set high enough to hold the brake released under

 

 

 

 

 

 

all the shock and vibration conditions the vehicle will be sub-

 

 

 

jected to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When set to On, the horn output (J1 Pin 3) will act as a brake

 

 

 

light driver. The brake light must be driven by a relay. The

Brake Light

 

OFF

brake light will be turned on when the throttle is returned to

 

 

 

neutral and will remain on for about 2 seconds after the EM

 

 

 

brake is engaged.

 

 

 

 

HORN MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When programmed On, the horn will be used to provide audi-

 

 

 

ble fault codes whenever faults are present. These are the

Fault Beep

 

N/A

same fault codes that are flashed by the status LED. If a fault

 

should occur while the vehicle is driving in reverse with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

reverse beep active, the fault signal will take precedence. If

 

 

 

this audible fault alarm is not wanted, set Fault Beep to Off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When programmed On, the horn will sound whenever the vehi-

Reverse Beep

 

ON

cle is being driven in reverse. On vehicles with reverse

 

switches, the horn will sound when the reverse switch is acti-

 

 

 

 

 

 

vated.

 

 

 

 

Beep Constant

 

OFF

Sets the reverse beep to be a constant tone (when pro-

 

grammed On) or a 1Hz pulse (when programmed Off).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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