TO THE OWNERS, MANAGERS, AND OPERATORS OF LOADERS AND FORK
LIFTS EQUIPPED WITH SAS FORKS™
Safety is the most important issue in the workplace. Observing safety guidelines, equipment capacities and
using common sense will provide a work environment that is safe and efficient for employees, management
and customers. This operator manual has been assembled and sent to help you and your operators to move
products quickly and safely. It is important that you and your operators read and understand the information
included here in.
A key element in safely moving vehicles with SAS FORKS™ is that all necessary people are trained,
including:
• Machine Operators.
• Personnel working in the area of the operation of a machine equipped with SAS FORKS™
• Other individuals that Owners or Management of your company feel need to be trained.
Prior to using SAS FORKS™, ensure that all personnel that will use and/or work in the area of the
SAS FORKS™ read the following:
• Machine Manufacturer’s Operator Manual
• Operator Manual for Machines Equipped with SAS FORKS™ (This Manual)
We recommend that Management complete the following items prior to using SAS FORKS™ :
Daily workplace and operational safety is the responsibility of the Owners, Managers, and Operators.
The proceeding outline, and the following information laid out in this Operator Manual for SAS FORKS™
is intended to be a guide only, and is not meant to encompass all issues that may need to be addressed for
your particular type of business operation.
If you should encounter any additional information that would be helpful to us, or others, please contact us.
Thank you for your business, Phone: 1-877-SAS-FORK
Phone: 1-877-727-3675
PAUL SECKER, Presi dent Phone: 1-920-845-2307
S.A.S. OF LUXEMBURG, LTD. Fax:1-920-845-2309
E1039 Hwy 54 • PO Box 260 E-Mail: sales@sasforks.com
LUXEMBURG, WI 54217 Web site: www.sasforks.com
• Identification Plate on the SAS FORKS™
• Conduct a meeting with all personnel and an Experienced Machine Operator to review and discuss
safety, capacities, limitations, and proper operational procedures.
• Obtain a signature from each person acknowledging such training & file in their personnel file.
• Knowledgeable & routine supervisory duties to ensure that safe operating practices are followed.
• Regular maintenance and inspection of the equipment, with documentation of such.
• Periodic meetings, reviewing operating guidelines, signed by all of the attending personnel.
Inspect for any shipping damage IMMEDIATELY upon receipt from the freight company.
If any damage is found:
• Prior to signing the shipping receipt document, write in the document the extent and description of the
damage.
• Call our office at 920-845-2307 and report the damage.
• Email photographs of the damage to:
Obtain packing slip and parts list, check to make sure you received all parts shown on packing slip.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 920-845-2307.
Typically SAS™ Quick Couplers are shipped in this manner:
SAS™ Male Master Quick Coupler on a pallet (See photo at right)
inspection @sasforks.com
OPTIONAL ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR SPECIAL ORDER:
• Installation pins
• Coupler Ribs to adapt your current bucket or attachments to interchange with the
SAS™ Quick Coupler (see photo at right)
• Pressure limiting valves (to keep the PSI under 2,500)
• Auxiliary 3
o Electric Hydraulic pump kit (24 volt) with remote pendent switch
rd
Spool Pump Kit(s):
MOUNTING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
• It is recommended that installation be done by a Heavy Equipment Service
Technician, who is aware of the hazards associated with handling heavy parts.
• Make a clear work area and eliminate any trip hazards.
• The machine should be parked on firm level ground with the engine off and the parking brake set.
• Follow the machine manufacturer’s instructions to properly depressurize the hydraulic system.
• Watch for pinch points.
• Remove any existing pined on attachment on the machine where the new quick coupler will be attached
• Grease pins and pin sleeves.
• Align pin holes, sleeves and insert pins. Properly secure pins in place.
PINCH POINTS
When Male Master is in use avoid possible pinch points to prevent serious injury. Keep hands and loose clothing
clear at all times.
SAS Male Master Hydraulic Quick Coupler operates at a maximum of 5,000 PSI. Most machines operate below this
pressure it is recommended that machine pressure is checked and set prior to operating unit. Failure to do so can cause
catastrophic failure of cylinder, fittings and/or hoses.
Operation of hydraulic Quick Coupler can be obtained through several options.
Option #1 Electric Pump with remote pendent button
SAS stand alone 24 volt hydraulic pump with pendent (push button) control unit. This pump is electrically
controlled and can be mounted anywhere on the loader with the control unit installed in the cab. All hoses, fittings,
wires, wire connectors and pump with pendent control are included in this kit. No pressure reducing valves are
required. Pendent control shown below.
See following page for installation diagram
Option #2 Tap into bucket roll back hydraulics
Bucket roll back cut out solenoid. This kit T’s into the bucket roll back circuit of the loader. It includes all
fittings, bulk 60’of 3/8” hose, wire, wire connectors, actuator switch, lock out solenoid and reducing valve.
Option #3 (Units with factory installed Quick Coupler hydraulics factory installed)
This kit contains 60’ bulk 3/8” hose and fittings.
WHEEL LOADERS: REMOVE “LOCK POSITION”, “DETENT’,& “AUTOMATIC DUMP”
Remove the lock position, detent control, and auto dump features on the up and down levers. These features were originally
intended for wheel loaders moving gravel in buckets and dumping it into trucks. These controls, if left operable on your
machine, could cause accidents by raising or lowering the load instantly. These are not desirable features with using forks to
handle loads.
LIFT CAPACITY
• Observe the most restrictive weight capacity provided by the equipment manufacturer, in the
manufacturer’s operator manual, on the cab id plate, and on the identification plate of your SAS
FORKS™. Attempting to lift loads in excess of the lowest rated capacity will result in an unsafe
condition. Damage may occur to the equipment, forks, or even cause loss of steering control, and tip over
the loader/fo rk li f t.
LIFT HEIGHTS
• Observe the most restrictive lift height provided by the equipment manufacturer, posted on the original cab
plate, in the manufacturer’s operator manual, and/or on the forks identification plate.
• Lift height limitations are in place to protect the operator, and to ensure stability of the equipment. In
wheel loaders equipped with ‘dirt digger linkages’, the load may suddenly dump without any control or
warning, if the maximum lift height is exceeded. (Some machine’s max. lift height are 8’)
•Never
power line and be electrocuted.
• During transport of a load, keep the load close to the ground, (ie: 2 feet or less) On articulated equipment,
such as a wheel loader, it is not safe to turn (articulate) if the load is more than 2 feet above the ground.
• The best way to lift loads at heights above 2 feet, is to position your equipment, with the wheels, either
straight in line, or turned less than 5°. Then lift, and place the load without turning the machine.
•Never
feet above ground. The wheel loader could tip over.
• Sound horn when approaching blind areas, like around corners of buildings or garage. This is necessary to
alert other people who may not be able to see that you are approaching.
• Your wheel loader/forklift must be fitted with a safety beep to sound when backing (reverse) to warn
people. If safety beeper is inoperable, it must be immediately fixed prior to further use of the loader/forklift.
• At all times you must be aware of the location of all people in the vicinity of your equipment and the load
you are transporting. You are responsible to maintain a safe operating distance from them. A minimum
recommended distance that all people must stay clear is 30 feet.
Never lift a load and let someone walk or work under the forks. Anything could happen and the load may
drop crushing anyone under the load, causing severe injury or death.
Never put the tips of the forks on the ground and raise the front wheels of the forklift/wheel loader off the
ground. The forks may break and/or the forklift/wheel loader may tip over.
Never operate equipment without correct tire pressure in all tires. A soft tire could cause the unit to tip over
•Always park equipment with the forks lowered flat to ground, & grapple lowered to resting closed position.
raise the forks to the maximum lifting height and point the fork blades in the air. You could hit a
TURNING WHILE CARRYING A LOAD
articulate a wheel loader more than 5 degrees right or left with the load at a height of more than 2
SAFETY
Buyer accepts the responsibility to (1) Ensure that all personnel that will use and/or work in the area of the purchased product will read
the safety ID plate and the Operator Manual For Machines Equipped With SAS FORKS™ and the Machine Manufacturer’s Operators
Manual,
S.A.S. OF LUXEMBURG, LTD. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFETY IN THE FIE LD.
GOALS OF THE S.A.S. OF LUXEMBURG, LTD. LIMITED WARRANTY PROCEDURE
•ASSURE MINIMUM CUSTOMER DOWNTIME by resolving the problem correctly on a timely basis.
•ASSURE END-USER CONFIDENCE while maintaining an equitable Warranty expense for both your company and SAS.
•PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT. We have an engineering staff ready to assist you. Call us at 1-877-SAS-FORK (1-877-727-3675)
For produc ts that S.A.S . of Luxemburg, Ltd. ( SAS) manufactures, SAS warrants that such products conform to all specifications for
materials and workmanship for the period of time indicated below, after delivery, when used in compliance with the SAS FORKS™
Operator Manual.
PRODUCT TYPE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD ITEM COVERED
STANDARD HEAVY DUTY 15’ SAS FORKS™ 1 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL SHIP DATE CARRAIGE UNIT
STANDARD HEAVY DUTY 15’ BLADES 3 YEARS FROM ORIGIN AL SHIP DATE FORK BLADE
ALL OTHER SAS FORKS™ (listed below) 1 YEAR FROM ORIGINAL SHIP DATE CARRAIGE UNIT
BLADES FOR AB OVE LISTED SAS FORKS™ 1 YEAR FROM ORIGINAL SHIP DATE FORK BLADE
FORGED FORKS 1 YEAR FROM ORIGINAL SHIP DATE CARRIAGE UNIT
FORGED FORK BLADES None, Not a SAS manufactured component. NA
SAS FORKS™ BUMPERS None NA
SKID PLATES None NA
OTHER PRODUCTS NOT LISTED None, unless specified on face of original invoice NA
SAS does not warrant the products that it does not manufacture. Rather, all warranties, if any, for these products are supplied by the
manufacture. SELLER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
CALL FOR WARRANTY CONSIDERATION: To be considered for warranty repairs or replacement buyer must notify SAS of a ny
warranty claim within 10 days after such claim arises, and prior to expiration of the warranty period and prior to the performance of any
repairs being done, otherwise buyer waives all rights to such claim.
• Obtain the serial number off the forks and call SAS at 1-877-SAS-FORK. Clearly describe the problem and the operation that was
taking place when it occurred.
• Buyer is to return defective assembly, freight prepaid, or photographic evidence clearly showing the problem area and details of failure
to SAS for review. When necessary, a factory representative may evaluate the problem in the field.
WHAT SAS WILL DO: SAS will examine the defective product, and the details of the failure. If SAS determines that the failure of
materials or workmanship was proven to be within the terms of this limited warranty, SAS will, at it’s option, repair or replace, FOB the
factory, in Luxemburg, WI, USA, the defective product. If the product cannot be returned to the factory, SAS may approve field repair
of defective product. SAS will approve an appropriate amount of hours and cost for the repair before authorizing repairs to begin. No
provisions will be made for incidental damages, mileage, travel time, overtime, downtime, or special freight charges.
prior to use; and (2) Ensure that all personnel follow the safety guidelines outlined on these materials.
Please call SAS before attempting any repair, modification, or questionable job applications.
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SAS FORKS™
DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP & MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
MEDIUM DUTY SHORT SAS FORKS™, HEAVY DUTY SHORT CRUSHING SAS FORKS™, THE CLAW™, SAS RAKE FORK,
MEDIUM DUTY LONG SAS FORKS™, EXTRA HEAVY DUTY LONG SAS FORKS™ , LIGHT DUTY LONG TUBULAR.
•BENT FORK BLADES are a condition of operation error and are NOT a warranted condition. If you do bend a blade, call
1-877-SAS-FORK and a factory representative will assist you in the procedure for straightening the bent blade. The blades, under most
circumstances, can be straightened.
•BROKEN/CRACKED FORK BLADES must meet the following specifications to qualify for a broken blade replacement:
1) The tips of the blade must measure at least 90% of the original thickness at the originally designed l ength.
•The STANDARD 15’ HEAVY DUTY FORK BLADES are designed and shipped from the factory at one and one-half
(1 ½”) inches thick and one hundre d and ninety two (192”) inches long.
•ALL OTHER BLADES ARE CUSTOM DESIGNED; Consult SAS for original fork blade design specifications.
2) The blades must not have been welded or ground in any manner other than for welding of factory approved skid pads.
3) The blades must not have an upward deflection of more than 1” per 10’ as measured from the tip. *
4) The blades must not be cracked from the bottom, or the crack must not originate from the bottom.*
*Both of the above conditions are caused from repeated down pressure. This is not a warrantable condition. See page 5 and 8
5) Refer to the ‘conditions that will void your warranty’
If the blade(s) break and the blades meet these conditions, the factory will ship you freight collect a new replacement blade at no charge.
BLADE WEAR
CARRIAGE UNIT LIMITED WARRANTY
•UPPER CARRAIGE UNIT FIT AND CONSTRUCTION: We guarantee our SAS FORKS™ to fit your machine as designed to match
the specifications you provided.
This is warranted against cracks in material, weldments, and factory machined areas.
•WEAR
OF BASE PLATE LOWER CARRAIGE, which is structural material, voids the warra nty. This is c aused from not maintaining
skid plates under the carriage. See page 6.
•BROKEN/CRACKED LOWER CARRAIGE:
Cracking or breaking of the carriage unit from the bottom voids the warranty. This is caused from improper operation. Usually caused
by repeated down pressure and wheelies. This is not a warrantable condition. See pages 5 and 8.
CONDITIONS THAT WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY: Failures, which in our determination were the re sult of:
• Improper installation.
• Misapplication - See SAS FORKS™ Operator Manual.
• Misuse or Improper operation – See SAS FORKS™ Operator Manual.
• Exceeding the weight and/or lift li mitation posted on the Identification Plate attached the SAS FORKS™.
• Negligence or Failure to perform routine inspection and/or maintenance as outlined in the SAS FORKS™ Operator Manual.
• Unauthor i zed modification, weld ing, burning, grinding, installation of non-factory skid plates, etc. (other than specifically allowed
in the SAS FORKS™ Operator Manual or as provided in a written authorization directly from SAS factory Engineers.).
• Continued use after a malfunction of the hydraulic system in the forklift or loader.
• Accidental damage.
LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDIES: Buyer must notify SAS of any warranty claim within 10 days after such claim arises; otherwise
buyer waves all rights to such claim. Unless agreed otherwise in writing. Buyer’s sole remedy for breach of warranty is, at seller’s
option, the repair of the defect, or the providing of a replacement part F.O.B. seller’s office. Seller will not be responsible for costs o f
dismantling or reassembling the pr oduct. Further, seller will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, incidental, or special
damages arising out of a breach of warranty. These remedies are exclusive, and all other warranty remedies are excluded.
PROPRIET ARY RIGHTS: All designs and other proprietary rights provided by SAS to Buyer are to remain the property of SAS, and
Buyer shall honor all proprietary legends. Buyer agrees not to copy the design of S.A.S.™ Forks.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The seller’s price is based on the enforceability of this limitation of liability, and the buyer under stands
that the price would be substantiall y h igher without this limitation. Selle r shall have no liability to buyer for lost profits or for special,
consequent i al, exemplary, or incidental damages of any kind, whe ther arising in contra ct, tort, product-liability, or otherwise, even if
advised of the potential damages in advance.
• In no event shall seller be liable to buyer for any damages whatsoever in excess of the contract price.
• In the event that any warranty or warranty remedy fails of its essential purpose, or is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason,
in consideration of the other pro visions of this agreement, the parties under stand and agree that all limitations of liability under this
provision will nevertheless re main in effect.
SEVERABILITY: Any legally unenforceable provision may be severed from this agreement, and the remaining terms a nd conditio ns
will be enforced as a whole.
Clamp or tack weld coupler hook on the
side of bucket check angle before moving
to next step. Scribe contour of bucket profile into rib. Remove from bucket and cut
with plasma or torch. Install contoured
coupler hooks into male master on machine
and position against back of bucket. Tack
to bucket and unhook from male master
( machine side ). Place strong backs across
hooks to prevent movement and finish
weld with 5/8” weld, remove strong backs
and clean tacks from hooks and bucket.
Side view setting proper angle and hook height
Specifications on other machines may very and as much as SAS attempts to have as much
information on hand some buckets have differences unknown to SAS. These are recommendations and customer may need to modify from these directions.