We take pride in using quality
parts on the equipment we
manufacture. We are not
responsible for equipment
problems resulting from the use
of unapproved replacement
parts.
To order replacement or
spare parts for this equipment,
contact the factory.
In any communication with
the factory please be prepared
to provide the machine’s serial
number, which is indicated on
the machine dataplate.
RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Every unit is thoroughly
tested and inspected prior to
shipment. However, it is
possible that the unit could
incur damage during transit.
Inspect the unit closely when
it arrives. If you see evidence
of damage or rough handling to
either the packaging or to the
product when it is being
unloaded, immediately
note of it on the Bill Of Lading!
It is important that you
remove the product’s packaging
upon its arrival to ensure that
there is no concealed damage
or to enable a timely claim with
the carrier for freight damage.
Also verify that the product
and its specifications are as
ordered.
Review this entire page before installing the tilting table.
Consult the factory in the event there are any questions or problems at the time of installation, or for
information regarding optional features not covered by the owner’s manual.
The tilting table must be removed from the shipping wood and securely anchored to the floor before use! The
EM1-500 platform must be tilted to the 90° position, and support ed if necessary, before removing the shipping wood.
•Modifications or additions to the tilting table without prior manufacturer’s authorization may void the unit’s
warranty. The addition of ancillary equipment to the platform may necessitate that its load capacity be reduced.
•The installation must be made so that it complies with all the regulations applicable to the machine and its
location. The end-user must verify that the supplied equipment is installed so it will be suited to the environment
in which it will be used.
•Installation must be performed by suitably trained personnel with access to the appropriate equipment. The
electrical aspects of the installation should be performed by an electrician.
For a typical installation of a standard tilting table you will need the following:
1. A fork truck or hoisting means to unload the tilting table from the freight truck and set it into place.
2. A smooth, level, and adequately strong concrete surface on which to mount and operate the tilting table.
3. Concrete anchors, a masonry drill, a masonry bit, hand tools, grout, and steel shims. Consult the building’s
architect or facility engineer to determine the best size and type of hardware with which to anchor the machine to
the floor.
•Units designed to be portable do not need to be anchored to the floor.
4. A power supply circuit and electrical disconnect matching the motor voltage and current requirem ents. Refer to
the machine’s dataplate, to the labels on the control enclosure, and to the electrical section in this manual for
more information. The end-user is responsible for supplying the branch circuit’s required ground fault and shortcircuit protection. (Motor overload protection is provided by a thermostat built into the motor.)
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To install a standard non-portable tilting table:
1. Remove the shipping boards from underneath the tilter’s frame.
Caution: On EM1-500’s, tilt the platform down fully (the cylinder will be extended) before removing the boards.
Otherwise, the unit could be top-heavy and tip over unexpectedly.
2. Move the tilter into place with a fork truck having at least a 2,000 lb capacity.
3. Temporarily connect the power supply to the pigtail cord supplied with the tilting table, and tilt the platform to its
maximum angle so that the control enclosure is accessible.
o If the platform must be tilted without first having the proper power supply connected, support under the backstop
side of the platform by either attaching rigging from a crane or hoist, or insert ing a lift truck’s forks under the
platform. Carefully unpin one end of the cylinder(s) and allow the platform to tilt to its maximum angle. Once the
power supply is connected, press the LOWER pushbutton to allow the cylinders to retract. (Single-acting cylinders
must be manually compressed in order to retract.) Finally, reinstall the cylinder pin and its hardware.
Anchor the frame to the floor through each anchoring bracket located at the frame’s perimeter using appropriate
4.
concrete anchors.
5. Make permanent connection to the power supply, using an appropriate wiring method.
6. Operate the tilting table through several full raise and lower cycles. Verify that the limit switch(es) functions
properly.
7. Check the hydraulic oil level. It should be within 1” of the reservoir’s fill hole with the cylinders retracted. If oil
is needed, use an anti-wear hydraulic oil with a viscosity grade of 150 SUS at 100°F (ISO 32 at 40°C) or a nonsynthetic automatic transmission fluid.
8. Clean up any debris or spilled oil, and verify that all of the warning and safety labels are in good condition.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS –EM1-200&-500,EHTT,EHTT-L
o Consult ANSI MH29.2 - 2000, Safety Requirements for Industrial Tilters, Section 12, for the owner’s / user’s
responsibilities regarding the operation, care, and maintenanc e of this machine.
o Ensure that all employees involved in the operation of this machine understand and follow these instructions!
The standard tilt table models are suitable for use indoors in most industrial locations and many c om mercial
locations. They are intended to be used to tilt stable, non-hazardous loads and containers with rigid sides having a size
or footprint appropriate for the tilter’s platform and backstop dimensions.
Loading:
The load rating, in pounds, is shown on the machine dataplate located on the front side (opposite the backstop) of the
platform. It indicates the net capacity of the machine with a static load that is centered and evenly distributed on the
platform, and having a vertical center of gravity not more than 20” above the platform surface and a horizontal center
of gravity not more than 20” from the backstop.
For applications involving dynamic loads, such as for use with conveyor systems which create side or end edge loading
of the platform, consult the factory.
Do not exceed a rate of one foot per second when moving loads onto or across the platform.
Always center the load against the backstop of the platform to prevent sudden load shifting when the platform is
tilted.
Note: The addition of any ancillary equipment to the platform by third parties must be taken into account when
determining the maximum working load to be placed on the platform.
Warning: Do not exceed the tilting table’s load ratings. Injury to personnel or permanent damage to the structure
could result from exceeding the listed capacity.
Operation:
Warning: Keep all personnel clear of the machine when it is in operation. Be certain no part of any person or o bject is
under any part of the platform before lowering the unit.
Caution: Always carefully watch the container and any load in it when it is in operation.
The tilting table is furnished with either a constant-pressure (dead-man style) pushbutton (standard), or a twin foot
switch (optional) control.
Note: The tilter is “raising” when the platform to which the cylinder is attached is moving to the level position.
Therefore, on standard EM1-200 and EM1-500 units, the cylinder(s) will extend when the “UP” control is pressed.
On standard EHTT and EHTT-L units, the cylinder(s) will retract when the “UP” control is pressed.
For all models:
Pressing the “UP” pushbutton or foot switch will turn on the power unit to raise the platform. The platform will
raise only while the control is pressed. Upon releasing the control, the platform will stop and hold its position.
For the EM1-200:
Pressing the “DOWN” pushbutton or foot switch will energize the lowering valve to allow the platform to descend by
gravity (the motor does not run). Again, releasing the control will stop the platform movement, and the unit will hold
its position.
For the EM1-500, EHTT, and EHTT-L:
Pressing the “DOWN” pushbutton or foot switch will turn on the power unit to lower the platform. Releasing the
control will stop the platform movement, and the unit will hold its position.
Caution: Never use the tilting table if any damage or unusual noise is observed, if it is in need of repairs, or if it seems
to be malfunctioning. Notify your supervisor or maintenance personnel if you notice anything out of the ordinary.
Ensure that all safety and warning labels stay in place and are legible. Refer to the labels page in this manual.
o Warning: Care should be taken to identify all potential hazards and comply with applicable safety procedures
before beginning work.
oWarning: The load must be removed, and the platform either positively and adequately supported or fully tilted,
before any work is performed on the tilter.
o Only qualified individuals trained to understand mechanical devices and their associated electrical and hydraulic
circuits should attempt troubleshooting and repair of this equipment
(A) Before each use inspect for the following:
1.) Frayed wires
2.) Oil leaks
3.) Pinched or chafed hoses
4.) Damage or structural deformation to the structural members, the cylinder brackets, etc.
5.) Unusual noise or binding, or evidence thereof.
6.) Proper functioning of all limit switches.
(B) Inspect monthly for:
1.) The oil level. Oil should be within 1” of the reservoir’s fill hole with the cylinder retracted.
See below for the hydraulic oil specification.
2.) Worn or damaged hydraulic hoses and electrical wires.
3.) Hydraulic fluid leaks in any part of the hydraulic circuit.
4.) Pivot point wear.
5.) Rollers’ looseness and wear. (EHTT-L only.)
6.) Integrity of the retaining hardware on all rollers and on all pivot point pins.
7.) The integrity of the frame anchor bolts, and for cracks in the concrete around them.
(Non-portable units only.)
8.) Damage or evidence of fatiguing to the fork tubes. (Portable units only.)
9.) Evidence of fatigue (deformation of the structural parts, cracked welds, wrinkled paint). Check the entire
machine, especially diligently at points that can receive shock-loading such as at hinge pivot areas and cylinder
brackets.
10.) Unusual noises or movement during operation.
11.) All the information, safety, and warning labels being in place and in good conditi on.
12.) The need to clean off dirt and debris.
♦ Grease the cylinder pins monthly with bearing grease.
(C) Yearly inspection
The oil should be changed if the oil darkens, becomes gritty, or turns a milky color (indicating the presence of water).
Replace with an anti-wear hydraulic oil with a viscosity grade of 150 SUS at 100°F, (ISO 32 at 40°C). Ex: AW 32 or HO
150 hydraulic oil, or a non-synthetic transmission fluid. You may use a synthetic transmission fluid if you flush the
system with the synthetic fluid before filling the reservoir.
THE POWER UNIT’S OPERATION --EM1-200&-500,EHTT,EHTT-L
The electric / hydraulic tilting tables utilize an electric motor directly coupled to a gear-type hydraulic pump to produce the
needed fluid pressure and flow to allow the cylinders to perform the work of tilting a container or pallet.
A hydraulic manifold houses the hydraulic control components, and is bolted directly onto the gear pump.
The power unit’s hydraulic components are all rated for 3,000 psi working pressure.
* Important parts of the power unit include:
♦ The electric motor. Motors are available for operation on single- or three-phase AC supplies (all are dual-voltage capable).
♦ The gear pump. Its shaft is coupled directly to the shaft of the electric motor. Several displacements are available, depending
on the motor horsepower used.
♦ The check valve. Its purpose is to prevent the backflow of fluid through the pump. In this way it allows the platform to be held
at a given elevation indefinitely.
♦ The pressure relief valve. Its job is to open a path for fluid to flow back to the reservoir in the event that the fluid pressure
built up by the pump exceeds 3,000 psi. Thus the system cannot see more than 3,000 psi.
♦ The lowering solenoid valve (EM1-200 only). This is an electr ically-operated cartridge valve. It contains a screen to keep
contaminants from entering the valve.
♦ The 3-way, 2-position valv es (EM1-500, EHTT, EHTT-L). These valves control the direction of oil flow in double-acting circuits.
♦ The counterbalance valves (EM1-500, EHTT, EHTT-L). These valves allow for smooth motion in double-acting circuits.
♦ The pressure-compensated flow control spool (EM1-200 only). This regulates the fluid flow back to the reservoir when the valve
opens. It allows the platform to always lower at the same rate regardless of whether there is a load on the platform or not.
Several sizes are available.
♦ The hydraulic cylinder(s). See the note below to bleed air from the cylinder.
♦ The safety velocity fuse. This is a device that is installed in the cylinder’s blind-end hose port. It closes quickly in the event of
a catastrophic hose failure to prevent the platform from collapsing down. The platform will remain stationary until pressure is
reapplied to the system.
♦ The hydraulic fluid. The system uses HO150 hydraulic fl uid. Any anti-wear hydraulic fluid with a viscosity grade of 150 SUS at
100°F (ISO 32 @ 40°C) such as AW-32 or Dexron transmission fluid are acceptable.
→ When the platform is to be leveled (the backstop raised), press the “RAISE” pushbutton. The motor turns, and in turning it
spins the hydraulic gear pump. Oil is drawn from the reservoir through the suction filter and into the pump.
For the EM1-200:
•The pump pushes the pressurized oil through the check valve and out to the cylinder(s). Releasing the pushbutton at any point
will stop the motion, and the platform will hold at that angle. An upper travel limit switch turns off the motor when the
platform is at its maximum tilt angle.
For the EM1-500, the EHTT, and the EHTT-L:
•The pump pushes the pressurized oil through an actuated directional valve, then through a counterbalance valve, and out to the
blind end of the cylinder(s). Oil is pushed out of the rod end of the cylinder, through a counterbalance valve and the nonactuated directional valve (it stays in its default position), and back to the reservoir.
→ When the platform is to be tilted (the backstop lowered), press the “LOWER” pushbutton. For the EM1-200:
The lowering valve opens, bypassing the check valve and allowing the oil in the cylinder to return back to the reservoir through
•
the return hose. The rate at which the platform lowers is regulated by the internal pressure-compensated flow spool.
Releasing the pushbutton at any point will stop the motion, and the platform will hold at that angle.
For the EM1-500, the EHTT, and the EHTT-L:
•The pump pushes the pressurized oil through an actuated directional valve, through a counterbalance valve, and out to the rod
end of the cylinder(s). Oil is pushed out of the blind end of the cylinder, through a counterbalance valve and the non-actuated
directional valve (in its default position), and back to the reservoir.
* In the event that the platform creeps down slowly after releasing a “LOWER” control, it will be necessary to remove the
lowering cartridge valve for inspection and cleaning, as follows:
• Remove any load from the platform.
• Fully tilt or adequately support the platform so that it is safe to work underneath. (Comply with OSHA regulations.)
• Remove the nut holding the solenoid coil on the valve stem, then remove the coil, then unscrew the valve from the manifold.
• Inspect the valve for contaminants, and the valve’s o-rings and back-up washers for cuts, tears, or other damage.
• With the valve immersed in mineral spirits or kerosene, use a thin tool such as a small screwdriver or a small hex wrench to
push the poppet in and out several times from the bottom end of the valve. The valve should move freely, about 1/16” from
closed to open position. If it sticks in, the valve stem could be bent and will need to be replaced if it doesn’t free up after
cleaning. Blow the valve off with a compressed-air gun while again pushing the poppet in and out.
• Inspect the bottom of the manifold’s valve cavity for contaminants.
• Reinstall the valve into the manifold, tightening the valve with approximately 20 lb-ft of torque.
* If the platform lowers extremely slowly, or not at all, the cylinder’s velocity fuse could be closing. This can be caused by
air in the hydraulic cylinder. To bleed the air from the system:
• Remove any load from the platform. This will reduce the fluid pressure in the cylinder(s), and the velocity fuse(s) will open.
• Fully tilt or adequately support the platform so that it is safe to work underneath. (Comply with OSHA regulations.)
• Unpin and drop the higher end of the cylinder(s) down. Hold a rag over the cylinder’s blind-end hose fitting and loosen the
fitting about ½ turn . Push the cylinder rod in. Oil and air will sputter from the fitting – once no air is observed, tighten the
hose fitting and reattach the rod end of the cylinder to the platform.
Platform tilts down too quickly. (EM1-200 only.) Flow control spool
Platform tilts down too slowly. (EM1-200 only.) Flow control spool
Platform won’t tilt down. Velocity fuse locking.
Spongy or jerky platform motion. Excessive air in the hydraulic
Transformer fuse is blown.
No supply voltage.
Limit switch is engaged or bad.
Bad connection in control circuit.
Bad control transformer.
Open motor relay coil.
Motor rotation is wrong.
Pump has failed.
Fluid level is low.
See second item above, for when
platform doesn’t raise.
Excess voltage drop to motor, due
to power wire size too small, wire
run to long, or incoming voltage
too low.
Motor is “single-phasing” (three-
phase units only).
Pressure relief opening at full
pressure.
holding open the lowering valve or
the check valve.
(EM1-500, EHTT, EHTT-L only.)
Counterbalance valve setting is
incorrect.
is stuck.
is stuck.
Pinched hose.
Velocity fuse locking (platform only
very slowly creeps down).
(EM1-500, EHTT, EHTT-L only.)
Counterbalance valve setting is
incorrect.
Control transformer fuse blown.
No supply voltage.
Valve solenoid is bad.
Bad connection in control circuit.
Physical blockage of the structure.
Solenoid valve or suction hose
screen plugged.
cylinders.
(EM1-500, EHTT, EHTT-L.)
Counterbalance valve(s) setting is
incorrect.
Test with meter; replace if bad.
Test with meter. Check fuses,
breakers, and overloads to
determine the cause.
Inspect and test switch. Replace if
bad.
Test all parts of circuit with meter.
Check for 24 VAC; replace if bad.
Test with meter; replace if bad.
Verify motor shaft rotates CCW.
Consult factory for replacement.
Ensure reservoir is filled to within
1” of the fill hole.
Same as above.
Check power installation for
adequacy. Check incoming
voltage while motor is running.
Correct problem found.
Determine cause of loss of voltage
on one phase; correct.
Check for structural damage.
Check for platform overload
condition.
Remove and inspect. Clean per
instructions in this manual.
Increase the setting for
counterbalance valve “1CB” (turn
the socket-head screw CW).
See below.
Remove plug from FC port; push on
flow spool to ensure it is fully
pressed into the cavity.
Check pressure, supply, and return
hoses for kinks.
Same as for jerky platform motion.
Decrease the setting for
counterbalance valve “1CB” (turn
the socket-head screw CCW).
Same as for jerky platform motion.
Test with meter; replace if bad.
Test with meter. Check for cause of
power loss.
Check solenoid with multimeter on
diode-check function. (Reading
for ohms will not provide an
accurate test of the coil.)
Test all parts of circuit with meter.
Inspect for foreign material or
objects that might block the
platform.
Remove and inspect. Clean per
instructions in this manual.
Bleed air per procedure described in
* Product safety signs or labels should be periodically inspected and cleaned by the product users as necessary to
maintain good legibility for safe viewing distance -- ANSI 535.4 (10.21). Contact the manufacturer for replacement
labels.
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POWERED PRODUCTS’WARRANTY
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer warrants for the original purchaser against defects in materials and wo rkmanship under normal use
one year after date of shipment (not to exceed 15 months after date of manufacture). Any part that is determined by
the manufacturer to be defective in material or workmanship and returned to the factory, shipping costs prepaid, will
be, as the exclusive remedy, repaired or replaced at our option. Labor costs for warranty repairs and/or modifications
are not covered unless done at manufacturer’s facilities or pre-approved in advance by the manufacturer. Any
modifications performed without written approval of the manufacturer may void warranty. This limited warranty gives
purchaser specific legal rights which vary from state to state.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the extent allowable under applicable law, the manufacturer’s liability for consequential and incidental damages is
expressly disclaimed. The manufacturer’s liability in any event is limited to, and shall not exceed, the purchase price
paid. Misuse or modification may void warranty.
Warranty does not cover labor or consequential damages including, but not limited to, business interruption costs, lost
profits, or lost business opportunities.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
The manufacturer has made a diligent effort to accurately illustrate and describe their products. However, such
illustrations and descriptions are for the sole purpose of identification, and do not express or imply a warranty that the
products are merchantable or fit for a particular purpose, or that the products will necessarily conform to the
illustrations or descriptions.
The provisions of the warranty shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code and
laws as enacted in the State of Indiana.
DISPOSITION
Our company will make a good faith effort for prompt correction or other adjustment with respect to any product that
proves to be defective within the Limited Warranty Period. Warranty claims must be made in writing within s aid year.
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