Receiving instructions:
After delivery, IMMEDIATELY remove the packaging from the product in a manner that preserves the
packaging and maintains the orientation of the product in the packaging; then inspect the product closely to
determine whether it sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered during the inspection,
immediately
record a complete description of the damage on the bill of lading. If the product is
undamaged, discard the packaging.
NOTES
:
1) Compliance with laws, regulations, codes, and non-voluntary standards enforced in the location where
the product is used is exclusively the responsibility of the owner/end-user.
2) VESTIL is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either:
a) Instructions in this manual; or b) Information provided on labels affixed to the product.
Neither is Vestil
responsible for any consequential damages sustained as a result of failing to exercise sound judgment
while assembling, installing, using or maintaining this product.
TABLE OF CONTENTSPAGE TABLE OF FIGURESPAGE
Safety Principles 2 Fig. 1A EPT Main Body Components 5
Product Introduction 2 Fig. 1B EPT-30 (optional) Scale Components 6
Safety Guidelines 3 Fig. 2 EPT-30 Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly 7
Removing EPT from Pallet 3 - 4 Fig. 3 EPT-30 Drive Wheel Assembly 8
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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Specifications for each of the 4 models appear in the table below:
Net Wt. Fork Size Service
MODEL (lbs.)
EPT-2047-30 660 20in. X 47in. 3.2 to 7.8 3,000 28 x 65 x 49
EPT-2547-30 671 25in. x 47in. 3.2 to 7.8 3,000 28 x 65 x 49
EPT-2048-45 990 20in. x 48in. 3.4 to 8 4,500 30x 78.5 x 49
EPT-2748-45 1012 27in. x 48in. 3.4 to 8 4,500 30x 78.5 x 49
Vestil Manufacturing Corp. created this manual to acquaint owners and users of our electric pallet trucks
with safe operation and maintenance procedures. Employers are responsible for instructing employees to
use the product properly. Employees and any other persons, who might foreseeably use, repair, or
perform maintenance on the EPT must read and understand every instruction BEFORE using the device.
Cart operators should have access to the manual at all times and should review the directions before each
use. Contact Vestil for answers to any question you have after reading the entire manu al.
Although Vestil diligently strives to identify foreseeable hazardous situations, this manual cannot address
every conceivable danger. The end-user is ultimately responsible for exercising sound judgment at all times.
Thank you for purchasing an electric pallet truck (“EPT,” “pallet truck,” “truck,” or
“unit”) offered by Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (“Vestil”). Our EPT’s are durable,
high-quality products that combine safety features and low-maintenance mechanisms.
Despite the product’s relatively simple mechanics, all personnel must familiarize
themselves with the safe operation instructions provided in this manual.
(W x L) in inches Range (in.)
Capacity
(lbs.)
Overall Size
(W X L x H) in inches
SAFETY PRINCIPLES
We offer four types of electric pallet truck (EPT): two 3,000 pound (~1364kg) capacity models, the EPT-204730 and 2547-30, and two 4,500 pound (~2045kg) capacity models, the EPT-2048-45 and 2748-45. Each unit
conforms to the generalized specifications disclosed in this manual and fulfills our demanding standards for
quality, safety and durability.
Vestil Manufacturing Corp. recognizes the critical importance of workplace safety. Each person who might
participate in operation or maintenance of the product must read this manual. Read the entire manual and fully
understand the directions BEFORE using or performing maintenance on the cart. If you do not
understand an instruction, contact Vestil for clarification. Failure to adhere to the directions in this
manual might lead to serious personal injury or even death.
Vestil is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply the safe
operation and maintenance procedures explained in this manual or that appear on labels affixed to the product.
Furthermore, failure to exercise good judgment and common sense may result in property damage, serious
personal injury, or death, and also are not the responsibility of Vestil.
This manual applies the hazard identification methods suggested for instruction manuals by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI). In accordance with ANSI guidelines for hazard identification language, this
manual classifies personal injury risks and situations that could lead to property damage with SIGNAL WORDS.
These signal words announce an associated safety message. The reader must understand that the signal word
chosen indicates the seriousness of that hazard according to the following convention:
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
MODERATE injury.
Identifies practices not related to personal injury, such as operation that could damage the cart.
No safety alert symbol (equilateral triangle enclosing an exclamation point) accompanies th is
signal word.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Failure to read and understand the instructions included in this manual before using or servicing the
pallet truck constitutes misuse of the product. Study the entire manual before you use the truck for the
first time and before each subsequent use. Read the manual to refresh your understanding of the safe use and
maintenance procedures on p. 50-51. If questions remain after you finish reading the manual, contact Vestil for
answers. DO NOT attempt to resolve any problem with the truck unless you are certain
afterwards.
that it will be safe to use
To decrease the risk of electrocution:
¾ DO NOT contact or operate the pallet truck close to electrified wires or other sources of electricity;
¾ Before operating the EPT, always inspect the area where you will use it.
Improper use might result in serious personal injuries to the operator and/or bystanders. To
minimize the possibility of injury, ALL persons who might operate, perform maintenance on, or service the EPT
must read, understand and apply the following instructions:
xDO NOT operate the EPT unless and until you are:
1. Trained to use the machine; AND
2. Certified as a trained operator by your employer in accordance with U.S. OSHA regulations (29 CFR
§1910.178) and any standards incorporated by reference (e.g. ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005).
x DO NOT attempt to lift or transport loads that exceed the rated capacity.
x Inspect the machine before each use; DO NOT use the EPT unless it is in normal condition. Normal
operating condition exists if the EPT passes the inspection and functions tests described under the heading,
“Inspect the EPT & Perform a Functions Tests” on p. 20.
x DO NOT use the unit until you read and understand the entire owner’s manual. Review the manual before
each use AND before performing maintenance on the device.
x DO NOT use the EPT if the load-supporting elements sustain any structural damage. Structural elements
include, but are not limited to, the forks, carriage, and wheels. If structural damage is present, immediately
tag the unit “Out of Service” and inform maintenance personnel of the problem.
x DO NOT use the EPT if it makes unusual noises during operation.
x DO NOT allow people to ride on the pallet truck. Only the operator of an EPT equipped with a properly
installed rider platform (EPT
x DO NOT attempt to lift an unevenly distributed load. Always center and evenly distribute the load on the forks.
x DO NOT operate the EPT on surfaces (ramps or grades) angled more than 4 degrees.
x DO NOT leave the EPT unattended while it supports a load. Always fully lower the forks, and then completely
disengage the skid or pallet. Complete the parking / storing procedure described in “Storing the EPT” on p.
22.
x DO NOT modify the pallet truck without first receiving written authorization from Vestil. Unauthorized
modifications may make the EPT unsafe to use.
To maximize the service life of the EPT and to prevent damage:
x Always store the machine in a secure, dry location where it will not interfere with traffic or other activities.
x Maintain the product as suggested in “Maintenance & Inspections” on p. 49-50.
REMOVING THE PALLET TRUCK FROM THE SHIPPING PALLET:
The pallet truck is shipped in ready-to-use condition. However, it must first be removed from the shipping pallet
before it can be used for the first time.
DO NOT attempt to drive the pallet truck off of the pallet; it might tip over and cause bodily injuries
or property damage. To minimize the risk of injury to yourself or other persons, perform the following steps to
remove the machine from the shipping pallet:
1. Remove all packing material.
2. Inform all personnel not participating in the unpacking process to clear the area.
3. Lift the EPT off of the pallet using either a hoist or a forklift with a capacity of at least 2,000 pounds. Always
apply the proper hoisting procedures or forklift operation practices you learned during your trai ning program.
To remove the EPT from the shipping pallet using a hoist:
EPT-2###-45 models: Remove the battery box.
a) Disconnect the power cable from the socket on top of the EPT housing (circled in photo 1 below). Unfasten the
box from the EPT frame by unscrewing the bolt in the center of the flange; the bolt is shown in photograph 2 (next
page).
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b) Connect the sling to both hook points on the EPT (1 on each side; the picture below only shows the hook point
on the right side); then lift the unit no more than 6 – 8 inches above the pallet. The EPT will tilt towards the
control yoke. Additionally, it may swing from side-to-side once free of the pallet if you did not properly position the
hoist above the center of the sling. Stabilize the suspended truck with one hand, and stand safely to the side while
operating the hoist.
1
2
3
All Models: Securely connect the sling hooks to the hook points (see photographs below), lift the EPT a few
inches off of the pallet, direct the EPT away from the pallet, and then lower it until it is entirely supported by the
ground.
EPT-45 EPT-30
Hook point
To lift the EPT with a forklift:
Avoid contacting the drive wheel with the tines of your
forklift; contact could damage the drive wheel.
Loading
side
Approach the pallet truck from the operator side. Lift the EPT just a few
inches above the pallet. Slowly back the forklift away from the pallet, and
then carefully lower the forks until the EPT rests firmly on the ground.
Operator
Side
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FIG.1A: EPT-30MODELS MAIN BODY COMPONENTS
2003
Item No. Part No. Description Item No.Part No. Description
2001 EPT-30-2001 Main Body Housing 2021 EPT-30-2021 22mm Snap Ring