Rev. 0213 EPT, Manual.doc
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EPT-SERIES ELECTRIC PALLET TRUCKS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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 CONTENTS PAGE TABLE OF FIGURES PAGE
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
Use, 1
st
Inspection, & Functions Tests 20 Fig. 4A EPT-30 Fork & Carriage 9
Operation 20-21 Fig. 4B EPT-30 Fork & Carriage (optional) Scale 10
Lifting & Transporting Loads 21 Fig. 5A Control Yoke & Handle Components 11-12
Batteries & Charger 21-22 Fig. 5B Control Yoke & Handle (optional) Scale 13-14
Fig. 6 Hydraulic Pump & Motor Assemblies 15
Troubleshooting
23-48 Fig. 7 EPT-45 Main Housings & Supporting Structure 16
Changing Cylinder 28-31 Fig. 8 Removable Battery Box & Components 16
Changing Throttle Assy. 32-36 Fig. 9 EPT-45 Cylinder & Fuse Panel 17
Changing Motor Assy. 37-39 Fig. 10 EPT-45 Fork & Carriage Assemblies 18
Replacing Forward/Reverse Contactor 40-42 Fig. 11 Function Controls, Gauges, & Safety Features 19
Changing Battery Charger 43-46 Maintenance & Inspections 49-50
Adding Quencharcs 47-48 Markings 51
VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.
2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703
Telephone: (260) 665-7586 -or- Toll Free (800) 348-0868
Fax: (260) 665-1339
www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: sales@vestil.com
