Model and Serial Number Page 1 The serial number of your Lectro-Truck is on a nameplate attached to the flat cross brace on the inner frame. This is located about half way down the back of the unit. Date Model Number Serial Number Upon receipt of your Lectro-Truck please place the date, model and serial number in th e boxes provided.
Overview of the Lectro-Truck Page 2 The Lectro-Truck operates using the basic principles of leverage and balance. B y mastering the techniques outlined in this manual, a single operator is capable of handling and moving heavy loads that previously required two or more persons. Your Lectro-Truck is a battery powered, motor-driven machine, with a specially designed inner and outer frame.
Sealed non-spill battery 2 Load securing strap bars Porta ble battery carrying pack Automatic Electromagnetic brake On-Board Battery Charger LTA6512 Owners-Operating Manual Porta ble battery carrying pack 2 Load securing strap bars Hook bar/Leverage bar Automatic Electromagnetic brake User Friendly, Built-In Tri-Pod Sealed non-spill battery 10”...
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The complete portable power pack includes a 12 -volt battery and an aluminum carrying case. Replacement battery and Aluminum Power Pack battery cases are also a vailable separately. The Power Pack is available for the LTA6512, LTA5512, and LTA4512 only. Wheel Brakes (Page 25) The wheel brakes allow the user to climb and descend steps, even if the steps are pitched, uneven, or cracked.
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Lectro-Truck and get it ready for use. If you have ordered an LTA4512, LT A5512, or LTA6512, your unit will come with a portable battery pack. The battery should be connected inside the pack. The battery pack is either installed on the unit already or packed separately.
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If your Lectro-Truck still does not operate after trying all the above, contact our office at 1-800-619-0625, and ask for service. Installation of Portable Side Handles (Steel Models, LTA5512, & LTA6512) Diagram #1 Handle 3/8” bolt...
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The plunger latches can be found inside the battery pack of your unit. LTA6512 - Y ou will have three plungers. The two with the n uts on them are for the extension handle, and the plunger without the nut is to be installed in the leverage/ hook bar.
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To remove the charging plug, twist the plug to the left and pull. For the LTA6512, LTA5512, and the LTA4512 it is recommended that you remove the battery pack from the unit before charging. If our battery charger has been ordered, the battery charger will be located inside the battery pack.
Proper Battery Charging Procedures Page 10 Proper charging of your battery is very important. If your battery isn’t working properly, your Lectro-Truck will not be working to it’s fullest potential, either. The battery supplied with your Lectro-Truck is made up of cells that can be damaged if it isn’t charged properly.
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Installation of Strap Bars and Concave Attachment Page 11 To place the strap bar attachment on the Lectro-Truck, stand in front of the machine with the strap bar in your hands. Holding the front of the strap bar diagonally, put the strap bar “ears” inside the Inner Frame, and turn the strap bar until it is parallel to the toe plate.
General Lectro-Truck Information (continued) Page 12 ALWAYS REFER TO THESE GENERAL SAFETY RULES: 1. When in doubt as to whether or not you are able to handle a load by yourself, always have someone else help. 2. Be sure that no one is in front of or below the Lectro-Truck during operation. The operator(s) should be safely behind or above the load at all times.
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Page 13 Stair Climbing Prior to climbing any staircase, be sure the steps are able to support the weight of the Lectro-Truck and load before attempting to climb the stairs. 1. Pull the Lectro-Truck, with your load attached, to the base of the steps. (Figure 5) Figure 5 2.
Page 14 Stair Climbing (continued) 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have reached the top of the steps that you are climbing. Figure 8 Allow NO ONE under the load while climbing or descending steps. Descending Stairs 1. At the top of the steps, recline your load back, and extend your load down two steps.
Page 15 Descending Stairs (continued) 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you are down to the bottom of the steps. Figure 11 Portable Dock Leveler Your Lectro-Truck can be used as a portable dock leveler, as illustrated in Figure 12. Loads can be easily moved from a dock, up or down, to a truck or trailer, as the situation requires.
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Page 16 Loading Onto a Truck or Trailer (continued) 4. Push the wheels down/ load up button, and start the load on it’s way up to the back of the truck. (Figure 15). Continue lifting the load until it is all the way up. (Figure 16) 5.
Page 17 Overcoming Curbs and Other Obstacles Curbs Curbs are easy to step over. Back up to any curb that you must climb, and raise the wheels to the top of the curb. Raise the wheels high enough and move them back over the curb to allow room for the load. Raise the load just as you would to climb the last stair in a flight of stairs.
Page 18 Miscellaneous Other Situations (continued) Pitched Steps Steps that slant forward, or “pitched steps,” may require the use of the Lectro-Truck Wheel Brake attachment (Page 25.) These “boots” slip over the wheels, and pivot down so that you have a flat placement of your wheels.
Page 19 General Troubleshooting Lectro-Truck will not operate in either direction. If there is NO noise coming from the Lectro-Truck when the button is pushed... 1. Check to see that the Circuit Breakers are in “on” position. The “on” position is when the small arm of the Circuit Breaker is enclosed by the Circuit Breaker.
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LTA6512 TRIPOD: The tripod on the LTA6512 is built into the unit. To set the load back onto the tripod, run the wheels up 6 inches and break load back onto the 8” wheels. With the load resting back in a balanced position, press the tripod latch with your foot.
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Practice using the All Terrain Wheels with a 300 lb. to 500 lb. load, following the three NOTE steps above. CAUTION: Be sure the hook bar on the LTA6512 is locked in place when using All Terrain Wheels. Lectro-Truck Owner's Manual...
1. Position the Lectro-Stack so the wheels are centered on the toe plate of the Lectro-Truck. 2. Locate the proper “eyelets” to use on the rear of the Lectro-Stack to feed your straps through. (See chart below.) Model Eyelets to Use LTA6512 A & D Eyelets LTA5512 A & D LTA4512 C &...
Page 23 Balance Box The Balance Box is used whenever you have a low heavy load where it’s center of gravity is so low you have extreme difficulty breaking the load back on the steps; or the load is so low and heavy that it overcomes the operator and wants to roll back down the steps.
Lectro-Truck to reach. See the following chart to find out if a Hook Box can work for you. Model Lectro-Truck Maximum Truck Number Lift Height Bed Height LTA6512 41” 39” LTA5512 41” 39” 1268E 39”...
Page 25 Toe Plate Adapter Toe Plate Adapters come in two standard sizes (12” x 24” and 12” x 30”.) However, they can be fabricated to any size to best fit your needs. To mount your Toe Plate Adapter, center it on the Toe Plate and then drill two holes through the Toe Plate using the Toe Plate Adapter as a guide.
Page 31 General Service Adjustment of the Electromagnetic Brake Allen Screws Tools Needed: • 3 mm Allen Wrench • 8 mm Open End Wrench • Feeler Gauge (.008) 1. Use the feeler gauge to check the air gap of the brake. The gap should be at .008 (eight thousandths).
Page 32 General Service (continued) Disassembly/ Assembly of Drive Screw Disassembly: 1. Lay Lectro-Truck flat, battery box/pack side up. 7/16” Jam Nut (H7) 2. Raise hook bar (if applicable) to ‘up’ position and secure. 1/2” Internal Tooth Lock Washer (H5) 3.
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