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Operation Manual
Original Instruction
EPL152
EPL154
EPL163
EPL185
Part No.508000002564
V3 03/2020

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual EPL152 EPL154 EPL163 EPL185 Original Instruction Part No.508000002564 V3 03/2020...
  • Page 2 EP EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD. is one of the world’s With business all over the world, EP has leading companies manufacture, design thousands of employees and hundreds material handling equipment and provide related of agents worldwide to provide our global service. With over 100,000 square metres plant customers with prompt local service.
  • Page 3 Preface Thank you for buying our products. The manual will show you the way of correctly using the truck as well as relevant preventive maintenance and safety operation. The truck should be operated only by well-trained professionals and by no means by non-working personnel. Operators are supposed to read through the manual before actually operating the truck.
  • Page 4 Intended use The lift truck is designed for transporting and stacking the loads stated in the nameplate. In particular we refer to: • the safety rules of your trade association. • In accordance with the special provisions for driving on public roads specified by national specifications.
  • Page 5 Any installation or retrofitting of any additional device that may influence or enhance the functions of the carrier must be approved by our company in writing beforehand. Company name: Zhejiang EP Equipment Co., Ltd Address: Zhongli Industrial Park, Xiquan Village, Dipu Town, Anjij County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province Website: www.ep-ep.com...
  • Page 6 Legal requirements for marketing Declaration EP EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. Address: XIAQUAN, DIPU, ANJI, ZHEJIANG, CHINA We declare that the machine Industrial truck: according to this operation manual Type: according to this operation manual complies with the most recent version of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents A Nameplates and alarming labels ..................A1 B Operation ..........................B1 2.1Utilization safety specification....................B1 2.1.1 EN standards ........................B2 2.1.2 Conditions for application ....................B3 2.1.3 Stability ...........................B3 2.2 Display and manipulation ....................B4 2.2.2 Key switch Emergency reverse button ................B5 2.2.3 Display instrument ......................B6 2.3 Truck use and operationTruck data plate ................B8 2.3.1 Preparation for use ......................B8 2.3.2 Comissioning ........................B9...

  • Page 8: A Nameplates And Alarming Labels

    Nameplates and alarming labels Have the nameplates of a truck fixed its main body and alarming labels pasted on its outer cover. Should any nameplate or alarming label lose or be damaged, please conduct replacement immediately or contact with the sales department or corresponding agent of our company when necessary.
  • Page 9 Remove the load before hoisting the pallet truck. Disconnect the power supply. Attach slings in the positions identified by the hook symbol. DANGER Personnel must not stand below or near the truck when the pallet truck is being lifted. EPL163、EPL152 EPL154、EPL185 REV. 03/2020...

  • Page 10: B Operation

    Operation 2.1Utilization safety specification Applicable environment Don’t use the truck in Don’t use the truck in non- temperature: -10 °C - 40 °C rainwater. position. NOTE The carrier can by no means be used under the temperature lower than 5 °C for a long time, or in refrigeratory or under the condition that such environmental factor as temperature or humidity changes extremely before special equipment is additionally installed and the permit of the manufacturer is acquired.

  • Page 11: Standards

    Don’t leave the truck before Don’t use the truck when any Don’t place any part it is parked as regulated. non-working personnel is in the of your body in any dangerous area. moving part of the truck Don’t be distracted when using to avoid being clamped.

  • Page 12: Conditions For Application

    2.1.2 Conditions for application Working condition requirements: - Indoor use. - The truck's maximum operation altitude is up to 2000m. - Trucks can only be operated in adequately illuminated working areas to avoid injuries. In case of insufficient light, an additional lighting equipment is needed to ensure that the driver can see properly.

  • Page 13: Display And Manipulation

    Pull and hold the manual lower switch (2).The forks will lower to the minimum height until they stop by themselves. Lifting button EPL163/ Lift loading parts EPL152 "Horn" button Activates the horn. Emergency reverse switch Press the emergency reverse switch. The vehicle will begin to travel in the opposite direction.
  • Page 14 • When inserting the induction key, the control current of the truck will be connected. NOTE EPL163 Pulling out the key switch of a forklift before leaving can prevent the forklift from starting accidentally. EPL152 REV. 03/2020...

  • Page 15: Display Instrument

    2.2.3 Display instrument • LED (1) displays the remaining charge; • LED (2) displays the total running time normally. If fault, display the fault code; • LED (3) flashing, and the vehicle starts timing; • LED (4) is on, indicate vehicle failure; •...
  • Page 16 Please charge the battery after restarting to avoid damage to the battery. EPL152 If the controller detects a battery failure, flashes of LCD（1） represent battery failure information until the failure is remedied. Details of failure information are shown as below: Under-voltage of single cell battery: The green light repeats in a cycle of flashing once in 1 •...

  • Page 17: Preparation For Use

    2.3 Truck use and operation 2.3.1 Preparation for use WARNING The following are inspection and preparation operations that must be implemented before the truck is put into daily use. Table 1. Table of daily inspections by operators Operator's Daily Checklist Date Operator Truck No.

  • Page 18: Comissioning

    Table 1: Table of Daily Inspections by Operators is only a sample table for the daily inspections of operators, and it can be adjusted according to specific requirements. WARNING The truck should be regularly maintained by qualified maintenance engineers or technicians that have passed the training of and also been authorized by the manufacturer.

  • Page 19: Truck Starting

    2.3.3 Truck starting 1. Release the emergency stop switch. EPL163 EPL152 EPL154/EPL185 REV. 03/2020...
  • Page 20 2. Connect the key switch to start the truck. EPL163 EPL152 2.Open the key switch to start the truck EPL154/EPL185 REV. 03/2020...

  • Page 21: Running, Swerving And Braking

    2.3.4 Running, swerving and braking 1.Running Running area Running area Running area EPL163/EPL152 EPL154/EPL185 Rotary button Control the running direction and speed Backward of the truck using the drive switch (1). (the large the rotary angle, the faster corresponding speed)
  • Page 22 NOTE Keep the handle in the vertical state, and press creep speed button (1) and drive switch(2) at the same time, then the vehicle will move at a low speed. EPL163/EPL152 EPL154/EPL185 2.Swerving Rotate the operation hand shank leftward or rightward as required.
  • Page 23 3.Braking Mechanical operating brake The truck is braked when the operating handle is released. The mechanical brake engages when the tiller is positioned in Braking area. Reverse braking Braking can be accomplished by changing the direction of travel. Press the reverse switch in the opposite direction until the truck comes to a stop, then release the drive switch.
  • Page 24 Emergency stop switch Press the emergency stop switch, and then all the electrically propelled functions will be interrupted. EPL154/EPL185 EPL163 EPL152 REV. 03/2020...

  • Page 25: Goods Picking

    2.3.5 Goods picking 1.Lifting Keep pressing the lifting button（1） until reaching the required lifting height. 2.Lowering EPL163/EPL152 Set forks to the lowest position by pulling lowering lever upward. WARNING Goods failing to be arranged and fixed may result in accidents.
  • Page 26 EPL154/EPL185 Keep pressing the lifting button until reaching the required lifting height EPL154/EPL185 Lower the pallet forks to the bottom through pressing the lowering button. REV. 03/2020...

  • Page 27: Parking The Truck Securely

    2.3.6 Parking the truck securely Lower the forks to the bottom; Turn off the key switch or pull out the key; EPL163 EPL154/EPL185 EPL152 REV. 03/2020...
  • Page 28 Press the emergency stop switch to cut off storage battery connection; EPL152 EPL163 EPL154/EPL185 REV. 03/2020...

  • Page 29: Drive Directions

    WARNING •Should it be necessary for operators to leave the truck, even for just a moment, the truck should also be well parked as specified. •The trucks are not allowed to park on the slopes. •The forks must be lowered to the bottom. 2.3.7 Drive directions The drive directions of the truck are forward (1)

  • Page 30: Loading

    2.3.8 Loading •Approach the load carefully. •Adjust the height of the forks until they can be easily inserted into the pallet. •Insert the forks under the load. •If the load is shorter than the forks, position the forks so that the front of the load overhangs them by a few centimeters, to avoid interference with the load immediately ahead.

  • Page 31: Using The Truck On A Slope

    2.3.9 Using the truck on a slope NOTE Incorrect use of the truck on slopes places stress on the traction motor, brakes and battery. Be particularly careful near slopes: Never attempt a slope with a gradient greater than that specified in the truck’s data sheet.

  • Page 32: Truck Transport

    NOTE Incorrect use of the truck on slopes places stress on the traction motor, brakes and battery. 2.3.10 Truck transport Place the truck on a wooden pallet. NOTE Only use haulage equipment with sufficient load capacity. •The load weight includes the net weight of the truck(including battery weight) and the wooden pallet.

  • Page 33: Operating The Truck Without Its Own Drive System

    2.3.11 Operating the truck without its own drive system If the truck has to be moved after a failure has rendered it immobile, proceed as follows: • Set the emergency stop switch “OFF”. • Set the key switch “OFF” and remove the key.

  • Page 34: C Battery Use And Maintenance

    Battery use and maintenance 3.1 Safety and warning •Abide by the operation •Explosion or fire disaster is manual! likely to occur; avoid short •All the operations related circuit! to the storage battery must be implemented under the instruction of professionals! •Don’t knock over the storage battery! •Protective gloves must be...

  • Page 35: Battery Charging

    3.2 Battery charging 3.2.1 Precautions •The truck must be parked within a shady and ventilated room; •Do not place metal objects on the battery; •All the cable and plug connection parts should be inspected in terms of obvious damages before charging; •The plugs on the battery cells must always be dry and clean.
  • Page 36 NOTE The charging voltage is single-phase, ranging from 100V to 240V, please don’t exceed the voltage range mentioned above. EPL154/EPL185 EPL163 Charging indicator(3) LED status Phenomenon Cause Remedy Description Red light is on Trouble free Charging Green light is on Trouble free End of charging Current/...

  • Page 37: Charging The Battery With External Charger

    • Plug into charging stand and charge; • The LED light on the charging stand comes A fully charging time see described in EPL152 paragraph 3.2.4. LED MODE Charging mode : LED Red on Full charged : LED Green on...

  • Page 38: Handling Of The Lithium-Ion Battery

    3.3 Handling of the lithium-ion battery 3.3.1 Information on the conformity of lithium-ion batteries The manufacturer of the lithium-ion battery declares that: the lithium-ion battery conforms with the provisions of the following EU directive 2014/30/EU in accordance with EN12895. This declaration of conformity with EU directives applies only to battery use that conforms to the recommendations described in the operating instructions.
  • Page 39 Transportation 3.3.3 Before transporting any lithium-ion battery, check the current regulations on the transport of dangerous goods. Comply with these when preparing the packaging and transport. Train authorised staff to dispatch lithium-ion batteries. NOTE It is recommended that the original packaging is kept for any subsequent dispatch.
  • Page 40 3.3.5 Storage We recommend that batteries are stored at a height between 60 and 120 cm. •Store the battery in a dry place at a temperature between 0 and 40° to preserve its service life. This area must not be hermetically sealed to allow air renewal; •Check the battery charge level regularly.

  • Page 41: Battery Removal And Installation

    Open the upper cover(4),unscrew battery baffle(2) for EPL154/EPL185; • Just hold the handle and pull the battery(3) out； • Install in reverse order. WARNING Before removing the battery, make sure the vehicle is completely powered off. EPL163 EPL154/EPL185 EPL152 REV. 03/2020...

  • Page 42: D Maintenance

    Maintenance 4.1 Truck maintenance Only through regularly implementing truck maintenance work can the sustainable and reliable use of the forklift be ensured. Only those receiving professional training and approved as qualified can be competent in various equipment care maintenance operations. If you intend to independently implement maintenance, you are recommended to have your maintenance personnel receive on-site training from the service representative of the equipment supplier.
  • Page 43 Safety tests to be performed at intervals and after unusual incidents The truck must be inspected at least annually (refer to national regulations) or after any unusual event by a qualified inspector. The manufacturer offers a safety inspection service which is performed by personnel specifically trained for this purpose.

  • Page 44: Maintenance Table

    4.2 Maintenance table Daily maintenance Inspect and manipulate the functions of the Control handle’s manipulation switches and the display instruments Inspect the emergency outage function of the emergency stop switch or the storage battery puller. Inspect the swerving function. Inspect the braking function Inspect whether there is any abrasion or damage in the driving wheel/ load wheel/caster Inspect whether there is any damage or abnormality in the truck.
  • Page 45 Inspect whether the bearing capacity reaches the rated load and implement corresponding adjustment through the flood valve adopted in the hydraulic station Inspect whether all the labels are clear and intact EPL154/EPL185 EPL154/EPL185 EPL163/EPL152 EPL163/EPL152 Hydraulic oil injection nozzle Grease Table 1 Lubricants Code...
  • Page 46 NOTE Add hydraulic oil till you can't hear explosion sound during lifting any more. Table 1 Sliding Surface Lubrication Table Code Position Steering shaft for EPL163 Drive Wheel Long Shaft REV. 03/2020...

  • Page 47: E Technical Data

    Technical data Standard Version Specifications Technical specification details in accordance with VDI 2198. Technical modifications and additions reserved. Performance data for standard trucks Distinguishing mark Manufacturer Model EPL154 EPL163 designation Drive unit Battery Battery Operator type Pedestrian Pedestrian rated capacity 1500 1600 Load center...
  • Page 48 Tyre size, driving Ф210x70 Ф210x70 wheels(diameter×width) Tyre size, loading Ф80x60( Ф80x60( wheels(diameter×width) Ф74x88) Ф74x88) Tyre size, caster Ф74x30 Ф74x30 wheels(diameter×width) Wheels, number driving, 1x,2/4(1x,2/2) 1x,2/4(1x,2/2) caster/loading (x=drive wheels) Track width, front,driving side Track width,rear,loading 390/(535) 410/(535) side Dimensions Lift height Height drawbar in driving 700/1260 750/1190...
  • Page 49 Lowering speed, laden/ 0.068/0.043 0.09/0.06 unladen Max. gradeability, laden/ 6\16 5\16 unladen 5.10 Service brake type electric electric Electric-engine Drive motor rating S2 60 kW 0.75 0.75 Lift motor rating at S3 15% kW 0.8 The maximum allowed size mm 270*110*440 270*110*440 battery Battery voltage/nominal...
  • Page 50 EPL163 REV. 03/2020...
  • Page 51 EPL154 REV. 03/2020...
  • Page 52 Distinguishing mark Manufacturer Model EPL152 EPL185 designation Drive unit Battery Battery Operator type Pedestrian Pedestrian rated capacity 1500 1800 Load center distance Load distance 950（880） 940(875) Wheelbase 1190 （1120） 1200(1135) Weight Service weight 125（140） 160(170) (include battery) Axle loading, 485/1140...
  • Page 53 Tyre size, driving Ф210x70 Ф210x70 wheels(diameter×width) Tyre size, loading Ф80x60( Ф80x60( wheels(diameter×width) Ф74x88) Ф74x88) Tyre size, caster Ф74x30 wheels(diameter×width) Wheels, number driving, 1x,4(1x,2) 1x,2/4(1x,2/2) caster/loading (x=drive wheels) Track width, front,driving side Track width,rear,loading 410/(535) 390/(535) side Dimensions Lift height Height drawbar in driving 750/1190 700/1260 position min./max.
  • Page 54 Lowering speed, laden/ m/ s 0.09/0.06 0.065/0.030 unladen Max. gradeability, laden/ 6\16 6\16 unladen 5.10 Service brake type electric electric Electric-engine Drive motor rating S2 60 kW 0.75 Lift motor rating at S3 15% kW 0.5 The maximum allowed size mm 200x100x350 270x110x440 battery Battery voltage/nominal...
  • Page 55 EPL152 REV. 03/2020...
  • Page 56 EPL185 REV. 03/2020...

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