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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Electric Pallet Truck PTE15/20Q-B WARNING Do not use the pallet truck before reading and understanding these operating instructions. NOTE: Please check the designation of your Version 1/2022 present type at the last page of this PTE15/20Q –B-SMS-002-EN document as well as on the ID-plate.
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FOREWORD Before operating the truck, read this ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL carefully and understand the usage of the truck completely. Improper operation could create danger. This manual describes the usage of different electric pallet trucks. When operating and servicing the truck, make sure, that it applies to your type. Keep this manual for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. CORRECT APPLICATION ........................3 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PALLET TRUCK ..................... 4 a. Overview of the main components ..................... 4 b. Technical data ............................. 5 c. Description of the safety devices and warning labels (Europe and other, excepting USA) ....6 d.
1. CORRECT APPLICATION It is only allowed to use this electric pallet truck according to this instruction handbook. The trucks described in this handbook are self-propelled electric power pallet trucks. The trucks are designed to lift, lower and transport palletized loads. A wrong usage can cause human injuries or can damage equipment.
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PALLET TRUCK a. Overview of the main components Fig. 1: Overview of the main components Safety (belly) button Fork Tiller Load roller 10. Battery Battery discharging indicator 11. Apron Emergency button 12. Drive unit Plastic cover 13.
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Table 1: Main technical data for standard version Type sheet for industrial truck acc. to VDI 2198 Manufacturer’s type designation PTE15Q-B PTE20Q-B Drive: electric (battery type, mains, ...), Battery diesel, petrol, fuel gas Operator type: hand, pedestrian, standing, Pedestrian seated, order-picker Rated capacity/ rated load Q (t) Load centre distance...
5.10 Service brake Electromagnetic Drive motor rating S2 60min 0.75 Lift motor rating at S3 10% 0.50 Battery acc. to DIN 43531/35/36 A, B, C, no Battery voltage/ nominal capacity K (V)/(Ah) 24/ 20 (24/ 40) 48/ 20 Battery weight Energy consumption acc.
A Sticker to read and follow this instruction B Emergency button sticker C Oil filling decal D Model sticker (ATOM) E “No passengers” decal F Crane hook label G Identification plate (ID-plate) H Capacity label I Battery ID plate J No collision sticker K Battery warning sticker L Charger ID plate M Warning sticker (operation steps)
3. WARNINGS, RESIDUAL RISK AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT Put foot or hand under or into the lifting mechanism. Allow other person than the operator to stand in front of or behind the truck when it is moving or lifting/lowering. ...
4. COMMISSIONING, TRANSPORTING, DECOMMISSIONING a. Commissioning Table 2: Commissioning data PTE15Q-B PTE15Q-B PTE20Q-B PTE20Q-B Type (540X1150) (685X1150) (540X1150) (685X1150) Commissioning weight [kg] 136kg 139kg 141kg 144kg Dimensions [mm] 1554x540x1245 1554x685x1245 1554x540x1245 1554x685x1245 After receiving our new pallet truck or for re-commissioning you have to do the following before (firstly) operating the truck: ...
Transportation ALWAYS FASTEN THE TRUCK SECURELY DURING TRANSPORTATION ON A TRANSPORT VEHICLE Lower the forks and park the truck securely. Fasten the truck according to Fig. 6 by fixing dedicated lashing belts to each side of the trucks crane hook holes and fasten the other side at the transporting truck. c.
6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS TRUCK, PLEASE FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CHAPTER 3). Make sure, that the load is palletized and stable and that the daily inspection is carried out. Start the truck by the key (3). Press the horn button (Fig.7, 15) to activate the audible warning signal.
After starting the truck by the magnetic lock, move the tiller to the operating zone (‘F’, Fig.9). Fig. 9: Operating direction Turn the accelerator knob to the desired direction forward ‘Fw.’ or backwards Bw.’(Fig. 9). Control the travelling speed by operating the accelerator knob (Fig.7,13) carefully until you reach the desired speed.
By moving the accelerator knob (14) from one driving direction directly to the opposite direction, the regenerative braking is activated until the truck starts traveling into the opposite direction. The truck brakes, if the tiller is located in the braking zones (‘B’). If the tiller is released, the tiller moves automatically to the upper braking zone (‘B’).
a. Safety Instructions Failure to follow the below requirements may cause damage to your property, cause injuries or death. Measures to prevent ignition It is forbidden to work at temperatures over 60 ℃. It is forbidden to place it beside heat sources, such as stoves, fireplaces, etc. ...
b. Matters requiring attention The charging function of batteries may be blocked by Battery Management System if temperature of cells inside the battery case is lower than +5℃. Make sure the own temperature of battery is above this value and the temperature of the battery is even. ...
d. Tiller panel Fig. 11: Tiller panel Turtle Symbol Press the Turtle Symbol button, the green indicator above the button is on, it shows activation of the “soft” mode of the truck, in which maximum speed and acceleration are reduced. Fault Code When a fault code is generated, firstly all four battery indicator lights are on, then the first (most left) battery indicator flashes and counts, then multiply this number by ten for the first number;...
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Before using the charger, please fully understand the instructions of the charger instructions. Always follow these instructions The room, where you are charging must be ventilated. The exactly charge status can be only checked from the discharge indicator. To control the status, the charging must be interrupted and the truck must be started.
8. REGULAR MAINTENANCE Only qualified and trained personnel are allowed to do maintenance on this truck. Before maintaining, remove the load from the forks and lower the forks to the lowest position. If you need to lift the truck, follow chapter 4b by using designated lashing or jacking equipment.
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Inspect and lubricate the pivot points if necessary Lubricate the grease nipples Electrical system Inspect the electric wiring for damage Check the electric connections and terminals Test the Emergency switch function Check the electric drive motor for noise and damages ...
b. Lubricating points Lubricate the marked points according to the maintenance checklist. The required grease specification is: DIN 51825, standard grease. Lubricating point Fig. 13: Lubricating point s c. Check and refill hydraulic oil It is recommended to use hydraulic oil in accordance with average temperature: –5℃~25℃...
d. Checking electrical fuses Fig. 14 Location of fuses Table 8: Fuse Specification FU 1 FU 01 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING IF TRUCK HAS MALFUNCTIONS, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN CHAPTER Table 9: Trouble shooting TROUBLE CAUSE REPAIR Load weight too high Lift only the max.
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Oil leakage from air Excessive quantity of oil. Reduce oil quantity. breathing Charge the battery completely and then remove the main Battery is charging power plug from the electrical socket. Battery not connected Connect the battery correctly Truck not Fuse faulty Check and eventually replace fuses starts Low battery...
b. Hydraulic circuit diagram Lifting cylinder Lowering valve Throttle valve Pressure control valve Hydraulic power unit Oil tank Fig. 17: Hydraulic c...
11. SPECIALIZED STIPULATIONS FOR THE US- AMERICAN MARKET The content in this chapter is specialized for the US-American market. Foreword/ Compliance Operating this truck requires knowledge which can be acquired from this instruction handbook. This handbook must be kept available throughout the entire period of use of the industrial truck. IT IS LAW;...
Identification plate Truck Model Option Serial Number Maximum Battery Capacity (Ah) Supply Voltage (Volts) Battery Weight Min/Max lbs. (kg) Truck Weight with Max. Battery, lbs (Kg) Battery Manufacturer Information Truck Weight without Battery, lbs. (Kg) Battery Model Number Manufacturing Date (MM/YYYY) Battery Amp Hour Rate Load Center Distance (mm) Maximum Capacity (Uniformly Distributed load)
c. Description warning labels (only US- market) Fig. 18: Warning labels and safety devices (only USA) A Sticker to observe and follow this instruction J No collision sticker B Decal on motor cover K Battery warning sticker C Oil filling decal L Charger ID plate D Model sticker (ATOM) M Warning sticker (operation steps)
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Sign read and follow this instruction (A) Sign warning electrical devices (K) Sign no collision(J) Sign oil filling decal (C) Sign warning stay clear stop truck (Q) Decal on motor cover (B) Warning sticker(K)
Technical data for US market Fig. 19: Technical data (US market) Table 14: Main technical data for standard version (US market) Type sheet for industrial truck acc. to VDI 2198...
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Manufacturer’s type designation PTE28Q PTE40Q Drive: electric (battery type, mains, ...), Battery diesel, petrol, fuel gas Operator type: hand, pedestrian, standing, Pedestrian seated, order-picker Rated capacity/ rated load Q (t) 2800 4000 Load centre distance c (mm) 23.6 Load distance, centre of drive axle to fork x (mm) 37.3 Wheelbase...
CE-DD-002 12. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (valid, if sold within EU) [GB] CE Declaration of Conformity The signatory hereby declares that the specified machine conforms to the EU Directive 2006/42/EC (Machine Directive) and 2014/30/EU (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility, EMC) including their amendments as translated into national legislation of the member countries. The signatory is individually authorized to compile the technical documents.
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[N] EU-KONFORMITETSERKLÆ RING Undertegnede bekrefter hermed at de enkelte betegnede maskin med kraftdrift tilsvarer de europeiske retningslinjene 2006/42/EC (maskinretningslinje) og 2014/30/EU (elektromagnetisk fordraglighet - EMV) inklusiv disses endringer og den tilsvarende rettsforordning til omsetning av nasjonal rett. Hver undertegnede er fullmektig til å sette sammen de tekniske dokumentene. [PL] DEKLARACJA ZGODNOŚCI WE Niżej podpisani deklarują, że poniżej opisana maszyna spełnia wymagania określone w dyrektywach Europejskich 2006/42/EC (Dyrektywa Maszynowa) i 2014/30/EU (Kompatybilności elektromagnetycznej - EMC) wraz z ich późniejszymi zmianami oraz odpowiednimi rozporządzeniami mającymi na celu...
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