Blue Giant EPT-55 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK

ISSUE DATE: JULY 13, 2016 REV.1 (PART # 038-697E)

WARNING

Do not operate or service this product unless you have read and fully

understand the entire contents of this manual. Failure to do so may result in

property damage, bodily injury or death.

ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY NOT APPEAR EXACTLY AS SHOWN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEALER INFORMATION

Name:

Contact:

Telephone:

1.0 SAFETY PROCEDURES 3

2.0 EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY 3

3.0 OWNER’S PURCHASE RECORD 4

4.0 WARRANTY 4

5.0 CHECK SHIPMENT BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND/OR USE 5

5.1 LOADING SPECIFICATION 5

5.2 MAXIMUM INCLINES OR DECLINE GRADES 5

5.3 SAFETY WITH TALL LOADS 5

6.0 EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS 6

7.0 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7

7.1 BEFORE USE 7

8.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8

9.0 SERVICE CHECKLIST 9

10.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10

11.0 HANDLE AND PUMP ASSEMBLY DRAWING 11

11.1 HANDLE AND PUMP ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 12

11.2 FRAME ASSEMBLY DRAWING 14

11.3 FRAME ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 15

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1.0 SAFETY PROCEDURES

1. Do not operate this truck unless you have been trained and authorized to do so.

2. Do not operate this truck until you have read and understood all of the safety information

and instructions contained herein and on the truck.

3. Do not operate this truck until you have checked its condition. Give special attention to

wheels, controls and lifting systems, including steering mechanism, guards and safety

devices.

4. Report the need for truck repairs to your supervisor immediately and do not operate truck

until repairs are made. Neglect may cause a minor repair to become a major service

problem and cause the truck to become unsafe.

5. Do not load truck beyond capacity shown on serial name plate on truck.

6. Do not lift with the fork tips or one fork only.

7. This equipment is designed for evenly centered loads with forks completely supporting the

load. Off-centering of loads can result in a dangerous operating condition and may cause

damage or injury.

8. Always look in direction of travel. Use caution when visibility is obstructed by load.

9. Extreme caution must be used when handling loosely stacked/packaged loads.

10. Watch swing clearance when turning near walls, racks. pillars or other obstacles.

11. Start, stop, change direction and travel smoothly. Slow down for turns and on uneven

or slippery surfaces that cause truck to slide or tip. Be aware that the truck behaves

differently without a load than with a load.

12. Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right of way to pedestrians.

13. Do not ride on this equipment.

14. Do not carry passengers or lift personnel.

15. Before you leave the truck, fully lower lifting mechanism.

2.0 EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage or injury to persons or property which has

occurred as a result of defects or faults in the hand pallet trucks delivered or due to incorrect

use. The manufacturer also assumes no liability for lost profits, operating down times, or

similar indirect losses which the buyer has incurred. Damage to third parties, irrespective of its

nature, is not subject to compensation.

The operating instructions are not subject to notification of amendment. The descriptions and

illustrations included in our operating instructions and replacement parts list are not binding.

In the interests of further development, we reserve the right to make any changes at any time

to the modules, components and accessories which we deem to be expedient, or for technical

reasons, while retaining the essential features of the models described here.

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4.0 WARRANTY

To validate warranty on recently purchased equipment, please complete and

submit your information with our online Warranty Registration at

www.bluegiant.com.

For more information about Blue Giant Warranty Support, please contact your local Blue Giant

Equipment dealer, representative or authorized partner near you. You may also visit

www.bluegiant.com or phone 1.905.457.3900.

* Note that failure to validate warranty at the time of receipt can seriously affect the outcome

of any claim.

3.0 OWNER’S PURCHASE RECORD

OWNER’S PURCHASE RECORD

Please record information for future inquiries and to validate warranty.

Dealer: Date in Service:

Number of Units:

Owner’s Name: Order Number:

Serial Number: Year of Construction:

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5.0 CHECK SHIPMENT BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND/OR USE

The hand pallet truck is to be carefully checked at the manufacturer’s plant before shipment.

In order to ensure that no damage has occurred during transport, the hand pallet truck should

be checked upon receipt for transport damage and to ensure correct operation. Damage due

to transport is to be listed on the signed copy on the freight document. The freight forwarder

must be notified of any damage within 48 hours. Damaged hand pallet trucks must not be

put into use.

5.1 LOADING SPECIFICATION

The hand pallet truck is designed for the horizontal transportation of loads on a level, fixed

base. The load must be evenly distributed on pallets or similar receptacles. The ideal loading

mode is that the gravity center of heavy goods is at the central position of the fork. The

maximum load-carrying capacity is shown on the appropriate designation plate and on the load

sticker on the hand pallet truck. When there exists deflective load, the rated carrying capacity

shall be reduced. If the load on the forks is one sided, there is a risk of the forks bending or the

load slipping off. Supporting or shifting the load with the fork tips is to be avoided in all

cases as this results in damage to the appliance. In order to preserve the wheels and chassis

the hand pallet truck must not be driven over very uneven ground.

5.2 MAXIMUM INCLINES OR DECLINE GRADES

The hand pallet truck is equipped with a permanently set pressure-limiting valve which permits

a maximum load of 5 % of the nominal load. The screw plug on the pressure control valve

is secured so as to avoid inappropriate manipulation from the operating personnel. In order

to avoid damage to the goods being transported and the means of transport, the load must

be supported evenly. If the load is unevenly distributed the pressure limiting valve will not

function. When driving on down-grades the load is to be secured to prevent it from slipping

or sliding off the hand pallet truck, (e.g. additional operating personnel). In addition to this,

only hand pallet trucks with a service and parking brake are to be used on down-grades up to

approx 6 %. Journeys on inclines or down-grades of more than 6 % are always to be avoided.

Safe transport cannot be guaranteed when the center of gravity of the load has altered.

5.3 SAFETY WITH TALL LOADS

Transporting with tall loads, (e.g. machines) changes the center of gravity of the load so

unfavorably that the complete hand pallet truck including the load, goes out of control and may

overturn on a curve. Loading, (e.g. onto a truck or mobile loading ramps) should be regarded

in particular as likely occasions for accidents. During such activities the hand pallet truck is

to be secured with particular care. Conveying persons or using the hand pallet truck as a form

of roller skate is not permissible. Foodstuffs are only to be transported in packed form. Direct

contact with the hand pallet truck is to be avoided. The accident prevention regulations for

industrial trucks and the safety regulations and accident prevention regulations applicable to

the user are also to be complied with.

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6.0 EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS

The following data must always be specified to ensure correct processing of your spare parts

order:

A) Truck type (capacity)

B) Serial number of the truck

C) Complete Part Number

ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS:

Handle and Pump Assembly

Frame Assembly

WEIGHT:

160 lbs (72.575 kg)

CAPACITY:

5,500 lbs (2,300 kg)

FORK LENGTH:

48" (1,220 mm)

Please fill in Owner’s Purchase Record (Section 3.0) with the following details:

- Serial Number(s)

- Dealer Name

- Date in-Service

- Owner’s Name

- Order Number

- Year of Construction

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7.0 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Individual trucks are assembled and ready to use. Pallet trucks purchased in crate quantities (6

units to a crate) require some assembly. Tools Needed for Assembly: 5 mm / 8 mm Allen Key

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7.1 BEFORE USE

1. After finishing the assembly of the pallet truck, try to shake it and operate the unit in

different positions using the hand lever, to see whether the lifting, neutral position and

lowering the pallet truck operates properly.

2. The outer hexagonal nut (No. 10) at bolt location (No. 9) is used for locking, and must

be loosened before any adjustment and must be tightened after adjustment. If the pallet

truck is raised and the pallet truck immediately descends, turn screw bolt (No. 9) anti-

clockwise a little at a time and test the pallet truck until normal lifting has occurred. If the

pallet truck cannot be lowered after lifting, turn screw bolt (No. 9) clockwise a little at a

time and test the pallet truck until normal lowering has occurred. After adjustments lock

outer hexagonal nut (No. 10) at bolt location (No. 9) back into place.

1. Remove screw (No. 1), before pulling

axle pin (No. 2)

2. Insert handle (No. 3) at position (No.

A) and connect handle (No. 3) to

pump body

(No. 4) insert axle pin (No. 2) then use

Allen Key to fasten screw (No. 1) to

attach axle pin (No. 2)

3. Put screw and nut at the end of roller

chain (No. 5) into the slot of lever pad

(No. 6)

4. Pull the handle to horizontal position,

pull out pin (No. 7) and keep it stored for

future handle replacement

5. The assembly is complete

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8.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES ON USE

There is a hand lever on the drawbar for raising and lowering the hand pallet truck. This can be

moved into three positions:

To pull the hand pallet truck, always move the hand lever into the drive position. This makes

the drawbar easier to move and depressurizes the pump section of the hydraulics. This

preserves the hydraulic seals and the valve components. A longer service life can be expected.

The hand pallet truck is largely maintenance-free. Only the oil level has to be checked and

topped up if necessary. All bearings and shafts are provided with long-life grease at the

factory.

All lubrication points marked ( ) in the “chassis” replacement parts list are to be provided

with long-life grease at monthly intervals or after each time the truck is cleaned thoroughly.

NOTE: When the hand pallet truck is used under extreme conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold,

very dusty conditions etc.), the stipulated intervals are to be appropriately reduced.

LIFT

Lever down

NEUTRAL

DRIVE POSITION

Lever in neutral position

when moving load

(center position)

LOWER

Lever up, truck will lower at

selected rate of speed

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9.0 SERVICE CHECKLIST

OPERATION

• With control lever in lift position, pump the handle a few

strokes to lift load

• Move control lever to neutral position to free handle of all

pumping force

• To lower load, pull the lever until the load starts lowering or the

selected lowering speed has been reached

CHECKING OIL

LEVEL

• With the truck in the lowered position on a level surface,

remove filter screw, oil should be level with filler screw hole, if

not add the proper oil. Check filler screw seal before replacing

RECOMMENDED

HYDRAULIC OIL

• The hydraulic oil required for the hydraulic pump is roughly

0.5 pints (250 ml). The ISO oil quality standard is used.

When the ambient temperature is -5˚ to 40˚C, #32 oil is

used; and when the ambient temperature is -35˚ to -5˚C,

the low temperature hydraulic oil is to be used

MAINTENANCE

• Conduct routine inspection everyday to eliminate future

problems from occurring

• Do not use pallet trucks that are not working properly

• Add motor oil to each rotating joint once every three months

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10.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

CONDITION CAUSE ACTION

Insufficient lifting

AShortage of oil AAdd appropriate filtered working oil

BAir in pump BSet operation lever to lowering

position and pump handle repeatedly

Pallet truck does not

completely lower

AToo much hydraulic

oil has been added APump off appropriate amount of

hydraulic oil

Rotating part is

distorted and gets

stuck

BReplace parts

Pallet truck does not lower

after lifting

AThe lowering device

is abnormal ARe-adjust the lowering device

See Before Use (Section 7.1)

Components are

distorted and

damaged

BReplace required parts

Hydraulic oil leaks

AThe seal is

damaged AReplace the seal

There is a slight

breakage or

abrasion on the

surface of the

individual parts

BReplace the damaged parts

CLoose joint CTighten the loose joint

Pallet truck does not lift

Viscosity of

hydraulic oil is too

high or hydraulic oil

level is too low

AReplace the hydraulic oil

BHydraulic oil is dirty BReplace the hydraulic oil

CThe lowering device

is abnormal CRe-adjust the lowering device.

See Before Use (Section 7.1)

Pallet truck lifts then

immediately descends

when handle is pumped

The handle has large

resistance or the pallet

truck automatically

descends after lifting

AThe valve is stuck A

Open the valve, take it out and clean

the valve and parts

Re-install the valve and parts to their

original position

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