Vestil VHPS-2000-AA Installation and operating instructions

OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL
MANUAL HAND PUMP STACKER
MODEL: VHPS-2000-AA & VHPS-2000-FF
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General
Read and follow the instructions contained in
this operating manual without fail!
Only trained, well-informed personnel, who have been instructed in accordance with this
operation manual, may use or work on the machine.
Liability or guarantee is waived if:
zThe instructions in this operating manual are not observed.
zThe high-lift stacking truck is operated, cleaned or maintained incorrectly.
zAlterations to the functions are carried out without the consent of manufacturer.
zOriginal spare parts are not used.
Declaration:
I have read this manual and, in particular, have taken note of the caution.
Name Date Signature

SPECIFICATION
ModelNumberVHPSͲ2000ͲAAVHPSͲ2000ͲFF
Capacity2,000lbs2,000lbs
RaisedHeight62”62”
LoweredHeight1д”3¾”
ForkDimensions(LxWxH)42x5.9x2д”42x5.9x2д”
OverallFokrWidth27”27”
GroundClearance1”1”
OverallMastHeight78”78”
LoadingCenter21”21”
WheelBase41Ͳ5/16”41Ͳ5/16”
TurningRadius45Ͳ11/16”45Ͳ11/16”
SteeringWheelØ7x2”Ø7x2”
FrontLoadRollerØ4x2.91”Ø4x2.91”
OverallSize(LxWxH)61¼x46x78”61¼x27x78”
LiftSpeed(#of
pumps)
Loaded8787
Unloaded8585
DownSpeedLoaded15secs15secs
Unloaded11secs11secs
AisleWidth32”32”
NetWeight818748
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General ………………………………………………………………………………… 2
EC Declaration of Conformity …………………………………………………… 3
Specification ………………………………………………………………………… 4
Contents ………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Safety Notes ……………………………………………………………………………
Safety instructions …………………………………………………………………
Symbols and pictograms used ……………………………………………………
Routines, personnel, skills …………………………………………………………
General principles …………………………………………………………………
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Product description …………………………………………………………………
Designated use ………………………………………………………………………
Signs on the truck ……………………………………………………………………
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Taking into operation/ Trouble shooting …………………………………… 13
Operating ………………………………………………………………………………
Taking up the load…………………………………………………………………
Driving on sloping surfaces………………………………………………………
Parking brake ……………………………………………………………………
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Maintenance and repair …………………………………………………………
Maintenance—daily/monthly/ 6 monthly………………………………………
Maintenance and care of the load chains ……………………………………
Chain inspections …………………………………………………………………
Temporary lay-up …………………………………………………………………
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Raisin
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Safety notes
Safety instructions
This chapter informs the user about residual dangers relating to the correct use of the
products. It contains generally valid safety instructions which must be observed.
Safety instructions relating to specific actions or situations are listed prior to the respective
action and/or description of the situation in the chapter.
Principles
This product complies with state-of-the –art technical standards and recognized safety
regulations, but there are still dangers which may occur which must be considered.
Only operate the product in a perfect condition and observing the information contained in
the operating manual.
The operator is responsible for integrating the product with as little risk as possible into his
working environment. This obligation continues through every phase of the products
lifespan, beginning at the planning stage. Residual dangers are to be minimized.
Only trained, competent personnel who have been instructed using the operating manual
and the product are permitted to work with the truck.
The operating manual must be understood (responsibility, checking)
Liability or guarantee is waived if:
zThe instructions in this operating manual are not observed.
zThe high-lift stacking truck is operated, cleaned or maintained incorrectly.
zAlterations to the functions are carried out without the consent of manufacturer.
zOriginal spare parts are not used.
The operating manual should be supplemented with instructions derived from valid
national regulations governing accident prevention and the protection of the environment.
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Safety notes
Symbols and pictograms used
In addition to the text and illustrations, this operating manual contains various symbols
which should draw attention to the safety requirements.
They generally have the following appearance:
Signal wording Explanation
DANGER Warning of an imminent danger!
Non-observance cause death or serious injury
WARNING Warning of a possibly incoming dangerous situation.
Non-observance may cause death or serious injury.
CAUTION Warning of a possibly incoming dangerous situation.
May also be used for warnings of major damage to property.
Other definitions:
DIRECTION Marks recommendations for use and other useful information.
Does not warn of dangerous situations.
IMPORTANT Warns of a harmful situation.
Non-observance may cause damage to material.
Used symbols and pictograms
Possible danger to
file and limb or
machine!
Do not step onto when
load is raised!
Danger of crushing! It is forbidden to ride
on the truck!
Do not reach into
running motor! Suspension points for
transport of truck!
Wear safety shoes Important
Wear helmet Suspended load
warning!

Safety notes
Routines, personnel, skills
What must be done? Who is responsible?
- Initial operation
- Selection and instruction of personnel
- Allocation of authorizations
- Instructing and controlling
- Analysis of dangers when in operation
- Appointing of working areas
- Appointment and release of driving areas
- Sign-posting dangerous points on driving area
with the typical road signs and any additional
signs if necessary
- Evaluation of erroneous actions
- Evaluation of arising faults
- Reporting faults which have arisen
- Reporting faults and defects of product and/or
the instruction manual to the manufacturer
- Enforcement of the availability
- Head of this responsibility area
- Operating and installation of the lifting trucks
- Registering and reporting faults
- Initiating maintenance and repair
- Cleaning and care
- Securing the machine against unauthorized
use(removing the key)
- Operator (skilled employee)
- Operating the lift trucks
- Reporting faults
- Initiating maintenance and repairs
- Cleaning and care
- Securing the machine against unauthorized
use(remove the key)
- Operator (trained employee)
- Mechanical work - Mechanic (skilled employee)
- Electrical work - Electrician (skilled employee)
- Battery maintenance - Skilled employee
- Annual inspection of the lifting truck - Service staff (expert)
- Transport - Appropriate expert
- Maintenance
- Repairs - Qualified, trained specialist personnel

Safety notes
General principles:
It is not permitted:
–To stand under the raised IRUNV- whether the truck is loaded or
unloaded.
–To stand on the IRUNVand to use the lifting truck as a lifting platform.
It is forbidden:
–To climb or reach Rnto any moving parts of the lifting truck- e.g the lifting frame, thrust units,
lifting mechanisms, ancillary equipment etc.
–Short-circuiting or removing protective and safety devices.
–Function modifications or alterations are made without the producer’s approval.
Product specific dangers
Which may arise when the hydraulic lifting machine is used improperly.
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Product description
Designated use
The stacker is designated for the lifting, lowering and transportation of loads
according to the specifications of the identification plate.
The stacker is to be used on level surfaces.
¾To move the stacker between buildings, warehouses etc
The gradient of the slope must not be more than 10%
The stacker must be free from load.
The road surfacing must be solid and have a good grip.
Travel routes must offer sufficient load-bearing capacity for the loaded truck.
It is not permitted to use the stacker in areas where there is an explosive atmosphere!
The stacker is not suitable for continuous use in cool-houses!
Ambient conditions
Temperature From
To
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Degree of humidity 70 %
Permitted floor
incline
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yUnloaded ¹ Max. 0.5
Max. 2.0 %
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Dimensions and weights
Mass (dead weight) m OEV
1) When WUDYHOOLQJ between different buildings, etc.
WARNING!
The user is responsible for determining the actual load bearing capacity of a high-lift
stacking truck. This can depend on the user, the condition of both the floor and the high-lift
stacking truck and the regularity of the maintenance intervals.

Operation
5DLVLQJ the load
CAUTION!
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Before OLIWLQJWKH load to be transported, ensure
that the load does not exceed the OLIWLQJ capacity of
the truck.
The nominal OLIWLQJ capacity and lifting heights
can be viewed in the load FKDUWRQVLGHRIWKH
FDKQQHO.
Ensure that the load LVOLIWHG up in a compact and
stable manner. Slipping or falling of the load
must be avoided.
The load must not project into the lifting frame.
/RDGPXVWEHHYHQO\GLVWULEXWHGZKHQOLIWLQJWKH
IRUNV.
The load must not KDQJ more than over the
end of the lifting forks.
0RYLQJ the load
CAUTION!
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Raise the load only slightly to transport
For safety reasons (view) transport only in a
forward direction
Only when UDLVLQJ or setting down the load
PRYHPHQWRIWKHVWDFNHUVKRXOGEHDYRLGHG
0DNHVXUHWRUDLVHor set down loads on level
surfaces
:LWKQRORDG,move the truck with lowered forks
:KHQVWDFNHUQRWLQXVH
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Park the VWDFNHU on level surfaces and not in the way of any otherREMHFWV
Lower the IRUNVcompletely
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