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Instruction handbook

GB EPL/EPM/EPH

Pub no.: OM20GBOR1AQ0


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION .................................................... 1 Other options, operator environment ............. 15


Instruction Handbook......................................... 1 Settings .................................................. 17
Help functions for the operator ..................... 20
2 TRUCK MODIFICATION .......................................... 2
Speed restriction based on the steering angle,
Truck modification ............................................. 2 S3-1............................................................. 21
3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ..................... 3 S3-2 (option EPL) ........................................... 21
We respect the environment................................ 3 S3-2 (EPM and EPH)....................................... 22
4 THE SUPERVISOR................................................. 4 Options......................................................... 22
Foreman’s responsibility..................................... 4 Additional equipment ................................. 22

5 TRUCK OPERATOR ............................................... 6 8 BATTERY ........................................................... 25


Authorization to operate a truck............................ 6 Specifications EP............................................ 25
Operator requirements ....................................... 6 Battery charging ............................................. 25
Inspection of the truck ........................................ 6 Maintaining and changing the battery .................. 28
Battery servicing ............................................. 31
6 MACHINE PLATES................................................. 7
Explanation of machine plates ............................. 7 9 TRUCK COMPUTER............................................. 32
European machine plates ............................. 7 Introduction ................................................... 32
Location of machine plates.................................. 8 General ........................................................ 32
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK................................ 9 Symbols and characters on the display ................ 32
Picking truck EPL.............................................. 9 Display of battery status ................................... 33
EPM and EPH picking trucks ............................. 10 Error messages .............................................. 33
Operator environment ...................................... 11 Change language ........................................... 33
Controls .................................................. 11 Impact sensor (option) ..................................... 34
Dual controls (option)................................. 14
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Damage log (option) ........................................ 34 Responsibility for others ................................... 64


Efficiency log (option) ...................................... 36 Maximal load ................................................. 64
Warnings ...................................................... 37 Picking up a load ............................................ 64
Step warning (option)....................................... 44 12 GENERAL ITEMS DURING STACKING AND
Information messages...................................... 45 PICKING UP........................................................ 65
Menus .......................................................... 48 Picking ......................................................... 65
Navigation in menus ........................................ 49 13 MAINTENANCE OF THE TRUCK ............................ 66
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 50 Daily inspection (before each shift) ..................... 66
Starting the truck ............................................ 50 Daily inspection (after each shift)........................ 66
Driving instructions.......................................... 50 Weekly inspection ........................................... 67
Switching off the truck ...................................... 52 Preventive maintenance ................................... 69
Standby mode................................................ 52 14 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .......................... 70
Lift and driving stop (option) .............................. 52 Service technician........................................... 70
Limited steering (EPM and EPH) ........................ 53 Safety instructions for maintenance .................... 70
Working at height ...................................... 70
End of Aisle (option) ........................................ 54 Precautionary measures during
Wire guidance (option) ..................................... 55 repairs.................................................... 70
Rail guidance (option) ...................................... 60 Maintenance intervals ...................................... 70
Time logoff (option) ......................................... 63 Recommended replacements ...................... 70
Servicing, type and frequency...................... 71
11 GENERAL LOADING AND UNLOADING Lubrication chart ....................................... 75
INFORMATION .................................................... 64 Symbol key lubrication chart........................ 79
Responsibility for the load ................................. 64 Fuses ..................................................... 79
Moving the forks ............................................. 64 Maintenance instructions .................................. 80
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Genuine replacement parts ......................... 80 Pinch risk .............................................. 101


Basic troubleshooting ................................ 80 Passengers ........................................... 101
Dismantling and assembling the Clearance height .................................... 101
panels .................................................... 82 The truck in an industrial lift ....................... 101
Dismantling and assembling wheels.............. 84 Floor load.............................................. 101
Adjustment of stabilising lugs (EPH).............. 85 Signalling .............................................. 101
Reduced vision....................................... 101
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND
Transports............................................. 102
STORAGE .......................................................... 86
Speed .................................................. 102
Assembling and putting into service .................... 86 Speed limits........................................... 102
Subsequent mounting of radio equipment ............ 86 Driving space ......................................... 106
Risk zones ............................................ 106
Mast erection (EPM and EPH) ........................... 86 Overturning ........................................... 106
Mast lowering (EPM and EPH)........................... 90 Direction of travel when driving on
Delivery mode (EPM and EPH) .......................... 94 slopes .................................................. 106
Awareness! ........................................... 106
Temporarily taking the truck out of service ............ 98
Storage .................................................. 98 Safety regulations concerning picking
Actions before storage ............................... 98 trucks ......................................................... 107
Actions during storage ............................... 98 Entering and exiting the platform ................ 107
Putting back into service after storage ........... 98 Descent using a lifeline (Option, EPM and
EPH) .................................................... 107
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS..................................... 100 Work surface ..........................................110
The authority and obligations of the truck Emergency lowering of the operator
operator...................................................... 100 platform (EPM and EPH) ...........................110
Towing................................................... 111
Getting in and out.......................................... 100
People on the operator's platform ................ 111
Driving the truck ........................................... 100 Storage of extra materials in the operator's
Driving in public areas.............................. 100 platform ................................................. 111
Distance between vehicles........................ 101 Drive with raised platform .......................... 111
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Increased driving speed 12 km/h Safety and warning signs................................ 121


(option) ..................................................112 General ................................................ 121
Safety gates ...........................................112 Explanation of symbols ............................ 121
Chain slack switch ...................................112 Locations of safety and warning
Securing for transport (EPL) .............................112 signs .................................................... 122
Securing for transport (EPM and EPH) ...............113 17 DIMENSIONS .................................................... 124
Normal operating conditions.............................116 Dimensions EPL ........................................... 124
Work in hazardous environments ......................116 Dimensions EPM .......................................... 125
Parking ........................................................116 Dimensions EPH .......................................... 126
When lifting the truck ......................................116 18 WEIGHT ........................................................... 127
General .................................................116 Weight........................................................ 127
When lifting the truck ................................117
Taking the truck out of service...........................119
Hanging load ............................................... 120
Installing the fire extinguisher .......................... 120
In the event of accidents ................................. 120
Noise/Sound levels ....................................... 120
Vibrations.................................................... 120
Overhead guard ........................................... 120
Climatic conditions ........................................ 120
Protective shoes ........................................... 120
Lighting ...................................................... 121
Additional units/Trailers .................................. 121
1 INTRODUCTION 1

Introduction Genuine Parts


The reliability that we prom ise is contingent upon using our
Instruction Handbook original spare parts. Only our genuine replacem ent parts
This Instruction Handbook contains information that you, as user guarantee correct operation, long life and the right to a warranty.
of the truck, must be aware of in order to avoid/minimise the risk Our truck driving courses
of injury/damage to yourself or the truck. You are also responsible
to the company management, other people and objects in your The im portance of goods handling to com panies and society in
environment. You should therefore carefully read all the way general increases every year. At the same time, trucks are being
through this handbook before starting the truck for the first time. equipped with ever m ore advanced technical solutions. It is
therefore important that the operator, who has a key role to play in
The Instruction manual describes a truck with standard equipment, goods handling, is given the correct conditions to operate as
customer modifications may have been fitted. safely and efficiently as possible. Statistics show that the number
It is not obvious that the options that are described in the of incidents decreases significantly when a truck operator has
Instruction Handbook are suitable for all truck models. Contact been properly trained. To receive inform ation on current training
your truck supplier for information. offers, please contact your local authorised representative,
preferably, or, if necessary, another authorised dealer.
Our products are constantly being developed and renewed, we
therefore reserve the right to make alterations without prior notice. Declaration of conformity

We have manufactured trucks since 1958. Quality, operational MITSUBISHI LOGISNEXT EUROPE AB, SE-435 82 Mölnlycke,
safety and innovation have given us a prominent role as a truck Sweden, declares under its sole responsibility that the supplied
supplier across the globe. products are in com pliance with the relevant safety
requirem ents of Directives 2006/42/EC and 2014/30/EU. The
Thank you for choosing us as your truck supplier. risk analysis is based on ISO 3691. The Declaration of
conformity certificate accompanies every machine. This should
Service
always be kept with the truck.
As the owner of one of our products, you are also welcome to
contact our service department.
We offer support and advice for any problems that may arise and
assistance with servicing and ordering of replacement parts.
Refer to the nearest authorised sales agent or service workshop
for assistance.
2 TRUCK MODIFICATION 2

Truck modification • approves and makes appropriate changes to the capacity plate
(s), decals, tags and Instruction Handbook.
Truck modification • affixes a permanent and readily visible label to the truck stating
the manner in which the truck has been modified or altered,
NOTE together with the date of the modification or alteration, and the
Unauthorized truck modification is not permitted. name and address of the organization which performed the task.
• See also Subsequent mounting of radio equipment page 86.
No modifications or changes to powered industrial trucks that can
affect areas such as capacity, stability or safety requirements for
the truck may be made without advance written authorisation from
the manufacturer, its authorised representatives or a successor to
these. Contact your local authorised dealer before any
modification or change is made to your industrial truck that may
affect, for example, braking, steering, visibility and connection of
separate load aggregates. Once permission has been granted by
the manufacturer, authorised representative thereof or successor
to these, the plate indicating the truck's capacity, decals, labels
and operating and instruction handbooks must also be changed
accordingly.
Only in the event that the manufacturer is no longer in business
and there is no successor to the company's stakeholders may the
user implement a modification or alteration to a powered industrial
truck. This applies on condition that the user:
• arranges for the modification or alteration to be designed, tested
and implemented by one or more engineers who are experts in
industrial trucks and their safety.
• maintains a permanent record of the design, test (s) and
implementation of the modification or alteration.
3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS 3

Environmental considerations
We respect the environment
The majority of our products consist of steel, and can be
completely recycled.
Environmental impact
All products have an impact on the environment throughout their
entire life cycle.
We strive to minimise total energy consumption during production
and recycling. This is done throughout the process, e. g. through
design and choice of components.
Waste
Waste material in conjunction with repairs, maintenance, cleaning,
or scrapping, must be collected and disposed of in an
environment-friendly way and in accordance with local directives.
Such work should only be carried out in areas intended for this
purpose.
Recyclable material should be taken care of by specialised
authorities.
Environmentally hazardous waste, such as oil filters, hydraulic oil,
batteries and electronic equipment, can, if handled incorrectly,
have a negative effect on the environment and human health.
4 THE SUPERVISOR 4

The supervisor Conditions of use


The truck may be driven under the following conditions:
Foreman’s responsibility
• indoors
1. It is the responsibility of the supervisor, on behalf of the
company management, to ensure that the truck is driven and • on a flat, hard and smooth surface
used correctly.
For operation in rail-guided or wire-guided aisles: The flooring
2. The supervisor is responsible for compliance with the requirements laid down by EN 15620 must be complied with.
requirements placed on the operator, refer to Operator On the floor surface in an aisle, for an area measuring 1.3 m x
requirements page 6. 1.3 m, the difference in height between two measured points
may deviate by:
3. It is the duty of the supervisor to instruct and to ensure that
operator instructions are followed. less than 8 m stacking height: 3.2 mm
4. The supervisor must supply, and the truck operator must sign more than 8 m stacking height: 2.6 mm
for, the following relevant instruction handbooks.
• with the maximum floor loading checked and not exceeded
The supervisor must also read and be familiar with the
• normal operating temperature, see section Climatic conditions
appropriate instruction handbooks.
page 120.
The fork lift truck must be insured with at least third party
• good visibility, adequate lighting and approved routes.
insurance if this is a national authority requirement.
• when operating in rail-guided or wire-guided aisles, the distance
Maintenance personnel
between the truck's lifting parts/load and the placement position
or correctly placed goods in this position must be at least 90 mm
NOTE on each side.
The daily maintenance and certain service is to be • If the truck has fixed forks and the additional option ”Increased
carried out by the operator after he/she has received driving speed 12 km/h”, the following applies: May only be
sufficient training in the construction and maintenance used with pallets which are released from the forks in the
of the truck. Continuous regular servicing should be lowest position. Loads that are not released can disrupt the
performed by an authorized servicing organization. To weight indication system and therefore require special
ensure efficient and satisfactory servicing of the truck, solutions on the truck.
please contact an authorized dealer who can offer a
service agreement for continuous maintenance.
4 THE SUPERVISOR 5

WARNING
Do not drive the truck over wet or dusty floors. Unclean
floors covered with screws, nuts, bits of packaging etc.
constitute a risk area.

WARNING
A truck operating in an area where there is a risk of fire,
explosion, or in any other high risk area, must be
specially equipped for the purpose. Trucks are not
normally equipped for these situations.
5 TRUCK OPERATOR 6

Truck Operator • North America: Users shall follow the requirements of the
applicable part of ANSI/ITSDF B56.
Authorization to operate a truck
The employer must ensure that the employee has the required Inspection of the truck
training and knows what must be observed in order to avoid risks
while working. The employer must take into consideration an • The operator of the truck is responsible to the supervisor, for
employee's suitability for the work in question. It is therefore ensuring that the truck is kept in good working order.
necessary that a person engaged as an operator completes the
appropriate truck driver training, both theoretical and practical, • Daily maintenance shall be carried out carefully before the start
that corresponds to the work assignments the operator is of each shift. See section 13 Maintenance of the truck page 66.
expected to undertake after training. Further training may be • Any faults must be reported to the supervisor immediately.
required in the event of major changes in work assignments. The
employer should give the employee written authorization to • The truck must be kept clean and maintained so that it is always
operate the truck - as well as a written outline of the extent of his/ in good working order. It must be checked at regular intervals in
her duties. accordance with the service instructions.
• Check that no safety equipment has been modified or put out of
service.
Operator requirements
For optimum performance and so as not to invalidate the warranty,
The truck operator shall have the mental and physical capacity use only genuine replacement parts!
required for the job. The operator shall also be aware of
everything that is relevant to the handling and manoeuvring of the
truck, traffic regulations and any other relevant instructions. The
operator shall have the permission of the supervisor to drive the
type of truck in question and be specially trained for the work and
the traffic conditions involved.
The responsibilities of the operator in specific markets
The following apply in respect of the operator's responsibilities
concerning the use of fork lift trucks:
• Australia: Users shall follow the requirements of AS 2359.2.
6 MACHINE PLATES 7

Machine plates sno


att
Explanation of machine plates
1 Q

European machine plates


2 D H 3
The Machine plate contains important information. Read it
carefully! The permitted load shall not be exceeded. The stated H (mm) D (mm) Q (kg)
h1 d1 q1
load limit assumes that the load is evenly distributed over the forks. h2 d2 q2
h3 d3 q3
h4 d4 q4
h5 d5 q5
h6 d6 q6
1 Model brandmodel

2 Type model

3 Serial no. sno

4 Year of manufacturing year


Fig. 2. Load limit plate
5 Weight without battery wwob

6 Battery weight min. bwmin


1 Actual capacity, Q 3 Lift height for fork lift, H
7 Battery weight max. bwmax 2 Load centre distance, D
8 Battery voltage bv

9 Reference number ref

Fig. 1. Machine plates


WARNING
The instructions on the load limit plates must be
1 Model designation 6 Minimum battery weight respected for the truck to meet stability requirements.
2 Type designation 7 Maximum battery weight
3 Type Serial No./Version (S= 8 Battery voltage
Special version)
4 Year of manufacture 9 Reference number (year and
month of manufacture)
5 Weight without battery
6 MACHINE PLATES 8

Location of machine plates

A
B
C

Fig. 3. Sign, adjustable stabilising lug (EPH)

1 Permitted distance between


stabilising lug and floor, mL

WARNING
The measurement mL on figure 3. Sign, adjustable Fig. 4. Machine plates
stabilising lug (EPH) page 8 gives the conditions
A Sign, adjustable stabilising lug C Load limit plate
needed for the data on the EPH's load limit plate to (EPH only)
agree. B Machine plate

The machine plates are located on the operator's platform on the


post against the mast.
The plates must be undamaged and legible. Contact your service
organisation otherwise to have them replaced. The plates may not
be covered or made illegible.
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 9

Description of the truck backwards if any gate is open and the platform is more than 1,200
mm above the floor. On the operator's platform, the forks are
Picking truck EPL normally mounted on an extra mast (initial lift) that provides an
ergonomically correct working height for putting the picked items
onto the load bearer. The truck is used for picking from pallet
racking and shelf compartments in aisles of normal width.

WARNING
This truck model does not support the use of pallets as
a walking surface. Such use requires special
equipment that locks the pallet's position.

EPL is a picking truck for order picking at various heights. When


items are to be picked from high heights, the height-adjustable
platform is used. For safety reasons, it is not possible to
manoeuvre the platform or forks or to drive the truck forwards/
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 10

EPM and EPH picking trucks normally mounted on an extra mast (initial lift) that provides an
ergonomically correct working height for putting the picked items
onto the picking pallet. The truck is used for picking from pallet
racking and shelf compartments in both aisles of normal width and
wire and rail-guided narrow aisles.

WARNING
These truck models do not support the use of pallets
as an operating surface. Such use requires special
equipment that locks the pallet's position.

EPM and EPH are picking trucks for picking orders from various
heights. When items are to be picked from high heights, the
height-adjustable platform is used. For safety reasons, it is not
possible to operate the platform nor forks, nor to drive the truck
forward/back if any gate is open and the platform is more than
1200 mm above the floor. On the operator's platform, the forks are
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 11

Operator environment For options, see chapter Additional equipment page 22.

Controls For the adjustment of operation controls (pos. F and G), see
chapter Settings page 17.

N O A B C D

M
D
E
E F
F
L F
K G
J

I G F H
Fig. 5. Controls
B
A Truck computer I Two-hand control (available
with rail guidance, wire
guidance and end of aisle
system) A
B Key switch (option) J Mini-wheel (option)
C Emergency stop K Steering wheel C
D Accelerator/direction control L Switch, comfort fan (option)
switch
E Brake button M Switch, racking lighting (option)
F Rotation of operation controls N Switch, lighting in operator's
platform (option) A Side protective gate (option) D Horn
G Height adjustment of operation O 12 V outlet (option) B Raise/lower forks E Raise/lower platform
controls C Operator presence sensor F Raise/lower forks (option)
H Icon panel with keypad
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 12

"Walk beside” control (option)


C C
On trucks equipped with side control, the operator can drive the B
truck forwards/backwards and raise/lower the forks from the side.
“Walk beside” - side controls (pos. A figure 6. "Walk beside" -
controls page 12) are only activated when the operator is not
standing inside of the chassis. When the "Walk beside" control on A
the side is activated, the steering wheel is first set straight before
the truck begins moving.

Fig. 6. "Walk beside" - controls

A "Walk beside" - controls C Emergency stop


B Raise/lower forks

The following functional limitations exist when driving from outside


the truck (when the operator is not standing on the platform):
1. Driving speed is limited to crawl.
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 13

2. Fork lowering stop to prevent the operator from being injured


by a lowered load. 1 16

Icon panel with keypad 15

The icon panel is located to the right of the steering wheel. This 14
provides feedback to the operator in the form of information and 2
13
warning messages. The icon panel is standard equipment for 12
EPM and EPH, but optional for EPL. Figure 7. Icon panel with 11
keypad page 13 describes which functions are supplied and 10
which are an option. For options, see chapter Additional 3
9
equipment page 22.
8
7
4 6

5
Fig. 7. Icon panel with keypad

1 Change set-up of active 9 Lift stop (option)


controls (option)
2 Not used 10 Gates not closed
3 Lift stop with restart (option) 11 Not used
4 Wire/rail guidance (option), 12 Presence sensor floor, not
activation of straight steering activated.
5 Wire/rail guidance (option), 13 Parking brake activated
active straight steering
6 Driving stop (option) 14 Time for service
7 Rail guidance (option), truck in 15 Warning = Check information in
rail display
8 Two-hand control (available 16 Steering wheel indicator
with guided aisle), not activated
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 14

Dual controls (option) and the operator chooses which is to be active. This is selected by
pressing down on the icon panel on the control which is to be
active. See figure 9. Select driving control page 14.

Fig. 9. Select driving control

Fig. 8. Dual controls


Only one set of driving controls can be active at a time. The light
A Driving controls, mast side B Driving controls, fork side emitting diode on the activation button lights up on the side
where the driving controls are active.
To choose which driving controls are to be active, the truck must
The EPM and EPH models are fitted as standard with driving be in operative mode, at standstill and no hydraulic function may
controls either on the mast or the fork side. With the "Dual be active, i.e. all driving controls must be in the neutral position. It
controls" option the truck is fitted with two sets of driving controls
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 15

is not possible to switch back from a previously selected set of Option in overhead guard
driving controls within 1 s.
When you log in to the truck, the driving controls on the mast side
are always active, but after a pause without logging out (stand-by F
mode), the last selected driving controls will be active. A
F
B
Other options, operator environment
This section shows all of the options in the operator environment,
with the exception of controls. Controls are shown in Controls
page 11.

A E
D
B
C

Fig. 10. Option in the overhead guard

A Racking lighting D Comfort fan


B Speakers E Radio
C Rear-view mirror F Lighting on operator’s platform
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 16

Option in operator's platform, mast and chassis


B

C
C
B
D
B
F
D E
E D
E

A
Fig. 11. Option in operator's platform, mast and chassis (EPL)

A Initial lift D Equipment bar Fig. 12. Option in operator's platform and chassis (EPM and EPH)
B Foldable driver's seat E Equipment holder A Rubber fender D Foldable driver's seat
C Cross bar F Writing desk B Equipment holder E Driving controls on the fork side
C Writing desk
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 17

NOTE A
Foldable driver's seat (pos D, 12. Option in operator's
platform and chassis (EPM and EPH) page 16) cannot
be combined with controls (pos E) on the same side.
A

For adjustment of foldable driver's seat, see chapter Adjusting the


B
operator's seat page 19.

Fig. 14. Extra storage in platform

A Storage belt B Panel for extra storage space

Settings
General
A
NOTE
It is important to search for personal settings, to
Fig. 13. Fire extinguisher achieve the best driving position.
A Fire extinguisher

Adjusting the driving controls, mast side


The driving controls can be adjusted in two different directions:
rotation and vertically.
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 18

Adjusting the driving controls, fork side


The driving controls can be adjusted in three different directions:
rotation, vertically and sideways

A
A B

B
A

Fig. 15. Adjusting the driving controls, mast side

Rotation
C
Press the adjustment button (pos B), and rotate the driving control
(pos A) to the desired position. Fig. 16. Adjusting the left driving control, fork side
Height adjustment
Loosen the handle (pos C), and adjust the driving control (pos A)
to the desired position. Lock the driving control in position by
turning the handle.
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 19

Sideways adjustment

NOTE
The driving controls can only be adjusted sideways on
A the fork side.

B Loosen the handle (pos C) on the driving control (pos A), move
the control to another track and pull towards the handle.

Adjusting the operator's seat


The operator's seat can be adjusted up and down.

Fig. 17. Adjusting the right driving control, fork side

Rotation
Press the adjustment button (pos B), and rotate the driving control
(pos A) to the desired position.
Height adjustment
Loosen the handle (pos C), and adjust the driving control (pos A)
to the desired position. Lock the driving control in position by
turning the handle.
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 20

• Presence control to make sure that the truck operator is in the


operator platform before hydraulic and driving functions can be
used. The aim is to prevent the truck from moving if the driving
A controls are accidentally activated from outside the operator
platform.
• Additional option: Two-hand control in guided narrow passages
is implemented to ensure that both of the truck operator's arms
are inside of the truck's external contour, before the hydraulic
or operating functions can be used.

B • Automatic stop of hydraulic and driving functions, if the side


protection gates are not lowered and the operator's platform is
raised above 1200 mm. There is even a possibility of changing
the setting in the truck's computer, in a manner which both
gates must be lowered during the usage of hydraulic and drive
functions.
• Automatic stop when a fault occurs in the electrical system.
Fig. 18. Adjusting the operator's seat, fork side
• Reduced speed depending on the steered wheel’s angle.

Pull the lever (pos B) upwards to release the operator's seat (pos • EPM and EPH: Limited steering to +/- 10 degrees if the
A). Adjust the operator's seat to the desired position, and lock it in operator’s platform is raised to or above 4.5 m (EPM) / 5 m
place by releasing the lever. (EPH).
• Option: Audio signal and message in the display if the side
protection gates are opened when the operator's platform is
Help functions for the operator not at its lowest position.
In order to minimise the risk of accidents, the truck may be
equipped with several auxiliary functions:
• Automatic speed reduction when driving with the operator's
platform raised above 1.2 m.
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 21

Speed restriction based on the steering angle, Trucks with fixed forks: The operator's weight is included in the
calculation.
S3-1
Restrictions
Trucks equipped with S3-1 reduce the maximum speed when the
drive wheel’s angle is greater than 10 degrees in any direction. Truck with initial lift: When the forks are in their lowermost or
The speed reduction occurs gradually with a maximum speed of topmost position, the weight cannot be calculated. For safety
10 km/h when the angle is greater than 10 degrees down to about reasons, the maximum speed is 9 km/h when the forks are in the
5 km/h at full steering lock. bottom position. The truck is equipped with a bottom position
sensor, to detect the bottom position. When the forks are in the
top position, the measured weight is greater than the actual
NOTE weight. This may cause the speed to slow to 9 km/h even if the
Making changes to this system is not permitted. load's weight is lower than 700 kg.
Truck with fixed forks: When the operator platform is in its
lowermost or topmost position, the weight cannot be calculated.
For safety reasons, the maximum speed is 9 km/h when the
S3-2 (option EPL) operator platform is in the bottom position. When the operator
S3-2 is an auxiliary system that reduces the speed based on platform is in the top position, the measured weight is greater than
weight. the actual weight. This may cause the speed to slow to 9 km/h
even if the load's weight is lower than 700 kg.
If the weight system is not active or incorrectly calibrated, the
maximum possible speed is 9 km/h.
NOTE
If the system is activated, the highest possible speed is 12 km/h if In this variant, there is no sensor for detecting the
the combined weight of the load on the forks and the operator operator platform's bottom position, as the operator
does not exceed 700 kg. If this weight increases to over 700 kg, platform has to be raised (so the load is not resting on
the highest possible speed will be reduced to 9 km/h. If the weight the floor), in order to drive at high speeds.
then falls to below 600 kg, the maximum possible speed
increases to 12 km/h.
Truck with initial lift: The operator's weight is not included in the
calculation. For safety reasons, 100 kg is therefore added to the
weight on the forks.
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 22

S3-2 (EPM and EPH) Options


S3-2 is an aiding system which adapts the speed according to the Additional equipment
weight of the cargo, and the height of the operator's platform. The Table 1. Additional equipment
maximum speed is 12 km/h for EPH and 11 km/h for EPM, but is
decreased in accordance with height, weight and if the truck can Additional EP- E- E- Section
be freely steered, or if it is in guided operation mode. equipment L PM PH
For trucks with fixed forks and a DTFV mast (which has free lift Racking lighting X X X Other options,
and main lift) it is important that the weight measurement is only operator
exact in the free lift function. When the operator platform is lifted environment page
to the main lift, the measured weight becomes higher than the 15
actual weight, which may cause the speed to become slower than
for free lift. Lighting on operator’s X X X Other options,
platform operator
environment page
NOTE 15
EPH always has a DTFV mast, while EPM can have
either a TV or DTFV mast. 12 V DC outlet X X X Controls page 11
Key switch entry X X X Controls page 11

NOTE Comfort fan X X X Other options,


The weight system cannot measure a correct weight operator
when the forks are in the bottom position (if the truck environment page
has initial lift), alternatively with the operator’s platform 15
in the bottom position (if the truck has fixed forks). This Radio with MP3 X X X Other options,
is why the forks/platform must be lifted somewhat from operator
the bottom position to achieve the maximum speed. environment page
15
Fire extinguisher X X X Other options,
operator
environment page
15
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 23

Table 1. Additional equipment (cont'd.) Table 1. Additional equipment (cont'd.)

Additional EP- E- E- Section Additional EP- E- E- Section


equipment L PM PH equipment L PM PH
Walk beside, lift and X Controls page 11 Overhead guard X Other options,
drive function operator
environment page
Writing desk X X X Other options, 15
operator
environment page Side protection gates X Controls page 11
15 (EPL 1.2 m)
Equipment bar X Other options, Initial lift (EPL 1.2 m) X Other options,
operator operator
environment page environment page
15 15
Equipment holder X X X Other options, Without initial lift X X
(RAM – system) operator
environment page Mini steering wheel X X X Controls page 11
15
Icon panel with X Controls page 11
Cross bar (holder for X Other options, keypad (including
extra equipment) operator steering wheel
environment page indicator)
15
Rear-view mirror X X X Other options,
Foldable driver's seat X X X Other options, operator
operator environment page
environment page 15
15
Extra storage in X X X Other options,
platform (plastic cover operator
and rubber straps) environment page
15
7 DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUCK 24

Table 1. Additional equipment (cont'd.) Table 1. Additional equipment (cont'd.)

Additional EP- E- E- Section Additional EP- E- E- Section


equipment L PM PH equipment L PM PH
Extra buttons for X X X Controls page 11 Truck Fleet X X X Damage log (option)
initial lift (mast side) management page 34, Efficiency
log (option) page 36
Safety line X X Descent using a and Impact sensor
lifeline (Option, (option) page 34
EPM and EPH)
page 107 Rail guidance X X Rail guidance
(option) page 60
Cold store design X X X Climatic conditions
page 120 Wire guidance X X Wire guidance
(option) page 55
Step out warning X X X Step warning
(option) page 44 End of Aisle X X End of Aisle (option)
page 54
Trucks equipped with X X Lift and driving stop
restart (option) page 52 Driving controls on X X Other options,
the fork side operator
Lift stop without X X Lift and driving stop environment page
restart (option) page 52 15
Drive stop X X Lift and driving stop Dual controls X X Dual controls
(option) page 52 (option) page 14
Increased driving X Increased driving Time logoff X X X Time logoff (option)
speed 12 km/h speed 12 km/h page 63
(option) page 112
and S3-2 (option Rubber fender X X Other options,
EPL) page 21 operator
environment page
15
8 BATTERY 25

Battery signposted and have good ventilation. An eye douche, washing


facilities, fire extinguisher and protective glasses should be
Specifications EP available.
Table 2. Battery specifications
WARNING
Truck Battery Capacity Weight min/ Specific gravity checks should only be performed by
model voltage and (kWh) max (kg) an authorised service technician.
capacity (V/
Ah)
EPL 24/486-600 9,6-14,4 450/500 WARNING
Always use protective glasses. Acid can cause serious
EPM 24/560-775 13,44-18,6 500/700 burn injuries.
EPH 48/500-620 24,0-29,76 890/1125

WARNING
Explosive gas is generated during battery charging!
Battery charging Smoking or a naked flame may cause an explosion!
Battery servicing should only be carried out by specially trained
personnel. Batteries may, however, be charged by other
personnel provided that a battery plug is used to connect the WARNING
battery to the charging unit. The battery is charged in accordance Remove all rings, bracelets, necklaces and similar
with the recommendation from the battery manufacturer, with a items before handling batteries.
charger that is suitable for the battery. The truck is designed for
use with lead/acid batteries. Only fully automatic charging units
should be used.
WARNING
Requirements of EN 50272-3 must be met. See the battery The battery charger may only be connected to a
supplier's instruction book and the instruction handbook for the grounded outlet.
battery charger.
Comply with local legislation and safety instructions when
charging batteries. Areas where batteries are charged should be
8 BATTERY 26

WARNING
Disconnect the battery and mains connection prior to
maintenance, troubleshooting or cleaning of the
battery charger.

Fig. 20. Battery charging EPM and EPH

Before charging
Fig. 19. Battery charging EPL
1. Switch off the truck.
2. EPM and EPH: Open the battery cover to allow access to the
battery plug.
3. Pull the battery plug out from the truck using the battery plug
handle.

CAUTION
Do not pull out the battery plug by pulling on its
cables.
8 BATTERY 27

4. Loosen the battery lock, see figure Maintaining and changing


the battery page 28, Maintaining and changing the battery NOTE
page 28 and Maintaining and changing the battery page 28. If the battery water needs to be filled more than
5. Make the battery cells accessible as follows: once a week, it generally indicates that something
is wrong. This applies to normal environment and
EPL Roll out the battery until it is possible to access and normal use.
check the battery cells on one side of the battery. Then roll
out the battery to the other side of the truck to access and
7. Roll in the battery (if it has been rolled out).
check the battery cells on the other side of the battery.
8. Lock the battery with the battery lock.
EPM and EPH: The battery cells are accessible through the
battery cover from above. The battery may be stationary Ensure that the battery lock is in the correct position and
during inspection and charging. secured.
6. Ensure that the electrolyte level is correct, as per battery 9. Connect the battery plug to the charger's connector, see figure
supplier instructions. The battery may be damaged if the cell 19. Battery charging EPL page 26 and 20. Battery charging
plates are dry during charging. The battery electrolyte may EPM and EPH page 26.
overflow when charging if its level is too high.
10. Set the charging switch on the battery charger to on.

NOTE 11. Check that the charging indicator gives a normal reading.
Report otherwise as an error.
This does not apply to gel batteries.
After charging
Before charging, ensure that the plates are covered with 1. Check that charging is completed.
battery acid, but not over the edge of the plates. The space
2. Set the charging switch to off.
above the plates is needed for charging as the fluid increases
in volume. 3. Disconnect the battery charger connector.
4. Check the battery water and, if necessary, fill to the correct
level as per the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Connect the battery plug.
6. EPM and EPH: Close the battery cover.
8 BATTERY 28

7. Ensure that the battery is locked in place before driving the 5


truck.

Maintaining and changing the battery

NOTE
A battery carriage must be used when changing the
battery.

1 EPM and EPH: Open the battery cover.

2 Pull out the battery plug.

3 Release the battery lock.

4 Lift up the safety stop, where applicable, on the side where the
battery is to be rolled out.

Fig. 21. Battery replacement, EPL


8 BATTERY 29

Fig. 23. Battery replacement (-2019w02), EPH

Fig. 22. Battery replacement, EPM


8 BATTERY 30

WARNING
Be careful to avoid splashing waste acid or oxide
from the battery. Acid can cause serious burn
injuries. Use necessary protective equipment.

NOTE
If metal lifting chains or hooks are used to lift the
battery, ensure that they do not come into contact
with the electrical terminals on the cells. This is to
prevent short-circuiting.

6 Perform a battery inspection in accordance with 13


Maintenance of the truck page 66.

7 Roll in the battery after completed service.

Fig. 24. Battery replacement (2019w03–), EPH 8 Secure the battery using the battery lock.
Ensure that the battery lock is in the correct position and
secured.
Roll out the battery on the battery carriage, if necessary.
9 Re-place the battery plug.
WARNING 10 Lift the safety stop back into place, if it has been removed.
When rolling out the battery, avoid placing your
hands near lifting eyes and similar, where there is 11 EPM and EPH: Close the battery cover.
an increased risk of crushing. Use protective
gloves. 12 Check the battery voltage on the battery indicator.
8 BATTERY 31

Battery servicing

WARNING
Battery and battery charger servicing may only be
carried out by specially trained personnel.

WARNING
Avoid short circuits, which can cause explosion or fire.
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Truck computer code are provided on delivery of the truck. The code should be
changed after delivery.
Introduction
Symbols and characters on the display
27-nov-02 10:16
2652h
A B

27-nov-02 10:16
^ 2652h
7 8 9
F E G D C

4 5 6 A Date: Day-month-year. E Field for error codes: An error


code consisting of an E+digits
is shown if an error occurs (if a
1 2 3 warning is displayed, it covers
the entire upper row).
i B Time: Hours-minutes F Battery indicator: Shows
0 ENT battery status.
C Hour meter: Displays active G Symbol for lift stop. If the truck
time or time logged in. Normally, is equipped with restart function
total active time is displayed.
The truck is equipped with a truck computer, and a control and the button 8 on the keyboard
monitoring system consisting of a display, a keyboard and a can be used as an alternative
control unit. The system is also equipped with a buzzer in order to to the button on the icon
catch the driver’s attention in various situations. panel to continue lifting.
D Symbol normal speed/crawl
speed: Shows whether the
truck is in normal speed or
General crawl speed mode (hare/
tortoise).
To start the truck, the operator must enter the Operator ID and
PIN code or use the key lock (option). In start-up mode, the
operator can make use of a great amount of information using the
display, e.g. date, time, battery status, information messages and
any error codes and warning messages. Operator ID and PIN
9 TRUCK COMPUTER 33

Display of battery status Error messages


Error codes
100% 50%
27-nov-02 10:16 All error messages will be shown on the
E008
E100 2652h
90% 40% lower row of the display. An error
80% 30% message is presented in the form of a
70% 20% code consisting of the letter E and a code
60% number, e.g. 100. When an E-code is
displayed, the truck will enter the “failsafe
mode”, meaning the truck’s functions are
prevented from operating. Certain error
In the event of a discharged battery, the battery indicator will start conditions are corrected automatically, or
to blink and a buzzer sounds with even intervals. At this point, if by logging off and then back on. The error
the battery does not become charged or switched out, the lifting code is then extinguished.
function will shortly be disengaged to avoid destruction of the
battery, as well as the truck ceasing to function normally. A
disengaged lifting function is indicated by the illumination of the CAUTION
symbol ^ to the left of the hare/tortoise symbols.
The error code will persist in the event of a serious
error. If this occurs, an authorised service technician
NOTE should be contacted and given the error message
When the battery status display indicated that the code.
battery is discharged, it must be recharged/replaced.

Change language
i
1 Navigate to “Language” with the button.

Language

2 Press the ENT


button.
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3 Navigate with the arrow keys to select a language, and press Damage log (option)
the ENT
button to confirm the selection. General

SELECT LANGUAGE: If the truck is damaged, the operator can select for the damage/
English damages to be logged during start-up, from a few selected
damage categories, see table 3. Damage categories page 34.
Several instances of damage can be reported at each start-up
4 You will now enter the logon mode automatically with the new session. The damage is logged on the previous operator's
language setting. Operator ID.
Operator ID: Table 3. Damage categories
?
Logged Damage category Comment
code
Impact sensor (option) 01 Wheels Includes both the
drive and load wheels
On trucks with the impact sensor option activated, speed is
monitored. Sudden and rapid reductions in speed are interpreted 02 Battery
as various grades of collision. The function has five configurable
levels. In case any of these levels are exceeded, one or more of 03 Platform
the following functions are activated: 04 Chassis
1. A warning appears in the display. 05 Hydraulics
2. The truck’s normal horn is activated and sounds an 06 Gates
intermittent signal.
07 Controls
3. EPM and EPH: The truck flashing lights are activated and
begin to flash. 08 Electrical Includes work lighting
etc.
4. The truck is stopped.
5. The truck logs off and needs to be unlocked with a code.
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Table 3. Damage categories (cont'd.) When this is completed, the operator terminates the damage log
i

Logged Damage category Comment by pressing or 4 . The truck speed returns to normal speed.
code Work foreman/supervising personnel
09 Forks/Mast If any damage is reported by a truck operator, it is logged in the
10 Others Includes everything truck's computer.
which does not fall To read the damage log, in the truck's computer, navigate to
into 1-9, such as LOCAL MENU:→FLEET MANAGER:→Read logs→Damage
special constructions log
or retrofitted
equipment. Here, you may select from three logs: chronological, best and
worst.
Logging of damage
Damage log
After active use of the truck for 10 seconds (hydraulic or drive), Chronological
the truck's operating speed is reduced to creep speed, and the
operator is prompted to report if the truck has any damage.
Damage log
Damage? Best
No v^
Damage log
The truck operator can select No by pressing ENT
and terminate Worst
the damage report (nothing logged) or scroll upp/down with 8
/ 2
2 Select the log with / 8
and press ENT
.
and choose to "log" a damaged module, which is displayed in
the menu, by pressing ENT
. Chronological log
The chronological log displays the log posts, sorted by date; the
Damage? first post displays the earliest reported damage.
Battery v^
9 TRUCK COMPUTER 36

A B C

10:150827 12:18 Efficiency log (option)


000001: 01
E D Aided by the efficiency log, you can receive information on the
efficiency of the truck operators. The 30 latest logged operators
A Log post number D Logged damage are displayed in the log. You can sort them by either highest or
B Date E Operator ID lowest degree of efficiency. You can also search by operator ID, to
C Time pull up a specific operator.
Navigating in the truck computer
2
To scroll through the log posts, use button and 8
. Button 4
Navigating in the truck computer to:
terminates the menu.
LOCAL MENU:→FLEET MANAGER:→Read
Best/worst log logs→EFFICIENCY:
The logs Best and Worst display the three operator IDs, which
Press ENT

have the least and most reported damage.


The following menu options are displayed:
A B C

0000005: 002(01)
EFFICIENCY:
0000001: 001(01) Worst

A Operator ID C Mean value of reported EFFICIENCY:


damage, per user Best
B Reported damage

Operator ID:
2 ?
Button and is used to scroll among the three posts and
8

button 4
terminates the menu. Select the desired menu with:
2
/ 8
and activate the selection by
pressing ENT
.
i
The efficiency log is terminated by pressing or 4
.
9 TRUCK COMPUTER 37

Best and Worst To scroll through the log posts, use button
2
and 8
. Button 4

With the Best and Worst logs, you can sort the 30 latest operation terminates the menu.
sessions on highest or lowest efficiency. Operator ID
With the log Operator ID, you can search and review a specific
A B C
operator's efficiency through searching Operator ID.
000005: 40(35) %
4(17) % 163(116) A
G F E D

A Operator ID E Mean energy consumption for Warnings


the pump/drive unit There are a number of different warnings used to attract the
B Effective operating time F Mean energy consumption for operator’s attention in the case of e. g. an operational error.
the pump/drive unit (mean
value for all operators)
Certain of the truck’s systems will also not be operable until the
operator has followed the command on the display.
C Effective operating time (mean G Mean energy consumption for
value for all operators) the pump/drive unit Other warning messages are shown if, for example, a system in
D Mean energy consumption for the truck is beginning to overheat. If the warnings do not
the pump/drive unit (mean disappear even though the operator has followed the instructions
value for all operators)
on the display, then contact an authorised service technician.
9 TRUCK COMPUTER 38

Warning Descriptions Operator actions


Spin steer wheel The steering sensors are not synchronised Turn the steering wheel until the message
EPM and EPH:Spin steer wheel can also be disappears. If the warning persists, call for
shown in conjunction with wire guidance or authorised service.
straight steering in a rail, which can be
activated directly after logging in. If the
steering sensor (0 degrees) has not yet been
surpassed, the steering wheel must be
brought forward and back manually, around
the straight steering position (0 degrees), until
the warning disappears. Note that together
with the aforementioned Spin steer wheel
warning, only 3 become lit (around 0 degrees)
on the steering wheel indicator, to separate it
from the instances when the steering wheel
need to be rotated an entire turn.
See also section Information messages page
45.
Temp. sensor err Fault in the temperature sensor. Let the truck rest until the warning disappears. If
the warning remains, call for authorised service.
Pump temp. high The pump motor or pump controller is
overheated
Drive temp. high The drive motor or drive motor controller is
overheated.
9 TRUCK COMPUTER 39

Warning Descriptions Operator actions


Release throttle A driving control is activated on start-up, and Release all driving controls, including "Walk
the truck cannot be driven or make any lifting/ beside" (EPL). If the warning remains, call for
lowering movements. authorised service.
A drive control is activated when you step
onto the operator platform and cannot drive
the truck.
If a driving control is active on the selected Release the driving control to the neutral position.
side when the operator changes control side.
Can also occur at start-up or when returning
from stand-by.
Release controls A lifting/lowering control is activated on start- Release all lifting/lowering controls, including
up, and the truck cannot make any lifting/ "Walk beside" (EPL). If the warning remains, call
lowering movements. for authorised service.
A lifting/lowering control is activated on start-
up when you enter the platform, and the truck
cannot make any lifting/lowering movements.
If a lifting/lowering control is active on the Release the lifting/lowering control to the neutral
selected side when the operator changes position.
control side.
Can also occur at start-up or when returning
from stand-by.
Truck not idle Displayed when the operator attempts to Ensure that all controls are in neutral position
change control side when the truck is not at and that the truck is at standstill. If the message
standstill or the controls on the active control remains, there may be a problem with one of the
side are not in neutral position. CAN controls. Call for authorised service.
9 TRUCK COMPUTER 40

Warning Descriptions Operator actions


Weight sys.error An electrical error has been detected in the Call for authorised service.
pressure sensor. Most likely a sensor or
wiring error. Could also be a power supply
problem.
The pressure value is stuck. The value is Perform a new lifting motion at max. speed.
monitored during lifting. If the value does not Continue to lift for more than 1.5 s.
change, this is probably due to a defective If the warning persists, call for authorised service.
sensor.
Trucks with initial lift: Start the truck again, and log on. Lower the forks
The bottom switch value got stuck in "bottom to the lowest level. Lift the forks for more than
position" when a lifting manoeuvre with a 1.5 s.
duration of more than 1.5 s was registered If the warning remains, there is probably
something wrong with the bottom switch. Call for
authorised service.
Lower forks! S3-2 with initial lift: Lower the forks to the bottom position and then
raise them again just above the bottom position.
• The forks are not in the bottom position
upon start. If the warning persists, call for authorised service.

• The truck has been driven with the forks


above the bottom level for more than 2
hours.
S3-2 not calibr. The weight system has not been calibrated. The weight system requires calibration. Call for
The max. speed will be limited. authorised service.
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Warning Descriptions Operator actions


Impact! The warning displays if the impact detection See section Impact sensor (option) page 34.
system has detected an impact that is at a If the warning remains, call for authorised
higher level than the configured warning level. service.
The warning displays for 20 seconds and then
disappears automatically.
Valve error An open circuit has been detected in one or The warning disappears when the error is reset.
more of the valve circuits (EV1-5). If the warning remains, call for authorised
service.
Release floor For safety reasons, the floor switch must be Release the floor switch. If there is a graphic
checked upon each login to the truck after the display in the truck, wait until the floor switch
power supply has been interrupted. This icon light goes out. Step back onto the floor.
inspection must also be performed after two If the warning does not disappear, the floor
hours of continuous use. However, it is not switch may have gotten stuck. It is still possible
until the gates have been opened and the to move the truck out of the way in "limp home"
operator tries to drive the truck again that the
warning displays. mode. Close the gates, and hold the 5 button
on the keyboard. Drive and hydraulic functions
are limited and the display still shows: Release
floor If a gate is opened, the truck must be
placed back into "limp home" mode. The truck's
speed is limited to 2 km/h.
Chain slack Alerts the operator if any of the chain slack Deactivate all chain slack switches.
switches are activated during a chain slack
test. For testing the chain slack switch, refer
to the service manual.
9 TRUCK COMPUTER 42

Warning Descriptions Operator actions


Chain slack err. Provides a warning if the in-signals which If the warning persists, call for authorised service.
monitor the chain slack switches are not in
accordance (i.e. actual slack does not need to
be present in the chain). The lowering
function is inactivated but can be restarted
2
with the button (with limited capacity) as
long as the warning Hyd. disabled is not
simultaneously displayed.
Hyd. disabled Alerts the operator if chain slack is activated See section Chain slack switch page 112.
or if the proportional valve is disconnected. If the warning persists, call for authorised service.
Lowering of platform and forks is deactivated.
Raising and operation functions are still
activated.
1.2m error The warning is displayed if the 1.2 m indicator If the warning remains, call for authorised
signal is not in accordance with its reference service.
signal.
The top speed has been reduced to 2.5 km/h..
EPM and EPH: Only one of the mast sensors is activated. Make a lift to the top position. Then lower and
Mast switch err The top speed is reduced to 2 km/h. check whether it resets.
If the warning persists, call for authorised service.
9 TRUCK COMPUTER 43

Warning Descriptions Operator actions


EPM and EPH: The two-hand control must have been Release the two-hand control and re-activate it
Remove hand! released at least one time (after logging in, or again. If the warning still appears, contact an
after the truck has left steered mode) before authorized service centre.
the truck can be operated in the steered mode
again. NOTE
Two-hand control must also be released at If the indicator malfunctions, the truck
least one time if the truck is left in resting can be placed into "limp home" mode,
mode more than 10 secs. when in steered so that the truck can be moved out of
mode. It is not possible to operate the truck or
the aisle. Press and hold 5 to drive
to perform any raising or lowering motions
the truck and raise/lower the platform.
before the left hand has been removed and
The truck speed is limited to 4 km/h.
placed back on the two-hand control.

EPM and EPH: The wire guidance system is not capable of The warning disappears if the system is able to
Lateral drift maintaining the truck in a straight line over the steer the truck closer to the wire again.
wire. The truck speed is limited to “crawl In the event of repeated problems, contact
speed”. authorised service personnel.
If the sideways distance further increases, the
truck will be stopped and error code E84 is
applied.
EPM and EPH: The wire guidance system is not able to
Angle drift maintain the truck in a straight angle over the
wire. The truck speed is limited to “crawl
speed”.
If the sideways distance further increases, the
truck will be stopped and error code E84 is
applied.
9 TRUCK COMPUTER 44

Warning Descriptions Operator actions


EPM and EPH: Communication with one of the wire guidance Log off and on.
Ant. com failure system antennas fails. The truck is braked to In the event of repeated problems, contact
a controlled stop. The truck can still be authorised service personnel.
operated with manual steering if the straight
steering button is made inactive.
EPM and EPH: Communication has been completely cut off Log off and on.
Antenna missing with any of the wire guidance system In the event of repeated problems, contact
antennas. The truck is braked to a controlled authorised service personnel.
stop. The truck can still be operated manually,
however, if the manual steering button is
made inactive.
EPM and EPH: An internal error in one of the wire guidance Log off and on.
Antenna failure system antennas. The truck is braked to a In the event of repeated problems, contact
controlled stop. The truck can still be operated authorised service personnel.
manually, however, if the manual steering
button is made inactive.
EPM and EPH: The straight steering button is activated when Lower the operator’s platform below 4.5 m
Lower platform! the operator’s platform is raised above 4.5 m (EPM) or 5 m (EPH) to continue activating wire
(EPM) or 5 m (EPH). This is not permitted guidance.
when activating wire guidance. The truck Alternatively, deactivate wire guidance to
stops and driving stop is activated. continue driving with the operator’s platform
raised above 4.5 m (EPM) or 5 m (EPH).

Step warning (option) is a little over its lowest position, the operator is informed via an
audible signal (1 second) and a warning message appears in the
If the truck is equipped with Step warning and any of the side display. The text
protection gates (option) are opened when the operator platform
9 TRUCK COMPUTER 45

Table 4. Information messages


Mind the step!
Message Module Description
is displayed when the gates are open. If the gates are closed, the
warning message disappears. Func. not avail. User interface Is displayed if a
button on the icon
panel is activated
NOTE and the additional
option attributed to
The symbol for side protection gates light up in the button is not
the icon panel (option) when lifted side protection activated. The text
gates stop any function (hydraulics or driving). is displayed for 1.8
secs. together with
a short audio signal,
and then
disappears from
Information messages the display.
As an addition to the indications in the icon panel, see chapter
Controls page 11, there are a number of messages in the display Delivery mode Delivery mode Shown on the
as an aid to the truck operator. See table 4. Information messages display when the
page 45. truck is in delivery
mode. Normal truck
functions are
deactivated.
The remaining
messages only
apply to EPM and
EPH:
9 TRUCK COMPUTER 46

Table 4. Information messages (cont'd.) Table 4. Information messages (cont'd.)

Message Module Description Message Module Description


Spin steer wheel Wire guidance Calibration of the Search wire Wire guidance The straight
Rail guidance operation angle is steering button is
required before the activated, but the
activation of the antennas cannot
wire guidance/ rail detect the wire.
guidance. Manual steering is
The calibration is still activated. The
performed by truck speed is
turning the steering limited.
wheel so that the Auto steering Wire guidance The straight
straight steering steering button is
position (0 activated and the
degrees) is antennas can
surpassed in a detect the wire. The
counter-clockwise wire guidance
direction. system will now
See also section take over operation,
Warnings page 37. navigating the truck
along the wire.
Steering checked Steering The calibration of Truck speed is
the steering is limited.
completed. See
procedure in the Rail guidance Displayed during 8
message Spin secs. when
steer wheel. steering is locked in
straight steering
Auto zone Wire guidance Straight steering mode.
button not activated,
antennas can
detect the wire.
9 TRUCK COMPUTER 47

Table 4. Information messages (cont'd.) Table 4. Information messages (cont'd.)

Message Module Description Message Module Description


Locked on wire Wire guidance The straight Manual steering Rail guidance is displayed during
steering button is 8 secs, when
activated and the manual steering
truck is locked on has been resumed.
the wire. The truck
can now operate at EoA End of aisle Is displayed when
full speed along the the truck discovers
wire. a floor magnet,
indicating the end
Lower platform! Wire guidance The straight of the aisle. The
steering button is truck reduces its
activated when the velocity down to
operator’s platform crawl speed. "EoA"
is raised above 4.5 the text remains on
m (EPM) or 5 m the display until the
(EPH). This is not truck has left the
permitted when "EoA" zone.
activating wire
guidance. The
truck stops and
driving stop is
activated.
In rail Rail guidance Is displayed when
(Only selectable the truck is on rails
variant) (discovered by both
sensors) and the
activation of
automatic straight
steering is possible.
9 TRUCK COMPUTER 48

Table 4. Information messages (cont'd.) Menus


Message Module Description
EoA reset End of aisle Is displayed after
the truck has Operator ID:
stopped at a "Stop ?

by wall position" i
and the button
on the dashboard Local code:
has been pressed ???????

to sideline the i
"Stop by wall lock".
Service code:
Truck not idle Dual controls Displayed if the ???????
truck is not at
i
standstill or if some
of the controls are
active when the Language

operator changes
control side. i

Fig. 25. Basic menus in the truck computer

The truck computer has a number of functions that are available in


a menu system. There are four basic menus with several
underlying menus. Navigation between the basic menus is done
i
using the button. Certain basic menus require passwords to
make them accessible.
• Operator ID: Menu to start the truck.
• Local code: Intended for local supervisor.
9 TRUCK COMPUTER 49

• Service code: Intended for authorised service technicians.


7 8 9
• Language: It is possible here to set which language is to
displayed on the display. The truck computer supports Swedish,
4 5 6
English, German and French. It is also possible to install one
additional language with a computer software (Spanish is pre-
selected). 1 2 3

i
0
Navigation in menus ENT

The arrow keys (buttons 2, 4, 6, 8 on the keyboard) are used for


navigating in the menus. Navigation can be done either vertically
or horizontally; the option available will be shown on the display.

LOCAL MENU:
< Settings >

Settings:
<

Time & date


<

• In order to enter a menu: Press the ENT


button.
• In order to exit a selected menu: Press 4
. In logged out mode,
the horn button works as an "Esc button". Press the ENT
button
when

Exit

is displayed on screen.
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS 50

Driving instructions Operator code:


????
Starting the truck
c. If a valid operator ID and PIN code have been entered,
1. Connect the battery plug and check that the emergency stop
the truck is ready to be driven.
function is disengaged. If the truck is equipped with dual
driving controls or controls on the fork side, also check the • Key switch (option):
emergency stop on the fork side.
a. Turn the key.

NOTE
If the presence indicator is activated when the NOTE
battery is connected, or the emergency stop is If controls have been enabled when the truck is started,
released, the presence indicator must be disabled a prompt is given via the display to return the control to
and re-activated before the truck can be operated. the neutral position. Then the truck is allowed to start.
The same applies if the truck has been used This ensures that sudden movements are avoided
actively for more than two hours continuously when starting.
without the presence sensor having changed
status.

2. The fork lift truck is started in one of the following ways: Driving instructions
• Code: 1 Start the truck in accordance with Starting the truck page 50.
a. A prompt to enter the operator ID is displayed. Note that 2 Stand on the presence sensor in the floor for presence check.
there must be as many characters as question marks. EPM and EPH: The warning lights on the sides of the front
machine housing and the warning light on the battery wall's
Operator ID: "exterior" blink slowly when the presence sensor is activated
? without the truck being driven and then blinks faster when the
truck is driven, as well as when it lifts and lowers the forks.
b. Enter your PIN code.
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS 51

3 Direction of travel and speed are then selected using the 7 During lifting of the operator's platform, of more than 1200 mm
speed controller. The truck is equipped with a system which the side protection gates must be closed, or the lifting is
feeds current back to the battery when the motor brake is stopped due to safety reasons.
activated, e.g. decreased deployment of the speed controller.
Use small movements of the speed controller in order to drive 8 If the truck is fitted with an initial lift, the buttons on the initial lift
smoothly. platform or the buttons on the controller if the truck is equipped
with these will be used to raise and lower the forks.
4 There are several ways to brake the truck:
9 It is possible to manually activate crawl speed during operation
• Brake by reducing the deflection of the speed controller, or 2
by pressing the button. Another press will give standard
by returning it to its neutral position. This ensures smooth
braking and should be the method generally used. speed. Even the button 8 provides standard speed (if the
truck is not equipped with a lift stop with restart and a lift stop
• Brake by reversing, i. e. changing direction. The braking is active then the lift stop is reset first and the speed second).
force can be regulated by the way the speed controller is
moved. 10 Switch off the truck in accordance with Switching off the truck
• Press the brake button. This is the most powerful brake. page 52.
This should only be used when required, such as during The following information only applies to the truck models
dangerous situations. EPM and EPH:
5 Steering takes place using a steering wheel. The steering For EoA automatic functions, see End of Aisle (option) page
sensitivity can be adjusted by an authorised service technician. 54.

6 Lift and lower the platform using the control for lifting/lowering For wire guidance instructions, see Wire guidance (option)
platform. Moving the control towards the driver raises the page 55.
platform, moving the control away from the operator lowers For rail guidance instructions, see Rail guidance (option) page
the platform. If the truck is equipped with a lift stop, the lifting 60.
movement is stopped at a pre-set height. If the truck is also
equipped with restart, the lift function can be restarted if the
restart lift stop button (option) is pressed.
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS 52

Switching off the truck 1 To go into Standby mode: Hold the


i
button pressed in until
i
the text " Standing by...." is shown on the display.
1 To switch off the truck: Press the button during approx. two
i
seconds. The display will show “shutting down” and then 2 To go back to operating mode: Briefly press the button
show the log-on text. again.

Shutting down... The truck will also revert to operative mode if the truck is in
standby mode and the presence sensor is activated.

Operator ID: As an additional feature, the self-activation of the Standby mode


? can be activated at a preset time.

NOTE Lift and driving stop (option)


Always switch off the truck in accordance with the
Lift stop
above instructions before the battery plug is
disconnected to avoid locking the program or When the operator’s platform is under one of the lift stop heights,
damaging the Truck computer system. the hydraulic functions work as usual. When the first lift stop
height is reached, the lift function stops and the LED lamp in the
2 In the case of a lengthy stop, pull out the battery plug. lift stop icon ( ) on the icon panel (if available) lights up and the
symbol "^" is shown on the display.
NOTE If the “Lift stop with restart” option has been selected, press the
Emergency stop must not be used to switch off the button to continue the lift function. The light diode in the button
truck. is lit.
As long as the operator’s platform is above lift stop height, the lift
function must be restarted by a press of the button each time
Standby mode the lift function is to be resumed. Lowering is not affected. The lift
function can be restarted when the control is in the neutral position.
Standby mode should only be used during shorter interruptions of
work. At the close of work or when the truck is left without
supervision, it must always be switched off.
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS 53

Restart of the lift function can also be carried out with the 8 If the drive wheel’s steering angle is greater than +/- 10 degrees
button on the keypad. Restart of the lift function always has higher when the operator’s platform is at or above the height limit, the
priority than restart of crawl speed when the 8
button is used. truck stops. The icon lights up and the drive wheel’s direction
2
indicator flashes, see figure 26. Steering angle indicator page 53.
Switching between creep and full speed can be done with the
button.

If the Absolute option has been selected, the lift stop symbol ( )
is lit and the lift function is disabled until the operator’s platform
has been lowered below lift stop height. If the ( ) button is then
pressed, the message

Func. not avail.

under 1.8 s is displayed and the buzzer sounds.


Drive stop
!
When the operator’s platform is under a lift stop height, the driving
function works as usual. When a drive stop height is reached, the
truck is stopped and all functions are stopped. At the same time, Fig. 26. Steering angle indicator

the stop icon is lit on the graphic display.


If the option Restart has been selected, driving can be resumed Turn the steering wheel so that the drive wheel is within +/- 10
5 degrees to be able to drive the truck again or lower the operator’s
after the button has been pressed. The driving functions are platform below the height limit.
active until the operator’s platform has been lowered under drive
stop height and then lifted above again. When the steering angle is within +/- 10 degrees steering will be
limited and then it is not possible to increase the steering angle
outside of +/- 10 degrees again before the operator’s platform has
Limited steering (EPM and EPH) been lowered under the height limit.

When the operator’s platform is lifted to or above 4,5 m (EPM)/5


m (EPH), steering is limited to +/-10 degrees for reasons of safety.
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS 54

Function modes
NOTE End Of Aisle is an electronic auxiliary system which reduces the
The steering angle of +/- 10 degrees can not be risk of an accident by automatically slowing the truck as it gets
changed. The limitation cannot be disengaged. close to the end of an aisle. The speed reduction is initiated when
the truck passes floor-mounted magnets at specific distances
from the end of the aisle.
NOTE Depending on the configuration, the truck selects various speed
There are no warnings or text messages in connection behaviours, as it passes floor magnets. Certain distances and
with limited steering. speeds can be adjusted by authorised service technicians, within
the framework of the installed configuration.
• End of aisle with speed reduction:
End of Aisle (option) 2 magnets per aisle are required.
The truck is braked to a low speed along a configurable braking
WARNING distance. After this, the truck is restricted to a low speed for a
For safety reasons, this function must be configured by configurable distance. Full speed is permitted after this, without
an authorised service technician before the truck is the driver having to take any further action.
commissioned.
• End of aisle with stopping:
2 magnets per aisle are required.
WARNING The truck is braked to a low speed along a configurable braking
This is only an auxiliary system. It is always the driver distance. After this, the truck is restricted to a low speed for a
who is ultimately responsible for adapting the speed of configurable distance. Speed is then further reduced to max.
the truck to suit the driving conditions, and for ensuring 1.5 km/h along a final adapted distance (1-2 m) before the
that the truck brakes at the end of an aisle and brakes truck is braked to a halt. The driver must put the speed
manually when required. controller into its neutral position to be able to drive on. After
this, full speed is permitted.
• End of aisle with stopping at a wall:
3 or 4 magnets per aisle are required.
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS 55

The truck is braked to a low speed along a configurable braking EoA


distance. After this, the truck is restricted to a low speed until
another floor-mounted magnet is passed. Speed is then further 2. The truck will be braked for a predetermined distance in
reduced to max. 1.5 km/h along a final adapted distance (1-2 accordance with the configuration.
m) before the truck is braked to a halt. After the stop, it is only
possible to drive back along the aisle again. Manual braking
The driver may at any time release the speed controller and brake
NOTE normally. If the driving direction is changed, full speed can be
The adapted distance depends on the truck direction. achieved, but in the original direction the speed continues to be
The system takes the direction into account and limited.
arranges the stop so that the furthermost part of the
Starting and switching off the truck
truck does not go past the configured stop position.
The distance will therefore be somewhat shorter when When the truck is switched off in an aisle, its status is memorised.
the truck is being driven in the direction of the forks. The next time the truck is started, the same speed restrictions will
apply as when it was switched off.
Error code
NOTE
It is possible to override the "Stop at wall" function by The automatic system for run stop establishes error code E203-
211 or E157 when an error has been discovered. Contact an
pressing the button on the keyboard when the truck
authorised service technician for assistance if this occurs.
has stopped at the stop position. The text EoA resetis
shown on the display and it is possible to drive beyond
the stop position. The truck is restricted to a low speed
for a further 2 m. After this, full speed is permitted. Wire guidance (option)

Automatic braking WARNING


Do not use the wire guidance system before it has
1. When the truck detects a magnet that indicates end of aisle, been correctly installed and calibrated by an
the truck buzzer will emit a double beep and the braking authorised service technician.
sequence will start. The symbol appears in the display
together with the text
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS 56

WARNING
For safety reasons, the two-hand control must be
activated. Hold your hand on the two-hand control
during operation and during lifting/lowering, when the
truck is situated in a guided narrow aisle.

The symbol is lit when the system requires the


activation of the two-hand control.

NOTE
For safety reasons, an extra usage control can be
required in certain situations. If Remove hand! is
shown on the display, lift the hand from the two-hand
control and replace it to be able to activate the
operating and raising/lowering functions.
Fig. 27. Straight steering button

The wire guidance system is used in narrow aisles for the purpose
of achieving automatic steering of the truck along a straight guide Logging on
wire in the floor.
On start-up, the wire guidance system is always off. It has to be
The wire generates an inductive field. There are two antennae on started by the operator.
the truck which detect the inductive field. The automatic steering
Press the straight steering button to activate the system (the
is activated by depressing the straight steering button, see figure
adjacent small round LED light is switched on).
27. Straight steering button page 56.
Calibration of the steering angle
Automatic steering requires greater accuracy in respect of the
steering angle than manual steering. It is therefore not possible to
activate automatic steering before the steering angle has been
calibrated, after each log on.
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS 57

If the text • If the truck approaches the wire with an excessively high
angle of approach and the straight steering button is
Spin steer wheel pressed too close to the wire, the system may not have
time to be able to brake the truck sufficiently, to correctly
is shown in the display when the straight steering button is start the coupling sequence. In that case, it will pass the
activated, turn the steering wheel back and forth around the wire and the truck will return to "Search for wire" mode. To
steering wheel's center position. The central position of the drive avoid this, approach the wire with a lower speed or a lower
wheel is indicated by the steering wheel direction arrows on the angle of approach (or press the straight steering button
truck computer display, refer to the illustration Rail guidance earlier).
(option) page 60. If this is not done, the truck will not be able to
detect the guidance wire. NOTE
Lock the truck to the wire If the truck approaches the wire at a very steep
angle, the system may not be able to determine
1. Drive the truck towards the wire. which way to turn the truck. The system may turn
the truck in the wrong direction. If this happens,
NOTE deactivate the automatic steering again and make
It is best to approach at a slight angle to ensure another approach to the wire at a lesser angle.
that the truck detects the guidance wire as quickly Raising the operator's platform somewhat (approx.
as possible. 10 cm) may also help, since it can affect the angle
reading when searching for the wire.
2. Press the straight steering button (the adjacent LED light turns
on). 3. When the antennae detect a wire, the connection sequence
begins. The system will now take over steering. When the
• If the antenna still cannot detect the guidance wire, the wire guidance connection sequence has started, the driver is
display will show the text: informed by a brief audio signal, the speed of the truck is
limited and the display shows
Search wire
Auto steering
The truck must then be steered manually closer to the wire.
Speed is limited to a maximum of 2.5 km/h. Braking Continue to drive the truck (at least 1.3 metres) until it locks
happens automatically (if required, the braking curve can onto the wire.
be adjusted by an authorised service technician).
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS 58

• The straight steering symbol on the icon panel blinks The straight steering symbol on the icon panel remains
quickly during the connection sequence. illuminated as long as the truck is on the loop in automatic
operation mode.
• If the antenna loses its connection with the wire, the display
will show the following text: • If the wire signal fails in any way, the truck will be
emergency braked and an error message will be shown.
Search wire Leave the wire, switch to manual operation

The straight steering symbol will simultaneously begin to 1. Press the straight steering button.
blink slowly, and a quick series of sound signals will be The straight steering symbol in the display will remain
heard. The speed is reduced and the truck must be illuminated, while an intermittent sound will be heard. The
steered manually closer to the wire. truck will be braked automatically to slow it to the maximum
• Note that if the truck has the Time logoff option, see chapter permitted disconnection speed.
Time logoff (option) page 63, and when the truck is locked 2. Be ready to take over the steering.
on the wire, the timed log off function is blocked. The truck
will remain in operational mode, so as not to lose contact When the truck has slowed down to the maximum permitted
with the wire. The operator can still manually switch to disconnection speed, manual steering will be restored.
i
standby mode, however, by holding the button. The
truck then "loses" the wire, and a new connection NOTE
sequence must be done when the truck returns to The truck must be switched to manual operation
operational mode. before the wire ends, otherwise the truck's emergency
4. When the truck is in line with the wire and the distance brake will engage and an error message will be
between the wire and the centre of the antennas are displayed.
sufficiently small, the truck will regain full speed and the
display will show: Wire guidance mode, audible and light signals
Locked on wire The system's various modes are indicated with a text in the
display, sound signals from the buzzer and light signals from the
Now, two-hand operation must be active to be able to straight steering symbol . See 5. Wire guidance modes, text on
continue the start-up. display and signals page 59.
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS 59

Table 5. Wire guidance modes, text on display and signals Table 5. Wire guidance modes, text on display and signals (cont'd.)

Mode, Display Symbol Audio Mode, Display Symbol Audio


description signal description signal
Manual mode - - - Search for wire Search wire Flash- A long
Straight steering Straight steering ing signal
button not button activated, (Once
activated, the the antennas are every 2
antennas are not not detecting the sec-
detecting the wire. wire. onds)
Auto zone Auto zone Flash- Pulsating Auto Steering Auto steering Flash- A long
Straight steering ing (4 times The straight ing signal
button not (4 times per steering button is (4 times
activated, the per second) activated and the per
antennas can second) antennas can second)
detect the wire detect the wire.
Calibration of Spin steer - A long Locked on wire Locked on wire Contin- A long
steering wheel signal Straight steering uously signal
Calibration of the button is activated, lit
steering angle is the truck is locked
required before on the wire.
activation of the
wire guidance. Certain wire guidance parameters can be adjusted by an
authorised service technician.
Calibration of Steering - Two short
steering checked signals For warning messages related to wire guidance, refer to Warnings
completed page 37.
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS 60

Rail guidance (option) the straight steering button, lock the operation into straight
steering mode. With both variants, manual operation is recalled
when the truck leaves the rails.
WARNING
The automatic variant is pre-selected when ordering a truck with
For safety reasons, the two-hand control must be
rail steering. An authorised service technician can change it to the
activated. Hold your hand on the two-hand control
selectable variant.
during operation and during lifting/lowering, when the
truck is situated in a guided narrow aisle. The rail operation symbol

The symbol on the icon panel is lit when the system The rail operation symbol on the icon panel guides the
requires the activation of two-hand control. operator during rail operation. It blinks when the truck is in the rail
on only one side of the truck and remains illuminated when the
truck is in the rail on both sides of the truck. When the truck is
outside of the rails, the rail operation symbol is not illuminated.
NOTE
For safety reasons, an extra usage control can be The straight steering symbol
required in certain situations. If Remove hand! is
shown on the display, lift the hand from the two-hand The straight steering symbol on the icon panel guides the
control and replace it to be able to activate the operator during rail operation. When the truck is in manual mode
operating and raising/lowering functions. the symbol is off and when operation is locked in straight steering
mode, it is steadily illuminated. It blinks when straight steering is
requested , but when the steering wheel is not yet straight.
Rail guidance is used in narrow aisles in order to keep the truck
straight. Trucks suitable for rail guidance are equipped with The straight steering button
wheels on their sides. These wheels are steered into rails along The straight steering button is used to activate/deactivate
the floor on either side of the aisle. The truck is even equipped automatic straight steering. It is located in the icon panel, see
with two sensors (one on each side of the truck) which discover figure 28. Straight steering button page 61. On the button, there is
when the truck is on the rail. a light emitting diode, which is used to indicate the status of the
There are two variants of rail operation in EPM/EPH: automatic straight steering (stays illuminated when the straight steering lock
and selectable rail operation. The difference is that with the is activated).
automatic variant, straight steering is automatically activated
when the truck is on rails. With the selectable variant, the truck
operator can choose to operate the truck manually, or by pressing
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS 61

Straight steering is indicated by the steering wheel's direction


arrow, see 29. Steering wheel's direction arrow on straight
steering page 61 (pos D). Any deviation from straight steering is
indicated with an additional adjacent directional arrow (C or E)
depending on the position of the steering wheel.

C D
E
B
F
A

! G

Fig. 28. Straight steering button

Buzzer Fig. 29. Steering wheel's direction arrow on straight steering

A buzzer is used to warn the operator, with a sound sequence,


when the truck is in rails, but the steering is not completely Driving instructions
straight. The buzzer only sounds when the truck is in motion.
While driving with rail guidance, consider the following:
The sound signal can be made inactive in the Service menu, by
an authorised service technician. • Drive straight into the aisle.

Steering wheel indication


Steering wheel indication helps the driver to find the straight
steering position before entry into the aisle, or during manual
mode operation in the aisle.
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS 62

NOTE NOTE
The steering wheel's indicator is illuminated with an During manual operation: Stabilise the steering
arrow during straight steering, see figure 29. wheel with your thumb or the palm of your hand
Steering wheel's direction arrow on straight steering (without releasing the two-hand control). If the
page 61 (pos. D). position of the steering wheel is not stabilised, there
is risk that it could turn.
• When a rail has been identified on only one side of the truck,
speed is reduced to 2.5 km/h. • Drive straight out of the aisle.
• When a rail has been identified on both sides of the truck, the
operator is permitted to drive a short distance without keeping NOTE
their left hand on the two-hand control. This is to allow the The truck must be completely out of the aisle before
truck's angle of operation, until all four wheels are in the rails. the turn is started.
During this short distance, speed is reduced to 2.5 km/h.
• Automatic variant: After the short period has been driven, Manual operation is immediately reinstated when the truck
steering is automatically locked in straight steering mode and leaves the aisle.
full speed is allowed. The operator's left hand must now be on
the two-hand control. NOTE
Selectable variant: After the short period has been driven, the Switching between manual and straight steering is
operator may select continuing with manual operation, or to possible (both with the automatic and selectable
activate straight steering, by pressing the straight steering options), by pressing the straight steering button.
button. The operator's left hand must now be on the two-hand
control. Full speed is allowed, as long as the steering is straight.
If steering is not straight, speed is limited to 2.5 km/h. NOTE
• The truck is guided by rails in the aisle floor. It is not possible to activate straight steering if both
sensors have not discovered the rails.
10 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS 63

Display texts
As a complement to the indications in the icon panel, there are
some messages in the display, which aid the truck operator.

Message Description
In rail Only applies to the
selectable variant: Is
displayed when the truck is on
rails (detected by both
sensors) and activation of
straight steering is possible.
Auto steering Is displayed during 8 secs,
when straight steering is
activated.
Manual steering is displayed during 8 secs,
when manual steering has
been resumed.

Time logoff (option)


If the truck is equipped with "Time logoff", the truck switches
automatically to stand-by mode after a configurable time (default
setting 60 seconds) when the operator has left the floor's
presence sensor. After another configurable period of time,
(default setting 4 minutes), the truck logs off. From standby mode,
the truck switches automatically to operational mode when the
operator again activates the floor's presence sensor.
11 GENERAL LOADING AND UNLOADING INFORMATION 64

General loading and unloading 1. Raise the yoke to release the lock, see illustration 30. Moving
the forks page 64.
information 2. Slide the fork to the desired position.
Responsibility for the load 3. Lower the yoke to lock it.
The operator of the truck is responsible for the load that is being
carried during transport. There must not be any risk of the load
tipping or sliding off during transport. The operator of the truck has Responsibility for others
the right and duty to refuse to carry any load that is a clear safety
hazard. Refer to the load limit plate to see the permitted maximum Operate the truck so that there is no risk of an accident. No one
load for the truck. may pass or stand under the raised forks, whether they are
carrying a load or not. The truck operator has the right and duty to
see that these directives are followed.
Moving the forks
Maximal load
The maximum lifting capacity of the truck must not be exceeded
(refer to the fork lift truck load limit plate). Note the effect of the
centre of gravity on the lifting capacity.

Picking up a load
Always pick up a load so that it comes to rest as close to the mast
as possible.

CAUTION
Check the location of the centre of gravity of the load.
Fig. 30. Moving the forks
12 GENERAL ITEMS DURING STACKING AND PICKING UP 65

General items during stacking and WARNING


picking up Never place any body parts outside the operator area
as long as part of the truck is in motion.
Picking
1 Approach the shelf.

2 Raise the operator's platform to the required level.

3 Pull the goods out or put them in.

NOTE
Raise the forks to a suitable height for improved
ergonomics when placing material on a pallet.

4 Lower, then drive to the next shelf etc.

NOTE
In guided aisles, e.g. wire guidance, operation/
steering is allowed between pickup locations, in an
elevated position.

5 When driving short distances, straight ahead and with a clear


passage, the operator's platform need not be lowered. The
truck can be equipped with automatic speed reduction, which
Fig. 31. Picking helps the operator to drive safely.

6 Always have a clear view in the driving direction and ensure


that there are no obstacles in the way.
13 MAINTENANCE OF THE TRUCK 66

Maintenance of the truck 8 Check that the securing arrangements for the finger protection
are intact and that there is a good view through the protection.
Daily inspection (before each shift)
Responsibility: Truck operator WARNING
There is the danger of personal injury if the truck is
operated without finger protection in place.
CAUTION
Naked flames or smoking are prohibited when working
on or near to the battery.
WARNING
There is a danger to life if the truck is driven with
insufficient visibility through the finger protection.
CAUTION
Loading ergonomics must be observed during battery
change or battery check. 9 Check the machine housing and platform covers.

10 If the truck is equipped with slack chain switches, visually


1 Check that the battery cables, connections and plugs are check that the switches are in place and show no signs of
connected correctly and not damaged. visible damage.
2 Check that the battery is properly secured in its compartment.
CAUTION
3 Check that the truck is not leaking oil. Errors detected during daily inspection must be
reported to a foreman/supervisor. See section 5
4 Check the signal horn by activating control while the truck is Truck Operator page 6.
logged in.

5 Check the braking capacity on the main brake and parking


brake, see section Driving instructions page 50.
Daily inspection (after each shift)
6 Check for external damage or excessive wear on the wheels. Responsibility: Truck operator
7 Check that there are no error messages or warnings on the
truck computer display.
13 MAINTENANCE OF THE TRUCK 67

Battery charging 5
Check the battery voltage on the battery indicator.
Charge the battery as necessary. Only an original charger suited
to the battery may be used.
Refer to section Battery charging page 25 for the charging 1
procedure.
If there is damage
Any damage that has occurred must be reported to the supervisor.

Weekly inspection
Responsibility: Truck operator

1 Clean the battery; see the battery manufacturer's maintenance


instructions.
2 Control the oil level in the hydraulic system by performing a top
lift with all functions.
3 Check that the wheel is intact. Fig. 32. Stop screws, adjustable fork arms
4 The outside of the truck should be cleaned. Vacuum clean, and 1 Stop screws for the forks in the
wipe with moist cloth in the operator cab. Electrical panels and fork holder
printed circuit boards must always be protected from liquids.
Damage to the truck caused by liquids in contact with
electrical components is not covered by the manufacturer's If the truck has a fork assembly with adjustable fork arms,
warranty. control that the stop screws are in place, and that they are
tightened, see figure 32. Stop screws, adjustable fork arms
page 67 (pos 1).
13 MAINTENANCE OF THE TRUCK 68

1
Fig. 34. Bolts in the service panel, EPM and EPH

Fig. 33. Safety bolt in the middle DTFV mast, EPM and EPH Manually check that the following bolts are not loose:
1 The safety bolt for the lift-out
protection in the middle mast WARNING
(EPM and EPH, mast type
DTFV) If any of the bolts are not tight, immediately
contact an authorised service technician to rectify
the problem before the truck is allowed to be used.
13 MAINTENANCE OF THE TRUCK 69

Preventive maintenance

NOTE
Preventive maintenance must be carried out by
specially appointed and trained personnel with a good
working knowledge of the function and maintenance of
the truck.
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Servicing and maintenance WARNING


Service technician Do not touch non-insulated electrical connections
without the battery being disconnected for at least two
minutes.
NOTE
Servicing and maintenance must be carried out by a
specially appointed and trained technician with a good • Ensure that the drive wheel is off the ground before
working knowledge of the truck's function and troubleshooting. Secure the truck with blocks.
maintenance. • To prevent crushing injuries, the battery plug should always be
removed when working on and around the mast and hydraulic
To achieve the best result from your truck investment, we unit.
encourage you to contact your service organisation to sign an
• When dismantling parts of the hydraulic system, the system
active maintenance agreement with continuing service.
must not be pressurised, e.g. the pump motor must be shut off
and the forks and operator's platform down.
Safety instructions for maintenance • The battery should always be protected during grinding work.
Working at height • When changing a fuse, the controllers must be thoroughly
discharged. (Remove the battery plug and wait for two minutes
Comply with local safety instructions when working at height. before fuses are changed, otherwise there a risk of arcing.)
• Great caution must be observed when removing gas springs.
Precautionary measures during repairs They contain compressed gas and may explode.
Extreme importance must be placed on precautionary measures
to avoid accidents during all work on the truck.
Maintenance intervals
WARNING Recommended replacements
The battery plug should be pulled out before working
on the truck. NOTE
To ensure correct operation, use only original spare
parts.
14 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 71

• EPL: Air filters for the hydraulic oil tank must be inspected and First service (200 hours)
replaced as needed, no later than after 500 hours of service.
This service has the purpose of ensuring the operation of the
EPM and EPH: Hydraulic oil filters and air filters for the truck and its component parts. The gearbox oil must be changed
hydraulic oil tank must be checked and replaced as needed and a functional test carried out in accordance with the following list.
after no more than 1000 hours of service.
• Check for external damage on chassis.
• EPL: The hydraulic oil must be changed annually or every 1,000
hours of operation. • Check of weld joints at vital points.

EPM and EPH: The hydraulic oil must be changed annually or • Check of lifting devices.
every 3000 hours of operation. • Check of component attachments.
• Check of the horn.
CAUTION
If the hydraulic oil has been heated to over 60°C, • Operation test front, back and steering.
the oil and the filter must be replaced immediately, • Check of the drive unit.
since the technical properties of the oil may have
changed. • Check of all the wheels.
• Test of the brake function.
• Hoses should be replaced after 5 years, since they are • Change the oils and filter in accordance with instructions.
perishable.
• Check for oil leakage.
Servicing, type and frequency • Check of the hydraulic unit, pipes and hoses.
General • Check of the cylinders.
Before service, the truck should be test driven, in order to test its • Function test, lifting and lowering.
functions. Any errors should be corrected before servicing the truck.
• Lubrication in accordance with lubrication chart.
• Measurement and check of the battery and charging function.
• Check of slack chain switches.
14 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 72

Service intervals Safety function EPL EPM EPH


Service must be carried out regularly, once a year or after 500
hours of operation for EPL and 1000 hours of operation for EPM Speed check and X X X
and EPH, during normal use of the truck. The planned servicing check of starting
includes operations such as test driving, functional tests, and the sequence
changing of filters and oils, etc. Lifting and X X X
lowering
NOTE movement
In the case of demanding and/or dusty environments Speed-limiting X X X
with humid or corrosive air, it is advisable to perform switch in mast
maintenance more often. Your authorised service
organisation can help you assess this. S3-2 Weight X X X
measurement
system

Verification of safety functions Emergency stop X X X


The following safety functions should be checked on each service Gate switch X X X
inspection. For methods, see the service manual or contact
authorised service personnel.
Service points
Safety function EPL EPM EPH
Planned service inspections are implemented in accordance with
Operator X X X the following points:
presence sensor X Obligatory
Two-hand control X X O Not obligatory
Chain slack X X X
Steering X X X
Brake button X X X
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Chassis Chassis
Description EPL EPM EPH Description EPL EPM EPH
Signs/Decals X X X Fan X X X
Covers and X X X Safety line X X
panels
Stabilising lugs, X
Overhead guard X X X distance to floor

Load wheels X X X Drive unit


Battery lock, X X X Description EPL EPM EPH
rollers
Gearbox X X X
Battery stop X X X
Drive motor X X X
Rubber mat X X X
Drive wheel X X X
Chassis X X X
Gearbox oil level X X X
Lubrication X X X
Micro switch X X X Mast system
Operator's X X X Description EPL EPM EPH
platform
Lift chains X X X
Side protective X X X
gates Forks, fork X X X
carriage
Colour X X X
Bearings/rollers X X X
Finger protection X X X
Lubrication X X X
Machine plate X X X
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Mast system Hydraulic system


Description EPL EPM EPH Description EPL EPM EPH
Mast profile X X X Hydraulic oil level X X X
Slack chain X X X Hoses X X X
switch,
mechanical Couplings X X X
control Pump motor X X X

Steering Hydraulic pump X X X

Description EPL EPM EPH Proportional valve X X X


on/off valves
Servomotor X X X
Steering servo X X X Lift cylinders
unit
Description EPL EPM EPH
Steering wheel/ X X X
steering wheel Cylinders X X X
sensor
Steering gearbox X X X Electrical system

Sliding bearing X X X Description EPL EPM EPH

Lubrication X X X Cables, switches X X X


Contactors X X X
Battery X X X
Drive motor X X X
controllers
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Electrical system Brake system


Description EPL EPM EPH Description EPL EPM EPH
Horn X X X Brake function X X X
Speed Controller X X X Parking brake X X X
Mast sensor/ X X X Brake disc X X X
switch
Fuses X X X WARNING
Battery plug X X X Electrical brake magnet may not be disassembled.

Truck computer X X X
Emergency stop X X X Consumable materials
Hour meter X X X Only consumables (oils, grease, lubricants, etc.) that have been
approved by our genuine spare parts department may be used for
Brake button X X X servicing and maintenance of the truck. See Genuine
Gate switch X X X replacement parts page 80.

Operator X X X
presence sensor Lubrication chart
Key switch X X X
NOTE
Slack chain X X X Servicing and maintenance must be carried out by
switch specially appointed and trained personnel with a good
working knowledge of the function and maintenance of
Wire guidance X X
the truck.
Rail guidance X X
First service shall be performed after 200 h, see First service (200
hours) page 71. Subsequently, service times and lubrication apply
14 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 76

according to figures Fig. 35. Lubrication chart, EPL, page 76 , Fig. Table 6. Components to lubricate, EPL
36. Lubrication chart, EPM TV, page 77 , Fig. 37. Lubrication chart,
EPM DTFV, page 77 and Fig. 38. Lubrication chart, EPH, page 78 . Location Explanation

Lubrication chart EPL A Mast profile - roller surfaces


and slide surfaces
B Gates
C Lift chains, all

A D Mast bearing, support rollers


E Suspension for slack chain
switches
F Hydraulic oil, filter
B
G Battery lock

C H Gear wheel, steering


G

I Gearbox oil
D H

E I

500h
1000h
3000h

Fig. 35. Lubrication chart, EPL


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Lubrication chart EPM


A
F

A
F
G
B

G
C
B
H

H
I
C
E

D 1000h

I 3000h
E

1000h Fig. 37. Lubrication chart, EPM DTFV


3000h

Fig. 36. Lubrication chart, EPM TV Table 7. Components to lubricate, EPM TV and EPM DTFV

Location Explanation
A Mast profile - roller surfaces and slide surfaces
B Lift chains, all
C Gates
D Hydraulic oil, filter
E Suspension for slack chain switches
F Mast bearing, support rollers
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Table 7. Components to lubricate, EPM TV and EPM DTFV (cont'd.) Table 8. Components to lubricate, EPH

Location Explanation Location Explanation


G Break rollers - hose/cable A Mast profile - roller surfaces and slide surfaces
H Gear wheel, steering B Lift chains, all
I Gearbox oil C Gates

Lubrication chart EPH D Hydraulic oil, filter


E Suspension for slack chain switches
F Mast bearing, support rollers
A
F
G Break rollers - hose/cable
H Sliding bearing
G
I Gear wheel, steering
B

H J Gearbox oil
C

D I

1000h
3000h

Fig. 38. Lubrication chart, EPH


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Symbol key lubrication chart


WARNING
Sym- Explanation Sym- Explanation Always switch off the current by pulling out the battery
bol bol plug when changing fuses.
EPM/EPH: Oil filter EPM/EPH:
and air filter, change Hydraulic oil, oil
EPL: Air filter, filter and air filter, WARNING
change change
Does not concern non-insulated electrical connections
EPL: Hydraulic oil without the battery being disconnected for at least two
and air filter, minutes.
change
Gearbox oil, check Gearbox oil,
change Fuses EP
Table 9. Fuses
Grease Only cold store Designa- Heavy Use
version tions current (A)
Applicable in general for the symbols: * Should be changed by an authorised service technician
Unfilled symbol - Control lubrication and lubricate as required. F1* 250 EPM/EPH: Drive motor and
Filled symbol – Change. drive motor controller
F2* EPL: 250 EPL: Regulator/Drive and pump
Fuses motors

General EPM/EPH: EPM/EPH: Pump motor and


300 pump motor controller
WARNING F4 30 Steering; power supply
Fuses should be changed by an authorised service
technician. F5 5 Emergency switch, truck
computer and chain slack
switch; power supply
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Table 9. Fuses (cont'd.) Table 9. Fuses (cont'd.)

Designa- Heavy Use Designa- Heavy Use


tions current (A) tions current (A)
F6 5 EPL/EPM: Option, cold store - F47 5 EPL: Horn and walk beside -
heater LCD display buttons
EPL/EPM: Option, extra 24 V EPM/EPH: Horn, warning lights,
controller cooling fan, various
EPH: Option, extra 48 V sensors
F7 5 EPH: Option, cold store - heater
LCD display
Maintenance instructions
EPL/EPM: Option, extra 24 V
Genuine replacement parts
EPH: Option, extra 48 V
Genuine Parts
F8 5 EPL/EPM: Option: DC/DC, 24 V/
12 V The reliability that we promise is contingent upon using original
spare parts. Only our genuine replacement parts guarantee
EPH: Option: DC/DC, 48 V/12 V correct operation, long life and the right to a warranty.
EPL/EPM: Option, extra 24 V
Basic troubleshooting
EPH: Option, extra 48 V
If the truck does not work after action has been taken in
F18 5 Servo controller, logic supply accordance with the table 10. Basic troubleshooting page 81,
contact an authorised service technician. Further action should
F43 10 Drive and pump controller, logic only be carried out by specially assigned and trained service
supply technicians. If an error code is shown on the operator's display,
F46 5 Vents; Power supply this must be reported to an authorised service technician.
14 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 81

Table 10. Basic troubleshooting Table 10. Basic troubleshooting (cont'd.)

Truck condition Possible cause Action Truck condition Possible cause Action
The truck does not The battery plug is Connect the The truck cannot The truck is not Carry out all the
start not connected battery plug be driven ready for use actions under the
heading "The truck
Emergency stop Release will not start"
not released emergency stop
The presence Stand on the plate
The battery Charge the battery sensor has not at the centre of the
capacity is too low been pressed operator platform.
Fuse defective Change the The safety gates Close the safety
defective fuse are not closed gates
Logged out or Key in the Slack chain switch Activate the lift
ignition in position appropriate has been triggered. function. Inspect
"0" operator ID and chains/slack chain
password or turn switch.
the ignition to
position "I"
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Table 10. Basic troubleshooting (cont'd.) Dismantling and assembling the panels
Truck condition Possible cause Action General
The truck will not The truck is not Carry out all the
lift the load ready for use actions under the WARNING
heading "The truck The removal and refitting of panels and covers should
will not start" be carried out by an authorised service technician.
The presence Press the presence
sensor is not sensor
activated WARNING
Disconnect the main power circuit by pulling out the
The hydraulic oil Check the level
battery plug before the covers are removed.
level is too low and top up the
hydraulic oil
The battery Charge the battery WARNING
capacity is below Take great care in the machinery compartment, e.g. in
20% respect of hot surfaces.
The load is too Reduce the load
heavy Refer to the
maximum WARNING
permitted weight Use of the truck with covers and panels removed is not
on the machine permitted.
plate
14 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 83

Removal and installation of the machine housing cover (EPL) 3 Install in reverse order. Make sure that the machine housing
cover fits in the grooves.

B
Removal and installation of the machine housing cover (EPM
and EPH)

B B

B
A
B C

B C

Fig. 39. Mounting of machine housing cover, (EPL) D

1 Remove the four screws (pos. B).


Fig. 40. Mounting of machine housing cover, EPM/EPH
2 Grip the machine housing cover (pos. A) in the openings on
the sides and lift it straight upwards.
14 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 84

1 Open the battery cover. 4 Fit the screws.

2 Remove the two screws (pos. B) on the upper side of the


machine housing cover (pos. A). Dismantling and assembling wheels
Safety regulations concerning wheel change
3 Grip the machine housing cover "handle" and lift it straight
upwards.
WARNING
4 Install in reverse order. Make sure that the machine housing For safety reasons, we recommend that wheel
cover fits properly in the guides (pos C) on the sides. The changes only be carried out by an authorised service
lower edge of the cover must rest against two screw heads technician.
(pos D) on the carrier (in the middle space between the
carrier and the chassis).
WARNING
Removal and installation of service hatch in driver's platform For optimum performance and so as not to invalidate
(EPL) the warranty, use only our genuine replacement parts!
1 Dismantle the panel by pulling it straight out and lift upwards. Otherwise, we are unable to guarantee stability and
brake function.
2 Assemble the panel by first hooking it on with the heels at the
bottom edge and then pressing it on.
WARNING
Removal and installation of service hatch in driver's platform Take care while lifting and securing the truck with a
(EPM and EPH) block, as there is a risk of crushing injury.

1 Remove the two screws on the service panel’s sides, see


figure Weekly inspection page 67.

2 Pull the panel straight out and lift upwards.

3 Assemble the panel by first hooking it on with the heels at the


bottom edge and then pressing it on.
14 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 85

Adjustment of stabilising lugs (EPH) Check the measurement and adjust if necessary, at each service.

WARNING
This distance is important for ensuring the truck
remains stable. If the distance between the stabilising
lug and floor is greater than 15 mm, the information on
the load limit plate will not be valid.

15 mm

1
2

Fig. 41. Stabilising lug, EPH

1. Unscrew the locking screw so much that the lock washer can
be lifted up and turned to one side.
2. Adjust the stabilising lug.
3. Reassemble the lock washer.
4. Lock the washer with the locking screw.
The correct distance between the stabilising lug and floor is a
maximum of 15 mm.
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND STORAGE 86

Transport, putting into service and fitted with decals warning of this hazard. See also section Truck
modification page 2.
storage
Assembling and putting into service Mast erection (EPM and EPH)
1. Refit the front load wheel pair to their normal positions in the
WARNING upper mounting holes, see figure 42. The load wheel’s
Assembling/dismantling and putting the truck into mounting position page 86 (pos. A).
service may only be carried out by an authorised
service technician.
A
The following actions are to be taken in order to make the truck
ready for use.
• Charge the battery.
• Perform an inspection in accordance with .
• Visually inspect the truck, including the forks, for signs of
damage.
B
• Check that the safety and warning signs are in place and are
legible. See .

Subsequent mounting of radio equipment


If equipment emitting an electromagnetic field, such as radio
transmitters, RFID readers or data collection systems, are
connected after delivery, all such equipment must be CE marked. Fig. 42. The load wheel’s mounting position
Carefully follow warnings and installation instructions from the
A Normal mode B Delivery mode
equipment manufacturer. If there is a risk that the equipment can
harm people, e. g. with medical implants, the machine must be
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND STORAGE 87

2. Check that the operator’s platform is secured for transport


against the outer mast with a load securing strap as shown in
figure Securing for transport (EPM and EPH) page 113. Also
check that the strap is tight.
3. Secure the operator’s platform (initial lift) and the mast with
lifting devices, see figure 44. Lifting points during the raising
of the mast page 88 (pos. A and pos. B).
4. Loosen the mast stay from its delivery position, see figure 43.
Mast in delivery mode, EPM/EPH page 87 (pos. B).

Fig. 43. Mast in delivery mode, EPM/EPH

A Mast stay attachment - C Within the marked area,


"normal" there is a risk of crushing
during mast erection.
B Mast stay attachment –
"delivery"
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND STORAGE 88

A
WARNING
Within the marked area (position C), 43. Mast in
delivery mode, EPM/EPH page 87 there is a risk
of crushing during mast erection.

5. Ensure that the remote control is not fitted under the mast B
(ready for truck delivery), see figure Delivery mode (EPM and
EPH) page 94 (pos. A).
6. Release the screws, washers and shims from the mast. These
shall be used for attachment of the mast.

NOTE
Keep track of the shim placement.

7. Raise the mast slowly, by lifting the mast (Pos B) and holding
back in the operator's platform (Pos A), as in image 44. Lifting
points during the raising of the mast page 88.

Fig. 44. Lifting points during the raising of the mast


NOTE
Ensure that hydraulic hoses and any cables do
not become crushed and damaged, and that they
can move freely while the mast is being raised WARNING
and do not become hooked on parts of the truck, e. It is important to restrain motion from the
g. the battery lock. operator's platform (pos. A) during the raising of
the mast, since the mast may tip over suddenly,
when the mast's centre of gravity is changed due
to a shift in gravitational force.
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND STORAGE 89

8. Loosen the battery lock, see chapter Maintaining and


changing the battery page 28. TORQUE
9. Move the battery to one side, until the mast attachment is Tighten to 279 Nm.
accessible.
10. Place the screws and washers behind the battery without
tightening them. NOTE
On EPM trucks with TV mast and truck width b1=
11. Repeat steps 7-8 on the other side. 970 mm the mast stays must be removed instead.
12. Pry the mast and chassis apart with a crowbar and mount the
shims in between, on both sides of the truck. Ensure that the 16. Mount the machine housing cover, see Removal and
shims are placed on the correct side of the machine. installation of the machine housing cover (EPM and EPH)
page 83.
NOTE 17. Lock the battery in place.
If the shims are misplaced, it causes the wrong
kind of wear on the mast. 18. EPH: Adjust the distance between the stabilising lugs and
floor to a maximum of 15 mm as illustrated in figure 45.
Stabilising lug, EPH page 90. For a full description, see
13. chapter Adjustment of stabilising lugs (EPH) page 85.
TORQUE
Tighten the screws behind the battery to
279 Nm

14. Dismantle the machinery housing, see Removal and


installation of the machine housing cover (EPM and EPH)
page 83.
15. Mount the mast stays with screws, washers and nuts as per 43.
Mast in delivery mode, EPM/EPH page 87 (pos. A).
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND STORAGE 90

24. Switch off delivery mode in the truck computer menu. See the
service manual.
25. Check the truck’s functions according to chapter Daily
inspection (before each shift) page 66.

15 mm Mast lowering (EPM and EPH)


If the truck's total height is higher than what is allowed for the
1 planned transport, it is recommended that the mast is lowered and
2
secured for transport.

WARNING
For safety reasons, we recommend that mast lowering
only be carried out by an authorised service technician.

Fig. 45. Stabilising lug, EPH


The mast is to be secured with the truck's own mast stays, see
image 46. Lowering the platform and mast, EPM and EPH. page 91.
19. Loosen the load securing strap between the operator’s
platform and the mast. NOTE
20. Screw off the upper holder for the load securing strap between EPM trucks with TV mast and truck width b1=970 mm
the operator’s platform and the mast, see Securing for do not have mast stays during normal operation. When
transport (EPM and EPH) page 113 (item A). Make use of the lowering the mast, the truck must be supplied and
lifting eye (item B). secured with mast stays if the truck is to be transported.

21. Disconnect the remote control wiring from the truck.


22. Disconnect the left driving control from the remote control unit.
23. Refit the driving control in the truck. See the service manual.
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND STORAGE 91

4. Connect the driving control to a remote control holder.


5. Connect the remote control holder to the truck with an
extension cable.
6. Secure the outer mast and the operator’s platform against
movement by pulling a load securing strap between them:
a. Install the attachment points (holder and lifting eye) for the
load securing strap according to the picture Securing for
transport (EPM and EPH) page 113 (pos. A and pos. B).
b. Pull a load securing strap through the holder and the lifting
eye as illustrated.
A 7. Secure the operator’s platform (the initial lift) and the mast with
B a lifting device before lowering the mast, see 47. Lifting points
during the lowering of the mast page 93 (pos. A and pos. B).

NOTE
Select lifting device depending on weight, see
Fig. 46. Lowering the platform and mast, EPM and EPH. table Weight page 127.
A Mast stay attachment - B Mast stay attachment –
"normal" "delivery" 8. Dismantle the machine housing cover, see Removal and
installation of the machine housing cover (EPM and EPH)
page 83.
1. Switch on delivery mode in the truck computer menu, see
service manual. 9. Loosen the mast stays by loosening the mast stay attachment
(bolt, nut and washer) on both sides of the truck, see image 46.
2. Dismantling the fork carriage. For methods, see the service Lowering the platform and mast, EPM and EPH. page 91 (pos.
manual or contact authorised service personnel. A).
3. Remove the left driving control according to the service Remount the bolts, nuts and washers in their holes (pos. A).
manual.
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND STORAGE 92

Lift in the initial lift (pos. A) and hold back in the mast (pos. B)
NOTE as per figure 47. Lifting points during the lowering of the mast
This step does not apply to EPM trucks with TV page 93.
mast and truck width b1=970 mm as they do not
have mast stays during normal operation. WARNING
Within the marked area (pos. C) in figure 47.
10. Loosen the battery lock, see Maintaining and changing the Lifting points during the lowering of the mast page
battery page 28. 93 there is a risk of crushing during mast lowering.
11. Move the battery to one side, until the mast attachment is
accessible.
CAUTION
12. Loosen the screws behind the battery for the attachment of the Make sure that the hydraulic hose/hoses, by the
mast. hydraulic pipe on the mast, is/are not damaged
while lowering the mast.
NOTE
Take care of shims, screws and Nordlock washers.
Mark the position of the shims.

13. Repeat steps 10 and 11 on the other side.


14. Press in the battery and lock it in place.
15. Cut off any ties that hold the cabling that runs from the mast to
the machine housing, so the cabling is not damaged when the
mast is lowered.
16. Lower the mast until the stays can be fastened, as per the
image 48. Mast dropped for delivery, EPM/EPH page 93 (pos.
B).
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND STORAGE 93

Fig. 48. Mast dropped for delivery, EPM/EPH

Fig. 47. Lifting points during the lowering of the mast A Mast stay attachment - C In the marked area, there is a
"normal" risk of crushing when
lowering and raising the mast.
17. Secure the stays as per the image 48. Mast dropped for B Mast stay attachment –
"delivery"
delivery, EPM/EPH page 93 (pos. B) by using screws,
washers and bolts, as per the tables in chapter 56 Mounting
the mast stays in the lowered position page 94.
18. Mount the screws for mast attachment in their position in the
mast, and hang the shims on so that they are not lost or
TORQUE mixed up between the sides. Fasten the screws so that they
Tighten the screws to 279 Nm. stay in place during transport.
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND STORAGE 94

19. Move the front load wheel pairs to the lower mounting holes Table 12. EPM DTFV
(pos. B) to achieve better ground clearance during transport. Item Amount
See Mast erection (EPM and EPH) page 86.
M6S M20x75H-8.8 2 pcs. (1/side)
20. EPH: Adjust the stabilising lugs higher if necessary to prevent
them from colliding with loading ramps and suchlike. TBRB 26x45x8 2 pcs. (1/side between mast stay
and chassis side)
21. The truck can now be operated by remote control. For
operating the truck in delivery mode, see chapter Delivery M6M M20-8 2 pcs. (1/side)
mode (EPM and EPH) page 94.

Table 13. EPH DTFV


WARNING
Item Amount
Watch the feet while operating in delivery mode.
M6S M20x75H-8.8 2 pcs. (1/side)
Mounting the mast stays in the lowered position TBRB 26x45x8 8 pcs. (4/side between mast stay
and chassis side)
The screws, washers and bolts which are to be used during the
mounting of the mast stays, in lowered mode, are presented M6M M20-8 2 pcs. (1/side)
below. The amount of washers between stay and chassis (to
create a space between the stay and battery mount) varies
according to the truck model.
Delivery mode (EPM and EPH)
Table 11. EPM TV
The EPM and EPH truck models have a delivery mode that is
Item Amount intended to be used for the delivery of the truck to the customer or
if the truck is to be moved between different facilities. Delivery
M6S M20x75H-8.8 2 pcs. (1/side)
mode is used if the truck's overall height is higher than planned
TBRB 26x45x8 10 pcs. (5/side between mast stay shipment permits. Before the truck can be driven, delivery mode
and chassis side) must be activated in the truck computer. This is either prepared in
production or performed by an authorized service technician.
M6M M20-8 2 pcs. (1/side)
In delivery mode, the mast is partially lowered to save space
during transport and the load wheels are placed in the bottom
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND STORAGE 95

mounting holes to achieve the best ground clearance, see figure 51. stop. This cable is connected to connector X77 behind the service
Truck in delivery mode page 96. Since the operator’s platform is panel.
not accessible, the truck is manoeuvred by remote control.
Before transport, the remote control is placed under the lowered
The remote control unit mast, see figure 51. Truck in delivery mode page 96 (pos. A).
There are instructions for driving a truck in delivery mode, see
figure 50. Driving instructions, delivery mode page 95, which must
be hung securely on the remote control.
C
A

Fig. 49. The remote control unit < 1 sec. 1 sec.

A Holder C Emergency stop


B Left driving control
Fig. 50. Driving instructions, delivery mode

The remote control unit consists of the truck’s left driving control The remote control must be removed from its position under the
(pos. B), which is connected in a holder (pos. A) with emergency mast before operating the truck.
stop switch (pos. C), see figure 49. The remote control unit page
95. The holder also has an adjustable shoulder strap. The remote
control is connected to the truck with an extension cable. Connect WARNING
the wiring between the left driving control wiring and its terminal It is not safe to operate the truck with the remote
(X61) in the truck. The wiring also has a branch for emergency control when it is fitted under the mast.
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND STORAGE 96

Logging into/out of the truck


B
A
Because the keyboard on the truck computer is not accessible
C when the truck is in delivery mode, the icon panel on the remote
control is used. The digits 1-4 are represented by a button on the
icon panel according to figure 52. Icon panel, buttons in log-out
D mode page 96.

1
A

2
E
E
Fig. 51. Truck in delivery mode 3
A Remote control mounted for D Screw
transport
B Shims E Load wheel in delivery mode
4
C Washer

Fig. 52. Icon panel, buttons in log-out mode

NOTE
All shims (pos. B), washers (pos. C) and screws (pos. The code for logging into the truck in delivery mode is '1341' (the
D) should be refitted as necessary for mast erection, code cannot be changed). A short signal sounds every time a key
see chapter Mast erection (EPM and EPH) page 86. is pressed. If the correct code is entered, the system starts up and
the warning lights on the truck start to flash. If an incorrect code is
entered, the horn sounds (a long beep) and the operator must
wait two seconds before a new attempt can be made.
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND STORAGE 97

To log out of the truck press the button for more than one direction) is activated using button and the reverse driving
second. The truck is also logged out after 15 minutes of inactivity
in the delivery mode. This time is fixed and cannot be changed. direction (fork direction) using button .
After logging out, you must wait two seconds before you can log The truck is driven in the selected direction with the steering
into the truck again. wheel on the remote control for as long as the button is depressed.
Driving the truck As soon as the button is released, the truck stops and the parking
brake is activated.
The truck is operated by remote control. The remote has a sticker
that shows the function of the different keys in the logged-out and
logged-in mode, see figure 53. Sticker on the remote control page
NOTE
97. There is also an emergency stop button on the remote
control, see image 57 The remote control unit page 95.

The buttons are monitored at start-up. If the button is depressed


at start-up, the truck cannot be moved until the button is released
and pressed again.
The max speed in delivery position is 1.5 km/h in both directions.
An exception is if the "Boost” function is activated, in which case
the driving speed is increased to 4 km/h for 5 seconds.
The "Boost” function is activated by first activated by holding
down one of the driving direction buttons or and then
activating the “Boost/log out” button (for max. 1 second). When
the "Boost/log out” button is released, the "Boost” function is
activated.
Fig. 53. Sticker on the remote control
NOTE
The driving direction is selected using the two bottom buttons on To activate the “Boost” function, the angle of the drive
the icon panel. The forwards driving direction (drive wheel wheel must be within the range of +/- 10 degrees.
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND STORAGE 98

3 Check the oil level in the hydraulic system by looking at the


NOTE markings on the truck, or alternatively by pushing all the
If Is depressed for longer than 1 second, the truck hydraulic cylinders to their fully extended positions. Top up
will be logged out. the oil if necessary.

4 Check the braking effect on the main brake and parking brake.
After truck delivery
After the truck has been delivered, the authorised service 5 Lubricate the truck in accordance with the lubrication chart.
technician must be called to erect the mast and refit the left driving 6 Disconnect the battery plug.
control. Before the truck can be used, delivery mode must also be
activated in the truck computer.
Actions during storage
If the truck shall be transported further by cargo vehicles, the
remote control must be reassembled with shims, washers and 1 Charge the battery and check the cell electrolyte levels about
screws according to figure 51. Truck in delivery mode page 96. every second month.

Temporarily taking the truck out of service Putting back into service after storage
Storage 1 Clean the truck.

If the truck is to be taken out of service for more than a month, it 2 Clean and charge the battery in accordance with Battery
should be stored indoors in dry and frost-free premises. charging page 25.

3 Check the gearbox and hydraulic oil levels.


Actions before storage
4 Lubricate the truck in accordance with the lubrication chart.
1 Clean the truck.
5 Connect the battery plug.
2 Clean and charge the battery in accordance with the battery
manufacturer's maintenance instructions. 6 Carry out a weekly inspection in accordance with Weekly
inspection page 67.
15 TRANSPORT, PUTTING INTO SERVICE AND STORAGE 99

WARNING
The truck should only be put back into service by an
authorised service technician.
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Safety Regulations WARNING


The authority and obligations of the truck The lifting operator's platform must be in its lowered
operator position when getting in or out.

The truck operator has the authority and the responsibility to


refuse to drive the truck in the following cases: WARNING
• The truck constitutes a clear safety hazard. Climbing on the truck is not permitted.
• The load constitutes a clear safety hazard.
• The truck has been repaired, altered or adjusted without the WARNING
changes being approved by the supervisor.
If the operator's platform cannot be lowered to floor
• The truck operator's physical or psychological condition is such level, do not under any circumstances climb on the
that they can be considered a safety hazard. truck mast or the pallet rack. Instead, contact a
colleague and use climbing aids such as a ladder, a
The operator has the authority to: step ladder or similar. Use the solutions accepted at
• prevent unauthorised persons from using the truck for which the workplace. Ensure that exit can take place without
they are responsible. An unauthorised person is someone who risk. The driver's platform on EPM and EPH can be
has not received permission from the supervisor and/or emergency lowered, see section Emergency lowering
someone who lacks training. of the operator platform (EPM and EPH) page 110.

• prevent anyone from walking or standing under a raised lift,


whether this is loaded or unloaded.
Driving the truck
Getting in and out Driving in public areas
Be careful when getting in and out. Use the handle if one is The truck must not be driven on public roads outside a private
installed and take into account the height difference between the area.
floor and the truck.
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Distance between vehicles the truck or the load within the industrial lift's risk zones. Ensure
that the truck's brakes have been engaged before the industrial lift
Remember that the vehicle in front of you may stop suddenly. is started!
Keep a reasonable distance. Remember that any load on the
forks affects the braking distance.
Floor load
Pinch risk Carefully check notices or other instructions concerning the
maximum floor load or maximum wheel pressure to ensure that
these are not exceeded. For the truck's total weight, see the
WARNING machine plate.
Always be careful when using the truck to be aware of
the risk of pinching, both in respect of the truck
operator and adjacent people. Signalling
Use the signal horn to attract attention.

Passengers
Reduced vision
Passengers are not permitted.
Slow down when approaching crossings and other places where
the line of vision is reduced. Avoid driving in the same direction as
Clearance height the forks if the load in front of you obstructs your sight. Engage a
helper if free vision cannot be attained.
Bear in mind that the truck cannot be used where the clearance
height of an opening is less than the height of the overhead guard, In order to improve vision and facilitate work in the truck, there is
the load or the mast. an optional rear-view mirror.

The truck in an industrial lift NOTE


Accessories on the truck may restrict the view.
The truck can only be driven into an industrial lift if this has been
authorised. Make sure that the capacity of the industrial lift is
never exceeded (the total weight of the truck including the weight
of the truck operator). The operator must be able to escape. Park
inside the lift so that the operator is beside the door. Never place
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 102

Transports The recommended normal manoeuvring site is with the operator


standing at the centre of the operator area with both hands on the
control.

Speed
Adjust the speed according to the floor conditions, the line of sight
and operational safety. Avoid rapid acceleration, sudden braking
and cornering at speed; there is a risk for overturning or that the
load will fall off.

Speed limits
This chapter contains a summary of the speed limits for the
different truck models. For further information, see chapter Speed
restriction based on the steering angle, S3-1 page 21, S3-2
(option EPL) page 21 and S3-2 (EPM and EPH) page 22.
Speed limits EPL
For a standard-equipped EPL the maximum driving speed is 9
Fig. 54. Transport mode km/h up to an operator’s platform lift height of 1200 mm. If the lift
height exceeds 1200 mm, the driving speed depends on the
steering angle (α) of the drive wheel. If the steering angle is less
During normal driving, the truck transport position must be taken than or equal to 10 degrees in any direction, the speed is limited
into account. In transport mode, the operator platform should be to 4 km/h. If the steering angle is greater than 10 degrees in any
lifted a few centimetres from the bottom position. If the truck is direction, the speed is limited to 2.5 km/h. See table 14. EPL,
equipped with wire or rail guidance, the truck may however be standard-equipped truck page 103.
driven in pallet aisles with the operator’s platform raised at a
higher height.
Only drive the truck with covers and housings closed and locked
in place.
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 103

Table 14. EPL, standard-equipped truck Table 15. EPL with increased driving speed 12 km/h (option) (cont'd.)

Lift height, Capacity (kg) Driving speed Lift height, Capacity (kg) Driving speed
operator’s (km/h) operator’s (km/h)
platform (mm) platform (mm)
≤ 1200 1000 9 ≤ 1200 > 700 9
> 1200 1000 4 (α ≤ ±10°) / 2.5 (α > 1200 4 (α ≤ ±10°) / 2.5 (α
> ±10°) > ±10°)

For an EPL with the “Increased driving speed 12 km/h” option the Speed limits EPM
maximum driving speed is 12 km/h up to an operator’s platform lift
height of 1200 mm. If the total weight of the load on the forks plus For a standard-equipped EPM the maximum driving speed
the driver exceeds 700 kg the speed is limited to 9 km/h. If the lift depends on the operator’s platform lift height and the steering
height exceeds 1200 mm, the driving speed depends on the angle (α) of the drive wheel. The speed is reduced as the lift
steering angle (α) of the drive wheel. The speed is limited to 4 km/ height increases and if the steering angle is greater than 10
h if the steering angle is less than or equal to 10 degrees in any degrees in any direction. See table 16. EPM, standard-equipped
direction and to 2.5 km/h if the steering angle is greater than 10 truck page 103. The speed is also limited further by the S3-1
degrees in any direction. See table 15. EPL with increased driving system depending on the steering angle (11-90 degrees in any
speed 12 km/h (option) page 103. direction), see Speed restriction based on the steering angle, S3-
1 page 21.
Table 15. EPL with increased driving speed 12 km/h (option)
Table 16. EPM, standard-equipped truck
Lift height, Capacity (kg) Driving speed
operator’s (km/h) Lift height, Steering angle Driving speed
platform (mm) operator’s (km/h)
platform (mm)
≤ 1200 ≤ 700 12
α ≤ ±10° 11
> 1200 4 (α ≤ ±10°) / 2.5 (α 0-1200
> ±10°) α > ±10° 10
1200-3000 α ≤ ±10° 4.0
3000-8250 α ≤ ±10° 2.5
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Table 16. EPM, standard-equipped truck (cont'd.) speed is reduced as the lift height increases and if the lifted
weight exceeds 400 kg. See table 18. EPM with wire guidance
Lift height, Steering angle Driving speed (option). page 104.
operator’s (km/h)
platform (mm)
Table 18. EPM with wire guidance (option).
1200-8250 α > ±10° 2.5
Lift height, Lifted weight (kg) Driving speed
4500-8250 α > ±10° Drive stop operator’s (km/h)
platform (mm)
For an EPM with rail guidance option, the speed is limited
0-4500 9
depending on the operator’s platform lift height and weight. The ≤ 400
speed is reduced as the lift height increases and if the lifted 4500-8250 6
weight exceeds 400 kg. See table 17. EPM with rail guidance
(option). page 104. 0-3000 9
3000-4500 > 400 6
Table 17. EPM with rail guidance (option).
4500-8250 3
Lift height, Lifted weight (kg) Driving speed
operator’s (km/h) Speed limits EPH
platform (mm)
For a standard-equipped EPH the maximum driving speed
0-4500 11 depends on the operator’s platform lift height and the steering
≤ 400 angle (α) of the drive wheel. The speed is reduced as the lift
4500-8250 6 height increases and if the steering angle is greater than 10
0-1200 11 degrees in any direction. See table 19. EPH, standard-equipped
truck page 105. The speed is also limited further by the S3-1
1200-3000 9 system depending on the steering angle (11-90 degrees in any
> 400 direction), see Speed restriction based on the steering angle, S3-
3000-4500 6
1 page 21.
4500-8250 3

For an EPM with wire guidance option, the speed is limited


depending on the operator’s platform lift height and weight. The
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 105

Table 19. EPH, standard-equipped truck Table 20. EPH with rail guidance (option).

Lift height, Steering angle Driving speed Lift height, Lifted weight (kg) Driving speed
operator’s (km/h) operator’s (km/h)
platform (mm) platform (mm)
α ≤ ±10° 12 0-5000 12
0-1200
α > ±10° 10 5000-7500 ≤ 700 9
1200-10500 α ≤ ±10° 2.5 7500-10500 6
1200-5000 α > ±10° 2.5 0-1200 12
5000-10500 α > ±10° Drive stop 1200-5000 9
> 700
5000-7500 6
For an EPH with rail guidance option, the speed is limited
depending on the operator’s platform lift height and weight. The 7500-10500 3
speed is reduced as the lift height increases and if the lifted
weight exceeds 700 kg. See table 20. EPH with rail guidance For an EPH with wire guidance option, the speed is limited
(option). page 105. depending on the operator’s platform lift height and weight. The
speed is reduced as the lift height increases and if the lifted
weight exceeds 700 kg. See table 21. EPH with wire guidance
(option). page 106.
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Table 21. EPH with wire guidance (option). Risk zones


Lift height, Lifted weight (kg) Driving speed Do not drive near the edges of loading bays, gangways, etc.
operator’s (km/h) where there is a risk of the truck going over an edge. Be careful
platform (mm) when operating close to colour marked risk zones.
0-7500 9
≤ 700 Overturning
7500-10500 6
0-5000 9 EPL

5000-7500 > 700 6 Truck without gates: If the truck overturns, get out and keep away
from it.
7500-10500 3
Trucks with gates: Keep hold of a handle if the truck overturns. Do
not jump!
Driving space EPM and EPH
Ensure that you have sufficient space for the truck – both the Keep hold of a handle if the truck overturns. Do not jump!
operator and the load – in narrow aisles. Narrow door openings
that will not permit two-way traffic must be entered through the
centre of the opening. Remember that the rear of the truck Direction of travel when driving on slopes
requires extra room when turning. Follow the truck paths marked Outrigger trucks
within the driving area. Stand on the presence plate in the middle
of the floor to ensure that your feet are kept inside the outer edge These trucks are always driven unloaded with the forks facing
of the truck while driving. If the truck is equipped with an icon away from the crown of the hill or slope.
panel (option), the presence sensor icon will light if you are not
standing in the middle of the floor. Remember to keep your whole Is always operated on an incline with the forks/load against the
body inside the truck perimeter to avoid crushing injuries. top.

WARNING Awareness!
The pushing of material that is on the floor out of the Always be aware of personnel in the neighbourhood when
way using the truck's chassis is not permitted. operating the truck.
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 107

Safety regulations concerning picking trucks A

Entering and exiting the platform


It is normally not allowed to enter and exit the platform if it is
raised unless specified. B
See also section Getting in and out page 100.

Descent using a lifeline (Option, EPM and EPH)


There may be a life line for descent in emergencies on driver-
lifting trucks with a lift height greater than 3 metres. Always try to
emergency lower the operator’s platform first, see the instructions
for the relevant model of truck. Fig. 55. Location of rescue equipment

Location of rescue equipment A Rescue equipment (Type 1) B Rescue equipment (Type 2)

When emergency lowering of the operator's platform is not


possible, take out the rescue equipment (rescue harness and Rescue equipment (Type 1)
lifeline) which is located in the same compartment as the
instruction manual. See figure 55. Location of rescue equipment 1. Hook the carabiner securely to the overhead guard as shown
page 107. As shown in the figure, there are two types of rescue in the figure 56. Positioning and braking page 108 (pos. A).
equipment (pos. A and pos. B).
2. Fasten the belt under the arms. Tighten the buckle. Put one
hand under the brake (position B), take hold of the line, bend
NOTE the knees and release the hand grip in order to feel the
There is only one type in the compartment. braking effect.
3. Throw the reel onto the floor.
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 108

Fig. 57. Descent using a lifeline


B

5. The lifeline must be changed after use. The lifeline is intended


Fig. 56. Positioning and braking to be used by one person at a time. Unused lifelines must be
replaced after 5 years. No inspection is required if the line is
stored in its proper place.
4. Hold the line in a firm grip as per figure 57. Descent using a Rescue equipment (Type 2)
lifeline page 108 and get out of the platform. Brake the line by
pulling the line underneath the brake. Slide down the line by 1. Climb into the leg loops (pos. A) and ensure that the back strap
gradually releasing the grip on it. (pos. B) is behind your back, see figure 58. Fitting the leg loops
page 109.
WARNING
Avoid sharp edges to prevent the line from being
cut/severed.
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 109

B
A
A

Fig. 58. Fitting the leg loops

2. Position the shoulder straps and adjust to fit, see figure 59.
Positioning the shoulder straps page 109. Fig. 59. Positioning the shoulder straps

3. Hook the line’s carabiner securely to the overhead guard as


shown in the figure 60. Securely hooking the lifeline and
rescue harness page 110(pos. A).
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 110

The lifeline’s system brakes automatically. For additional


braking, hold onto the free line.
7. After use the lifeline must be inspected by the manufacturer.
The lifeline must be inspected once a year by the
manufacturer or by certified personnel.
A Unused line must be replaced after 8 years.

Work surface
The truck is not safe if work is performed outside of the platform
unless the supplier has made adaptations for this.
B
Emergency lowering of the operator platform (EPM and
EPH)
Fig. 60. Securely hooking the lifeline and rescue harness In an emergency situation, an emergency lowering function can
be activated from floor level.

4. Hook the rescue harness securely to the line’s carabiner as


shown in the figure 60. Securely hooking the lifeline and
rescue harness page 110 (pos. B).
5. Throw the rest of the line down to the ground.
6. Slide down the line.

WARNING
Avoid sharp edges to prevent the line from being
cut/severed.
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 111

WARNING
It is important that the emergency lowering valve
is properly tightened, so that the operator's
platform does not lower unintentionally.

A
Towing
No pushing or towing is permitted. Use the truck according to
Foreman’s responsibility page 4.

Fig. 61. Emergency lowering valve, knob People on the operator's platform
Only one person is permitted in the operator platform.
1. Disassemble the motor compartment according to Removal
and installation of the machine housing cover (EPM and
EPH) page 83. Be careful inside the motor compartment. Storage of extra materials in the operator's platform

2. Ensure that no one is underneath or near the platform and that Extra material (such as packing material, empty cartons or similar
nothing is obstructing lowering (for example a pallet rack). items) may not be stored in the operator's platform so that the
presence switch on the floor may be affected by their transport.
3. Carefully open the emergency lowering valve using the black
knob (pos A). The handle is located on one end of the
hydraulic valve, see 61. Emergency lowering valve, knob Drive with raised platform
page 111. Only open it far enough to allow the platform to The view changes when the truck is operated with the platform
lower slowly and in a controlled manner, since the damping raised. Avoid driving in the same direction as the forks if the load
will not be applied in this situation. in front of you obstructs your sight. Engage a helper if free vision
4. When the operator's platform has been placed at the desired cannot be attained.
height, tighten the emergency lowering valve.
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Increased driving speed 12 km/h (option) Securing for transport (EPL)


Truck with fixed forks and the option "Increased driving speed 12
km/h" may only be used with pallets that are released from the
forks in the bottom position. Loads that are not released can
disrupt the weight indication system and therefore require special
solutions on the truck.

Safety gates
All trucks with a lifting height over 1.2 m are equipped with safety
gates that work as fall guards.

WARNING
Standing on the safety gates is not permitted. There is
a risk of injury, and the gates can be damaged.

Chain slack switch


Trucks with operator lift and which have a lifting height of over 1.2
m are equipped with a safety switch that can detect whether there
is slack in the chain that makes lowering the operator platform
impossible. To return full function, the operator platform must be
raised so it is released from the stop. The operator platform must Fig. 62. Securing for transport, EPL
then be lowered and the operator must check that the chains are
intact. If any of the chains are broken or defective in any way, the
truck must be immediately taken out of service and an authorised When a truck is to be transported, it must be secured with load
service technician must be contacted. securing straps in accordance with figure 62. Securing for
transport, EPL page 112. Chocks can be placed against the
chassis in every direction to prevent rolling or sliding.
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 113

During transport, the truck must be secured on the transportation


NOTE vehicle by load securing straps through the straddle legs and
During transportation, the battery is to be disconnected. under the battery cover, see image 63. Securing for transport
EPM/EPH page 113.
If necessary, the operator’s platform can be secured against the
outer mast by pulling a load securing strap through the holder
Securing for transport (EPM and EPH) (pos. A) and lifting eye (pos. B) as shown in figure 64. Securing
for transport of the operator’s platform in the mast, EPM/EPH
Truck with raised mast page 114.

NOTE
Neither the holder (pos. A) nor the lifting eye (pos. B) is
supplied as standard on the truck and must be fitted
before the load securing strap is pulled through.

Blocks can also be placed under the frame on each side, to


prevent rolling/gliding.

NOTE
The battery must be disconnected with the battery plug
if it is sent together with the truck.

Truck with lowered mast


If the total height of the truck is higher that what the planned
transport indicates, it is recommended that the mast is lowered
Fig. 63. Securing for transport EPM/EPH
and secured with the truck's own mast stays, see chapter Mast
lowering (EPM and EPH) page 90.
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 114

Before the mast is lowered, the operator’s platform must be


secured against the outer mast by pulling a load securing strap
through the holder (pos. A) and lifting eye (pos. B) as shown in
figure 64. Securing for transport of the operator’s platform in the
mast, EPM/EPH page 114.
A
NOTE
Neither the holder (pos. A) nor the lifting eye (pos. B) is
supplied as standard on the truck and must be fitted
before the load securing strap is pulled through.

Fig. 64. Securing for transport of the operator’s platform in the mast, EPM/
EPH

The truck is also to be secured in the transport vehicle by the


fastening of load securing straps over the support legs and under
the battery cover, as per the diagram 65. Securing for transport of
the chassis, mast and gates, EPM/EPH page 115.
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 115

NOTE
Load securing straps must not be tensioned against
the mast stay. See figure (pos A).

Additional load securing straps are required to be tightened


according to figure 65. Securing for transport of the chassis, mast
and gates, EPM/EPH page 115:
• Load securing strap (one on each side of the truck) are to be
secured between the lifting eyes on the support legs and round
the outer mast profile (bottom).
• One load securing strap is to be secured round the mast
sections (at the top of the mast).

A
NOTE
Ensure the load securing strap is not around the
hydraulic pipe.
Fig. 65. Securing for transport of the chassis, mast and gates, EPM/EPH
• If the truck is equipped with "Gate interlock" (option), the side
protection gates must be strapped down in the closed position,
Blocks can also be placed under the frame on each side, to
round the operator platform.
prevent rolling/gliding.

NOTE
The battery must be disconnected with the battery plug
if it is sent together with the truck.
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 116

Normal operating conditions local fire insurance determine whether the key is removed from
the ignition or not. Check!
This truck is intended for picking orders. Requirements for
handling and the surrounding according to directions in instruction If the truck is left unused for a prolonged period without it being
book. See Conditions for Use under section Foreman’s recharged, e. g. between two shifts, the battery plug must be
responsibility page 4. disconnected.

CAUTION
Work in hazardous environments Do not block access to fire fighting equipment or fire
doors by parking the truck or placing goods in front of
A truck operating in an area where there is a risk of fire, explosion,
them.
or in any other high risk area, must be specially equipped for the
purpose.

WARNING When lifting the truck


A truck is not normally equipped for these situations. General
The truck must only be lifted using the lifting eyes intended for this
purpose. The figure shows where the permitted lifting points are
Parking located on the truck. The lifting points are marked with a decal
representing a lifting hook.
The truck must not be left unattended other than in specified
parking areas. Parking must always be done on a level floor. The When the truck is to be lifted using a jack, make sure it is secured
forks must be lowered to their lowest position, so that no one can by blocks. The truck must not rest on the jack while work is carried
accidentally trip over them. Always shut down the truck so that it out.
cannot be operated. If the truck has a PIN code, it should be
"logged off" requiring a new code to restart, preventing WARNING
unauthorised use. See section Switching off the truck page 52. If Ensure that all lifting aids are classed for the intended
the truck is equipped with a key-operated ignition switch, the key weight. Weights are specified under section Weight
must be taken out when leaving the truck so that unauthorised page 127.
persons cannot use it. At the end of the shift, the conditions of the
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 117

Lifting points EPL


WARNING
Lifting the truck should only be carried out by an
authorised service technician.

WARNING
If the truck is lifted incorrectly, parts may be damaged A
by being subjected to excessive force.

When lifting the truck


Inspection and preparation
B
• When the truck is lifted using a jack, make sure you secure it
with blocks. The truck must not rest on the jack while work is
carried out. D
• Ensure that straps, wires or chains have a sufficient lifting
capacity before lifting the truck. C E

• Ensure that the drive wheel runs free of the floor before trouble
shooting. Fig. 66. Lifting points EPL

A Lifting the entire truck D Screw mounting at the lifting


point for a jack
B Lifting the entire truck E Location of the screw at the
drive motor
C Lifting the entire truck
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 118

The figure shows where the permitted lifting points are located on 6. Take the screw and place it in the hole in the straddle leg (pos
the truck. The lifting points are marked with a decal representing a D) and pull it towards the narrow part of the hole. Mount the
lifting hook. nut to fasten the operator's platform and the straddle leg
together. The entire nut must be threaded on the screw to
ensure pull on lifting. Tighten the nut manually until
WARNING unnecessary looseness disappears.
The truck may only be lifted in the points indicated.
CAUTION
When lifting the entire truck, one of lifting points A, B or C must be If screws, nuts, threads or attachments on the
used. truck's parts are damaged, they may not be used
If the truck is to be lifted using a jack, the operator's platform must for lifting.
first be attached to the straddle leg with a screw as per below:
1. Take the screw (pos. E) that is located at the drive motor. 7. Next, lift with a jack under the operator platform on the side
that the screw is located on. Secure the truck in its raised
position using blocks before beginning any work.
NOTE
Following service maintenance, make sure to re-
place the screw (pos. E) in the drive motor, as this
protects the sensor.

2. From the operator platform's bottom position, raise the


platform approx. 150 mm.
3. Lift the appropriate side of the floor mat in the operator's
platform.
4. Insert the screw in the hole in the operator platform (pos D)
and tighten a nut from above.
5. Lower the operator platform until the nut has risen about 30
mm.
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 119

Lifting points EPM and EPH The figure shows where the permitted lifting points are located on
the truck. The lifting points are marked with a decal representing a
lifting hook.

B
WARNING
The truck may only be lifted in the points indicated.

B
A When lifting the entire truck, the A lifting points are to be used.
Lifting point B is used for stabilising or lifting of the mast stand only.
While lifting the truck with a jack, the lower front cover is to be
removed by unscrewing it. Then lift from lifting point C.

Taking the truck out of service


C
A If the truck is out of action and cannot be operated from the
operator's compartment using normal driving controls, contact the
supervisor immediately.
A In consultation with the authorised service organisation, the
responsible supervisor must ensure that the move of the truck can
take place in a controlled manner so that there is no risk of an
accident. The truck is to be moved with the aid of another truck
Fig. 67. Lifting points EPM/EPH which has sufficient capacity to a suitable location where it can be
repaired. The truck should be lifted by the specified lifting points,
A Lifting points to lift the entire C Lifting point to lift the whole see section When lifting the truck page 117.
truck. truck with a jack.
B Lifting points for the
stabilisation or lifting of the WARNING
mast stand alone. Ensure that the truck cannot fall over or slide off the
forks while being moved.
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 120

Hanging load Vibrations


The truck is not intended for hanging loads that may swing. Vibration data for truck models (tested in accordance with EN
13059+A1:2008).

Installing the fire extinguisher EPL w,zF = 0.77 m/s², measuring accuracy Cv 0.029
(with operator's platform height 100 mm)
The fire extinguisher is to be installed in a suitable location so that
it is easily accessible without interfering with the view or becoming EPM w,zF = 0.7758 m/s², measuring accuracy Cv
a collision hazard in the case, for example, of severe braking. 0.013 (with operator's platform height 100 mm)
EPH w,zF = 0.83 m/s², measuring accuracy Cv 0.04
WARNING (with operator's platform height 100 mm)
It is not permitted to drill into the overhead guard pillars
or the overhead guard itself.
Overhead guard
For recommended placement, see Other options, operator
Removing the overhead guard from a truck which is equipped with
environment page 15.
one is not permitted.

In the event of accidents Climatic conditions


Report all accidents or incidents immediately to the supervisor. If
The normal operating temperature that the truck is designed for
possible, leave the truck where it is. If possible, take action to
lies within the range of +1° C to +25° C. The highest short term
lessen the damage or harm, especially if there are people hurt.
temperature is +40°C, the lowest short term temperature is -25°C.
Avoid actions that might hinder accident investigation. In general,
If the truck has been specified for use in refrigerated rooms the
you must await the decision of the supervisor.
temperature range for continual operation is extended to -35°C.

Noise/Sound levels Protective shoes


Noise levels at the driving position are lower than 70 dB (A)
Protective shoes must be worn when working with trucks
measured in accordance with European standard EN 12053.
according to applicable national standards.
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 121

Lighting Explanation of symbols


Work lighting facilitates work in poor light conditions. Work lighting
is available as accessory for many models.

Additional units/Trailers
If, after delivery, it is decided to equip the truck with additional
units, towing hitch equipment for trailers or other accessories
which could influence the stability or braking capacity of the truck, Do not stand on
Do not stand under the forks Read and comply
an authorised representative of the truck manufacturer must be with the Instruction
contacted. Before the truck is assembled, it must have been the forks
Handbook before
approved by its manufacturer, see 2 Truck modification page 2. operating the truck.

Safety and warning signs


General

NOTE
There are a number of warning signs on the truck. Crushing risk Valve for manual
Always replace signs that are damaged or missing. between moving lowering of
Only one person is
allowed on the parts platform in the
truck motor
compartment.
16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 122

Locations of safety and warning signs

Fig. 69. EPL, Warning sign inside service cover

Fig. 68. EPL


16 SAFETY REGULATIONS 123

Fig. 70. EPM, EPH


17 DIMENSIONS 124

Table 22. Dimensions EPL


Dimensions
VDI (mm) EPL (Lifting EPL (Lifting
Dimensions EPL height 1200 mm) height 1800 mm)
b1 810 810
b5 450-700 450-700
Wa 1,570 1570
h1 1630 2196
h3 1040 1640
h4 (EPL 1.8)
h4 (EPL 1.2)

h4 2670 3790
h6 2,300 2300
h12
h6
h3

h7 160-1200 160-1800
h1

h8 115 115
h9

h9 723 723
h8
h7
h13

y h12 1200 1,800


l2 l

h13 90 90
l 1,150 1150
Wa

l1 2805 2825
b1

b5

l2 1655 1675
l1
y 1371 1371
17 DIMENSIONS 125

Dimensions EPM Table 23. Dimensions EPM


VDI (mm) EPM TV EPM DTFV
b1 970/1070/1170 1070/1170
b5 450-800 450-800
Wa 1790 1790
h1 h12/2+592 h12/3+637
h3 3285-7185 4885-8035
h4

h4 h12+2140 h12+2160
h12
h3
h6 2356 2356
h6

h7 215-h12 215-h12
h1

h8 175 175
h9

h9 775 775
y
h12 3500-7400 5100-8250
h8
h7
h13

l2 l

Wa
h13 90 90
l 1,150 1150
b1

b5

l1 l2+l l2+l
l2 1903 1982
l1
y 1568 1568
17 DIMENSIONS 126

Dimensions EPH Table 24. Dimensions EPH


VDI (mm) EPH DTFV
b1 1170/1350
b5 450-800
Wa 2020
h1 h12/3+770
h3 5785-10285
h4

h4 h12+2160
h12 h6 2356
h3
h6

h7 215-h12
h1

h8 175
h9

h9 775
y
h13
h8
h7

l2 l h12 6000-10500

Wa
h13 90
l 1,150
b1

b5

l1 l2+l
l2 2139
l1
y 1760
18 WEIGHT 127

Table 27. Mast weight EPM, EPH


Weight
Mast type Mast weight
Weight
EPM - TV- 221 + (96 x Lifting height (h12) in metres)
Table 25. Service weight EPL
mast
Truck Service weight with/without battery* (kg)
EPM - 409 + (91.5 x Lifting height (h12) in metres)
EPL 1450-1600/1000-1150 DTFV-
mast
Table 26. Service weight EPM, EPH EPH - 496 + (97 x Lifting height (h12) in metres)
DTFV-
Truck Battery Service weight without battery mast
(kg) (kg)
EPM - TV- 500-700 1350 + (96 x Lifting height (h12) in
mast metres)
EPM - 500-700 1560 + (91.5 x Lifting height (h12) in
DTFV- metres)
mast
EPH - 890-1125 1830 + (97 x Lifting height (h12) in
DTFV- metres)
mast
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