User Manual

Operating Instructions

Rotators
Note: Carefully read the manual before use
 Table of Contents
Preface........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Manual information............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Information on the rotating plates.................................................................................................................................................. 4
Data for EC certification of truck/equipment unit...................................................................................................................... 5
Safety information................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety regulations.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Plates and safety symbols................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Installation................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Lift version (PRC.T)...............................................................................................................................................................................13
Load take-up..........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Load handling.......................................................................................................................................................................................16
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................................................17
Preface
This manual provides you with all the information necessary for the use and maintenance of your
equipment. Its efficiency and lasting wear depends on effective maintenance and the care taken in its use.

TVH is at your disposal to provide any information regarding operation and providing original spares to
ensure perfect adaptation in the event of replacement.

Before leaving the production factory, this specific model has been subjected to stringent trials to ensure
maximum reliability.

Check to ensure that the equipment has not been subjected to structural damage that may jeopardize its
functionality and safety.

The technical information provided in this manual is the property of TVH and is confidential in nature:
therefore even partial diffusion or reproduction of this manual is prohibited.

All partial or total reproduction of the written matter, organization, paging, symbols of the text and
illustrations contained in this manual are prohibited by law.

The subject matter of this manual is that specifically required by the “EC 89/392 Machine Directive” and
subsequent amendments.

In all communication with the manufacturer or retailer always cite the information indicated on the
identification plate.

! The residual capacity of the equipment-lift truck must be certified by the lift truck constructor.

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 Information Section
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Information provides a general
the rotating information on the equipment.
plates
The rotating plates of the PRC series are available in various standard models with
capacities of between 1000 and 5000 kg. The rotating plates can, on specific request,
be fitted with lateral lift (PRC.T).
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The operator will control the rotating plate from the driver’s seat of the lift truck.
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I n the event of the scrapping of the equipment it must be disposed of in adequate
dumps in compliance with current regulations. Collect any exhaust oils in special
In the specific case the assembly
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rubber or plastic parts from the rest of the material. Parts exclusively made of plastic,
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Information Section
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Data Data
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provides the wording that appears on the warning labels used on the equipment.

Installation Section:
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equipment operational.
In the specific case the assembly of the side shifter on the lift truck.
1 - Equipment name

2 - Serial no.

Function
3 - YearSection:
of construction
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4 - Equipment capacity
procedure.
5 - Centre of gravity of the load to which the equipment capacity refers
1 Equipment name
6 - Equipment
2 Serial no. weight
Maintenance Section:
3 Year of construction
The 7 - Equipment thickness from the fork-carrier plate to the load support carriage
maintenance
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9 Maximum pressure on equipment entry

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Safety Section
Safety Section:
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Safety provides a list of all the basic precautions to be taken to guarantee saf
Information
provides the wording that appears on the warning labels used on the equipment.
Failure to comply with the basic safety norms of precautions may lead to accidents during operation,
maintenance or repair of the equipment. It is often possible to avoid accidents by recognizing potentially
dangerous situations before they occur. The operator must be away of potential dangers and possess the
training, competence and the equipment necessary to correctly carry out his work.
Installation Section:
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Improper use of the equipment during operation or maintenance may be damaging and cause serious
equipment operational.
accidents.
In the specific case the assembly of the side shifter on the lift truck.
Do not use the equipment or undertake maintenance until all the instructions have been read and
understood.

Function Section:
The safety precautions and warnings are indicated in the manual and on the equipment by means of visual
This section
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The safety messages are displayed with the following symbols:

Maintenance Section:
The IMPORTANT messages are displayed before procedures which, if not observed, may
The! maintenance section
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operator.
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WARNING messages provided.
displayed before messages which, if not observed, may cause
damage to the equipment.

TVH cannot envisage each possible circumstance that may result in danger. Therefor the
warnings given in this publication and which appear on the equipment are not exhaustive.
In the event that equipment, procedures, work methods or working techniques are used that
are not specifically advised by TVH, it is necessary to make sure that there is no danger to the
operator or other people.

The information, specifications and illustrations in this publication are based on the information
available at the time of preparation.

 As well as the safety regulations described in this section please take note of all the
information provided in the manual of the lift truck onto which the clamps are to
be mounted.

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This section provides a general information on the equipment.
Safety cautions
CAM S.r.l. cannot under any circumstances be made responsible for accidents or damage resulting Safety Section
Safety
Safety Section:
from the use of the equipment by inadequately trained personnel or if inappropriate use has been
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NOT INTENDED FORusing

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Installation Section:
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event of injury under immediatelyon the
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medical assistance.
In the event of injury caused by oil escape under pressure, immediately seek medical assistance.
The equipment is complete with warning plate; disposal and non-respect of these plates may result
in serious injury.The equipment is complete with warning plate; disposal and non-respect of these plates may
Function Section: result in serious injury.
In the event of non-envisaged workmanship or intervention, or following a procedure different to
This section inprovides
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Before beginning any undertaking

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any other operations on the equipment,
or other operations switch switch
on the equipment, off theofflift
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truck and remove the key from the board.
truck, pull the hand brake and remove the key from the panel.
Maintenance Section:
Use tools and equipment suited to the work to be undertaken.
The
Do maintenance section is a guide to the care of the equipment. This section illustrates
Use tools and equipment suited to the work to be undertaken. Do not rest any tools or equipment
not rest any tools or equipment on any
on any part of the machine. part of the machine.
dismantling and reassembly procedures for those parts that require maintenance. M
Do not use the side shifter
use for any otherplate
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usesthat have been intended.
frequency indications
Do not arerotating
the also provided. other than those intended.

Do not use the truck unless

Do not in perfect
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in perfect

Do not use the truck to transport people.

Never exceed the maximum consented capacity.

Do not use the truck to transport people.
Do not undertake maneuvers whilst the truck is moving.
Safety section
Do not exceed the maximum capacity as indicated on the identification plate.
Safety
Do not leave the truck unguarded without having firstly lowered the load to the sectionpulled
ground,
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the hand brakewhilst the truckoff
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motor.

Do not leave theStanding

truck unguarded
under the without havingforbidden.
load is severely firstly lowered the load to the ground, pulled the
hand brake and switched
Standingoff the motor.
under the load is severely forbidden.
Never pass the arm through the upright. Remain inside the driver’s cabin. Approach ramps or
Standing under the load is severely forbidden.
Never pass the arm through
climbs the upright.
backwards. Driving Remain
downhillinside theload
with the driver’s cabin.
in front reduces load stability.
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Never pass the arm through the upright. Remain inside the driver’s cabin.
Lift the load to be transported 8” (200mm) from the ground and do not proceed without having
traversed backward.

Approach ramps
Transportation or climbs backwards.
of non-permitted Driving downhill with the load in front
material is forbidden.
reduces load stability. 7
Approach ramps or climbs backwards. Driving downhill with the load in front
Lift theload
reduces loadstability.
to be transported 200 mm from the ground and do not proceed without having
This section provides a general information on the equipment.

Safety Section
Safety section

Safety plates
Safety Section:
and symbols
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Self-adhesive stickers with safety symbols and/or messages are applied to the equipment. These
provides pages
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precise location the warning
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nature of the used
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to the equipment.
These pages explain their precise location and the nature of the danger.

IMPORTANT!
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IMPORTANT!
Make nafta orallpetrol.
sure that the safetyReplace
messages are legible. Clean using a cloth, soap the
and water. Do not
Installation Section:
not use solvents,
use solvents, nafta or petrol.
damaged stickers asking constructor for new
ones. If the part to be replaced bears a sticker, ensure that a new sticker is applied to the
The installation section indicates al the operations to be undertaken by the customer t
Replace damaged stickers asking the constructor for new ones.
new part. If the part to be replaced bears a sticker, ensure that a new sticker is applied to the new part.
equipment operational.
In the specific case the assembly of the side shifter on the lift truck.

Function Section:
This section provides information for the operators in order to correctly carry ou
procedure.

Maintenance Section:
The maintenance section is a guide to the care of the equipment. This section illustrates
dismantling and reassembly procedures for those parts that require maintenance. M
frequency indications are also provided.
1 - Important: carefully read the manual before using the equipment and undertaking the
maintenance operations.
Important: carefully read the manual before using the equipment and undertaking the
1 
2 - Important: risk of limb crushing.
maintenance operations.
3 - Important: pressurized liquids.
2 Important: Risk of limb crushing.

3 Important: pressurized liquids.

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provides the wording that appears on the warning labels used on the equipment.

Installation Section
Installation
Installation Section:
The installation section indicates al the operations to be undertaken by the customer t
equipment operational.
The equipment functions according to the technical parameters envisaged providing that it is correctly
mounted on the lift truck.
In the specific case the assembly of the side shifter on the lift truck.
Before installing a careful visual check must be made in order to make sure that no damage has occurred
during the transportation and handling stage. In the event that one or more components are found to be
damaged it is necessary to notify TVH, and agree on the measures to be taken.
Function Section:
This section provides information for the operators in order to correctly carry ou
procedure.

Maintenance Section:
The maintenance section is a guide to the care of the equipment. This section illustrates
dismantling and reassembly procedures for those parts that require maintenance. M
frequency indications are also provided.

• Remove the lower jaws from both sides.

Important!

Before lifting the equipment make sure that
the lifting device (ropes, cables, hooks, etc.) are
adequate for the weight of the equipment (see
identification label).

Check the stability of the equipment before lift.

• Harness and raise the lift as shown in the diagram.

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provides the wording that appears on the warning labels used on the equipment.

Installation Section
Installation Section:
The installation section indicates al the operations to be undertaken by the customer t
equipment operational.
In the specific case the assembly of the side shifter on the lift truck.

Function Section:
This section provides information for the operators in order to correctly carry ou
procedure.

Maintenance Section:
• Position the rotating plate alongside the lift truck.
The maintenance section is a guide to the care of the equipment. This section illustrates
dismantling and reassembly procedures for those parts that require maintenance. M
frequency indications are also provided.

• On mounting the rotating plate it is necessary to insert the stop A positioned on one of the two upper jaws
inside the slot B positioned at the side of the plate of the lift truck. Centrally position the rotating plate on
the plate of the fork lift truck.

Screw Driving Torque

Dimension Ft. - Lbs. Nm
M8 19 25
M10 36 48
M12 63 85
M14 96 130
M16 148 200
M20 295 400

• Lift the rotating plate lifting the lift truck plate and position the two lower blocking jaws securing them
with the relative bolts.
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provides the wording that appears on the warning labels used on the equipment.

Installation Section
Installation Section:
The installation section indicates al the operations to be undertaken by the customer t
equipment operational.
In the specific case the assembly of the side shifter on the lift truck.

Function Section:
This section provides information for the operators in order to correctly carry ou
procedure.
• Loosen the screws and remove the four blocks indicated in the diagram.

Maintenance Section:
The maintenance section is a guide to the care of the equipment. This section illustrates
dismantling and reassembly procedures for those parts that require maintenance. M
frequency indications are also provided.

• Loosen and remove the two socket head screws positioned at the sides of the rotating plate.

• Lift and insert the first fork from the left side and the second fork from the right side of the rotating plate.
Move the two forks inwards centering them on the equipment.
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provides the wording that appears on the warning labels used on the equipment.

Installation Section
Installation Section:
The installation section indicates al the operations to be undertaken by the customer t
equipment operational. Insert and secure the safety socket head screws previously
In! the specific case the assembly
removed offrom
the both
side sides.
shifter
Thison
is athe lift truck.
precaution to prevent
the accidental escape of the forks.

Function Section:
This section provides information for the operators in order to correctly carry ou
procedure.

Maintenance Section:
The maintenance section is a guide to the care of the equipment. This section illustrates
dismantling and reassembly procedures for those parts that require maintenance. M
frequency indications are also provided.

• Once the forks are positioned they must be secured by inserting and blocking the previously removed
safety blocks on the sides of each fork.

• Make necessary hydraulic connections.

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provides the wording that appears on the warning labels used on the equipment.

Installation Section
Installation
Lift Section:
version (PRC.T)
The installation section indicates al the operations to be undertaken by the customer t
equipment operational.
In the specific case the assembly of the side shifter on the lift truck.

Function Section:
This section provides information for the operators in order to correctly carry ou
procedure.

• Remove the lower jaw of the block and hitch the equipment, centering it on the upper part of the plate
Maintenance
positioned on theSection:
lift truck.
The maintenance section is a guide to the care of the equipment. This section illustrates
dismantling and reassembly procedures for those parts that require maintenance. M
frequency indications are also provided.

• Position and secure the blocking jaw (A) using the two screws as indicated in the diagram. Make the
hydraulic connections.

• Bring the rotating plate alongside the lift truck.

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provides the wording that appears on the warning labels used on the equipment.

Installation Section
Installation Section:
The installation section indicates al the operations to be undertaken by the customer t
equipment operational.
In the specific case the assembly of the side shifter on the lift truck.

Function Section:
This section provides information for the operators in order to correctly carry ou
procedure.

•Maintenance
Insert the two upper Section:
jaws, complete with runners, of the rotating plate into the slide guide present on the
plate of the lift truck.
The maintenance section is a guide to the care of the equipment. This section illustrates
dismantling and reassembly procedures for those parts that require maintenance. M
frequency indications are also provided.

• Lift the rotating plate raising the plate of the lift truck and position the two lower sliding jaws securing
them with the relative bolts. Remove the four blocks, the two socket head screws and insert the forks.
Reposition the safety rods and the socket screws, make the hydraulic connections (as described in the
previous pages).

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In the specific case the assembly of the side shifter on the lift truck.

Function Section
Function
Load grip Section:
This section provides information for the operators in order to correctly carry ou
procedure.
Before starting work operate the truck levers to check the correspondence with
each separate function.

Before lifting a load operate the forks several times in order to release the air from the circuit.
Maintenance Section:
The maintenance section is a guide to the care of the equipment. This section illustrates
dismantling
Beforeand
usingreassembly procedures
the rotating plate carefully readfor those parts
the instructions of thethat require
lift truck manual.maintenance. M
frequency indications are also provided.

• The load must be taken up by the fork and positioned against the lift body and not towards the
tips of the lifting forks.

• The forks must be distanced inside the pallets.

After having taken up the load always center the arms. (If lift devise present)

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In the specific case the assembly of the side shifter on the lift truck.

Function section
Function Section
Function section
Function
Load Section:
handling
ThisLoad
section provides information for the operators in order to correctly carry ou
Load handling
procedure.handling
Do not run with non-centered load (tending towards the left or right).
Do not run with non-centered load (tending towards the left or right).
Do not run with non-centered load (tending towards the left or right).
Make sure that the loads are not free to move, they may fall and cause accidents.
Makethat
Make sure surethe
thatloads
the loads arefree
are not not to
free to move,
move, theythey
maymay fall cause
fall and and cause accidents.
accidents.
Do not lift the loads, take into account the height of the working environment.
Maintenance
Do notDo
liftnot
thelift theSection:
loads, loads, takeaccount
take into into account the height
the height of working
of the the working environment.
environment.
The maintenance section is a guide to the care of the equipment. This section illustrates
dismantling and reassembly procedures for those parts that require maintenance. M
frequency indications are also provided.

- When moving with the lift truck, lift the load 200 mm from the ground and the mast in backwards
• When- When
movingmoving with
with the liftthe lift truck,
truck, lift thelift
loadthe8”load
(200200
mm)mm from
from thethe groundand
ground andtraverse
the mastbackwards.
in backwards
position.
position.

- To unload, firstly bring the upright to a vertical position and then slowly lower the forks.
- To unload,
• For unloading firstly
firstly bring
bring thethe upright
upright toto a verticalposition
a vertical positionand
andthen
thenslowly
slowlylower
lowerthe
the forks.
forks.

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procedure.

Maintenance Section
Maintenance Section:
The maintenance section is a guide to the care of the equipment. This section illustrates
Maintenance
dismantling and reassembly procedures for those parts that require maintenance. M
frequency indications are also provided.
In the event of problems or if operations are to be undertaken that are not specifically described
in this manual consult TVH or the retailer.

Before carrying out maintenance on the grippers remove the key from the control panel of the
truck to avoid any accidental movement, pull the hand brake and operate the level to eliminate
hydraulic pressure.

For safety reasons arbitrary adaptations or modifications to the equipment are prohibited.

Daily
• Check the load retaining potential.
• Check that there is no oil leakage from the pipes, connections or cylinders.

Weekly
• Check that all the screws are well tightened and check the truck attachment jaws.

Monthly
• Undertake complete lubrication, lubricating the three points indicated in the diagram below
using the special lubricator.

Do not use grease containing molybdenum bi-sulphide for lubrication.

Every 200 hours (version PRC.T only)

• Lubricate the slide runners.

Every 2000 hours (version PRC.T only)

• Check the wear of the jack seals and replace if necessary.

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Olathe, KS 66062

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