Product Manual

Z41322A7 - Rev B
PHT-800#
10
Operating Procedures Continued
• Adjusting the brake bands
Valley Craft’s Powered Hand Truck is equipped with a band braking system on
both drive wheels. When the hand brake is activated, both brake bands clamp
down on the drive wheel hubs, causing the truck to slow and stop.
Over time, with use and wear, the band brake tension may need to be adjusted to
ensure proper stopping power.
To adjust the brakes:
1. Unload the drum truck.
2. Safely tip the truck over so the drive wheels are o the ground and you have access
to the brake bands.
3. There are two methods to adjust the band brake tension; a combination of the two
is typically recommended.
A. The rst method is to adjust the hand brake cable length.
I. Loosen the nut and remove the bolt securing the brake cable clevis.
II. Screw or unscrew the brake clevis to adjust the cable length as
needed.
III. Re-attach the brake clevis.
B. The second method is to adjust the brake band diameter.
I. Loosen the nut on the eccentric brake bolts. (Both Drive Wheels)
II. Turn the eccentric brake bolts to adjust the band brake diameter.
III. When tensioned properly, re-tighten the nuts to x the eccentric
bolts in place.
4. Tip the truck back onto its wheels and test brake tension; repeat one or both meth-
ods if necessary.
CAUTION
Always check that the band brakes on both drive wheels are tensioned
evenly before loading the drum truck. Failure to do so can cause unsafe
tracking of the drum truck.
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• Charging the Batteries (Built in Charger)
1. Turn the key on the control panel to the ‘OFF’ position.
2. Plug a grounded extension cord into the built-in receptacle on control box.
3. The powered hand truck will charge automatically.
4. Once batteries have charged, the extension cord can be removed, and the unit
returned to service.