Product Manual
Z41322A7 - Rev B
PHT-800#
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Table 2: Troubleshooting Procedures
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
Drum Truck will not run. Motor not getting power Ensure key switch is on. Check battery gauge, if
battery charge is low, connect charger to appropriate
power source.
Blown Fuse Check fuse located on control panel. Replace if blown.
Failed switch or wiring Check indicator LED on control panel. If ashing, see
Table 5 on following page for code information.
Failed Electric Motor Check indicator LED on control panel. If ashing, see
Table 5 on following page for code information.
Hand Brake not stopping
truck.
Brake bands not tensioned
properly
See page 10 for instructions on how to properly adjust
brake tension.
Drum truck is overloaded Remove overload; 800 lbs maximum capacity.
The Powered Hand Truck is equipped with an LED Indicator light that will display fault codes if
a problem occurs. See Table 5 below for fault code information and possible causes.
Use this table as a guide when troubleshooting problems and contact Valley Craft for
additional information.
Table 3: Indicator LED Fault Codes
LED Codes Sequence Explanation
LED o - No power or damaged controller.
LED Solid On - Unit Operational; No faults.
1,1 Thermal Cutback Excessive Load on Truck; Operating in Extreme
Environment.
1,2 Throttle Fault Throttle Input Wire open or shorted; Throttle damaged.
1,3 Speed Limit Pot Fault Speed Limit pot wires broken or shorted.
1,4 Under voltage Fault Battery Voltage <17V; Battery Connection Bad or
Damaged.
1,5 Over voltage Fault Battery Voltage >36V; Vehicle Operating with charger
attached.
4,1 Current Sense Fault Short in motor or in motor wiring.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures
The Powered Hand Truck is a quality product that is designed and manufactured to provide
prolonged service under normal operating conditions. If troubleshooting is required, it
should be performed only by qualied personnel who are familiar with the equipment.
Troubleshooting procedures are shown in Table 2.