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E-TUG-HD, Manual

E-TUG-HD SERIES ELECTRIC POWERED TUGGER

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Receiving instructions:

After delivery, IMMEDIATELY remove the packaging from the product in a manner that preserves the

packaging and maintains the orientation of the product in the packaging; then inspect the product closely to

determine whether it sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered during the inspection,

immediately

record a complete description of the damage on the bill of lading. If the product is

undamaged, discard the packaging.

NOTES

1) Complian

ce with laws, regulations, codes, and non-voluntary standards enforced in the location where

the product is used is exclusively the responsibility of the owner/end-user.

VESTIL is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either:

Instructions in this manual; or b) Information provided on labels affixed to the product.

Neither is Vestil

responsible for any consequential damages sustained as a result of failing to exercise sound judgment

while assembling, installing, using or maintaining this product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE TABLE OF FIGURES

PAGE

Safety Principles

Product Introduction 2

Safety Guidelines

Removing EPT from Pallet

Functions Tests 4

Lifting & Transporting

Loads Batteries & Charger

6 - 7

Troubleshooting

8 - 11

12 - 13

VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.

2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703

Telephone: (260) 665-7586 -or- Toll Free (800) 348-0868

Fax: (260) 665-1339

www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: sales@vestil.com

FIG. 1 Function Controls, Gauges, & Safety Features

Maintenance &

Inspections MarkingsWa

Warranty

Summary of content (15 pages)

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E-TUG-HD, Manual VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP. 2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703 Telephone: (260) 665-7586 -or- Toll Free (800) 348-0868 Fax: (260) 665-1339 www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: sales@vestil.
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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION E-TUG-HD, Manual Thank you for purchasing Electric Tugger (“E-TUG-HD,” “Electric Powered Tugger,” “truck,” or “unit”) offered by Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (“Vestil”). Our Electric Tuggers are durable, high-quality products that combine safety features and low-maintenance mechanisms. Despite the product’s relatively simple mechanics, all personnel must familiarize themselves with the safe operation instructions provided in this manual.
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E-TUG-HD, Manual SAFETY GUIDELINES Failure to read and understand the instructions included in this manual before using or servicing the pallet truck constitutes misuse of the product. Study the entire manual before you use the tugger for the first time and before each subsequent use. Read the manual to refresh your understanding of the safe use and maintenance procedures. If questions remain after you finish reading the manual, contact Vestil for answers.
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E-TUG-HD, Manual FIG. 1: Function Controls, Gauges, and Safety Features BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE: The battery charge gauge Handle indicates the status of the battery. It is located on top of the main body and to the center of the machine cover. As the battery discharges, display line shifts from right to left. slow/fast speed switch Always check the gauge before using the device; make sure that the battery is charged before using the tugger.
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E-TUG-HD, Manual USE INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Determine Condition of Floor or Other Supporting Surface: Inspect the floor or other surfaces prior to use. The supporting surface must be smooth and dry so choose a route that avoids obstacles, spills, and surface damage. Casters might become stuck in gaps or cracks in the surface, which could cause the tugger to stop suddenly. A sudden stop can cause the load to shift and the load and truck might tip over. 2.
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E-TUG-HD, Manual Lifting and Transporting Loads: DO NOT operate the tugger until you read AND understand every instruction. If you do not understand an instruction, contact Vestil for clarification. To reduce the possibility of sustaining or causing serious personal injuries, ALWAYS: 1. Make sure that all other persons clear the area while you use the E-TUG. 2. Apply the fork truck operation and lifting practices learned during your operator training, and applied by your employer.
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A proper storage location is one where the unusedtugger will not: E-TUG-HD, Manual 1. Interfere with or obstruct traffic or other operations; 2. Be exposed to corrosive chemicals or water, either as a consequence of weather or of worksite conditions. Copyright 2021 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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E-TUG-HD, Manual TROUBLESHOOTING: Before performing any corrective action described in the following table, block the drive wheel off of the ground. Contact Vestil for problems at time of installation, or for any problems not addressed below. Problem: Possible cause(s): Action: Unit does not respond to movement controls (does not move either forward or in reverse). Battery voltage low (battery charge lower than 17 Volts) Charge batteries. Bad batteries; load test batteries and replace if necessary.
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E-TUG-HD, Manual Problem: Possible cause(s): Action: Unit will not go forward, or reverse. Broken wire, or loose connection, bad motor controller. Locate Pin 6 on Molex connector at the motor controller. Try to drive the unit in forward, there should be 0 to 5 volts (5V is full throttle) at this pin. If there is voltage at pin 5, and 24 volts on either pin 11, or 12 and the unit does not move, the motor controller may be bad.
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E-TUG-HD, Manual Problem: Possible cause(s): Action: Unit will not go forward; the belly switch functions; reverse works. Broken wire, or loose connection, bad motor controller Locate Pin 11 on Molex connector at the motor controller. Try to drive the unit in forward, there should be 24 volts at this pin. If there is voltage and the unit does not move, the motor controller may be bad. If there is no voltage, trace the wiring back towards the tiller head and check voltage on each side of connectors.
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E-TUG-HD, Manual Problem: Possible cause(s): Action: Unit will not reverse; belly switch does not function; forward ok Broken wire, or loose connection, bad throttle assembly, bad motor controller. Locate Pin 12 on Molex connector at the motor controller. Try to drive the unit in reverse, there should be 24 volts at this pin. If there is voltage and the unit does not move, the motor controller may be bad, consult factory.
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E-TUG-HD, Manual Maintenance and Inspections: According to ANSI B56.1, the tugger is a “motorized hand truck” (MHT). For this type of truck, only trained, authorized persons should perform inspections or maintenance. Inspections: ALWAYS review the following warning messages and procedures BEFORE inspecting the MHT. DO NOT use the tugger if an inspection reveals structural damage.
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E-TUG-HD, Manual Step 1: Tag the MHT, “Out of Service.” Step 2: Complete an every use and a monthly inspection. If deformity, corrosion, rusting, or excessive wear of structural members is present, DO NOT use the MHT. Contact Vestil for instructions. Step 3: Remove any dirt or other matter from the forks and other surfaces. Step 4: Perform all other necessary adjustments and/or repairs, but DO NOT modify the truck.
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E-TUG-HD, Manual LIMITED WARRANTY Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (Vestil) warrants each model of E-TUG-HD to be free of defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. Our warranty obligation is to provide a replacement for a defective original part (a part used to make the product as shipped to the warrantee) after we receive a proper request for warranty service.
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E-TUG-HD, Manual MARKINGS: Only use the lifter if ALL labels are readable and undamaged. Contact Vestil for replacement labels if necessary, and DO NOT use the pallet truck until all replacement labels are affixed to the device. Proper label placement is shown below: Label #220 Label #527 Label #295 Label #208 Copyright 221 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.