Product Manual

Rev. 0213 EPT, Manual.doc
Copyright 2013 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 20 of 51
USE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Determine Condition of Floor or Other Supporting Surface: Inspect the floor (or other surface; for example
a parking lot, dock board or dock leveler) 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 EPT to stop
suddenly. A sudden stop can cause the load to shift and the load and truck might tip over.
2. Inspect the EPT & Perform a Functions Test:
Inspection Prior to Use:
ALWAYS inspect the unit before you use it.
Begin the inspection by removing all debris found on the surface of
the forks and the housing, and then:
a. Check the forks for deformation and cracks;
b. Check the floor beneath the truck and the truck itself for leaked hydraulic fluid or battery acid.
DO NOT use the EPT if you discover any damage or abnormalities. Tag the unit “Out-of-Service”
and report the problem[s] to authorized maintenance personnel.
Functions Test:
Verify that the unit works properly. Drive the stacker to a location where the following tests can be performed
without contacting overhead obstructions or items on the ground:
1. Raise the forks to the maximum elevation;
2. Return the forks to the lowest position.
3. Raise the forks, and while raising them, press the E-stop button. The forks should immediately stop
moving. Reset the E-stop by returning the control yoke to either position 1 or 3 (see Operation Step 3
below on this page), and then pull up on the red button.
4. Fully raise the forks, and while lowering the forks press the E-stop. The forks should immediately stop
moving. Reset the E-stop.
5. Drive the EPT in reverse at low speed and while driving press the belly switch. The machine should
immediately move in the opposite direction for ~3 seconds and then stop. Reset the control yoke.
6. Drive the EPT in both the forward and reverse directions for a few seconds.
7. Test the horn (see Fig. 1, p. 9).
8. Verify that the control yoke automatically returns to the vertical position when released (see Operation
Step 3 on this page).
Only use the pallet truck if all mechanisms function normally. If [a] malfunctions occurred, park the
stacker in a safe location, tag it “Out-of-Service” and then report the malfunctions to maintenance personnel.
Operation:
Step 1
: Turn on the power. [See “Power” callout box on p. 9].
Step 2: Pull the red E-Stop button up to disengage the service brake.
Step 3: Tilt the control yoke to the drive position (#2), which is shown
in the photograph to the right.
NOTE: The EPT uses magnetic brakes, which engage when the
handle is in or near either of the neutral positions (1 and 3).
The yoke is designed to automatically return to neutral position #1 after
the handle is released; therefore, the brakes will engage automatically
as well.
Step 4: Rotate the movement control wheel in the appropriate direction to move either forward or in
reverse. [See “Movement Controls” text box and the corresponding photo on p. 9]
1 = Neutral
2 = Drive
3 = Neutral