Sealey PT2500 Instructions

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1. SaFetY INStructIONS
 DO NOt use a faulty or damaged pallet truck.
 Before using the pallet truck, all parts and working mechanisms
should be checked for wear or damage. Pay particular attention to
the wheels, handle, fork lifting and lowering mechanism. Any
parts found to be worn, damaged or suspect should be repaired
or replaced before the truck is used.
 All repairs must be carried out by an authorised sealey service
agent.
 Personnel who operate the pallet truck and those in the vicinity of
operation should wear safety shoes with reinforced toe caps at all
times.
 never place any part of your body in the lifting mechanism or
under the forks or load.
 DO NOt allow others to ride on the pallet truck.
 DO NOt lift or move unstable or loosely stacked loads.
 take special care when moving long, high or wide loads in order
not to dislodge the load by striking any architectural features,
permanent fixtures, vehicles or people in the area of operation.
 Always ensure that the load is evenly distributed across the forks
with the centre of the load being at the halfway point of the length
of the forks.
 DO NOt overload the pallet truck - refer to the specification for
maximum permitted load.
 If a load is left unattended or if not in use even for a very short
period of time it should be lowered to the ground.
 ensure that the width and length of the forks is correct for the
pallet to be lifted.
 ensure that the pallet truck is sufficiently inserted into the pallet to
lift the full depth of the pallet.
 use the pallet truck on level, flat, hard surfaces.
 the operator of the pallet truck must be physically capable of
controlling the load selected; particularly in relation to stopping a
rolling load.
 When the pallet truck is not in use, lower the forks and park it
where it will not be a hazard.
 the pallet truck is designed for indoor use +5°c and +40°c.
 DO NOt use on sloping or uneven ground and do not attempt to
negotiate curbs, steps or ramps.
2. INtrODuctION & SPecIFIcatION
Introduction. Heavy-duty trucks suitable for warehouse and general
handling duties. Polyurethane, non-marking wheels and tandem
loading rollers with sealed-for-life bearings all round. robust and
durable galvanised hydraulic unit with chromed ram and piston for
resistance to corrosion. single bogey-wheels with drop nose for
smooth pallet entry.
Specification.
Model No.: .............................................................................. Pt2500
capacity:................................................................................... 2500kg
Minimum height: .........................................................................85mm
Maximum height:...................................................................... 200mm
fork length x Width overall:........................................ 540 x 1150mm
fork spread: .............................................................................230mm
3. aSSeMBlY
3.1 Identify the handle pivot pin (5) and tap a roll pin (9) through
one end of it so that it sticks out equally either side.
3.2 Position yourself behind the truck and insert the handle
assembly into the pump casting (see fig.1). Align the pivot
holes at the base of the handle with the pivot holes in the
casting. take the pivot pin and orientate it so that the inserted
roll pin will lie in the groove made for it in the pump casting.
3.3 using a hammer, insert the pivot pin (5) through both
components from right to left. once the pivot pin is in
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position, drive another roll pin through the hole in the other
end of the pivot pin.
3.4
Move the lever control at the top of the handle into it's highest
position and hold it there.
3.5 referring to the inset cross section in fig.1, Insert the chain (2)
with adjusting bolt (6) and nut (8) attached through the hole in
the centre of the pivot pin.
3.6 there is a transit pin just below the main handle pivot which
needs to be removed. lower the handle down so that the
rolling sleeve (3) bears down on top of the piston and remove
the transit pin.
3.7 Move the lever control at the top of the handle into it's lowest
position. then raise the rocking lever plate (7) which sits within
the main casting and move the chain adjusting bolt (6) into the
slot in the end of the plate so that the adjusting nut (8) is now
underneath the plate as shown on the inset cross section in fig.1.
3.8 Apply supplied Company Logo, Instructions, Warnings and
Specification stickers/labels to both sides of pallet truck
apron. See fig.2 for suggested positions.
fig.1
4. aDJuStMeNtS
4.1 the control lever (see fig.2) has three positions as follows:-
rAIse - lever in lowest position.
drIVe - lever in centre position.
loWer - lever held in up position. When released the lever
returns to the drive position.
4.2 If the lever does not work in the prescribed way it can be
adjusted using the nut (8) at the bottom of the adjusting bolt.
(6) which is attached to the chain (2). see fig.1.
4.3 If the truck elevates whilst pumping in the Drive position, turn
the adjusting nut clockwise until the pumping action no longer
raises the truck and the Drive functions correctly.
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Pt2500 Issue no.1 - 19/11/13