ATEX Rated Counterbalance Depalletiser Bespoke Handling Equipment Ltd. E-mail: [email protected] Hayle Website: www.sts-trolleys.co.uk United Kingdom

The unit described in the present operating instructions must be used, operated and serviced in accordance with the present instructions. Any other type of use is beyond the scope of application and can result in damage or injury to personnel, the unit or property. The unit described in the present operating instructions complies with BS EN ISO 17050-1:2010 and the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Foreseeable Misuse of the Unit Personnel must take care when operating the unit. The following actions must be adhered to: • The maximum safe working load (SWL) must not be exceeded. • Do not travel...

Proprietor Responsibilities For the purposes of the present operating instructions the “proprietor” is defined as any natural or legal person who either uses the unit themselves, or on whos e behalf it is used. In special cases (e.g. leasing or renting) the proprietor is considered the person who, in accordance with existing contractual agreements between the owner and user of the unit, is charged with operational duties. The proprietor must ensure that the unit is used only for the purpose for which it is intended and that there is no danger to life or limb of the user and third parties. Furthermore,...

Servicing and repairs All unit parts and consumables are available from STS. The unit must be fitted with original STS parts and consumables unless otherwise stated. Any deviation from non original parts and consumables may result in injury to personnel or damage to the unit and will invalidate the warranty. The operator must never disable, remove or adjust safety mechanisms or switches. The unit should only be serviced and repaired by a competent individual as selected by the company the equipment is intended for use with. Safety devices and warning decals Safety devices, warning decals and...

Personal protective equipment (PPE) PPE must be worn at all times. A minimum of safety shoes must be worn while operating the unit. Safety shoes, safety glasses, protective gloves, hearing protection and protective overalls are to be worn when carrying out servicing, repairs and maintenance. When operating overhead loads, a hard hat must be worn. End user health and safety procedures and best practices should be followed in addition to the above recommendations. Consumables and Parts Environmental hazards Parts and oils must be disposed of in accordance with the relevant environmental protection...

In order to raise the unit safely, including off a pallet, proceed as follows: • The unit must be on a level surface to prevent it from moving accidently. • The lifting gear must only be secured to the points designated for this purpose. • Always use lifting gear with sufficient capacity. • The unit should only be handled by qualified personnel who are trained in using lifting slings and tools. • Do not walk into or stand under a raised unit. • If necessary, secure the unit with guide ropes to aid when lifting the unit. In order to jack up the unit safely, proceed as follows: • The unit must...

Unit Overview

Section II – Unit Description The drum lifter is designed for lifting, lowering and transporting drums around the workplace as well as on and off of pallets. The instructions in this manual should be adhered to at all times, failure to do so could result in minor or serious injury to the operator and/or other personnel. The unit incorporates enclosed, smooth geometry with rounded edges to ensure safe handling of the unit. The unit is fitted with a fully enclosed ram which is operated from the rear of the unit to keep operator’s limbs away from dangerous machinery movement. THE SAFE WORKING LOAD...

IMPORTANT Before using this unit, operators must read and understand this instruction manual. Failure to observe the instructions in this manual will invalidate the warranty. NOTE: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, see ‘Section I - Correct Use and Application' for more information. The depalletiser is fitted with an automatic drum catch which will engage the top lip of the drum as the operator pumps the handle. The unique geometry of the automatic drum catch allows it to engage with a variety of different drum types without the need to adjust. WARNING - DO NOT ROTATE...

• Pump the hydraulic handle to raise the drum to the desired height. • Remove drum from the pallet by slowly pulling the depalletiser away using the steering handle at the rear of the unit. • To place the drum down, simply turn the lowering lever anticlockwise. The rate at which the drum lowers is controlled by the amount that the lever is rotated. • Once the drum is placed on the floor, or another pallet, continue to lower the rack until the catch releases the top lip of the drum. • The depalletiser can now be pulled away from the drum.

The following servicing checklist indicates the operations to be performed and the respective intervals to be observed. Maintenance intervals are defined as: W = Every 50 service hours, at least weekly A = Every 1000 service hours, at least annually • = Standard maintenance interval During the run-in period - after approx. 100 service hours - the owner must check the wheel nuts/bolts and re-tighten if necessary. NOTE: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, see ‘SECTION 1 - Correct Use and Application' for more information. NOTE: Maintenance must only be performed by a...

When trying to locate a fault, proceed in the order shown in the table. NOTE: Troubleshooting must only be performed by a suitably competent individual as decided by the company the equipment is intended for use with. If, after carrying out the following remedial actions, the unit cannot be restored to operation, contact the manufacturer's technical helpline. In order for customer services to react quickly and specifically to the fault, the following information is essential: - Unit serial number - Unit product name - Current location / Company