Counterbalance Drum Lifter Bespoke Handling Equipment Ltd. E-mail: [email protected] Hayle Website: www.sts-handling.com United Kingdom

Only operation manuals written in English are the original instructions, versions provided in any other language then become a translation of the original instructions. 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...

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 whose behalf it is used. In special cases (e.g. leasing or renting) the proprietor is considered th e 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 depalletiser 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...

Section III – Unit Operation 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. Initial Setup and Connecting to Drums Each depalletiser is fitted with a universal drum catch which is adjustable in both height (vertical) and reach (horizontal). This unique adjustability means that each lifter can handle a wide variety of drum types and sizes...

• Lift the rack by operating the pump handle so that the catch rises above the top lip of the drum. • Push the unit forward so that the top hook engages the drum. • Lower the rack slowly by turning the lowering lever anti-clockwise ensuring that the top hook engages over the top lip of the drum and that the bottom toggle secures beneath the drum lip. • The drum is now ready to be lifted. • 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...

Universal Drum Catch Variations The universal drum catch has been designed so that a variety of positions can be used to fit different sized drums. Changing the hole that the top catch is located in increases the reach by a further 10mm by each hole placement. The top hook must always be placed in the shortest possible position. By removing the top pin, the top hook can be turned over so that the sticker is upside down. This gives the top hook a further 5mm of reach. Ensure that the pin is reinserted and secured before lifting. If required, the retractable support pad can be folded out to keep...

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...