STSOperating InstructionsDPC01-R500Counterbalanced Powered Drum Lifter With Automatic Drum Catch 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 all relevant directives and standards. 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 with a raised load 500mm...

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 DPC01 is a three-wheeled electric power-driven drum lifter with electric powered hydraulic lift and an automatic drum catch. It has been designed for use with a variety of steel or plastic drums. 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 (SWL) OF THIS UNIT IS STATED ON THE UNIT TEST PLATE THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON FLAT...

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. • Check the whole of the outside of the unit for signs of damage and leaks. Any damaged hoses must be replaced immediately. • Check the unit for visible signs of damage such as cracks, bent or severely worn parts. • Check all wheels for damage. • Check that the markings and labels are present, clean...

- Park the unit securely close to a 230V charging outlet. Procedure • Ensure unit is turned off. • Plug the charging cable into the socket on the control box.

NOTE: The battery condition meter only measures voltage in a no-load situation. Under load the battery condition reading may differ. This means it can only be used as a guide to the battery status. It is possible that the unit will stop working before the battery condition meter reads 0%. For this reason, it is a good practice to keep the unit fully charged at all times when possible. Do not allow the batteries to be left in a discharged state as permanent damage can be caused to the batteries. The unit is supplied with the following batteries as standard: When replacing batteries, refer to the...

- If loaded, the load must not exceed the unit's capacity. - If loaded, load undamaged. - Load at correct height for transport (< 500mm). - Flat and level ground conditions. - Batteries charged. • Pull back on the tiller handle to activate the drive, use the throttle to control forwards and backwards movement. The further the throttle is rotated, the faster the unit will go. If the operator releases the throttle the unit will stop. If the tiller is moved into the vertical or horizontal position the drive is disabled; this is a safety feature. • The unit can then be manoeuvred to the desired location....

- Good ground conditions. - If loaded, the load must not exceed the unit's capacity. - If loaded, load undamaged. - If loaded, load clamped correctly. - Batteries charged. • The lift and lower buttons on the unit move the carriage up and down when pressed. • If the operator releases the lift or lower buttons at any stage, the carriage will stop at its attained height. • There is a red emergency stop on the top of the control panel. To stop all powered movement of the unit, press the button down. To reset the button, lift up. WARNING - DO NOT LEAVE A RAISED LOAD UNATTENDED