Bespoke Handling Equipment Ltd. [email protected] Hayle www.sts-handling.com United Kingdom
Open the catalog to page 1Only 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 all relevant directives and standards. Foreseeable Misuse of the Unit Personnel must take care...
Open the catalog to page 3Proprietor 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,...
Open the catalog to page 4Servicing 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...
Open the catalog to page 5Personal 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...
Open the catalog to page 6In 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...
Open the catalog to page 7Unit Overview
Open the catalog to page 8Section 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 has an electric power drive and electric-hydraulic powered lift and lower. 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...
Open the catalog to page 9Before 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...
Open the catalog to page 10The unit is fitted with a removable battery and an external charger. • To remove the battery, push the yellow battery latch and lift the battery out. • Position the battery and charger near a charging port, lie the battery down to ensure the battery does not fall over • Connect the battery charger to the battery. Always charge the battery in a well vented room. • When the battery charger is connected to the battery and to the power supply, the red LED on the charger indicates that the battery is charging, and the green LED indicates that the battery is charged. If the green LED does not light...
Open the catalog to page 11The charge status indicator of the battery is integrated in the control handle. The charge status is displayed in ten increments. Each is represented by a segment that corresponds to 10% of the battery charge. The segments gradually disappear as the battery discharges. Special statuses appear in the display unit as error codes.
Open the catalog to page 12• Ensure that the battery is fully charged. • To turn on the unit, ensure that the emergency stop button (1) is deactivated. Twist the emergency stop button (1) to power the unit. • The unit is password protected, type in the password into the keypad (3) and press the green tick button. The screen (4) will light up orange and the unit will be active. • There are two passwords for the keypad, one is the default user password 1234, and you can use it immediately. • The other one is the administrator password 3232; with this you can set a new user password according to the following steps: • Type...
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