IOM-078 WTC

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Walkie Transfer Carriage (WTC) Parts & Service Manual

SAFETY

1. Read this entire manual before operating the unit.
2. Do not operate or perform any maintenance on the unit until you have been fully trained.
3. Before performing any maintenance or service to the equipment, make certain that there is no battery on the roller bed.
4. Verify equipment is disconnected from power source before attempting to service or install the unit. Lock out the power source and tag it to prevent unexpected energization of the unit.
5. Never energize or operate this unit with any guard or cover removed unless required to do maintenance or repair. Keep hands out of machine when it is in operation.
6. Always observe warning labels on the equipment.
7. Always wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the task being performed.

INSTALLATION

WALKIE TRANSFER CARRIAGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The WTC can be mounted by either welding or bolting it to the host pallet jack. Bolt-on kits are available from the factory if welding is not an option. The unit should be shimmed in the front to allow for 1/4” – 1/2” of rearward pitch. If the unit is equipped with fork pockets, simply lower the pallet jack to the fully lowered position and slowly drive the pallet jack into the pockets. Slowly lift the pallet jack forks and the unit is ready for use.

OPERATION

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE WALKIE TRANSFER CARRIAGE

The following illustrates the basic steps necessary to operate and change batteries with the pallet jack mounted Walkie Transfer Carriage model (WTC). Operators must be equipped with all necessary personal safety equipment and be properly trained in the handling of electric forklift batteries. Operators must also be properly trained in the use of the battery handling equipment.

1. Once the WTC has been properly mounted to the pallet jack (this will depend on the mounting configuration ordered), position the lift truck in the appropriate staging area.
2. Disconnect the battery leads and remove any battery restraints.
3. Move the WTC into a position such that the battery compartment of the forklift is aligned with the roller compartment of the WTC.
4. Verify that the safety stop at the end of the WTC roller bed is in the down position. (FIGURE 1)
5. Adjust the vertical height of the WTC unit to match the battery compartment of the lift truck or slightly higher (do not exceed a ¼” difference).
6. Slowly turn the hand wheel counter-clockwise in order to extend the extractor arm toward the battery. (FIGURE 2)
7. Once the arm has been extended, attach the hook and chain to the battery making sure that the hook is through the eyelet of the battery. (FIGURE 3)


FIGURE 1



FIGURE 2



FIGURE 3

8. Remove the battery from the lift truck by slowly turning the hand wheel clockwise to bring the extractor arm back into the roller compartment of the WTC. Verify vertical alignment is correct.
9. Once the battery is entirely inside the WTC roller frame, move the battery safety stop to the upright position to secure the battery for transport. (FIGURE 4)
10. The WTC can now be transported to the charging area via the pallet jack.
11. Position the WTC with an open roller compartment in the battery changing area. Be sure to verify the vertical alignment.
12. Lower the safety stop on the front of the WTC
13. Begin to turn the hand wheel clockwise to extend the extractor arm outward and slowly move the battery from the WTC to the battery stand while lifting arm safety latch. (FIGURE 5)
14. After transfer, engage battery stop on stand (if so equipped) then disconnect hook and chain assembly from the battery.
15. Locate and remove a fully charged battery to be installed into the lift truck by following the above steps.
As with all material handling equipment, this transfer carriage must be inspected prior to use for any visual damage. A regularly scheduled inspection by trained maintenance personnel should also be performed to verify and maintain the proper operation and load capacity of the carriage.


FIGURE 4



FIGURE 5

STATEMENT OF WARRANTY

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