Big Joe T15 Manuel utilisateur
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Big Lift LLC
www.bigjoeforklifts.com Manual Part No. 901639
08/16/2018
T15
PEDESTRIAN
TUGGER
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FOREWORD
The present original operating instructions are designed to provide sufficient
instruction for the safe operation and maintenance of the T15. Please be sure to
read this operator manual carefully if you are an operator or are in charge of the
tugger, before you operate and service the tugger.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the manufacturer or your autho-
rized servicing dealer.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1 TUGGER DESCRIPTION....................................................................................... 1
1-1 APPLICATION............................................................................................. 1
1-2 TUGGER ASSEMBLIES.............................................................................. 2
1-2.1 CONTROL HANDLE.................................................................................... 3
1-2.2 KEY SWITCH .............................................................................................. 3
1-2.3 BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR......................................................... 4
1-2.4 POWER UP TEST....................................................................................... 4
1-3 IDENTIFICATION POINTS AND DATA PLATES........................................ 5
1-4 TUGGER DATA PLATE .............................................................................. 6
2 COMMISSIONING.................................................................................................. 7
2-1 USING THE TUGGER FOR THE FIRST TIME........................................... 7
2-2 INITIAL USE ................................................................................................ 7
3 OPERATION .......................................................................................................... 8
3-1 SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR OPERATION OF TUGGERS .................... 8
3-2 OPERATING THE TUGGER
3-2.1 PREPARATION........................................................................................... 8
3-2.2 SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR TUGGER OPERATION............................. 9
3-2.3 TRAVEL, STEERING, BRAKING .............................................................. 10
3-2.4 TRAVELING WITH TRAILERS.................................................................. 11
3-3 PARKING THE TUGGER SECURELY...................................................... 12
4 BATTERY MAINTENANCE & CHARGING .......................................................... 13
4-1 SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING ACID BATTERIES ............... 13
4-2 BATTERY TYPE & DIMENSIONS............................................................. 13
4-3 CHARGING THE BATTERY...................................................................... 14
4-4 BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............................................ 15
4-5 BATTERY MAINTENANCE....................................................................... 16
4-6 BATTERY DISPOSAL ............................................................................... 17
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued
Section Page
5 TUGGER MAINTENANCE....................................................................................18
5-1 OPERATIONAL SAFETY...........................................................................18
5-2 MAINTENANCE SAFETY REGULATIONS................................................18
5-3 SERVICING AND INSPECTION ................................................................19
5-3.1 MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST ....................................................................20
5-3.2 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................21
5-4 DECOMMISSIONING THE INDUSTRIAL TUGGER..................................22
5-4.1 PRIOR TO DECOMMISSIONING ..............................................................22
5-4.2 RESTORING TUGGER TO OPERATE AFTER DECOMMISSIONING.....22
5-5 SAFETY CHECKS TO BE PERFORMED AT REGULAR
INTERVAL AND FOLLOWING ANY UNUSUAL INCIDENTS....................23
5-6 FINAL DECOMMISSIONING, DISPOSAL .................................................23
6 TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................24
CORRECT USE AND APPLICATION
The operator’s manual is available at bigjoesupport.com.The guidelines are an important
component of these operating instructions and must be observed. The tugger described in
the operator’s manual is an industrial tugger designed for transporting loads.
It 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 injury to personnel,
damage to the tugger or property. In particular, avoid overloading the tugger with loads
which are too heavy or placed on one side. The towing capacity decal attached to the tug-
ger is binding for the maximum load capacity. The industrial tugger must not be used in fire
or explosion endangered areas, or areas threatened by corrosion or excessive dust.
Owners responsibilities
For the purposes of the present operator manual the “Owner” is defined as any natural or
legal person who either uses the industrial tugger himself, or on whose behalf it is used. In
special cases (e.g. leasing or renting) the proprietor is considered the person who, in accor-
dance with existing contractual agreements between the owner and user of the industrial
tugger, is charged with operational duties.
The proprietor must ensure that the tugger is used only for the purpose it is intended for
and that danger to life and limb of the user and third parties are excluded.
Furthermore, accident prevention regulations, safety regulations and operating, servicing
and repair guidelines must be followed. The owner must ensure that all tugger operators
have read and understood the operatorsmanual.
Failure to comply with the operator’s manual shall Void the warranty. The same applies if
improper work is carried out on the tugger by the customer or third parties without the per-
mission of the manufacturer’s customer service department.
Adding accessories
The mounting or installation of additional equipment which affects or enhances the perfor-
mance of the industrial tugger requires the written permission of the manufacturer.
NOTES
1
SECTION 1 TUGGER DESCRIPTION
1-1. APPLICATION
The T15 is an electric pedestrian tugger. It is designed for transporting goods on
level surfaces in buildings. The maximum towing capacity is indicated on the decal
on the top cover.
Figure 1-1 Tugger
2
1-2. TUGGER ASSEMBLIES
Figure 1-2 Tugger Overview
Table 2 Tugger Overview
Item Component Item Component
1 Drive Unit 8 Battery Discharge Indicator
2 Trailer Coupling 9 Handle Tilt Adjustment
3 Battery 10 Control Handle
4 Cover 11 Charger Cord
5 Key Switch 12 Caster(s)
6 Emergency Power Disconnect 13 Drive Wheel(s)
7 Led Charger Lamp
3
1-2.1. CONTROL HANDLE
Figure 1-3 Control Handle
1-2.2. KEY SWITCH
Key switch to power tugger on or off.
Truck power supply is off when the
key turned to "OFF" position.
Truck power supply is on when the
key turned to "ON" position.
Removing the key prevents the tugger
from being powered on by unautho-
rized personnel.
Item Component Function
14 Travel switch Controls the driving speed and direction
15 Horn button Triggers a warning signal.
16 Safety reversing
switch. Safety function which, when activated, forces the
truck to reverse until the switch restored to neutral.
4
1-2.3. BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR
The LEDs (1) represent battery residual capacity,
Battery Discharge Indicator(1)
When the key switch is turned to the “ON” position the battery charge status is dis-
played.
1-2.4.POWER UP TEST
When tugger powered on the display
shows:
The charge status
NOTE:
Low Voltage Protection
This vehicle has a low-voltage protection function. When the battery voltage is too
low, the tugger will go in to creep speed and the battery needs to be charged.
5
1-3 IDENTIFICATION POINTS AND DATA PLATES
Figure 1-4 Tugger Decal
Item Description
1 Truck Name Plate
2 Direction Decal On Control Handle
3 Key Switch Decal
4 Towing Capacity Decal
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