P3™ Pallet Positioner
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1. 4 y A ee l p y a 4 E d N ni M y BR S v s s ag LIFTS worldwide material handling and ergonomic solutions P3 Model Presto Pallet Positioner Installation Operation and Service Manual Model Number Serial Date placed in service IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING LIFT Part orders are subject to a 50 net minimum charge E This manual was current at the time of printing To obtain the latest most updated version please contact the Customer Service Department or go to our website www PrestoLifts com you will find a complete list of current owner s manuals to print CONTENTS INTRODUC TON ssiracisrea rnnr R anettendutceds Page 3 RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNERS AND USERS 1 cece ccccceessseceeessesseeeeeesesseeeeeesseaaeeees 4 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS cccccssssceessssneceeeessssteeeeeenens 5 PAPE NG ereo ere aci enon ceases E EN EE E A dees E E EE 6 lagta lIOn NOICE xccasaccctecesiceatdagusnenetansavauaraccbsatetsusensanauvebatincaanecattebiaseneninieauteaeate 7 Operation Notes Manual Use accscenntscncssduaca vases deaeseituanntnndednadstnnmewentivacedaeeGieddacst T SPECIFICATION oirr e E E E E 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cxccccoccsccacadeasersenadeaesincctesanscctetandieccosaaadinadeaeencioetGuaceess 8 Unpacking 10e UDC aiani E AEE NNE 8 Setup and INSUCHONS 2 cast castecuaasonasa2. Call Presto Sales for stock or customized lift inquiries 800 343 9322 Email sales prestolifts com
3. In the interest of safety please read this whole manual carefully Be familiar with the contents of this manual before you install or use the P3 unit If you are not sure of the proper procedure to be followed please call Presto Lifts for more information Presto s product warranty is shown on the rear cover of this manual This instruction manual is not intended to be or to create any other warranty express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose all of which are hereby expressly excluded As set forth more specifically in the product warranty Presto s obligation under that warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective components which shall be the buyer s sole remedy and Presto shall not be liable for any loss injury or damage to persons or property nor for any direct indirect or consequential damage of any kind resulting from the P3 unit OWNER S MANUAL Page 3 P3 PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER Responsibility of Owners and Users Inspection and Maintenance The device shall be inspected and maintained in proper working order in accordance with Presto s owner s manual Removal from Service Any device not in safe operating condition such as but not limited to excessive leakage missing rollers pins or fasteners any bent or cracked structural members cut or frayed electric hydraulic or pneumatic lines damaged or malfunctioning controls or saf
4. AMMAN scot cicaceansoncaasnasecsasseanceseoeenetnes ceacoateassorcanrnontesastameassceteveates 11 Figure 4 Unloadine Mantal arces REA EE EE 11 Figure 5 Loading with a Fork Lifi sesncsssinssanniiir iirinn a iab EE 12 Figure 6 Unloading witha Fork Lift 2 cass cnsnssteacaneseassonaniesactensaneanasadgacsersecdaaraesseeteaadent 12 Figure 7 A EATA TP E EEE EA A E AAEN T ATE 12 OWNER S MANUAL Page 2 P3 PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER INTRODUCTION The P3 Model is a simple device that will automatically maintain a load at the ideal height for manual loading and unloading Ifa palletized load is placed on the unit the unit gradually rises as boxes or parts are removed This automatically maintains the top of the load at the correct working height The unit may also be used for the reverse application An empty pallet may be placed on the P3 Model The unit gradually lowers as boxes or parts are added Again this keeps the top of the load at the correct height Complete pallets may be loaded or unloaded using a fork lift See Figures 3 amp 4 This manual contains information to help you to learn about the safe and proper installation use and upkeep of your P3 unit Please be sure that this manual is available to anyone who uses or services the P3 Model P3 units may be used in a wide variety of industrial settings The instructions in this manual are not necessarily all inclusive as Presto cannot anticipate all conceivable or unique situations
5. SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS or equivalent signs indicate safety INSTRUCTIONS related instructions or procedures Green Background NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury OWNER S MANUAL Page 5 P3 PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER SAFETY The P3 unit has been carefully designed to be as safe as possible for operators and service workers If you take a few common sense precau tions you will be able to use the unit safely However the P3 Model is a powerful unit with moving parts and is capable of causing personal injury if proper precautions are not taken Therefore throughout this manual Presto has identified certain hazards which may occur in the use and servicing of the P3 unit and provided appropriate instructions or precautions which should be taken to avoid these hazards In some cases Presto has also pointed out the consequences that may occur if Presto s instructions or precautions are not followed Presto Lifts uses the following system of identifying the severity of the hazards associated with its products A DANGER Immediate hazard which will result in severe personal injury or death ACAUTION Hazard or unsafe practice which could result in minor personal injury or property damage Hazard or unsafe practice which could result in severe personal injury or death Please read and follow this instruction manual including all safety instructions and precautions care
6. fork lift Before removing the load be sure the unit is carrying the weight not the fork lift See Figure 5 Lower the load until the springs on the P3 Model are fully compressed e Be sure the forks on the lift are clear of the inside of the pallet If you skip these steps the load may drop sud denly when you remove the fork lift You may be hurt or the unit or load may be damaged WE IN Never drop the load on the turntable If you do this while the turntable is moving the load may shift You may be injured or the unit may be dam aged If you drop the load while the turntable is stopped the unit may be damaged Figure 6 Unloading with a Fork Lift 2 Be sure the load is centered on the unit If the load is off center it may shift when the turntable is turned You may be hurt or the unit or load may be damaged Unloading with a Fork Lift 1 Insert the forks into the pallet and lift the pallet clear of the top of the unit See Figure 6 e Be sure the pallet clears the top of the turntable before you move the fork lift If you skip these steps the unit may jump up suddenly when you remove the pallet You may be hurt or the unit or load may be damaged Moving the P3 Figure 7 Moving the P3 Do not move the P3 unit while it is loaded This will damage the base frame of the unit The pockets on the base frame are designed to sup port an unloaded unit but cannot support any extra weight 1 R
7. your unit to be the best available for the purpose Replacement parts should be identical to the original equipment Presto Lifts will not be responsible for equipment failures resulting from the use of incorrect replacement parts or from unauthorized modifications to the unit Presto Lifts can supply all replacement parts for your P3 Model With your order please include the model number and the serial number of the unit You can find these numbers on the name plate This plate is located within the scissors mechanism To order replacement parts please call the Presto Parts Department Parts are shipped subject to the following terms e FOB factory e Returns only with the approval of our parts department e Credit cards preferred except parts covered by warranty e Freight collect except parts covered by warranty e Freight prepaid and invoice for small parcel shipments except parts covered by warranty e The warranty for repair parts is 30 days from date of shipment Parts replaced under warranty are on a charge credit basis We will invoice you when we ship the replacement part then credit you when you return the worn or damaged part and we verify that it is covered by our warranty Labor is not covered under warranty for Parts orders Presto Parts Department 50 Commerce Way Norton MA 02766 Telephone 800 343 9322 FAX 888 788 6496 Email service PrestoLifts com www PrestoLifts com OWNER S MANUAL Page 14 P3
8. NO C165 APPROXIMATELY 120 APART ON END BAR CENTERED AS SHOWN NEAR UPPER EDGE Figure 1 Safety Labels PARTIAL CROSS SECTION SIDE VIEW INSTALLATION NOTES The unit is attached to the skid using metal bands These bands are under high ten sion The edges are sharp Wear safety glasses and gloves when you handle or cut the banding NOTICE The unit must be installed on a firm level surface The frame of the unit must sit firmly on the floor and the floor must be level If the frame is not supported correctly stresses may develop in the frame The unit may bind or not work easily The rotating top may not rotate correctly OPERATION NOTES Manual Use Figure 2 Pinch Points Never sit or ride on the turntable or operate the unit if anyone is on it OWNER S MANUAL Page 7 P3 PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER Never operate the unit if the load is off center The load may shift and you may be injured This can also damage the unit As the unit moves keep away from the pinch points where metal parts meet See Figure 2 Keep the area around the unit clean Do not allow any dirt debris spilled oil or excess grease to collect These materials may cause you to slip while the unit is operating and you may be injured Stay clear of the turntable when it is moving As the pallet turns a part of the load may ro tate around and hit you Never turn the load when anyone is standing beside the uni
9. OWNER S MANUAL Page 15 P3 PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER Presto Lifts Limited Warranty Policy Presto Lifts warrants all of its products against defects in the welded structural frame and if applicable scissor legs from faulty material and workmanship for a period of five 5 years from the date of invoice A lifetime limited warranty is provided for the Airstroke Actuator in all pneumatic lifts against any defect due to faulty material or workmanship All other components have a limited warranty against defects in faulty material and workmanship for a two 2 year period from the date of invoice date of invoice and 30 day limited warranty on labor Please note that prior authorization from Presto Lifts is required on all warranty work There are no implied warranties of any kind more specifically there are no warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Presto Lifts sole warranty shall be as set forth in this limited warranty Presto Lifts will elect to repair or replace a defective component without charge if any components should become defective within the limited warranty period Proof of pur chase is required for warranty The charge for shipping the defective component is the responsibility of the buyer and must be accompanied with an RMA number The shipping charge to return the component to the buyer is the responsibility of Presto Lifts Inc This limited warranty does not cover labor expense for remova
10. PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER RETURN GOODS AUTHORIZATION POLICY Presto Lifts provides the Return Goods Authorization RGA Policy for specific models as a courtesy to our distributors in the event they do not receive what they ordered If a customer wishes to return a Presto Lifts product please contact the Customer Service Department and request an RGA number This request must be made on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the date of Presto Lifts invoice for the merchandise Not all units are returnable Quantity orders and special designs cannot be returned under any circumstances Presto Cus tomer Service reserves the right for final judgment on all product returns The RGA number must appear on the outside of any packaging material for a return to be ac cepted and processed by Presto Lifts Customers shipping returns from the Continental US Canada or Mexico have thirty 30 days from date of RGA issue to have the product arrive at Presto Lifts facility All merchandise must arrive Free on Board at Presto Lifts facility or the shipment will be refused and returned to the sender All credits are issued less restocking and refurbishing charges regardless if the merchandise was damaged in transit Return addresses please refer to your RMA for the address to which your product should be returned Presto Lift Inc 715 Highway 77 Manila Arkansas 72442 Telephone 800 343 9322 Fax 888 788 6496
11. atvarcenaenneceesatoasecere 500 to 4500 Ibs Load SIZE sissontirisiaridisnisisrateniriiisisaieni 50 wide x 50 long x 72 high max LENE rean eE 45 1 4 inches Width base frame csicccssacaccsscensacecsncdntees 36 3 4 inches Compressed height 000000000oooo000ee00ne 9 1 2 inches Extended height nnnneneeeeeennenennnnne 30 1 2 inches AIr SOUTO E aaan i ia indi 62 psi Maximum system air pressure 120 psi Safety relief valve setting 000000000 125 psi Rotating ring outside diameter 43 5 8 inches Rotating ring inside diameter 40 5 8 inches Adjustment for sloping flootrs Can adjust for floor slope up to 25 using optional adjustable feet INGE WGI rc stnntencacehansactestetostedeletavizentnn 300 to 400 Ibs Operating environment cceeeee indoors Operating Temper aire nc wccacessssesgnsceanacens 30 to 120F OWNER S MANUAL Page 8 P3 PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER install the optional adjustable feet to level the unit See the instructions which follow Using optional adjustable feet the unit can compensate for a slightly sloping floor 1 25 but the surface must be smooth and solid The unit must be installed on a smooth flat surface If the floor is not flat this can create stresses in the frame of the unit The unit may not work properly or parts of the unit may wear more quickly than they should You may be hurt or the load ma
12. ctacarasesayeravonneiaaigansigandeacsagnseanaacausreciecearaceatas 9 Serup Procede ee eee ene nee 10 Oe I cise pts ac cts E eee O T AE E A E 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS wsectacesessetontecxussceundexubdesnassadesnecstmasdancelenaxseucnendexstSenmeene 11 Loading Manually facachacsicosiswedcausiaisqnneanuils ionin a SEEREN EEEn EEEE Diii 11 Removing Loads Manually ig cctesseiscdeninsnlscnare denen ceapsatavseagednnnitiesnadshemnsacnesbeceueenonpexees 11 Operating Safety Manual Use 0 cccceccccccsesseseeeeseacccaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessesseseeeeegs 11 Loading with a Fork LITI sessiota eian Ena EENET EEEN 12 Unloading with a Fork TAM si ccaceceacensdsdosnscasedatuvantendxsaddaiwieesseunnoensbecesedenssdhapraines 12 Moxim the Pe cc cece aces ome o e ce EE EE 12 TROUBEFE SHOOT eena TAEAE AE 13 Troubleshooting Check List sersiirirassreesinim saiisine EAEAN 13 Ordering Replacement Parts essiiraisatoincmiain enanas aA NENEN ANEREN 14 MAINET RANCE arrr E E E E 14 RETURN GOODS AUTHORIZATION POLICY cccccecessscceesesnscceeeessssseeeesseseeees 15 MR RIN MY nsec cet cen epee ssc ce E EEE E eee TERN 16 Tables Heis peys BOA Co a E shtanamousnrses EE E O AE TN 9 Setup Reference TADIG cass ccc scancacd sataceniesctnedondoonsalonedo ceed aaie a aanhin aii aioi eia 10 List of Figures Figure 1 Bl Oy LADE Ea A E E E 1 Figure 2 Pach PODIE cacusractescesacetandaaeacendsansecdeacceasneqteaadseacctasnntnansbataneaantencsaencssrersanaasee 7 Figure 3 Loadme AVI
13. emove any load from the top of the P3 unit 2 Insert the forks into the pockets in the base frame See Figure 7 OWNER S MANUAL Page 12 P3 PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER Troubleshooting Problem Troubleshooting Check List Possible Cause Check This The top of the unit rotates from you The frame of the unit may not be level Move the unit to a level surface or away install the optional adjusting feet Excessive rumble when unit operates Wear on underside of turntable Wear or lack of lubrication to bearings under turntable Normal condition caused by wear hardening of metal Remove turntable replace bearings No repair necessary Component Identification Qty 6 8 1 2 6 Upper amp lower rollers 1 Turntable bushing 10 8 Turntable bearings Please call the Presto Parts Department at 1 800 343 9322 for pricing and part numbers OWNER S MANUAL Page 13 P3 PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER Maintenance Routine Periodic Maintenance Every 90 days e Apply grease or heavy oil to the pivot shafts e Check for loose hardware and signs of excessive wear or binding e Check to be sure that the unit is placed on a firm level surface If the optional adjustable feet are installed be sure that all four feet are touching the floor and are locked in position Ordering Replacement Parts Presto Lifts has carefully chosen the components in
14. er or rise as the load is being added or removed from the unit and thus works as an automatic pallet leveler A rule of thumb for set ting up the unit is that the amount of air inflated into the air actuator should allow the unit to be lowered to its compressed height with load equal to 75 of the set capacity including the weight of the pallet The Height vs Load Curve below describes the automatic leveling behavior and the Capacity setting Table can be used to estimate the initial pressure in setting up the unit to a specific capacity HEIGHT vs LOAD CURVE Data Labels are Initial Pressures 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ROTATING RING HEIGHT inches OWNER S MANUAL Page 9 P3 PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER SET UP REFERENCE TABLE Capacity Ibs Capacity X 75 eS Initial Pressure psi SET UP PROCEDURES The P3 Model must be properly installed according to the installation section of this manual Use the Set up Reference Table to find the initial pressure As an example if the desired capacity is 3000 lbs from the Set up Reference Table find the load that should compress the unit that is 75 of the capacity or 2250 lbs Also find the initial air pressure that the air actuator should be inflated to In this example the initial pressure is 42 psi If the capacity desired is not exactly shown in the table use the next higher capacity ra
15. ety devices etc shall be removed from service until it 1s repaired to the original manufacturer s standards Repairs All repairs shall be made by qualified personnel in conformance with Presto s instructions Operators Only trained personnel and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate PowerStak Before Operation Before using the device the operator shall have e Read and or had explained and understood the manufacturer s operating instructions and safety rules e Inspected the device for proper operation and condition Any suspect item shall be carefully ex amined and a determination made by a qualified person as to whether it constitutes a hazard All items not in conformance with Presto s specification shall be corrected before further use of the PowerStak During Operation The device shall only be used in accordance with this owner s manual e Do not overload e Ensure that all safety devices are operational and in place Modifications or Alterations Modifications or alterations to any Presto industrial positioning equipment shall be made only with written permission from Presto OWNER S MANUAL Page 4 P3 PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS The safety of all persons operating maintaining repairing or in the vicinity of this equipment is of paramount concern This is a powerful machine with moving parts and is capable of causing personal injury if proper precautio
16. fully and completely Do not inflate the system to more than 62 psi at the fully raised position or 120 psi at any other position If the actuation system pressure is higher than 120 psi under any circumstance it may cause the failure of the air actuation system thus resulting in severe injury Never try to service the machine without carefully reading the maintenance part of this manual Otherwise severe personal injury may result Figure 1 shows the safety labels on this unit Please be sure that all of the labels are in place and are visible to the machine operators Never paint over the labels If any of the labels are missing please contact Presto Lifts for replacements The safety labels help to protect your workers OWNER S MANUAL Page 6 P3 PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER ACAUTION BO HOT LFT OF GOVE THIE WACHIME WHEN LOADED PALURE TO DO 50 MAY GAUGE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE tna LOCATE ITEM NO 5900170 ON CENTER LOCATE ITEM NO 2990414 OF FORK POCKE TOP AS SHOWN TO THE LEFT OF PRESSURE daoo h o oo e 3 GAUGE ON FLATBAR TOP AS SHOWN s ened Lee Od Dee ee bee Ed be ed ened Deed Ld 0 0 ee Ce Ce E 2 2 ee 2 02 es Se ed Cd Ame ed ee CH Ce E E COOCOO C Oe Ce ee ee C Cee eS LOCATE ITEM NO 2990413 ON FLATBAR CENTERED NEAR EDGE ON THIS END AS SHOWN SCISSOR LIFT ELNO ooo AXLELOAD CAPACITY T 860 343 9322 www prestolifis com LOCATE ITEM NO C180N ON SIDE OF TURN RING THREE 3 PLACES LOCATE ITEM
17. l or reinstallation of com ponents after thirty days This limited warranty shall not cover among other things dam ages resulting from foreign matter or water failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance or failure to follow operating instructions The limited warranty is not valid for damage resulting from negligence accident unreasonable use abuse or misuse ex ceeding data plate capacities or altering the product without Presto Lifts authorization Presto Lifts expressly disclaims and excludes any liability for consequential incidental indirect or punitive damages or financial loss to people or property resulting from any breach of warranty or the operation or failure of this product Presto Lifts makes no representation that this product complies with local state or federal safety product standards codes Should this product fail to comply in any way with those codes it shall not be considered a defect of materials or workmanship Presto Lifts shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from noncompliance It is the dealer s responsibility to exercise this limited warranty This limited warranty is provided to the original purchaser defined as the original end user and is nontransferable This constitutes the complete and final agreement involving Presto Lifts and limited warranty obligations for products P3 PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER OWNER S MANUAL REVISED SEPTEMBER 2004 MANY NEEDS REQUIRE MANY OPTIONS
18. may cause the load to tip over and you may be injured This can also damage the unit Operating Safety Manual Use 1 Do not use this unit with a load greater than the rated load This includes the weight of the payload and the weight of the pallet If you overload the unit it may be damaged 2 Never push the load off of the side of the unit Ifyou do this the frame of the unit may jump upward Never use the unit when anyone is sitting or riding on the turntable 4 Do not try to use this unit with damaged or broken pallets Broken pallets may have boards or nails which hang down below the main part of the pallet As the pallet is turned these boards or nails may catch on the frame The pallet may stop turning suddenly and this can cause the load to shift You may be injured and the unit may be damaged Ifthe boards or nails on the bottom of the pallet extend down more than inch they will interfere with the turning action Stay clear of the turntable when it is moving As the pallet turns a part of the load may rotate around and hit you Keep the area around the unit clean Do not allow any dirt debris spilled oil or excess grease to collect These materials may cause you to slip while the unit 1s operating and you may be injured OWNER S MANUAL Page 11 P3 PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER Figure 5 Loading with a Fork Lift Loading with a Fork Lift 1 Place the load on the lift then lower the
19. ns are not taken Therefore throughout this manual certain hazards have been identified which may occur in the use of the machine and there are appropriate instructions or precautions which should be taken to avoid these hazards In some cases there are consequences which may occur if instructions or precautions are not followed Below are the symbols and signal words along with their definitions referenced from ANSI Z535 4 Product Safety Signs and Labels Safety Alert Symbols These are the safety alert symbols They are used to alert you to potential physical injury haz ards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death For use with DANGER signal word Red Background For use with WARNING signal word Orange Background For use with CAUTION signal word Yellow Background AA Signal Words The meaning of different signal words as defined by ANSI Standard Z535 4 indicates the relative seriousness of the hazardous situation DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided A D A N G R will result in death or serious injury Red Background WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Orange Background CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a haz ardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Yellow Background NOTICE Blue Background
20. r any circumstances NOTE The actuation system of the P3 Model contains captive air much like an automotive tire and will lose small amounts of air over time Therefore air may have to be occasionally added to the system to compensate for the loss SAFETY RELIEF VALVE PRESET TO 125 PSI TIE Br ata ee AIR PRESSURE GAUGE TO BE CONNECTED TO SHOP AIR VALVE STEM MANIFOLD VALVE MANUAL RELIEF VALVE Note Do not over tighten valve AIR CHUCK OWNER S MANUAL Page 10 P3 PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER QUICK SET UP If you do not know or cannot estimate the weight of the pallet load to be handled use the following instruc tions With no load on the unit pressurize the actuation system to 62 psi Place about half of the pallet load onto the unit then slowly bleed air from the system using the manual relieve knob until the pallet reaches the most convenient height for the operator to continue loading the pallet OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Loading Manually Add boxes or parts until the pallet is full The unit will gradually lower the pallet until it reaches the bottom See Figure 3 Figure 3 Loading Manually GN Figure 4 Unloading Manually 6 Removing Loads Manually Remove boxes or parts until the pallet is empty The unit will gradually raise the pallet See Figure 4 3 Ensure that loading and unloading of the P3 Air Level Loader is done in even layers Loading or unloading a load on one side
21. t Do not try to use this unit with damaged or broken pallets Broken pallets may have boards or nails which hang down below the main part of the pallet As the pallet is turned these boards or nails may catch on the frame of the unit This can cause the pallet to stop turning suddenly causing the load to shift You may be injured and the unit may be damaged The boards or nails on the bottom of the pallet should not extend down more than inch Do not use this unit with a load greater than the rated capacity This includes the weight of the payload and the weight of the pallet Ifyou overload the unit it may be damaged INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking the Unit Before you start to install the unit check for local codes and ordinances that may apply It is your responsibility to obtain any necessary permits Please read all of these instructions carefully Be sure to read and understand all of the warnings Inspect the shipping pallet carefully for any damage which may have affected the unit If you see signs of damage notify the shipper immediately Also make a note of this on the shipping papers that you are asked to sign Choose the place where you want to mount the unit It is very important that the P3 Air Level Loader be set up on a smooth and flat surface Check the floor surface carefully and make sure that it is free of all loose debris and dirt Specifications Load capacity ccaserazasac
22. ting in the table The initial pressure is just an estimate it does not matter if the estimate is a little higher than neces sary However the initial pressure does not need to be and should never be more than 62 psi the maximum is 62 psi With no load on the unit use shop air or an air compressor to pressurize the air actuation system to the required initial pressure If the shop air is used set the air regulator to the required initial pressure The unit is equipped with an air pressure gauge and an air manifold valve that includes a valve stem a GUARD manual relief knob and a safety relief valve Add air to the actuator system through the valve stem and release air from the system by loosening the manual relief valve 4 Gradually load the P3 Model to 75 of the set up capacity In our example the load including the pallet is 2250 lbs Check to see if the P3 Model is compressed If not turn the manual relief knob to slowly bleed air out of the system until the platform reaches minimum height Then turn the manual relief knob to shut off the relief The set up procedure is now complete and the P3 Model is ready for use 5 Ifa different load is to be handled or if the operator prefers a higher or lower loading unloading posi tion from that of the standard set up add air to or bleed air from the actuation system to achieve the necessary height The gauge should never be more than 120 psi unde
23. y be damaged Position the P3 Model beside the point where the unit will be setup Wig fe The unit is attached to the skid using metal bands These bands are under high tension The edges are sharp Wear safety glasses and gloves when you handle or cut the banding 6 Remove the metal banding that secures the unit to the pallet Remove all packing material Shift the unit to the floor Support the base as you do this Check to see that the frame of the unit is sitting firmly on the floor Try to move or rock the frame of the unit The base frame should be stable and should not move Check to see that the base frame is level If any part of the frame is more than out of level in relation to any other part you must 8 If you have any questions about the steps in the installation process please call Customer Service at 1 800 343 9322 SET UP and INSTRUCTIONS The P3 Model can be setup to handle pallet loads of any weight within the unit s capacity range Load capacity depends on the initial actuator pressure The actuator pressure can be set from 6 psi to 62 psi to achieve capacities ranging from approximately 500 Ibs to 4500 Ibs Either an air compressor or shop air can be used as the air source to setup the unit Maximum air pressure needed from the air source is 62 psi Once air is inflated into and kept captive within the unit s air actuation system a corresponding load capacity has been set The unit will then low
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