how to operate a reach truck
What is an reach truck?
Warehouse reach truck is a kind of electric forklift. Reach-type forklift is an industrial handling vehicle, a kind of storage forklift, which refers to a forward-moving wheel-type handling vehicle for loading and unloading, stacking and short-distance transportation of palletized goods. Reach trucks are driven by electric motors. The electric reach truck has the characteristics of flexible maneuvering, light operation, no pollution, and low noise. It combines the advantages of electric stacker and counterbalanced forklift, and has the characteristics of environmental protection and energy saving, low noise, high lifting and small working space.
The CQD series reach forklift produced by our company is a storage stacking forklift with a load capacity of 1.5-2.5 tons. The mast can be moved forward or retracted as a whole. When retracted, the working channel width is generally 2.7-3.2 meters. The maximum lifting height is 13 meters.
Features：
1. Semi-AC drive and hydraulic system make the vehicle respond more quickly and accurately.
2. Imported Curtis controller, more stable and safer.
3. The three fulcrum structure can adapt to uneven road surfaces, making the vehicle work more stable and safer.
4. Ergonomically designed seat cushions improve comfort and reduce work fatigue.
5. The electric steering control system is convenient for the operator to finely control the vehicle.
6. Sino-Japanese joint venture Tianjin Shimadzu multi-way valve, gear pump, large-capacity battery 400AH.
7. Side-pull battery, more convenient maintenance.
Welcome to use this series of all-electric forward-moving vehicles. Through the introduction of the operation manual of the all-electric forward-moving vehicles, it is required to clearly understand and master the safe operation of the vehicles.
The differences between different models of electric reach vehicles are described in detail in the operating instructions. During operation and maintenance, please pay attention to the content that is compatible with the model of electric reach vehicles used. Reach truck vs forklift operations has many difference, and it will require a driver with specific skills and experience.
Vehicle Driving Manual
Steering: 180° full electric seamless steering, the steering motor will automatically stop when it reaches +90°, eliminating any chance of overload. Drive: The up to 6.5kW travel motor makes the drive powerful and quick to accelerate. The helical gear technology of the transmission box makes the drive more efficient and energy-saving. Hydraulic system: The 12 kW hoist motor is efficient and powerful. The sensitive manual control valve allows you to control the speed and height of descent or ascent as you like. Brake: Equipped with two sets of independent brake systems. Regenerative braking, when the operator releases the speed controller or turns the speed controller to the reverse direction, the motor automatically runs in the generator state, realizing the flexible braking of the vehicle to protect the brake pads of the electromagnetic brake and realize energy recovery . Another braking method is electromagnetic brake, which is only used as parking brake and emergency brake. Three-phase AC technology: Traveling motors, steering motors and hydraulic motors all use three-phase AC technology. Compared with the traditional DC motor, the motor speed can be adjusted smoothly, the speed range is wide, and the efficiency is high. The trouble of replacing the carbon brush of the motor is completely eliminated, and the maintenance-free of the motor is relatively realized.
Vehicle appearance and brief introduction to operating console
- headlight
- mirrors
- foot switch
- speed controller (accelerator)
- joysticks (including lifting and lowering control handles, forward/tilt/side shift control handles)
- emergency switch
- Instruments (display the angle of the driving wheel, the remaining power, the current real-time speed)
- power key switch
- headlight switch
- steering wheel
- horn button
- safety handrail
- A. Turn the steering wheel to make the driving wheels move forward in a straight line, which can make the driving speed reach full speed. When the steering wheel turns a certain angle, the driving wheels also turn through a certain angle to achieve the
- Curtis instrument panel interface effect of turning. In the process of turning, when the turning angle exceeds +20°, compared with straight-line driving, the speed will decrease according to the degree of turning. The larger the turning angle, the lower the speed, so as to achieve smooth turning and safe driving.
- B. Turn on the power, and the system will go through self-inspection. When there is an error in the electrical system, such as an open circuit, short circuit, or the control button is active, such as stepping on the foot switch first, the speed controller is not in the neutral position, etc., the vehicle will It will not be able to run and report a fault, and it can only work after the electrical system fault is removed.
- C. Operation steps for normal driving: first turn on the emergency stop switch and the key switch, and check whether the accelerator handle is in the neutral position.
Reach truck Operation flow chart
Operation precautions
(1) When using a reach truck, special attention should be paid to timely charging and proper maintenance of the battery. When charging the battery, pay attention to the method, so that the battery is fully charged but not overcharged.
(2) When operating a reach truck, try to avoid long-term and long-distance acceleration. When the vehicle starts and the speed increases, hold the accelerator pedal steady. If the road conditions are good, the vehicle will continue to accelerate. When the vehicle needs to slow down, release the accelerator pedal and lightly step on the brake pedal. This can fully utilize the energy of deceleration. If the vehicle has a regenerative braking function, the kinetic energy during deceleration can be recovered. When the vehicle is going down a slope, do not disconnect the circuit of the drive motor. Gently step on the brake pedal to make the vehicle run in a regenerative braking state, using the kinetic energy of the vehicle going down to reduce the energy consumption of the battery.
(3) When the vehicle is in operation, do not mistake the “forward, reverse” direction switch for the steering switch. Unless emergency deceleration is required, do not directly step on the brake pedal to the bottom. During vehicle operation, if the battery power is low (which can be detected through the power meter, power low indicator light and other warning devices), the battery should be charged as soon as possible to prevent excessive discharge of the battery.
Assembly of reach truck and mast
Sometimes, the mast assembly is disassembled for transportation. At this point, you need to assemble according to the following steps, of course some tools are necessary, such as lifting equipment, wrenches and so on.
Assembly of reach truck and mast
- Use lifting equipment to hoist the mast components together.
- Use two high-strength bolts to fix the mast on the forward frame, and be careful not to forget the washers and elastic washers.
- Adjust the number of shims to make the mast vertical to the ground.
- Tighten the two bolts.
- Connect the oil pipe.
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