GORBEL Restuff-it DTB2 - Transporting the Machine; Transporting with a Forklift; Storage

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860-7104-19 DTB Operation Manual
The Restu󰀨-it
TM
utilizes a sealed hydraulic system to facilitate
proper and e󰀩cient operation. There are no special precautions
or requirements surrounding this system prior to movement with a
forklift.
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR
SAFE TRANSPORTATION
Serious injury could result from not following the proper precau-
tions or using a forklift that is not properly maintained. Operator is
responsible for making sure the forklift has been properly
maintained and inspected prior to use.
Operator is responsible for ensuring the use of forks or fork
extensions at least 1372 mm (54”) long when lifting a Restu󰀨-it
TM
machine. If fork extensions are used they must be approved by
the forklift manufacturer.
Operator is responsible for making sure the forklift to be used has
the proper lifting capacity when utilizing 1372 mm (54”) long forks
or fork extensions.
Operator is responsible for checking to make sure that the 3rd
conveyor is assembled to the equipment before attempting to lift
the Restu󰀨-it
TM
machine.
Operator is responsible for following all safe forklift operating
practices such as travel speed, load height from oor, securing
of the load, etc. when utilizing a forklift to transport a Restu󰀨-it
TM
machine.
STORAGE
The following procedures should be followed when placing a
Restu󰀨-it
TM
unit into storage. Units should only be stored in a dry,
rodent and insect free environment between 0⁰ C (32⁰ F) and
60⁰ C (140⁰ F). Storage within this range will not require any
special packaging, machine settings or draining of uids. The
batteries in the machine will continue to drain throughout the
storage period. Failure to follow these procedures will eventually
result in dead batteries that in some cases can not be recovered.
In these situations, the only solution will be the purchase of
replacement batteries.
For Short Term Storage (dened as < 2 weeks):
Fully charge the batteries prior to placing the unit into storage.
If planned storage period changes so it will exceed 2 weeks,
follow the appropriate Long Term Storage instructions below for
the brand of battery charger on the machine. These procedures
apply to machines in temporary storage at construction sites as
well as on customer sites.
For Long Term Storage (dened as > 2 weeks):
Please see next section “Preventing Battery Rundown for
Long Term Storage”.
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
This section provides necessary information needed to safely
transport the Restu󰀨-it
TM
machine within a warehouse operation.
It is not intended to cover normal operation and use which are
covered under other sections of this manual. The safest way to
move the unit is under its own power. Should the need arise,
instructions for transporting the unit with a forklift will be covered
below.
GENERAL
The safest way to move the unit is under its own power. Should
the need arise to transport with a forklift, fork pockets are properly
located and labelled to distribute the center of gravity only when
the third conveyor is attached. No other means of lifting are
allowed unless the unit is fully crated. No lifting by use of cranes
and hoists is supported.
TRANSPORTING WITH A FORKLIFT
The following guidelines need to be followed when transporting a
Restu󰀨-it
TM
machine with a forklift.
GENERAL
It is important for all users to read and understand this section
prior to transporting the machine.
Ensure warehouse oor and doors are in good working condition.
Ensure forklift is in good working order, is of su󰀩cient capacity
and each operator meets all necessary qualications to operate
the equipment.
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to oper-
ate a forklift.
Safe use of a forklift requires operator to understand limitations
and warnings, operating procedures and operator’s responsibility
for inspection and maintenance of the equipment.
Operator must be familiar with employer’s work rules and related
government regulations and be able to demonstrate ability to
understand and operate the model of forklift to be utilized.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Forks or fork extensions at least 1372 mm (54”) long are required
to lift a Restu󰀨-it
TM
machine. Fork pockets on the Restu󰀨-it
TM
machine are properly located at the machine’s center of mass
only when the third conveyor is attached. Attempting to lift a unit
without the third conveyor attached will result in a dangerous o󰀨-
balanced lift that could result in operator injury or death.
The Restu󰀨-it
TM
machine must be powered o󰀨 and be disconnect-
ed from the Remote Panel and all other external power sources.
The Restu󰀨-it
TM
utilizes AGM valve-regulated batteries that elimi-
nate the need for vent tubes. The US Department of Transporta-
tion (USDOT) has classied this battery as a dry battery. There
are no special precautions or requirements to remove or stabilize
these batteries prior to movement with a forklift.