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2. 90 wide x 50 long x 72 high max WETS H 1820 1 800 295 5510 0214 IH 1820 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Labels and Precautinary Markings LOCATE ITEM 2770419 NEAR THIS END ON TOP AS SHOWN 24 3S5ERIAL TAG ON UNDER SIDE OF PLATFORM Pi LOCATE ITEM 2990414 NEAR THE _ PRESSURE GAUGE ON TOP AS a SHOWN DECAL S 00171 ON OUTSIDE OF ANCSLE RING EQUALLY SPACED 120 APART APPLY BLACK AND YELLOW TAPE TO SIDE AND TOP Ol FORK POCKETS 2 3SERIALTAG ON LOWER CROSS TURI Item 2990413 DO NOT INFLATE THE SYSTEM TO MORE THAN 65 PSI AT THE FULLY RAISED POSITION OR 120 PSI AT THE LOWERED POSITION NEVER TRY TO SERVICE THE MACHINE WITHOUT CAREFULLY READING THE OWNER S MANUAL IMPROPER DISASSEMBLY OF ANY PART OF THE MACHINE COULD RESULT IN INJURY THE SPRING IN THE MACHINE IS PERMANENTLY INSTALLED NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE REMOVE OR CHANGE IT CONSULT OWNER S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE 2990413 Item 2990414 DO NOT INFLATE THE SYSTEM TO MORE THAN 65 PSI AT THE FULLY RAISED POSITION 2990414 P 1 LIFTS Decal 5900191 WETS H 1820 PAGE 10 OF 14 1 800 295 5510 0214 IH 1820 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Figure 2 Loading Manually 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 2 Removing Loads Manually Remove boxes or par
3. 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 Southworth for replacements The safety labels help to protect your workers M H 1820 PAGE 6 OF 14 1 800 295 5510 0214 IH 1820 PAGE 7 OF 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking the Unit 1 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 2 Please read all of these instructions carefully Be sure to read and understand all of the warnings 3 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 4 Choose the place where you want to set the unit It is very important that the P3 be located on a smooth and flat surface Check the floor surface carefully and make sure that it is free of all loose debris and dirt 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 5 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 6 Che
4. 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 Lifts 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 M H 1820 1 800 295 5510 0214 IH 1820 PAGE 5 OF 14 Responsibility of Owners and Users Inspection and Maintenance The device shall be inspected and maintained in proper working order in accor dance with Presto Lifts 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 mem bers cut or frayed pneumatic lines damaged or malfunctioning controls or safety devices etc shall b
5. you take a few common sense precautions you will be able to use the unit safely However the P3 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 which may occur if Presto s instructions or precautions are not followed Presto uses the following system of identifying the severity of the hazards associated with its products ONEA Immediate hazard which will result in severe personal injury or death Hazard or unsafe practice which could result in severe personal injury or death LA CAUTION Hazard or unsafe practice which could result in minor personal injury or property damage Please read and follow this instruction manual including all safety instructions and precautions carefully and completely Do not inflate the system to more than 61 PSI at the fully raised position If the actuation system pressure is higher than 61 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
6. 1 Figure 5 Loading with a Fork Lift sccseresecexaccsviiavastsiserconssadietaieneen neni 12 Figure 6 Unloading with a Fork Lift cc cceececccsseeececeeceeseeseeesssseeeseaees 12 Figure 7 Moving the FF sesieiactetinisiancioiiananiswnasaieidenatieaddenlsdedianoismwisuialdngetansass 12 MR H 1820 1 800 295 5510 0214 IH 1820 PAGE 4 OF 14 INTRODUCTION The P3 All Around Pallet Positioner is a simple device that will automati cally maintain a load at the ideal height for manual loading and unloading If a 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 All Around Pallet Positioner 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 stacker or fork lift See Figures 5 and 6 This manual contains information to help you to learn about the safe and proper installation use and upkeep of your PalletPal 360 Air unit Please be sure that this manual is available to anyone who uses or services the unit 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
7. ag LIFTS Presto worldwide material handling and ergonomic solutions P3 All Around Pallet Positioner Installation Operation and Service Manual Serial Date placed in service IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING LIFT Part orders are subject to a 50 net minimum charge TET H 1820 1 800 295 5510 PAGE 1 OF 14 0214 IH 1820 PAGE 2 OF 14 This manual was current at the time of printing To obtain the lat est 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 M H 1820 1 800 295 5510 0214 IH 1820 PAGE 3 OF 14 CONTENTS INTRODUC ON scria dus drateassntunceveliee cae Page 4 RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNERS AND USERS cccecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 5 OP eaaa EEEE EE EES EN EE EENE NE E EE 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cccccssseceessesneeecsseeescesneeeseeeneeesseeneessoenes 7 Unpacking the Unit sictssasusmnnicnerdanctennctadinitonisetnadnbensaanidaustsoncdeesaimanieis T Setup and Instructions sce c55 pcthee ech cusd coos cee aneteeseeiasuerseds arate centers 7 Operation notes eee nn ee en en a noe ee ene eee ee 8 PS Cl ON Se cect cect ieee ase exec eceietanse bacnecsaneain AAEE RETER 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS nnaasssnansnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ennan 10 Labels and Precautionary Markings
8. allet 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 PAGE 12 OF 14 1 800 295 5510 0214 IH 1820 Troubleshooting Problem Troubleshooting Check List Possible Cause Check This The unit lowers too easily too early Not enough air pressure See set up procedure pg 7 The unit does not lower enough too late Too much air pressure See set up procedure pg 7 The top of the unit rotates from you The base frame of the unit may not be level Move the unit to a level surface or away install the optional leveling feet Excessive rumble when unit operates Wear or lack of lubrication to bearings under turntable Remove turntable replace bearings Wear on underside of turntable Normal condition caused by wear hardening of metal No repair necessary PAGE 13 OF 14 Maintenance Routine Periodic Maintenance Every 90 days e Check for loose hardware and signs of excessive wear e Check to be sure that the unit is placed on a firm level surface Setup Procedures 1 The P3 must be properly installed according to the installation section of this manual 2 With no load on the unit use shop air or an air com pressor to pressurize the air actuation system to the required initial pressure The unit is equipped with an air pressure gauge and an air manifold valve that include
9. ck to see that the base frame of the unit is sit ting 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 base frame is more than 1 out of level in relation to any other part reposition to a flatter more level surface area 7 f you have any questions about the steps in the installation process please call Presto Customer Ser vice at 1 800 343 9322 Set Up and Instructions The P3 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 61 PSI to achieve capacities ranging from approximately 400 Ibs to 4500 lbs Once air is inflated into unit s air actuation system a corresponding load capacity can be set The unit will then lower 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 setting 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 SET UP REFERENCE TABLE Capacity 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Capacity X 75 p 750 1125 1500 1875 2250 2625 3000 3375 Initial Pressure Ps no load on ut f
10. continue loading the pallet WETS H 1820 1 800 295 5510 0214 IH 1820 Ordering Replacement Parts Presto Lifts has carefully chosen the components in 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 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 or up under the platform 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 Payment net 30 days except parts covered by warranty e Freight collect except parts covered by warranty 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 Presto Parts Department 50 Commerce Way Norton MA 02766 Telephone 800 343 9322 FAX 888 788 6496 Email service PrestoLifts com www PrestoLifts com Return Goods Authorization Policy RGA Presto Lifts provides the Return Goods Authorization RGA Policy for sp
11. e removed from service until it is repaired to the original manufacturer s standards Deflection It is the responsibility of the user purchaser to advise the manufacturer where deflection may be critical to the application 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 the positioner 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 examined and a determination made by a qualified per son as to whether it constitutes a hazard All items not in conformance with Southworth s specification shall be corrected before further use of the equipment 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 Lifts industrial positioning equipment shall be made only with written permission from Presto Lifts M H 1820 1 800 295 5510 0214 IH 1820 SAFETY The P3 All Around Pallet Positioner unit has been carefully designed to be as safe as possible for opera tors and service workers If
12. ecific models as a courtesy to our dis tributors 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 Customer 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 accepted and pro cessed 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 TET CHICAGO ATLANTA DALLAS LOS ANGELES MINNEAPOLIS NYC PHILA SEATTLE e MEXICO CANADA 1 800 295 5510 PAGE 14 OF 14 uline com 0214 IH 1820
13. ee l l lelolefe MAR H 1820 1 800 295 5510 0214 IH 1820 PAGE 8 OF 14 e dk 49 GUARD AIR PRESSURE GAUGE MANIFOLD VALVE MANUAL RELIEF VALVE Note Do not over tighten valve TO BE CONNECTED TO SHOP AIR Pa OPERATION NOTES Never sit or ride on the turntable or operate the unit if anyone is on it 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 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 rotate around and hit you Never turn the load when anyone is standing beside the unit SAFETY RELIEF VALVE 4 PRESET TO 125 PSI VALVE STEM AIR CHUCK 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 M H 1820 1 800 295 5510 0214 IH 1820 PAGE 9 OF 14 Specifications
14. s a valve stem a 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 3 Gradually load the P3 to 75 of the setup capac ity Check to see if the unit is fully compressed If not turn the manual relief knob to slowly bleed air out of the system until the platform reaches minimum fully compressed height then tighten the manual relief knob The setup procedure is now complete and the P3 is ready for use 4 If a different load is to be handled or if the operator prefers a higher or lower loading unloading position from that of the standard setup add air to or bleed air from the actuation system to achieve the necessary height The gauge should never be more than 62 PSI when the unit has no load on it NOTE The actuation system of the P3 contains cap tive 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 Quick Setup If you do not know or cannot estimate the weight of the pallet load to be handled use the following instructions With no load on the unit pressurize the actuation sys tem to 61 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
15. th a Fork Lift WARNIN 1 Place the load on the lift then lower the fork lift If you skip these steps the unit may jump Before removing the load be sure the unit is carrying up suddenly when you remove the pallet the weight not the fork lift See Figure 5 You may be hurt or the unit or load may be e Lower the load until the airbag on the P3 is fully damaged compressed e Be sure the forks on the lift are clear of the inside Unloading with a Fork Lift of the pallet If you skip these steps the load may drop suddenly when you remove the fork lift You may be hurt or the unit or load may be damaged 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 damaged 2 Besure the load is centered on the turntable Figure 6 Unloading with a Fork Lift Moving the P3 All Around Pallet Positioner Do not move the P3 while it is loaded This will damage the base frame of the unit The pockets on the base frame are designed to support an unloaded P3 but cannot support any extra weight Figure 5 Loading with a Fork Lift 1 Remove any load from the top of the P3 2 Insert the forks into the pockets in the base frame See Figure 7 If the load is off center it may shift when the l l turntable is turned You may be hurt or the Figure 7 Moving the P3 unit or load may be damaged 1 Insert the forks into the pallet and lift the p
16. ts until the pallet is empty The unit will gradually raise the pallet See Figure 3 Figure 3 Unloading Manually Ensure that loading and unloading of the P3 is done in even layers Loading or unloading a load on one side may cause the load to tip over and you may be injured This can also damage the unit PAGE 11 OF 14 Figure 4 Warning Load in Layers Operating Safely Manual Use 1 Never push the load off of the side of the unit If you do this the frame of the unit may jump upward 2 Never use the unit when anyone is sitting or riding on the turntable 3 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 If the boards or nails on the bottom of the pallet extend down more than 1 inch they will interfere with the turning action 4 Stay clear of the turntable when it is moving As the pallet turns a part of the load may rotate around and hit you 5 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 WETS H 1820 1 800 295 5510 0214 IH 1820 Loading wi

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