Presto Lifts P3-AA Use and Care Manual
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1. y A ee Y l x Y i y A MN Wi N aN dl Pr y BR S x hd gt ag LIFTS Presio 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 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 2 P3 ALL AROUND PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER CONTENTS INTRODUCTION aiii ta ticos Page 4 RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNERS AND USERS 0 cccccccessessseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 SAFELY abasto ia 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS coonccccccnccnnccnononcnannncnnnnonenonnanannnnnnnnnnnnnananananannns 8 Bea do o e 8 SEIU and INSTUCUONS aidocncussdincs cctcuesmsacetiodteenasnteddacagettateosacledsocuauetaes 8 Operation notes ce sestaedvorsaseavercceandaesyeceastuoscess 9 sy 8 21 01 612 11 4 Aan ene ee eee ee een ee aras 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS connnnncncccononononncnnnnnccnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenenas 11 Labels and Precautionary Markings ccccoooccnnccconccncononnnnconancnnnonanons 11 Loading Manually av2. the correct working height The unit may also be used for the reverse application An empty pallet may be placed on the P3 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 P3 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 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 replac
3. G THE OWNER S MANUAL IMPROPER DISASSEMBLY OF ANY PART OF THE MACHINE COULD RESULT IN INJURY CONSULT OWNER S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE 2990413 NOTICE DO NOT INFLATE THE SYSTEM Item 2990414 TO MORE THAN 30 PSI AT THE FULLY RAISED POSITION 2990414 q 1 LIFTS Decal 30000568 Figure 1 P3 ALL AROUND PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continueg 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 parts 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 12 P3 ALL AROUND PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER 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 b
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5. d become defective within the limited warranty period Proof of purchase 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 removal or reinstallation of components after thirty days This limited warranty shall not cover among other things damages resulting from foreign matter or water failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance or fail ure to follow operating instructions The limited warranty is not valid for damage resulting from negligence accident unreasonable use abuse or misuse exceeding 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 t
6. dle 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 Check 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 out of level in relation to any other part reposition to a flatter more level surface area 7 lf 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 3 PSI to 30 PSI to achieve Capacities ranging from approximately 300 lbs to 4500 Ibs Once air is inflated into unit s air actuation system a corresponding load capacity can be set The gauge should never be more than 30 PSI when the unite has no load on it 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 Arule 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 t
7. e 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 P3 ALL AROUND PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER 15 Presto Lifts Limited Warranty Policy Presto Lifts warrants this product against defects in the welded structural frame and including the scissor legs from faulty material and workmanship for a period of five 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 workman ship for a two 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 mer chantability 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 compo nents shoul
8. ement 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 P3 ALL AROUND PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER 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 be removed from service until it is repaired to the original manufacturer s standards Deflection lt 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 exa
9. ey 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 gt gt La 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 E E 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 is used to address practices not related to personal NOTICE Jew Blue Background SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS or equivalent signs indicate safety INSTRUCTIONS related instructions or procedures Green Background P3 ALL AROUND PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER Please read and follow this instruction manual including all safety instructions and precautions carefully and completely Do not inflate the system to more than 30 PSI at the fully raised position If the actuation system pressure is higher than 30 PSI under any circumstance it may cause the failure of the air actuation sys
10. 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 Unloading with a Fork Lift 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 1 Remove any load from the top of the P3 2 Insert the forks into the pockets in the base frame See Figure 7 Figure 7 Moving the P3 P3 ALL AROUND PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER 13 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check List Problem Possible Cause Check This The unit lowers too easily Not enough air pressure See set up procedure pg 8 too early The unit does not lower Too much air pressure See set up procedure pg 8 enough too late The top of the unit rotates The base frame of the unit may Move the unit to a level surface or away from you not be level install the optional leveling feet Excessive rumble when One or more worn or broken Remove turntable replace bearings top rotating bearings under turntable Wear on underside Normal condition caused by No repair necessary of turn
11. he set Capacity including the weight of the pallet 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 30 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 NOTE The actuation system of the P3 All Around 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 SET UP REFERENCE TABLE Capacity 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Capacity X 75 1125 1500 1875 2250 2625 3000 3375 Initial Pressure PSI no load on unit 8 P3 ALL AROUND PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER jojo fofolefolo AIR PRESSURE MANIFOLD VALVE VALVE STEM FOR AIR FILL 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
12. injured AIR PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE MANUAL AIR DISCHARGE VALVE 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 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 P3 ALL AROUND PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER 9 Specifications 50 wide x 50 long x 72 high max 10 P3 ALL AROUND PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Labels and Precautinary Markings LOCATE ITEM 2990413 NEAR THIS END ON TOP AS SHOWN 2 X 3 SERIAL TAG ON UNDER SIDE OF PLATFORM LOCATE ITEM 2990414 NEAR THE PRESSURE GAUGE ON TOP AS SHOWN DECAL 300005680N OUTSIDE OF ANGLE RING EQUALLY SPACED 120 APARI APPLY BLACK AND YELLOW T TAPE TO SIDE AND TOP Ol FORK POCKETS 2 X 3 SERIAL TAG ON LOWER CROSS TUBI Item 2990413 DO NOT INFLATE THE SYSTEM TO MORE THAN 30 PSI AT THE FULLY RAISED POSITION OR 65 PSI AT THE LOWERED POSITION NEVER TRY TO SERVICE THE MACHINE WITHOUT CAREFULLY READIN
13. mined and a determination made by a qualified per son as to whether it constitutes a hazard All items not in conformance with Presto s specification shall be corrected before further use of the equip ment 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 P3 ALL AROUND PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER 9 6 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 precautions 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 Ob
14. o 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 16 P3 ALL AROUND PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER ag Presio we a M A T pe y E yg O ODO 9 i 0 LET PRESTO MEET THOSE NEEDS Call Presto Sales for stock or customized lift inquiries 800 343 9322 Email sales prestolifts com CA LA ls 1
15. oards 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 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 Loading with a Fork Lift 1 Place the load on the lift then lower the fork lift Before removing the load be sure the unit is carrying the weight not the fork lift See Figure 5 e Lower the load until the airbag on the P3 is 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 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 Be sure the load is centered on the turntable Figure 5 Loading with a Fork Lift 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 1 Insert the
16. table wear hardening of metal 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 e 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 14 P3 ALL AROUND PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER 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 ar
17. tem 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 all the labeling 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 for replacements Labels and precautionary markings on the machine help to protect your workers P3 ALL AROUND PRESTO PALLET POSITIONER 7 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 han
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