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GPC 3000
GPC 3000
Table of Contents
General 5
Who should read this manual? 5
WARNING Intended Use 6
It’s the law, you must be trained and certified to operate Floor Conditions 6
this truck. (OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999) Safety 7
You or others around you can be seriously injured or even Drive Carefully 8
killed if you don't use this truck correctly. Protect yourself 9
Read and obey all warnings and instructions in this Manual* Look out for other people 9
and on the truck. Traveling 10
Head, arms, hands, legs or feet outside the operator area Travel route and visibility 10
can be pinned or crushed whenever the truck is moving. Traveling on inclines 11
Stay within the operator area and stop the truck Loading and unloading trucks 11
completely before getting on or off. Transporting loads 11
A dockboard can move or drop while you are on it. Or you When You leave your Truck 12
could drive off a dock. Falls from docks or dockboards can Battery 12
cause serious injury or even death. Make sure you are
Capacity Data plate 13
safe.
Capacity 13
Inspect your truck before starting work, make sure it is in What is Load Center? 14
good working order.
Transporting multiple pallets or wire baskets 14
Components 15
* Additional copies of this Operator Manual and all Truck Labels Truck Overview 15
can be obtained from Crown Equipment Corporation, New
Bremen, Ohio 45869 U.S.A. Fixed load backrest 16
Models with Platform Lift 17
Control Handle & Dashboard Panel 18
Display Panel 19
Battery discharge indicator and
battery warning indicator light 19
Performance setting display 20
Display screen 20
Operator error indicator light 21
All rights reserved under International Service indicator light 21
and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 2016 Crown Equipment Corp. Operator Menu 21
Navigation Buttons 21
Operation
Turning the Truck On and Off
22
22
General
This operator manual describes the GPC 3000
Turning the truck on and off series of low level order pickers.
with the Enter Button 22
Entering a PIN 23 Who should read this
Turning the truck on and off with the
key switch 23 manual?
Changing parameters/displays after This manual is for operators of this truck.
power-up 24
Adjusting the Seat Rest 25 The operator manual is a part of the truck. Store this
manual in a convenient location.
Second level step 25
Applying the Emergency Disconnect 26 Details of maintenance and repair work are
Travel, Steering & Braking 27 contained in the Service & Parts manual.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or even death.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in moderate injury and/or product damage.
Units of measure
When leaving your truck GPC
Capacity with Equally Distributed Load
2700 (6000) kg
Max. Grade
9 %
y Come to a complete stop before leaving truck. Truck Weight with Max. Batte ry Hour Rate
y Lower the forks. Turn the truck off or disconnect 1086 (2394) kg 750
Batte ry Weight kg D.C. Voltag e
the battery.
Min 370(815) Max 685 (1512) 24
y Avoid parking on inclines. But if you must, block Truck Data Number Batte ry Type
the wheels of your truck. ----- E
Model Number D.C. Voltag e
y Do not block any intersections, crosswalks
emergency exits or fire protection equipment. GPC3060 470 (18.5)
Serial Number Batte ry Type
12345678 E
Battery This truck as released conforms to the mandato ry requirements of ANSI/ITSDF B56.1
Manufactured by Crown in Germany Ł
Crown Equipment Corporation New Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA
820-A
DANGER
DANGER Batteries can produce explosive gas. Capacity Data Plate
Ventilate well when in an enclosed area and
The Data plate (Fig.1, c) is located on the
when charging.
backrest.
Battery acid can burn
Batteries produce explosive gas.
Do not smoke, use open flame, or Avoid contact with battery acid. Always wear eye
create an arc or sparks near this
protection.
battery. Ventilate well in enclosed
areas and when charging.
Objects falling on the battery can cause short
Capacity
Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which
causes severe burns. Do not get in circuits and fires The capacity of the truck indicates the maximum
eyes, on skin, or clothing. In case of
contact, flush immediately. Get medical Prevent metal objects from falling on the battery. weight that can be lifted. For stability, the load
attention if your eyes are affected. must be evenly distributed and resting against the
Lead in Batteries
backrest.
Lead exposure can be harmful. Batteries contain
lead. Always wash your hands after working with WARNING
batteries.
Fig. 1 Backrest Reduced stability can cause accidents
Trucks that appear the same may have different
1. Capacity plate
capacities.
y The maximum capacity is indicated on the
truck's data plate.
y Make sure the load is centered over the forks.
y Never exceed the truck's maximum capacity.
Components
What Is Load Center?
1
The capacity of the truck indicates the maximum Truck Overview
weight that can be lifted. Note that the load must be
evenly distributed and resting against the backrest.
2
1
1
5
2
3
4
8
7 6
5
Fig. 8 Display panel
1 Battery Discharge Indicator (BDI) 5 Navigation buttons and enter button
5 6
2 Not used on this truck 6 Operator error indicator light
7
3 Battery warning indicator light 7 Service indicator light
4 Performance setting display 8 Display screen
8
Turning the truck on and off with Turning the truck on and off
the Display Enter button with the key switch
Turning the truck on with the key switch
Turning the truck on with the Enter button Turn the key switch ON (Fig. 10, c)
1. Press the Enter button for two seconds.
The power-up routine is performed. All the displays
The power-up routine is performed. All the light up for approx. 1 second and an audible signal
displays light up for approx. 1 second and sounds.
an audible signal sounds.
Fig.10 Key switch The truck is now operational.
The entry prompt PIN is displayed. 1 ON position
2 OFF position
If your truck requires a PIN code, the following
2. Enter your PIN.
applies after you have activated the key switch:
Fig. 9 Dashboard panel Turning the truck off with the Enter button The PIN prompt is displayed.
Press the Enter button for at least three seconds. Enter your PIN.
WARNING
The performance setting controls speed and
acceleration, for example. The performance settings Adjusting the seat rest while traveling can result
can be created for the experience level of the in accidents
operator. Always stop the truck before adjusting the seat
rest.
For example: P1,and P2 for advanced operators and
P3 for entry level operators.
Adjusting the Seat Rest. (Fig. 11)
To select a setting, proceed as follows:
1. Press the button to access the 1. Pull the seat c up.
PERFORMANCE menu.
1 2. Move the seat c down and move it into the
PERFORMANCE is displayed. required position.
2. Press the button once.
SET P1, SET P2 or SET P3 is displayed. Folding the Seat Rest down.
2 Pull the bar d underneath the seat rest c forward.
3. Using the button select the performance
setting and confirm by pressing the Enter The seat rest c folds down.
Fig. 11 Seat rest
button .
1 Seat rest
2 Bar (under seat)
Changing the display
You can change the display provided this function
has been enabled beforehand. Second Level Step
1. Press the button. For assistance reaching higher levels, swing the
2. Using the or buttons select the required optional step down to the level position.
display, e.g.battery charge status BDI.
When either step is in the down position, the brake is
3. Confirm by pressing the Enter button. applied and you cannot travel.
Fig. 24 Platform
5 "Platform lower" foot switch*
Steps Test the steps and check for damage and any attachment
WARNING defects.
Operating a defective truck can result in Wheels Check wheels for damage and debris.
accidents and injury!
y Check your truck before starting work
Cover on Fork Check the cover on the fork carriage for damage.
y You must make sure your truck is safe to use. Carriage
Load Backrest Ensure they are fitted securely and check for damage.
and any
Attachments
Grab Handles, Check for damage and any attachment defects.
Backrest
Grab Bar, Work
Assist™
Accessories,
Picking Guard
Messages
The following is an overview of the operator EACH WARNING LABEL
messages and explanations. ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT
Read and obey all of them to protect yourself and
others.
Display Action
TRUCK STOPS IN 5 MIN The truck will stop in 5 minutes. Charge the
battery.
TRUCK STOPPED Discharged battery. Charge the battery.
RELEASE TRAVEL Release the travel switch, then turn on the truck.
CONTROL
PLATFORM FAILURE Step off, then back onto the platform.
HIGHTEMP STEERING Turn the truck off and leave it to cool down.
MOTOR Contact the Crown service department if the
HIGHTEMP TRACTION message appears frequently.
MOTOR
HIGHTEMP TCM
HIGHTEMP STEERING
CONTROLLER
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