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SECTION 1
DESCRIPTION
1-1. INTRODUCTION.
This publication describes the 24 volt transistor
WPT 45 lift truck distributed by Big Joe by Blue Giant.
Included are operating instructions, planned mainte-
nance instructions, lubrication procedures, corrective
maintenance procedures and a complete parts list with
part location illustrations.
Users shall comply with all requirements indicated in
applicable OSHA standards and current edition of
A.N.S.I. B56.1 Part II. By following these requirements
and the recommendations contained in this manual,
you will receive many years of dependable service
from your WPT 45 lift truck.
1-2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION.
The self-propelled WPT 45 truck, Figure 1-2, lifts and
transports payloads up to 4500 pounds on rigid forks.
The forward and reverse motion is controlled by either
of two controller levers mounted on the control head.
Stopping and turning is controlled by the steering arm.
Lift and Lower is controlled by pushbuttons on the con-
trol head. The battery powered lift truck is quiet and
without exhaust fumes.
The reversible AC motor propels the lift truck in for-
ward or reverse direction throughout the available
speed range. The WPT 45 lift truck can be driven with
forks raised or lowered. The lift truck must be pro-
tected from the elements.
The model number will be found on the name plate
(Figure 1-1) along with the serial number, lifting capac-
ity, and load center. Figure 1-2 shows the locations of
the truck’s main components and controls.
Figure 1-1 Name Plate
Figure 1-2 . WPT 45 Lift Truck
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COMPLIES WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIRE-
MENTS OF ANSI B56.1 AND OSHA STANDARDS
BIG LIFT LLC
WISCONSIN DELLS, WISCONSIN 53965
AUSTRALIAN PATENT NO. 537,987
U.S. PATENT NO. 4,444,284
TRUCK
TYPE
MODEL NO.
SERIAL NO.
VOLTAGE
BATTERY
TYPE
CERTIFIED
MAX CAP LB/
LOAD CTR IN/
LIFT HGT IN/
LOAD CTR IN/
LIFT HGT IN/
ALT CAP LB/
BATTERY MIN WT LB/
TRUCK WT LESS BATTERY LB/
BATTERY MAX WT LB/
TRUCK WT WITH BATTERY LB/
KG
MM
MM
MM
MM
KG
KG
KG
KG
KG
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