Forklift Attachment Low Level Skip (ILUS-1)
Please Note: ILUS-2 is on a 6-7 weeks lead time.
Enhance Your Gas Bottle Handling with a Low Level Skip Attachment
Please note: skip lid and skip sold separately.Standard Feature
- Low loading height
- Reinforced leading edge and body sides
- 4-way fork pocket entry
- Secondary Locking Mechanism to prevent accidental discharge
- Fully seam welded for retention of fluids
- Manual handle override
- Maximum fork section 150 x 60 mm at 683 mm centres
- Zinc plated twist screws for safe attachment to truck
- Painted bright orange for safety
Operations
- TO OPERATE VIA RELEASE HANDLE: Position the forks the correct distance apart to locate into fork pockets.
- Remove fork pocket heel pins from skip.
- Drive forks into the fork pockets.
- Insert fork pocket heel pins directly behind the heel of the fork and attach safety lynch pin into the hole provided.
- Take the forklift skip to the intended area to be tipped and release the secondary lock mechanism on the rear.
- To release the skip and empty the contents pull the release handle.
- Once emptying is complete pull the skip back so as to re-latch on to the hook
- Replace the safety lock mechanism.
- The skip is now ready for use again.
- TO OPERATE VIA AUTO-RELEASE: Follow steps 1-4 above and then: Take the forklift skip to the large yard skip and release the secondary lock mechanism on the rear of the skip.
- Position the forklift skip at the correct height with the actuator plate positioned over the yard skip side (the actuator plate is located between the two side entry fork pockets).
- Lower the forklift skip on to the side of the yard skip until the hook release mechanism is disengaged.
- Raise the forklift to clear the side of the yard skip, pull away and lower safely to the ground. Once emptying is complete pull the skip back so as to re-latch on to the hook.
- Replace the safety lock mechanism.
- The skip is now ready for use again.
Maintenance
- The Skip should be inspected weekly for general condition with particular attention paid to: A, All weld points, B, Wear & distortion of fork pockets and thumb screws, C, Any damaged components, D, Lock & latches, E, Rockers & roller guides, F, Automatic mechanism
- All bolts must be checked for tightness.
- The pivot bars, latches and locks must be kept greased.
- The spring should be oiled.
- Damage or failure must be reported and rectified immediately prior to re-use of skip.
- General surface rusting especially in the critical areas should be treated with proprietary inhibitors, primers and paint regularly.
- This product is certified for six (6) months from the date of manufacture after which it is the customer, responsibility to have the product re-tested at an approved testing facility or inspected and logged in a register by a competent person as advised by the HSE.
Health & Safety
- The manager of the department or section where the attachment is to be used must be responsible for ensuring the operators are fully conversant with the attachment, its operation, maintenance and that the thumb screws are fully tightened.
- Ensure both the truck and attachment are capable of handling the intended load and its contents.
- Operators must keep clear of the mechanism whilst in operation.
- Ensure the safety lock mechanism is engaged until the emptying operation is required.
- Do not drive into the fork pockets without retracting the thumb screws.
- Do not shock load the skip under any circumstance.
- In the event of failure during operation do not attempt rectification or re-operation while the skip is off the ground. The attachment must be returned safely to floor level for inspection.
- Do not empty the skip whilst the forks are in the side entry pockets as this could unbalance the fork truck.
Delivery charges will be calculated at checkout.
Standard delivery is free on all orders to Mainland UK above £100 excluding VAT. Some exclusions apply
1-2 Day delivery is available on stock items only and, where available, charges for 1-2 Day delivery are calculated at checkout. Orders for 1-2 delivery need to be placed by 1:00pm unless otherwise stated.
Delivery dates are estimates only and the company shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from any delay in delivery. In particular we shall not be liable for any matter which results from any act of God, war or riot, extreme weather, strikes or any other events which are beyond our control.
The company reserves the right to deliver Goods by installments, each installment being treated as a separate contract.
Goods will be delivered at the point most convenient to our carrier, usually the goods inwards department or reception on the ground floor. Further transfer or installation within the purchasers premises, particularly for large or heavy items, must be arranged prior to delivery and will be charged extra.
Goods are delivered by courier and a signature is required, if the courier is unable to make delivery a card will be left and the goods returned to the depot. Redelivery will usually be attempted on the next working day or arrangements can be made to collect the goods from the delivery depot. It is your responsibility to advise of any special delivery requirements at the time of order.
From time to time our shipping providers make an additional charge for delivery to some areas, for example Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands and Islands, in these cases we reserve the right to pass that additional cost on to our customer. We will make contact with you to obtain further payment to cover additional shipping costs, if you do not wish to make the additional payment a full refund will be offered and your order will be cancelled.
RETURN OF GOODS
In the unlikely event of you not being satisfied with any product, please contact us without delay.
Faulty Goods or Incorrect Item Received
Should the goods you receive be faulty or if we have delivered the wrong product you must inform us within 24 hours of receipt (or the next working day), we guarantee to accept return of such goods without charge.
Once we have received the goods at our premises a replacement will be dispatched to you.
Unwanted Goods
If you decide that you wish to cancel your order, you must notify us, in writing, within 7 working days of receipt.
You will be responsible for the cost of returning the goods to us.
The goods must be returned in a completely resalable condition, in the original packaging, complete with all parts and accessories as supplied. For furniture items that are suppied in flat pack form, we may not be able to accept return if the item has been assembled.
It is your responsibility to take reasonable care of the goods. Goods will be inspected before a refund is made. If the goods suffer damage or neglect whilst in your care a claim may be made.
You must decide before ordering if the goods are suitable for your needs.
We cannot accept return of goods that have been made to your particular specifications or manufactured to order as per below delivery status icons. If you are unsure please call 01302 300200.Â
For business customers returns may be subject to a handling/restocking charge not exceeding 25% of the net price of the goods.
