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Dayton 4-directional hydraulic hand pallet truck Model 5NP21 is a manually operated industrial-duty unit designed to move loads and allow perpendicular fork movement. It supports lifting up to 5,500 lbs or 3,000 lbs depending on direction, with safety features such as an overload bypass valve and pressure-compensated flow valve. The manual covers general safety, inspection and loading practices, unpacking, load capacity specifications, and assembly steps including handle setup, fork adjustment, and three-position operation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages7

Reading Time18 min

AccessFree to download

Description

General Safety Information

Unpacking

Specifications and Load Capacity

Assembly

Handle Assembly

Fork Adjustment

Operation

| Operating Instructions & Parts Manual | | | | | | 5NP21 | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
Dayton® Hydraulic Hand Pallet Truck | | | | | | | | | | | | Description
Dayton 4-directional hand hydraulic pallet truck, Model 5NP21, is a manually operated industrial duty product. This pallet truck is designed to move a load in the traditional way, and it is also designed to allow the pallet to be moved in a direction perpendicular to the forks. The maximum weight that can be lifted is 5,500 lbs. or 3,000 lbs. depending on direction. Safety features include an overload bypass valve and a pressure compensated flow valve for controlled lowering. A hand actuated control lever for selecting “raise,” “neutral” and “lower” positions is standard.
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Specifications
| | | | | | | | General Safety Information
In order to have a trouble free pallet truck, it is important to take caution during usage to ensure a long service life.
1. Inspect the pallet truck for transit damage before operation. Carefully read all manuals included with this product before putting into service. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the pallet truck.
2. Never overload the pallet truck. Stay within the rated capacity of the truck.
3. Distribute the load evenly on the forks—do not concentrate loads atone point, or load one fork more than the other.
4. Be especially cautious when using the pallet truck to move or set machinery. It is very easy to make the mistake of lifting at points that will develop concentrated or unbalanced loads that can damage the pallet truck.
5. Do not allow loaded pallet truck to drop from one floor level to another. Even a drop of one inch results in a“shock”, which can bend or break components.
6. The pump’s piston rod and lifting ram are polished with a hardened chrome-plate finish to provide maximum seal life and minimize oil leakage. Do not allow these surfaces to be nicked or pitted by abuse. Slight oil wetting of the external part of the piston is normal, as in all hydraulic | | | | Up/Down Control Front Wheels per Fork Steering Wheels
Strokes to Raised Height Push Rods
Forks
Steering Radius Handle Return | | Hand Actuated
Perpendicular, Load, Exit Steel Hub w/
Polyurethane Coating
12
Solid Steel – Adjustable Length Steel—7” wide
210º
Return to Vertical | | | | | | | | | | Unpacking
Refer to Replacement Parts Illustration and Replacement Parts List to aid in identifying parts. Unpack and separate all components from container, making
Dimensions | | | sure all parts are accounted for. If damage is evident, notify delivering carrier immediately and file necessary claims. | | | | | | | | | Load Capacity | Lowered | | Raised | Overall Width | Fork | | Fork | | Overall | | | Normal Sideways | Height of forks | | Height | Across Forks | Width | | Length | | Length | Weight | | 5,500 lbs. 3,000 lbs. | 27/8” | | 73/4” | 27” | 7” | | 48” | | 62” | 210 lbs. | Form 5S4503 Printed in Hong Kong 04634 0600/246/K1 E N G L I S H E S P A Ñ O L F R A N Ç A I S E N G L I S H Dayton® Hydraulic Hand Pallet Truck | General Safety Information (Continued)
systems. This oil film provides lubrication between the polished surfaces and the seals through which they pass. Do not be alarmed at atrace of oil, even on new units.
7. Always remove load before making repairs. Completely immobilize pallet truck before working on components that might pinch fingers or hands

FAQs

What is the maximum lifting capacity of the Model 5NP21, and what affects it?

The truck can lift up to 5,500 lbs in one direction and 3,000 lbs depending on direction, as stated in the description/specifications.

What key safety steps does the manual emphasize before and during use?

It requires inspecting for transit damage, staying within the rated capacity, distributing loads evenly on the forks, avoiding sudden drops between floor levels, and lowering the forks when trucking is completed.

How does fork adjustment work if forks descend quickly or rise in neutral?

Unlock the set screw on the lowering lever, rotate it counterclockwise 1/2 turn, retry operation, and repeat until satisfactory performance is achieved, then lock the set screw with the lock nut.

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