Bottom Empty Skip (IBE-1)
Invicta Bottom Empty Skip - Safe & Efficient Material Handling
The Invicta Bottom Empty Skip is designed to handle the most demanding material handling tasks. Constructed of high-quality steel, this heavy-duty skip is quickly loaded and unloaded by forklift, ensuring efficient operations. With a capacity of 550kg, it's ideal for construction sites, warehouses, factories, recycling centres, landscapers, gardeners, and more. The self-locking mechanism and easy-to-use features make it a safe and practical solution for your material handling needs. Experience the durability and efficiency of the Invicta Bottom Empty Skip from Premier Storage today!Standard Feature
- 125mm diameter nylon castor fitted as standard
- Internally reinforced sides and lap-welded corners
- Unique automatic releasing and locking mechanism
- Maximum fork section 150 x 50 mm at 683 mm centres
- Zinc-plated heel pins for safe attachment to truck
- Painted bright orange for safety
Operations
- Position the forks the correct distance apart to locate them into fork pockets.
- Remove fork pocket heel pins from a skip.
- Drive forks into the fork pockets.
- Insert fork pocket heel pins directly behind the heel of the fork and attach the safety lynch pin into the hole provided.
- Take the bottom empty skip to the yard skip and position the actuator plates (on the rear of the skip base) over the side of the yard skip.
- With the vertical mast, lower the actuator plates onto the side of the yard skip and activate the release hooks.
- Keeping the mast vertical, lift the carriage of the forklift truck so that the drop bottom door clears the side of the yard skip and reverse clear.
- Lower the skip to the ground to automatically re-latch the drop bottom door, some forward tilt may be required, dependent on site conditions.
Maintenance
- The skip should be inspected weekly for the general condition with particular attention paid to A, All weld points, B, Wear & distortion of fork pockets and heel pin attachments, C, Any damaged components, and D, Lock latches and spring wear.
- All bolts must be checked for tightness.
- The pivot bars, latches, and locks must be kept greased.
- The springs should be oiled.
- Damage or failure must be reported and rectified immediately before re-using the skip.
- Especially in critical areas, general surface rusting 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 department manager or section where the attachment is to be used must ensure the operators are fully conversant with the attachment, its operation, and maintenance and that the heel pins are fitted correctly.
- Ensure the truck and attachments can handle the intended load and contents.
- Operators must keep clear of the mechanism, and personnel must be kept at a safe distance from the skip when it is in operation.
- Ensure that the heel pins are correctly inserted, retained and positioned about the fork's heel before every use.
- Do not shock load the skip under any circumstances.
- Do not drive into the fork pockets without removing the heel pins.
- 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.
- Ensure both release hooks are engaged before each operation.
Delivery charges will be calculated at checkout.
Standard delivery is free on all orders to Mainland UK above £100 excluding VAT.
Next Day delivery is available on stock items only and, where available, charges for Next Day delivery are calculated at checkout. Orders for next day 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.
