BendPak PCL-18B - Lift Operation Safety

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LIFT OPERATION SAFETY
• DAILY inspect your lift. Never operate if it malfunctions
or if it has broken/damaged parts. Use only qualied lift
service staff and genuine BendPak parts to make repairs.
• THOROUGHLY train all employees in use and care of
lift, using manufacturer’s instructions and “Lifting It Right”
and “Safety Tips” supplied with the lift.
• NEVER allow unauthorized or untrained persons to
position vehicle or operate lift.
• PROHIBIT unauthorized persons from being in shop
area while lift is in use.
• DO NOT permit anyone on lift or inside vehicle when it is
either being raised or lowered.
• ALWAYS keep area around lift free of tools, debris,
grease and oil.
• NEVER overload lift. Capacity of lift is shown on name-
plate affixed to the lift.
• DO NOT stand in front of the vehicle while it is being
positioned in lift bay.
• DO NOT hit or run over lift arms, legs or cables. This
could damage lift or vehicle. Before driving vehicle into
position, move Columns to provide unobstructed access
to lift area.
• ALWAYS load vehicle on lift carefully. Position the lift
arms to contact at the vehicle’s wheels. Raise lift until the
wheels are 2”/50mm off ground. Check arms for secure
contact with wheels. Raise lift to desired working height.
• DO NOT block open or override self-closing lift controls;
they are designed to return to the “Off” or Neutral position
when released.
• DO NOT remove or disable arm restraints.
• ALWAYS remain clear of lift when raising or lowering
vehicles.
• ALWAYS use safety stands when removing or installing
heavy components.
• DO NOT go under raised vehicle if safety locks are not
engaged.
• NEVER LEAVE LIFT IN ELEVATED CONDITION
unless all Safety Locks are engaged.
• AVOID excessive rocking of vehicle while on lift.
• ALWAYS CLEAR AREA if vehicle is in danger of falling.
• ALWAYS REMOVE tool trays, stands, etc. before
lowering lift.
• ALWAYS POSITION the Columns to provide an
unobstructed exit before removing vehicle from lift area.
• DO NOT raise or lower the lift with persons or
equipment under the vehicle at any time.
• All vehicle tires need to be inspected and properly
inated according to vehicle manufactures specications.
• DO NOT lift any vehicle with any of the tires under
inated , at, or with any damage or wear that could
compromise the load bearing capability of the tire.
• Ensure that all steerable wheels are pointed straight
and are parallel to the vehicle body.
• Ensure there is a minimum of 6”/152mm clearance
above the top of the vehicle.
• NEVER attempt to override any fault condition.
• DO NOT operate the lift with any fault condition present.
• ALWAYS lower all columns onto the ground after
positioning or for storage.
• DO NOT apply a horizontal force or load to any raised
vehicle that exceeds more than 20% of the vehicles gross
weight during any repair procedures.
• Protect the communication cables from damage from
sharp objects. DO NOT drive over communication cables.
• Calibration procedure should be repeated bi-weekly
and/or for any control module replacement, system
calibration related fault, removal or replacement of any
sensors, valves, coils, motors or pumps.
• NEVER calibrate lift whole columns are in an elevated
position.
• Read and comply with all safety guidelines and
recommendations.
TO RAISE LIFT
1. Perform the Lift Testing Procedure as outlined in
Section 9 before lifting any vehicle.
2. Position the Vehicle on solid concrete surface.
3. Conrm that the vehicles tires are all properly inated.
Verify the gross vehicle’s weight does not exceed
the total capacity of the lifting system.