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POST-INSTALLATION CHECK-OFF
Columns Properly Shimmed And Stable
Anchor Bolts Tightened
Pivot / Sheave Pins Properly Attached
Carriage Stop bolts Torqued to 2-3 Ft. Lbs
Electric Power Supply Confirmed
Cables Adjusted Properly
Safety Locks Functioning Properly
Check For Hydraulic Leaks
Oil Level
Lubrication of Critical Components
Check For Overhead Obstructions
Lift Arms Level
All Screws, Bolts, and Pins Secured
Surrounding Area Clean
Operation, Maintenance and Safety Manuals
on Site.
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STEP 19
( Lubrication )
1. After installation and start up has been completed,
lubricate lift components as described below.
(See Fig. 19.1)
STEP 20
( Bleeding )
1. After electrical power is connected and oil reservoir is
full press button to raise lift.
2. Continue raising until lift Cylinders bottom out at full
height. DO NOT continue pressing button after lift reaches
full height. Damage to motor can occur if continued.
3. Lower the lift only HALF WAY by pressing the SAFETY
RELEASE handle inward then pressing in the DOWN
lever on power unit.
4. With the lift at half height, slowly loosen the BLEED
SCREWS located at the top of each Cylinder to bleed
trapped air. DO NOT completely remove bleed screws.
Retighten after trapped air has escaped. (See Fig. 20.1)
5. Lower the lift completely by pressing the SAFETY
RELEASE handle inward then pressing the DOWN lever
on Power Unit. Wait five minutes and repeat bleeding
process one additional time.
NOTE:
There will be initial stretching of the cables in the begin-
ning and/or with increased loads. Adjust the cables as
outlined above a week after first use, then every three
to six months thereafter depending on usage and/or to
compensate for stretch.
Fig. 19.1.
Fig. 20.1
DANGER!
THE LIFT WILL MOVE DOWN WHEN BLEEDING
MAKE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT,PERSONNEL ,HANDS
AND FEET ARE CLEAR BEFORE BLEEDING