Operating Instruction and Documentation
Sprinter NT
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4. Safety regulations
Using automotive lifts for working the regulations of accident EN1493/Aug.98 (CEN/TC
98 „ Automotive lifts”) must be observed.
Especially the following regulations are very important:
• During working with the lift the operating instructions must be followed.
• The laden weight of the lifted vehicle mustn’t be more than 3000 kg for automotive lift
• Only trained personnel over the age of 18 years old are to operate this lift.
• During lifting or lowering the vehicle it must be observed from the operator.
• Position the polymer supports as described of the vehicle manufacturer under the
vehicle.
• If necessary use the ramps.
• It’s not allowed to stay under the lifted or lowered vehicle (except for the operator).
• It’s not allowed to transport passengers on the lift or in the vehicle.
• It’s not allowed to climb onto the lift or onto a lifted vehicle.
• The automotive lift must be checked from an expert after changes in construction or
after repairing carrying pads.
• It’s not allowed to start with operations at the lift before the main switch is switched off.
• It’s not allowed to install the standard-automotive lift in hazardous location.
5. Operating instructions
The Safety Regulations must be observed during working with the automotive lift.
Read the safety regulations in chapter 4 carefully before working with the lift!
5.1 Lifting the vehicle
• Drive vehicle over the lift, longitudinal axes on line of the lift.
If necessary use the ramps for the safe position of the vehicle. If the wheelbase is
too short and the wheels are standing on the ramps, remove the ramps.
• Block the vehicle against rolling, put into gear.
• Position elastomer-supports under the pick-up points of the vehicle as prescribed
by the vehicle-manufacturer.