PLS Access EA Series User Manual

Trobleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
Lift will not deploy
Circuit breaker tripped/ Fuse
Blown
Re-set circuit breaker (push button in) situated on vehicle
or change fuse.
Handset button failure Check wiring inside handset or change module
Lift arm spring failure Replace damaged or stretched springs.
Arm linkage has seized in
Press the down button whilst pulling lift out. Note: must
stand clear of platform.
Platform unfolds when not in use
Hose burst/ hydraulic leak
Check for leaking oil, replace all necessary components
Close tap and re-stow lift
Manual override tap left open/
down valve manual override
opened
Close “red” down valve tap and re-stow lift.
Lift fails to power UP
Circuit breaker tripped Re-set circuit breaker (push reset button in) situated near
to vehicle battery
Handset button failure Replace handset module
Hose burst/ hydraulic leak Check for leaking oil, replace necessary components
Low oil level in reservoir
drawing air into system
Top up reservoir with PLS BLUE hydraulic oil, 25mm from
top “max” (when lift is completely stowed)
Platform doors do not align
Platform structure bent
Replace damaged components.
Platform Knuckles not set
correctly
Adjust Platform Knuckles at platform pivot. Note: when
platform is down the Platform Knuckles must NOT be over
tensioned. i.e. can turn via finger pressure
See Platform Frame “Horizontal” Adjustment Procedure 7.3
See Platform Gates “Synchronizing” Procedure 7.4
Roll-off ramp not reaching floor.
NOTE. Keep fingers on DOWN
Button.
Lack of lubrication
Spray all pivots and moving parts with ACF-50
Ramp damaged or bent
Replace damaged parts
Uneven ground Land the lift on a more suitable surface
Platform angle not set
Adjust stowage adjustment screws at base of platform to
set level position.
Bridging plate not dropping to
base plate
Lift not raised to max up
position
Power lift UP fully to floor height
Mechanism requires adjusting
Re-set and test bridge plate mechanism
Bridge plate is damaged Replace damaged components
Platform angle not set
Adjust stowage adjustment screws at base of platform to
set level position
See Platform Frame “Horizontal” Adjustment Procedure 7.3
See Platform Gates “Synchronizing” Procedure 7.4
Activation spring has lost
tension
Replace as necessary
Bridge plate hinge has jammed Loosen and re-lubricate/ replace parts as necessary.
Bridging plate not returning to
vertical position
Mechanism has stuck in down
position
Re-set, lubricate and test bridge plate mechanism
Gas strut has lost pressure Replace parts as necessary.
12.1 Troubleshooting Instructions Access™ EA & Access™ EAB
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12.1 Troubleshooting Instructions Access™ EA & Access™ EAB
Diagrams
Wiring Diagram- “Standard”
13.1 Wiring Diagram- Power Pack- 3 Options Access™ EA & Access™ EAB
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PLS Access EA Series Specifications

General

Brand	PLS
Model	Access EA Series
Category	Lifting Systems
Language	English