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Trouble shooting 

A list of possible troubles and solutions is given below 

TROUBLE 

POSSIBLE CAUSE 

SOLUTION 

The 

hoist

 does not work 

The main switch is not turned 

on 

Turn the switch on 

There is no power 

Check Power on to the restore if 

necessary 

The electrical wires are 

disconnected 

Replace 

Fuses are blown 

Replace 

The 

hoist

 does not raise 

The motor direction of rotation 

is not correct 

Interchange the two phases on 

the main switch. 

The oil in the hydraulic unit is 

not sufficient.   

Add some hydraulic oil 

The UP button is faulty 

Check 

UP button and 

connection for proper 

operation. Replace, if needed. 

The maximum height limit 

switch is faulty.   

Check the switch and relevant 

connection for proper 

operation. Replace, if needed.   

The lowering solenoid valve 

does not close 

Check and clean, if dirty, or 

replace, if faulty. 

The suction pump filter is dirty 

Check and clean if needed. 

The lifting capacity is not 

sufficient 

The pump is faulty 

Check the pump and replace, if 

needed 

Oil leakages in hydraulic circuit 

Check the circuit for any leakage 

The 

hoist

 does not lower 

when the DOWN button is 

pressed 

The lowering solenoid valve 

does not work properly 

Verify if it is powered and check 

magneto for damage (replace if 

disconnected or blown) 

Safety solenoid valve is jammed  Verify if it is powered and check 

magneto for damage (replace if 

disconnected or blown) 

The DOWN button is faulty 

Replace the DOWN button 

Carriages do not stop in 

standing position 

The lowering and solenoid 

valves stay opened. 

Verify that solenoid valve sliders 

are not blocked 

Leakage in the hydraulic 

pipelines. 

Check connections for proper 

tightening and tubes for 

damage(replace if damaged) 

Hydraulic cylinders are faulty 

Check and replace if needed. 

The 

hoist

 does not lower smoothly Presence of air in the hydraulic

system 

Bleed the hydraulic system. 

Lifting is not synchronized 

Check cable adjustments for 

correct engagement on the locks.

Adjust the cable nuts at the top 

of the column.

The 

hoist

 does not stop at 

safety height 

The safety height limit switch 

does not work 

Check the limit switch and 

replace if needed.   

The motor does not stop when 

the 

hoist

 reaches it maximum 

height 

The maximum height limit 

switch does not work 

Check the limit switch and 

replace if needed.   

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Summary of Contents for AL-4000A

Page 1: ...MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH Specifications subject to change without notice Note While all due care and attention has been taken in the preparation of this document Advance AutoQuip shall not be liable for any inaccuracies or omissions which may occur therein 4 POST HOIST AutoLift 4000S2 Heavy Duty 4 Post Vehicle Hoist 4000Kg Maximum Lifting Capacity Design Registration Approval Number WAH21048 Desi...

Page 2: ...ONLY BE PERFORMED BY COMPETENT PERSONNEL OPERATION OF THE HOIST MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY TRAINED PERSONNEL THIS HOIST MUST ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIFTING MOTOR VEHICLES WITH A WEIGHT OF NO MORE THAN 4000KG THIS MANUAL MUST BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SERVICING MAINTENANCE OF THE HOIST IS THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY 1 ...

Page 3: ... the hoist to lift only one side of a vehicle Ensure the vehicle is correctly positioned on the hoist platforms before operation 3 DO NOT modify any component of the hoist 4 All personnel must remain clear of the hoist during the raising lowering of the vehicle 5 All personnel must keep their feet clear of the hoist during lowering 6 No objects are to be placed under the vehicle during the raising...

Page 4: ...t around the hoist Ensure the vehicle is loaded centrally on the hoist before operation The vehicle handbrake must be engaged before operating the hoist Ensure that the safety is engaged before working under hoist Stop raising the hoist if the platforms become unbalanced If a vehicle becomes unstable on the hoist vacate the area immediately Do not use the hoist for any purpose other than lifting a...

Page 5: ... carry out lifting transport assembling installation adjustment calibration settings extraordinary maintenance repairs overhauling and dismantling of the hoist THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO PEOPLE VEHICLES OR OBJECTS IF SAID OPERATIONS ARE CARRIED OUT BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL OR THE HOIST IS IMPROPERLY USED Any use of the machine by operators who are not familiar with...

Page 6: ...ers from that provided by the manufacturer of the machine is strictly forbidden The use of non genuine parts may cause damage to people or objects DECLARATION OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The manufacturer has paid proper attention to the preparation of this manual However nothing contained herein modifies or alters in any way the terms and conditions of manufacturer agreement by which t...

Page 7: ...ay be updated or slightly modified from an aesthetic point of view and as a consequence they may present different features from these shows without prejudicing what has been described herein Warranty certificate The warranty is valid for a period of 12 months starting from the date of the purchase invoice The warranty will come immediately to an end when unauthorized modifications are made to the...

Page 8: ... time Storage and stacking of packages Packages must be stored in a covered place out of direct sunlight and in low humidity at a temperature between 10 and 40 Stacking is not recommended the package s narrow base as well as its considerable weight and size make it difficult and hazardous Delivery and check of packages When the hoist is delivered check for possible damages due to transport and sto...

Page 9: ...l the supplied technical literature in a safe place close to the hoist in order to help the users to consult it whenever necessary The technical literature is an integral part of the hoist and it must always follow the product even in case of sale Follow the directions given by this guide with the utmost attention the Constructor declines all responsibility for any damage due to negligence and non...

Page 10: ...Dimensions AL 4000S2 9 ...

Page 11: ...h and Safety at Work regulations for instance with respect to minimum distance to wall or other equipment escapes and the like must be observed Lighting Lighting must be carried out according to the effective regulations of the place of installation All area next to the hoist must be well and uniformly light Installation surface The hoist must be placed on level floor and sufficiently resistant Th...

Page 12: ...and expansion joints in the concrete doing this could effect the safe installation of the hoist The concrete must Have a minimum thickness of 125mm Be Reinforced Be a grade of no less than 25MPA Tools Required For the installation of the hoist you will require the following Rotary hammer drill 16mm Masonry drill bit Chalk line Spirit Level General tool Kit Unpacking The hoist is supplied in a purp...

Page 13: ...sition a qualified electrician can now connect the electrical wiring to the control box 7 The platforms and transverse beams need to be assembled into position Due to the control post already being bolted into place it is important that the hoist is built from that point 8 Using 200mm high suitable blocks of timber locate the transverse beams into position on the timber noting that there is a fron...

Page 14: ...icture 2 15 Once the posts are in position locate the bottom of the safety ladder into the hole at the bottom of the post ensuring the locating tab on the end of the safety ladder is not contacting with the concrete Secure the safety ladder to the top of the post using the nuts supplied See Picture 3 16 Feed the wire cables from the transverse beam to the top of each post and secure the thread wit...

Page 15: ...e ground 26 Check that all posts are in the correct position ensuring that they are square to each other as well as horizontally level Depending on the install situation the posts may need to be shimmed Before bolting it is also important to ensure that the posts are vertically level in both planes 27 Once all posts are correctly positioned and level they are ready to be bolted 28 Drill the 4 x 16...

Page 16: ...cks with a vehicle on the hoist If necessary re adjust the cables Please note as the hoist cables have a settling in period cable adjustment will be required after a certain amount of use 35 Place the post caps on top of all posts Assembly Pictures Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 Picture 5 Picture 6 Picture 7 Chamfer 15 ...

Page 17: ... The Cam Locks must prevent the hoist from lowering once the floor jack is lowered 5 Repeat this above steps for the rear of the hoist also Electrical Connection PLEASE NOTE All electrical work on the hoist including motor connection mains supply connection must Only be performed by a qualified electrician Important Information It is the installers responsibility to ensure that all Fasteners Nuts ...

Page 18: ...Parts List 17 ...

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Page 20: ...HYDRAULIC UNIT 1 MOTOR 2 RELIEF VALVE 3 SUPPORT 4 SUPPORT BOLT 5 HYDRAULIC HOSE 6 BREATHER CAP 7 DRAIN CAP 8 SOLENOID VALVE SET 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 19 ...

Page 21: ...E 4 RAIL GUIDE 5 LINK 2 6 BASE 7 RAIL 10 ONE TOUCH HOSE COUPLER 11 STOPPER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 STOPPER PIN 13 MIDDLE LINK PIN 14 ROD 15 ROD COVER 16 HEAD SEAL KIT 17 PISTON 18 PISTON SEAL KIT 19 TUBE 20 TAIL COVER 20 ...

Page 22: ...me 25s Max lifting height 1850mm 1800mm Min lifting height 208mm 158mm Overall width 3293mm Overall height 2274mm Drive through 2923mm Power supply 240V 50 Hz 1PH 415V 50HZ 3PH Motor 2 2 KW Noise 85dB Installation place Indoors Net Weight 1470kgs 1106kgs Gross Weight 1520kgs 1126kgs Safety catch type Pneumatic Jack lifting capacity 2000kg Jack lifting height 450mm 21 ...

Page 23: ...d around the hoist Part No Part Name 1 Control Panel 2 Power Lamp 3 Power Switch 4 Up Button 5 Lock Button 6 Down Button Switch Box Operation 1 Use the up button to raise the hoist 2 Use the lock button to lower the hoist to the next safety lock 3 Use the down button to lower the hoist During this operation the hoist will automatically raise to clear the safety locks before lowering 22 ...

Page 24: ...Hydraulic system diagram 1 Motor 2 Parachute Valve 3 Unloading valve 4 Descend speed regulating valve 5 Relief valve 6 Gear pump 7 Check valve 23 ...

Page 25: ...Air Line Diagram 24 ...

Page 26: ...Electric motor jumper pins 25 ...

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Page 29: ...How to operate Jack 28 ...

Page 30: ...d check limit switch position if ok check oil level add oil Fill up through the filler cap using 32 45 viscosity hydraulic oil Check tension of foundation bolts dyne bolts 9 1 2 EVERY MONTH Check tightening of screw Check the hydraulic system seal and tighten the loose unions if necessary Check the hydraulic hoses condition In case they are worn replace them by new hoses of the same kind Check the...

Page 31: ...or any leakage The hoist does not lower when the DOWN button is pressed The lowering solenoid valve does not work properly Verify if it is powered and check magneto for damage replace if disconnected or blown Safety solenoid valve is jammed Verify if it is powered and check magneto for damage replace if disconnected or blown The DOWN button is faulty Replace the DOWN button Carriages do not stop i...

Page 32: ... UNDER HOIST WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE PROCEDURE IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT FOR PERFORMING THIS OPERATION CONTACT TRAINED PERSONNEL Emergency Decending AFTER COMPLETION REPOSITION ALL THE BOLTS AND NUTS INCLUDING EMERGENCY COCK VALVE TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION AND COVER THE PANEL FOLLOW SAME PROCEDURE FOR JACK BRIDGES AS ABOVE 1 MAKE SURE THE SAFETY LOCK ON JACK BRIDGE IS CANCELLED If it is engaged...

Page 33: ...the capacity of the hoist compared to the weight of the vehicle If vehicle is too heavy do not proceed 4 Ensure the area is clean and clear of grease oil and objects that may be a slip trip hazard 5 Familiarise yourself with and check all machine operations and controls 6 Check all safety devices are in good condition 7 Ensure support arms are capable of being locked in position 8 Ensure rubber pa...

Page 34: ...d e s i r e dw o r k i n gh e i g h t l o w e r t h eh o i s t o n t ot h es a f e t y l o c k s b y me a n s o f p r e s s i n gt h el o c k b u t t o no nt h ec o n t r o l b o x N o t e C h e c k f o r c o r r e c t e n g a g e me n t o f e a c hl o c k T OL O WE RT H EH O I S T 1 1 R a i s et h eh o i s t 1 0 0 mmo r u n t i l t h el o c k s a r ec l e a r 2 P u s ho nt h e D O WN b u t t o n ...

Page 35: ...GAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND OR MATERIALS WHEN LIFT IS INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO RECOMMENDATIONS POWER UNIT POWER UNIT COMPONENTS PUMP AND RESERVOIR ARE GUARANTEED A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF INVOICE AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND OR MATERIALS WHEN THE LIFT IS INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO RECOMMENDATIONS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS INCLUDING MOTOR A...

Page 36: ... carried out for leaks Safety locks tested for correct operation Checked for good working order Supplied with the hoist and in good working order Checked for correct operation Hoist checked with load for correct operation and speed control tested Checked wire ropes for correct installation and tension Concrete floor is a suitable depth for installation Safety Devices Welds Hydraulic Equipment and ...

Page 37: ...emonstrated the operation of the vehicle hoist to the owner or operator Lock off isolating switch installed Emergency stop button installed 3 Details of Electrical Contractor Trading Name Address 4 Signature I being the person responsible for completing the commissioning report have exercised reasonable skill and competency when completing the report and herby certify that the vehicle hoist has be...

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