STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS:
Install Manual
04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A
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INSTALLATION
STRATOS: SECTION 4
SECTION 4
INSTALLATION
NO HOISTWAY / NO FLOOR
PENETRATION
1. Remove 5X front screws.
2. Remove the top cap by loosening the four (4)
side screws and lifting the top cap partially,
then disconnect the cable for status indicator
lights from the control board. See Figure 4-1.
5X front
screws
4X side
screws
Status
indicator
cable
Figure 4-1
3. Remove the front panel by rotating it out
slightly and lifting it out of the lower slots.
4. Position the VPL tower close to the upper
landing and stand it up using appropriate
material handling processes.
NOTE: Tower frame should only be lifted by the
rectangular tubes below the top plate.
PLATFORM CONNECTION
1. Remove and discard the temporary bolt and
nut (9/16" hex) that secures the tensioning
pulley to the carriage for shipping. This bolt is
indicated with a red tag. Suspend the pulley
assembly behind the carriage. See Figure 4-2.
Pulley
Assembly
Temporary
Shipping Bolt
Figure 4-2
NOTE: Be sure that the pulley assembly is suspended with
the sheeve at the top and that it is clear to move through
the lift range.
2. Connect the 8-pin platform control box
connector.
Verify that hot, neutral and ground conductors
where the temporary power cord will connect are
correct. Incorrect wiring or lack of ground could
cause unit malfunction.
WARNING
!
Be careful when removing the top cap as the status
indicator cable is clipped to the harness and could
result in wires being pulled and damaged.
CAUTION
!
