Ascension 5442P, Operating Manual

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Operating Manual SECTION 1
PROTEGE 5442P
8 112509 Rev G
The dock plate is tethered to the bottom of the upper landing gate by a cable that lowers
the dock plate as the gate opens. When the upper landing gate is closed, the dock
plate is raised by its tether.
The unit is equipped with a hand pump that can be used to raise or lower the platform in
an emergency, or when the casters are being put under the platform and power is not
available. The hand pump is located in the right-hand machinery cabinet.
The casters are stored in the left-hand machinery cabinet. They can quickly and easily
be installed underneath the lift so that the lift can be moved to another location. The
hydraulic system is used to raise and lower the platform and base frame when installing
or removing the casters.
The electrical control panel is located inside the right-hand machinery cabinet. This
panel includes the power supply, control system relay, and main power relay. A Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) and lockable disconnect switch with integrated overload
protection are located on the electrical cord near the wall plug.