ATLAS PLATINUM PVL12, Installation & Operation Manual

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Installation 29
PVL12
7.17.3 Equalizer Cable For Proper Installation
The equalizer cables should be checked weekly for equal tension.
Failure to do this will cause uneven lifting. The cables should
always be adjusted so that they are equal tension when resting
on the safety locks.
• Raise the carriages to check the equalizer cable
tension by grasping the adjacent cables between the
thumb and the forefi nger so that you can just pull the
cables together (ref. fi g. 16);
• Adjust the cable tensions if necessary.
7.17.4 Hydraulic System For Proper Operation
• Make sure that the cylinder is located in the center hole in the base of
column;
• Proper oil level in the tank, refi ll if needed;
• Raise the lift to the full height and keep the motor running for 5 seconds
and check all hoses connections to make sure no leakage. Tighten the
connections or reseal if necessary;
• Check the lift for reaching its maximum height;
• Repeat the air bleeding of cylinders if necessary.
7.17.5 Overhead Switch For Proper Operation
• Check the overhead switch. Verify that it cuts of electrical supply when the
crush proof bar is raised.
• If the overhead switch does not interrupt the electrical supply, check wiring
to the A/C contactor.
7.18 Check With Load
WARNING: please follow carefully the instructions in the coming
paragraph for avoiding damages on the lift.
Carried out two or three complete cycles of lowering with the vehicle loaded:
• Repeat the checks provided for by 7.17.
• Check no strange noise during lifting and lowering