Autoquip PLTC-58120, Installation, Operation And Service Manual

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9. Check for proper height. Lift must be solid and flush with pit curb angle framing (D). If needed, shim to
desired height. DO NOT “spot” shim. Shim along full length of frame. This will prevent frame from
sagging under load.
10. Remove the shipping bolt and eye bolts from the lift and hydraulically raise the platform.
Failing to remove the shipping bolts before operation will cause
permanent damage to the lift.
11. Fill hydraulic reservoir with proper type and volume of fluid.
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Press “UP button and raise lift one foot.
13. Press
“DOWN” button to fully lower lift. Continue to hold down button for
60 seconds. Repeat procedure five to seven times to bleed air out of
hydraulic system.
14. Raise and lower lift as needed to make positioning adjustments.
15. Adjust platform to a clearance of 1
” minimum around perimeter between
platform and pit angle.
NEVER go under a raised lift platform until load is removed and
lift is securely blocked in raised position with maintenance
devices.
See "Maintenance Device" section of this manual.
Lock-out/tag-out power source.
16. Base frame of lift has pre-drilled holes for anchoring to the floor. Anchor lift to floor. Lifts with oversize
platforms have minimum pull out requirements of 2,000 lbs. for each anchor.
See “Shimming And
Anchoring Lif
t To Concrete”.
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18. Make permanent electrical and hydraulic connections and operate lift through a few cycles.
19. Clean up debris and spilled oil from area. Dispose of oil in an environmentally safe manner.
20. Touch-up paint is available from Autoquip for repair of damaged paint surfaces.
21. Train personnel on lift operation, all safety features and procedures.
i CAUTION
i WARNING