BendPak PL-14000, Installation And Operation Manual

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8. Using a three-foot level, make sure the Post is plumb.
9. With the shims and anchor bolts in place, and the post
determined to be level, tighten nut three to five turns past
finger tight. DO NOT use an impact wrench for this proce-
dure. (See Fig. 3.7)
10. The forklift or crane may now be removed.
11. Repeat Steps 3 - 10 for the Front Closeout Post.
12. Locate one of the Long Crosstubes and slide the
Crosstube Endplates in between the Crosstube Clevises
and align the thru holes. Make sure the Long Angle Bracket
faces towards the Base Plates. (See Fig. 3.8)
13. Install the supplied M18 bolts, washers, spring lock
washers, and nuts to securely fasten the Long Crosstube to
the Rear Closeout Post and Front Closeout Post. (See Fig.
3.9)
14. Place two Long Angles on to the Long Angle Brackets
of the Posts and the Crosstube and align the Long Angle
mounting holes with the Crosstube mounting holes and Post
mounting slots. (See Fig 3.10)
15. Install the supplied M18 bolts, spring lock washers, and
nuts to securely fasten the Long Angles to the Closeout Side
Posts and Long Crosstube. (See Fig. 3.11)
Fig 3.8
Long Angle
Bracket
Fig 3.10
Mounting
Brackets
Fig 3.9
M18 Nut
M18 Spring
Lock Washer
M18 Bolt
M18 Washer
Fig 3.11
M18 Nut
M18 Spring
Lock Washer
M18 Bolt
M18 Washer
Fig 3.6
NOTE:
THE MAXIMUM SHIM THICKNESS RECOMMENDED BY
THE FACTORY IS NO MORE THAN 1/2” PER COLUMN
USING SHIMS AND ANCHORS PROVIDED WITH THE
LIFT. A MAXIMUM SHIM THICKNESS OF 2” IS POSSIBLE
BY ORDERING OPTIONAL SHIM PLATES. CONTACT
YOUR AUTHORIZED BENDPAK DISTRIBUTOR FOR
ORDERING INFORMATION.
Fig 3.7