Dannmar D2-12C, Installation And Operation Manual

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STEP 17
(Lubrication)
1
. After installation and start up has been completed,
lubricate lift components as shown below.
(See Fig. 17.1)
STEP 18
(Bleeding)
1. After electrical power is connected and the Hydraulic
Reservoir is full, press the
Up
Button to raise the Lift.
2. Continue raising until lift cylinders fully extend to full
height. DO NOT continue pressing button after lift reach-
es full height. Damage to motor can occur if continued.
3. Lower the lift only HALF WAY by pressing the
SAFETY RELEASE handle inward then pressing in the
DOWN lever on the power unit.
4. With the lift at half height, slowly loosen the BLEED
SCREWS located at the top of each cylinder to bleed
trapped air. DO NOT completely remove bleed screws.
Re-tighten after trapped air has escaped. (See Fig. 18.1)
5. Lower the lift completely by pressing the SAFETY
RELEASE handle inward then pressing the DOWN lever
on power unit. Wait five minutes and repeat bleeding
process one additional time.
NOTE:
There will be initial stretching of the cables and/or with
increased loads. Adjust the cables as outlined above
a week after first use, then every three to six months
thereafter depending on usage and/or to compensate
for stretch.
Fig. 17.1
Cylinder
Bleed
Screw
DO NOT
completely
remove
Bleed Screw.
One full turn
should purge
trapped air.
Fig. 18.1
THE LIFT WILL MOVE DOWN WHEN BLEEDING
MAKE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT, PERSONNEL,
HANDS AND FEET ARE CLEAR
BEFORE BLEEDING