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Twin F 3.0 A / Twin F 3.0 U 

 

D1 5002BA1-GB01 

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1st edition 2004-05-25 
D1 5002BA1-GB01 

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All rights reserved in cases of patent granting or registration of design. 

The contents of this edition have been checked with great care. However, errors cannot be fully 
excluded. Please contact MAHA should you find errors of any kind. 

These instructions are intended for users with previous knowledge in the field of automotive 
vehicle service lifts. 

Subject to technical change without notice. 

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ANUFACTURER

 

MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG 
Hoyen 20 
D-87490 Haldenwang/Allgäu 

Telephone: 08374 

585-0 

Telefax: 08374 

585-499 

Internet: http://www.maha.de 
e-mail: [email protected] 

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ERVICE

 

MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG 
- Service Dept. - 
Hoyen 20 
D-87490 Haldenwang/Allgäu 

Hotline: 

08374 / 585 + extension 

 

260 for brake testers, test lanes 

 

280 for lifting technology 

 

290 for performance testers, exhaust and air conditioning service equipment 

Service: 

08374 / 585-110 to -113, -115 

Telefax: 08374 

585-491 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Twin F 3.0 A

Page 1: ...D1 5002BA1 GB01 Twin Scissors Lift Twin F 3 0 A Twin F 3 0 U for vehicles up to 3 000 kg gross weight Operation Manual English...

Page 2: ...any kind These instructions are intended for users with previous knowledge in the field of automotive vehicle service lifts Subject to technical change without notice MANUFACTURER MAHA Maschinenbau Ha...

Page 3: ...terms and conditions of manufacturer agreement by which this lift was acquired nor increase in any way MAHA s liability to the customer TO THE READER Every effort has been made to ensure that the inf...

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Page 5: ...the operations which need proper care Indicates prohibition Indicates a possibility of danger for the operators Indicates the direction of access for motor vehicles to the lift BOLD TYPE Important in...

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Page 7: ...PTER 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3 3 CHAPTER 3 PACKING TRANSPORT AND STORAGE 5 4 CHAPTER 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 7 5 CHAPTER 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 13 6 CHAPTER 6 SAFETY 19 7 CHAPTER 7 INSTALLATION 25 8...

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Page 9: ...re 11 RISKS OF VEHICLE FALLING 21 Figure 12 SLIPPING RISK 22 Figure 13 OBSERVANCE OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 22 Figure 14 RISKS FOR UNAUTHORISED USES 23 Figure 15 SAFETY BLOCK 25 Figure 16 HYDRAULIC...

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Page 11: ...icians of AUTHORISED DEALERS or SERVICE CENTRES AUTHORISED by the manufacturer shall be allowed to carry out lifting transport assembling installation adjustment calibration settings extraordinary mai...

Page 12: ...ION AND USE 1 4 Warnings UNAUTHORISED CHANGES AND OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE MACHINE RELIEVE THE MANUFACTURER OF ANY LIABILITY FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGES TO OBJECTS OR PEOPLE DO NOT REMOVE OR MAKE INOPERATIVE...

Page 13: ...s a consequence may present different features from these shown this without prejudicing what has been described herein 2 1 Warranty Certificate The warranty is valid for a period of 12 months startin...

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Page 15: ...cables four rubber blocks stickers and technical documentation No 4 drive on ramps 2 front and 2 rear ramps equipped with protective devices to connect platforms The model in ground installation No 2...

Page 16: ...erature between 10 C and 40 C Stacking is not recommended the package s narrow base as well as its considerable weight and size make it difficult and hazardous Should this be necessary never stack mor...

Page 17: ...lifting weight including any additional load on the vehicle is 3000 kg 29400N All mechanical frames such as platforms extensions base frames and arms have been built in pressure bent plant to make th...

Page 18: ...ensions 7 to allow longer wheel base vehicles to be lifted The lifting system of each platform is composed of four arms two lower 8 and two upper 9 arms as well as a pair of cylinders one primary 10 a...

Page 19: ...TWIN F 3 0 A TWIN F 3 0 U D1 5002BA1 GB01 9 Figure 2 LIFT...

Page 20: ...lamp 9 Horn signalling light 10 The main switch 11 lift identification plates 12 and safety indicating labels are placed on the side of the head The limit switch override button 13 is placed inside t...

Page 21: ...TWIN F 3 0 A TWIN F 3 0 U D1 5002BA1 GB01 11 Figure 3 CONTROL DESK...

Page 22: ...draulic system is protected by a max pressure control valve thus preventing pressure from exceeding the maximum fixed safety limit Lifting and lowering motion of the lift is controlled by the push but...

Page 23: ...000 Kgp 29400N Maximum lifting capacity 1850 mm Minimum height of lift 120 mm Length of the lift 1540 mm Width of the lift 1950 mm Width of platforms 600 mm Free width between platforms 750 mm Lifting...

Page 24: ...P 54 Amperage 13 5 A a 230 V 7 8 A a 400 V Motor connection must be carried out referring to the attached wiring diagrams Ref Figure 7 The motor direction of rotation is shown in the label placed on t...

Page 25: ...5 The hydraulic unit is equipped with a central block 1 five connections two for delivery 2 marked with H and K one for return 3 marked with F one for platform 1 levelling 4 signed with number 1 and o...

Page 26: ...e is recommended Test standards Features Value ASTM D 1298 Density 20 C 0 8 Kg l ASTM D 445 Viscosity 40 C 32 cSt ASTM D 445 Viscosity 100 C 5 43 cSt ASTM D 2270 Viscosity index 104 N ASTM D 97 Pour p...

Page 27: ...id valve SV4 Platform 2 levelling solenoid valve SV5 Fine level adjustment solenoid valve SV6 Fine level adjustment solenoid valve RD1 Lowering speed restrictor RD2 Lowering speed restrictor FR1 Fine...

Page 28: ...latform 2 levelling sensor d platform 1 levelling sensor S1 DOWN button S2 safety down button S3 UP button S4 emergency push button S5 limit switch override button S6 oil discharge button SV1 lowering...

Page 29: ...E MANUFACTURER IS NOT LIABLE FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGES TO PEOPLE VEHICLES OR OBJECTS RESULTING FROM AN IMPROPER OR UNAUTHORISED USE OF THE LIFT For operator and people safety the safety area shown in Figur...

Page 30: ...without exceeding the maximum lifting capacity verify that no one is on the platforms during lifting or standing 6 2 Risks during vehicle lifting To avoid overloading and possible breaking the follow...

Page 31: ...parts occurs Figure 10 BUMPING RISKS RISK OF THE VEHICLE FALLING FROM THE LIFT Ref Figure 11 Vehicle falling from the lift can be caused when the vehicle is improperly placed on platforms and when its...

Page 32: ...nd in particular next to the electric panel RISKS RESULTING FROM IMPROPER LIGHTING Make sure all areas next to the lift are well and uniformly lit according to local regulations RISKS OF BREAKING COMP...

Page 33: ...thorised persons next to the lift and on the platforms is strictly forbidden during lifting as well as when the vehicle has been already lifted Figure 14 RISKS FOR UNAUTHORISED USES ANY USE OF THE LIF...

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Page 35: ...s CHECKING FOR ROOM SUITABILITY The lift has been designed to be used in covered and sheltered places The place of installation must not be next to washing areas painting workbenches solvent or varnis...

Page 36: ...ans with load capacity of 500 kg at least To prevent the platform from dropping during transport it should be lifted according to its centre of gravity Always raise platforms by holding them on the un...

Page 37: ...TWIN F 3 0 A TWIN F 3 0 U D1 5002BA1 GB01 27 Figure 16 HYDRAULIC PIPES CONNECTION Platform 1 Platform 2...

Page 38: ...lack wire FC auto levelling 11 blak wire FCS auto levelling 9 blue wire FC auto levelling 12 blue wire FC auto levelling 7 5 Starting Be sure the working area is free from people and objects Be sure t...

Page 39: ...RGE Press the SAFETY down button 7 Ref Figure 3 If the runways are not levelled restart bleeding operations as described previously 7 6 Checks and inspections 7 6 1 Mechanical checks grease sliding se...

Page 40: ...tion with the vehicle loaded 7 7 3 Bolts and nuts check After carrying out the checks with load make a visual inspection of the machine and check bolts and nuts for proper tightening 7 8 Limit switche...

Page 41: ...IT SWITCH 7 8 2 Adjustment of safety height limit switches Ref Figure 20 Be sure that when the lift is raised at about 1 meter the cylinder head is detected by the safety height limit switch and is pl...

Page 42: ...nt of autolevelling limit switch Ref Figure 21 The auto levelling system s limit switches are adjusted in factory and for their specific assembly with the spring they don t need others adjustments Fig...

Page 43: ...the lift can be raised slowly If it is pressed at the same time as the UP button 5 when the lift stops at the maximum height discharge solenoid valves are opened together with levelling solenoid valve...

Page 44: ...THERE IS A BIGGER QUANTITY OF OIL IN THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT A CAUSE OF SOME HYDRAULIC NEEDS DURING THE LIFTING IN ORDER TO MAKE THIS MANOEUVRE WILL BE NECESSARY TO PUSH AND TO RELEASE IMMEDIATELY THE D...

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Page 47: ...HE KEY IN A SAFE PLACE TO PREVENT UNAUTHORISED PERSONS FROM SWITCHING ON OR OPERATING THE LIFT 9 1 Ordinary maintenance The lift has to be properly cleaned at least once a month Use self cleaning clot...

Page 48: ...by skilled electricians 9 3 Recommended hydraulic oil Recommended hydraulic oil for the lift to be used at standard temperatures 25 C 30 C is described below For temperatures different from those stan...

Page 49: ...m height limit switch sensor is faulty The lowering valve does not close The suction pump filter is dirty Interchange the two phases on the main switch Add some hydraulic oil Replace the printed circu...

Page 50: ...y if it is powered and check magneto for damage replace if disconnected or blown Platforms do not stop in standing position The lowering and locking solenoid valves stay opened Leakage in at least two...

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