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Installation
Installation
Fitting sequence
Please refer to the following pages for accompanying installation diagrams.
When positioning the lift into the vehicle:
1. Roll off ramp (wheels) must be clear of rear doors, minimum 15mm.
2.
When the lift is powered “down” t
he bridge plate mechanism must be clear
of the rear bumper or side valence.
3. The distance between the inside of the door aperture and the outside
of the handrails should be equal both sides.
4. All manual override systems must be fully accessible.
5. The vehicle surface MUST be flat. Do not attempt to mount base plate on top of seat
tracking extruded sections. Shim base plate above tracking if necessary.
If the surface is not flat, when the lift is bolted down the base could distort to the
contours of the floor. This will have the effect of altering the position of the lifting arms,
thus twisting the lift.
THIS WILL AFFECT PRODUCT WARRANTY.
When bolting in the base:
1. PLS universal fitting plates should be used instead of washers!
2. At least two of the front bolts (closest to driver) should be located through the
vehicles chassis.
NB. WHEN FITTING EAB A “FULL” REAR BEAM MOUNTING BRACKET SHOULD
BE USED.
Adjusting lift:
1. Ensure vertical stow position is set correctly.
2. Ensure horizontal platform position is set correctly.
3. Ensure roll-off ramp end of platform lands on ground first.
4. Ensure platform is symmetrical (not twisted)
5. Ensure Platform gates are locating together correctly.
6. To correctly adjust the Platform Knuckles
see Platf
orm Gates “Synchronizing”
Procedure in section 7.4
To Finish:- Weight Test Lift to current LOLER recommendation/ regulations.
1. Check all fitting bolts are tightened to correct torque setting.
2. Check all lift fastenings are tight.
3. Ensure all information decals are positioned correctly.
4. Lift serial number and SWL are visible.
5. Fill in weight certificate.
6. Fill in LOLER certificate.
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7.1 General Installation- Risk Assessement Access™ EA & Access™ EAB
Installation
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Location: Passenger Lift Services Ltd
Rev No:
Operation/Activity: Lift Operation
List below the operations, in your
Severity
Likelihood
Risk Rating
opinion, which involve a significant
1 2 3
4 5
1
2 3
4 5
= S x L
hazard, risk of injury?
Stability of lift during operation
2
1
2
Entrapment from moving parts
2
1
2
Slips, trips and falls
3
1
3
Operating environment
3
2
6
Manual operation of lift
2
1
2
Contact with hazardous substances
2
1
2
Fire
1
1
1
No injury just minor damage to
plant, equipment or structure
List persons at
Operators
Minor injury – small cut or bruise
Rare - may occur only in
exceptional circumstances. (0-
20% chance)
18
Serious – medical treatment
required – doctor or small injury
Moderate - could occur at
Overall risk
clinic
sometime. (41-60% chance)
rating
Major – attendance at hospital
Likely - not surprised could occur
accident and emergency
several times. (61-80% chance)
department
Certain - to be expected, will
Fatalities
occur repeatedly. (81-100%
chance)
Risk rating has been defined taking into account the following control measures
Control measures include (engineering quality control, specialist equipment information / instruction, Customer
responsibilities maintained.
Action Plan / Controls:-
All lifts are supplied with safety instructions and safe operating procedures with visual instruction
for the automatic and manual operation of lifts.
Safety instruction is also generated and supplied for the use of lifts by scooters and large powered
wheelchairs.
Supply and fitted lifts have a weight test certificate and an installation and examination report
completed by a competent engineer complying to; Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment
Regulations 1998.
Additional controls are to be implemented and maintained by the end user, with six monthly
inspections carried out on all lifting equipment conforming to; Lifting Operations and Lifting
Equipment Regulations 1998.
Has the overall risk rating been reduced to Low?
Controls are deemed adequate- proceed with the
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operation/activity
Has the overall risk rating been reduced to
X
Consider additional controls, strict monitoring of
8-20
controls required -proceed with caution
Medium?
Operation / activity is NOT to be undertaken until
21-30
Has the overall risk rating remained High?
additional controls have been implemented - contact
safety officer
Can the risk be reduced to low by introducing additional preventative and/or protective measures? No
See Risk Assessment Action Plan for additional precautions / controls to be implemented.
Assessment carried out by:
Position:
Date:
REMEMBER: REVIEW THE ASSESMENT IF THE CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE SIGNIFICANTLY
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