Poweramp PowerLift, Owner & User Manual

Page: 13 / 32

11
4111-0078 — April 2017
1. Remove any control panel, parts and bumpers
that may be banded to the truck leveler.
2. Install the truck bumpers as required.
3. Make sure the mounting hardware or lifting hooks
have the appropriate lifting capacity for the truck
leveler, check the Bill Of Landing(BOL) for actual
shipping weight.
4. Attach lifting chains to the four corners of the
truck leveler, (Fig 1.) and to a lifting device (i.e.,
hoist or fork truck) having the appropriate lifting
capacity and reach.
5. (Optional) Place the truck leveler on minimum
8 inch tall wood blocks, if readjustments are
needed to insert the truck leveler into the door
opening (Fig. 2).
6. Once truck leveler is inside the building, or close
INSTALLATION
Following start-up or if the platform is raised using
an external lifting device or the hydraulic system
is opened to atmosphere, air will enter into the
hydraulic system.
Whenever this happens, purge air from hydraulic
system fully.
FIGURE #3
Level the unit front to rear and left to right, shim as
required to obtain a level platform. Weld the shim
and touch up with paint as needed
to the install position, set the unit on the 8 inch
blocks to prep the hydraulic installation.
7. Locate and anchor the hydraulic trunnions with 5/8
x 5 anchor bolts, job specific drawings Torque all
the bolts to the vendor specifications.
8. Remove and position the trunnion hinge weldment.
Anchor to the approach with 5/8 x 5 anchors.
Torque to the vendor specifications(FIG #3)
9. Install the "T" bar from the parts box and partially
install into both main cylinders(FIG #4).
10. Install the long hose(A) from the power pack and
connect to the "T" fitting under the truck leveler.
11. Using an appropriate lifting device, lower truck
FIGURE #4
The truck leveler is heavy. Use chains and a lifting
device with the appropriate lifting capacity and
reach.
DO NOT grind or weld if hydraulic fluid or other
flammable liquid is present on the surface to be
ground or welded.
DO NOT grind or weld if uncontained hydraulic
fluid or other flammable liquid is present. Stray
sparks can ignite spills or leaks near the work area.
Always clean up the oil leaks and spills before
proceeding with grinding or welding.
Always keep a fire extinguisher of the proper type
nearby when grinding or welding.
A