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RAM Ele Lifts 

1-800-563-4382 

Section 2: Safety Information 

 

 

2.1: Safety Symbols and Definitions  

The following notations will be used through this manual to indicate areas that may present 
special risks or consideration. 

 

DANGER

 

Danger messages indicate an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could 
result in serious injury or even death. 
 

Caution!

 

Caution messages indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could 
result in serious injury, death, or damage to equipment. 
 

Note

 

Note messages provide information, such as reminders, general information or additional 
guidelines that may provide guidance to the installer. 

 

2.2: Additional Symbols 

 

The following are additional symbols and conventions used through the manual: 

Detail callout

, used to call attention 

to a detailed mentioned in the body 
of the instructions. 

 

Step Callout

, labels which step 

the given diagram relates to 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Trus-T-Lift

Page 1: ...RESIDENTIAL TRUS T LIFTTM INSTALLATION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...RAM Elevators Lifts 1 800 563 4382 This page is left intentionally blank...

Page 3: ...n 9 3 4 Unpacking 10 Section 4 Installation 12 4 1 Base Frame 12 4 2 Locating Lift Keys 13 4 3 Platform 14 4 4 Plug in and Test Operation 16 4 5 Toe Plate 17 4 6 Platform Walls 20 4 7 Final Positionin...

Page 4: ...devices such as an interlock or an upper landing gate please see Trus T Lift Supplemental Manual 2 Landing Devices For additional instructions for installing a Tall Tower Trus T Lift 52 travel height...

Page 5: ...1 800 563 4382 RAM Elevators Lifts 2 Lift Diagrams C A Top Cover B Grab Rail C Toe Plate Rocker Arm D Toe Plate E Front Cover F Control Wall G Control Box H Handrail Wall A B D E F G H...

Page 6: ...RAM Elevators Lifts 1 800 563 4382 3 A Lift Motor B Drive Screw C Guide Rail Tube D Upper Limit Bracket E Guide Frame F Upper Limit Switch G Lower Limit Switch B E D F A G C...

Page 7: ...nstallation safely and efficiently Please read this manual thoroughly before installing and operating your lift for the first time We recommend your lift be installed and serviced by a qualified techn...

Page 8: ...Caution Caution messages indicate a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury death or damage to equipment Note Note messages provide information such as rem...

Page 9: ...o change the design of the product without written authorization by RAM Do not use an improper voltage source or a power source that provides poor quality power This may present a significant FIRE HAZ...

Page 10: ...Socket Ratchet Extension 3 4 Side Cutters Combination Screwdriver o 2 Phillips and 2 Robertson Bits Combination Wrenches 3 8 Large Flathead Screwdriver 7 16 Utility Knife 1 2 Concrete Drill with 3 8...

Page 11: ...Leveling Toe Plate Mounting Bolt 3 8 Bolt 1 1 4 Long Galvanised Steel Toe Plate Screw Flathead Robertson Head 10 32 Thread 5 8 Long Galvanised Steel Leg Mounting Bolt with washers 1 2 Bolt 1 1 4 Long...

Page 12: ...all is a barrier that extends from the upper landing sill to the support base and helps to keep the user secure on the platform while operating the lift This wall must be plumb smooth and solid with n...

Page 13: ...packaging for any damage Note any potential damage on the waybill from the shipper and take photos 1 Remove the outer layers of packaging careful to not damage any components underneath 2 Retrieve th...

Page 14: ...llet Note The packing foam your lift is wrapped in can also be used to cushion components against a wall of the floor to prevent damage to them and the components 4 Remove the section of the pallet sh...

Page 15: ...chet 1 Base Legs 2 3 4 Socket 1 Tower 1 Instructions 1 Retract each leveling bolt 3 8 Bolt A so the legs will sit completely flat on the floor with no support from the bolts 2 Remove each mounting bol...

Page 16: ...he end of the power cord Cut the tie and retrieve the key 3 Insert the control box key retrieved in the last step into the keyhole on the right of the control box and apply a small amount of pressure...

Page 17: ...driver to loosen the screws holding the top cover 1 Note that they do not need to be removed only loosened Remove the top cover Note The front panel of the tower is fastened with both screws and snap...

Page 18: ...platform Caution Over tightening the bolts in the next step can compromise the operation of the lift so make sure they are only tightened the specified amount 5 Fasten the platform to the guide frame...

Page 19: ...screws on the top cover as you will be removing it again later in the installation Double check that the emergency stop button is not depressed before carrying out the next steps and the on off key i...

Page 20: ...the platform skip to step 4 Caution For power wheelchairs that can exert loads higher than 125 lb of force a toe plate is insufficient safety protection and a carriage gate option would also be requi...

Page 21: ...ackaging on the grab rail and rocker arm 5 Remove the 10 screws from the rocker arm 6 Line up the screw holes with the holes on the side of the toe plate and fasten the rocker arm to the toe plate 7 T...

Page 22: ...anual wheelchair from rolling off the platform It is recommended that a carriage gate is used to provide additional protection when lift is being used by powered wheelchairs powered scooters standing...

Page 23: ...s 8 Instructions Note If your model is a 90 degree access as opposed to the straight through model shown in this manual refer to the 90 Degree Access Wall Panel Installation Guide included with your d...

Page 24: ...the lift into its final position When the lift is close use the large flathead to fine tune the position by using it as a lever to nudge the legs Note that there should be a gap between the platform a...

Page 25: ...one on either side of the tower 2 Equally adjust both tilt bolts until the edge of the platform opposite the tower lifts slightly higher than the top landing 1 8 to 3 16 This way when the lift is load...

Page 26: ...d discard The new self tapping locking screw B is taped to the bracket Leave the new screw taped in place until adjustment is complete 2 Loosen the two clamping screws C on the upper limit bracket The...

Page 27: ...hat the upper limit bracket slides on 6 7 Adjust the upper limit bracket by moving it up distance D 8 Run the platform down and back up again to confirm the lift stops level with the upper landing aut...

Page 28: ...hors If you are anchoring the lift into another material please use anchors specifically for that material 1 Drill four holes using the holes 2 in each base leg A up to the mark you put on the bit 2 I...

Page 29: ...the lift will brake without unintentional movement The lift is not required to lift 125 950 lb of working load 5 2 Upper Limit and Upper Final Limit Switch Each lift is equipped with an upper limit s...

Page 30: ...nal Testing Notes Toe Plate If your lift has a toe plate ramp you should verify that the ramp deploys properly and makes full contact with the lower landing The action should be smooth and consistent...

Page 31: ...e the front cover back into place Note There is a small alignment tab in the center at the bottom of the panel that will help seat the panel 3 Once the tab is in the slot line up the three screw holes...

Page 32: ...cal appliance Ensure that the power key is turned clockwise to the horizontal on position Check that the emergency stop button is pulled out by pushing and pulling the button to test that it is operat...

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