1.
Introduction
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1.3 Intended use
The post lift may only be used:
In indoor areas for lifting unoccupied motor vehi-
cles.
For lifting vehicles with a max. load capacity of
4000 kg, 5500 kg or 6000 kg, according to the lift
variant. The permitted load capacity of the rolling
jack is max. 3000 kg
.
If the weight is distributed correctly. By default,
the load should be centered in the direction of
motion. If the main load (e.g. engine) is however
at the front or the back, the following applies:
●
main lift: at front max. 2/3,
at back 1/3 of load or vice versa.
●
for rolling jacks: at front max. 3/5,
at back 2/5 of load or vice versa.
With correctly aligned, adjustable runways. The
vehicle must be approximately centered on the
two runways.
In accordance with the technical data in Chap-
ter 7, in technically sound condition.
1.4 Incorrect use, incorrect behavior
Incorrect behavior presents a residual risk to the life
and health of the people working in the lift area.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage
resulting from use other than the intended purpose
and from incorrect behavior.
The following is prohibited:
Climbing onto or riding on the post lift or the load.
Lifting when there are people in the vehicle.
Lifting/lowering when people or animals are in
the danger zone, in particular below the lift.
Jerky lifting or lowering. Do not cause the lift to
vibrate.
Throwing objects onto or under the lift.
Lifting a vehicle at the incorrect pick-up points
when using a rolling jack.
Lifting a load on only one runway of the main lift
or the rolling jack.
Loitering or working in the danger zone when it is
not lowered into the lock position (latch bars).
Activating the machine when safety equipment or
mechanisms are not in place (Example: locking
latches are not fitted).
Driving onto the lift when the adjustable runways
are incorrectly aligned.
Lifting loads not listed in Chapter 1.3.
Lifting vehicles containing hazardous goods.
Operating outdoors or in workshops at risk from
fire or explosion.
Washing cars on the post lift.
Modifications of any kind.
1.5 Internal accident, health and safety,
and environmental information
This operating manual does not include the operat-
ing instructions which need to be drafted by the user
of the post lift.
The internal operating instructions regulate actions
within the company for the prevention of accidents,
and risks to health & safety and the environment.
These also include actions in the case of an emer-
gency, first aid measures etc.
