4.1.
RAMP ASSEMBLY
(fig.1)
NOTE:
It is recommended that two or more people are used to assemble this item.
4.1.1.
Assemble ramps ( L/H items 1, 2, R/H items 1, 3) using fixings (items 14, 15, 16, and 17) as shown in fig.1.
4.1.2.
Fit stop plates (item 8) to end of ramps using fixings (items 14, 15, 16, and 17).
4.1.3.
Fit anti roll off plates (item 9) to end of ramps using fixings (items 14, 15, 16, and 17).
5. OPERATION
5.1.
SET UP
NOTE:
Select an appropriate work place i.e. a clear area with a hard, level non-slippery surface with enough headroom to clear the
raised vehicle. Layout the assembled ramps and adjust the ramps location to suit the vehicle track width.
NOTE:
It is normal for the ramps to flex while loading the vehicle.
NOTE:
Ensure that the ramps are equally disposed about the centre line of the intended ramp arrangement and that they are
parallel to each other.
5.1.1.
Raise the front end of each ramp and locate the front stands (fig.1.5) into the nest arrangement on the underside of the ramps (fig.2).
5.1.2.
Locate the lifting beam (fig.1.4) into the rear-most nest arrangement on the underside of the ramps (fig.3). Note the orientation of the
beam and its lifting pad such that the lifting pad of the jack cannot slip out from under it in either direction.
5.1.3.
Engage locking pins and ‘R’ clips (fig.1.12 and fig.1.13) into suitable holes in lifting beam (fig.1.4) to suit the required ramp width.
NOTE:
Ensure that the pin holes used are symmetrical to both sides and the lifting beam is well balanced.
5.2.
LOADING VEHICLE
5.2.1.
Ensure the ramps are set to the correct width for the vehicle being raised, centred against the tyres and are laid parallel to each other.
5.2.2.
Be sure the wheels to be driven onto the ramps are positioned straight forward and in alignment with the ramps.
5.2.3.
Have a second person, standing clear from vehicle, watching the ramps as the
vehicle is driven on or off of the ramps to warn of any
unwanted movement and to ensure correct alignment.
5.2.4.
Proceed slowly and cautiously. Avoid hard acceleration or braking when driving on or off the ramp. Once the vehicle reaches the
stop plates (fig.1.8) at the end of the ramps, apply brakes, place in gear.
5.2.5.
Set handbrake and switch off the engine. Select a suitable gear (reverse gear if the vehicle has been driven on to the ramp or first gear if
the vehicle has been reversed on).
5.2.6.
Fit wheel chocks (fig.1.18) securely in position behind the forward most wheels (fig.1.18).
NOTE:
Ensure that all tyres are properly positioned on the ramps and that the chocks (fig.1.18) are well fitted. Using caution and positioning
your body clear of danger, shake vehicle sideways and endways to ensure the vehicle and ramps are stable and that the wheel chocks
are correctly located.
5.3.
RAISING THE RAMP
NOTE:
Ensure safe, secure and perpendicular engagement of the trolley jack to the mid point position of the jack pad on the
lifting beam such that the trolley jack pad cannot slip from under the beam and that the load is balanced.
5.3.1.
Using a trolley jack positioned underneath the lifting beam (see note above), raise the rear end of the ramps until the rear stands
will fit underneath.
5.3.2.
Position the rear stands (fig.1.6, fig.1.7) in the underside area of the ramps in front of the lifting beam. If the lifting beam is to remain
attached to the ramps, please ensure that the rear stands are correctly orientated as per the instruction labels.
5.3.3.
Slowly lower the jack until the ramps rest firmly onto the stands.
5.3.4.
If the lifting beam is to be removed, before lowering the jack, remove the ‘R’ clips and pins (fig.1.12, fig.1.13) from the beam (fig.1.4) to
allow it to be fully lowered using the trolley jack and then withdraw the lifting beam from the assembled ramps.
5.4.
LOWERING THE RAMP
5.4.1.
The wheel chocks
MUST
remain in position until the vehicle is lowered.
5.4.2.
Ensure the vehicle handbrake is engaged. (fig.1.18).
5.4.3.
If the lifting beam (fig.1.4) has been removed, place the lifting beam on the floor underneath the rear of the ramp such that when it is
raised using a trolley jack, it will engage into the nest arrangement on the underside of the ramps. Raise the lifting beam sufficiently
to insert the locking pins and ‘R’ clips (fig.1.12, fig.1.13). and to allow the rear trestles to be removed.
5.4.4.
Slowly and carefully lower the jack and MR1 to the ground. Remove the trolley jack.
5.4.5.
Remove the chocks checking the vehicle will not roll.
5.4.6.
To drive the vehicle off the ramp have a second person, standing clear from vehicle, watching the ramps as the vehicle is driven off to
warn of any unwanted movement and to ensure correct alignment.
6. MAINTENANCE
6.1.
Before each use check that all fixings are secure and that the ramps and stands are undamaged and serviceable.
6.2.
Wipe down ramps with clean dry cloth after use.
6.3.
Store in a dry and secure condensation free place.
Original Language Version
© Jack Sealey Limited
MR1 Issue 1 02/11/2020
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