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7. WARRANTY

Our „General terms of sale and delivery“ are always applicable. The

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se have been available to the customer since conclusion of the con

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tract. Warranty and liability claims for personal injuries and damage to 

property are void if they are attributable to one or more of the following 

causes:
•  Use of the pit lift for other than its intended purpose.

•  Improper installation, commissioning, operating and maintenance of 

the pit lift.

•  Operation with compressed air containing condensate and/or dirt. 

Operation of the pit lift with defective safety devices or with safety 

devices and protective equipment not properly installed or operatio

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nal.

•  Rust due to water in compressed air or from other influences such 

as salt in winter.

•  Non-observance of the instructions in the operating manual concer

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ning transport, storage, installation, commissioning. operation and 

maintenance of the pit lift.

•  Unauthorised modification of the pit lift.

•  Inadequate monitoring of parts which are subject to wear.

•  Improperly performed repairs

•  Disasters caused by external influence and force majeure.

In order for a warranty claim to be accepted, it is necessary that you 

describe the claim/defect to us in as much detail as possible. Prior to 

returning a shipment, please contact us by telephone first, since most 

claims turn out to be minor problems. We request that returns are made 

at the expense of the customer. After examination and acknowledge

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ment of the claim, we will reimburse the freight costs incurred. 

We cannot accept customer service requests and the costs for return 

arising from non-observance of the specified points. Therefore, before 

any return, contact the manufacturer.

Summary of Contents for FKE

Page 1: ...Operating Manual and Test Log Pit lift HKE FKE Lifting capacity 10 t 14 t 20 t SOMMERER PIT LIFT...

Page 2: ...ith drive on rails always observe the shift in center of gravity when lifting axles or body parts When the counterweight of the axle is not on the rail the lifting platform can become overloaded or th...

Page 3: ...General 12 3 2 Setup and installation location HKE 12 3 3 Bleeding 13 3 4 Setup and installation location FKE 14 3 5 Electrical connection 14 4 OPERATION 15 4 1 Lifting loads 16 4 2 Lowering loads 16...

Page 4: ...on 3 kW 16 A 400 V 400 V 400 V 400 V Lowering speed max 0 15 m s Stroke 800 mm Controller electrohydraulic Commissioning log The lift was installed and commissioned in accordance with the instructions...

Page 5: ...Yes no Defici ency corrected Name address occupation employer of expert Confirmati on of site operator Test Log This pit lift was subjected to a regular inspection on the specified date in accordance...

Page 6: ...ed the maximum permitted load capacity of the pit lift Important Any other or use beyond the described purpose is deemed as unintended use ERICH SOMMERER GMBH shall not be liable for damage arising fr...

Page 7: ...intended use may endanger life and limb of the operator or damage property The pit lift is only permitted to be used for the intended use in safe faultless condition Faults which can adversely affect...

Page 8: ...d compliance with the operating instructions Use personal protective equipment if necessary or required by regu lations Observe all safety instructions and danger warnings on the pit lift All safety i...

Page 9: ...azards Hydraulics pneumatics Work on hydraulic equipment must only be performed by persons with knowledge and experience of hydraulics Check all lines hoses and screw connections regularly for leaks a...

Page 10: ...n regulations of your country apply 89 391 EEC Safety and health protection of employees 89 654 EEC Safety and health protection in work facilities 89 655 EEC Safety and health protection when using w...

Page 11: ...d functions These electrohydraulic pit lifts are designed for lifting motor vehicles above assembly pits The pit lift can be moved lengthways and cross ways in the pit The pit lift HKE consists essent...

Page 12: ...y an expert and confirmed in the commissioning log on page 4 3 2 Setup and installation location HKE Adjustable chassis The chassis is suited for a spacing of 860 to 1 000 mm between the running rails...

Page 13: ...s to compensate for misalign ment It may be necessary to straighten the pit by welding in compensating profiles Protruding concrete interfering piping or wiring etc must be removed Suspend the lift in...

Page 14: ...l This chassis can be guided laterally in the pit by means of adjustable spacer rollers Chassis model FV The chassis of this lift is freely movable up to 1 000 kg on steering rollers Loads exceeding 1...

Page 15: ...ment range of the pit lift must be kept clear and no per sons are permitted to be in the movement range The maximum permitted load capacity of the pit lift must not be exceeded Climbing on the pit lif...

Page 16: ...ints which are specified by the vehicle manufacturer The load bearing device must be centered on the load Watch out for the shift in centre of gravity during lifting You must keep the movement area of...

Page 17: ...locks Support bridges are always manufactured to the pit dimensions Their secure support must be guaranteed over the complete length of the pit 4 4 Instructions for use The manual forces for starting...

Page 18: ...is not secured against tipping on the floor you should be aware of the possible dangers Therefo re side loading should always be avoided 5 MAINTENANCE 5 1 Special instructions Original SOMMERER PIT L...

Page 19: ...pplied filled with oil and has been bled If after an extended period of operation or after an oil change the piston rod extends jerkily then the bleed screw underneath the head plate on the cylinder s...

Page 20: ...loss on the piston rod Reseal the guide replace the wiper ring and the groove ring c Oil loss on the lifting or lowering spindle Replace seals lubricate all sliding parts with Molykote 6 3 Replacemen...

Page 21: ...Non observance of the instructions in the operating manual concer ning transport storage installation commissioning operation and maintenance of the pit lift Unauthorised modification of the pit lift...

Page 22: ...22 8 Electrical and Hydraulic Diagram 8 1 Electrical Diagram HKE FKE400 Volt Standard...

Page 23: ...23 8 2 Electrical diagram HKE FKE 240 Volt only on special request 8 3 Lift control...

Page 24: ...24 9 Hydraulic diagram HKE FKE...

Page 25: ...spindle instead of pushbutton 205 Lowering spindle with handwheel 206 Sealing set for lifting and lowering spindles 207 Non return valve complete 208 End switch only for model with a lifting spindle...

Page 26: ...Manual Test Log complies with the basic safety and occupational health requirements of the following EC derctive EG directive 2006 42 EC for Machinery DIN EN Standard DIN EN 1494 2009 5 Mobile or mov...

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Page 28: ...altogether This operating manual is intended for users with previous technical knowledge in the field of automotive technology All rights reserved Subject to modification of technical information and...

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