STRATUS Floor Plate 2 post Lift Installation & Operation & Maintenance Instructions
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6. Operation and use
NEVER operate the lift with any person or equipment below. NEVER exceed the rate lifting capacity.
NEVER lift a vehicle in any manner with less than four arms. Always ensure that the mechanical locks are
engaged before any attempt is made to work on or near the vehicle.
Always lift a vehicle on the lifting pads.
NEVER leave the lift in an elevated position unless the safeties are engaged.
If an anchor bolt becomes loose or any component of the lift is found to be defective, DO NOT USE THE
LIFT until repairs are made.
6.1 Controls
Controls for operating the lift are:
Lifting button (1):
When pressed, the power unit is running and the lift can be raised to a desired height until the button is released.
Lowering lever (2):
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If the mechanical locks are not released, the lift will lower to the nearest lock position.
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If both mechanical locks are released, press the lower lever, the lift will lower to the desired height under its
weight and the load lifted until the lever is released.
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Locks will automatically reset once the lift ascends approximately 15” from base.
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Lift operation can be summarized into four steps:
6.2 Vehicle positioning
• Positioning the vehicle between columns;
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Adjust lift arms so that the vehicle is positioned with the center gravity between the pads. Make sure the arm
safeties are engaged;
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Raise the lift by pressing the lifting button until the lifting adaptors contact underside of the vehicle;
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Make sure the vehicle is secured.
6.3 Lifting
• Raise the lift by pushing the lifting button until reaching the desire height.
