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3. Position the vehicle on the lift ensuring the resulting load on each runway is as equal as
possible. Under no circumstances should a vehicle be lifted if the weight distribution is
unbalanced by 10% on either side of the center line between the runway.
NOTE:
The vehicle is positioned correctly when the distance from the center of the tires to the
inside edge of the runways is equal on both runways, for the front and rear tires.
4.
Check that there are no obstructions above the lift that could damage the lift or vehicles.
5.
Raise the lift by pressing the up button on the remote pendant control. Raise the lift up,
continue to raise, past the desired working height until the mechanical safety drops into
position. Stop raising, now press the down button to lower the lift down onto both of the
mechanical
safeties.
NOTE: NEVER WORK UNDER A VEHICLE OR THE LIFT UNLESS IT IS POSITIONED
ON BOTH MECHANICAL SAFETIES!!!
7.2 LOWERING THE LIFT:
1.
Check that there are no obstructions under the lift or vehicle. Be sure that the Sliding
Jack Beams are fully lowered and positioned at the front or mid section of the lift.
2.
Raise the lift by pressing the up button until the mechanical safety bars are off of their
stops. Stop raising.
3.
Depress the safety release pedal to disengage the mechanical safety locking bars.
Continue to hold the pedal depressing the down button on the remote pendant control.
4.
Continue lowering until the lift is approximately 34" (864mm) above the floor. Then
release the mechanical safety release pedal, allowing the mechanical safety locking bars
to be readied for their next use. Continue to depress the down button until the lift is
completely
lowered.
NOTE: The operator must always keep their attention on the operation of the lift while
raising or lowering.
5.
Be sure that the lift is completely lowered before removing the vehicle from the lift.
