YL-250 5000KG 2 BASE PLATE CAR HOIST
Installation and operation manual
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Automotive and truck lifts are critical to the operation and
profitability of your business. The safe use of this and other lifts in
your shop is critical in preventing employee injuries and damage
to customer’s vehicles. By operating lifts safely you can ensure
that your shop is profitable, productive and safe. Safe operation
of automotive lifts requires that only trained employees should be
allowed to use the lift.
TRAINING SHOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Proper positioning of the vehicle on the lift arms. (See
manufacturers minimize wheel base loading requirements.)
• Use of the operating controls.
• Understanding the lift capacity.
• Proper use of jack stands or other load supporting devices.
• Proper use, understanding and visual identification of safety lock
devices and their operation.
• Reviewing the safety rules.
• Proper housekeeping procedures (lift area should be free of
grease, oil, tools, equipment, trash, and other debris).
• A daily inspection of the lift should be completed prior to its use.
Safety devices, operating controls, lift arms and other critical
parts should be inspected prior to using the lift.
• All maintenance and repairs of the lift should be completed by
following the manufacturer’s requirements. Lift repair parts
should meet or exceed OEM specifications. Repairs should only be
completed by a qualified lift technician.
• The vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations should be used for
spotting and lifting the vehicle.
LIFT OPERATION/SAFETY
• It is important that you know the load limit. Be careful that you do
not overload the lift. If you are unsure what the load limit is, check
the data plate found on one of the lift columns or contact the
manufacturer.
• The center of gravity should be followed closely to what the
manufacturer recommends.
• Always make sure you have proper overhead clearance
Additionally, check that attachments, ( vehicle signs, campers,
antennas, etc.) are not in the way.
• Be sure that prior to the vehicle being raised, the doors, trunk, and
hood are closed securely.
• Prior to being raised, make sure there is no one standing closer
than six feet from the lift.
• After positioning the vehicle on the lift runways, set the emergency
brake, make sure the ignition is off, the doors are closed, overhead
obstructions are cleared, and the transmission is in neutral.
• Double check that the automatic chock devices are in position and
then when the lift is raised, observe the chocks.
• Put pads or adapters in the right position under the contact points
that have been recommended.
• The lift should be raised just until the vehicle’s wheels are about
one foot off the ground. If contact with the vehicle is uneven or it
appears that the vehicle is not sitting secure, carefully lower the
lift and readjust.
• Always consider potential problems that might cause a vehicle to
slip, i.e., heavy cargo, undercoating, etc.
• Pay attention when walking under a vehicle that is up on the
hydraulic lift.
• DO NOT leave the controls while the lift is still in motion.
• DO NOT stand directly in front of the vehicle or in the bay when
vehicle is being loaded or driven into position.
• DO NOT go near vehicle or attempt to work on the vehicle when
being raised or lowered.
• REMAIN CLEAR of lift when raising or lowering vehicle.
• DO NOT rock the vehicle while on the lift or remove any heavy
component from vehicle that may cause excessive weight shift.
• DO NOT lower the vehicle until people, materials and tools are clear
• ALWAYS ENSURE that the safeties are engaged and lowered on to
the safeties before any attempt is made to work on or near vehicle.
• Some vehicle maintenance and repair activities may cause the
vehicle to shift. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines when
performing these operations. The use of jack stands or alternate
lift points may be required when completing some repairs.
• READ AND UNDERSTAND all safety warning procedures before
operating lift.
• KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR. Remove hands and feet from any
moving parts. Keep feet clear of lift when lowering. Avoid pinch points.
• ONLY TRAINED OPERATORS should operate this lift. All non-
trained personnel should be kept away from work area. Never let
non-trained personnel come in contact with, or operate lift.
• USE LIFT CORRECTLY. Use lift in the proper manner. Never use
lifting adapters other than what is approved by the manufacturer.
• DO NOT override self-closing lift controls.
• CLEAR AREA if vehicle is on danger of falling.
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Be aware.
• CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for alignment of moving
parts, breakage of parts or any condition that may affect its
operation. Do not use lift if any component is broken or damaged.
• NEVER remove safety related components from the lift. Do not use
lift if safety related components are damaged or missing.
• When the lift is being lowered, make sure everyone is standing at
least six feet away.
• Be sure there are no jacks, tools, equipment, left under the lift
before lowering.
• Always lower the vehicle down slowly and smoothly
SAFE LIFT OPERATION
DANGER
HIGH-LIFT
