Model OE-9
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Page 5
Rev. 02/1208
A1151_MAGNUM.doc
8) Shim both columns to plumb using the shims
provided as shown in
Fig 2
. DO NOT shim
more than 1/2" at any given point. Use a level
no less than 24” in length to plumb columns.
ALIGNMENT NOTCH
ALIGNMENT NOTCH
ALIGNMENT NOTCH
ALIGNMENT NOTCH
ALIGNMENT NOTCH
ALIGNMENT NOTCH
ALIGNMENT NOTCH
ALIGNMENT NOTCH
Fig 2 –
Column Shimming
9) Assemble washer and nut to anchor with nut
just below impact section of bolt. Drive
anchor into hole until nut and washer contact
base.
10) Tighten power column anchors and recheck
column for plumb. Reshim if necessary.
Torque to 150 foot pounds to set anchors.
O
VERHEAD
B
EAM
11) Assemble the (3) part overhead with (12) 3/8-
16 x 3/4” lg hex flange head bolts and (12)
hex flange nuts using
Fig 1
on page 2 as
reference for proper width. Before raising
overhead into position install 4 each (2 per
column) hex flange bolts and nuts in middle
hole of column extension
(see Fig 3
Installation Aid)
for temporary support of
overhead. Lift overhead assembly up into
position and install with 6 each (3 per
column) 3/8-16 x 3/4” lg hex flange bolts and
hex flange nuts per side as shown in
Fig 3
.
Fig 3 –
Overhead Assembly
12) Check idler column shimming. Use additional
shims (
see Fig. 2
) to remove any gaps that
may have been created while installing
overhead beam. Tighten anchor bolts and re-
check column for plumb. Torque to 150 foot
pounds.
13)
Install Overhead Limit Switch to Power
Column using (1) 3/8” pivot pin, (1) 3/8” flat
washer and (1) hairpin cotter pin as shown in
Fig 4a
.
IMPORTANT
: switch tube cord is to be oriented
above
pivot pin as shown below.
HAIRPIN COTTER PIN
PROPER ORIENTATION
TUBE CORD MUST BE
ABOVE PIVOT PIN FOR
3/8" FLAT WASHER
PROPER ORIENTATION
3/8" FLAT WASHER
PROPER ORIENTATION
ABOVE PIVOT PIN FOR
TUBE CORD MUST BE
PROPER ORIENTATION
HAIRPIN COTTER PIN
3/8" FLAT WASHER
PROPER ORIENTATION
ABOVE PIVOT PIN FOR
TUBE CORD MUST BE
PROPER ORIENTATION
HAIRPIN COTTER PIN
3/8" FLAT WASHER
PROPER ORIENTATION
ABOVE PIVOT PIN FOR
TUBE CORD MUST BE
PROPER ORIENTATION
HAIRPIN COTTER PIN
Fig 4a –
Overhead Limit Switch
Sub-Assembly
IMPORTANT:
The “standard” setting for the
I
NSIDE OF
C
OLUMNS
dimension is 109 inches. If
the lift is to be installed at 103” or 97”, use tubing
cutter to shorten the end opposite where
attachment hole is. See chart below for cut
length.
Inside of Column
109”
103”
97”
Shutoff Bar Length
107 ¼”
101 ¼”
95 ¼”
14) Insert shut-off bar in switch tube on power
column side and take other end to idler side.
Attach shut-off bar to idler column with
(1)
3/8” pivot pin, (6) 3/8” flat washer and (1)
hairpin cotter pin as shown in
Fig 4b
.
Insure that both switch tube and shut-off
assemblies pivot freely for proper
operation.
3/8" PIVOT PIN
SHUTOFF BAR
(6) 3/8" FLAT WASHERS
HAIRPIN COTTER PIN
HAIRPIN COTTER PIN
(6) 3/8" FLAT WASHERS
SHUTOFF BAR
3/8" PIVOT PIN
HAIRPIN COTTER PIN
(6) 3/8" FLAT WASHERS
SHUTOFF BAR
3/8" PIVOT PIN
HAIRPIN COTTER PIN
(6) 3/8" FLAT WASHERS
SHUTOFF BAR
3/8" PIVOT PIN
Fig 4b –
Overhead Limit Switch
Sub-Assembly
