Operating Instruction and Documentation
Sprinter NT
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9. Installation and Initiation
9.1 Installation of the automotive lift
You can choose between two installation places of the operating unit: The position of
the operating unit is in drive-in direction right or in drive-in direction left.
9.2 Regulations for the installation
• The installation of the lift is performed by trained technicians of the manufacturer or
its distribution partner. If the operator can provide trained mechanics, he can install
the lift by himself. The installation has to be done according to this regulation.
• The standard lift must not be installed in hazardous locations or washing areas.
• Before installation a sufficient foundation must be proved or constructed.
• An even installation place has to be provided. The foundations must be based in a
frost resistance depth, both outside and indoors, where you must reckon with frost.
• An electrical supply 3~/N+PE, 400 V, 50 Hz has to be provided. The supply line
must be protected with T16A (VDE0100 German regulation). The minimum
diameter amounts to 2,5 mm
²
.
• All cable ducts have to be eqquipped with protective coverings to prevent accidents.
9.3 Erection and doweling of the lift
• Install the lift according to the data sheet and the foundation plan
• Install the operating unit at its designed place.
• Fill in hydraulic oil, approx. 14 litre. A high quality hydraulic oil is recommended,
its viscosity should be 32 cst. The level of the oil is between of upper marking and
the lower marking of the oil level gauge.
• Connect the power supply.
• If necessary deaerate the cylinder. (read the chapter 5.4)
• Raise the lift on a height of approx. 1500.
• Check the position of the base plates again before doweling. Adjust first one base
plate, than adjust the second base plate. If there is an uneven floor even it out with
washers. A continuos contact between floor and base plate must be guaranteed to
avoid hollow spaces.
• Dowel the lift on the floor.
• Before doweling check the concrete floor with quality B25 if the concrete floor goes
to the top egde of the floor. In this case the dowels have to be choosen according to
pic. 17. If the ground is covered with floor tiles, the dowels have to be choosen
according to pic. 18.
