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CONTENTS
Introduction
1
Operation Mode 2-3
Preventative Maintenance 3
Fault Diagnostics 3-4
Troubleshooting 3-4
Override Modes 4-5
Warranty 6
WARNING
•
Always make sure that the
bunk lift path is clear of
people and objects before
and during operation of the
bunk lift.
•
Always keep away from
the gear racks when the
bunk lift is being operated.
The gear assembly may
pinch or catch on loose
clothing causing personal
injury.
•
Do not operate bunk lift
with anyone physically
lying or sitting in the bunk.
© Copyright Power Gear Issued: January 2013
#
3010002678
, Rev. 0D
Owner’s Manual Dual Planetary
Gearmotor Bunk
Lift System (Slim Rack)
MAJOR COMPONENTS:
•
Touchpad with indicator LED’s that mounts to the wall. The touchpad communicates with
the control to allow bunk movement and provides end user feedback via LED’s.
(See
Figure 1)
o
“UP” and DOWN” buttons move the bunk lift in the corresponding direction
when button is pressed. Push and hold until bunk reaches pre-
programmed stop point.
o
“ENGAGE PARK BRAKE” will light red if park brake is not engaged when
trying to operate the bunk lift.
o
“LOW VOLTAGE” LED will light red when the voltage is below the
operating threshold of the control.
o
“FAULT CODE” LED will flash red a certain number of times to alert user of
specific fault conditions.(
See Figure 5, page 4
)
o
“BUNK LIFT MOVEMENT” LED will flash green when the bunk lift is
moving.
•
A specially designed control that gives the user full control of the bunk movement, up or
down. The control has programmed stops that control the motor when the bunk is fully
raised or lowered, and the ability to detect faults for ease in troubleshooting.
(See Figure
2)
•
Two to four vertical channels with 12V DC gear motors which mount to the bunk, and
gear rack arms that mount to the vertical structure.
(See Figure 2)
•
Harnesses to connect touchpad and motors to control box.
(Not shown)
Introduction
Owner’s Manual
Slim Rack Bunk Lift System with
Control Box 1510000199 or
1510000260
1217 E. 7
th
St.
Mishawaka, IN 46544
www.powergearus.com
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:
The Power Gear Slim Rack Bunk Lift System is a rack and pinion design operated
by a pair of 12 Volt DC electric motors. The system is designed to move a bunk of
no more than 100 pounds vertically. Bunk Lift systems rated for higher weight or
longer strokes can be obtained. Please contact Power Gear for application
assistance.
Figure 1 Touchpad
