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20 APCU Owner’s Manual
Installation Instructions
Preparation
1. Before you start to use the unit, check for local
codes and ordinances which may apply. It is your re-
sponsibility to obtain any necessary permits.
2. Read all of these installation instructions carefully.
Be sure to read and understand all of the warnings.
3. Select the location where the unit will be installed.
Choose a location where the floor is firm, flat and level.
As the unit operates, it is very important that the front
edge (the load edge) of the load enclosure touches the
floor at the same time as the rest of the bottom plate
touches.
CAUTION!
If the middle or back edge of the bottom
plate touches the floor before the front
edge of the load enclosure, the machine
may try to tip itself off the floor. This can
happen if the floor surface is not flat.
WARNING!
• If the unit is mounted on an unstable
surface, it may tip over when in use. You
may be hurt, and the unit and load may be
damaged.
• Protect the unit from rain or moisture.
If the electrical parts in the power unit get
wet, workers may be hurt by electrical
shock. The electrical parts may fail if they
are wet.
• The electric motor on the remote power
unit can create sparks. Do not install the
power unit in an area where flammable
gases may be present.
4. You will need these tools to install the unit:
• A lift truck that can lift the unit safely.
• Shims and appropriate lag bolts.
• A masonry drill and bit to drill the holes for the
lag bolts.
• Extra hydraulic oil for flushing the hydraulic
lines and refilling the tank.
• Level.
Positioning the Lift
1. Remove the shipping material and unskid the unit.
On the front of this manual, write down the model num-
ber, serial number, and date the unit is placed in service.
You can find the model number and serial number on
the name plate.
2. Move the unit into position, supporting the base of
the unit. The base frame is fitted with eyes for the lag
bolts. Drill the necessary holes and install the bolts.
CAUTION!
Do not hang the unit from the load enclo-
sure. This can damage the unit.
3. Check the movement of the load enclosure through
its full range.
CAUTION!
Take care not to create any “pinch points”.
Hydraulic Connections
1. Install the power unit. Run the hydraulic line be-
tween the power unit and the APCU but do not make
the connections yet. Be sure that the hydraulic line is
protected from passing traffic, and that it will not be
damaged.
WARNING!
Be sure that the hydraulic line will not be
pinched by the unit as it raises or lowers.
If you allow the line to be pinched, the unit
may not work properly. A hose may break,
the load enclosure may drop suddenly, and
someone may be hurt.
2. Before connecting the power unit, blow out the
hydraulic lines with compressed air.
CAUTION!
It is very important to keep the hydraulic
oil free of dirt, dust, metal chips, water, and
other contamination. Most of the problems
with hydraulic systems are caused by con-
tamination in the oil. Be sure all hydraulic
lines are free of contamination before con-
necting them to the remote power unit.