STRATUS Floor Plate 2 post Lift Installation & Operation & Maintenance Instructions
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5.15 Check before start-up
5.15.1 General checks
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Make sure that the columns are plumb;
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Make sure the lift anchored to the ground and all anchor bolts tightened.
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Make sure the electrical system feeding voltage is equal to that specified in the nameplate on the motor;
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Make sure the electric system connection in conformity of the electric plan shown as the electric diagram and
for proper grounding.
5.15.2 Mechanical safeties for proper installation
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Check to make sure that safety latches will properly engage and disengage by manual release;
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If latches click out of synchronization, tighten the cable on the one that clicks later.
5.15.3 Equalizer cable for proper installation
The equalizer cables should be checked weekly for equal tension. Failure to do this will cause uneven
lifting. The cables should always be adjusted so that they are equal tension when resting on the safety
locks.
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Raise the carriages to check the equalizer cable tension by grasping the adjacent cables between the thumb
and the forefinger so that you can just pull the cables together (ref. fig. 31);
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Adjust the cable tensions if necessary.
Fig. 31
5.15.4 Hydraulic system for proper operation
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Make sure that the cylinder is located in the center hole in the base of column;
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Proper oil level in the tank, refill if needed;
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Raise the lift to the full height and keep the motor running for 5 seconds and check all hoses connections to
make sure no leakage. Tighten the connections or reseal if necessary;
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Check the lift for reaching its maximum height;
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Repeat the air bleeding of cylinders if necessary.
5.16 Check with load
WARNING: please follow carefully the instructions in the coming paragraph for avoiding damages on the
lift. Carried out two or three complete cycles of lowering with the vehicle loaded:
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Repeat the checks provided for by 5.14.
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Check no strange noise during lifting and lowering.
