If you have any questions, call a local dealer or Autoquip Corporation at 1-888-811-9876 or 405-282-5200. Please record the following information and refer to it when calling your dealer or Autoquip. Model Number:________________Serial Number: ___________________ Installation Date _____/_____/_____ 1.1.1 Identification...
Verify all safety devices are operational and in place. Autoquip warrants this lift for 60,000 cycles each warranty year. This number of cycles represents normal, single shift duty. Exceeding this number of cycles shortens life of lift and length of your warranty.
Limited Warranty, is limited to the replacement of the equipment. This warranty shall not apply to any Autoquip lift or parts of Autoquip lift that have been damaged or broken in transit/shipping, or due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, vehicle impact, negligence, faulty installation, fire, floods, acts of God, accidents, or that have been used in a manner contrary to the manufacturer’s limitations or recommendations as stated in the manual, or that have been repaired,...
Exceeding this number of cycles shortens life of lift and length of your warranty It is the responsibility of the user to notify Autoquip whenever a specific application is likely to demand “above normal” duty from lift. Above normal duty typically requires supplemental design features to...
3. SAFETY 3.1 Safety Signal Words This Owner’s Manual covers PLTC lift models produced by Autoquip. Before installing, operating or servicing lift, you must read, understand and follow the instructions and safety warnings in this manual. Your lift may not be equipped with some optional equipment shown in this manual.
Do not drain or pour any fluids or lubricants into ground. Check with local environmental agencies, recycling centers, or your Autoquip dealer for correct disposal information. i CAUTION Any time velocity fuses have been tripped, investigate cause of trip and verify necessary corrective actions have been taken prior to operation of lift.
3.6 Modifications i WARNING Prevent serious injury or death. Do not modify lift. Autoquip cannot foresee and is not responsible for injury or damage which results from unauthorized modifications or misuse of lift.
3.7 Labels i WARNING To protect against death or serious injury, all labels must be on lift and must be legible. If any of these labels are missing or cannot be read, call Autoquip for replacement labels.
2. Because an Autoquip "Super-Torque" motor actually delivers substantially more horsepower than the nameplate rating, it must always be wired for heavier current-draw than standard motors of the same nameplate rating.
i WARNING Prevent serious injury or death. Electrical service installation must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all local and national electrical codes. 4.3 Pit Installation i WARNING Do not install lift in a pit unless lift has a bevel toe guard or other approved toe protection.
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PLT Pit Detail See Pit Installation Notes...
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4. Make temporary hose connections with high-pressure hose (see chart below) to allow the lift to be operated when it is set in the pit. 5. Temporarily connect electrical service and hydraulic hoses. The hose connection on the end of the base frame is 1/2"...
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19. Clean up debris and spilled oil from area. Dispose of oil in an environmentally safe manner. 20. Touch-up paint is available from Autoquip for repair of damaged paint surfaces. 21. Train personnel on lift operation, all safety features and procedures.
4.4 Surface Installation Surface installation procedures are the same as for pit installation instructions with the following consideration: The surface area where the lift will be set must be flat and level NOTICE and be of sound concrete of sufficient thickness to support the lift while loaded at full capacity.
4.11 Accordion Skirt Installation 1. Position platform in raised position. Engage maintenance device (see “Maintenance Device” section). Remove the handrails. Position accordion with weight rod pocket at bottom and mounting collar at top. The breathable material when provided must be positioned at top of skirt with mounting collar.
4.12.2 which states “When a hinged bridge is in its fully lowered position and not resting on a truck bed or landing, it should hang down at an angle not to exceed approximately 45 degrees from horizontal.…” Autoquip’s standard is to allow 20° of drop below horizontal.
6. MAINTENANCE 6.1 Maintenance Device i WARNING NEVER go under a raised lift platform until load is removed and lift is securely blocked in raised position with maintenance device. Lock-out/tag-out power source. This procedure describes the only factory-approved method of working under a lift. Follow these instructions EVERY time you plan to reach or crawl beneath the lift to perform service or maintenance –...
i DANGER If for any reason you are unable to lower the lift completely onto the maintenance devices, stop immediately and consult the factory. Failure to properly use the factory approved maintenance devices could result in severe injury or death. 5.
Hydraulic hoses can fail from age, damage and exposure. Do not search for hydraulic leaks without body and face protection. A tiny, almost invisible leak can penetrate the skin, requiring immediate medical attention. Use wood or cardboard to detect hydraulic leaks, never your hands. i WARNING Spilled hydraulic fluid is slippery and may also present a fire hazard.
Outdoor locations: 10 degrees F below 0 to 100 degrees F. 5W 20 or 5W 30 Multiviscosity Motor Oil Cold Storage Warehouse: 10 - 40 degrees F. Contact local Autoquip Service Rep. Note: All oils are detergent type. 6.2.5 Oil Capacity *Contractor Polyethylene Tank: Oil capacity is approximately: (5.5) gallons or (22) quarts.
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6.3.1.2. Replace Cylinder Seals 1. Insert spanner wrench and turn upper bearing assembly clockwise until tip of retainer appears in slot. 2. Place a small screwdriver under retainer and turn retainer to remove. 3. Be sure hose port is open to allow air into cylinder. Pull piston rod out to remove upper bearing. 4.
Do not use Teflon tape on hydraulic threaded connections. Tape fragments may damage hydraulic system. Autoquip recommends replacing any NPT fittings that have been disassembled due to their inherent design for sealing. 1. Check that lift anchors are tight (when used). Check all pins and other mechanical and hydraulic connections.
NOTICE on hydraulic threaded connections. Tape fragments may damage hydraulic system. Autoquip recommends replacing any NPT fittings that have been disassembled due to their inherent design for sealing. 2. Apply Loctite PST #567 pipe thread sealant or equivalent to threads and install fuse to cylinder with arrow pointing away from cylinder.
6.3.6 Troubleshooting i WARNING Prevent serious injury or death. Disconnect and/or lock out electrical supply to power unit prior to any maintenance being performed. i WARNING Prevent serious injury or death. Never go under lift platform until load is removed and scissors mechanism is securely blocked in open position.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION Lift Does Not Motor rotation for a 3-phase motor may be reversed. Reverse two motor electrical Raise. leads. Check for line or hose leak. Check for low oil in reservoir. Add specified oil as necessary. Load may exceed rating.
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This step may need to be repeated several times to fully remove air in system by raising the lift to 50% of its travel and lowering. If above steps do not correct problem, contact Autoquip to obtain instruction for further action.
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Inadequate wiring can starve motor even when source voltage is ample. Most of Autoquip’s standard motors are rated for intermittent duty. If a single-phase motor is being run more than 15 – 20 motor starts per hour, or a 3-phase motor more than 200 starts per hour, the problem may be motor over-heating.
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