OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Read and understand this instruction manual prior to operating or performing maintenance on this lift! 1. INSPECT THE EQUIPMENT Prior to each use of the unit, check all Use only Sumner Manufacturing replace- moving parts and wire rope to ensure that ment parts.
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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 1. INSPECT THE EQUIPMENT (continued) Wear proper clothing. Hard hat, safety WARNING shoes, and gloves should be worn as a precaution while operating this lift. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS WHILE OPERATING UNIT. Avoid horseplay around equipment, and keep bystanders at a safe distance.
1. INSPECT THE EQUIPMENT (continued) Lock caster brakes when leaving unit WARNING unattended. NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO STAND UNDER AN ELEVATED LOAD. Keep load at lowest possible position at all times. 2. WORK AREA HAZARDS Never operate during high wind condi- tions.
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2. WORK AREA HAZARDS (continued) Always watch for and avoid overhead Do not use unit to support ladders, for wires and obstructions when using the climbing, hoisting or people moving. unit or moving unit to and from the job site. Do not use unit outside in thunder, light- ning, or severe weather.
OPERATING PROCEDURE 1. Moving Lift to Work Area If it is necessary to move the unit with an (No Load) elevated load: The lift is normally moved to the job site by rolling on its four caster wheels. Note: WARNING Do not pull by the load lifting cable.
OPERATING PROCEDURE (continued) 3. Reversing the Forks 4. Adjustable Forks To adjust forks in, pull plunger ring on each fork arm and slide arm in along tube until plungers lock into position. Reverse this step to adjust fork arms out. Disengage 4 spring-loaded pins.
5. Lifting and Lowering Loads After load is removed from the forks, lower masts by turning winch crank counter clockwise. Lock caster brakes when leaving unit unattended. WARNING No riders allowed on this unit. This is not a personnel lift and never should be used for hoisting or moving people.
7. Using the Stabilizer Legs WARNING Use of the stabilizer legs is required at all times when raising loads. The lift will arrive with the stabilizers legs in the stowed position in the leg storage pocket. To remove the legs, pull the plunger ring located on the back of the storage pocket while lifting up on the leg.
8. Mast Hold Down Strap Operating Your Lift: Securing the Carriage: When operating the lift, the Safety Latch Lower the carriage all the way down. With can be looped onto itself for out of the way the forks in place, engage the Mast Hold storage.
LOAD CAPACITY CHART LOAD CENTER 13 in. 17 in. 21 in. 25 in. MODEL 33 cm 43 cm 53 cm 63 cm EVENTER 20 EVENTER 25 LO A D C A P A C ITY - E VE N TE R S E R IE S D istance fro m back of fo rk (in.) E V E N TE R 20 E V E N TE R 25...
Assembly Diagram Masts Handle Winch Assembly Mast Brace Carriage Assembly Leg Storage Rack Front Stabilizer Leg 8 inch wheels Rear Stabilizer Leg Bubble Level Fork Assembly Base Leveling Screw...
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Before each use: Replacing the Cable: 1. Inspect the cable for kinks and frays. If kinked 1. Lower the carriage to engage the safety latch. or more than 3 wire strands are broken (small 2. Remove the large gear cover from the winch wires) do not use the lift until the cable has been replaced.
MAINTENANCE into an “L” shape 1-1/4” long. INSTRUCTIONS (continued) To release the brake, place the tool in the right side (looking at the lift from the bottom) of the mast General Maintenance: assembly (or carriage) as shown, into the access slot and through the hole in the counterweight.
MAINTENANCE RECORD Lift Model Number_______________________ Lift Serial Number_______________________ Service Performed: _____________________________________________________________________ Action Date _____________________________________________________________________ Action Date _____________________________________________________________________ Action Date _____________________________________________________________________ Action Date _____________________________________________________________________ Action Date _____________________________________________________________________ Action Date _____________________________________________________________________ Action Date _____________________________________________________________________ Action Date _____________________________________________________________________ Action Date _____________________________________________________________________ Action Date _____________________________________________________________________ Action Date...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Masts not rising in succession Overloading Remove excess weight Check to make sure that the load does not exceed the maximum load limit Load may not be centered Check load capacity chart and properly on the forks reposition load Mast roller not rotating.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Load is easing down slowly The brake on the winch need to When load is in position, crank be set when the load is at the de- winch handles forward a half turn sired height towards the lift to set the brake.
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