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FLH Installation and Service Manual

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3. N WARNING No riders The FREIGHTLIFT is provided for the sole purpose of transporting goods between floor elevations At no time should it be used to transport personnel N WARNING All gates and or doors of the FREIGHTLIFT are electrically interlocked and must be closed to permit operation the lift Do not operate unit with doors open or with the interlocks or other safety devices defeated bypassed Serious injury or death could result N WARNING Never operate the lift by manualling the electrical controls using the contactors located inside the control panel All safety devices are by passed in this mode of operation and lift damage or severe personal injury could occur NOTE In order for the lift to operate All gates doors guarding the lift must be closed e Loads cannot hang over the edge or sides of the carriage The load must be within the specified load capacity of the lift e All electrical safeties sensors and switches must be in their closed condition UP 1 When an UP button on a push button station is pressed amp released the control secondary circuit to the motor starter motor contactor is completed The coil of the motor starter magnetically closes the high primary voltage contacts completing the power circuit to the motor Auxiliary contacts also close and act as holding contacts to maintain the UP circuit NOTE Per ASME B20 1 operator pushbutton stations must be locate
4. Oil Recommendations 1 gallon of mild cleaning solvent Lint free rags A new pump FLH1 2 3 or Deltatrol valve FLHA 5 6 A new suction filter N DANGER To avoid personal injury or death turn off the power and lock out the power at the primary power disconnect switch before service or maintenance per OSHA Lock Out Tag Out procedures 78 GENERAL MAINTENANCE A DANGER To avoid personal injury or death all maintenance procedures described in this section should only be performed by qualified service personnel Flushing Procedure 1 2 Lower the carriage completely to the floor Lock out and tag the electrical disconnect Remove the hydraulic hoses and either pump or Deltatrol valve Drain the hydraulic tank Remove the suction filter Flush the hoses with the cleaning solvent Wipe out the tank with the cleaning solvent Install the new suction filter and either pump or Deltatrol valve Install the hoses and fill the tank with fresh oil Turn on the electrical power Bleed the system of air and check for leaks see Bleeding Air From the System instructions this section NOTE Please call the Autoquip Customer Assurance Department for any assistance or questions 79 GENERAL MAINTENANCE BLEEDING AIR FROM THE SYSTEM NOTICE Avoid air in the system The presence of air in the system can lead to a lock up of the velocity fuses Air reacts like a spring when it is compressed 1
5. Power unit or components modified in any way Are there visible leaks at any hydraulic connections Evidence of Teflon tape used at threaded joints fittings p 26 83 Is the suction filter clogged Do the cylinders show signs of leaking Is the relief valve set to open at 3000 3200 psi p 15 O O O N 101 APPENDIX E ELECTRICAL 1 Operator stations undamaged amp functional pp 63 64 call send from all levels all E stops key switches etc Y N Operator P B stations at least 6 ft from Lift carriage pp 27 68 Main disconnect amp motor control panels unaltered pp 27 NEC Disconnect amp motor control panel visible from Lift pp 27 NEC Any evidence that safeties are being bypassed inside the panel Does the location of the disconnect amp control panels meet NEC Any cut damaged frayed electrical conduit or wires p 5 Other electrical connections meet NEC Does the pressure switch start the motor at 2600 2800 psi O O CO F PERSONNEL amp EQUIPMENT SAFETIES 1 Have all operators been formally trained to use this lift C C and do they have a copy of the manual 2 Are gates amp enclosures installed around lift per ASME B20 1 p 27 are they secure stable able to keep out personnel 3 Do all Gate interlocks function properly 65 68 74 gate must NOT open if carriage is NOT at that level Are all Safety Labels on the carriage pp 18 20 65
6. UP button It may take a few seconds to fill the empty cylinders Raise the lift approximately 12 inches Follow the steps given in Bleeding Air From the System this section Check the oil level see Oil Requirements section Clean the oil fill breather cap ADJUSTING LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH Gates with Solenoid Interlocks To ensure proper setting and performance of the Level Limit Switch follow the procedure set forth in Paragraph J of the Installation section NOTE Should you have any questions or need assistance please call Autoquip Customer Service 888 811 9876 85 GENERAL MAINTENANCE POWER UNIT A Vertical Heavy Duty Power Unit Models FLH 4 thru FLH 6 AN DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE Disconnect and or lock out the electrical supply to the power unit prior to any maintenance being performed per OSHA Lock Out Tag Out procedures 1 The vertical unit utilizes a heavy duty 5 HP 208 230 or 460 Volts 60 hertz 3 phase motor coupled to a high pressure positive displacement gear pump and Autoquip Corporation s patented Deltatrol valve assembly t is also available with a 230 Volts 60 hertz single phase motor as an option 2 The following should be referenced in connecting the standard heavy duty motors to power sources Remember that heavy wire must be used all the way to the power source Power Unit 208 Volts 230 Volts 460 Volts Standard Three Phase 16 AMPS 15 2 AMPS 7 6 AMP
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8. All Safety Labels at each landing per VRC Application Guidelines Will lift operate with any landing gates doors open pp 65 68 74 Lift stops at a safe load transfer elevation at every level p 54 64 On carriage rails guards amp snap chains in place p 27 On carriage rails guards amp snap chains at least 42 high p 27 ON O O Are carriage back stop panels across all elevated non operating sides of carriage maximum 2 from edge of carriage p 65 11 Platform locking cams are in good condition p 74 75 a Locking cam teeth are sharp not rounded or flattened b Locking cam springs are not rusted bent damaged or broken Locking cam back up bar not bent or missing bolts 12 Pressure switch functional amp holds carriage at upper level pg 14 13 Do the door thresholds which protrude into shaft or away from wall have a beveled slope on underside to push away loads which la overhang the carriage as it travels up to that level prevents jams pg 25 102 LIMITED WARRANTY The user is solely responsible for using this equipment in a safe manner and observing all of the safety guidelines provided in the Owner s Manual and on the warning labels provided with the lift If you are unable to locate either the manual or the warning labels please contact Autoquip or access www autoquip com for replacement downloads or information Autoquip Corporation expressly warrants that this product will be f
9. Contact the local FREIGHTLIFT Service Representative to rectify all such situations N WARNING Velocity fuse lock up requires factory help Contact your local FREIGHTLIFT representative or call Autoquip Service Department if hydraulic velocity fuses should lock up WARNING Do not weld on the guide flanges of the masts Interfering with the free travel of the wheel guides could cause permanent damage to the lift and prevent safety devices from operating as intended N WARNING Use properly rated hoses only Never use fittings or hoses that are not properly rated for the intended use SAFETY PRACTICES A WARNING The velocity fuse VF must be properly installed The VF is attached to the elbow fitting in the rod port of the cylinder If the VF is installed improperly it will not lock the carriage in place in the event of a catastrophic hydraulic line break N WARNING Do not over travel Mechanical stops must be in place to prevent the carriage from over traveling Over traveling can cause permanent damage to the carriage or failure of the lifting cables N WARNING Attach velocity fuse with solid fitting Do not use a swivel fitting between the velocity fuse and the cylinder If accidentally broken at the swivel the velocity fuse will not prevent the carriage from falling to the floor CAUTION Do not attempt cylinder removal alone Be aware that removing cylinder requires two people SAFETY PRACT
10. Fully extend the cylinder rods to expend air from the cylinder barrel after the FREIGHTLIFT has been lowered 2 Carefully loosen the bleeder bolt located in the 90 elbow to allow all air to escape 3 Press the UP button and let the motor run briefly then press the Emergency Stop Button 4 Let the oil escape until clear oil no bubbles appears from the bleeder bolt 5 Tighten the bolt 6 Repeat Steps 1 5 on each cylinder 7 Clean up any spilled oil 8 Do not reuse the oil that was bled from the system Any oil should be immediately discarded because it may have flushed contaminates which were present in the line NOTE A small amount of air may remain in the cylinder but it will be flushed back into the reservoir after a few operations of the system N WARNING To avoid serious injury or death GUARDS INTERLOCKS and SAFETY DEVICES must be restored to correct operation when installing parts or making repairs 80 GENERAL MAINTENANCE V 08090859 ONIMYMO 34 Eo 3554 0034 AL OW OL 1H9I3M 3LvAIXOSddY G3N amp nu soNIM H3 LV X33 1 9 O HT4 9I VIN3HOS JULU 9NIMVMU Aw 321343431 2775277 l alva A8 14149530 BI 16000 3 Yad 53515 ALIOOTAA dN 0313130 Q3NIVLNOO 473S OILVIN3HOS Ol
11. If the pressure switch closes due to a pressure drop or leak the motor will start momentarily to build pressure until the pressure switch shuts the motor off This keeps the platform from drifting downward from the upper level When the operator closes all gates and energizes the down pushbutton the zero drift circuit is disabled and the carriage will lower SAFETY FEATURES HYDRAULIC VELOCITY FUSES Each hydraulic cylinder has a hydraulic velocity fuse installed in the cylinder ports These HVFs are installed in the predetermined hydraulic oil flow velocity as the oil returns to the reservoir Should a catastrophic rupture or breach occur in the hydraulic system and oil flows through the breach that exceeds the HVF rating the HVF will trigger and lock up This lock up will occur within one to two inches of downward movement of the platform carriage NOTE Air the system will also cause a lock up Air acts like a spring when compressed To remove air from the system see Air Bleeding Procedures in the General Maintenance section NOTE Small slow fitting leaks will not trigger the HVFs In an air free system the breach must be large enough to cause an uncontrolled or destructive lowering speed Should a triggering and lock up occur it can only be released by applying upward hydraulic flow in a functional system N WARNING Never run the unit with the gates or doors open Do not operate the unit with the doors open or w
12. Make sure guide beam pairs are plumb parallel and straight after you are finished with all welding E Do not modify any component of the lift without expressed written consent from the Manufacturer 25 INSTALLER GUIDELINES RESPONSIBILITIES 5 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION A Most work can be done with the lift carriage fully lowered Never work under the lift carriage unless it is blocked in place per the Installation and Service manual B Never allow a person to ride on the carriage of the lift C Use only the hardware supplied by the Manufacturer to assemble the lift This hardware is often high grade some hardware is metric D Use only the carriage lifting cables and attachment hardware supplied by the Manufacturer 6 HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION A Most work can be done with the lift carriage fully lowered Never work under the lift carriage unless it is blocked in place per the Installation and Service manual B Never use Teflon tape on threaded connections Teflon tape does not dissolve and if introduced into hydraulic system may contaminate the oil and cause valving to malfunction C Never adjust a relief valve setting these are factory set to meet design and code requirements D Carefully bleed all air out of the hydraulic system before running lift to full travel per Manufacturer s procedure in the Installation and Service manual E Make sure that the oil level in the reservoir is sufficient for running lift to fu
13. Multiviscosity Motor Oil Outdoor locations 10 degrees F below 0 to 5W 20 or 5W 30 Multiviscosity Motor Oil 100 degrees F Cold Storage Warehouse 10 40 degrees F Contact local Autoquip Service Rep NOTE All oils above are detergent type OIL CAPACITY Reservoir capacity for the steel vertical tank is approximately 11 gallons The reservoir capacity for contractor polyethylene tank is approximately 5 gallons 76 GENERAL MAINTENANCE oil level in the reservoir should be 1 to 1 7 below the top of the reservoir with the lift in the fully lowered position NOTICE Use approved fluids only Use of unauthorized fluids may cause damage to seals and hosing DO NOT USE Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF Hydraulic Jack Oil Hydraulic Fluids Brake Fluids 77 GENERAL MAINTENANCE NOTES 1 Industrial hydraulic oils formulated for high pressure uses and of the proper viscosity contain anti wear anti foaming anti rust additives making them acceptable However it is best to contact Autoquip Customer Service for advance approval 2 Use of improper oil will VOID the FREIGHTLIFT warranty 3 The unit must be fully lowered to perform the filling operation POWER UNIT FLUSHING PROCEDURE In high use or severe applications it may be necessary to flush the entire hydraulic The parts and procedures are as follows Parts Required 5 10 gallons of proper oil depends on tank size see
14. Upright weldments to the carriage deck with the 1 2 grade 8 bolts nuts and washers provided Upright weldments are identical there is no right and left Torque bolts to 99 ft 16 3 Attach Overhead Channel to the top carriage upright gusset plates with the 3 8 grade 8 bolts nuts bevel washers flat and lock washers provided Torque to 26 ft Ibs 4 Attach the rubber stop bars to the top of the overhead channel as shown in Fig 17 using the 1 4 grade 5 bolts nuts flat and lock washers provided Torque to 26 ft Ibs 5 Attach handrails or side guard panels by positioning as shown in Fig 17 and or the General Arrangement drawing and welding into place with a minimum 1 4 fillet 2 on 10 Grind welds and touch up the paint where necessary 6 Attach snap chain s across open operating ends by using the repair link to permanently attach one end of the snap chain assembly to the open link welded to the handrail 7 Set the carriage onto the floor at the lower level position as shown on the General Arrangement GA Drawing The center of the carriage must be aligned with the centerline mark refer to Figure 16 Make sure carriage is level shim as necessary 36 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 For Pit Mounted Lifts the pit has been poured 1 2 3 4 deeper than the total thickness of the carriage platform for shim and grout as required 9 For Through Floor or Shaft Installations when clearances are tight you
15. X 240 HIGH PRESSURE HOSE 3 8 FLARE 3 8 LOW PRESSURE DETAIL A FITTING RUBBER HOSE qub E Ej i 3 8 X 240 HIGH PRESSURE N HOSE E y AA Y al 3 8 PUSH ON LOW PRESSURE RUBBER HOSE Figure 27b Connection of Cylinders Models FLH 4 5 6 57 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTABLE MECHANICAL STOP LOCATED ON EACH MAST BEAM Figure 28 Adjustable Mechanical Stops 58 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS H INSTALLING LEVEL LIFT STATUS LIMIT SWITCHES Items needed Qty Description Varies 1 N O 1 N C Limit Switch Kits depends on interlock style amp Qty Level limit switch Kits quantity depends on application typically one 1 1N O 1N C switch on all levels equipped with solenoid interlocks including field located limit switch striker cam assemblies have been shipped loose to be field mounted wired and adjusted to sense the status position of the lift carriage per Figure 29 1 Locate amp weld the limit switch cam assembly to the carriage bracing in the orientation amp location shown 2 Find amp assemble the adjustable limit switch kits as shown including the Unistrut mounting channel 3 Once assembled orientate and field weld the Unistrut channels in such a way as to allow the limit switch arm to make contact with the limit switch cam when the carriage is at that corresp
16. and straight as recommended pp 41 45 C C 1 8 over any 10 ft length not to exceed 3 8 overall 7 Distance between guide beams is consistent throughout travel C C also referred to as mast setting dimension 8 Guide beam flanges guide angles show signs of excessive wear C C look for metal shavings snap rings etc on ground near mast foot 9 Unauthorized structural members added in field especially C C to the guide beams angles pp 10 25 48 10 Any broken or cracked bolts or welds otherwise observed 11 Any other wear marks on any component of the lift p 74 Describe 100 APPENDIX C MECHANICAL 1 Lifting cables are installed properly pp 26 63 90 92 a correctly fed through the reeving path amp running in sheaves b cable adaptor pins swages are factory supplied amp undamaged Are lifting cables frayed or damaged d Are the sheaves undamaged and turning freely 2 Guide wheels turn smoothly amp square to beams pp 38 40 Carriage top stop bolts are even amp undamaged p 54 4 All field bolting grade 8 bolts tightened per spec pp 36 40 75 a Carriage to uprights 99 ft lbs p 36 b Uprights to wheel guide blocks 99 ft lbs 40 43 c Uprights to overhead channels 26 ft lbs p 45 Y N D HYDRAULIC Is the reservoir oil level and color acceptable p 26 54 76 77 Any cut damaged frayed hydraulic hoses Are all hoses and fittings rated for high pressure service
17. may choose to position the carriage after the beams have been assembled and raised into place For these installations refer to Figure 18 to see how to properly lay out and locate the beams prior to setting the carriage CENTER OF MAST BEAM WEB DETERMINED BY 1 2 x CARRIAGE INSTALLATION ANGLE LENGTH 1 0 y PIT OR SHAFT OPENING Figure 18 Layout of Mast Foot Plates Prior to Setting Carriage When necessary for some Pit Shaft installations 37 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS C POSITIONING WHEEL GUIDE ASSEMBLIES Reference Figures 19 and 20 Items Needed Qty Description 2 Mast Beams Left amp Right 2 Upper Wheel Guides amp right L amp R the assembly 2 Cable Adaptors 4 Cotter Pins 2 Cable Adaptor Pins with cotter pin holes 1 Place the upper wheel guide assemblies in the beam as shown in Figure 19a by sliding them into the beam running space from below the guide angle near the bottom of the mast beam NOTE This step must be done first due to the limited access space once the wheel guides are inside the guide beams amp behind guide angles 2 Attach the lifting cables to the cable adaptors and the cable adaptors to the upper wheel guide locking cams using the high strength adaptor pins and cotter pins provided as shown in Figure 19b 3 Pull on the cable where it attaches to the wheel guide assembly Slide the wheel guide assembly down the beam until
18. or after lift start up E Make sure there is adequate ingress egress to the installation site Verify that the equipment can get through the existing doorways halls and shaft openings Think through how the lift will be unloaded carted moved raised into position and accessed for installation operation amp maintenance F Verify the construction and integrity of building columns joists walls or mezzanines that will be used to help support the VRC mast guide beams 2 SHIPMENT amp INITIAL INSPECTION A Upon receipt of the shipment check for exposed damage or shortages and make note of it on receiving paperwork from the trucking company any claims for damage must be filed with the carrier Unless otherwise stated the VRC Manufacturer is not responsible for parts lost stolen or damaged during transportation storage or installation 24 INSTALLER GUIDELINES RESPONSIBILITIES B Assuming no damage has occurred to the crate check the components against the list This will provide assurance that every item shipped has been received C Make sure you have copy of the latest version of the general arrangement and electrical drawings before beginning installation changes could have been made since original purchase order submittal and order entry D Read and understand the Installation amp Service manual thoroughly prior to starting the installation 3 EQUIPMENT LAYOUT A Make sure pit and or lift ar
19. predetermined limits Load height The maximum height of the material a carriage can accommodate Load pattern A method to describe how a Freightlift will be loaded at different levels Masts The vertical members between which the carriage is guided throughout its vertical travel Motor starter An electrical controller for accelerating a motor from rest to normal speed 98 GLOSSARY OF TERMS TERM DEFINITION Mechanical stop A mechanical means of stopping travel at a predetermined spot or to prevent overtravel of a lift Nonoperating end The side s of the platform not used for loading unloading Handrails with midrails and kick plates are supplied as minimum safety protection Operating end The side s of the platform used for loading unloading A safety chain is supplied as minimum safety protection Platform The horizontal surface of the carriage where the load is placed Power unit An assembly including but not limited to the motor pump reservoir and the Autotrol valve Pressure relief valve A valve that can be set to a predetermined pressure If the pressure is exceeded the valve will open to prevent damage to the hydraulic system Pressure A switch that can be set to a predetermined pressure When this pressure is reached switch it will open thus turning off the power Roll off panel A structure used on the upper levels to pre
20. secure the beams in the raised position during installation and prior to final bracing Improperly or inadequately supported beams could fall and cause serious injury to adjacent personnel or permanent damage to the equipment 5 Repeatthe previous step to position and secure the left hand beam 6 The installation angle shipped with your unit can be used to properly space the two beams apart temporarily prior to setting the carriage or securing beams to floor 40 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SPLICED BEAMS when used 1 Set the upper mast on its respective lower mast plates amp beams are marked in the orientation shown on Figure 23 taking necessary precautions not to bend or transition plates Verify that both beams are true straight and plumb within 1 8 over 10 foot span and not to exceed 3 8 over the entire length of the beam NOTE This tolerance may not be exceeded or immediate amp permanent damage to the hardened wheel guide wheels will occur Shim material by installer Once both beams are verified to be straight amp plumb as specified as above permanently weld the upper amp lower mast assemblies together as shown Weld distortion to the beams must be minimized to hold the required tolerance to beam straightness NOTE Care should be exercised not to distort the masts from welding and alignment is critical Grind the guide beam to provide a smooth surface for the guide wheels and rol
21. the National Elevator Code Some states require special components and have specific guidelines regarding how the equipment must be installed inspected and tested The owner is ultimately responsible for understanding these requirements for the specific job location and Autoquip will incorporate any special requirements into the order as requested and approved by the customer Call Autoquip Corporation at 405 282 5200 or 1 888 811 9876 with any questions you may have concerning VRC code requirements IMPORTANT Autoquip Corporation has designed and manufactured the FREIGHTLIFT to safely and efficiently move materials between multiple floors or levels It has been built to provide many years of dependable service INSTALLERS Proper installation of this equipment is vital to both the efficiency of the unit and the ultimate satisfaction of the end user It is vital for the installers to read and understand this manual These instructions have been prepared and organized to assist the installers and it is important for these individuals to carefully follow the steps in the order they are presented OPERATORS Please read and understand this manual prior to operation of this Freightlift Failure to do so could lead to property damage and or serious personal injury Situations may arise which not covered in this manual you have questions please call Autoquip Customer Service at 405 282 5200 or 1 888 811 9876 NOTE Unless o
22. 8 Hex Head Cap Screws Washers amp Nuts 1 Raise the beams into position see Figure 21 The mast beam assemblies are designated either left hand side or right hand side there is a welded L or R marked on the mast beam base plate The left hand side is to your left and the right hand side to your right as you stand at the upper level or with your back against the bracing wall facing the beams the guide angles are always towards you 2 Install one wheel tensioner assembly per side using the dedicated metric bolts torque to 63 ft 16 as shown Roller is oriented away from the mast guide angle when rotated into position for bolting 3 Position the lower wheel blocks into their respective beams by tipping the blocks and allowing the rollers to fit inside the guide angles Then insert the guide wheel into the opening at the bottom of the beams 4 Slide the right hand beam into position along side the carriage Both upper and lower wheel guide assemblies should align with their respective mounting holes on the carriage uprights Bolt the wheel guide assemblies to the uprights using the 1 2 x 1 1 2 L grade 8 bolts and the 1 2 washers that have been provided Torque all these bolts to 99 ft lbs as shown in Figure 22 NOTE Make absolutely sure the beam is secure with chain or temporary bracing N WARNING Do not depend on the carriage uprights and wheel blocks to support the beam Use other means to support and
23. GETHER AND COUNT AS ONE PIECE Upon receipt of the shipment check for exposed damage or shortages and make note of it on the trucking company Bill of Lading or the Shipping Papers Reports of concealed damage to items contained in crates must be reported within 48 hours DO NOT destroy the crating while opening it to inspect the contents damage is suspected or found report it directly to the carrier DO NOT contact Autoquip Corporation All shipments are FOB from the Autoquip plant Any claims for damage must be filed with the carrier Any parts shipped from Autoquip that are intended to replace damaged or lost items will be invoiced to the ordering party Assuming no damage has occurred to the crate check the components against the packing list This will provide assurance that every item shipped has been received Everything needed for the installation should be available If not report any shortages to Autoquip Corporation within 10 days Autoquip is not responsible for parts lost stolen or damaged during transportation storage installation or during any other circumstances or conditions that may be beyond Autoquip s control RESPONSIBILTY OF OWNERS USERS CODE COMPLIANCE Ultimate responsibility for gaining state and local code approval is the responsibility of the buyer of the VRC Please acquaint yourself with the permitting and or licensing expenses and requirements of the local regulatory agencies in the installation area IN
24. ICES N CAUTION The hydraulic cylinder retaining strap must be in place A secure strap will prevent the cylinder from falling after the cable is removed NOTICE Purge air in the system The presence of air in the system can lead to a lock up of the velocity fuses Air reacts like a spring when it is compressed NOTICE Automatic cylinder retraction possible Be aware that the cylinder rod may retract into the cylinder body automatically when the hydraulic hose is disconnected NOTICE Use appropriate fluids Do not use automatic transmission fluid ATF hydraulic jack oil hydraulic fluids or brake fluids in the power unit or hosing system NOTICE Keep power unit filled Do not run the hydraulic power unit dry Damage to the pump and motor may result SAFETY PRACTICES NOTICE Protect cylinder rods hydraulic ports and lines at all times Welding splatter and dust from grinding operations can cause severe damage to this equipment NOTICE Do not damage the pump or motor If the motor needs to run during the installation process and the electrical work is not complete only do so for a second or two after the mechanical stop is pressed Longer activation could cause damage to the pump or the motor If the electrical control system is complete the motor will stop because of the pressure switch setting NOTICE Cables must be seated before raising lift Be sure the cables are seated in the load sheaves above the p
25. INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FREIGHTLIFT Model FLH 0 ge X gt gt 21 La 22201 ES lt f M ff NOW Yi Aufoquip P O Box 1058 e 1058 West Industrial Avenue e Guthrie OK 73044 1058 e 888 811 9876 e 405 282 5200 FAX 405 282 3302 www autoquip com 830FLH Version 3 June 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction amp Company Contact Information 3 Inspection amp Identification of Parts 4 Responsibility of Owners Users 5 Safety Signal Words 6 Safety Practices 7 Safety Features 14 Label Identification 18 Specifications 21 Blocking Instructions 22 Installer Guidelines amp Responsibilities 24 Installation Instructions 29 Operating Instructions 68 Routine Maintenance 73 General Maintenance 76 Replacement Parts List 93 Troubleshooting Analysis 94 Glossary of Terms 98 Appendix Inspection Checklist 100 Warranty 103 Please record the following information and refer to it when calling your dealer or Autoquip Model Number Serial Number Installation Date INTRODUCTION CODE REQUIREMENTS VROCs are elevators This lift is designed for the transfer of material only from one level to another Absolutely NO RIDERS VROs have their own national safety code ANSI ASME B20 1 and are specifically exempt from
26. NS OVERHEAD UPRIGHT 24 CHANNEL WELDMENT 4 A 5 HAND RAIL CARRIAGE WELDMENT Figure 9 Identification of Parts FLH 30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE All illustrations contained in this manual are for reference purposes only Specific applications and site conditions may require different anchoring and bracing procedures The ultimate responsibility for the anchoring and bracing rests with the installation crew A LAYING OUT CARRIAGE POSITION amp MARKING FLOORS FOR ALLIGNMENT 1 Refer to Figures 11 16 to lay out and mark the reference lines so that the lift will clear the upper landing and any obstructions that may be located around the lift the General Arrangement Record Drawings should indicate the necessary clearance needed for the particular application a Figure 11 Layout the position of the lift at the second level landing opening marking the center of the carriage first then both outside edges of the carriage b Figures 12 amp 13 Drop a plumb line from the center marking of the carriage position at the second floor holding the plumb line one inch out from the edge of the landing one inch is a standard distance for clearance deviations may occur or point A down to the first floor and mark point B as the carriage center check the GA drawing for any other special considerations NOTE T
27. ORS where applicable These are electro mechanical devices that prevent operation of the FREIGHTLIFT when the gates or doors are left open on any level They also prevent the gates or doors from being opened at any level unless the platform carriage is in place at that floor level A WARNING Never run the unit with the gates or doors open Do not operate unit with doors open or with the interlocks defeated bypassed SHAFTWAY DOOR BARRIER BARS where applicable Shaftway door barrier bars are designed to provide a secondary means of personnel protection at the upper level landing of an FLH shaftway installation When the carriage is not present at the upper level the two barrier bars rest in permanent brackets attached to both sides of the door frame on the outside shaft side of the upper level door The barrier bars form rigid barriers at approximately 24 and 48 above floor level In the unlikely event that the upper level door is able to be opened when the carriage is not at the upper landing the bars provide an additional means of personnel protection against stepping or backing into the shaftway where the carriage could be assumed to be present When properly installed the barrier bars are lifted up and along their tracks by the carriage as it approaches the upper landing until it is completely above the load height as the lift stops As the lift moves to the lower level it carries the bars back to their stationary brac
28. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION Freightlift will not raise motor is running or humming WARNING a safety device may have been activated if you are not familiar with how safety devices interact with the operation of the lift you must find someone who does Or call Autoquip Customer Service at 888 811 9876 e WARNING The lifting cables may be disconnected or broken Check while standing near but NOT on the lift carriage and correct as necessary once carriage has been blocked in place e The load may exceed the rated capacity of the lift Remove any excess load e Rotation on the 3 phase motor may be reversed Reverse any two motor electrical leads e The 3 phase motor may be single phasing humming Check wiring fuses etc e Check for a hydraulic oil leak Correct as necessary e Check for oil shortage in the reservoir and add oil as necessary e The breather cap on the reservoir may be clogged Remove and clean e The suction screen may be clogged starving the pump The screen is attached to the suction line in the tank Remove and clean Drain and replace oil e Suction line may be leaking air due to a loose fitting causing cavitation Check fittings Bleed air from the system e The DOWN valve may be energized by faulty wiring or it may be stuck in the open position Remove the solenoid and check e The voltage at the motor terminals may be too low to run the pump with the existi
29. S Standard Single Phase N A 28 AMPS N A NOTE All amperage draws shown are full load amperages B Contractor Remote Power Unit Models FLH 1 thru FLH 3 N DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE Disconnect and or lock out the electrical supply to the power unit prior to any maintenance being performed per OSHA Lock Out Tag Out procedures 1 The Contractor Power Unit utilizes a Super Torque intermittent duty one full lift cycle per four minute period 5 HP 208 230 460 Volts 60 hertz 3 phase motor driving a high pressure positive displacement pump assembly with internal relief check and dump valves 86 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 2 Because Autoquip Super Torque motors actually deliver substantially more horsepower than their nameplate rating they must always be wired for heavier current draw than standard motors of the same nameplate rating However because of the Super Torque motor s starting efficiency and superior running characteristics circuit components do not have to be as large as for standard motors of equal delivered horsepower The following chart should be referenced in connecting these motors to power sources remembering that heavy wire must be used all the way to the power source 5 208 Volts 230 Volts 460 volts Full Load Amperages 15 8 AMPS 14 8 AMPS 7 4 AMPS N WARNING To avoid serious injury or death GUARDS INTERLOCKS and SAFETY DEVICES must be restored to correct operation when installing parts or ma
30. SPECTION amp MAINTENANCE The lift shall be inspected amp maintained in proper working order in accordance with this manual and with other applicable safe operating practices REMOVAL FROM SERVICE Any lift in service which is not in safe operating condition such as but not limited to excessive leakage missing rollers pins or fasteners any bent or cracked structural members cut or frayed electric or hydraulic lines damaged or malfunctioning controls or safety devices etc shall be removed from service until repaired to original manufacturer s standards REPAIRS All repairs shall be made by qualified personnel in conformance with Autoquip s instructions OPERATORS Only trained personnel and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate the lift BEFORE OPERATION Before using the lift the operator shall have e Read and or had explained and understood the manufacturers operating instructions and safety rules e Inspected the lift for proper operation and condition Any suspect item shall be carefully examined and a determination made by a qualified person as to whether it constitutes a hazard All items not in conformance with Autoquip s specification shall be corrected before further use of the lift DURING OPERATION The lift shall only be used in accordance with this Manual Do not overload the lift Do not allow any portion of the load to overhang the perimeter of the carriage Ensure that all safety dev
31. STRUCTIONS 4 i NN AS NS y M X j TO A MEZZANINE a Figure 25 cont d Approved Methods for Lower Level amp Diagonal Bracing 52 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS G HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION DETAILS Items needed Qty Description 1 50 length of 3 8 low pressure rubber tubing 3 20 lengths of 3 8 high pressure wire braided hose amp misc fittings 1 Locate the power unit behind the lift or beside either mast beam the lift is supplied with an extra 20 foot connecting hose for the cylinder furthest away from the power unit if required The power unit can be mounted on the floor or on the wall contact the Autoquip Customer Assurance department if special mounting brackets are required 2 Plumb each lifting cylinder as show in Figure 26 taking care to note correct orientation of the velocity fuses arrows are stamped on the side of the fuse to show the direction of the flow you are trying to control N WARNING The velocity fuse VF must be properly installed The VF is attached to the elbow fitting in the rod port of the cylinder If the VF is installed improperly it will not lock the carriage in place in the event of a catastrophic hydraulic line bre
32. TIONS F BRACING THE 5 Reference Figure 25 All illustrations on the GA drawing for bracing preferences are for reference only Site conditions may require different anchoring bracing installers are ultimately responsible for the proper and safe anchoring and bracing of the equipment Autoquip Corporation supplies material for bracing on standard applications but special bracing may be required by the installer on non standard models The special materials for anchoring and bracing of the lift and gates are not the responsibility of Autoquip NOTE For all field welding of braces use 1 4 fillet all around Items needed Qty Description Varies Horizontal Brace Channel varies Diagonal Channel Brace when applicable varies Brace Plates with 4 9 16 dia holes each varies Side Channel Brace when applicable HORIZONTAL UPPER LEVEL BRACING 1 Attach the horizontal channel brace to the upper floor landings with either lags or by welding it has been assumed that you will have a solid floor face to attach to for your installation When attaching the floor to beam brace use bolts which have been properly sized to withstand the horizontal pull out force shown on the GA drawing CAUTION Never use concrete anchor bolts on a cinderblock or brick wall Ref Fig 25 The wall will not withstand the pull force developed by the lift Use only recommended anchoring and bracing methods illustrated in this m
33. V L130 NE ITA T rli n ASN4 ALIOOT3A E 40 00961869 Figure 35 Hydraulic Schematic Models FLH C 4 5 amp 6 82 GENERAL MAINTENANCE PIPE THREAD SEALANT Loctite PST 567 pipe thread sealant or equivalent is recommended Do not use Teflon tape Tape fragments can cause malfunctioning of the hydraulic system VELOCITY FUSE REPLACEMENT N DANGER Do not attempt to remove the velocity fuse until the lift is securely supported with the lift blocking devices and all hydraulic pressure has been removed from the lifting cylinders and hydraulic hoses Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or death Never attempt to take a velocity fuse apart and repair it These are precision devices that are factory assembled under exacting conditions Velocity fuses should always be replaced 1 The arrow on the exterior surface of the velocity fuse shows the direction of the restriction to the oil flow The arrow should always point away from the cylinder 2 Do not use Teflon tape on the threaded connections of a velocity fuse Tape fragments can cause malfunctioning of the fuse 3 Check all fitting connections for hydraulic leaks and tighten as necessary N WARNING To avoid seriou
34. age Check and repair or replace Freightlift raises then lowers back slowly e The DOWN solenoid valve may be energized in the OPEN position Remove the solenoid coil and recheck If the lift does not hold with the solenoid coil removed replace the down valve cartridge e The hydraulic cylinder rod seal may be leaking Check to see if there is hydraulic oil running down the outside of the cylinder barrels at the rod end Repair as necessary NOTE a small amount of oil at the bottom of the rod is normal and desirable for proper lubrication of the cylinder A leak would cause oil to flow from the rod area when the lift is in the raised position e Check valve in the pump or Detatrol may be contaminated or defective Repair or replace 97 GLOSSARY OF TERMS TERM DEFINITION Anchors Bolts used to fix masts to the floor ATF Automatic transmission fluid Autotrol A seven function valve block that performs the hydraulic functions of Freightlifts Back frame The vertical portion of the carriage on the cantilever Freightlift Cable Wire rope that is used in lifting the carriage Cable The path of the wire rope beginning at the connection to the carriage over the sheaves Reevin and ends at the top of the masts Cantilever A style of Freightlift where the carriage rides along two masts that are mounted on the same side of the carriage This style of lift will accommodate all three loading p
35. ak WARNING Attach velocity fuse with solid fitting Do not use a swivel fitting between the velocity fuse and the cylinder If accidentally broken at the swivel the velocity fuse will not prevent the carriage from falling to the floor 3 Attach the high pressure braided hoses from the high pressure port of the power unit to the cylinders as shown in Figure 27 A WARNING Use properly rated hoses only Never use fittings or hoses that are not properly rated for the intended use 4 Cut the required lengths of 3 8 low pressure rubber bleeder tubes and connect from the reservoir of the power unit to the cylinders as shown in Figure 27 53 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 Fill the power unit with oil Do not over fill The oil level should be approximately 2 from the top of the tank See Oil Specifications in the General Maintenance section 6 Connect electrical power to the power unit 7 Remove any air from the hydraulic system per the Bleeding Air from the System instructions found in the General Maintenance section Do not operate the lift yet NOTICE Purge air in the system The presence of air in the system can lead to a lock up of the velocity fuses Air reacts like a spring when it is compressed 8 Adjust the mechanical stops to make contact with the carriage overhead channel when in the fully raised position refer to Figure 28 N WARNING Do not over travel Mechanical stops must be in place
36. alified service control technician N DANGER Never go under a platform To avoid personal injury or death always be sure the load has been removed from the platform and that it has been adequately blocked from underneath See Blocking Instructions section N DANGER Qualified personnel only Only qualified service personnel should perform procedures labeled as dangerous N DANGER Be sure of equipment stability To avoid personal injury or death check for stability If the supports seem unstable do not operate Contact Autoquip immediately at 888 811 9876 N DANGER Turn off power To avoid personal injury or death be sure the power is off and is locked out at the primary power disconnect switch per OSHA Lock Out Tag Out procedures SAFETY PRACTICES Practice field safety procedures avoid personal injury death utilize all applicable precautions for steel erection and equipment assembly in addition to OSHA Lock Out Tag Out procedures N DANGER Support all beams and components lllustrations in this manual may show them unsupported This is done in order to make the equipment and its installation clearly understood Be sure to properly secure all lift beams and components on the actual unit DANGER Secure platform when attempting to free a jammed carriage Do not walk out onto carriage or attempt to access or remove a jammed load unless the carriage has been secured t
37. anual Equipment damage or personal injury could result 2 Add side bracing as necessary for your particular installation in order to prevent the beams from flexing or swaying sideways during operation 3 Weld additional mast cross bracing to keep mast beams from spreading quantity depends on travel refer to GA drawing Take necessary precautions to minimize beam movement resulting from the heating amp cooling of welds Re check and confirm guide angle dimension DIAGONAL BRACING when used 4 Install upper and lower diagonal bracing per the GA drawing for your installation in order to prevent bowing of the beams during operation 47 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING Do not weld on the guide flanges of the masts The field welding of any structural steel member into or across the guide beams in the path of the wheel guides is strictly forbidden Interfering with the free travel of the wheel guides could create severe structural damage or cause the lifting chains to over stress and fail resulting in permanent lift damage and or severe injury to personnel 48 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ANCHORING TO BLOCK WALLS 5222 USE PLATES WRONG WELD TO CURB ANGLE ANCHORING TO FACE OF FLOOR RIGHT WRONG
38. any other safety features or devices as outlines by the Installation and Service manual C Some states or municipalities may require testing of the carriage free fall arrest system carriage brakes consult the local regulatory agency or the manufacturer 10 CLEAN UP amp HAND OFF A Ensure that all necessary adjustments to the interlocks gate status switches upper amp lower lift status limit switches allow proper operation of the lift and its safeties per the manufacturers requirements B Apply proper signage to all locations of the installation per the guidelines in the Installation and Service manual Consult the manufacturer if labels appear to be missing or damaged C Clean up any spilled oil from the area D Train key personnel on the operation of the system and all safety features and procedures 28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THE TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Listed below are some of the tools needed to install the FREIGHTLIFT in a professional and prompt manner Individual site situations and a basic variation in the types of units may dictate the need for additional items Welding Machine and Equipment Hack Saw Sawzall or Cutting Torch with Full Tanks Portable Band Saw Fire Extinguisher Drill and Drill Bits Forklift Extension Cords Chain Fall Sledge Hammer Come A Long Open or box end wrench Cables or Hook Chains with 1 000 Cap Drift Punch Disk Grinder Carpenter s Square C Clamps 12 ope
39. ardware N E T Switch Body Mounting Angle Figure 30 Level Limit Switch Kit Assembly Solenoid Interlocks only 61 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Loosen 8 32 socket head cap screw to adjust arm in and out then re tighten Loosen 4 flat head machine screws to rotate head then re tighten Loosen 8 32 socket head cap screw to adjust arm rotation then re tighten Switch actuator Figure 31 Sensing Switch Adjustments Solenoid Interlocks only 62 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TEST RUN amp ADJUSTMENTS N DANGER Never go under a plattorm avoid personal injury or death be sure the platform has been blocked from underneath See Blocking Instructions N WARNING Never operate the lift by manual ing the electrical controls using the contactors located inside the control panel All safety devices are by passed in this mode of operation and lift damage or severe personal injury could occur NOTE Because the lift is equipped with Call Send style operator pushbutton stations at the landings you will have to press the red Emergency Stop button In order to stop the lift carriage in mid travel UP or DOWN 1 Check that all cables are properly seated in the sheaving system 2 Turn on power and press the UP button to raise the carriage 6 12 you must press E Stop button to stop the lift and check for a Corre
40. as possible e Inspection personnel should have at their disposal the tools and aids necessary to access and observe all the components mentioned in the checklist and be trained to safely make these observations f deficiencies are identified they must be fixed and or reported to the owner Y N A GENERAL 1 Is the Lift being used as it was sold to be used C C load capacity edge wheel loading load frequency no riders etc 2 Do you suspect there have been unauthorized modifications of any C C kind made to the Lift since installation pp 5 21 Describe 3 Any unusual noises being generated as it is operated C C rubbing scraping humming squealing popping etc Source 4 15 the Lift operating path pit free of debris amp obstructions C C B STRUCTURAL 1 Lift carriage deck bent damaged modified any way C C possible overloading or jamming of loads between floors 2 Carriage uprights bent damaged modified in any way C C possible falling and or wedging of carriage inside guide beams 3 Carriage overhead channel bent damaged modified C C possible over travel of lift where carriage contacts drive base 4 Lift mast cross channel bent damaged modified any C C possibly pressure switch not turning off power unit at full travel 5 Guide beams braced secured as recommended pp 47 52 C C anchored to resist rated loads no movement during carriage travel 6 Guide beams plumbed
41. atterns Capacity The maximum load the Freightlift will lift Carriage The entire assembly that travels on the mast and carries the load Controls Any electrical device used in the operation of a Freightlift which normally includes push button stations control boxes limit switches interlocks etc Cylinder A mechanical hydraulic means that transmits lifting force through the use of cables and sheaves Cycle The lift is considered to have operated one cycle any time the motor starts Down An electrical mechanical device that when electrically energized opens the down valve solenoid Enclosure A structure surrounding the Freightlift to prevent anything from interfering with normal operation of the lift and to protect personnel Typically eight foot high panels made of expanded metal that will prevent a two inch diameter ball from passing through This is a requirement of the conveyor code ANSI B20 1 Gate A device that opens and closes to allow access to the carriage for loading and unloading Normally a swing sliding or vertical acting device constructed of similar expanded metal as the enclosure Hydraulic Operation by movement and force of liquid Interlock An electrical mechanical system for doors or gates to prevent operation of the lift if all the gates are not closed or if the lift platform is not level Limit Switch An electrical device by which the movement of the Freightlift may be controlled within
42. cables Adjustment is made by changing the clevis pin between four sets of holes in the dead head clevis and mounting bracket The mounting bracket is located on the outside of the masts at the top near the masthead The carriage should be at the lowest floor level when this adjustment is performed N WARNING To avoid serious injury or death GUARDS INTERLOCKS and SAFETY DEVICES must be restored to correct operation when installing parts or making repairs 90 GENERAL MAINTENANCE TO CARRIAGE lt MAST Figure 38 Cable Routing Diagram 91 GENERAL MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Specific part numbers vary from job to job depending on the model and options chosen for the application Call the Autoquip Service Department at 888 811 9876 or 405 282 5200 with the serial number of the specific FREIGHTLIFT equipment to order the appropriate parts ran 3 Mes d 5 6 1 Motor 5 HP 208 230 460 Volt 3 PH straight shaft N A 30600449 Motor 5 HP 208 230 460 Volt 3 PH tang shaft 30600613 N A 1 Motor Coupling Lovejoy L 095 1 1 8 bore N A 20000154 1 Pump Coupling Lovejoy L 095 7 16 bore N A 20000030 1 Coupling Rubber Spider N A 20000162 1 Pump 2 25 GPM with straight shaft N A 40300162 Pump 2 99 GPM w tang shaft amp internal
43. cating weeping for a leak If oil is running down the outside of the cylinder barrel and is dripping on the floor after everything has been wiped clean during the last maintenance there may be a rod seal or a bleed screw leak Inspection List Every 6 Months 2 000 2 500 hours of operation 1 2 3 Inspect all cable sheaves for wear or damage Make sure that the platform carriage is lined up with the upper floor Adjust the stop bolts if required Check that the platform carriage is actuating the limit switches correctly for gates with solenoid interlocks Adjust limit switch arms if required per procedure in the Installation section Thoroughly inspect all Locking Cam assemblies immediately replace components which exhibit excessive wear including but not limited to a Locking Cam any tooth edge which feels rounded or flattened in any way NOTE Locking cams are a critical component in the free fall arrest safety system and become less effective after multiple engagements Wheel guides locking cams should be replaced after being engaged under full or partial load more than twice 74 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE b Locking Cam Spring any broken rusted bent or damaged springs or spring mounting bolts Locking Cam Back up Bar a bent bar or any damaged or missing mounting bolts or bolts which are not Grade 8 d Cable Adaptors the Yoke transition piece between the cable and the locking ca
44. cations to the lift without authorization from the manufacturer Unauthorized and unforeseen carriage lift structure or support bracing attachments added in the field could create an unsafe operating condition which could result in severe personal injury or death LIFT DUTY Autoquip standard lift designs as described in the specifications are designed to cycle one complete up and one complete down lift operation no more frequently than every two minutes or approximately 10 000 times cycles per year This is considered normal duty It is the responsibility of the user to notify Autoquip whenever a specific application is likely to demand above normal duty from the lift in excess of 10 000 cycles per year Above normal duty typically requires supplemental design features to enhance the serviceable life of the lift amp to avoid loss of warranty 21 BLOCKING INSTRUCTIONS N WARNING Only authorized personnel should perform inspection or maintenance and service procedures Unauthorized personnel attempting these procedures do so at the risk of personal injury or death N DANGER Failure to properly adhere to lift these Blocking Instructions is to risk the sudden and uncontrolled descent of the lift carriage during maintenance or inspection A falling carriage can cause severe injury or death ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Carriage is completely lowered 1 Remove any load from the unit 2 Raise the platform to a conv
45. ct rotation direction of the motor b running clearance of the carriage in the guides c any unexpected noise vibration rubbing interferences etc d level carriage deck surface NOTICE All cables must make contact with the running surface of the sheaves before operation begins Cables that are misaligned with and come off of the sheaves during tensioning can cause permanent damage to the lift Re set the E Stop button and press the DOWN push button and lower the lift Is the platform carriage stopping level at the bottom landing 63 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE The pressure switch is not functional with temporary power The power unit will continue to run as long as the contact button is pressed Permanent damage to the lift may result if power to the electric motor is not shut off once the carriage makes contact with the stop bolts NOTICE Take extreme caution when running the unit before mechanical stops are installed and adjusted properly Lift over travel can cause severe damage 4 Raise the Freightlift 3 6 feet again you must stop the lift using the E Stop button above the floor Is everything okay Any unusual noises Are masts stable or do they need additional bracing 5 If you are satisfied with the alignment and structural integrity of the unit cycle the platform carriage higher amp higher until the top landing is eventually reached continuing to check the smoothness of operation Be sure that at l
46. d such that they can not be activated while standing on the carriage 68 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 The rotating motor shaft is mechanically coupled to a positive displacement gear pump The pump will rotate drawing oil from the reservoir pressurizing it causing flow through the check valve and out to the cylinders through high pressure hoses The incoming volume of oil flows to the side of the cylinder pistons causing the rods to retract into the cylinders Attached to the cylinder rods are double sheave clevis blocks In the sheaves are wire ropes one on each of the masts One end of the wire rope is terminated at the upper mast reeved through the five sheaves with the other end terminated on the platform carriage this is called 4 part reeving Therefore for every inch that the rods retract into the cylinders the carriage is raised 4 The platform carriage is guided in the two vertical masts by rollers that are captured on opposite sides of the mast flange When the carriage arrives at the upper landing the top channel of the carriage makes contact with the adjustable stops and the hydraulic system builds pressure The pressure switch senses this increase in pressure and shuts off the motor NOTE The locking cams mounted to the carriage will be engaged only if the cable breaks N WARNING Do not over travel Mechanical stops must be in place to prevent the carriage from over traveling Over traveling can caus
47. e permanent damage to the carriage or failure of the lifting cables DOWN 1 Pressing the DOWN push button will permit 115 volt control power to be applied to the down solenoid coil that is on the control valve The coil causes the core plunger to move outward allowing the down valve to open and the pressure compensated down speed regulator to regulate the degree of the valve opening This is dictated by the weight of the load placed on the platform carriage The cylinders extend as the loaded carriage descends under its own weight and oil is forced out of the rod end of the cylinders through the down flow controls and back to the storage tank As the cylinder extends it also allows cable to be fed back through the reeving system and hold the carriage as it descends 69 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The carriage will come to a stop when it reaches the lower stops or the floor level At this point there is no pressure remaining in the hydraulic system and there is no flow through the down valve even though the valve remains open One of two things can happen at this point in the operation of the lift a The programmed timer can time out and allow the down valve to close OR b The UP button can be pushed which will interrupt the timer circuit causing the down valve to close Either condition will close the controlled breach in the hydraulic pressure system and pressure will be developed which will raise the platform carria
48. e properly squared and vertically aligned with upper landings to ensure that the carriage will clear the upper landings by the required distance B Be sure to take into consideration any other obstructions pipes ductwork ceiling joists beams etc that may be located around the lift C Inspect the installation for any overhanging floor landing or other obstruction pipes ductwork ceiling joists beams etc which could potentially jam a load that is slightly overhanging the carriage deck as it raises to the next floor level Any potential jam point should have some type of slanted or beveled guarding placed beneath the obstruction to push the overhanging load back onto the carriage 4 STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION A Follow the bracing recommendations shown on the general arrangement drawings and in the Installation amp Service manual Site conditions may also require customization to standard anchoring and bracing The installers are ultimately responsible for the proper and safe anchoring and bracing of the equipment and should consult the manufacturer if there is any doubt as to the structural integrity of the installation B When anchoring guide beams to walls you must be sure that the walls can support the reaction loads imparted on them C If spliced masts are provided be sure to assemble and field install them exactly to the Manufacturers recommendations Failure to do so will reduce the safety and performance of the VRC D
49. east 1 clearance is present between the carriage and all building structures and other site constraints 6 Lower the Freightlift a few feet you must stop the lift using the E Stop button and bring it back up If the carriage is above or below the floor 7 Lower the FREIGHTLIFT a few feet and raise it back to its full travel Run it hard against the mechanical stops and check carriage alignment once more Adjust level switch arm as needed Solenoid Interlocks Reference Fig 31 for adjustment J GATE amp ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION NOTE If the personnel guards are not purchased from Autoquip it is the responsibility of the Owner to make sure that the personnel guards are in compliance with the requirements set forth in ASME B20 1 1 Install the gate and enclosures following the layout on the GA drawing provided with the enclosure package and referring to the Gate amp Enclosure Installation Manual that has been sent separately for this particular application 64 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 All gates or doors accessing the lift must have electrical contacts and mechanical locks to prevent the lift from operating if a gate is left open The gate should lock until the carriage is at the nearest landing There are many variables that can affect your installation the type of gate the type of door conditions unique to a specific site One 1 to four 4 electrical sensing or signaling devices are supplied with each gate that incorp
50. ed across all loading unloading sides prior to sending the load to an upper level d Placing permanent visual aids on the carriage deck surface for fork truck operators to know where to place loads within the perimeter of the carriage WHEN A CARRIAGE JAM OCCURS A jammed carriage may have damaged or broken the lifting cables or other critical components that are supporting the carriage Therefore 71 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A DO NOT walk out onto the carriage or attempt to physically free the jam until the carriage has been safely supported from beneath per instructions given in the Lift Blocking section of this manual B Call Autoquip 888 811 9876 to provide assistance in discovering the source amp acceptable remedy for the carriage jam C Call an authorized Autoquip dealer or representative to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the lift for structural and component damage before placing it back into service N WARNING Close all gates when not in use Never leave the FREIGHTLIFT unattended with the gates left open N WARNING Never operate unit when parts are broken or damaged Do not operate this equipment when non factory approved or damaged parts are in use Contact the local FREIGHTLIFT Service Representative to rectify all such situations 72 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE N DANGER To avoid personal injury or death all maintenance procedures described in this section should only be performed by qual
51. els shown here are not actual size NO RIDERS 36404093 Figure 2 Label 36404093 FREIGHTLIFT by S Autoguip Figure 3 Label 36402680 1058 Miner 1058 W INDUSTRIAL A uto GUTHRIE OK 73044 1058 888 811 9876 CORPORATION WWW AUTOQUIP COM MAXIMUM LOAD MAXIMUM ie et 8 MODEL NUMBER awwal 0 SERIAL NO OVER EDGES Figure 4 Label 36401560 LBS JUSS W INDUS IHAL AVE OK 72044 10158 425 202 5200 WWW ATTOOUIP C Figure 5 Label 36401586 DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT CARRIAGE PERSONNEL GUARDING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT Figure 7 Label 36403720 Figure 8 Label 36405705 20 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FLH Standard Models Model Max Capacity Platform Platform HP Speed Travel pounds Min Max Min FPM WxL WxL FLH 1 30 1000 4x4 8 x 12 5 25 FLH 2 30 2000 4x4 8 x 12 5 25 FLH 3 30 3000 4x4 TXT 5 25 FLH 4 30 4000 4x4 8 x 12 5 25 FLH 5 30 5000 4x4 8 x 12 5 25 FLH 6 30 6000 4x4 6 x 6 5 25 FLH 6HD 30 6000 6 6 8 x 10 5 22 DO NOT EXCEED RATED CAPACITY OF THE LIFT Loading the lift beyond its rated capacity is unsafe will shorten the operational life of the lift and will void its warranty WARNING Do not make modifi
52. ement prior to beginning any inspection or troubleshooting activities that require the gates doors to be open In particular a carriage which has become wedged in the guide beams or has become jammed by interfering with surrounding structure landings floor opening door headers backstop assemblies etc may have damaged or broken the wire ropes or other critical components that are supporting the carriage Therefore when a carriage becomes wedged or jammed DO NOT walk out onto the carriage or attempt to physically free the carriage until the carriage has been adequately supported from beneath In any of these emergency conditions safe lift blocking can be accomplished using one of these approved alternate methods while following steps 1 through 5 above 1 Use a series of adequately sized adjustable jack stands around the underside perimeter of the lift carriage to provide a level stable support 2 Use a fork truck with adequate travel capacity and fork width length to provide a level stable support NOTE Whenever a wedged or jammed carriage condition occurs you should call an authorized Autoquip dealer or representative to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the lift for structural and component damage before placing it back into service 23 INSTALLER GUIDELINES RESPONSIBILITIES Proper installation of Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors VRCs is vital to the safety of the operators the efficiency of the unit and the u
53. enient height A Press the UP button and then press the EMERGENCY STOP button when the desired height is reached OR B Use a fork truck or other lifting device to raise the platform carriage taking care not to damage the carriage or cylinder 3 Depending on the size of the platform carriage insert 2 3 or 4 empty 55 gallon steel drums which are in good condition and of equal height under the platform carriage to create a stable and crush proof support Be sure to remove any debris that may interfere with the bottom of the drums with a long handled broom 4 Lower the platform carriage onto the drums or other solid stable and structurally adequate supports 5 Lock out and tag the electrical disconnect N DANGER To avoid personal injury or death turn off the power and lock out the power at the primary power disconnect switch before service or maintenance per OSHA Lock Out Tag Out procedures 22 BLOCKING INSTRUCTIONS N DANGER If for any reason you are unable to lower the lift completely onto the drums stop immediately and consult the factory at 888 811 9876 Failure to use a system of adequately stable and strong lift blocking devices could result in severe injury or death I BLOCKING FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR or INSPECTION Whenever the carriage has stopped at any elevation besides the fully lowered position and will not move using the operator pushbutton stations the carriage must be secured against downward mov
54. entation shown in Figure 24 and bolt into place using the hardware provided Torque to 99 ft lbs NOTE Alignment of the main beams is very important Check the guide angle dimension from bottom to top against the GA drawing 2 Recheck the position of the beams and ensure that the beams are not twisted or turned and that they are also plumb parallel square and level beam pairs mounted in pit floors must be checked closely for level because pit floors may not be poured level To maintain proper positioning of the beams shim under each mast foot plate as required to fill any gaps between the foot plate and the floor which may have been created during the plumb square level process Torque bolts on the mast cross channels to 99 ft lbs NOTE Beams must be plumb and parallel within 3 8 over the entire length of beam before proceeding with permanent bracing The beams MUST be within this tolerance or the guide wheel assemblies will fail prematurely 3 Remove the installation angle if used 4 Lag the beams to the floor using four 4 bolts for each mast beam plate sized to withstand the pull out force specified on the GA drawing Torque to 99 ft lbs 45 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAST CROSS CHANNEL A Figure 24 Mast Cross Channel 46 INSTALLATION INSTRUC
55. ential cause s of the problem PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION Freightlift will not raise motor not running or humming WARNING a safety device may have been activated if you are not familiar with how safety devices interact with the operation of the lift you must find someone who does Or call Autoquip Customer Service at 888 811 9876 e The emergency stop button may be depressed or jammed Check all pushbutton stations Repair replace e The main disconnect switch distribution panel circuit breaker is tripped or a fuse is blown Check and reset or replace as necessary e A door with status switch is open or switch or interlock is malfunctioning or is out of tolerance Close door or check and repair or adjust as required per gate manual shipped separately when gates supplied by Autoquip push button circuit is malfunctioning Check components and circuit Repair or replace e The motor starter overloads MSO have tripped Check and reset If it trips again check for cause in the motor circuit e The control transformer fuse is blown replace e The UP push button or circuit is malfunctioning Check at the other push button station for UP function Check components and circuit Repair or replace e The motor starter coil MI has burned out Check and replace Will usually blow the control transformer fuse Check and 94 TROUBLESHOOTING ANALYSIS
56. ge of the Carriage at the First Floor Front View NON SS NS X S IN NN NS SN e S _ Figure 16 Aligning the Carriage with the Chalk Lines 34 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OVERHEAD CHANNEL 5 i RUBBER STOP BAR CARRIAGE UPRIGHT WELDMENT as di HAND RAIL AT CARRIAGE gt WELDMENT gt Figure 17 Carriage Assembly 35 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS B CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY Reference Figures 16 through 18 Items needed Qty Description Carriage Weldment pre drilled OR Carriage Weldment Halves when carriage is split Carriage Upright Weldments Overhead Channel with holes pre drilled Handrails or Expanded Metal Side Guards End Rail when ordered for C load pattern Snap Chains lengths vary with platform width 3 8 grade 8 Hex Head Cap Screws Nuts Beveled amp Flat Washers Lock Washers 24 32 1 2 x 1 1 2 L grade 8 Hex Head Cap Screws Washers amp Nuts 1 2 Rubber Stop Bars 2 x 5 5 8 L 4 1 4 grade 5 Hex Head Cap Screws Nuts Flat amp Lock Washers 2 Carriage Tie Channels when carriage is spliced varies Hardware Kits for Spliced Carriages 1 Block platform weldment at a convenient work height to permit access to the underside of the carriage 2 Attach the Carriage
57. ge when the motor is started N WARNING Velocity fuse lock up requires factory help Contact your local FREIGHTLIFT representative or call Autoquip Service Department if hydraulic velocity fuses should lock up EMERGENCY STOP Press the red emergency stop button to stop all vertical movement of the FREIGHTLIFT at any time for any reason 1 The emergency stop button will interrupt all electrical control functions when it is activated Movement of the carriage will cease regardless of its direction After the emergency stop button has been reset twist any level button may be pressed to continue travel NOTE Always find out why the E Stop button may have been pressed and be sure to correct the problem malfunction interference etc before making the lift operational again 70 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PREVENTING DAMAGE TO THE LIFT 1 Exceeding the Capacity of the Lift The load capacity rating is stamped on a metal serial number plate attached to the lift This figure is a net capacity rating for a lift furnished with the standard platform The hydraulic relief valve HRV has been set to raise the weight plus a small amount for overload Where conveyors guarding fixtures etc are installed on the lift after leaving the plant deduct the weight of these from the load rating to obtain the net capacity Loading the lift beyond its rated capacity is unsafe will shorten the operational life of the lift and will v
58. have been shipped loose for field installation gate panel etc Refer again to Figure 1 5 Clean up the area paint and touch up as needed 6 Conduct Operator training before handing off the lift to the customer Use this manual as reference for this training amp familiarization process 65 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 39914 Na Daddv 1 30 539319 DAL SHL 3192071 U Wrlal JHL 30 5305 31130990 N 4015 AJADI 0 03149901 349 CNY addi Jas AWM aU 13 AHL MUH 39 Vq JHL ld CHI AHL NI 39 01 Sdlls AHL 50 LHJH FHL INSLSINN JHL OL 59015 AHL 19130 J 1131 NADHS Sy 33413901 Sava HA 034453130 SI LOND AJNO 599 JHL 40 339044 AHL 3NIWATESIT OL GaDIS JHL HIA A11333303 3143180 day Sava NV 33990 JHL 44144 INALSINAO AHL DINI Sava JHL 39914 5489 TIYIN Aa 3HL 30 SUNG AHI OL 54311041 1108 913 359105 HL 30 dll HL UL JONY J x 4 TIAM 19 39914 SI IMMLSINT JHL 3240 v 14131 Figure 32 Barrier Bar Installation Details when required 66 2 H O s 7 lt Z lt lt 2
59. heck and repair or adjust as required e The push button circuit is malfunctioning components and circuit Repair or replace e The motor starter overloads MSO have tripped Check and reset If it trips again check for cause in the motor circuit e The control transformer fuse is blown Check and replace e Check for tripped velocity fuses A air in the system will cause a lockup B heavy oil will cause a lockup C Cold temperatures of 10 F or lower will cause a lockup NOTE CONTACT THE AUTOQUIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM e The voltage may be low Check at the motor terminals while the pump is running under load Do not check at the line source or while the pump is idling Inadequate wiring can starve the motor even when the source voltage is ample e The wiring may be incorrect Be sure one leg of the motor line is not connected to the ground prong This can happen particularly on 3 phase units using twist lock plugs e The pump may be binding from oil starvation This can cause high internal heat The pump can be irreparably damaged by oil starvation and may have to be replaced Check The Freightlift does not raise completely to the upper level press emergency stop button to stop motor e The carriage stops at the upper level are not adjusted correctly e The oil level in the reservoir may be too low Check and replace Determine the cause of the oil conditio
60. ices are operational and in place MODIFICATIONS OR ALTERATIONS Modifications or alterations to industrial lifting equipment shall be made only with written permission of Autoquip Autoquip does not foresee and does not anticipate unauthorized modifications and these changes or alterations are grounds for voiding all warranties SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS SAFETY ALERTS Required Reading The following SAFETY ALERTS are intended to create awareness of owners operators and maintenance personnel of the potential safety hazards and the steps that must be taken to avoid accidents These same alerts are inserted throughout this manual to identify specific hazards that may endanger uninformed personnel Identification of every conceivable hazardous situation is impossible Therefore all personnel have the responsibility to diligently exercise safe practices whenever exposed to this equipment N DANGER Identifies a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or severe personal injury WARNING Identifies a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious personal injury CAUTION Identifies a hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate personal injury NOTICE Identifies a situation or practice not related to personal injury SAFETY PRACTICES DANGER High voltage May cause personal injury or death Repairs should only be performed by a qu
61. ified service personnel N DANGER To avoid personal injury or death do not operate this equipment with substandard defective or missing parts Contact a local FREIGHTLIFT service representative if a deficiency is found N WARNING To avoid serious injury or death GUARDS INTERLOCKS and SAFETY DEVICES must be restored to correct operation when installing parts or making repairs INSPECTION amp MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following inspection amp maintenance schedule is based on an average annual usage of approximately 5 000 hours per year Special applications such as high cycle extreme temperatures outdoor or wash down applications corrosive environments and contaminated environments will require more frequent maintenance and possibly different lubricants Special ordered lift features may also require maintenance and are not included in the following schedules If you have any questions or problems please feel free to contact you local service representative or the Autoquip Service Department for assistance 888 81 1 9876 Every Month 300 400 hours of operation 1 Check all components for signs of noise vibration erratic movement and any other abnormal behavior 2 Check overall condition of unit i e bends breaks loose or missing bolts etc 3 4 Check the oil level in the power unit reservoir The oil should be 1 to 2 below Check that all the hydraulic fittings are secure and dry the top of
62. it is approximately seven 7 feet from the bottom of the beam The upper wheel guide blocks should then be positioned so that they will align with the uppermost sets of holes in the carriage uprights once the beam is raised into position NOTE The safety cams will attempt to engage as you move them down the beam Rotate and hold them in a disengaged position while you slide them into position NOTE Oil may be released when cylinders are extended 38 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GUIDE r ANGLE WHEEL GUIDE _ ASSEMBLY LOCKING z CAM 7 Tes Lb K MAST BEAM Figure 19a Upper Wheel Guide Assembly in Mast Beam Top View LIFTING CABLE OR CHAIN ADAPTOR ADAPTOR PINS 5 COTTER PINS lt LOCKING CAM J MAST BEAM Figure 196 Upper Wheel Guide Assembly in Mast Beam Side View 39 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS D RAISING THE BEAMS amp WHEEL GUIDES Reference Figures 21 through 23 Items Needed Qty Description 2 Lower Wheel Blocks left amp right 2 Wheel Tensioner Assemblies with Metric mounting bolts 1 Installation Angle with bolts in each end if needed varies 1 2 x 1 1 2 L grade
63. ith the interlocks defeated bypassed SAFETY RELEASE BYPASS VALVE SRBV The SRBV is a part of the hydraulic system Should the system pressure exceed the predetermined pressure setting the SRBV will bypass the pump output back to the oil reservoir The SRBV is factory set to the proper pressure which will prevent damage to the mechanical hydraulic and electrical systems due to overloading obstruction or other circumstances SAFETY FEATURES CONTROL TRANSFORMER SECONDARY FUSE This fuse is attached to the electrical control transformer and protects the 115 volt control circuit from damage should a fault occur which would result in excessive electric current flow Should the fuse activate blow it will prevent the operation in either direction and the interlock circuit will not operate These fuses are located in the control enclosure A DANGER High voltage cause personal injury or death Repairs should only be performed by a qualified electrician or service technician and OSHA requirements for Lock Out Tag Out must be followed MOTOR STARTER OVERLOADS MSO These are current sensing devices that are located in the three legs of the electric motor primary power circuit 208 230 or 460 volt They protect the motor from excessive current draw if it becomes overloaded experiences low line voltage or has a short circuit Should any leg sense an over current situation the element will heat up and trip the heat
64. kets attached to the outside of the door N WARNING Shaftway door barrier bars are not intended to be used as a primary means of personnel protection lt is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that all gate door interlocks have been installed and are functioning properly Serious injury or death could result if upper level gates doors can be opened when the lift is not present at that level LABEL IDENTIFICATION ITEMS 4 ISLOCATED ON BOTH FRONTAND 4 BACK SDE OF OVERHEAD CHANNEL D ITEMS 1 amp 2 LOCATED ON BOTH FRONTAND BACK SIDE OF UPRIGHTS Do NOT tamper or interfere with this device Serious injury can result 640569 Field locate amp apply one WARNING Do Not Tamper label adjacent to within 6 12 each sensing device limit switches door status switches door interlocks Ws N i 22 Z e etc in a location that is i visible to the operator d Figure 1 Label Placement Diagram for FLH Item Qty Description Part No 1 4 Warning No Riders 36404093 2 4 FREIGHTLIFT by Autoquip Logo 36402680 3 1 Serial Number Nameplate 36401560 4 4 Capacity 36401586 5 2 Caution Familiarize Yourself 36401487 6 4 Warning Handrails and Snap Chains 36403715 7 varies Warning No Riders Pushbutton Stations 36405705 LABEL IDENTIFICATION Note Lab
65. king repairs 87 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 64306660 1OF1 PRESSURE RESERVOIR PRESSURE PORTS ONLY ONE USED FOR THE FREIG HTUTE PRESSURE GAUGE MOTOR Im unm 0 DOWN PUMP SOLENOID DOWN FLOW CONTROL NO DESCRIPTION BY DATE ORDER NO Oo COPYRIGHT RESERVED AUTOQUIP CORPORATIO REFERENCE DRAWING DRAWING oner ofAutoqui Com FREIG HTLIFT CONTRACTOR POWER UNIT APPROXIMATE WEIGHT DRAWN BY DATE CITREQD PAGE REV DRAWING NUMBER En 10F1 64306660 A Figure 36 Contractor Power Unit Models FLH 1 2 amp 3 88 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 64305022 1 1 PRESSURE DOWN SOLENOID PORTS DELTATROL VALVE DESCRIPTION DATE K 3 ORDER NO OPS COPYRIGHT RESERVED AUTOQUIP mu REFERENC E DRAWING DRAWING TITLE CURT FLH VERT PWR UNIT APPRO WEIGHT DRAWN DATE REQ D PAGE REV IDRAWING NUMBER pak tc 64305022 Figure 37 Vertical Heavy Duty Power Unit Models 4 5 amp 6 89 GENERAL MAINTENANCE CABLE WIRE ROPE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Fiqures 38 amp 39 N DANGER To avoid personal injury or death this procedure should only be performed by qualified service personnel 41 2 of adjustment is available in 112 increments for the lifting
66. l panel must be mounted in a location that is visible from the lift J Always follow OSHA lock out tag out procedures when the lift being maintained serviced or inspected 8 PERSONNEL amp EQUIPMENT SAFETIES A ASME B20 1 requires that all VRC installations be completely guarded to prevent injury from inadvertent contact with the lift or its load ASME also requires that doors or gates at all unloading stations be interlocked so that these doors can only be opened when the lift carriage is stopped at that level amp that the carriage is incapable of being operated or moved so long as these doors or gates remain open It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the installation meet these requirements regardless of who manufacturer customer architect general contractor etc provides the doors gates and means of enclosure Consult the manufacturer whenever there is a question as to whether or not the gate amp enclosure installation meets ASME B20 1 B Where the application requires personnel to walk onto the carriage in the raised position the installer must ensure that the carriage is adequately provided with railings guards and snap chains that are a minimum of 42 high 27 INSTALLER GUIDELINES RESPONSIBILITIES C Ensure proper operation and engagement of carriage brake assemblies 9 TESTING A Test up and down speeds B Test all limiting devices gate interlocks gate status switches sensors and
67. latform carriage prior to raising the lift SAFETY FEATURES There are several primary active safety features and devices to help protect personnel property and the equipment MECHANICAL LOCKING SAFETY CAMS Each wire rope is terminated at the platform carriage in a clevis which is attached to a tension spring loaded steel safety cam This safety cam pivots on a high strength steel pin which is chrome plated The safety cam has serrated teeth cut into one of its faces that are adjacent to the guideway flange Should the wire rope become slack for any reason the spring tension would cause the serrated teeth of the safety cam to the guideway The teeth bite into the guideway and a wedging effect takes place between the safety cam and the guideway The result is a positive halt to downward movement The only way to release the safety cam is to correct the malfunction that caused the slack rope and exert upward tension on the rope through the hydraulic cylinder and cable sheaves Either of the two cams will support the loaded platform carriage at any point in the vertical travel WARNING Slack ropes require factory help Do not attempt to repair slack wire rope conditions alone Always contact the local representative or call the Autoquip Service Department ZERO DRIFT FEATURE A zero drift feature has been incorporated into the hydraulic FREIGHTLIFT The zero drift utilizes a pressure switch in the electrical circuit
68. lers NOTE Beams must be plumb and parallel within 3 8 overall before proceeding with permanent bracing The beams MUST be within this tolerance or the guide wheel assemblies will fail prematurely 41 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FA We BOLTING CARRIAGE TO WHEELBLOCKS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BOLTS FOR UPPER amp LOWER WHEEL GUIDE N ASSEMBLIES TORQUE TO 99 FT LBS Y i 22 SIR Ce s WO S dii EIL A DETAIL A pA TENSIONER MTG BOLT METRIC THREAD s gt 5 TORQUE TO 63 FT LBS x SA lov B BOLTS FOR UPPER amp s d LOWER WHEEL GUIDE ASSEMBLIES TORQUE TO CST T 99 FT LBS mE DETAIL B Figure 22 Wheel Block amp Spring Tensioner Mounting Detail 43 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TOP MAST S EN WELDMENT TOP MAST WELDMENT 34 72 1 4 MAST MAST WELDMENT WELDMENT Figure 23 Mast Splice Detail 44 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS E SECURING THE MASTS Items needed Qty Description 1 6 Mast Cross Channel pre drilled 6 1 2 x 1 1 2 L Grade 8 Hex Head Cap Screw Washer and Nuts 1 Raise the mast cross channel into position above the mast beams in the ori
69. ll travel F Use only hydraulic fluid recommended by the Manufacturer in the Installation and Service manual G Make sure all pressure in the system is relieved before cracking open or disassembling any pressurized fitting or hose 7 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION A Ensure that the supplied voltage matches the motor supplied B Make sure customer supplied electrical disconnect is installed and adequately fused 26 INSTALLER GUIDELINES RESPONSIBILITIES C All electrical work must meet the requirements of ASME B20 1 as well as all state and local codes D Make sure that only qualified electricians perform all wiring and that they are familiar with the electrical drawings shipped with the equipment E Do not operate the lift until the carriage is leveled and the guide beams are plumbed and secure F Never operate the lift by manualling the electrical controls using the contactors located inside the control panel All safety devices are by passed in this mode of operation and lift damage or severe personal injury could occur G Do not operate the lift using the operator pushbuttons prior to having all safety devices and or gate interlocks wired and in the circuit Never by pass any safety device and or interlock H Operator pushbutton stations must not be operable from the carriage with the gate s or door s closed or must be located at least 6 feet away from the carriage platform Per OSHA requirements the contro
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71. ltimate satisfaction of the end user These guidelines have been prepared by member companies of the Material Handling Industrys Subcommittee to assist the VRC installers in understanding their role and responsibility in providing customers with a safe and reliable VRC PRE INSTALLATION ACTIVITY A Whenever possible make a pre installation visit or call someone at the site Installers must be familiar with everything relative to proper installation of this equipment It is the installer s responsibility to check the site for problems and work out solutions with the appropriate people preferably before installation begins B Check floor to floor dimensions on the general arrangement drawings to make sure that they match on site conditions VRC s are designed and built to individual applications and specific customer requirements It is difficult and expensive to modify the lift after it arrives for installation C Installation may or may not include unloading permits seismic calculations or extensive acceptance testing The requirements of each contract should be carefully reviewed for possible conflicts of interpretation D Each state county or municipality may have unique codes governing the installation and acceptance of VRC s Acquaint yourself with the permitting and or licensing requirements and expenses of the local regulatory agencies Note also that some agencies may require inspection or testing before and
72. m a holding pin missing retaining cotter pins on either end any damaged or slightly bent retaining pin or any sign of wear or egging of the pin holes in the adaptor piece Inspection List Every 12 Months 4 000 5 000 hours of operation 1 Conduct a full inspection of the unit by using the comprehensive Inspection Checklist found in the Appendix of this manual 75 GENERAL MAINTENANCE DANGER To avoid personal injury or death the procedures described in this section should only be performed by qualified service personnel N WARNING Never operate the lift by manualling the electrical controls using the contactors located inside the control panel All safety devices are by passed in this mode of operation and lift damage or severe personal injury could occur OIL RECOMMENDATIONS The FREIGHTLIFT operates efficiently utilizing high quality oil products that are readily available in all areas These oil products contain additives that are desirable for optimum performance of the equipment Follow the recommendations below that apply to the circumstances most similar to your installation Environment Ambient Temperature Recommended Oil Indoor locations with variable temperatures 5W 30 or 5W 40 Multiviscosity Motor Oil 30 100 degrees F Indoor locations with constant temperatures Permissible to use SAE 20 Motor Oil 60 80 degrees F Outdoor locations 30 120 degrees F 5W 30 or 5W 40
73. n and repair e There is some sort of interference with the platform carriage Check and correct e The load exceeds the capacity of the unit Lower the unit unload and try again 96 TROUBLESHOOTING ANALYSIS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION Unit operates in a spongy or jerky fashion e The load may exceed the stated capacity of the unit Overloading causes the pressure switch valve to activate and deactivate if the UP button is depressed Motor may start and stop if this condition exists Remove the excess load e The hydraulic system may have air in it The unit requires bleeding e Check for oil starvation e The rollers may be binding Check and repair e The platform carriage may be binding in the guide ways Check and repair e The cylinder may be binding internally or externally Check and repair e The pressure switch may be turning the motor on and off Check and repair The Freightlift lowers too slowly with a load e Check for a pinched hose or tubing e The DOWN valve may be malfunctioning Check and replace control valve e The DOWN valve solenoid mounting is loose preventing the valve from opening completely Check and repair e Oil is extremely heavy for the application or low temperature is causing a thickening of the oil e The DOWN valve solenoid may be weak and not pulling in completely it will usually chatter Check the control volt
74. ng load Check by measuring the voltage at the motor terminals or as near as possible while the pump is running under load Reading the source voltage or pump idling voltage is meaningless Inadequate or incorrect wiring can starve the motor when the source voltage is ample Correct as necessary e The pump may be seized if the motor is humming blowing fuses or overloads Remove the pump with the platform in the lowered position The shaft should be able to be turned by hand Check for cracks in the housing e Heavy Duty PU The manual down valve may be pulled open Turn 90 deg amp spring back in Contractor PU The down valve may be stuck open Replace down valve cartridge 95 TROUBLESHOOTING ANALYSIS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION The Freightlift will not lower electrically WARNING a safety device may have been activated if you are not familiar with how safety devices interact with the operation of the lift you must find someone who does Or call Autoquip Customer Service at 888 811 9876 Motor labors or heats excessively e The emergency stop button may be depressed or jammed Check all pushbutton stations Repair as necessary e The main disconnect switch distribution panel circuit breaker is tripped or a fuse is blown Check and reset or replace as necessary e A door with status switch is open or switch or interlock is malfunctioning or is out of tolerance Close door or c
75. ning Chalk Line Socket Set 1 2 drive sockets to 1 1 8 Plumb Bobs Pinch Bar 4 Level Hammer Drill amp Bits for 1 4 3 8 and 25 100 Measuring Tapes 1 2 anchors Broom The following supplies will also be needed Concrete anchors 16 minimum sized for the required minimum pullout of the base floor channels and upper level bracing Refer to the approval drawing since the size of the anchors can vary for each installation Concrete anchors for accessories such as enclosures approach ramps etc Usually 1 4 diameter anchors and at least 12 anchors minimum Shim stock for the floor channel platform carriage corners and or approach ramp if a part of this installation Hydraulic oil see oil recommendations General Maintenance section Paint Autoquip Blue available in 1 and 5 gallons as well as spray cans 8 x 3 steel angle iron or 4 channel for additional bracing ALSO BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1 Beams are too heavy to lift manually and require lifting equipment Check for availability of overhead attachment of chain fall or of fork truck before you start 2 Before you will be able to complete the installation the unit must be operated therefore power to the motor is required Arrange for power before starting installation 29 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAST CROSS X CHANNEL S E MAST ASSEMBLY lt CYLINDER y CARRIAGE
76. o ensure carriage clearance between floors remove any protrusions from the floor wall etc or move the plumb lines out beyond the protrusions c Figure 14 Drop plumb lines from the upper level to the lower level using the two markings identifying the outside edges of the carriage platform Again the plumb line must be held 1 out from the edge of the mezzanine or opening at the second floor to provide adequate clearance d Figure 15 Using a chalk line snap a line between C and D NOTE The carriage will be aligned to this point Also always check the pit and floor openings for correct dimensions and squareness 31 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mark Center Line Here Determine the location or position of lift at upper level SECOND Locate the center of tie opening or position and clearly MARK IT Figure 11 Marking the 2 Floor for Carriage Position Front View SECOND FLOOR Figure 12 Locating Center of Carriage Edge on the First Floor Side View 32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Opening or Lift Position Center Line of Carriage Mark This Point Figure 13 Locating Center of Carriage Edge on the First Floor Front View SECOND Mark This Mark This Point Point Figure 14 Locating Outside Edges of Carriage at the First Floor Front View 33 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 15 Chalking the Ed
77. o prevent unexpected movement or uncontrolled descent See Blocking Instructions section N WARNING No riders The FREIGHTLIFT is provided for the sole purpose of transporting goods between floor elevations At no time should it be used to transport personnel SAFETY PRACTICES WARNING Slack cables require factory help Do not attempt to repair slack cable conditions alone Always contact the local representative or call the Autoquip Service Department at 888 811 9876 N WARNING Never run the unit with the gates or doors open Do not operate unit with doors open or with the interlocks defeated bypassed Serious injury or death could result N WARNING Never go under platform carriage Use a long handled broom or similar implement to remove debris that may accumulate N WARNING Secure unit before making static inspections Make sure the platform is fully lowered and the power is turned off disconnected at the safety disconnect switch before performing static inspections Place signs at all gates doors controls etc indicating the system is temporarily out of service for routine maintenance per OSHA Lock Out Tag Out procedures N WARNING Close all gates when not in use Never leave the FREIGHTLIFT unattended with gates left open SAFETY PRACTICES N WARNING Never operate unit when parts are broken or damaged Do not operate this equipment when non factory approved or damaged parts are in use
78. oid its warranty 2 Fork Truck Traffic The end user is responsible for preventing damage to the lift carriage and structure by fork truck traffic and fork truck loading amp unloading where applicable by establishing and enforcing safe and effective loading procedures and by installing appropriately sized barriers around the lift to minimize the likelihood of damage by fork truck impact i e pipe bollards steel barriers fencing etc Operating the lift with a bent or damaged carriage or guide beams is unsafe will shorten the operational life of the lift and will void its warranty 3 Jammed Loads Permanent lift damage can result when loads that are placed on the lift are allowed to hang over one or more edges of the carriage and the carriage then sent to upper level landings past obstructions features which could potentially jam the overhanging load These features include shaft door openings protruding landings building joists beams backstop panels ductwork pipe etc Care should be taken to eliminate jams by a Securing wheeled loads pallet jacks carts racks etc by braking or chocking the wheels to prevent the load from walking towards amp over the edge of the carriage during lift travel b Inspecting the loads placed on the carriage to make they are well within the perimeter of the carriage before sending the load to another level c Making sure that all snap chains or drop bars in some cases are secur
79. onding level leaving room for adjustment 4 For best results in adjusting position of the switch loosen the mounting bolts that hold the switch to the Unistrut channel just enough so that the switch can be lightly tapped into position It is extremely difficult to loosen the bolts completely and adjust the switch N DANGER Never go under a plattorm To avoid personal injury or death be sure the platform has been blocked from underneath See Blocking Instructions 59 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS o BRACE X N CARRIAGE BRACE N ES p _ N N p P ES ip is 5 UNISTRUT SIDE VIEW Field locate amp apply one WARNING Do Not Tamper label adjacent to within 6 12 each sensing device limit switches door status switches door interlocks etc in a location that is visible to the operator NON 5 CARRIAGE BRACE FRONT VIEW Do NOT tamper or interfere with this device Serious injury can result Actual Size 1 x 2 Figure 29 Level Status Switch Location 60 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UniStrut Nut amp Spring UniStrut Channel Switch Arm Switch Actuator Mounting Angle H
80. orates the standard interlock design K SHAFTWAY BARRIER BAR KIT for shaftway applications Figure 32 illustrates the contents and installation details for the shaftway barrier bar system supplied for units in 2 level shaftway applications The barrier bar system is designed to leave 1 mid and 1 top rail across the door opening at the upper level when the carriage is called to the lower level L BACK STOP KIT when ordered Figure 33 illustrates the contents and installation details for the back stop kit Installer must ensure that the finished distance between the edge of carriage and the inside of the back stop panels does not exceed 2 inches M INSTALLATION WRAP UP 1 After the unit is completely wired make all necessary and final adjustments to ensure proper operation of the lift and its safeties as required by the schematic 2 Refer to the Inspection Checklist located in the Appendix of this Manual and confirm the safe and correct condition of each component feature listed to ensure that the lift is ready to be given to the User in proper amp safe working condition This includes but is not limited to functionality of gate interlocks gate status switches lift level status limit switches and pressure switch 3 Ensure that the appropriate person signs off on the Warranty Registration Card and receives one Operation amp Service Manual per lift 4 Install all WARNING SIGNS AND DECALS provided with the unit which may
81. ree from defects in material and workmanship under normal intended use for a period of One 1 Year for all electrical mechanical and hydraulic components parts or devices Ninety 90 days Labor warranty extended to One 1 year with a Planned Maintenance Contract in place Autoquip Corporation also warrants the structure of the lift against breakage or failure for a period of Five 5 years The warranty period begins from the date of shipment When making a claim immediately send your dealer or Autoquip notice of your claim All claims must be received by Autoquip within the warranty time period The maximum liability of Autoquip under this 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 altered or modified in any manner outside of Autoquip Corp s manufacturing facility or which have not been expressly authorized by Autoquip Autoquip Corporation makes no warranty or representation with respect to the compliance of any equipment with state or local safety or product standard codes and any failure to comply with such code
82. relief check 40200650 N A 2 1 2 Dyna Seal Washer for Deltatrol N A 45901014 1 Return Pipe Assembly 6 long N A 41050485 1 Sump Strainer 41050139 47700075 1 Hose Pump to Deltatrol 3 8 x 18 long w 1 swivel N A 46100020 1 Deltatrol Kit N A 41050880 1 Down Solenoid 115 Volt 32701300 32701370 1 Filler Breather Cap Assembly 47701640 47700208 1 Reservoir 16 x 16 x 10 N A 64000813 Oil Reservoir polyethylene 64201020 N A 1 Control Panel 460 VAC 24 VAC controls 35107920 35107920 1 Control Panel 208 230 VAC 24 VAC controls 35108110 35108110 1 Control Signal Pushbutton UP DOWN 65900045 65900045 1 Flow Control Valve 41502840 N A 1 Pressure Gauge 41901943 41901943 1 Pressure Switch 36301260 36301260 2 Flanged Load Runners 20013060 20013060 2 Cylinder low travel 42400760 42600950 2 Cylinder high travel 42400770 42600960 2 Seal Kit 45502720 45502730 93 TROUBLESHOOTING ANALYSIS A DANGER To avoid personal injury NEVER go under the lift platform until it is securely blocked See Blocking Instructions section and the load is removed Troubleshooting and maintenance on the lift should only be performed by qualified service technicians Never walk out onto a jammed carriage until it has been properly blocked or secured from further movement See Blocking Instructions section Maintenance personnel should always speak to the operator s of the lift prior to troubleshooting to gain insight into the pot
83. removed use a bright light to inspect the inner walls of the barrel Use a cylinder hone to remove any apparent nicks or scratches Clean and flush the barrel after honing Remove the piston head nut from the rod The thread or cotter pin hole may be used to prevent rotation of the rod while loosening Remove the old piston Inspect the groove for nicks or scratches that could affect the seal or barrel walls remove as necessary Install the new piston seals and rod wiper 84 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 14 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 Check the piston head nut for tightness and torque to 600 650 ft lbs on gt bore cylinders 850 950 ft 16 on 4 bore cylinders The thread or cotter pin hole may be used to prevent the rotation of the rod while tightening Liberally lubricate the piston and seal with CLEAN grease or oil Reinsert the piston into the barrel taking care not to pinch or nick the new seal Slip the bearing assembly into place and align the retainer hole with the slot in the barrel Turn the bearing with the Spanner wrench until the retainer is reinserted completely Pull up the rod and reinstall the cylinder by reversing steps 4 6 Reconnect the cylinder hose to the power unit Check the security of all the pins and other mechanical and hydraulic components Restore the oil level see oil recommendations in the Routine Maintenance section Turn on the electrical power and press the
84. s shall not be considered a defect of material or workmanship under this warranty Autoquip Corporation shall not be liable for any direct or consequential damages resulting from such noncompliance Autoquip Corporation s obligation under this warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of defective components at its factory or another location at Autoquip Corp s discretion at no cost to the owner This is owner s sole remedy Replacement parts with exception of electrical components will be warranted for a period of ninety 90 days Except as stated herein Autoquip Corporation will not be liable for any loss injury or damage to persons or property nor for direct indirect or consequential damage of any kind resulting from failure or defective operation of said equipment All parts used to replace defective material must be genuine Autoquip parts in order to be covered by this Limited Warranty Autoquip AUTOQUIP CORP P O Box 1058 Guthrie OK 73044 1058 Telephone 888 811 9876 405 282 5200 Fax 405 282 8105 www autoquip com 103
85. s injury or death GUARDS INTERLOCKS and SAFETY DEVICES must be restored to correct operation when installing parts or making repairs 83 GENERAL MAINTENANCE CYLINDER REMOVAL AND REPACKING 1 Press the DOWN button and lower the carriage to the fully down position Continue to hold the button for five to ten seconds to relieve all hydraulic pressure and cable tension Cut off the electricity to the power unit lock out tag out Disconnect the hydraulic hose from the power unit and place the loose end of the hose in the fill hole of the power unit for draining oil Remove the cylinder clevis pin at the base of the cylinder and allow the cylinder to hang from the cable attached to the sheaves Remove the cotter pin from the end of the rod that fits into the sheave mounting block Hold the cylinder securely and remove the nut from the threaded end of the cylinder rod inside the sheave mounting block free from the sheaves push the piston rod into the cylinder to eject as much oil as possible into the power unit or another container Insert a Spanner wrench and turn the upper bearing assembly clockwise until the tip of the retainer appears in the slot Place a small screwdriver under the retainer and turn it until the retainer is completely removed Be sure the hose port is open to allow air into the cylinder Pull the piston rod out to remove the upper bearing After all of the internal components have been
86. sensitive device housed in the motor starter coil circuit Power is removed to the coil and the three line power contacts are opened in the motor primary power circuit This will stop the motor from rotating until the overloads are reset and or the fault is cleared which caused the trip condition NOTE The MSO will only affect the UP circuit The platform carriage can be lowered if the MSO trips PERSONNEL GUARDS Depending on the application one or more of the following personnel protection features is included in the design of this equipment different states may vary on the exact design and orientation of these features IT IS IMPORTANT TO BECOME FAMILIAR WHICH THE SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR STATE GATES amp ENCLOSURES Required per ASME B20 1 to protect personnel from inadvertent physical contact with a moving lift amp moving load at all lift landings CARRIAGE RAILINGS amp SNAP CHAINS Required per ASME B20 1 to protect personnel whenever personnel walk onto the lift carriage when in the raised position Railings or side guards protect non operating sides snap chains protect operating sides CARRIAGE BACK STOP PANELS Additional safety feature recommended at all upper levels to provide additional fixed guarding 2 max away from amp across all unused operating sides of the lift typical with non shaftway Z amp 90 degree load patterns SAFETY FEATURES SAFETY INTERLOCKS LATCHES GATES OR DO
87. the tank when the carriage is fully lowered Using a long handled broom or other implement remove any debris from under the platform carriage or in the enclosed area 73 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE N DANGER To avoid personal injury or death before performing any static inspections make sure the platform carriage is fully lowered and the power has been disconnected at the safety disconnect switch Also put signs at all gates doors controls etc indicating that the system is out of service for maintenance per OSHA Lock Out Tag Out procedures Inspection List Every 3 Months 1 000 1 200 hours of operation N co Inspect cables for damage unusual wear fraying Inspect sheaves for bending or binding ensure cable runs smoothly sheaves and that sheaves rotate freely Inspect carriage guide rollers for wear binding or other indication of non rotation Inspect all gate door interlocks and status switches for proper operation Inspect all gates doors for wear or damage Look for any unusual rub marks on the guides wall platform carriage masts etc which might indicate misalignment of the components due to overloading misuse or something out of tolerance Check that the cylinder is clean and un nicked There may be a small amount of oil accumulating near the rod clevis block and around the rod seal due to the normal wiping action of the rod wiper Wipe the area clean NOTE Do not mistake normal lubri
88. therwise stated mechanical installation does not include unloading permits seismic calculations or extensive acceptance testing The requirements of each contract should be carefully reviewed for possible conflicts of interpretation PLANNED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM A local Autoquip representative provides a Planned Maintenance Program PMP for this equipment using qualified and experienced personnel Call a local representative or Autoquip Corporation at 1 888 811 9876 or 405 282 5200 for more information INSPECTION amp IDENTIFICATION Your FREIGHTLIFT arrives packaged as follows The two 2 masts with cylinders sheaves cable and platform come banded together you also receive parts crates boxes which normally contain the smaller of the following items The following items are typically shipped within each FREIGHTLIFT order A Two Carriage Upright Assemblies Four Carriage Side Guards Handrails Two Upper amp Two Lower Guide Wheel Assemblies Two Tension Roller Assemblies One Overhead Channel One Mast Cross Channel G qo m Two minimum Horizontal Brace Channels and miscellaneous lengths of channel for bracing H One Hydraulic Power Unit One Control Panel Two min P B l Three 20 lengths of Pressure Hose and Fittings J One 50 length of Breather Tube and Fittings and miscellaneous Hardware Manuals and Signs NOTE The Bill of Lading will state the number of pieces shipped TWO ITEMS MAY BE BANDED TO
89. to prevent the carriage from over traveling Over traveling can cause permanent damage to the carriage or failure of the lifting cables 54 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CYLINDER HOSING x x WARNING The velocity fuse must be installed as illustrated Never use swivel fitting between velocity fuse and cylinder The velocity fuse should always be attached to cylinder with a solid fitting r gt g Street Elbow 3 8 mp x 3 8 fp Hex Nipple Straight 3 8 mp x 3 8 mp f FLOW Velocity Fuse Staight Swivel 3 8 mp x 3 8 fps D Braided High Pressure Hose ig 3 8 2W x 240 swivel 1 end Brass Elbow 3 8 tube flare x 3 8 mps Push on brass hose swivel R nu Low Pressure Rubber Hose 3 8 push on C Cut to length Figure 26 Cylinder Hosing 55 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 8 SWIVEL 3 8 X 240 HIGH 4 PRESSURE HOSE Lx A 4 3 8 PUSH ON Ed LOW PRESSURE RUBBER HOSE AN 3 8 FLARE FITTING S DETAIL B Uy 1 3 8 X 240 HIGH B PRESSURE HOSE Z m B y 3 8 PUSH ON LOW PRESSURE RUBBER HOSE CUT TO LENGTH Figure 27a Connection of Cylinders Models FLH 1 2 3 56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 8 PUSH ON 2 3 8 SWIVEL LOW PRESSURE RUBBER HOSE 3 8
90. vent personnel products from falling off the platform when loading Sheave A pulley used in directing a cable Slack cable A spring loaded safety cam directly connected to the cable that engages into the safety stops guideway should the cable become slack for any reason Snap chain A length of chain with a clasp on the end to close off the operating end of a carriage Straddle A style of Freightlift in which the carriage ides between two masts that are mounted on opposite sides of the carriage This style will accommodate both C and Z loading patterns Swaged end An eyelet that is compressed onto the end of the cable by means of cold rolling the metal VRC Vertical reciprocating conveyor Vertical travel The distance from the lowest point of infeed or discharge to the highest point of infeed or discharge Zero drift A pressure sensing feature that keeps the platform from drifting from an upper level 99 APPENDIX INSPECTION CHECKLIST This checklist is intended to assist qualified maintenance and inspection personnel to inspect Freightlift installations for proper installation and maintenance concerns The lift should be run several times and carriage sent to each loading level in unloaded condition for static inspection and loaded condition during the dynamic inspection In this way a wider variety of issues will present themselves as actual operating conditions are duplicated as closely

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