Direct Lift PP9 Plus User Manual
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Ensure lift is fully lowered, and having another person guide you, carefully unload the lift by driving off of
the lift runways.
CAUTION
PAY ATTENTION TO THE LOWERING SPEED OF ALL FOUR CORNERS. MAKE SURE THEY ARE MOVING DOWN
AT THE SAME SPEED. STOP LOWERING THE LIFT BY RELEASING THE LOWERING LEVER ON THE POWER UNIT
AND MOVING THE LOCK LEVER TO THE LOCK POSITION IF ANY CORNER STOPS MOVING OR IS SLOWER IN DE-
SCENT. ALWAYS LOCK THE LIFT BEFORE GOING UNDER THE VEHICLE. NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO GO UNDER
THE LIFT WHEN RAISING OR LOWERING.
NOTE: It is normal for an empty lift to lower slowly - it may be necessary to add weight.
OWNER / EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Owner / Employer:
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Shall ensure that lift operators are qualified and that they are trained in the safe use and operation of the
lift using the manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM01-1, ALI Lifting it Right safety manual;
ALI/ST-90 ALI Safety Tips card; ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automo
tive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance; ALI/WL Series, ALI
Uniform Warning Label Decals/Placards; and in the case of frame engaging lifts, ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle
Lifting Points/Quick Reference Guide for Frame Engaging Lifts.
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Shall establish procedures to periodically inspect the lift in accordance with the lift manufacturer’s
instructions or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety
Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance; and The Employer Shall ensure that lift
inspectors are qualified and that they are adequately trained in the inspection of the lift.
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Shall establish procedures to periodically maintain the lift in accordance with the lift manufacturer’s
instructions or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety
Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance; and The Employer Shall ensure that lift
maintenance personnel are qualified and that they are adequately trained in the maintenance of the lift.
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Shall maintain the periodic inspection and maintenance records recommended by the manufacturer or
ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Opera
tion, Inspection and Maintenance.
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Shall display the lift manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM 93-1, ALI Lifting it Right safety manual;
ALI/ST-90 ALI Safety Tips card; ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-
Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance; and in the case of frame engaging lifts,
ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle Lifting Points/Quick Reference Guide for Frame Engaging Lifts; in a conspicuous
location in the lift area convenient to the operator.
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Shall not modify the lift in any manner without the prior written consent of the manufacturer.
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Shall provide necessary lockout/tagout means for energy sources per ANSI Z244.1-1982 (R1993), Safety
Requirements for the Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources, before beginning any lift repairs.
Lift Lockout/Tagout Procedure
Purpose