Autoquip DOUBLE PANTOGRAPH LIFT - Manual (Page 32)

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SKIRT INSTALL PROCEDURE FOR A LIFT ORDERED WITH AN
ACCORDION SKIRT – (Reference Figure 4)
1. Position the platform in the raised position. Install the maintenance locks
(see “Lift Blocking Instructions” section). Remove the handrails. Position the
accordion with the weight rod pocket at the bottom and the mounting collar at
the top. The breathable material when provided must be positioned at the top
of the skirt with the mounting collar.
2.
Slip the skirt over the end of the platform. Turn the skirt as required to slide
over the other end of the platform and leg assembly. The skirt should be in
position under the platform while enveloping the base assembly.
3.
See Skirt Dwg. Figure 4 and select the correct mounting configuration,
(Number 1, 2, or 3).
SIDE MOUNTING (Skirt Install Figure #1): Mounting an Accordion Skirt On
the Platform Side. Raise one side of the skirt along with a (1/8” x 1”) skirt -
mounting bar to (1) side of the platform. When possible, center the skirt-mounting
collar and the (1/8” x 1”) skirt-mounting bar on the platform side. Align the pre-
drilled holes in the side of the platform with the skirt-mounting bar holes and punch
holes in the skirt-mounting collar. Push a nylon drive rivet through each hole in the
skirt-mounting bar. Hammer the aluminum pin into the rivet until flush with the rivet
head. Repeat mounting process for the remaining sides of the accordion skirt.
UNDERNEATH MOUNTING (Skirt Install Figure #2): Mounting an Accordion
Skirt Underneath the Platform. Raise one side of the skirt along with a (1/8” x 1”)
skirt-mounting bar to the underside of the platform skirt support bar. When
possible, center the skirt mounting collar and the (1/8” x 1”) skirt-mounting bar on
the platform support bar. Align the pre-drilled holes in the skirt support bar (picture
frame) with the skirt -mounting bar holes and punch holes in the skirt-mounting
collar. Push a nylon drive rivet through each hole in the skirt-mounting bar.
Hammer the aluminum pin into the rivet until flush with the rivet head. Repeat
mounting process for the remaining sides of the accordion skirt.
TOE GUARD MOUNTING (Skirt Install Figure #3): Mounting an Accordion
Skirt Onto the Bevel Toe Guard. Raise one side of the skirt along with a (1/8” x
1”) skirt-mounting bar to the side of the bevel toe guard. When possible, center the
skirt mounting collar and the (1/8” x 1”) skirt-mounting bar on the platform bevel toe
guard. Align the pre-drilled holes in the bevel toe guard with the skirt-mounting bar
holes and punch holes in the skirt-mounting collar. Push a nylon drive rivet
through each hole in the skirt-mounting bar. Hammer the aluminum pin into the
rivet until flush with the rivet head. Repeat mounting process for the remaining
sides of the accordion skirt.
4.
Install weight rods into the weight rod pockets at the bottom of the accordion skirt.
Install the spring tempered wire rods into the pocket of black convolutions.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS