Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FLM - Manual (Page 22)

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Proper installation of Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) is vital to the safety of
the operators, the efficiency of the unit, and the ultimate satisfaction of the end user.
These guidelines have been prepared by member companies of the Material Handling
Industry’s VRC Subcommittee to assist the VRC installers in understanding their role
and responsibility in providing customers with a safe and reliable VRC.
1. 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/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 & 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 & 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.
INSTALLER GUIDELINES/RESPONSIBILITIES