Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FLM - Manual (Page 34)

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B. CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY (Reference Figures 16 through 18)
Items needed:
Qty
Description
1 Carriage Weldment
or
2 Pre-Drilled Carriage Weldment Halves (when carriage is split)
2 Carriage Upright Weldments
1 Overhead Channel (with holes pre-drilled)
4 Handrails or Expanded Metal Side Guards
1 End Rail (when ordered – for “C” load pattern)
1-2 Snap Chains – lengths vary with platform width
20 - 24 1/2" x 1-1/2”L grade 8 Hex Head Cap Screws, Washers & Nuts
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 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. lbs.
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 26 ft. lbs.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 “B”
mark (refer to Figure 16). Make sure carriage is level, shim as necessary.
7. 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.
8. For Through-Floor or Shaft Installations – when clearances are tight, you 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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS