Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FLM - Manual (Page 39)

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D. RAISING THE BEAMS & WHEEL GUIDES (Reference Figures 21 through 23)
Items Needed:
Qty
Description
2 Lower Wheel Blocks (left & right)
2 Wheel Tensioner Assemblies with Metric mounting bolts
1 Installation Angle (with bolts in each end) – if needed
16 1/2" x 1-1/2”L grade 8 Hex Head Cap Screws, Washers & 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. lbs. 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.
WARNING !
Do not depend on the carriage uprights and wheel blocks to support
the beam! Use other means to support and 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. Repeat the 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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS