Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FL4M - Manual (Page 19)

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WARNING !
Only authorized personnel should perform inspection or maintenance and
service procedures. Unauthorized personnel attempting these procedures
do so at the risk of personal injury or death.
DANGER !
Failure to properly adhere to lift these Blocking Instructions is to risk the
sudden and uncontrolled descent of the lift carriage during maintenance or
inspection. A falling carriage can cause severe injury or death.
I. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (Carriage is completely lowered)
1. Remove any load from the unit.
2. Raise the platform to a convenient height.
A. Press the UP button and then press the EMERGENCY STOP button when
the desired height is reached, OR
B. Use a fork truck or other lifting device to raise the platform carriage, taking
care not to damage the carriage or cylinder.
3. Depending on the size of the platform carriage, insert 2, 3, or 4 empty 55-gallon
steel drums, which are in good condition and of equal height, under the platform
carriage to create a stable and crush-proof support. Be sure to remove any debris
that may interfere with the bottom of the drums with a long-handled broom.
4. Lower the platform carriage onto the drums (or other solid, stable, and structurally
adequate supports).
5. Lock out and tag the electrical disconnect.
DANGER !
To avoid personal injury or death, turn off the power and
lock out the power at the primary power disconnect switch before service
or maintenance per OSHA Lock-Out, Tag-Out procedures.
BLOCKING INSTRUCTIONS