Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FL4M - Manual (Page 34)

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Installation is basically simple, requiring only normal tools. However, the beams must
be lifted into position. These are too heavy to lift manually and require lifting equipment.
Check for availability of overhead attachment of chain fall or of fork truck before start.
B. CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY (Reference Figures 16 through 18)
Identify and retrieve the following carriage components from the pallets and boxes
received at the time of delivery:
Qty
Description
1 Carriage Weldment (pre-drilled)
1 Carriage Weldment (when carriage is split)
2-8 Handrail(s) – (when applicable)
1-2
Snap Chains – lengths vary with platform width
varies Expanded Metal Side Panels (when applicable, in lieu of handrails)
2 Carriage Tie Channels (when carriage is spliced)
varies Hardware Kits for Spliced Carriages
1. Attach handrail(s) or side guards by positioning as shown in Figure 17 and the
General Arrangement drawing by welding into place with a minimum 1/4" fillet, 2” on
10”. Grind welds and touch up the paint where necessary.
2. 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. Then, simply extend the chain to clip the snap chain hook to the
opposing handrail’s welded link.
3. Set the carriage into 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).
4. For Pit Mounted Lifts - the pit has been poured 1/2" – 3/4" deeper than the total
thickness of the carriage platform, therefore shimming material must be placed in
the pit prior to setting the lift into place.
5. 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