Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FL4M - Manual (Page 50)

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G. BRACING THE BEAMS (Reference Figure 29)
Items Need:
Qty
Description
Varies Horizontal Channel Brace (with 4-hole lag plate)
Varies Side Channel Brace (when applicable)
Varies 1/2" x 2”, Grade 8 Hex Head Cap Screw, Washers, and Nuts
All illustrations on the GA drawing for bracing preferences are for reference only. Site
conditions may require different anchoring and bracing. The installers are ultimately
responsible for the proper and safe anchoring and bracing of the equipment. Autoquip
Corporation supplies material for bracing on standard applications, but special bracing
may be required by the installer on non-standard models. The special materials for
anchoring and bracing of the lift and gates are not the responsibility of Autoquip.
HORIZONTAL / UPPER LEVEL BRACING
1. Attach the horizontal channel brace to the upper floor landing with either lags or by
welding (it has been assumed that you will have a solid floor face to attach to for your
installation). When attaching the floor to beam brace, use bolts which have been
properly sized to withstand the horizontal pull-out force shown on the GA drawing.
The floor-to-beam brace has a flange plate on one end with four (4) holes, 9/16"
diameter.
NOTE: For all field welding of braces, use 1/4" fillet – all around.
CAUTION!
Never use concrete anchor bolts on a cinderblock or brick wall!
(Reference Figure 29). The wall will not withstand the pull force developed
by the lift. Use only recommended anchoring and bracing methods
illustrated in this manual. Equipment damage could result
2. Add side bracing as necessary for your particular installation in order to prevent the
beams from flexing or swaying sideways during operation.
3. Weld additional mast cross bracing to keep mast beams from spreading, quantity
depends on travel (refer to GA drawing). Take necessary precautions to minimize
beam movement resulting from the heating & cooling of welds. Re-check and confirm
guide angle dimension.
NOTE: Beams should be supported in at least two (2) positions which are
perpendicular (90 degrees) to each other as shown in Figure 29.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS