Vestil PEL-A series User Manual
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING THE LIFTING CHAINS TENSION
FOR STEEL QUICKLIFT • MODEL PEL-88
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING!
Only trained and qualified service personnel should work on this equipment!
Lock out all potential energy sources before attempting this installation!
1)
Remove any load that is on the machine and run the platform up until it is raised halfway up the mast.
2)
Above the platform, locate the tensioning bolts (item 1; one at each end of the chain). Loosen the two jamb
nuts (item 2) by turning them in a counterclockwise direction. (Use a 7/16" wrench on the nut, and another
7/16" wrench to keep the chain from turning.) Loosen each until it is at the end of its respective chain tension
bolt.
3)
Run the platform all the way up to the top of the mast until it stops moving.
4)
Again using the 7/16" wrenches, turn the tensioning nuts (item 3) at each end of the chain until you can pull
the chain 3" away from the front of the mast at its midheight. Be sure to turn each nut about the same amount.
5)
Lower the platform to the bottom of the mast, holding the "Lower" pushbutton for two seconds after the
platform hits bottom. If the chain "jumps" ont he sprocket, raise the platform up again. Tighten one of the
tensioning nuts another 1/2 turn (clockwise) and repeat the test.
6)
Raise the platform back up halfway to the top of the mast and turn each of the jamb nuts until they are against
the tensioning nuts; then tighten each one wrench-tight.
CAUTIONS:
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Double-check that both of the holding nuts have been adequately tightened down before placing the machine
back into service.
NOTES:
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The chain's tension, the tension bolts, and the adjustment nuts should all be checked monthly.
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STEEL QUICKLIFT
MODEL PEL-88 & PEL-100
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