Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FLM - Manual (Page 21)

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III. BLOCKING FOR GEAR MOTOR MAINTENANCE
DANGER !
Do not remove or disconnect the motor or brake unless the platform has
been adequately blocked to prevent any downward movement, a falling
platform will cause serious injury or death.
Extreme caution must be taken anytime the gearbox or brake motor is disassembled.
All holding and braking forces on the lifting chains are removed and the chains are
allowed to “free-wheel” under their own weight or any other weight that may be on the
chains, including the weight of the carriage.
Therefore, any time maintenance to the drive assembly is performed, especially when
utilizing the lift carriage as the work platform, the carriage MUST be blocked adequately
per approved blocking methods as described in paragraph II. above.
DANGER !
Only trained and qualified technicians should operate the manual brake
release. With the brake disengaged, the carriage will fall uncontrollably
and cause serious injury or death.
BLOCKING INSTRUCTIONS