Safety practices – Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FLT User Manual

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SAFETY PRACTICES

WARNING

!


The velocity fuse (VF) must be properly installed!
The VF is attached
to the elbow fitting in the rod port of the cylinder. If the VF is installed
improperly, it will not lock up in the event of a catastrophic hydraulic line
break!

WARNING

!


Do not over travel!
Mechanical stops must be in place to prevent the
carriage from over traveling, which could create a very dangerous
condition!

CAUTION!


Do not run carriage until pressure switch is set!
If the electrical work is
not complete, do not run the carriage all the way to the top until the limits
are set.

CAUTION!


Use appropriate fluids!
Do not use automatic transmission fluid (ATF),
hydraulic jack oil, hydraulic fluids, or brake fluids in the power unit or hosing
system.

CAUTION!


Keep power unit filled!
Do not run the hydraulic power unit dry. Damage
to the pump and motor may result.

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