Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FLT - Manual (Page 20)

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BLOCKING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING !
Only authorized personnel should perform inspection or maintenance and
service procedures. Unauthorized personnel attempting these procedures
do so at the risk of personal injury or death.
DANGER !
Failure to properly adhere to lift blocking procedures is to risk the sudden
and uncontrolled descent of the lift during maintenance or inspection. A
falling lift can cause severe injury or death.
This procedure describes the only factory-approved method of working under a lift.
Follow these instructions EVERY time you plan to reach or crawl beneath the lift to
perform service or maintenance – no matter how momentary that might be.
If the factory-provided maintenance devices are damaged or missing, stop immediately
and consult the factory for assistance. The manufacturer is not liable for your failure to
use the approved maintenance devices and procedures that have been provided.
Lower the Lift Platform
The safest way to inspect or maintain a VRC unit is with the load removed and the lift
carriage in the fully lowered position. When the carriage is fully lowered it has no
potential to suddenly or unexpectedly shift or drop.
If the lift carriage cannot be lowered by gravity, secure the carriage at its stuck position
before attempting to walk on or under the platform.
DANGER !
Never go under an unsupported platform! To avoid personal injury or
death, always be sure the load has been removed from the platform and
that it has been blocked adequately to prevent shifting or dropping
unexpectedly !