Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FLT - Manual (Page 27)

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INSTALLER GUIDELINES/RESPONSIBILITIES
C. All electrical work must meet the requirements of ASME B20.1 as well as all state
and local codes.
D. Make sure that only qualified electricians perform all wiring and that they are familiar
with the electrical drawings shipped with the equipment.
E. Do not operate the lift until the carriage is leveled and the guide beams are plumbed
and secure.
F. Never operate the lift by “manualling” the electrical controls (using the contactors
located inside the control panel). All safety devices are by-passed in this mode of
operation and lift damage or severe personal injury could result.
G. Do not operate the lift using the operator pushbuttons prior to having all safety
devices and/or gate interlocks wired and in the circuit. Never by-pass any safety
device and/or interlock.
H. Operator pushbutton stations must not be operable from the carriage with the gate(s)
or door(s) closed, or must be located at least 6 feet away from the carriage platform.
I. Per OSHA requirements, the control panel must be mounted in a location that is
visible from the lift.
J. Always follow OSHA lock-out, tag-out procedures when the lift being maintained,
serviced, or inspected.
8. PERSONNEL & EQUIPMENT SAFETIES
A. ASME B20.1 requires that all VRC installations be completely guarded to prevent
injury from inadvertent contact with the lift or its load. ASME also requires that doors
or gates at all unloading stations be interlocked so that these doors can only be
opened when the lift carriage is stopped at that level & that the carriage is incapable
of being operated or moved so long as these doors or gates remain open. It is the
responsibility of the installer to ensure that the installation meet these requirements,
regardless of who (manufacturer, customer, architect, general contractor, etc.)
provides the doors/gates and means of enclosure. Consult the manufacturer
whenever there is a question as to whether or not the gate & enclosure installation
meets ASME B20.1.
B. Where the application requires personnel to walk onto the carriage in the raised
position, the installer must ensure that the carriage is adequately provided with
railings, guards, and snap chains that are a minimum of 42” high.