Direct Lift PP8S - Manual (Page 14)

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: ALWAYS CHOCK WHEELS AND SET PARKING BRAKE BEFORE LIFTING VEHICLE!
Only authorized personnel are to operate lift. Read Operating and safety procedures Manual completely before
operating lift.
• Properly maintain and inspect lift in accordance to owner' manual.
• Do not operate a lift that is damaged or in need of repair.
• Allow only authorized personnel in the lift bay.
• Stay clear of lift when raising or lowering (no riders).
• Keep hands and feet away from pinch points at all times.
• Never override the lift operating and safety controls.
• If a vehicle is suspected of falling, clear area immediately.
• Do not rock vehicle while positioned on lift.
• Always use safety jack stands when removing or installing heavy components.
Vehicle Loading:
• Position vehicle on lift runways by having another person guide you onto the runways. Check for proper
weight distribution (center of gravity should be evenly distributed between columns).
• Set vehicle parking brake and chock tires to prevent vehicle movement.
• Use caution before lifting pickup trucks, suv's and other vehicles. The individual axle weight capacity
should not exceed 1/2 of lift capacity.
• Make sure vehicle is neither front nor rear heavy.
Raising Lift:
• Push up switch to raise lift until platform runways clear floor.
• Stop and check for vehicle movement and vehicle weight distribution. If secure raise to desired height.
• Always lower the lift to the nearest lock position by pressing the lower lever to relieve the hydraulic
pressure and let the latch set tight in a lock position.
• Never work under a lift that is not in the locked position.
Lowering Lift:
• Clear all obstacles from under lift and vehicle, and ensure only lift operator is in the lift area.
• Stay clear of lift and raise the lift off the safety locks.
• Pull safety latch releases and press the lower lever to begin descent.
• Ensure lift is fully lowered, and having another person guide you, carefully unload the lift by driving off of
the lift runways.
CAUTION!
PAY ATTENTION TO THE LOWERING SPEED OF ALL FOUR CORNERS. MAKE SURE THEY ARE MOVING DOWN
AT THE SAME SPEED. STOP LOWERING THE LIFT BY RELEASING THE LOWERING LEVER ON THE POWER UNIT
AND MOVING THE LOCK LEVER TO THE LOCK POSITION IF ANY CORNER STOPS MOVING OR IS SLOWER IN
DESCENT. ALWAYS LOCK THE LIFT BEFORE GOING UNDER THE VEHICLE. NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO GO
UNDER THE LIFT WHEN RAISING OR LOWERING.