Autoquip PLTC DOCK LIFT - Manual (Page 27)

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FLOOR INSTALLATION (Reference Figures 13 and 14)
Floor installation procedures are the same as for pit installation instructions. The
following considerations must be made for floor installation:
1.
The surface area where the lift will be set must be flat and level and be of sound
concrete of sufficient thickness to support the lift while loaded at full capacity.
2.
In order to run hose to the lift cylinders from a remote power unit without having
to route the hose under the base frame, all 8” lowered height PLT models have
been provided with the necessary fittings to do so. Simply thread one end of the
ship-loose, high pressure pipe nipple to the 1/2" NPT Tee located in the base
frame, and thread the ship-loose, high-pressure hydraulic elbow fitting to the
other end of the nipple and through the notched area of the platform bevel toe
guards as shown. The 1/2" NPT pipe plug may have to be relocated as shown.
Hydraulic lines must be protected or placed in a way that they are free from
possible damage.
NOTE: Use pipe dope at all connections – DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE.
3.
Bumper posts are recommended to protect the lift from horizontal forces when in
the raised and lowered position.
4.
The base of the lift must be lagged down in the holes provided. Lag bolts should
be able to withstand 2000 lbs. minimum upward pull at each corner.
5.
Shims and/or grout may be required to insure support of the entire base frame
and platform support members. DO NOT “spot” shim! Shims and/or grout must
be able to support the lift while loaded at full capacity.
6.
Optional floor ramps are available. Consult a local Autoquip dealer.
Figure 13: Pipe Nipple Installation for 8” Lowered Height
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS