Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FLHC - Manual (Page 36)

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B. CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY (Refer to Figure 17)
Items needed:
Qty
Description
1 Carriage Weldment (pre-drilled)
varies Handrails or Expanded Metal Side Guards
1 End Rail (when ordered – for “C” load pattern)
1-2 Snap Chains – lengths vary with platform width
2 Rubber Stop Bars, 2” x 5-5/8”L
4 1/4" grade 5 Hex Head Cap Screws, Nuts, Flat & Lock Washers
1. Attach handrails or side guard panels by positioning as shown in Fig. 17 and/or the
General Arrangement drawing, and welding into place with a minimum 1/4" fillet, 2” on
10”. Grind welds and touch up the paint where necessary.
2. Attach snap chain(s) across open operating ends by using the repair link to
permanently attach one end of the snap chain assembly to the open link welded to
the handrail.
3. Attach the rubber stop bars to the top of the overhead channel as shown in Fig. 17
using the 1/4" grade 5 bolts, nuts, flat and lock washers provided. Torque to 26 ft.
lbs.
4. Set the carriage into the lower level position as shown on the General Arrangement
(GA) Drawing. The center of the carriage must be aligned with the “B” mark (refer to
Figure 16). The carriage must be set level on the floor, shimming may be required.
5. For Pit Mounted Lifts - the pit has been poured 1/2" – 3/4" deeper than the total
thickness of the carriage platform for shim and grout as required.
6. For Through-Floor or Shaft Installations – when clearances are tight, you may choose
to position the carriage after the beams have been assembled and raised into place.
For these installations, refer to Figure 18 to see how to properly lay out and locate
the beams prior to setting the carriage.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS