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Powermate ALUMINUM L Series Operating Manual

Powermate ALUMINUM L Series Operating Manual

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For Serial Numbers 43600 and higher.
PN 011900 Rev.J
T20-010.14
PN 310570 Rev.J
Eng. 12/ 09/ 20

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  • Page 1 For Serial Numbers 43600 and higher. PN 011900 Rev.J T20-010.14 PN 310570 Rev.J Eng. 12/ 09/ 20...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    L-Series PowerMate Charging Instruction......3.02 Loading Instruction..............3.03 Vehicle Loading............... 3.04 Stairclimbing................3.05 Storage Procedure and Battery Care........Section 4 - L-Series PowerMate Component Identification Model L-1 Exploded View............4.01 4.03 Screw Assembly L-1..............4.04 Screw Assembly L-2..............Brake Assembly Kit..............4.05 Bearing Override Kit..............
  • Page 3 Read the Operating Manual completely. Only competent, trained operators may use this equipment. Training is essential to understanding all the features and capabilities of your PowerMate, and ensure good safe work practices.   Training courses are available through L P INTERNATIONAL INC., please call 1-800-697-6283 PN 011100 Rev.E...

  • Page 4: Delivery And Warranty Registration

    If required, make note of any deficiencies on the Delivery Acceptance Form. Registering your unit for the Warranty can be done online at www.powermate.info. Click on Service, fill in the required fields under Warranty and click Send Now.

  • Page 5: Operator Training Guideline

    Operation Manual OPERATOR TRAINING   ® The PowerMate L-Series Model has been tested and inspected by both the manufacturer and the distributor to ensure the quality of manufacture and operation. The equipment is delivered by the distributor, fully assembled and ready for use.

  • Page 6: Section 2 - Safety

    Safety of the operator and surrounding environment must be considered at all times. ® To that end, safety labelling on the PowerMate must be maintained to provide legible safety information. Clean the labels with soap and water. Do not use solvent-based cleaners because they may damage the labels.
  • Page 7 ® PowerMate Operation Manual MANDATORY SAFETY LABEL PLACEMENT ® Standard L-1/L-2 PowerMate Units   NOTE: Model L-1 shown. PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 055840C DECAL LS DISTRIBUTED BY LP 055870/80 DECAL LS MAINTENANCE L-1/L-2 055830A DECAL LS LOAD DOWN/UP...

  • Page 8: Mandatory Safety Decal Placement

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual MANDATORY SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT For ® L-1/L-2 PowerMate Units With Battery Switch   NOTE: Model L-1 shown. PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 055850A DECAL LS ON/OFF 055820C DECAL LS CHARGER PLUG 055870/80 DECAL LS MAINTENANCE L-1/L-2...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Do not operate the equipment when using alcohol or taking medication that will affect your physical performance or judgement. ® Do not eat or drink during the operation of PowerMate equipment. ® Stay alert when operating PowerMate equipment.

  • Page 10: Safety Inspection

    Always use the recommended number of operators for a load. ® Check the work site. Inspect the area to be traversed with the PowerMate unit. Avoid debris, rough surfaces, pot holes, bumps, steep grades, etc. Avoid spills of any kind, slippery surfaces, soft ground, and standing water.

  • Page 11: Loading Safety

    LOADING SAFETY   ® CAUTION: Never lift a load that is over the rated capacity of the PowerMate unit. Estimate the weight and center of gravity position of the load and refer to the unit Load Capacity Chart to ensure the load is within the loading envelope. The capacity may be limited by the weight and strength of the operator(s).

  • Page 12: Battery Safety

    (foot) with the ground to act as a brake. Do not allow ® the loaded PowerMate to attain an un-controllable speed. When moving a ®...
  • Page 13 ® CAUTION: Only use the supplied charger on PowerMate products. The charger units supplied by L P International are internally protected against battery polarity reversal and overload. This limits potential damage to the charger. However, the charger does not protect against shorting or overload of external wiring or of the battery being ®...
  • Page 14 CHARGING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued   ® CAUTION: Do not operate the PowerMate unit while connected to the charger. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in anyway.

  • Page 15: L-Series Powermate Charging Instruction

      1. Provide electrical power to the Battery Charger being used. 2. De-activate the PowerMate by depressing the Circuit Breaker Pedal located on top of the Battery Box, moving the Circuit Breaker Toggle to the down (off) position. Move the Control Toggle Switch to the "O"(Off) position.

  • Page 16: Loading Instruction

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual ® L-1 POWERMATE LOADING INSTRUCTIONS   After establishing the weight of your load SAFE LOAD LIMITS (300) (300) FOR ONE OPERATOR and its center of gravity, refer to the load drawings to determine: (159) (91) (159)
  • Page 17 3. Push the "LOAD UP" button and raise the toeplate/load to the vehicle floor as shown in "C". When the load is in the retracted position, ® as shown in "D", the PowerMate can be positioned anywhere on the vehicle bed.   Unloading from a Vehicle  ...
  • Page 18   Repeat the above steps 2 and 3, until the bottom of ® the stairs are reached. Note: The PowerMate can be "parked" on the stairs in a balance position spanning two steps, at any interval as shown in "D".
  • Page 19 ® PowerMate Operation Manual STORAGE PROCEDURE   If the equipment is not to be used for an extended period of time (over 3 months) then the following storage procedure should be completed by a knowledgeable service person.   1. Remove the drive screw guard (if installed). Extend the main frames fully.
  • Page 20 ® PowerMate Operation Manual   PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 310050A HANDLE HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY L-1 055310A HANDLE GRIP LS 051360A SWITCH TOGGLE SPST 110055E HANDLE HOUSING COVER 050210A SWITCH PUSH BUTTON 2 TERMINAL 052200A PLUG NYLON BLACK 1/2"HOLE 110110G...
  • Page 21 ® PowerMate Operation Manual   PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 310050A HANDLE HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY L-1 055310A HANDLE GRIP LS 051360A SWITCH TOGGLE SPST 110055E HANDLE HOUSING COVER 050210A SWITCH PUSH BUTTON 2 TERMINAL 052200A PLUG NYLON BLACK 1/2"HOLE 310275A SCREW GUARD L-1 PF 6.10...

  • Page 22: Screw Assembly

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual   Note: Concave side towards Ballnut Bracket. PARTS LIST Pin Brake Washer(6) to Drive Screw(20) with Roll Pin(7). PART ITEM DESCRIPTION DETAIL A 181450B BRAKE CAP LV-7 050840B WASHER THRUST BRONZE .060 050052A WASHER DISC SPRING .500"x 1.100"Dia.

  • Page 23: Screw Assembly

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual   Concave side towards Ballnut Bracket. PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION Pin Brake Washer(6)to Drive DETAIL A Screw(20) with Roll Pin(7). 181450B BRAKE CAP LV-7 050840B WASHER THRUST BRONZE .060 050052A WASHER DISC SPRING .500"x 1.100"Dia.

  • Page 24: Brake Assembly Kit

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 050120A BEARING THRUST STEEL 050800C BRAKE SPRING 050810A WASHER THRUST STEEL 1/2"x .030 050820F WASHER TOP BRAKE DRIVE 050840A WASHER THRUST BRONZE .060 050850B WASHER BOTTOM BRAKE DRIVE 050920A WASHER THRUST STEEL 1/2"x .060 051680A ROLL PIN SPIROL 3/16"x 1 1/8"...

  • Page 25: Bearing Override Kit

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 050040A WASHER 5/8"PLATE ZINC 050120A BEARING THRUST STEEL 050830B WASHER DISC SPRING 5/8" 050920A WASHER THRUST STEEL 1/2"x .060 100700A URETHANE BUMPER 1/2"L x 5/8"ID BEARING OVERRIDE KIT (as it is packaged)

  • Page 26: Maintenance After Every Year Of Operation

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual MAINTENANCE AFTER EVERY YEAR OF OPERATION   This equipment is designed for use as a heavy duty lifting device. To ensure operator safety and continuing trouble free operation, have the equipment thoroughly checked by a trained and competent service person at least once a year. This maintenance should be performed using the following procedure.
  • Page 27 ® PowerMate Operation Manual MAINTENANCE AFTER EVERY YEAR OF OPERATION continued   12. Reassemble the drivescrew assembly and electric motor in the equipment as outlined elsewhere in this manual. 13. Replace the 2 rubber grips on the heelplate of the outer frame.
  • Page 28 ® PowerMate Operation Manual Procedure for Repairing the L-Series Drive Screw Assembly NOTE: Read all instructions carefully before attempting to make repairs to any part of the drive screw assembly. Refer to the Screw Assembly Drawing. For this procedure, it will be necessary to remove any accessories like an extended toeplate, screw guard, strapbars, etc.

  • Page 29: Ballnut Removal And Replacement

    PowerMate Operation Manual BALLNUT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE: CAUTION: Once the tie wrap is 1. To begin, the screw assembly must be removed from the unit. removed, do not allow Follow the procedure for Drive Screw removal and replacement. the ballnut to disengage 2.

  • Page 30: Installation Of Sealed Batteries

    Provincial, and Federal/National regulations applicable to end-of-life characteristics will be BATTERY PACK the responsibility of the end-user.   PN 316054 INSTALLATION OF SEALED BATTERIES IN POWERMATE L-SERIES REPLACEMENT BATTERY PACK No. 410053 PN 011610 Rev.E Eng. 04/ 25/ 14 5.05...

  • Page 31: Bottom Rubber Guard Replacement

    - Two 2" C-clamps.   1. Extend PowerMate unit approximately 15" and rest the unit face down(wheels up) on a suitable work surface. The floor may also be used. Note: The view above is shown as the toeplate only for clarity.
  • Page 32 ® PowerMate Operation Manual PUSH BUTTON REPLACEMENT L-SERIES   Button Cap Handle Housing Handle removed for clarity. Push Button Switch PN 050210 Typ.2 10-24NC Screws Handle Housing Cover -Typ.2 PROCEDURE: Tools required: Phillips screwdriver, water pump pliers, 1/4"slot screw driver.

  • Page 33: Strapbar Assembly For L-Series

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 310130 STRAP BAR ALUMINUM L-1 L-2 310040 CAM FINAL PAINT 302110 CAM HANDLE FINAL PAINT 050990 SCREW HEXSOC SET 5/16-18 x 5/16 110020D STRAPBAR CONNECTOR LS 050610 NUT 1/4-20 RING LOCK ZINC...

  • Page 34: L-Series Wiring Diagrams

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual ® POWERMATE L-SERIES WIRING DIAGRAM   Stair Climber Stair Climber Load Up Push Load Down Button Switch Push Button Switch PN 050210 PN 050210 Toggle Switch 317221 SPST PN 051360 317221 Stair Climber Motor PN 050860D...
  • Page 35 ® PowerMate Operation Manual ® POWERMATE L-SERIES WIRING DIAGRAM with Battery Switch   Stair Climber Stair Climber POWERMATE Load Up Push Load Down Button Switch Push Button L-SERIES Switch PN 050210 PN 050210 WIRING DIAGRAM Toggle Switch 317221 SPST PN 051360...
  • Page 36 Motor terminals as show.   NOTE: Refer to the Wiring Diagram in the 6. Refer to the L-Series Manual for this PowerMate unit PowerMate L-Series Manual for for the instruction for re-assembly of the Drive Screw your unit to confirm proper hook-up.
  • Page 37 ® PowerMate Operation Manual L - S E R I E S S P E C I F I C A T I O N S A N S I / C S A M o d e l L - 1...

  • Page 38: Section 6 - Specifications

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual STAIR CLIMBER SOLIDSTATE CONTROLLER   The Stair Climber Solid State Controller is a fully solid state Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) controller. Its advanced microprocessor based control implements a state-of the-art power MOSFET motor drive. Advanced features provide improved functionality, smoother operation, reduced mechanical stress, and protects against abuse and system faults. ...

  • Page 39: Battery Specifications

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual ® POWERMATE BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS   dryfit from Sonnenschein. dryfit-the name dryfit technology was invented by that has a Sonnenschein. synonym for a future-oriented battery generation Solid advantages point-by-point: Tested and found to be good! • Maintenance-free Needs no maintenance whatsoever throughout its life.

  • Page 40: Battery Charger Remote Installation

    Determine the position in the vehicle the PowerMate Unit will be using as it's charging station. The Battery Charger should be mounted in a position that will allow visibility of the charger and give easy access for the charger output wire (4 1/2 feet) and charge plug to the PowerMate Unit.
  • Page 41 4. Lower the PowerMate wheels onto the base of the RT Cart. 1. Position RT Cart behind the L-1 PowerMate 3. Position the RT-Cart, using your feet, directly 5. Engage Lock Pins into unit with the Locking Pin Stand-offs located beneath the PowerMate wheels.

  • Page 42: Section 8 - Accessories

    400218 BATTERY CHARGER REMOTE KIT   Our hard-wired MobileCharge 12E smart charging system keeps yout PowerMate charged as it remains in the back Depth 15 inch 38.10 cm of your vehicle. It will never draw draw the vehicle battery Width 38 1/4 inch 97.16 cm...
  • Page 43 ® PowerMate Operation Manual ® PowerMate ACCESSORIES/SPARE PARTS FOR ALUMINUM MODELS   410040 HOT WATER TANK ATTACHMENT 410053 SEALED BATTERY PACK 12V 20Ah     Depth 6" 15.2 cm Width 18 1/4" 46.35 cm Height 4 1/2" 10.79 cm Depth 12 3/4"...

  • Page 44: Warranty

    PowerMate Operation Manual Warranty ® Every PowerMate Safety Moving System supplied by L P INTERNATIONAL INC. including accessories, with the exception of batteries, straps and shear pins is guaranteed against faulty workmanship and defective materials for a period of one year from date of purchase, when given normal use and maintenance in accordance with operation manual.

  • Page 45: Declaration Of Conformity

    L P INTERNATIONAL INC. Box 696, 151 Savannah Oaks Dr Brantford ON CA N3T 5P9 declares that the apparatus: ® PowerMate Model Serial ¹ conforms to the protection requirements of Council directive: 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to machinery directive and electromagnetic compatibility.

  • Page 46: Daily Maintenance Schedule

    ® PowerMate Operation Manual DAILY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE   NOTE: If attempting any service repair work disconnect the battery by depressing the toggle on the circuit breaker.    Inspect unit frame for structural damage.  Inspect wheels and tires. Grease the wheels if required.

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