Operating The Lifter - Perkins D6500 Installation & Operational Manual

Operating Instructions
The recommended cycle is 3-4 seconds to travel up and 3-4 seconds to travel down. This cycle time is
based on the safe and smooth movement that the plastic cart can be swung about at without risking
damage to the cart or injury to the operator. Therefore, operating the lifter faster than this time will
void the warranty.
It is recommended that the lifter be visually inspected on a daily basis to ensure that there is
nothing obviously in need of repair. Broken or missing parts/hardware should be attended to
immediately to avoid risk of further damage to the lifter, damage to the cart, or injury to the
operator. Operating a cart lifter that is not properly maintained is hazardous.
Step 1: Bring the TuckAway lifter out of the storage position and into the pick-up position by pulling up
on the hand valve handle until the faceplate is just shy of vertical, to facilitate easy cart engagement.
Step 2: Roll a loaded cart to the lifter and position the upper bar of the cart on the upper saddle of the
lifter or in a position where the lifter will engage the bar once it starts it's motion. (It is not necessary to
lift the cart onto the upper saddle)
Step 3: Look and make sure no one is in the area of the lifter or cart, then operate the hand valve by
pulling up on the handle. The lifter will rotate and engage the cart and raise it to 45 degrees above the
horizon.
Safety Note: The hand valve operates like a deadman switch. Releasing the handle at any time
will stop motion of the lifter. Normal operation may be resumed by operating the handle again.
Step 4: Lower the cart by reversing the hand valve handle (pushing down), until the cart is safely
returned to the ground and the lifter has disengaged the cart.
Step 5: Remove the empty cart and repeat the process as needed.
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Operating the Lifter

800-882-5292 Revised: 5/7/2019
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