Installation; Unpacking And Handling The Lifting Column - stertil-KONI ST 1055 Installation, Operation & Service Manual

4.

INSTALLATION

Remark: Only move the lifting column with the correct type of lifting equipment.
Only raise the lifting column at the correct points. Damage to lifting column and/or injury to
persons may occur if the lifting column is not moved in the correct manner.
4.1

UNPACKING AND HANDLING THE LIFTING COLUMN

1. Transport the lifting column to the place of use.
2. Remove the cover from the crate or, when using a stand, remove the straps.
Remark: Do not stand under the lifting column when it is suspended from the lifting equipment. If it falls it
will cause serious injury.
3. Fasten a sling with a hoisting capacity of at least 480 kg (1065 lbs) around the lifting column and lift the
column from the crate (see fig. 4.1).
4. Carefully lower the lifting column to the floor.
5. Attach a hook to the lifting lug at the top of the column.
6. Lift the column to the upright position.
7. Remove the hook from the lifting lug.
8. Remove the cover from the hydraulic unit
Remove the plug from the fill opening and install the breather cap. Install the cover on the hydraulic unit.
9. Check for oil leakage.
10. Repeat the procedure for each column.
Fig 4.1
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