Southworth Products Corporation. The PLM 250 is fitted with an identification plate located on the central cross member at the base of the actuator. The identification plate is stamped with the model number, capacity and serial number;...
PLM 250 SAFETY The safety of all persons operating, maintaining, repairing, or in the vicinity of the PLM 250 is of paramount concern to Southworth. Therefore, throughout this manual, Southworth has identified certain hazards which may occur in the use of the PLM 250 and provided appropriate instructions or precautions which should be taken to avoid these hazards.
Owner’s Manual SOUTHWORTH UNPACKING AND SET-UP OF THE PLM 250 Cut the banding straps and remove the PLM 250 from the box. (Make sure all of the parts are included before the box is discarded. Figure 1.) when such hazards exist.
Hand Control Figure 1. PLM 250 Handle Platform and Frame Control Box Battery Pack Center Pivot Power Lead Actuator Rollers Lockwasher and Nut Brake Caster Bottom Pivot Lockwasher and Nut Direction Lock Caster 6 PLM 250 — ELEVATING POWERED HELPER...
DIRECTION LOCK The direction lock prevents the caster from swiveling but allows the caster to roll as usual. Use it when pushing the PLM 250 in Figure 2. a straight line to provide greater stability. PLM 250 Pinch Points...
BATTERY BATTERY LIFE The PLM 250 is supplied with a 24 volt battery pack which snaps The life of the battery is determined on the amount of usage easily on to the control box. This allows for a quick exchange between charging.
ACTUATOR 250 contains an overload protection device that may cut power The PLM 250’s actuator is one of its best features. You can to the unit if overloaded. If this occurs, make sure that the PLM hardly tell it’s running because of its low noise level that’s below 250 is not loaded beyond its capacity.
Check all welds, making sure they are intact, no cracks or broken spots. TROUBLE SHOOTING Turn the PLM 250 on its side and check that the caster bolts are tight. If the caster with the direction lock requires The PLM 250 should provide years of trouble-free service.
SOUTHWORTH Ordering Replacement Parts Southworth has carefully chosen the components in your unit to be the best available for the purpose. Replacement parts should be identical to the original equipment. Southworth will not be re- sponsible for equipment failures resulting from the use of incorrect replacement parts or from unauthorized modifications to the machine.
If a customer wishes to return a Southworth product, the first step in the process is to request an RMA number from the Customer Service Department. This request must be made on or before the thirtieth (30th) calendar day following the date of Southworth’s invoice for the merchandise being returned.
Products Corp’s discretion. This is buyer’s sole remedy. Except as stated herein, Southworth Products Corp will not be liable for any loss, injury or damage to persons or property, nor for direct, indirect, or consequential damage of any kind, resulting from failure or defective operation of said product.
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