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Rotary AR43-5MB Operating And Maintenance Manual

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SM40, SM40-47BMW,SM40LT,
© Rotary Lift, 03/2013
4-Post Lift
AR43-5MB,
SM55-M51VAS, SM60
CO6941.3
LP20100
OM20121 Rev.D 03/2013
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  • Page 1 4-Post Lift AR43-5MB, SM40, SM40-47BMW,SM40LT, SM55-M51VAS, SM60 © Rotary Lift, 03/2013 CO6941.3 LP20100 OM20121 Rev.D 03/2013...
  • Page 3 Unauthorised modifications or changes to this machine invalidate this Declaration. We hereby declare that the machine described below, Product designation: 4-post lift Series/type designation: Load capacity 4000 kg SM40-47, SM40-51, SM40AT-47, SM40AT-51, AR43-5MB, SM40-47BMW Load capacity 5500 kg SM55-M51 VAS Load capacity 6000 kg SM60-51, SM60-55, SM60AT-51, SM60AT-55...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..........1 6.2 Leveling the rolling jacks ...... 22 1.1 About this operating manual ....1 6.3 Emergency manual function ....22 1.2 Warning and information symbols ..1 Technical data ..........24 1.3 Intended use .......... 2 Cleaning ............
  • Page 6 ANNEX  SM40-47, SM40-47BMW und SM40-51: Pneumatic circuit diagram, wiring diagrams, hydraulic circuit diagram, spare parts lists  SM55-M51 VAS, AR43-5MB, SM60-51 and SM60-55: Pneumatic circuit diagram, wiring diagrams, hydraulic circuit diagram, spare parts lists  SM40LT-47and SM40LT-51: Pneumatic circuit diagram, wiring diagrams, hydraulic circuit diagram, spare parts lists ...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Non-compliance may lead to minor  CAUTION or moderate injury. This operating manual provides information on the post lifts SM40, SM55M51 VAS, SM60, AR43-5MB and the SM40LT variant with rolling Damage to property ATTENTION jacks. Potentially hazardous situation.  Non-compliance may lead to dam- Make sure that you have read and under- age to property.

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    1. Introduction  Lifting loads not listed in Chapter 1.3. 1.3 Intended use  Lifting vehicles containing hazardous goods.  The post lift may only be used: Operating outdoors or in workshops at risk from  fire or explosion. In indoor areas for lifting unoccupied motor vehi- ...

  • Page 9: Safety

    2. Safety  For lifts with rolling jacks: Safety Always lift the vehicle with the rolling jack on the pick-up points approved by the vehicle manufac- turer. Lift it for a short distance and check that the 2.1 Operators pick-up points are secure. Only then can the ve- The post lift may only be operated without supervi- hicle be moved to the required height.

  • Page 10: Permitted Axle Loads And Weight Distribution

    F2 = max. 1330 kg ● Rolling jack front max. 3/5: F1: 1800 kg back max.2/5: F2: 1200 kg Figure 2: SM40, AR43-5MB, SM55M51 VAS or SM60 Load capacity ● AR43-5MB 4000 kg ● SM40, SM40-47 BMW 4000 kg ●...

  • Page 11: Ban On Unauthorized Modifications Or Alterations

    2. Safety 2.4 Ban on unauthorized modifications 2.6 Maintenance contractors, installa- or alterations tion staff  Unauthorized modifications and alterations to the Maintenance, servicing and installation work may post lift are not permitted for safety reasons. only be done by companies or specialists authorized ...

  • Page 12: Safety Inspections By Competent Persons

    2. Safety 2.7 Safety inspections by competent persons Safety inspections must be carried out to guarantee the safety of lifts. Safety inspections should be carried out in the fol- lowing cases:  Before initial operation, after initial installation. Use the form "Initial safety inspection before in- stallation“.

  • Page 13: The 4-Post Lift

    3. The 4-Post Lift The 4-Post Lift 3.2 General workflow  After determining the vehicle data and aligning the runways, the vehicle is driven onto the main 3.1 Overview of parts lift and secured against rolling. Figure 4: Example of a 4-post lift ...

  • Page 14: Work Area, Danger Zones

    3. The 4-Post Lift 3.3 Work area, danger zones 3.4 Safety mechanisms Figure 5: Work area, danger zones See figures 6 ... 15 Control area Safety mechanisms protect both Work area and danger zone people and lift. They must not be Vehicle overhang disabled! WARNING...
  • Page 15 3. The 4-Post Lift Buzzer Acoustic alarm. Sounds: ● When lowering the main lift < 120 mm (foot protection). ● When lowering the rolling jacks (hand and finger protection). ● When troubleshooting (lifting/lowering using the override switch, for height equalizing or during emergency manual lowering).
  • Page 16 3. The 4-Post Lift Pressure control valve The pressure control valve (arrow) is factory set to ca. 210 bar. Prevents a sudden lowering of the lift in the event of a leak in the hydraulic hose (lowering speed = max. 1.5 x default speed). Lowering valve (emergency release) and emergency manual valves ●...
  • Page 17 3. The 4-Post Lift Photo sensor for rolling jack runways: Guards against height differences of > 50 mm between the runways Stops the lowering or lifting process if the dif- ference in height between the two runways is greater than 50 mm. 10 Rolling jack warning stripes (yellow-black) Warning stripes on the rolling jack scissors.

  • Page 18: Control Unit

    3. The 4-Post Lift 3.5 Control unit All movement of the lift stops immediately when you release a pressed button. Figure 16: Control unit in the lift column Selector, only for SM40LT variant with rolling jack: ● Left setting: Main lift active ●...

  • Page 19: Operation

    4. Operation 4.1 Emergency stop Operation To perform an emergency stop, set the main switch to OFF ("OFF“setting). The main lift or Risk of injury when lowering the load onto objects below the lift or the rolling jack stops immediately. the vehicle.

  • Page 20: Driving On

    4. Operation 4.4 Driving on 4.5 Lifting/lowering Risk of injury in the post lift zone. DANGER  Do not put people at risk when the lift or rolling jack moves.  Always monitor the danger zones when lifting or lowering. ...

  • Page 21: Drive Off

    4. Operation Raising the lift Set the selector to the left (main lift). Lowering the main lift or rolling jack Lift the main lift slightly with the UP button. Remove all objects in the lift and rolling jack zone, in particular under the lift and rolling jacks. Check the steadiness and pick-up stability of the vehicle.

  • Page 22: Problems, Causes, Actions

    5. Problems, causes, actions Problems, causes, actions The following lists contain information on potential problems, their causes, and actions to rectify the fault. Repairs to safety mechanisms on the lift may If the lift is out of order for long periods, carry richtungen only be carried out by authorized out the following steps: maintenance contractors (component persons).
  • Page 23 5. Problems, causes, actions Problem Possible cause Actions  Control unit does not work. A Runways misaligned. Misa- Consult maintenance contractors buzzer sounds. lignment protection activated. (Chapter 6. Authorized lowering).  Lowering process stops abrupt- Cable too slack. Switch main switch to "OFF“ and ...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting By Authorized Maintenance Contractors

    5. Problems, causes, actions 5.2 Troubleshooting by authorized maintenance contractors Problem Possible cause Actions  Runways misaligned. Misa- Control unit does not work. Lower the lift or rolling jack, lignment protection activated. Chapter 6. Authorized lowering. A buzzer sounds.  The main lift does not react Cable too slack or damaged.
  • Page 25 5. Problems, causes, actions Problem Possible cause Actions  Air has mixed with oil Lift speed Depending on cause: ● or is being sucked in. too low. Change oil ( Chapter 9.4).  ● Tighten fittings on suction pipe. Hydraulic hose is loose. ●...
  • Page 26 5. Problems, causes, actions Problem Possible cause Actions  Locking latches not latching or Compressed air supply inter- Check locking mechanism, repair cannot be released. rupted. if necessary.  Faulty control valve for air supply.  Locking mechanism is jammed. ...

  • Page 27: Authorized Lowering

    6. Authorized lowering Authorized lowering Only by authorized competent per- sons Risk of injury in the case of incor- rect behavior. Only authorized competent persons may lower lifts WARNING as described below.  Cordon off the danger zone, prevent access by all persons.

  • Page 28: Leveling The Rolling Jacks

    6. Authorized lowering 6.2 Leveling the rolling jacks 6.3 Emergency manual function Even if the post lift fails totally, the vehicle can be Risk of injury due to height differ- lowered, for example by disconnecting the power ence in the runways when the lift is supply.
  • Page 29 6. Authorized lowering Release the air cylinders on all 4 lift columns Repeat the process until the main lift has been with the release pins. Then turn the brass lowered completely to the floor. screw again to the left. The lift drops back into Turn the brass screw to the right as far as it will the next lock position.

  • Page 30: Technical Data

    A Load capacity (without condensation, at 20 °C) Lift 4000 kg 6000 kg Rolling jack 3000 kg B Stroke SM55-M51/ AR43-5MB 1943 mm 1890 mm 1890 mm 1943 mm SM40-47BMW 1750 mm SM40-47 / SM60-51 1750 mm SM40-51 / SM60-55...

  • Page 31: Cleaning

    8. Cleaning Cleaning  Only clean the lift when not loaded (without vehi- cle).  Clean main lift, rolling jack and all work areas daily. In doing so, always keep all post lift com- ponents clean. If the lift is in a particularly dirty environ- ment, clean accordingly more frequently.

  • Page 32: Maintenance And Repair

    9. Maintenance and repair ● Mineral-oil-based hydraulic oil is combustible Maintenance and repair and a water pollutant. It must only be used in conjunction with the relevant safety data sheet and if all specified measures contained therein Inadequate maintenance and repair are implemented.

  • Page 33: Maintenance Work

    9. Maintenance and repair chocks are damaged or show signs of wear. 9.3 Maintenance work Replace damaged or worn parts. Check the function of the locking latches on the Potential crushing and shearing main lift (visual inspection). To do so, lock the hazard to limbs caused by uncon- main lift in the locking latches then raise and trolled lowering motion.
  • Page 34 9. Maintenance and repair Test the buzzer ( Chapter 3.4, Pos. 1). A buzzer must also sound when lowering in the foot protection zone. If the buzzer is faulty the post lift must not be operated. Rev. D 2013_03_en...
  • Page 35 9. Maintenance and repair Monthly maintenance Turn the main switch to OFF ("OFF“ setting) and lock with a padlock. Check whether the runways and rolling jacks are horizontally aligned during lifting and lower- ing and move up and down. Re-adjust stretched cables (Chapter 13.

  • Page 36: Approved Hydraulic Oils

    9. Maintenance and repair Annual maintenance 9.4 Approved hydraulic oils Turn the main switch off (Position "OFF“) and lock with padlock. Important information  Lubricate cross beam cable sheaves with Only use hydraulic oils in accordance with DIN grease (Consistency classification II). 51524 for the hydraulic system.

  • Page 37: Check, Refill, Change The Hydraulic Oil

    Maximum capacity of empty tank is 11 liters. Screw on the tank cap so that the tank is On the , AR43-5MB, SM55-M51VAS or SM60, properly sealed. bleed the main cylinder. On the SM40LT vari- ant, bleed all 3 hydraulic cylinders.

  • Page 38: Repair Work (Repairs)

    9. Maintenance and repair Changing the cylinder 9.6 Repair work Lower the post lift into a suitable position until all (Repairs) 4 latches are completely latched in the latch bars. If repairs are carried out incorrect- Check the latching (visual inspection). ly, they may cause serious injury All 4 latches must be 100 % latched and the ca- and also lead to damage to proper-...
  • Page 39 9. Maintenance and repair Replace cables/cable sheaves  Damaged cables must be replaced promptly.  If cables / cable sheaves are damaged, inform maintenance contractors and customer ser- vice immediately.  Always replace all cables together as a set.  If the cable is too slackChapter 13.

  • Page 41: Transport, Storage

    10. Transport, Storage Base unit Centre of gravity in the middle 1 Lift column 2 Drive-on ramp 3 Cross beams 4 Lift column with control unit 5 Tracks Arrows Fittings (Transport locks) Lift components may be damaged ATTENTION if offloaded incorrectly. 10.

  • Page 42: Offloading

    10. Transport, Storage 10.2 Offloading 10.3 Storage Inspect the shipment for any shipping or Lift components must always be stored in a dry transport damage. Immediately report any dam- place (no corrosion protection). age to your supervisor and to the transport firm. Recommended Storage Conditions ...

  • Page 43: Assembly

    11. Assembly 11.2 Quick assembly instructions 11. Assembly The lift components are already pre- Incorrect installation work may assembled ex works. When assembling these lead to serious injury and material must simply be joined together, electric, damage. A safety risk as well as a pneumatic, and hydraulic lines must be GEFAHR risk of fatal injury exists during...

  • Page 44: Site Specifications

    11. Assembly 11.3 Site specifications  Runways must be fitted straight and level. Height  The post lift may only be installed above ground tolerance ± 5 mm, max. difference between di- and indoors. agonals 6 mm.  Refer to the building plans when selecting a site. Tighter tolerances are defined for the optional ...

  • Page 45: Prepare The Runways

    11. Assembly 11.5 Prepare the runways Cables and sheaves are prefitted in the run- ways and secured by transport locks. The runways can be fitted with the approach area on the left or right. Always attach the fixed runway to the lift col- umn with the control unit.
  • Page 46 11. Assembly On each axle (4), pull out the cross beam cable sheave (5), disassemble the two distance sleeves (3) and take out the cable sheave (5). Route the cable assembly with the electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines through the fit- ting (Fig.

  • Page 47: Set Up The Cables

    11. Assembly Fit the cross beam cable sheaves ( Fig. 30 and 33). To do so, insert the cable sheave and the two distance sleeves into the cross beam for each cross beam. Slide the greased axle into the side and secure the guide. 11.8 Fasten the runways to the cross beams Connect the pneumatic lines of the adjustable...

  • Page 48: Insert The Latch Bars

    11. Assembly Fit the two runways to the cross beams with the supplied M10 bolts ( Fig. 39). 11.10 Assemble the lift column Tightening torque table in Nm where = 0,12 Proceed as follows on all 4 lift columns. Thread Property class Make sure the lift column with the control unit is correctly positioned.
  • Page 49 11. Assembly cross beams leaving a 1 mm gap and align pre- cisely using a spirit level. Rev.D 2013_03_en...

  • Page 50: Attach The Latch Bars And Cables

    11. Assembly Fit the 4 lift columns onto the shims with ap- proved nuts and bolt locking devices. Select the tightening torque according to the bolt manufac- turer’s specifications. Also consider the on-site conditions. Risk of fatal injury if lift columns are not secured properly.

  • Page 51: Attach The Flexible Hose

    11. Assembly Insert the supplied threaded pins (2) from above 11.13 Assemble the hydraulics module through the top plate of the lift column and at-  tach using 2 lock nuts (1) with washers for each Only qualified staff with specialist knowledge and pin (...
  • Page 52 SM40LT with 2 emergency manual valves metallic fittings for main lift black fittings for rolling jacks ● SM40, AR43-5MB, SM55-M51VAS and SM60 with 1 emergency manual valve Open the tank cap and fill the tank with 11 liters of hydraulic oil. For approved hydraulic oil types, seeChapter 9.4.

  • Page 53: Electrical Connections

    12. Electrical connections 12.2 Connect the lift power supply 12. Electrical connections Risk of electrocution. Faulty elec- trical work may lead to critical inju- ry and also to damage to property. DANGER  Always follow the instructions below.  Proper installation and commissioning must be documented in the inspection logbook.
  • Page 54 12. Electrical connections Remove the motor connection box cover and route a 5-core power cable through the cable gland into the connection box accordingly. Route 2-core thermal contact switch power ca- bles (Fig. 52) accordingly through the cable gland into the connection box and connect them (circuit diagram in annex).

  • Page 55: Commissioning

    13. Commissioning Test the "Anti-Misalignment“ on the rolling jacks 13. Commissioning Raise the rolling jacks with the Up button. Mask the photosensors between the runways. 13.1 Test the pneumatic and hydraulic Push the Down button (whilst turning the selec- system tor to main lift and rolling jack respectively).

  • Page 56: Align The Rolling Jacks

    13. Commissioning 13.3 Align the rolling jacks Fine adjustments to the latch bars and cables Ensure that no vehicle is on the lift or the rolling Ensure that no vehicle is on the lift or the rolling jacks (lift is unloaded). jacks (lift is unloaded).
  • Page 57 13. Commissioning ± 1 mm and diagonal tolerances of ± 2 mm. Tighten the adjusting nuts (1) of the 4 lift col- umns (lock them). Then secure the lock nut at the top (Fig. 57, Pos. 8.) Tension the threaded sleeves (4) of the cables (5) on the 4 lift columns slightly.

  • Page 58: Wheel Alignment Kit Ak

    Remove the base plate on the drive-off side 14. Wheel alignment kit AK... (op- (automatic ramp chock end). tional) 14.1 Supplied parts Wheel alignment Kit for post lift types SM40, , AR43-5MB, SM55-M51VAS SM40LT, and SM60, consisting of (2 parts of each):  Adjustable filler plate ...

  • Page 59: Adjustment Work

    14. Wheel alignment kit AK... (optional) Drive the vehicle onto the lift so that the front 14.3 Adjustment work wheels stand on the turning radius gauge and the rear wheels on the slip plate. The vehicle must come to a halt virtually cen- tered on the lift in the direction of motion.
  • Page 60 14. Wheel alignment kit AK... (optional) Then lift the runways when loaded with the ve- hicle to the desired working height and lower in- to the four latch bars with the Lock button. Make a note of the 4 measurements of the wheel footprint at this height.

  • Page 61: Disassembly

    15. Disassembly 15. Disassembly 16. Disposal  Disassembly work may only be carried out by authorized qualified staff. 16.1 Environmental procedures for dis-  Only qualified electricians may work on the elec- posal trics.  Prevent environmental hazards.  Only trained persons with specialist knowledge ...
  • Page 62 Rev. D 2013_03_en...
  • Page 64 BlitzRotary GmbH Tel +49.771.9233.0 USA: +1.812.273.1622 (Headquarter) Hüfinger Straße 55 Fax +49.771.9233.99 Canada: +1.905.812.9920 D-78199 Bräunlingen info@blitzrotary.com United Kingdom: +44.178.747.7711 www.blitzrotary.com Australasia: +60.3.7660.0285...

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