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ALL ROUNDER Installation for Molnar INSTALLATION Two Post Hoist (3 Tonne) MF1705-93-OH-3T BASE important procedural note: after installation, please complete the Installer Checklist on page 19 to assist with workshop administration and warranty...
This is owner manual 2 of 4 Installer Checklist As the policy of Molnar Hoists is one of continuous improvement, the manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Information is correct and true at time of printing (July 2012)
Top Pulley Post Cover Bracket Conduit Limit Switch Activating Bar Control-Post Cap Control-Post Non-Control-Post Post Cover Bracket Cover Motor Oil Tank Carriage Wire Rope Split Pin Pivot Pin Pick-Up Pad Base Bolts Anchor Bolts Molnar Hoists All Rounder Installation Parts Glossary...
External circlip pliers > Box cutter > 100mm 16 sleeve anchors (bolts): 20mm ó Black Texta > diameter by a minimum 100mm in length with an M16 thread. N ote depending on the floor condition and the amount of shimming, longer anchors may be required. Note “ 100mm” refers to the length of the sheaf (not the overall length of the bolt) Note Some authorities do not approve expanding type anchorage devices. An assortment of shimming in various thicknesses. ó N ote shimming should be minimum size of 50mm square and either zinc steel or construction grade plastic. Pre Installation Molnar Hoists All Rounder Installation Molnar Hoists All Rounder Installation...
Post bottom 5l Oil pivot pin 4 x Arms (for contents: See Page 14) End Cap Post End Cap top Pulley Pulley Control Post, with carriage (identified by the conduit) Non-Control Post, with carriage Molnar Hoists All Rounder Installation Pre Installation...
Overhead clearance of 4000mm > compacted to 95% Site should have a 600mm walk way around the 25 Mpa concrete > hoist and vehicle. If clearances are not available consult Molnar Hoists for advice. 65mm 100mm 3500 SL81 reinforcement mesh > 2650 Minimum thickness of concrete above mesh = 65mm >...
6 Fit control-post cap to control-post: feed the conduit the hoist. through the top of the control-post cap while sliding the cap onto the control-post. Tuck the conduit into the Do not cut strapping on the control post marked pulley hole to secure during installation. with red and white sticker, this strapping must remain until posts are upright. 8 Lower hoist and carefully remove pallet jack 9 Using the pallet jack or pry bar, carefully separate the posts to create about a 200mm gap between them. 7 Lower to ground and remove the pallet jack. Molnar Hoists All Rounder Installation Installation...
12 Check all base bolts are tight. of an uneven floor surface, a shim may be required under the corner of the base to stabilise the post. 13 Fit 4 x M10 bolts halfway into the side of the control-post. 4 Repeat process for the other post. Slide the motor onto these bolts and tighten (motor 5 Remove the top strapping and block (with red and white mounting holes are elongated to aid fitting). sticker) from around the control-post. 6 Using a spirit level, check each post is vertical on both plains. Adjust by shimming between the base frame and floor as needed. Refer to the diagram below for correct shim points. To level and stabilise posts, shim at the points marked with an X, until gaps are filled. Installation Molnar Hoists All Rounder Installation...
4 Mark the centre point to drill. Using a hammer drill, drill and bolt the two side bolt positions on each post using 20mm sleeve anchors to secure the posts. 3 Reposition the ladder to the non-control- post side and using a spark plug socket (5/8 or 16mm) for reach, secure the top brace using 6 x M10 bolts. Start all 6 bolts before tightening. 4 Repeat the process at the control-post side. To minimise concrete dust contaminating Wire Ropes prior to installation, do not install all anchor bolts at this time Molnar Hoists All Rounder Installation Installation...
It is critical to the operation of the hoist that the cylinder is correctly positioned. Control-post bottom pulley 1 With the control-post carriage on the locks, pull approximately 500mm of Wire Rope length from the bottom pulley slot on the outside of the post. 2 From this position, remove the bottom 2 x M6 bolts from the outside of the post. Installation Molnar Hoists All Rounder Installation...
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8 Reaching inside the post above the twin pulley, pull 2 Feed the Wire Rope through the excess long Wire Rope up pulley assembly. Re-grease the to secure the Wire Rope pulley bush and re-grease spacers into the bottom pulley to re-attach. groove. 3 Slide the pulley back down until 9 Recheck the Wire Rope the pulley lines up with the pin is located in the pulley hole, ensuring the spacers do not correctly and refit the dislodge before refitting the pulley cable retaining bracket. pin and securing the bolt. Check the Then retighten side bolts pulley spins freely. ensuring the bracket sits firmly against the stop. 10 Check the pulley 4 Flip and insert the pulley assembly into the top of the post, with the rotates freely. bracket hook pointing outwards. Molnar Hoists All Rounder Installation Installation...
5 Feed the electrical conduit into the top brace, under the brace lip. 6 Connect each coloured wire to the corresponding wire in the limit switch, using the bullet terminals fitted to the ends. 7 Attach the conduit to limit switch bracket to secure and contain coloured wires. 8 Remove one screw from the top junction box and swing to open. Pull any excess wire into this box until the wiring between the motor and the limit switch is tight. 9 Recheck oil fittings are tight. 10 Fit the lowering handle through the guide bracket located next to Control Button and push up to attach to the LOWERING handle located on the oil tank. Secure with split pin and check the handle is operational (ensuring the LOWERING handle pivots freely and returns when the handle is released). 11 Remove the oil tank cap, insert funnel into the hole and fill with five litres of recommended hydraulic oil. Replace the tank cap once finished. 12 Fit the post cover brackets to the outside of each post, ensuring the bracket lip faces upwards. On the non- control-post, make sure the Wire Rope runs through the bracket cut out. Secure these brackets using the M10 bolts and washers (two of each per side). Molnar Hoists All Rounder Installation Installation...
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4 Fit the limit switch activating bar to the top brace: on the non-control-post side, insert the bar tab into the slot. split maintenance knob grub strike lift sticker plate On the control-post side, slide the two prongs into the corresponding holes on the top brace and secure with speed clips. 2 Layout all four arms ready for pre-assembly. 3 Using 2 x M8 bolts and 2 x M8 spring washers, secure the Arm Lock inside the lifting arm. Hand tighten to firm. 5 Test operation of the two limit switches. 4 Repeat process for all four arms. 5 Raise the carriage to working height. Installation Molnar Hoists All Rounder Installation...
A R M L O C K M A I N T E N A N C E corner). Insert arm in carriage, aligning lock teeth before Daily Inspection Monthly Test and clean inserting the pivot pin, with pinhole facing inwards. The lift rod may need to be raised to disengage lock to fully insert the pivot pin. 15 Slide arms in and out to check extension stops are in place. 16 Check all four pick-up pads are rotating freely. Ensure the retention washer and circlip at the base of the pick up pads is fitted correctly. Molnar Hoists All Rounder Installation Installation...
Wire Rope needs to be adjusted until this measurement equals 25mm (the Wire Rope will stretch under load and this ensures the vehicle sits level when raised). h o l grub screw carriage lock a d j u s t With extension arms fully extended, check engagement and disengagement through complete movement of arms. 2 5 m 5 Place shimming (square galvanised washer; minimum 50mm with 20mm hole) under the 6 remaining anchor bolt holes. Drill holes and bolt with remaining anchor bolts. Repeat process for the other post. Adjust the long Wire Rope by tightening or loosening the end cable nut to increase or decrease the distance between carriage and floor until the measurement is exactly 25mm. Installation Molnar Hoists All Rounder Installation...
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9 From the top of the non-control-post, fit the Wire Rope mechanism and cover. Attach the cover over the hook above the top pulley linkages with s a f e t y m and slide down until base locates in the square cut out in e c h spray lubricant. a n i s the cover mounting bracket. Check operation by raising and 10 Clean area and dispose of packaging. lowering. 11 Place a vehicle on hoist and run hoist through at least three cycles, checking for smooth operation and any oil leaks. 12 Ensure owner / operator is trained in the correct use of the hoist. Molnar Hoists All Rounder Installation Installation...
Installer Checklist Installer must check (tick) the following list when installing a Molnar hoist legal clearances around hoist floor is suitable and within manufactures specifications wire ropes, pulleys and/or hoses are free of any damage safety devices, limit switches and controls have been checked for correct operation hydraulic system checked and leak free at time of installation hoist tested without and with load as per manufactures specifications hoist has been lubricated and adjusted as per manufactures specifications log book use has been explained to owner/operator and initial details completed t he client representative has been shown and instructed in the correct operation and maintenance of the hoist Distributor (vendor) Hoist Installation date Company Branch Customer asset number Serial number Client representative Installer details Name Name...
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For more information, please contact us or your local Molnar Representative 16-20 Coglin Street Brompton SA 5007 Australia T 08 7120 8700 F 08 8346 0097 E info@molnarhoists.com.au www.molnarhoists.com.au onwards & upwards...
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