Lifting Operation - IDEAL MSC-18K-X-236 Installation, Operation & Service Manual

Park:
1. Press and hold the 'Park' button, the carriage will go down until the safety lock is engaged.
Mode 'Wheel' or 'Axle' test:
1. Press the button 'Wheel' or 'Axle' or 'All' to change mode.
2. In 'Wheel' mode, only that button pressed column will operate.
3. In 'Axle' mode, only that button pressed pair columns will operate.
Note:
a. In WHEEL or AXLE mode, the lifting or lowering will be carried out only 5 seconds per
time.
b. In WHEEL or AXLE mode, the lifting or lowering will be stopped when the height
difference between all columns or axles is greater than 2" (50 mm)
c. It is normal that during the moving process you may notice one or more columns slow or
stop momentary. This occurs when the lift control system is synchronizing each column
to maintain leveling.
After you have read and understand all of the information in this manual and
finished the operations testing you are ready to proceed to lifting vehicles. All
technicians that will be using this equipment MUST read and understand all of the
safety and operation items in this manual.

4. LIFTING OPERATION

4.1 Load a Vehicle
1. Check and correct the tire pressure in each tire of the vehicle.
2. Position each mobile column adjacent to each tire on the vehicle. If the vehicle has dual rear
axles position the mobile columns to use on the drive axle.
Note: If an older vehicle has air bag suspension on the non-drive axles and mobile column are not
used, extra support for the axles may be needed to prevent air bag damage. Consult with the
vehicle manufacturer to determine if the air bag suspension has mechanical stops.
3. Adjust the lifting arms so they are at the narrowest position that will allow the arms to position
under the tires.
4. Move the lifting arms under the vehicle wheels then rest on ground.
Note: Always maintain approx. 6 inches of clearance between the column top and the vehicle body.
Note: The lift shall not be operated until the columns are fully lowered off dolly wheels.
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MSC-18K-X
May 2019