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English E 219 GB (991 9709) 2-POST VEHICLE LIFT Edition 1 : 01/2007 444 9160 (3 T) 444 9180 (3 T) 442 9020 (3.5T) Installation - Operation Maintenance - Spare Parts Service book...
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444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Issue F.F.B. reserves the right to modify the information contained in this manual at any time (non-contractual document). Despite the greatest care with which this document has been prepared, F.F.B. cannot be held responsible, and may not be sued for any error or omission which may have crept into this publication.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Description: Page: 1. Application range and appropriate use 2. Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions / Owner’s Responsibility Basic Safety Measures during Normal Operation, Maintenance and Repair...
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 1. Application range and appropriate use The 2-Post lift has been tested for functionality and longevity. It is most economical and safe. It is up to you to make use of these advantages.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 2. Safety Instructions GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Owner’s Responsibility: The vehicle lift is constructed and built to legal standard and further technical specifications. It therefore corresponds to current technology and gua rantees the highest degree of safety in operation.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Basic Safety Measures during Normal Operation: The vehicle lift may only be operated by authorised personnel who have received specialist training who know the operating instructions and are able to adhere to them.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Practical Safety Instructions and Signs: The following operating instructions contain practical safety directions in order to draw attention to any unavoidable risks which might occur while the vehicle lift is in operation. Such remaining risks en danger: •...
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 General Safety Instructions for Vehicle Lifts: The vehicle lift must only be used for lifting vehicles in accordance with the technical data. Only trained personnel may operate the system. Safety devices must not be replaced.
An uneven distribution of load on the front and back pick-up platforms should not exceed the listed 3 to 2 ratio of the types: 444 9160 and 444 9180 at a capacity of 3000 kg 442 9020 at a capacity of 3500 kg 2 to 1 The vehicle must always rest on all 4 supporting pads.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Remaining Risks: During vertical movements of the lift, no person is permitted to stand underneath a vehicle on the lift or in the danger area. If this prohibition is not adhered to, there may be the danger of injury.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 3. Product Description This lift consists mainly of two equal lift columns which are driven by an electric motor: the control column with integrated base plate and the auxiliary column with an integrated base plate. There is no mechanical connection between the lift columns.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 4. Technical Data 444 9160 444 9180 442 9020 Lifting arms: With short 2-part lifting arms With short 3-part lifting arms With short 3-part lifting arms min: 650 mm min: 550 mm...
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Lifting arms for type 444 9160 Long lifting arm 15.87.001 Short lifting arm 15.87.020 Lifting arms for type 444 9180 Long lifting arm 15.87.001 Short lifting arm 15.87.023 E 219 GB - Issue 1...
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444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Lifting arms for type 442 9020 E 219 GB - Issue 1...
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 5. Transport-Storage-Unpacking-Scope of Delivery Transport and Storage: The packed lift should only be lifted at the appropriate points. Gripping the lift from below with a fork lift truck can lead to costly repairs.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 NOTIFICATION OF DAMAGES IN TRANSPORT On the lift Type: ______________________________________________________ Serial no.: ______________________________________________________ Delivered with Delivery note no.: ______________________________________________________ Company: ______________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________________ The following damage was noticed On delivery During unpacking...
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 6. Foundation Plan and Power Supply (Customer) Minimum requirement relating to the base: The surface of the base must be level on all lifts. The foundation must comply with the general building regulations (DIN 1054).
(lockable switch to power supply). Danger Drive: 2x2,4 kW (without 230 V sockets) for 444 9160 / 444 9180 2x3 kW (without 230 V sockets) for 442 9020 Power supply: 3 Ph, N, PE - 230/400 V 50 Hz...
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 7. Assembly and Installation 7.1. Area layout: Lay out the lift in the space where it is to remain. In doing so take into account the upward drive direction of the lift. The control column will be in upward drive direction on the right hand side.
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444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 When the columns have been erected, check that the measurements correspond with the datasheet. Align the columns with the aid of a spirited level. They should tilt slightly outwards after dowelling. Using a masonry drill (nominal drill diameter = 24 mm, maximum diameter = 24,55 mm), place the drill bit over the drill holes of the base plate and drill approx 200 mm deep into the concrete base.
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444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 The drill hole in the carrying concrete must have a minimum depth of 125 mm. The anchor depth of : 100 mm (minimum) in the carrying concrete (up to the marking groove at the dowel head) must not be less than the stipulated depth.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Mounting of the lifting arms: When mounting the lifting arms, please observe the travel direction. 1- Locking device of lifting arms (without protective cap) 2- Carrying bolt 3- Lifting arm 4- Circlip Lubricate the carrying bolt and insert smoothly into the lifting arm.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Electrical connections: Electrical installations may only be carried out by trained specialists. Information Lead the network cable towards the main switch of the control column inside of the cable channel and clip on.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Control Platform Setting for upper end position Service socket Setting for lower end position Programming socket Sockets for keypad Sockets for potentiometer Operating button Buzzer Setting for buzzer Control transformer Control fuse...
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Adjustment of control platform: Remove cable binding which provide safe transportation of the potentiometer. Check the holder and the free movement of the toothed belt from the initiating rod of the carrying nut break safety device via the roller of the analogue path counter to the free-running counter weight.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Alignment of potentiometer main column. Press the “up” key and hold down. Next: also press the “down” key until the LED blinks alternately red / orange. Further alignment, see points a.), b.) Switch off lift.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 8. Handling and Conduct during Operation Description of operating elements: Main switch with membrane keypad Main switch The main switch must be switched on before initiating the operation of the lift. The picture shows the main switch in position“ON”.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Initial operation According to VGB 14 initial operation must be done by a specialist in the presence of the owner/user. The specialist is obliged to instruct the owner/user in the use of the lift and to point out the dangers through wrong operation, the safety indications according to the current law and the behaviour when faults occur.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 9. Fault finding / problem solving If unusual faults occur on the lift, switch off the power supply, take it out of action, secure it against unauthorised use and inform customer service.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Emergency lowering at power failure: Power failure and a vehicle is still on the lift: Switch off at the main switch and secure it against switching on again. Remove protective covers from the column heads.
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 Operating instructions – control of new vehicle lifts: DATE 16.04.02 Status : Version 1 Introduction: The control of the lift is a micro-processor controlled system. Next to the actual selection of two keys (UP/DOWN) and the activating of two light diodes and the motors, a large number of system tests is carried out during operation, which guarantee the perfect functioning of all important system components.
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444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 The following errors can be solved by the operator himself (these are mainly due to hitting an obstacle): The following error codes are possible: Error Error Cause of Error Solution code One or both motor are Refer to page 36.
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444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 The following errors /faults can only be solved by specialised service personnel: Error Error Cause of Error Solution code Difference between main Potentiometer error, Exchange the potentiometer on the column and opposite...
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 10. Monitoring of Safety Devices Safety Devices: Carrying nut break protection: The lift has a protection which sets the lift out of action if the carrying nut is defective. Both the carrying nut and the safety nut are...
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 11. Maintenance At normal use maintenance on the vehicle lift must be carried out once a year. At more than average use, i.e. more than 20 lifting sessions per day, we recommend that maintenance is done every six months in order to maintain the...
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444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 OWNER Ets _______________________________________________________________________________________ Adress ___________________________________________________________________________________ Postcode ___________________________ Town ________________________________________________ Maintenance Responsible Mr. _____________________________________________________________ EQUIPMENT FEATURES Manufacturer _________________________________________________ Type _______________________ Serial number ______________________________ Year of manufacturing _______________________ Maximal load ____________________________________________________________________________ Seller name ______________________________________________________________________________...
444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020 F.F.B. CONTRACT GUARANTEE Your F.F.B. equipment is guaranteed against any operating defects resulting from material or design faults under the following conditions: The operating defect must appear within a period of one year from when the equipment specified in the order is first made available for use.