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Autoquip American Lifts P-25-005 Installation, Operation And Service Manual

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION
AND SERVICE MANUAL
COMPACT LIFT
Item #830AMP
Version 3.0
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL COMPACT LIFT Item #830AMP Version 3.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction And Warranty ........................3  1.1  Introduction ............................3  1.1.1  Identification ..........................3  1.1.2  Inspection ..........................3  1.1.3  Planned Maintenance Program ....................3  1.2  Responsibility Of Owners/Users .......................3  1.2.1  Deflection ...........................3  1.2.2  Inspection & Maintenance ......................4  1.2.3  Removal From Service ......................4  1.2.4  Repairs ............................4  1.2.5  Operators ...........................4 ...

  • Page 3: Introduction And Warranty

    If you have any questions, call a local dealer or Autoquip Corporation at 1-888-811-9876 or 405-282-5200. Please record the following information and refer to it when calling your dealer or Autoquip. Model Number:________________Serial Number: ___________________ Installation Date _____/_____/_____ 1.1.1 Identification...

  • Page 4: Inspection & Maintenance

    Exceeding this number of cycles shortens life of lift and length of your warranty. 1.2.8 Modifications Or Alterations Modifications or alterations to this equipment may be made only with written permission of Autoquip. Unauthorized modification or alteration will void warranty.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    If f you are unable to locate eithe er the man ual or the warning la abels, pleas e contact A Autoquip or r access www.autoqu uip.com for r replacement t downloads or informati Autoquip Co orporation e...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Models Model Cap. Travel Lowered Raised Std Min. Raise Ship (Lbs.) (In.) Height Height Side Platform Time (In.) (In.) Load Load (In.) (sec) (Lbs.) (Lbs.) (Lbs.) P-25-005 12 x 25 P-30-010 1000 6.25 36.25 16 x 34 P-36-020 2000 1000...

  • Page 7: Unbalanced Loading

    60,000 times (cycles) per year. This is considered “normal” duty. It is the responsibility of the user to notify Autoquip whenever a specific application is likely to demand “above normal” duty from lift. Above normal duty typically requires supplemental design features to...

  • Page 8: Safety

    3. SAFETY 3.1 Safety Signal Words This Owner’s Manual covers T1 Torklift produced by Autoquip. Before installing, operating or servicing lift, you must read, understand and follow the instructions and safety warnings in this manual. Your lift may not be equipped with some optional equipment shown in this manual.

  • Page 9: Operation

    Do not drain or pour any fluids or lubricants into ground. Check with local environmental agencies, recycling centers, or your Autoquip dealer for correct disposal information. ^ CAUTION Any time velocity fuses have been tripped, investigate cause of trip and verify necessary corrective actions have been taken prior to operation of lift.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    ^ WARNING Prevent serious injury or death. Do not attempt to remove Hydraulic Velocity Fuse (HVF) until maintenance device securely supports lift and all hydraulic pressure has been relieved. HVF is attached to elbow fitting in rod port of cylinder. Do not use a swivel fitting between HVF and cylinder.

  • Page 11: Modifications

    3.6 Modifications ^ WARNING Prevent serious injury or death. Do not modify lift. Autoquip cannot foresee and is not responsible for injury or damage which results from unauthorized modifications or misuse of lift. 3.7 Labels...
  • Page 12 A – 36401487 B – 36430050 If Not Equipped With Handrails C – 36401560 D – 36400661 E – 36403230...
  • Page 13 F – 36401586 N/S – 36403343 ^ WARNING To protect against death or serious injury, all labels must be on lift and must be legible. If any of these labels are missing or cannot be read, call Autoquip for replacement labels.

  • Page 14: Installation

    4. INSTALLATION 4.1 Pit Installation ^ WARNING Do not install lift in a pit unless pit has a bevel toe guard or other approved toe protection. A shear point may exist which can cause severe foot injury. Lift platforms traveling below floor levels may create a toe hazard as load passes top edge of pit.
  • Page 15 3. Verify installation area is clean before starting. Check mounting surface of pit floor with a level or straight edge. If floor is not level, add shims or grout under entire perimeter of base to achieve a level and flat base installation. A level base is essential for proper wheel tracking and smooth lift operation.
  • Page 16 5. Temporarily connect electrical service and hydraulic hoses. 6. Fill hydraulic reservoir with proper type and volume of fluid. 7. Press “UP” operator control and raise lift one foot. 8. Press “DOWN” operator control and lower lift. Continue to hold down control for 60 seconds. Repeat procedure five to seven times to bleed air out of hydraulic system.

  • Page 17: Shimming And Anchoring Lift To Concrete

    14. Clean up debris and spilled oil from area. Dispose of oil in an environmentally safe manner. 15. Touch-up paint is available from Autoquip for repair of damaged paint surfaces. 16. Train personnel on lift operation, all safety features and procedures.

  • Page 18: Remote Power Unit Installation

    2. Because an Autoquip "Super-Torque" motor actually delivers substantially more horsepower than the nameplate rating, it must always be wired for heavier current-draw than standard motors of the same nameplate rating.

  • Page 19: Operation

    5. OPERATION 5.1 Raise And Lower Lift ^ WARNING Prevent serious injury or death. Before operating lift, all personnel interacting with lift must read, understand and follow instructions and safety warnings in this manual. NOTICE Adjusting safety relief valve may result in premature motor failure. Do not adjust safety relief valve.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    6. MAINTENANCE 6.1 Maintenance Devices ^ WARNING NEVER go under a raised lift platform until load is removed and lift is securely blocked in raised position with maintenance devices. Lock-out/tag-out power source. This procedure describes the only factory-approved method of working under a lift. Follow these instructions EVERY time you plan to reach or crawl beneath the lift to perform service or maintenance –...

  • Page 21: Routine Maintenance

    ^ DANGER If for any reason you are unable to lower the lift completely onto the maintenance devices, stop immediately and consult the factory. Failure to properly use the factory approved maintenance devices could result in severe injury or death. 5.

  • Page 22: Every Day Or 10 Hours Of Operation

    ^ WARNING Pressurized fluids can penetrate the skin. Hydraulic hoses can fail from age, damage and exposure. Do not search for hydraulic leaks without body and face protection. A tiny, almost invisible leak can penetrate the skin, requiring immediate medical attention.

  • Page 23: Every Year Or 1000 Hours Of Operation

    Outdoor locations: 10 degrees F below 0 to 5W 20 or 5W 30 Multiviscosity Motor Oil 100 degrees F. Cold Storage Warehouse: 10 - 40 degrees F. Contact local Autoquip Service Rep. Note: All oils are detergent type. 6.2.5 Oil Capacity Oil capacity varies between models.

  • Page 24: General Maintenance

    6.3 General Maintenance 6.3.1 Hydraulic Cylinder Repair 6.3.1.1. Cylinder Removal 1. Raise lift to its full height and engage maintenance devices. See “Maintenance Devices”. 2. Disconnect electrical power to lift. Follow lock out-tag out procedure. 3. Disconnect hose on cylinder base end and insert into oil-fill hole of reservoir.
  • Page 25 ^ DANGER Do Not used compressed air to push piston out of cylinder. 1. Remove the Spirolox ring from rod guide. 2. Drive rod guide back into ram using a soft hammer. 3. After rod guide has passed wire lock ring, remove ring from groove in cylinder. 4 After rings are removed, pull the whole rod assembly out of the cylinder.
  • Page 26 6.3.1.4. Disassemble & Assemble Cylinder - Style ‘B’ 6.3.1.5. Disassemble & Assemble Cylinder - Style ‘C’...
  • Page 27 ^ DANGER Do Not used compressed air to push piston out of cylinder. 1. Remove set screw (A). 2. Unscrew gland (C) using a spanner wrench. 3. Slide rod out of barrel. 4. Remove set screw (B) from end of piston and unscrew piston from rod. 5.

  • Page 28: Bleeding Air From System

    1. Bleed air from system by raising lift to 50% of full travel, then lower completely. 2. Hold “DOWN” operator control for 60 seconds. Repeat procedure 5-6 times. If this does not bleed all air from system, contact Autoquip. 4. Clean up any spilled oil. Dispose of spilled oil in an environmentally safe manner.

  • Page 29: Hose Orientation

    4. Check all fitting connections for hydraulic leaks and tighten as necessary. 5. Bleed air from system. See “Bleeding Air From System” in this section. 6.3.4 Hose Orientation To prevent damage to cylinder hoses, it is necessary to establish a correct hose shape and pattern of movement as follows: 1.
  • Page 30 Generic Hydraulic Schematic (½ & 1 HP)
  • Page 31 Generic Hydraulic Schematic (1-½ & 5HP contractor)
  • Page 32 Generic Hydraulic Schematic (5HP Heavy Duty Power Unit)
  • Page 33 General Electrical Schematic (1/2HP 115V)
  • Page 34 General Electrical Schematic (1/2HP 115V)
  • Page 35 Generic Electrical Schematic (1 & 1-1/2HP 115V)
  • Page 36 Generic Electrical Schematic (1 & 1-1/2HP 115V)
  • Page 37 Generic Electrical Schematic (Controls)
  • Page 38 Generic Electrical Schematic (Controls)

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    7. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Prevent serious injury or death. Disconnect and/or lock out electrical supply to power unit prior to any maintenance being performed. ^ WARNING Prevent serious injury or death. Never go under lift platform until load is removed and scissors mechanism is securely blocked in open position.
  • Page 40 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION Lift Raises, Then Lowers Down solenoid may not be seating. Remove solenoid coil and Slowly. check. If lift does not hold with solenoid coil removed, remove and clean down valve cartridge or replaced as necessary Oil line, hose, or fitting may be leaking.
  • Page 41 60 seconds to bleed air from system. This step may need to be repeated several times to fully remove air in system by raising the lift to 50% of its travel and lowering. If above steps do not correct problem, contact Autoquip to obtain instruction for further action.
  • Page 42 Inadequate wiring can starve motor even when source voltage is ample. Most of Autoquip’s standard motors are rated for intermittent duty. If a single-phase motor is being run more than 15 – 20 motor starts per hour, or a 3-phase motor more than 200 starts per hour, the problem may be motor over-heating.

  • Page 43: Parts Lists

    8. PARTS LISTS Foot Switch Parts Identification – Pump Unit...
  • Page 44 Contractor Style Power Unit...
  • Page 45 Heavy Duty Power Unit...
  • Page 46 Lift Parts Diagram...

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