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Santa Paula, CA, 93060 USA Telephone: (877) 432-6627 Dannmar.com Low-Rise Scissor Lift Installation and Operation Manual Manual P/N 5900254 — Manual Revision A — September 2020 Models: • DLR-6 • DLR-6P DLR-6P shown. ⚠ entire before contents of this manual...
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BendPak is not responsible for typographical errors in this manual. Warranty. The Dannmar warranty is more than a commitment to you: it is also a commitment to the value of your new product. Contact your nearest Dannmar dealer or visit the Dannmar website.
ALI Store Introduction This Manual describes the following Dannmar Lifts: • DLR-6. Low-rise, frame-engaging scissor Lift that supports Vehicles up to 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg). • DLR-6P. Low-rise, portable, frame-engaging scissor Lift that supports Vehicles up to 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg).
Modifications to the equipment without prior, written permission from BendPak Inc. • Injury or death caused by modifying, disabling, overriding, or removing safety features. • Damage to the equipment from external influences. • Incorrect operation of the equipment. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
Hinged Ramps. Allows Vehicles to drive on to and off of the Platforms. • Base. The bottom of the Lift. Has the holes for the Anchor Bolts for the DLR-6. • Hydraulic Cylinder. Pushes the Platforms up to raise a Vehicle, down to lower a Vehicle.
~35 seconds Power Unit 115 VAC*, 50/60 Hz, 1 Ph * Power Unit comes configured for 115 VAC; is reconfigurable to 230 VAC. Specifications subject to change without notice. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
☐ 6. Unpack and locate the Lift. ☐ 7. Assemble the Portable Stand (DLR-6 only). ☐ 8. Attach the Power Unit to the Portable Stand (DLR-6 only). ☐ 9. Assemble the Tow Cart (DLR-6 only). ☐ 10. Raise the Platforms Off the Base (DLR-6 only).
Installation This section describes how to install your DLR-6/6P. Perform the steps in the order listed. ⚠ DANGER Be very careful when setting up, operating, maintaining, or repairing this equipment; failure to do so could result in property damage, product damage, injury, or (in very rare cases) death.
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Lift. • Hose Cover. The DLR-6 comes with a Hose Cover that you can anchor to the ground; it is 54 in / 1,372 mm long. If you plan to use the Hose Cover, make sure to leave enough room between the Power Unit and the Lift.
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Instead, the geometry of the scissor arms moves the Platforms up at an angle (called longitudinal shift), towards the Hinged Ramp end of the Lift. The amount of longitudinal shift for the DLR-6 and the DLR-6P is approximately 14 in / 356 mm.
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Using an appropriate lifting device (Shop Crane or Forklift, for example), move the Lift off of the bottom of the shipping container and to its permanent location (in the case of the DLR-6) or its starting location (in the case of the DLR-6P).
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Do not connect the Power Unit to the Hydraulic System or power source at this point of the installation; those connections will be made later. Not drawn to scale. Not all components shown. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
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Raise the Platforms Off the Base You need to raise the Platforms off the Base to access two of the three Anchor Bolt holes (Anchoring for DLR-6 only). Be sure to leave the Lift engaged on a Safety Lock when you raise it.
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For example: • 4.75 in / 120 mm Anchor Bolts are stamped with a G. • 6.3 in / 160 mm Anchor Bolts are stamped with a J. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
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The Lift has three holes in the Base for anchoring it. Anchoring provides stability for the Lift. before once the Lift is Give a lot of thought to where you want the DLR-6 anchoring it: anchored, it is extremely difficult to move...
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Wrenching the Nut forces the wedge up, pushing out the Expansion Sleeve and pressing it tightly against the Concrete. Important: use an impact wrench to torque the Anchor Bolts. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
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Anchor the Power Unit Stand (DLR-6 only) The DLR-6 comes with a Power Unit Stand to hold the supplied Power Unit; it can be on either side of must the Lift. The Power Unit Stand be anchored. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown.
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6. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for the other Wheel Assembly. 7. Use an appropriate tool to securely tighten all of the Nuts and then lower the Hinged Ramp end of the Lift back down to the ground. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
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Lift a few times using low-viscosity flushing liquid to push out debris trapped in the system; make sure the flushing liquid is compatible with the working fluid. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
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The Hydraulic Hose connects the Power Unit to the Hydraulic Cylinder on the Lift. Connecting the Hydraulic Hose is slightly different for each model, those procedures are described here. The following drawing shows the Hydraulic connections for the DLR-6. Drawing not to scale. Some components not shown.
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1. Remove the Shipping Plug from one of the two Hydraulic Power Out ports on the Power Unit. The Hydraulic Power Ports are commonly labeled P1/P2 on the Power Unit. 2. For the DLR-6, attach the 06 ORB connector of the Elbow Hydraulic Fitting (06 ORB – 04 JIC) to the Hydraulic Power Out Port.
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You can also take off the Electrical Panel Cover (around the Raise button); wiring information is on the inside of the Cover. 3. Plug the Power Cord in to a grounded 230 VAC outlet. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
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If the Power Cord still has a 115 VAC plug, then the supplied Power Unit was successfully before converted to 230 VAC operation. Contact the Electrician or your Supervisor proceeding. 3. Plug the 230 VAC plug into a grounded 230 VAC outlet. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
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If the Vehicle is stable and balanced, lower the Lift back to the ground and start over. If the Vehicle stable and balanced, it is safe to raise further. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
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Make sure that the Safety Locks are cleared and free. • Leave the Manual with the Owner/Operator so that it is available for anyone who needs to read it. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
Check the Lift. Check the Lift for any missing, heavily worn, or damaged parts. Do not operate the Lift if you find any issues; instead, take it out of service, then contact your dealer, email support@dannmar.com, visit dannmar.com/support, or call (877) 432-6627. •...
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Vehicle, damage the Lift, or injure or kill anyone under the Vehicle. 13. On the Power Unit, press and hold the Raise button. 14. Watch the Vehicle and the Platforms as they rise. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
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3. Press and hold the Lowering Handle. 4. Release the Lowering Handle when the Lift is fully lowered. 5. Remove the Lifting Arms and then carefully drive the Vehicle off the Lift. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
⚠ Do not operate your Lift if you find issues; instead, take the Lift out of service, WARNING: then contact your dealer, visit dannmar.com/support, email support@dannmar.com or call (877) 432-6627. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
Hydraulic Fluid could be leaking out, lowering the Platforms). Only leave the Lift either fully lowered or engaged on a Safety Lock. If you continue to have problems with your Lift, contact your dealer, visit dannmar.com/support, email support@dannmar.com, or call (877) 432-6627.
Use a floor jack to raise the Vehicle from four to six inches, giving enough room to get upward force started. • Use lifting equipment to raise the Vehicle off the Platforms. If you are still unable to raise your Vehicle, contact Dannmar Technical Support for assistance. Wiring Diagrams ⚠ must be...
The ALI Store is your trusted source for workplace safety! Visit today and get the training and materials you need to work safely: http://www.autolift.org/ali-store/. DLR-6/6P Low-Rise Scissor Lifts P/N 5900254 — Rev. A — September 2020...
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