Summary of Contents for Unilift 542KB
- Page 1 Un iv e r sal Cr an e an d Pe r son n e l Lif t OPERATOR’S MANUAL A PRODUCT OF: UniLift 850 State Hwy 55 Brooten MN 56316 www.ChampUniLift.com Publication No. 4520362-1/0606 Courtesy of Crane.Market...
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- Page 3 Safe Setup And Use Of The 542KB UniLift Please review the following setup and use instructions before operating the 542KB UniLift. Make sure the 542KB UniLift has been safely set up away from power lines (maintain at least 10 feet of clearance).
- Page 4 I have received instructions and understand the operation and proper use of the 542KB UniLift controls. I agree to use the 542KB UniLift in a manner consistent with its intended application. I have received instructions and understand the use of the outriggers to set up and level the 542KB UniLift.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Subject Page DESCRIPTION ..............i-1 SPECIFICATIONS . - Page 6 This page left intentionally blank. Courtesy of Crane.Market...
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Page 7: Description
The UniLift Model 542 KB Universal Crane and Personnel Lift functions as both a personnel carrier and crane, in one unit. A single operator can use the UniLift as a personnel carrier or a universal crane with minimal conversion time. The unit is also light enough to be rolled by one person. - Page 8 Page i - 2 - Description SINGLE AXLE TRAILER FRAME WITH 2" (50.8 mm) BALL COUPLER WITH SURGE BRAKES, AND THIRD WHEEL A torsion bar type of axle, rated at 3500 pounds (1589 kg), is used for road stability while towing. The 2" (50.8 mm) diameter ball coupler with surge brakes, and third wheel assembly are provided as standard equipment, allowing the unit to be transported to a job site and unhitched.
- Page 9 Description - Page i - 3 UNIVERSAL CRANE An anchor point is provided on the upper boom for lifting loads up to 300 pounds (136 kg) with the personnel bucket removed. (See Figure i-2) WARNING: NEVER LIFT OVER SPECIFIED WEIGHT OR TIPPING CAN OCCUR, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO OPERATOR.
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Page 10: Specifications
Rotation 350E non-continuous with Electrical Limit Switches NOTE: UniLift Model 542 KB Lift/Cranes are designed to comply with ANSI Standard A92.2. Dealers, owners, users, operators, renters, lessors and lessees shall comply with the appropriate section(s) of ANSI Standard A92.2. Use of products must conform to safe practice and applicable statutes, codes and ordinances. -
Page 11: Operation
TRANSPORTING The UniLift must only be transported by a vehicle weighing at least 3000 lbs. Always connect the lights and safety chains, and use safe towing practices. For maximum safety, limit the towing speed to 45 mph (72 km/h) or less. -
Page 12: Setting The Outriggers
Page 1 - 2 - Operation SETTING THE OUTRIGGERS Jack Type Disengage pin A and pull the outrigger assembly out until pin A re-engages at the furthest outward outrigger position. Refer to Figure 1-1. Grasp the top of the outrigger tube firmly. Disengage pin B and carefully slide the outrigger foot down. CAUTION - WATCH YOUR FEET, OUTRIGGERS SLIDE DOWN RAPIDLY! Refer to Figure 1-2. - Page 13 Check pins A and B on the rear outriggers to be sure that they are fully re- engaged. 4. Press the power jack switch UP until the front of the UniLift is above level. This can be determined by watching the position of the tongue. On the front outriggers, disengage pin A and slide the horizontal outrigger out until it locks.
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- Page 15 Operation - Page 1 - 3 Crank Type Disengage pin A and pull the outrigger assembly out until pin A re-engages at the furthest outward outrigger position. Refer to Figure 1-3. Attach the winch handle securely to the high-speed drive shaft (make sure handle clip securely engages the groove in the high- speed shaft).
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Page 16: Controls (Thru S/N: 42059)
Page 1 - 4 - Operation CONTROLS (THRU S/N: 42059) Movement of the lift may be controlled from the Platform Control Station (bucket) or the Lower Control Station (base). Platform Control Station The Platform Control Station is attached to the bucket and has four control toggle switches (see Figure 1-4). - Page 17 The LOWER BOOM switch controls up and down movement of the lower boom. Since the UniLift Model 542 KB is an articulated lift, its important to understand that in certain instances, raising the lower boom will actually bring the bucket down.
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Page 18: Controls (S/N: 42060 & Above)
Page 1 - 5A - Operation CONTROLS (S/N: 42060 & Above) Movement of the lift may be controlled from the Platform Control Station (bucket) or the Lower Control Station (base). Platform Control Station The Platform Control Station is attached to the bucket (see Figure 1-4A) and contains five toggle switches and a power indicator lamp. - Page 19 Operation - Page 1 - 5B (Lower Control Station - cont’d) Figure 1-5A Lower Control Station Figure 1-5A Lower Control Station The rotation system is equipped with two limit switches that prevent more then 350Eof rotation. When the booms are rotated, and a limit switch is reached, rotation will stop.
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Page 20: Pre-Start Inspection
Page 1 - 6 - Operation PRE-START INSPECTION Prior to each days operation, the operator shall check for defects using the Pre-Start Inspection list. GRAVITY LEVELED BUCKET LOCK The bucket is gravity leveled and hydraulically dampened, with a positive bucket-locking knob that prevents swinging of the bucket after it has been placed in a working position. -
Page 21: Crane Operation
Operation - Page 1 - 7 WARNING: NEVER OPERATE ANY AERIAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT WEARING AN APPROVED BODY HARNESS. ATTACH THE HARNESS LANYARD TO THE "D" RING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE UPPER BOOM. DO NOT OVERLOAD BUCKET. Use the Platform Control Station to elevate, and rotate the bucket as necessary to get to the working position. When the working position is reached on a gravity leveled bucket, engage the bucket lock. -
Page 22: System Recharging
Page 1 - 8 - Operation SYSTEM RECHARGING After each day's use, plug in 120 volt power to recharge batteries with built-in battery charger. The battery charger will automatically shut off when full charge has been reached. EMERGENCY CONTROLS A description of the Emergency Controls Follows: Power "ENABLE"... - Page 23 4520361-1/0302 Operation - Page 1 - 9 (Emergency Controls cont’d.) Emergency Down Controls The Emergency Down Controls (See Figure 1-6) are located at the end of the upper boom (accessible from the platform), and inside the base assembly (behind the inspection cover) and are intended to be used as an emergency "down" in the event of power failure, or down solenoid valve failure.
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Page 24: Emergency Procedures
Page 2 - 1 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES In the event the unit is damaged while a man is in the air, or an emergency arises after he has gone aloft, immediately rotate the bucket away from any dangerous obstruction into a clear line of descent when the booms are lowered. The machine should be operated through the shortest cycle possible to get the bucket on the ground, then operated from the lower controls to finish storing the booms. -
Page 25: Booster Cable Instructions
Page 2 - 2 - Emergency Procedures (Power Failure cont’d.) The lower boom can only be lowered by draining the fluid from the lower cylinder. To drain, use an appropriate container for the fluid and loosen the hydraulic fitting located at the base of the lower cylinder. DO NOT completely remove the fitting.