IDEAL MSC-18K-B Manual page 7

1.4 STRUCTURE OF THE MOBILE COLUMN LIFT
• Hydraulic Power Unit
The hydraulic system consists of an electrically driven pump, flow control valves, safety
valves and an oil reservoir.
• Column and Lifting Cylinder
The column and lifting cylinder form the major part of the portable column lift. In
the U-section of the column there are a guide block and rollers. The rollers enable
the guide block to move along the full length of the column. The hydraulic lifting
cylinder provides the lifting capacity.
• Control Box
The control box has all the functions controlling the use of the lifting column. The
control box components and functions have been specified in GENERAL
INFORMATION sections.
• Pallet Jack Mechanism
The two-wheel pallet jack mechanism serves to move the lifting column. The two
wheels protect the lifting column from being turned over at the back when it is moved.
The pallet jack mechanism lifts the column off the floor so that the column can be
easily moved.
• Mechanical Safety Lock
If the hydraulic pressure fails while a vehicle is on the lifting system or is lifted or
lowered, a mechanical safety lock ensures that it cannot drop.
The characteristic clicking of the safety lock when rising indicates that it is activated.
During lowering the pawl is retracted by a solenoid magnet.
• Adjustable Forks
The adjustable forks are designed for different vehicles with different wheels. The forks
can be adjusted manually to accommodate a wide range of tire sizes. The mechanical
lock-pins prevent the forks from moving sideways under load.
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Mar 2016
MSC-18K