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Trus<T>Lift™ 750
Installation and Operation Manual
Copyright 2013
Revision D – Oct 29, 2014
Phone 1-877-947-7769
www.FreedomLiftSystems.com

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  • Page 1 Trus<T>Lift™ 750 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright 2013 Revision D – Oct 29, 2014 Phone 1-877-947-7769 www.FreedomLiftSystems.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Contents Section 1: Intro ........................... 2 Section 2: Safety ........................2 Section 3: Operating Instructions ....................3 Section 4: Installation – Site Preparation .................. 5 Section 5: Installation –Basic Lift Assembly ................6 Section 6: Installing Options ....................

  • Page 3: Intro

    Section 1: Intro TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Thank you for selecting the Trus <T> Lift. When operated properly the Trus<T>Lift is designed to provide years of trouble free service. This manual is provided to show you how to operate the lift safely and efficiently.

  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    Section 3: Operating Instructions TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Plug the unit into your power supply. On the end of the power cord you will nd the gold key to open the control box, use this to open the main control box by pushing in hard on the box with one hand to compress the weather seal while turning the key with the other hand.
  • Page 5 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 MANUAL CRANK OPERATION If a power outage occurs while the lift is in use and a passenger is stranded between landings, the carriage can be manually raised or lowered using the Hand Crank Tool provided. First verify manual cranking is required, ensure the stop button is pulled out, the control key is turned on and the lift is plugged in.

  • Page 6: Installation - Site Preparation

    Section 4: Installation – Site Preparation TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Mounting location The Trus<T>Lift requires a solid, smooth, and level mounting surface. When mounting on a concrete pad ensure there is a minimum of 6in from any anchor point to the pad edge to prevent cracking the concrete.

  • Page 7: Installation -Basic Lift Assembly

    Section 5: Installation –Basic Lift Assembly TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 RAM manufactures numerous lift con gurations. For lifts that have additional options (including c o mmercial lifts) please see Section 6. The basic lift assembly instructions apply to all lifts regardless of con guration. Position the tower on the mounting deck close to the final install position.
  • Page 8 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Attach the platform to the tower Note: If the lift was purchased with any upper or lower interlocks, the lift will not run with the control paddles until the interlocks are properly wired into the control box at the top of the lift.
  • Page 9 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Install handrail Install the handrail using 5/16” NC x ¾ Cap screws with 2 washers and a nut on each cap screw as shown in (Figure 8). Figure 8: Install Handrail Install Toe plate assembly Raise the carriage to a comfortable working height, install the toe plate and tighten all the bolts (Figure 9)
  • Page 10 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Level the deck and adjust clearance to travel wall Using the two platform levelling screws provided (Figure 11) Adjust the platform tilt so that the platform is level with both top and lower landing when a load is applied to the carriage.
  • Page 11 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Figure 11b: Example of Poor and Good Travel wall alignment Secure the lift to the building Drill 3/8” holes through moun ng holes in base legs. Use provided concrete anchors to a ach base legs to concrete. (If a aching to another material then concrete use appropriate fasteners for the material you are working with).
  • Page 12 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Setting the Upper and Lower stopping Positions (Upper and Lower Limits) The upper stopping point (upper limit) bracket is located on the front cover support tube behind the front cover of the main tower (Figure 12). Remove the top cover and front cover, and use a Robertson screwdriver to loosen the upper limit...

  • Page 13: Installing Options

    TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 The lower stopping point (lower limit) for a RAM Trus-T-Li ™ is not typically set in the field. With RAM’s Zero-Load Start system the li turns off automa cally when the carriage platform reaches the ground. The li will come to a stop as the lower limit sensor is actuated.
  • Page 14 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Identify the Optional Components for your Lift Not all lifts are shipped with the same components. Be sure to identify all the options you have purchased before assembly. Follow each step carefully to ensure proper functionality. Parts List - The options for the Trus<T>Lift are pre-assembled and tested in the factory before shipping.
  • Page 15 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Temporarily connect the upper- gate/interlock wire harness and the lower- door/interlock wire harness (if provided) to the matching numbered wires in the outside junction box located on top right hand side of tower. The interlock gate latches must be inserted into the head of the interlock and the interlocks must be for the lift to...
  • Page 16 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Installing the Door or Gate Interlocks There are two scenarios for installing interlocks. The first is that the interlock is pre-mounted on a carriage gate or landing gate you have purchased from RAM. The second is that you have purchased interlocks to mount on doors or gates you will be providing.
  • Page 17 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Commercial Lift UPS Commercial units have a UPS power supply to unlock the gates. For the doors to open properly remove the cover from UPS housing and ensure the UPS power supply is turned on and has charged fully.
  • Page 18 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Mounting the Interlocks This section applies to you only if you have purchased Interlocks that will be mounted on doors or gates that are supplied by you or a contractor. This does not apply to interlocks that come on RAM Doors and Gates.
  • Page 19 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Typical Interlock Door or Gate Mount. 18 | P a g e...
  • Page 20 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Typical Top Floor Door Interlock - Shaft/Hoistway Mount. 19 | P a g e...
  • Page 21 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Installing Remote Call Stations Unplug the unit or shut off power. Mount the Lower Remote Call Station in a suitable location. Disconnect your temporary connections of the Upper Gate/Interlock to the Top Junction box- do not cut the wire numbers off, you will need them again! Run electrical conduit from the Call...
  • Page 22 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Installing the Safety Pan Install the lifting platform as per the instructions in Section 5 Basic Lift Assembly. Remember for movement in the down direction prior to having the platform installed you will need to use the manual crank to lower the device.
  • Page 23 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Installing the Solid Hand Rail Straight Platform For a Straight Access Unit Mount the Solid Handrail to the Carriage as shown. Lower the Handrail into Place. See Section 6.10 for Adjacent Platform Nuts and Bolts are pre-mounted.
  • Page 24 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 6.10 Installing the Solid Hand Rail Adjacent Platform For an Adjacent Access Unit Mount the Solid Handrail to the Carriage as shown. The safety pan must be lowered to access the mounting holes. After mounting the Solid Handrail attach it to the Control Wall Extension using small 1”...
  • Page 25 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 6.11 Installing the Carriage Gate Lower Safety Pan to Access Bolt Hole. Mount the Carriage Gate to the Control Wall Extension as shown. Match the hinges to the holes on the Control Wall Extension. Fasteners- Pre-mounted on the hinges of the gate.
  • Page 26 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 6.12 Installing the Carriage Gate Interlock Mount the Carriage Gate Interlock to the Solid Hand Rail for a Straight Unit or to the Corner Post for an Adjacent Unit as shown. Then remount the interlock tab to the gate door latch.
  • Page 27 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Adjust the Spring Loaded Hinge on the Carriage Gate as shown, this allows the gate to self-close against the Interlock. Use a 5/32” Allen Key to release the tension on the loaded pin (turn clock wise).
  • Page 28 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 6.13 Adjusting Mechanical Stops Your lift may come equipped with mechanical stops. These stops should be pre- installed at the factory but will be in a fully retracted position. They need to be adjusted on site to ensure proper operation of your lift.
  • Page 29 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 6.14 Mounting the Upper Landing Gate Mount the Upper Gate to the threshold at the upper landing as shown. Drill through the 4” X 4” Angle on the Upper Gate frame at suitable locations to provide adequate mounting holes for the angle, lag bolt or screw into place.

  • Page 30: Mounting The Tower To A Wall

    TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Section 7: Mounting the Tower to a Wall On Commercial applications and Tall Tower installation you will be required to attach the tower to a wall or support. Your code requirements may vary so check with your governing authority. Basic Wall Mounting Using Lag Bolts (wood Lag Bolts are Supplied with Lift)
  • Page 31 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Installing the Spacer Block for Wall Mount See Sections 7.2 & 7.3 for details 30 | P a g e...
  • Page 32 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Spacer Block Placement RAM Manufacturing Ltd. 1-800-563-4382 31 | P a g e...
  • Page 33 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Spacer Block Installed View Note that the Spacer Block does not interfere with the removal of the Top cover. 5 ¾” 32 | P a g e...

  • Page 34: Tall Tower Lifting Instructions

    TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Section 8: Tall Tower Lifting Instructions Working with Tall Towers can be difficult and dangerous if done incorrectly. This is the recommended method and should be followed at all times. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 35 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Locating the Lifting Straps The lifting strap placement is critical. Failure to use the recommended locations can produce unpredictable results. Confirm proper placement before attempting lift. 34 | P a g e...
  • Page 36 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Releasing the Lifting Straps Once you have completed raising the unit you must attach the Base Legs to the Tower. This is done BEFORE you release the lifting straps. DO NOT ATTACH THE BASE LEGS TO THE GROUND AT THIS TIME.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Section 9: Maintenance TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Monthly Inspection: 9.1.1 Inspect all gates/doors and ensure they are locked when the lift is not at the landing. Also check that the lift will not run unless the gates / doors are fully closed and locked once the platform is more than 2”...
  • Page 38 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 9.2.4 Inspect the drive belt Remove the top cover and inspect the drive belt for wear. A small amount of black rubber bits below the belt is normal. If there is any significant sign of wear to the belt, replace.
  • Page 39 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Replacing the Drive Nuts Should the main drive nut become worn or fail you will have to replace it. Note that both the Backup Drive Nut and Main Drive Nut are replaced at the same time.
  • Page 40 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Remove the Front Panel Remove the Back Panel 9.3.3 Remove the Break Block 9.3.4 Remove the Drive Belt 39 | P a g e...
  • Page 41 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 9.3.5 Block the Drive Shaft 9.3.6 Ensure that Drive Shaft is clear of Guide 9.3.7 Undo all Drive Nut Bolts Top & Bottom 9.3.8 Remove the Red Safety Bracket 9.3.9 Measure Distance from Bottom Nut to End of Screw Make note of this measurement for later...
  • Page 42 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 9.3.10 Measure the Distance Between Nuts Make note of this measurement for later 9.3.11 Pull Drive Shaft Forward and Spin Off Nuts 9.3.12 Clean Old Lubricant of Entire Screw. Use a twisting action to ensure proper cleaning 9.3.13 Apply New Lubricant to Screw and Drive Nuts...
  • Page 43 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Spin On New Drive Nuts 9.4.1 Ensure Bottom Nut is the Correct Distance from End of the Screw. Measure the Distance between Drive Nuts – Ensure Proper Spacing. Use the measurements you noted earlier .
  • Page 44 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 9.4.4 Replace Safety Bracket and Tighten Drive Nut Bolts Be sure to replace the lower limit switch rod 9.4.5 Replace Drive Belt 9.4.6 Replace Break Block 9.4.7 Power on the Lift Test Operation. Note that top cover switch must be depressed or lift will not operate.

  • Page 45: Section 10: Basic Trouble Shooting

    TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 9.4.8 Reassemble the Lift Replace the Back Panel Replace the Front Panel Replace the Guide Frame Covers Replace the Top Cover (Ensure that Top cover switch is properly depressed or lift will not operate .) Maintenance Log: Lower Platform Please keep a record of all maintenance done on the lift in the maintenance log...
  • Page 46 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 10.2 No Power to the lift. Lift will Not Operate Check to see if the lift has been plugged in or the power supply has been hooked up. Check if emergency button is depressed. Pull to “on” position. Ensure that the power key on the control panel is in the “on”...

  • Page 47: Appendix A: Trus Lift Assembly Drawings (With Part Numbers)

    TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Appendix A: Trus <T> LIFT Assembly Drawings (with part numbers) 46 | P a g e...
  • Page 48 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 47 | P a g e...

  • Page 49: Upper Landing Gate Drawing (With Part Numbers)

    Upper Landing Gate Drawing (with part numbers) TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 48 | P a g e...

  • Page 50: Appendix B: Basic Electrical Drawing

    Appendix B: Basic Electrical Drawing TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Note: For lifts with options the electrical drawing specific to the options provided will be sent with the lift. 49 | P a g e...
  • Page 51 TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 50 | P a g e...

  • Page 52: Appendix C: Required Tool List

    Appendix C: Required Tool List TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Hammer 3/8” Drive Ratchet 3/8” ratchet drive x long 6” Extension 3/8” Drive Sockets- 3/8”, 7/16”, ½”, 9/16”, ¾”, 7/16”, 15/16” Deep (15/16” socket will come with the lift originally) Combination Wrench- 3/8”, 7/16”, ½”, 9/16”, ¾”...

  • Page 53: Appendix D: Maintenance Log

    Appendix D: Maintenance Log TRUS<T>LIFT™ 750 MANUAL REVISION D, OCT 29, 2014 Date Description Signed 52 | P a g e...

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