Summary of Contents for Power Line VANTAGE VSL
- Page 2 Read this manual thoroughly before uncrating your lift. It is important that the installer and operator read this manual before installing and/or operating the Vantage Storage Lift. This product manual should be kept close to the Vantage Storage Lift for reference and should be included with the lift if it is re-sold.
- Page 3 Pulley Turned Column Lifting Cable Carriage Servo-motor Support Assembly Cable Center Back Brace Frame Retention Section Cable Corner Frame Supports Stowable Approach Ramps Platform Side Rail Support Column Slats Support Brace...
- Page 4 The Vantage Storage Lift is packaged in a plywood crate. The plywood crate is NOT evenly balanced. The heavy end (the carriage is located here) is identifi ed on the outside of the crate. If you are unloading, loading, or transporting the crate from one end, make sure that the heavy end is closest to the forklift.
- Page 5 Models VSL-10 VSL-8 VSLS-10 VSLS-8 Capacity (Weight evenly distributed) 1,500 LBS. 1,500 LBS. 1,500 LBS. 1,500 LBS. Column Height 114” (9’6”) 94.5” (7’10.5”) 114” (9’6”) 94.5” (7’10.5”) Total Width 102” (8’6”) 102” (8’6”) 102” (8’6”) 102” (8’6”) Platform Width 96” (8’) 96”...
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Page 6: Foundation Requirements
Please read this installation manual before you begin to install your Vantage Storage Lift. Installing your lift requires two (2) able-bodied individuals. There are several heavy component parts to this lift. Foundation Requirements Do not pre-drill the holes for the wedge anchors. The holes in the column base and column support brace will be used as a template. - Page 7 1. Place the crate as close as possible to the installation site. 2. Open the metal tabs with a large screwdriver and hammer or some type of pry bar. 3. Remove the sides of the crate. Leave the column lying on the crate fl oor. 4.
- Page 8 5. Remove the two Fixed Position Bolts Fixed from the bottom of the carriage. Position Bolts They were used to secure the carriage and prevent its movement during shipment. These bolts will not be used again so remove them from the installation site to avoid future confusion.
- Page 9 7. Unwrap the rest of the parts and lay them out in front of the column to visualize the footprint. Place the rear column support near the column. Note that all the nuts and bolts come pre-assembled in their proper location. Anchoring the Column Two (2) of the corner anchor bolt holes are accessible without raising the carriage.
- Page 10 1. Use a 5/8-inch (16mm) masonry bit to drill these back corner column support holes. Drilled holes must be at least 4 inches deep. It is okay to drill all the way through the concrete. 2. Clean the holes and install two of the 7.5 inch (190mm) wedge anchor bolts through the column base holes.
- Page 11 3. Make sure that the column is plumb (straight up and down on all sides). Use the provided plastic shims if necessary. If more shims are needed, plastic or metal shims are available at your local hardware store. 4. There may be a zip tie securing the lifting cable to the pulley at the top of the column. Remove that zip tie.
- Page 12 It is now time to raise the carriage to access the remaining column bolt holes. The carriage is controlled by the wireless remote. There are four (4) wireless remotes included in a plastic package. These remotes operate on a 9-volt battery. There are two 9-volt batteries included in a separate plastic bag (along with some plastic shims) Do not plug the carriage power cord into the wall outlet yet! 5.
- Page 13 8. With the carriage in this slightly raised position, all of the column base bolt holes are accessible. Drill the remaining four (4) holes located on the column base support plate. Make sure the holes are at least four inches deep and then cleaned of concrete dust.
- Page 14 11. Remove the two nuts and washers from the threaded areas of the two (longer 7.5 inch) wedge anchors that were previously installed on the back column two holes of the column base. 12. Remove the two factory installed bolts from the raised area behind the column and on top of the column base.
- Page 15 16. Use the two brace holes (one at each end of the back fl oor brace) as a template to drill two (2) additional holes. Install two of the longer (7.5 inch) wedge anchors. Leave at least one (1) inch of thread exposed above the support plate for washers and nut.
- Page 16 Install the Center Frame Assembly and Back-Brace 1. Remove the pre-installed bolts from both sides of the carriage. 2. Position the center frame assembly onto the side carriage support plates (this is a two- person job!) and reinstall and hand tighten the bolts.
- Page 17 3. Remove the pre-installed back brace bolts and set the back brace on the center frame assembly supports (this is a two-person job!). Retention Cable...
- Page 18 4. Reinstall the bolts and hand tighten them to secure the back brace to the carriage. Install the Side Rails and Platform Cross Slats 1. Remove the pre-installed bolts from the middle frame section and install the metal cross slats. Note that four of the slats have the rubber pads installed.
- Page 19 2. Install those four slats with the rubber pads in each corner of the platform. Re-install the nuts and bolts and hand-tighten them. 3. Remove the pre-installed bolts from the side rails.
- Page 20 4. Insert the side rail tab into the back brace slot (this is a two-person job). 5. Insert each end of the cross slat into the receiver of the side rail.
- Page 21 6. Secure the metal cross slats with nut and bolt assembly and hand-tighten only 7. Insert the back brace pin into the side rail tab. 8. Tighten the bolts. (Hand tighten only.)
- Page 22 Install the Platform Support Cables and Corner Supports The adjustable platform support cables are designed to provide additional back brace support for the front part of the cantilevered platform. 1. The front section of the longer support cable is pre-installed in the side rail. Route the threaded end of the shorter cable through the holes in the top corners of the back brace.
- Page 23 3. Remove the pre-installed bolts for the corner support beams. 4. Make sure the side rails are perpendicular to the back-brace to line up the holes and attach each corner support beam. Hand tighten only.
- Page 24 Install the Front Platform Support Rail This is a two-person job. The front support rail (including the stowable approach ramps) is heavy and requires two able-bodied individuals to install. 1. Move the platform frame to a comfortable working height, (it can be in a lower position than in the pictures below) and remove the pre-installed hardware.
- Page 25 Power supply should be 110V. DO NOT USE 220V POWER FOR THIS ADJUSTMENT. 3. Raise the platform about two feet (24 inches). Tighten all hardware. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. 4. Place wood blocks or similar supports under the front of the platform. Lower the platform so that the front is resting on the support blocks.
- Page 26 6. Check to make sure that the side rails are level front to back. (It is okay if the front of the platform is slightly higher). Then check to make sure that platform is level side to side and make further adjustments if necessary. 7.
- Page 27 You will need a pair of heavy gloves when making this adjustment. The lift should be operated on 110V when making this cable alignment adjustment. The motor turns slower on 110V (than 220V). 1. Lower the platform so that the front is resting on the support blocks and stop it at that point.
- Page 28 Carriage roller adjustment: The metal rollers inside the carriage may need adjustment. The complete platform frame needs to be assembled and attached to the back brace before adjusting the rollers. There are eight (8) rollers on the VSL models and there are six (6) rollers on the VSLS models. Four (4) of the rollers on the VSL models are adjustable and three (3) of the rollers on the VSLS models are adjustable.
- Page 29 Limit Switch installation: The upper and lower limit switches are convenience feature items included with this lift. The limit switches are designed to shut off the electric power to the motor when they are activated. A limit switch is an electromechanical device operated by a physical force applied to it by an object.
- Page 30 The lower limit switch is a convenience feature and may be unknowingly compromised. The operator should exercise caution as the platform is being lowered to prevent the motor drum from turning after the platform reaches the fl oor. Note that when choosing your platform material, a hole may need to be cut to allow space for the lower limit switch cord.
- Page 31 4. The top limit switch is pre-installed at the top of the carriage. The switch arm will need to be adjusted (same procedure as the lower limit switch arm). The switch arm should be positioned so that it contacts the movable Allen bolt in the slotted channel on the column. The Allen bolt may be loosened and moved to any position in the channel.
- Page 32 Test Run Your Lift After the installation is complete (decking may or may not be installed), the operation of your lift should be tested before items are loaded on the platform. Use 110V power for the fi rst few times the lift is operated. The speed of the platform on 110V is about one-half (50%) the speed of 220V.
- Page 33 It is important that the weight is properly distributed on the platform. The heavier items need to be placed as close to the column as possible. Example: If your payload is 1500 lbs., then two-thirds (2/3) of the payload (1000 lbs.) needs to be placed on the half of the platform closest to the column.
- Page 34 The Vantage Storage Lift is designed and engineered to off er years of reliable service. These Vantage Storage Lifts have been rigorously tested to ensure that they meet or exceed Industry Standards. Vantage Storage Lifts have a fi ve (5) structural warranty and a two (2) year electric motor warranty. Wear items (EG: cables) have a one (1) year warranty.
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