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The information in this manual mostly represents our standard machines, if you have questions regarding the specifications and dimensions of your actual lift table, contact Southworth Customer Service or Southworth Sales if your order is being quoted or is in process. Model:...
5.11 Winch Assembly and Detection Photo Eye Sensor (Optional Accessory) ......... 27 5.12 Hydraulic Power Unit Cover (Optional Accessory) ..............27 5.13 Immersion Heater Installation (Optional Accessory) ..............27 5.14 Testing ............................28 SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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Repacking a Cylinder ......................50 7.8.3 Reinstalling a Cylinder ......................51 7.9 Replacing the Rollers ......................... 52 7.9.1 Replacing the Upper Rollers ....................52 7.9.2 Replacing the Lower Rollers ....................53 7.10 Replacement Parts ........................55 SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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10.4 Hydraulic Schematic ........................62 Drawing 60073263 ..................... 63 Warranty & Contact Information ..............67 This label (part # 10095524) WARNING is required by California Law. Cancer and Reproductive Harm - For more information visit: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov www.P65Warnings.ca.gov SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
3. Retrained, if necessary, based on the owners/user’s observation and evaluation of the operator. Modifications and additions shall not be performed without the manufacturer’s prior written approval. Where such authorization is granted, capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
Before Operations - The operator shall: 1. Read and understand the manufacturer’s operating instruction(s) and user’s safety rules or have them explained. 2. Understand all labels, warnings, and instructions displayed on the machine or have them explained. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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13. Problems or malfunctions - Any problem(s) or malfunction(s) that affect the safety of operations shall be repaired prior to the use of the machine. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (e.g., messages relating to property damage). SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
All labels must be legible. If any label is missing, damaged, or otherwise illegible contact the manufacturer for replacement labels. Label Placement Diagram SOME SUB-FRAME COMPONENTS REMOVED FOR CLARITY SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
Specifications Model: ACDL15-49 20,000 lb. uniform live load or Max Capacity: 15,000 lb. uniform live load with Southworth castered deck Raised Height of Platform: 61-3/4” available, without castered deck Lowered Height of Platform: 12-3/4”, without castered deck Horsepower: 7.5 hp...
I-beam bollards, stop decks, bevel toe guards, hydraulic power unit covers, hydraulic fluid immersion heaters, handrails and operator platforms, container winches, etc. If your air cargo lift has anything other than standard specifications, contact Southworth Customer Service for further assistance. Dimensions - Plan View 72"...
12 3/4" END USER NOTE: PLATFO LOWERED HEIGHT IT IS SOUTHWORTH'S UNDERSTANDING THAT A CASTER DECK AND W/DOWN LIMIT BUMPERS WILL BE INSTALLED BY OTHERS. THE CASTER DECK MUST BE OF RIGID CONSTRUCTION AND UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTE THE LOAD ONTO THE OPEN FRAME PLATFORM.
Do not install on asphalt. This machine must be properly anchored before standard operation or the machine may be damaged. Anchor bolts are to be supplied by the installer and must be sufficient for securing the machine. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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If it is absolutely necessary to manually raise the platform, see Manually Raising Platform section. Thoroughly read and understand these instructions before beginning installation. Contact Customer Service for assistance if needed. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
2. Carefully raise the machine off the pallet/skid using the four lifting points on the sides of the base frame. Use a load spreader system to evenly distribute the weight. Machine weight: Approximately 4,800 lb. 4X LIFTING POINTS SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual FRACTIONS .XXX .005...
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CONNECT FITTING ON HPU TO PUSH- TO-CONNECT FITTING ON BASE unit - connection FRAME points may be different on other power units. CONNECT PRESSURE HOSE TO FLOW CONTROL AND CONNECTION POINT ON BASE FRAME SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
Castered Deck Platform by Others (Optional Accessory) Southworth understands that castered decks and bumpers are sometimes provided by others. The castered deck must be of rigid construction and evenly distribute the load on the open platform sub-frame.
Align the mounting holes on the mounting angle with the holes on the open platform chassis rails (2 per side). Fasten using the provided 1/2” x 1 3/4” socket head screws. Fasteners should be hand tight only. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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55-60 ft-lbs. 4X 1/2” HEX HEAD HARDWARE. TIGHTEN TO 55-60 FT-LBS. (BOTH SIDES OF CASTER DECK) 8. Tighten all castered deck section fasteners on the underside of the platform to 75-80 ft-lbs. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
1. Install the beveled toe guard (if included) on the roller end of the castered deck. The beveled edge of the toe guard is to angle into the base frame. 12X FASTENERS BEVEL TOE GUARD PANELS NOTE ORIENTATION OF BEVELED EDGES SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
25-29 ft-lbs. The operator platform can be located on either side of the castered deck, as required. Section weight: Approximately 400 lbs OPERATOR PLATFORM GRATING 12X GRATING CLIPS, 2X PER SUPPORT SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
Adjust the deck height and level as necessary using the four platform leveling bolts (if included) located at the corners of the base frame. Adjusting these will allow changing the lowered height. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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(if equipped). Disconnect and lock out the electrical supply, before working under or around the lift, to prevent unintended operation of the lift. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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9. Turn on the main electrical disconnect switch and raise the lift to the fully raised position. Remove and stow the maintenance devices. See Maintenance Devices section. 10. Lower the lift to the fully lowered position. 11. Lift is now ready for testing. See Testing section. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
Maintenance & Repair section. 8. Raise the platform to fully raised height then release the button. The motor should turn off and the platform should come to a stop and hold its position. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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19. Verify that no leaks of hydraulic fluid exist at the power unit, the lines, or in and around the lift table. See Relieving Hydraulic Pressure section. 20. Test the function of the castered deck using the manufacturers guide (if by others). SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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21. If a Southworth castered deck has been provided, ensure the manually actuated stops function properly by pressing down on the release buttons, located on the sides of the castered deck aligned with their respective stops. When the release buttons are pressed down, the stops should raise.
Pass | Fail all functioning properly. Notes: Hydraulic and electrical schematics and spare fuse kit are present in control Spare parts and documentation Pass | Fail Pass | Fail Pass | Fail panel. Notes: SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
To raise the stops press down on either of the release buttons aligned with the respective stops until the latch releases. There are two release buttons aligned with each (or pair) of manually actuated stops: one on each side of the castered deck platform. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
Each end of the floating bumper will be contained in a bollard assembly to allow the bumper to float between as the lift platform raises and lowers. FLOATING BUMPER SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
Do not install on asphalt or other unstable surface. Always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when performing and maintenance or repair. Do not adjust the hydraulic pressure relief valve. This valve is pre-set and adjustment may cause damage to the machine. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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8. Open the control panel and insert an UP limit switch jumper while referencing the Electrical section. 9. Re-energize the machine. 10. Raise the platform high enough to engage the maintenance devices. 11. Engage the maintenance devices by rotating them from horizontal until they stand vertically. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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23. Open the control panel and remove the UP limit switch jumper (inserted in step 8) while referencing the Electrical section. 24. Re-energize the machine. 25. You may now resume testing and/or operation of the machine. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
9. Continue to raise and lower through the full cycle five to six times to bleed any air from the hydraulic system. Check the fluid level in the reservoir after the machine has been cycled and is in the fully lowered position. Refill with clean fluid as necessary. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
Totally drain the used fluid and reinstall the drain plug. Clean up any spills. 6. Alternately, the fluid may be drained out by removing the vent line and fill port at the top of the reservoir and siphoning the fluid out accordingly. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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Subject to change · 20.20-EN/US · 0818 stened with two hex nuts from the inside of the tank Tolerance on center- e: 0.3 mm, tolerance on the drilled holes 0.2 mm RUBBER WASHER sted 2.2 Ft-Lbs / 3 Nm SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
6” of clearance beneath each platform beam. Connect straps or chains to a spreader bar above. Make sure the lifting straps/chains are not up against either side of the lift platform when lifting. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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“U” shaped cylinder base elements are seated on the lower pins before powering up. The keepers may have been bent or destroyed during lifting. Replace if necessary. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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19. Verify hydraulic fluid level. Fluid should be at 1/4” from the top of the sight glass when the lift is fully lowered. Add if needed. 20. Test for proper operation. See Testing section. 3RD ANGLE SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual PROJECTION...
TL ACDL15-49H 102.00X163.00BG 460E PB DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES 121810 PROJECT: TITLE 45011574 063Z8 USE OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION LIMITED TO WRITTEN AGREEMENT CAGE CODE DWG NO. SIZE UPPER LS ARM ROLLER CROSS TUBE IS UPPER LS STRIKER SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
• Ensure all manually actuated stop release buttons actuate their respective stops on each end of the castered deck platform of the lift. • Ensure all manually actuated stops latch down properly. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
Inspect the optional floating bumper assembly (if equipped) to make sure the bumper is not getting caught in the bollards/guides as the lift platform is raised and lowered. Also ensure all rollers are turning freely. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
Ensure the fluid level is approximately 1/4” from the top of the fluid level/temperature sight gauge on the HPU reservoir or approximately 3/4” from the top of the reservoir (if no sight guage) when the lift table is fully lowered. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
9. Clean the bore of the cylinder tube thoroughly. Inspect the bore of the tube for scratches that run up and down, along the length of they cylinder. If any scratches are present, hone the inner surface of the cylinder. Be sure to clean the tube thoroughly after. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
11. Ensure the fluid level is approximately 1/4” from the top of the fluid level/temperature sight gauge on the HPU reservoir when the lift table is fully lowered. 12. Check for hydraulic leaks and clean up any spilled hydraulic oil. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
RAILS (BOTH SIDES) REV. ZONE 3. Remove the snap ring retaining one of the rollers on the roller shaft. Snap rings can be discarded as they will be replaced during reassembly. SNAP RING SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
5. Using a three ton (or larger) automotive jack (or similar tool) under the open platform chassis rails (one on both sides of lift), jack the roller end of the platform up until the lower rollers rise out of the roller tracks. Weight approx. 2500 lbs. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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Ensure rollers are centered on the wear strips on the bottom of each roller track. 12. Turn on the power supply, raise the lift and engage the maintenance devices. 13. Replace the roller retainer covers. 14. Test operation. See Testing section. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
7.10 Replacement Parts Southworth Products has carefully chosen the components in your lift table to be the best available for the purpose. Replacement parts should be identical to the original equipment. Southworth Products will not be responsible for equipment failures resulting from the use of incorrect replacement parts or from unauthorized modifications of the machine.
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Remove necessary components and clean. slowly be clogged Insufficient oil Check fluid level. See Hydraulic Fluid section. Down valve manual Verify the manual override is closed. override may be open SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
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Customer Service for procedure. closed. Platform lowers too slowly Fixed flow control valve Clean the fixed flow control valve as necessary. may be clogged Return line filter may be Replace return line filter. clogged. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
FOR ANY LIMIT SWITCH THAT IS NOT PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT, ADD A JUMPER BETWEEN THE ASSOCIATED TERMINALS. ALTHOUGH PUSHBUTTONS ARE SHOWN, FOOTSWITCHES MAY BE USED. IF PROVIDED, AN "UP" VALVE SOLENOID MAY BE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL WITH THE MOTOR STARTER AS SHOWN. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
3 - BLACK DOWN 5 - WHITE GROUND TERMINAL - GREEN Control Panel 460/3/60 SUPPLY POWER CONNECTED TO 1L1, 3L2, 5L3 BUSSMAN FNQ-R-1/4 MOTOR BUSSMAN STARTER FNQ-R-1/4 BUSSMAN FNM-1/2 SUPPLY GROUND CONNECTED TO GROUNDING TERMINAL SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
Ensure the fluid level is approximately 1/4” from the top of the fluid level/temperature sight gauge on the HPU reservoir or 3/4” from the top of the reservoir (when no sight gauge is included) when the lift table is fully lowered. SOUTHWORTH PRODUCTS ACDL15-49 Air Cargo Lift Manual...
For specific warranty information, contact Southworth Products with the machine’s serial number. Any claim for breach of this warranty must be received in writing by Southworth within the warranty period. Warranties shall not cover failure or defective operation, caused by misuse, misapplication, negligence or accident, exceeding recommended capacities, or any alteration or repair of the item purchased which has not been authorized by Southworth.
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