Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G Table of contents 1. General information ..........................1 2. Identification of the operating instructions ..................... 1 3. Technical data ............................1 4. Modification of the product ........................2 5. Safety-related information ........................2 5.1 Safety instructions ............................2 5.2 Warnings and symbols ..........................
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G Further attachment: ⋅ Operating instructions for post lifts Inspection book for post lifts ⋅ EU Declaration of Conformity ⋅ TW242CEB4.3-G_2-Post-Lifts_Manual_uk_00_20250120.pdf Version: -00, 20.01.2025...
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Improper use also invalidates the CE certification and the validity of the certificate. If you require any changes, please contact your dealer or the expert staff at Twin Busch GmbH beforehand. 5. Safety-related information Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the post lift into operation. Keep the instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 5.2 Warnings and symbols All warnings are clearly visible on the lift to ensure that the user uses the device in a safe and appropriate manner. The warning signs must be kept clean and replaced if they are damaged or missing. Please read the signs carefully and memorise their meaning for future use.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 5.3 Safety precautions Pos. Description Function Steel cable Balance the carraiges on both sides. Mechanical safety interlock Catches the carrqaiges in the event of a hydraulic failure. Limit switch for maximum height Stops lifting at maximum height. Limit switch for the roof guard Stops lifting when the overhead bar is pushed upwards by the vehicle roof.
Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 5.4 Vehicle centre of gravity 6. Conformity with the product The TW 242CEB4.3-G 2-post lift is CE-certified and complies with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and fulfils the standards EN 1493:2022, EN 60204-1:2018 (see under: EU Declaration of Conformity, at the end of the operating instructions).
Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 8. Assembly of the post lift 8.1 Before installation Tools and equipment required: ⋅ Suitable lifting tool for bulky and heavy components ⋅ Hammer ⋅ Phillips and slotted screwdriver ⋅ Torque wrench ⋅ Spanner attachments and open-end spanners ⋅...
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G Note: Provided that the ceiling of your workshop is higher than 4300 mm, you should attach the extension piece to the main column using the hole pairs P3 and P4. If the ceiling is lower than 4300 mm, you must tighten the extension piece over the pairs of holes P1 and P2.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 1 Allen screw with hexagon socket M6*35 2 Lock nut M6 3 Hexagon head screw with swivel joint M14*30 4 Flat washer M14 5 M14 spring washer 6 Hexagonal nut M14 7 Protective bar for the roof 5) Determine the mounting position and set up the columns.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G Floor plan for symmetrical column arrangement: Page | 9 Misprints, errors and changes excepted.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 2. Lift the lifting carriage into the first locking position using suitable means. All fixing holes in the base plate are then accessible. Ensure that the locking pawl is engaged. 3. Drill the mounting holes. Remove the drilling dust from the hole. 4.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G Refer to the following illustrations for two types of configurations, identify and mark the correct holes on the connecting part (position 5). Tighten the beam with the two connecting parts and connect the beam to the two posts by tightening the two connecting parts with the two posts.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 8) Install the mechanical locking unit. Attach four safety locking plates and electromagnets, two on each post. 1 Orientation block 2 Safety locking plate 3 Electromagnet 4 Allen screw with hexagon socket M6*8 5 Allen screw with hexagon socket M6*15 9) Connect the steel cables.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 10) Install the motor. Mount the power pack on the power side post. 1 Hexagonal sleeve M10 2 Spring washer M10 3 Flat washer M10 4 Shock-absorbing cushion 5 Swivelling screw with hexagon head M10x35 11) Connect the hydraulic hoses. The following diagram shows the connection for the configuration with a total height of 4300 mm.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 1 Oil cylinder 2 Straight connection (optional, can only be used for a total height of 4300 mm) 3 Three-way connector 4 Rubber oil hose 1, L=320mm 5 Rubber oil hose 2, L= 840mm (optional, can only be used for a total height of 4300mm) 6 Rubber oil hose 3, L=8625 mm 7 Rubber oil hose 4, L=2265 mm Page | 15...
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 13) Install the control unit. ONLY qualified electricians may carry out the electrical connection. Read the type plate and check that the supply voltage matches the voltage of the post lift. Read the electrical connection diagram in the appendix for reference before making the connection.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G c) Attach the limit switch for the roof guard to the roof crossbar and connect its wires to the corresponding terminals in the main switch box. Roof protection limit switch Phillips flat screw M4x25 d) Connect the quick connectors between the electromagnets. Connect the wires to the corresponding terminals reserved in the main switch box.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G e) Connect the solenoid valve cable and the motor cable. Motorised wire Solenoid valve wire Motor unit Main switch box Power cable f) Attach the auxiliary control unit to the other pillar, run the cable along the inside of the pillar and up the top of the support.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 14) Fit the swing arms. Connect the four swivel arms to the carriage using bolt shafts. The bolt shafts (no. 2) must be greased during installation. Check whether the arm lock can be effectively engaged when lifting. Attention: Attach the lifting arms and the protective bars for the feet ONLY after the entire Assembly has been erected and anchored.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G Bleeding the hydraulic system: Bleed the remaining air from the oil cylinder. Unscrew the nut on the top of the oil cylinder and press lightly on the OPEN button until oil escapes. Then tighten the nut again. Ventilation air remained in the After bleeding, the fluid level in the power unit reservoir may drop.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 18) Attach two protective covers. Attach the covers (pos.2, pos.4) to the pillars. 1 Cheese head screw with hexagon socket M6x12 2 Cover 1 3 Main pillar 4 Cover 2 5 Secondary column 19) Attach the protective pads for the door opening, the foot guards and the lifting pads. 1 Cheese head screw with hexagon socket M8x30 2 Door protection pad...
Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 20) Install the motor cover. First attach the holder to the column and then the motor cover to the holder. 1 Motor 2 Allen screw with hexagon socket M8*12 3 Bracket for the housing 4 Allen screw with hexagon socket M8*12 5 Motor cover 8.4 Assembly checklist...
Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 9. Commissioning 9.1 Safety precautions a) If the safety devices are defective or show abnormalities, the lift must not be put into operation under any circumstances! b) Check that all connections of the hydraulic lines are tight and functional. If there are no leaks, the lifting process can be started.
Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 9.3 Lifting and lowering process flow chart Lifting process Lowering process Start Start Switch on the power Switch on the power Press the DOWN button Press the UP button (push-button) (push-button) Motor drives the gear pump Lift raises for approx.
Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 9.4 Operating instructions 9.4.1 Lifting process 1. Read and understand the operating instructions before starting work. 2. Connect the power supply and switch the main switch to ON. 3. Park the vehicle with its centre of gravity in the middle between the two pillars. 4.
10. Troubleshooting Please note: Do not hesitate to contact the expert staff at Twin Busch GmbH if you are unable to rectify a fault yourself. We will be happy to help you solve the problem. In this case, please document the fault and send us pictures and a precise description of the fault so that we can identify and rectify the cause as quickly as possible.
Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 11. Maintenance Regular maintenance of your lift will ensure a long and safe service life. Suggestions for maintenance intervals and the activities to be carried out are listed below. How often you service your lift depends on the environmental conditions, the degree of soiling and, of course, the stress and load on the lift.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G Pos. Component Method Period Check whether the control buttons function as "hold-to-run" and Control buttons Every day check whether they fulfil the specified function. Check whether both mechanical locks can be effectively engaged and Mechanical safety interlock Every day disengaged by pressing the control buttons.
If the lift malfunctions, simple faults may be the cause. Use the following list for troubleshooting *). If the cause of the error is not listed or cannot be found, please contact the expert Twin Busch GmbH team. Never attempt to carry out repairs yourself, especially on safety devices or electrical system parts.
Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 13.2 Foundation requirements and working area Requirements for the concrete: - Concrete C25/C30 with a minimum thickness of at least 200 mm. - The floor must be level and have a flatness of less than 5 mm/m. - Newly poured concrete must cure for at least 28 days.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G For ground exposed to frost, note the following: For frost exposure, the concrete must comply with exposure class XF4, as dripping de-icing agent cannot be ruled out. This results in the following minimum requirements for the concrete when exposed to frost: Exposure class: Maximum w/c: 0,45...
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G Basic layout for symmetrical column configuration Page | 34 Misprints, errors and changes excepted.
Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G 13.4 Circuit diagrams (Note: For specific voltage requirements, the actual voltage of your post lift may differ from the following diagram). Page | 36 Misprints, errors and changes excepted.
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G Code Description Specification Quantity 614901691 Crossbar(off) 62C-A21-B1-42T-EA 614901732 Connecting plate 62C-A21-B3-42T-EA 202109024 Hexagon head screw with swivel joint M6X35-GB70_1 203103005 Hexagon lock nut M6-GB889 201102035 Hexagon head screw with swivel joint M14X30-GB5783 204101008 Washer D14-GB95 204201007 Spring washer D14-GB93 203101008...
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G Code Description Specification Quantity 614901692 Cross member (in) 62C-A21-B2-42T-EA 202111008 Countersunk head screw with hexagon socket M10X16-GB70_3 612901718 Upper pulley shaft 62C-A21-B3 410902109 Belt pulley C9Z-A1-B2 205101101 Warehouse 3520-SF-1X 410911631 Space envelope 62C-A21-B4 410274470C Spring 6435B-A4-B30 Chain protection cloth 615068743 62C-A1-B5,L=3875mm...
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G Code Description Specification Quantity 612004003B Height adapter 6254E-A11 410901744 Bracket for the height adapter 6254E-A1-B1-C6-V0 202110004 Hexagon socket head screw M8X12-GB70_2 202109017 Allen screw with hexagon socket M6X8-GB70_1 322000005 Frame for auxiliary control unit 250*80*70, black 202101008 Phillips head screw with hexagon socket M4X10-GB818...
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G Code Description Specification Quantity 205101101 Warehouse 3520-SF-1X 410902109 Belt pulley C9Z-A1-B2 410540080 Lower pulley shaft C12-A1-B3-C1 420680083 Slider C9Z-A1-B5 410902001B Tie rod 6254E-A2-B1-C1-1 410150121 Pressure spring 6254E-A2-B4 410901075 Tooth block 6254E-A2-B9 206102013 Elastic column pin D6X40-GB879 204301013 Snap ring D38-GB894...
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Manual 2-post lift TW242CEB4.3-G Code Description Specification Quantity 410040071 Orientation block 6254E-A17 410040061 Safety locking plate 6254E-A13 330310005 Electromagnet 6254E-A14 202109017 Allen screw with hexagon socket M6*8 202109020 Allen screw with hexagon socket M6*15 Page | 50 Misprints, errors and changes excepted.
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