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Summary of Contents for RAM FLEX LIFT
- Page 1 FLEX LIFT OWNER’S OPERATION MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Section 1: Introduction ..............................1 1.1: Online Resources .............................. 1 1.2: Lift Diagrams ..............................2 1.3: Flex Lift Features ............................. 4 Section 2: Safety Information ............................ 5 2.1: Safety Symbols and Definitions ........................5 2.2: Additional Symbols ............................5 2.3: Safety Notes .............................. -
Page 4: Section 1: Introduction
Section 1: Introduction Thank you for selecting the Flex Lift™. When operated properly, the Flex Lift™ is designed to provide years of trouble-free service. This manual is provided to walk you through safe operation of the lift. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your lift for the first time. -
Page 5: Lift Diagrams
1.2: Lift Diagrams Top Cover Grab Rail Toe Plate Rocker Arm Toe Plate Front Cover Control Wall Control Box Handrail Wall 1-800-563-4382 RAM Elevators + Lifts... - Page 6 Lift Motor Guide Rail Tube Upper Limit Bracket Guide Frame Upper Limit Switch Lower Limit Switch Drive Screw Drive Nut Drive Nut Sleeve Lift Motor RAM Elevators + Lifts 1-800-563-4382...
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Page 7: Flex Lift Features
1.3: Flex Lift Features Maximum Weight Capacity: 750 lb (340 kg) Travel Height 28” to 168” (71cm to 427 cm) Travel Speed 8 ft per minute Carriage Types - Straight Through (36x48, 36x54, 36x60) - 90 Degree Access (42x48, 42x54, 42x60... -
Page 8: Section 2: Safety Information
The following are additional symbols and conventions used through the manual: Detail callout, used to call Step Callout, labels attention to a detailed which step the given mentioned in the body of the diagram relates to. instructions. RAM Elevators + Lifts 1-800-563-4382... -
Page 9: Safety Notes
See RAM installation drawings for details. -
Page 10: Section 3: Operation
Section 3: Operation 3.1: Controls Diagram Emergency Stop Button On/Off Key Down Paddle Control Box Key Up Paddle RAM Elevators + Lifts 1-800-563-4382... -
Page 11: Operation Instruction
If you need to stop the lift before it reaches the landing, simply release the UP or DOWN paddle and the carriage will stop immediately. You can also stop the lift by pressing the red STOP button (see above figure). To release, simply pull out the button. 1-800-563-4382 RAM Elevators + Lifts... -
Page 12: Section 4: Emergency Operation
To use the standard manual crank, remove the top cover from the lift and position the manual crank ratchet provided with the lift on the main drive screw, as seen below. To raise the lift, rotate the ratchet clockwise. To lower the lift, rotate the ratchet counterclockwise. RAM Elevators + Lifts 1-800-563-4382... -
Page 13: Section 5: Optional Items
Flex Lift. This section offers a brief description of them and their operation. 5.1: 90 Degree Manual Crank As an optional upgrade to the Flex Lift, RAM offers a 90-degree manual cranking device that allow the lift to be cranked from the side without removing the top cover. -
Page 14: Degree Manual Crank Operation Instructions
4) After the lift platform has reached the desired landing, rotate the shaft in the opposite direction approximately 5 times to relieve the load on the gearbox, and then retrieve the socket ratchet and extension to disengage the crank. RAM Elevators + Lifts 1-800-563-4382... -
Page 15: Carriage Gate
Note Interlock keys are different to the lift keys that activate the lift and unlock the lift control box (See below figure) 5.3: Safety Pan 1-800-563-4382 RAM Elevators + Lifts... - Page 16 Then, with nothing underneath, run the lift downwards and purposefully trip the safety pan, the lift should immediately stop. RAM Elevators + Lifts 1-800-563-4382...
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Page 17: Landing Gates
5.4: Landing Gates Flex Lift landing gates are mounted to a landing, and bar entry to the lift unless the lift is at that specific landing. In the event of an emergency, gate’s interlock can be manually opened by using the interlock key provided with your lift. -
Page 18: Remote Call Station
Some call stations also have key to be used to disable the lift, which must be rotated into the ON position (horizontal) for the lift to run. RAM Elevators + Lifts 1-800-563-4382... -
Page 19: Ups
This UPS powers the emergency lighting, emergency alarm, and interlocks, but does not power the lift. In the envent of a loss of power, the lift will still need to be manually cranked to the nearest landing. 1-800-563-4382 RAM Elevators + Lifts... -
Page 20: Tower Of Power
5.7: Tower of Power The Flex Lift Tower of Power serves as a battery backup for the lift, supplying power to the unit when building power has been cut off or irregular. The Tower of Power does not come with batteries. -
Page 21: Section 6: Troubleshooting & Maintenance
4. Inspect the toe plate and ensure it is operating smoothly and moving into the up position when the lift leaves the lower landing. Also test that it will resist load being applied to it (up to 125lb). 1-800-563-4382 RAM Elevators + Lifts... -
Page 22: Annual Maintenance (By Technician)
An inspection and maintenance is required to be completed by an authorized RAM dealer for any extended warranty claims to be valid. All previous monthly items + the following: 1. -
Page 23: Testing
Small points of damage can be wire brushed and touched up with the small touch up paint containers that come with each lift RAM ships out. This will extend the life and cosmetic look of you lift and is particularly important in any environments that are coastal or potentially corrosive. -
Page 24: 1: Full Load Testing
(950 lb). Lower the lift and stop several times to ensure that the lift will brake without unintentional movement. The lift is not required to lift 125% (950 lb) of working load. RAM Elevators + Lifts 1-800-563-4382... -
Page 25: 2: Upper Limit And Upper Final Limit Switch
Lower Limit/ Nut Failure Switch Upper Final Limit Switch Upper Limit Switch Bypass Switch 1-800-563-4382 RAM Elevators + Lifts... -
Page 26: Lower Limit / Nut Failure Switch
The bypass switch is intended to bypass the upper/lower landing gate and car gate interlocks as the lift approaches the landings. Verify that the landing and car gates are unlocked as the lift nears the upper/lower landings but locked during travel. RAM Elevators + Lifts 1-800-563-4382... -
Page 27: 4: Additional Testing Notes
Verify that is the E-stop button is pressed then the lift will not operate. Key Switches Verify that when a key switch at each landing or on board the lift is turned to the off position the corresponding buttons and control paddles do not operate the lift. 1-800-563-4382 RAM Elevators + Lifts... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
• Check that the top cover switch is properly depressed when the top cover is on. • If you have any interlocks, check that they are in the ‘locked” position, see “Landing Devices” supplementary manual. RAM Elevators + Lifts 1-800-563-4382... - Page 29 • If you have a UPS, check that the UPS is turned on. • Clean the guide rail surfaces using Simple Lift won’t raise full capacity and is Green cleaner vibrating and/or • Clean and grease screw using Mobilith SHC squealing when going down 460PM 1-800-563-4382 RAM Elevators + Lifts...
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