Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for ServerLIFT SL-500FXL
Summary of Contents for ServerLIFT SL-500FXL
- Page 1 Operator’s Manual ServerLIFT Electric Data Center Lift Serial #: 17453 N 25th Ave | Phoenix, AZ 85023 | TEL: 602.254.1557 | FAX: 602.254.1975...
- Page 2 NOTICE ONLY ORIGINAL SERVERLIFT REPLACEMENT PARTS SHALL BE USED FOR ANY REPAIR. ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual ™...
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
(602) 254-1557 | Fax: (602) 254-1975 Service & Support: Shipping/Receiving: Sales: support@serverlift.com shipping@serverlift.com sales@serverlift.com © ServerLIFT LLC. All Rights Reserved. 02-2025 P/N: SL-5F r.A01 Information in this document subject to change without notice. ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual ™... -
Page 4: Introduction
Do not stand or ride on any part of the ServerLIFT device. • Never lift or move the ServerLIFT device with a pallet truck, jack, or forklift. Use the pallet, ramp, and packaging originally received with the unit for transporting it. -
Page 5: Legend
11. Power Cord Sleeve 4. Handle Bars 12. Power Cord 5. Platform Mast 13. Panel Access Door Latch 6. Easy-Glide Shelf Handle 14. Platform SmartTILT Adjustment 7. Casters - Swivel/Lock 15. Accessory Attachment Holes ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual ™... - Page 6 29. Upper Panel Cover 21. Battery Charge Level Indicator 30. Lower Panel Cover 22. Panel Access Door 31. TouchSTOP™ Sensor 23. Stabilizer Brake Release Pedal 32. Swing Arm 24. Stabilizer Brake Pedal 33. Pendant Instructions ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual ™...
-
Page 7: Set Up
Service & Support if any damage is present. SAVE PALLET, RAMP, HARDWARE AND PACKING CARTON! They are needed for moving the ServerLIFT unit to other locations. Function Tests Function Tests are designed to discover malfunctions before machine is used. Tests should be performed before normal operation. Before testing, select an area that is solid, level and free of obstructions. - Page 8 Stabilizer Brake does not lift the back wheels up, contact ServerLIFT Service and Support. 2. Attempt to move the ServerLIFT machine. It should be locked in place and not be able to move. If it rolls at all, or Stabilizer Brake does not lock in DOWN position, contact ServerLIFT Service and Support.
- Page 9 DOWN. Test full range of motion up and down. Platform will automatically stop in fully extended and fully retracted positions. If Platform does not travel full range of motion consistently, contact ServerLIFT Service and Support. Note: Clicking or ratcheting noises are normal when raising/lowering Platform.
- Page 10 Easy-Glide Shelf in both directions. If shelf does not travel entire range of motion consistently or does not lock at incremental adjustment Platform Tilt Angle locations, contact ServerLIFT Adjustment Rod Service and Support. DOWN 6. Return Shelf to back (fully retracted) position.
-
Page 11: Instructions
17. Power the ServerLIFT unit OFF (O) forward. 18. Release Stabilizer Brake 19. Charge ServerLIFT unit when not in use * especially critical when moving the ServerLIFT unit across uneven or not level ground ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual ™... -
Page 12: Stabilizer Brake Operation
• Always engage Stabilizer Brake before raising, lowering, or sliding Easy-Glide Shelf ™ • Engage Stabilizer Brake whenever ServerLIFT unit is not in motion • ServerLIFT unit will/should not move with Stabilizer Brake engaged ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual... -
Page 13: Applying Load To The Platform
Rev. Description Approved By Date Approved Updated release 05/01/2018 Change the name from SL-500XL to SL-500FXL Instructions www.serverlift.com Applying Load To The Platform WARNING NEVER place more than the maximum load on edge of Platform Shelf. The maximum rated load at the edge is reduced when the Platform Shelf is extended. -
Page 14: Safety Directions
• Do not stand under overhanging load. • Do not exceed rated load capacity. • Do not stack loads. • Do not support ladder against ServerLIFT unit. • Do not use on uneven or graded surface Collision Hazards • Only lower load in areas clear of personnel and obstructions. -
Page 15: Fine Adjust Pendant Operation
4” [10.16 cm] throughout the entire operation. 3. Adjust the Platform Height • Use the joystick to raise or lower the platform to the desired loading Drawing #: Drawing Revision: height. RT-26354 ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual ™... - Page 16 Note: Refer to the provided pictures for precise joystick positioning. 7. Hang the Pendant • Place the pendant back on its hanger while you load or unload the equipment. ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual ™...
-
Page 17: Attachments
Do not use together with LE-500X or LE-1000X Lift Extensions or PL-500X Platform Extension. • Do not operate with a load that has a center of mass placed forward (away from the ServerLIFT unit) of indicated Shelf Extender Load Center. • No corner load. - Page 18 Attachments www.serverlift.com Attaching FE-3X Shelf Extender to the ServerLIFT unit 1. Engage ServerLIFT Stabilizer Brake. 2. Place FE-3X Shelf Extender onto ServerLIFT unit platform. Line up holes on shelf extender with threaded holes on ServerLIFT unit platform. 3. Secure Shelf Extender to platform with provided hardware and in all four locations as shown.
-
Page 19: Gt-1000X™ Glide Table
Attachments www.serverlift.com GT-1000X™ Glide Table The ServerLIFT GT-1000X Glide Table allows servers to glide back and forth for frictionless install or removals on either side of an aisle. Allows for right or left hand operation on SL-500FXL Front Loading ™... - Page 20 Thumbscrews and in all four locations as shown. Note: Glide Table can be installed with the table lock handle on either side of the ServerLIFT unit. GT-1000X Glide Table Lock Operation UNLOCKED To unlock Glide Table swing handle up and to the right until it sits firmly in place.
-
Page 21: Rl-500™ Platform Riser
• Ten foot (3 meter) tall racks • Drop in rails The ServerLIFT RL-500 Platform Riser features a lightweight yet rugged design, and is compatible with all current and past models of ServerLIFTs. Included with the RL-500 Platform Riser (4) Thumbscrew... -
Page 22: Rs-500X™ Rail Lift
The ServerLIFT RS-500X Rail Lift features a low profile yet rugged design, and is compatible with all current and past models of ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual... - Page 23 The ServerLIFT RS-500X Rail Lift can be secured to the ServerLIFT Platform Shelf in one of two positions, allowing the Operator the choice of using it from the left or right side of the ServerLIFT SL-500X device. The RS-500X Rail Lift can also be used in conjunction with the RL-500 Platform Riser.
- Page 24 Attachments www.serverlift.com 3. Place the RS-500X Rail Lift onto ServerLIFT Easy-Glide Shelf or RL-500 Platform Riser. Line up the four holes in the base plate of Rail Lift with threaded holes on ServerLIFT Easy-Glide Shelf or RL-500 Platform Riser. 4. Secure the RS-500X...
- Page 25 8. Once all nailheads are lined up in their respective rail slots, lower the Platform so equipment is fully supported by the rails. Reverse these steps for un-racking server equipment. ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual ™...
-
Page 26: Maintenance
Every 12 months Flush and Change Winch Oil* Every 12 months (suggested)* * Oil replacement kits and directions are available from ServerLIFT Service & Support. Note: Units covered under optional Extended Service and Warranty contracts have all above maintenance checks (except for battery replacement) performed as part of ServerLIFT’s annual service visit. -
Page 27: Battery Charging
Maintenance www.serverlift.com Battery Charging The SL-500FXL data center lift is equipped with a rugged, compact ™ battery charger that recharges the onboard 12V 80Ah VRLA battery. The charger is automatic and simply needs to be plugged in to a suitable power supply or standard outlet, up to 240V. -
Page 28: Panel Access Door
Battery Charge Level Indicator. 3. There are 3 charge zones on Level Indicator: DISCHARGED (red), LOW (amber), and FULL (green). If charge level is FULL, the Battery is considered fully charged. ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual ™... -
Page 29: Manual Test
™ maintenance, VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid), AGM (Absorbed glass mat) battery. It is sealed and spill-proof. Replacements are commonly available directly through ServerLIFT Service & Support. ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual ™... - Page 30 168 mm 215 mm 23.83 kg Note: ONLY batteries with INTERNAL terminals will fit inside the ServerLIFT SL-500FXL data center lift. Batteries with external ™ terminals will not work and may cause fire or explosion. 1. Open Panel Access Door.
-
Page 31: Stabilizer Brake Boot Replacement
11. Cover positive and negative terminals with terminal cover. 12. Close Panel Access Door. 13. Verify ServerLIFT is receiving power from new Battery by turning it ON and cycling Platform up and down. Check that Battery Charge Level Indicator shows FULL when tested. -
Page 32: Pulley And Cable Inspection
Broken wires or cut strands • Distortion, kinking, uneven strands, crushed parts, uneven cable diameter, or strands coming off Discontinue use of ServerLIFT device if any cable damage is discovered upon inspection, and contact ServerLIFT Service & Support immediately. Do not attempt to repair or change cable. Pulley Inspection When inspecting pulleys, listen for squeaking, look for cracks, extreme wear, loose connections, and bent/damaged pulley guards. -
Page 33: Specifications
Precise height adjustment with proprietary microprocessor-controlled lifting system • The pendant allows a single operator to align equipment while facing the rack *or 20" (50.8 cm) when used with the FE-3X attachment ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual ™... - Page 34 Cord management sleeve • Secure key lock switch allows power lock-out of device when not in use or during loading to prevent accidents. • Automatic safety stops in maximum upper and lower positions ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual ™...
-
Page 35: Dimensions And Capacity
Specifications www.serverlift.com Dimensions and Capacity, SL-500FXL ™ Working Dimensions Metric Platform Height, Fully Raised 137.6" 350 cm 174.1 Platform Height, Fully Lowered 6.9” 288.7 Forward Shelf Extension 11.4” Movable Shelf Width 14.6” 36.8 cm Platform Length 24” 61.0 cm Platform Angle Adjustment Rear Caster Wheel Diameter 5”... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Locking pin not engaging and groove. Adjust caster wheel until engagement with caster groove. occurs. Detailed directions for this adjustment available from ServerLIFT Service & Support. Caster groove or locking Replace worn or damaged hardware. pin worn or damaged. ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual... - Page 37 Adjust platform angle in the other direction. direction. SmartTILT mechanism Adjust platform angle in the other direction. If over-torqued in one unable to adjust, contact ServerLIFT Service & direction. Support. Platform cannot be adjusted DOWN when it is in Platform is in the lowest it's lowest position.
- Page 38 Open Panel Access Door. Check that all Main Circuit Board. connections to Main Circuit Board are secure. Main Circuit Board Contact ServerLIFT Service & Support for damaged. replacement part. Replace Circuit Board. Upper and/or Lower Limit Follow Raises But Does Not Lower and Lowers Switches are activated.
-
Page 39: Battery Does Not Charge
Limit Switch plunger is not stuck in depressed position. Make sure Tension Swing Arm is not engaging/depressing the switch plunger. Contact ServerLIFT Service and Support for Damaged Circuit Board. replacement part. Replace Circuit Board. ServerLIFT SL-500FXL Data Center Lift Operator’s Manual... - Page 40 Manually unbind mechanism and ensure it travels binding and stuck in down and springs back freely. If platform still does not engaged position. raise, contact ServerLIFT Service and Support for instructions on troubleshooting TouchSTOP sensor. Internal Upper Limit Switch Contact ServerLIFT Service and Support for...
-
Page 41: Warranty
Will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Will perform substantially in accordance with ServerLIFT’s published specifications. ServerLIFT will ship any parts that are in-warranty at no charge in accordance with the Limited Warranty Return & Repair Policy listed below. ServerLIFT will provide repair or replacement instructions as needed. - Page 42 • Description of the problem and/or desired service action. In the event of a return or repair that is determined to occur at ServerLIFT’s facilities, you will be issued a Warranty Repair Authorization (WRA) or case number and shipping instructions.
-
Page 43: Ce Declaration
17453 N 25th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85023 USA 602-254-1557 www.serverlift.com Model numbers: SL-500X , SL-500XI™, SL-500FXL™, ® SL-500FXLI™ Max. Load Capacity: 227 kg (500 lbs) Type of equipment: Server and IT equipment lifting machine We declare that the product identified above meets the requirements of the... - Page 44 17453 N 25th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85023 USA 602-254-1557 www.serverlift.com Model numbers: SL-500X , SL-500XI™, SL-500FXL™, ® SL-500FXLI™ Max. Load Capacity: 227 kg (500 lbs) Type of equipment: Server and IT equipment lifting machine We declare that the product identified above meets the requirements of the...
-
Page 45: Fcc Declaration
FCC Declaration www.serverlift.com Declaration of Conformity Client: ServerLIFT LLC Model numbers: SL-500FXL™, SL-500FXLI™ Type of equipment: Lifting device for IT equipment for use in data centers Manufacturer: ServerLIFT LLC 17453 N 25th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85023 USA 602-254-1557 Report Date: March 1 and 4, 2019 Test Performed By: Compatible Electronic Inc. - Page 46 ServerLIFT Corporation. All Rights Reserved. SL, ServerLIFT, SL-1000X, SL-500X, SL-500FX, SL-500FXL, SL-350X, and TouchSTOP are trademarks of ServerLIFT Corporation 17453 N 25th Ave | Phoenix, AZ 85023 | TEL: 602.254.1557 | FAX: 602.254.1975...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SL-500FXL and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers