AmeriGlide AMGHERC600-4, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...tallation and operation For further assistance please contact your authorized AmeriGlide dealer or AmeriGlide s Technical Support Department Tel 866 378 6648 Fax 816 537 0641 Installation Manual HERCULES II 600 Vertical Platform Lift Dealer Serial No MODELS AMGHERC600 4 AMGHERC600 6 ...

Page 2: ...__________________ 6 Preparing to Install______________________________________ 7 Installing the Platform__________________________________10 Controller Harness Connections_____________________10 Installing Outer Guard Panel____________________________10 Installing the Ramp_____________________________________11 Top Landing Gate optional _________________________12 Top Landing EMI Interlock option...

Page 3: ...Manual provides step by step instructions on how to install a Hercules Residential Platform Lift Read and understand the entire Manual before beginning to install the lift Also ensure that the end user has a copy of the Owner s Manual with operating instructions before it is put into service If you have any questions contact technical service at 1 866 378 6648 ...

Page 4: ...Capacity 600lb Height Hercules 400 53 Hercules 600 77 Foot Print 50 x 64 Platform Size 36 x 48 Input Voltage 120VAC 15A grounded circuit Control Voltage 24VAC Platform Speed 10 min Motor HP 90VDC Platform Rear Guard Panel Data Serial Tag Platform Front Guard Panel Safety Pan Assembly Platform Controls Folding Ramp Platform Assembly Ramp Roller Guide Top Cover ...

Page 5: ...evices Do not use for any other purpose This lift is designed to meet ASME A18 1 section 5 and CSA B44 1 ASME A17 5 with the addition of certain options Code requirements for vertical platform lifts vary depending on location Installers are responsible for contacting their local state or county code enforcement office to determine all applicable regulations prior to installing vertical platform li...

Page 6: ...ch that described on the packing list attached to the exterior packaging Tools Needed Hammer Drill Masonry Drill Bit Appliance Dolly Hammer Level Measuring Tape Socket Wrench Set Screwdriver Set Allen Wrench Set Volt Meter Materials Needed 4 Floor Anchors We recommend securing the lift using our anchor kit If you purchase your own anchors they must use x 4 bolts and have a minimum tensile strength...

Page 7: ...ift will mount to is smooth and level This surface must be made from 3 500PSI reinforced concrete with a minimum thickness of 4 Verify that there is enough space for the lift s footprint Include space for the folding access ramp allowing 50 x 64 Size is for 36 x 48 platform The horizontal gap between the edge of the platform and the upper landing must be no less than and no greater than The horizo...

Page 8: ...k Step 3 Carefully tilt the lift tower up and remove from the pallet Remove the top cover and the front panel from the lift tower by removing the three Phillips head screws at the top Set the top cover aside Grasp the loose panel by its sides and raise it up and slide it to the side freeing it from the lift frame Step 4 Plug the platform control box into the Controller Harness that exits the plast...

Page 9: ...648 CONTROLLER HARNESS CONNECTIONS Note Lift will be shipped with jumper in place Red tags note jumpers Safety Pan Top Landing gate Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Upper Lower Call Sends Safety Pan Jumper Upper Lower Limit Switch Upper Landing Interlock Platform Traveling Cable High Voltage Cicurt Break AC unit only ...

Page 10: ...per from the front of the electronics box at the top of the lift Verify that the platform safety pan is operational by pressing up on the pan when the lift is coming down The lift should stop but be able to move in the up direction INSTALLING OUTER GUARD PANEL Step 1 Insert the guard panel posts in the pockets in the platform The smooth side of the guard panel faces toward the center of the platfo...

Page 11: ...mp pivot tabs to the lower landing sides of the platform Reinsert the hex bolts one of which will go through the guard panel post and tighten Step 3 Attach the ramp to the pivot tabs using shoulder bolts and locking nuts Tighten the nuts until they seat against the bolt shoulder Step 4 Attach the ramp roller arm by bolting it to the underside of the ramp The ramp roller should align and make conta...

Page 12: ...with the platform outer guard rail not shown for clearity There are a number of attachment holes provided in the threshold portion of the gate for mounting using wood lag screws or concrete anchors as appropriate Remove the latch post cover and connect the call send and interlock wire harnesses The vertical posts of the gate must be attached to a supporting structure the gate is not designed to be...

Page 13: ...nt any shear or obstruction hazards and must be utilized A running clearance of no more than 3 4 and no less than 3 8 must be maintained between the edge of the platform and the fascia panel Hercules II 750 Vertical Platform Lift Manual www Ameriglide com 866 378 6648 Note The ASME A18 1 Code requires smooth vertical surface below the upper gate or door to prevent a pinch point Reference ASME A18 ...

Page 14: ...ock 1 Position interlock to door jamb and mark mounting holes 2 FastenInterlocktodoorjambwith 8woodscrews 3 Route 4 conductor Interlock cable thru hole in top of interlock and make wire connections 4 Attach door keeper and emergency key plates to hoistway door Wiring A length of multi conductor wire will need to be run from the bottom of the lift tower up to the interlock Consult local codes for t...

Page 15: ...bolts with a minimum tensile strength of 6000lb Step 2 Use the lift s base as a template Drill 4 holes into the concrete Verify that holes you have drilled are deep enough to accept the anchors Step 3 Secure the lift in place by tightening the floor anchor bolts Caution Verify that the running clearance around the lift complies with any codes for your area The horizontal gap between the edge of th...

Page 16: ...f the front cover sets on a pin on either side of the lift frame Set the cover aside in a safe location where it will not become damaged Setp 4 Loosen the bolts that attaches the upper limit switch assembly Slide the assembly down the track until the lower switch in the assembly comes in contact with the stop bracket on the lift s car You should hear the limit switch click as contact is made Step ...

Page 17: ...s on the ground Step 2 Verify the Emergency Stop Switch operation When Emergency Stop is pushed the lift should not run in either direction When the switch is pulled back out the lift should operate normally Step 3 Verify the operation of the sensor pan underneath the platform Start with the lift at the top landing Press up on the sensor pan While holding the pan in this location press the down sw...

Page 18: ...er has not tripped Try to run the lift by pushing both the up and down buttons MANUAL OVERRIDE PROCEDURE If after Troubleshooting as above the lift still will not run complete the following steps Step 1 Unplug the lift from the wall Push in the Emergency Stop Button Step 2 Loosen the screws and remove the top cap at the top of the tower Step 3 Insert the manual hand crank onto the upper nut on the...

Page 19: ...ty Pan Switches C NC C NC C NC C NC 110 VAC 2 3 8 4 10 11 1 5 DN 52 51 UP 1 2 DN 22 21 UP 22 21 15 Amp C B 3 Amp C B 50W 50Ω DN 2 1 UP 51 52 Gate Closed 6 7 C NC C NC Btm Lmt DN 3 4 UP 4 3 RED BLK Safety Nut C NO C NC NO L1 L2 G 4 Terminal Strip Connection Switch N C Switch N O held closed Push Button Contact N O Contact N C Circuit Breaker Legend Optional Equipment Call Send Key Switch Opt Flow S...

Page 20: ...C Emergency Stop Platform Control C NO C NC C NC C NC C NC Safety Nut Safety Pan Gate Closed Lower Limit Upper Limit Final Limit Travel Cable 44029 Platform Control 49218 Safety Nut HRNS 44009 Safety Nut HRNS 44011 Call Send 49300 Gate Extension HRNS 44014 Gate Call Send HRNS 44012 Gate Interlock HRNS 44013 Limit Switch HRNS 44007 Opt Flow Switch D D C C B B A A 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 44111 REV C WIRING ...

Page 21: ...witches C NC C NC C NC C NC 2 3 8 4 10 11 1 13 Switch N C Switch N O held closed Push Button Contact N O Contact N C Circuit Breaker Legend 30 Amp 3 Amp Gate Closed 6 7 C NC C NC Btm Lmt Optional Equipment C NC NO U2 A1 A2 D2 A1 A2 SAF U2 D2 12 VDC BATTERY CHARGER 24 VDC 12 VDC Safety Nut C NO Call Send Key Switch 24VDC Motor DN UP DN UP RED DN UP BLK M 12V M G PWM MOTOR SPEED CONTROL Opt Float Sw...

Page 22: ... C NC NO A1 A2 COM NO NC C NO Call Send SOL Call Send NC NC NO NC Emergency Stop Platform Control C NO C NC C NC C NC C NC Safety Nut Safety Pan Gate Closed Lower Limit Upper Limit Final Limit Travel Cable 44029 Platform Control 49218 Safety Nut HRNS 44009 Safety Nut HRNS 44011 Call Send 49300 Gate Extension HRNS 44014 Gate Call Send HRNS 44012 Gate Interlock HRNS 44013 Limit Switch HRNS 44007 Opt...

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