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8.
If repositioning the pallet height is required, walk to the rear of the unit and turn the ON-OFF switch to ON. Wait 5 seconds, then raise or
lower the pallet to the desired height. Turn the ON-OFF switch to OFF, then continue loading or unloading as required.
9.
When the loading or unloading process is complete, walk to the rear of the UniLift and turn the ON-OFF switch to ON. Depress and
hold the DOWN button to lower forks. The forks will lower to the transition point and the outriggers will automatically retract to the stored
position. Outrigger progress is displayed on the LED console. If either outrigger encounters an obstruction or fails to fully retract, the red
LEDs will fl ash (see stacker operation/pallet obstruction).
10.
Release the DOWN button when the forks reach the desired height or are completely lowered.
DANGER
DO NOT
travel with the load elevated.
ALWAYS
travel with the outriggers retracted and the forks in the lowest
position possible.
Stacker Mode/Positioning a Pallet (elevated surface 29 ½” high or less)
1.
Follow the “Pallet Jack Mode Operation” instruction and position the palletized load directly in front of the elevated surface. The UniLift
should be positioned such that the pallet can be pushed into the desired position without turning the steering handle. Apply the parking
brake.
2.
Depress and hold the UP button to raise the forks. The forks will rise to full extension and stop. Release the UP button then depress and
hold the UP button again. After both outriggers reach full extension, the forks will continue to rise. Continue to depress the UP button to
raise the load to the desired height above the elevated surface or platform. If possible, the bottom of the pallet should be 1” – 2” above the
elevated surface. When the desired height is reached, release the UP button.
CAUTION
DO NOT
continue to operate the pump if a squealing noise is heard coming from the pump. The pressure relief valve
is operating. Continued use of the pump with the relief valve operating will cause permanent damage the pump. The
forks are at their maximum raised height.
3.
Check to ensure there is suffi cient clearance for the outriggers and that there is no obstruction in front of the unit.
4.
Release the brake then slowly and carefully push the raised pallet over the elevated surface. Push straight and watch the condition of the
outriggers at all times.
If an outrigger strikes an obstruction or defl ects from the extended position, STOP immediately and reverse direction. If possible,
lower the forks to pallet jack height and fully retract the outriggers. Completely lower the load, turn the ON-OFF switch to the
OFF position and remove the UniLift from service. Contact a supervisor or maintenance personnel to inspect the UniLift for
damage.
5.
When the palletized load is properly positioned, depress the DOWN button to lower the load onto the elevated surface. Continue to lower
the forks until they completely disengage the pallet and release the DOWN button. Carefully pull the UniLift rearward to remove the forks
from the pallet.
6.
When the forks are well clear of the pallet and elevated surface, depress and hold the DOWN button to lower forks to the fully lowered
position.
7.
With the UniLift operating as a pallet jack, move the lift to the desired location.
Stacker Mode/Pallet Obstruction
As previously mentioned, the UniLift is designed for use with GMA style (48” long x 40” wide) pallets. In many cases, extremely tall pallets, pallets
with very thick bottom boards or pallets with damaged bottom boards will prevent the outriggers from extending properly. The UniLift must be
capable of lifting the bottom of the pallet to a minimum height of 4 inches (102 mm) off the fl oor (the minimum height for the UniLift’s outriggers to
rotate to their extended positions).
Outriggers fail to extend while raising a pallet
1.
If either outrigger fails to extend while raising a pallet, the red LEDs from both sides will alternately fl ash indicating the outriggers have
contacted an obstruction.
2.
Release the UP button and carefully look under the pallet to determine the nature of the obstruction.
3.
If the pallet is in good condition but is too deep, then lower the pallet and remove the UniLift from the pallet. Temporarily place a thin board
on the top of each fork. The board should be approximately 6” wide and extend the full length of the fork. Carefully reinsert the UniLift forks
into the pallet. Before raising the load, ensure the boards are properly positioned on the forks.
4.
Raise the pallet as normal. The boards (spacers) may elevate the pallet and create the required space for the outriggers to extend
normally.
5.
Otherwise, if an obstruction is present and can be removed without placing a hand or foot under the pallet, remove the obstruction and
continue to operate the UniLift as normal.
6.
If these procedures fail, the UniLift is not capable of lifting this pallet. Another lifting device must be used.
Outriggers fail to retract while lowering a pallet
1.
If either outrigger fails to retract while lowering a pallet, the red LEDs from both sides will alternately fl ash.
2.
Release the DOWN button and carefully look under the pallet to determine the nature of the obstruction.
3.
Next, press the UP button and raise the pallet to a convenient height and carefully remove the obstruction. Never place a hand or foot
under the loaded pallet.
4.
If the obstruction can not be removed, lower the forks to the lowest possible position and carefully travel to a location with an elevated
