Dannmar DLR-6, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...ad the entire contents of this manual before using this product Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in serious injury or death Make sure all other operators also read this manual Keep the manual near the product for future reference By proceeding with setup and operation you agree that you fully understand the contents of this manual and assume full ...

Page 2: ...bsite Safety Your product was designed and manufactured with safety in mind However your safety also depends on proper training and thoughtful operation Do not install operate maintain or repair the unit without reading and understanding this manual and the labels on the unit do not use your Lift unless you can do so safely Owner Responsibility In order to ensure operator safety and maintain your ...

Page 3: ...ier that the items on the invoice were received in good condition Do not sign the bill of lading until after you have inspected the shipment If any of the items listed on the bill of lading are missing or damaged do not accept the shipment until the carrier makes a notation on the bill of lading that lists the missing and or damaged goods If you discover missing or damaged goods after you receive ...

Page 4: ...modifications to the product this voids the warranty and increases the chances of injury or property damage Do not modify or override safety features Make a visual inspection of the product before using it each time Check for damage or missing parts Do not use the product if you find any issues Make a thorough inspection of the product at least once a year Replace any damaged or severely worn part...

Page 5: ... Ramps Allows Vehicles to drive on to and off of the Platforms Hinged Ramps Allows Vehicles to drive on to and off of the Platforms Base The bottom of the Lift Has the holes for the Anchor Bolts for the DLR 6 Hydraulic Cylinder Pushes the Platforms up to raise a Vehicle down to lower a Vehicle Hydraulic Hose Moves the Hydraulic Fluid from the Power Unit to the Hydraulic Cylinder Safety Locks Hold ...

Page 6: ...ht w lift pad 27 5 699 mm B Lift height platform 26 660 mm C Platform length 53 1 346 mm D Lowered height 4 102 mm E Overall width 70 5 1 791 mm F Overall length 82 2 083 mm Sound during operation 70 dB Lifting time 35 seconds Power Unit 115 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 Ph Power Unit comes configured for 115 VAC is reconfigurable to 230 VAC Specifications subject to change without notice ...

Page 7: ...cate the Lift 7 Assemble the Portable Stand DLR 6P only 8 Attach the Power Unit to the Portable Stand DLR 6P only 9 Assemble the Tow Cart DLR 6P only 10 Raise the Platforms Off the Base DLR 6 only 11 About Embedment DLR 6 only 12 Anchor the Bases DLR 6 only 13 Anchor the Power Unit Stand DLR 6 only 14 Install the Wheels DLR 6P only 15 Understand Hydraulic Fluid Contamination 16 Connect the Hydraul...

Page 8: ...your safety depends on proper training and thoughtful operation WARNING Do not install this equipment unless you have automotive Lift installation training Always use proper tools such as a Forklift or Shop Crane to move heavy components Do not install this equipment without reading and understanding this Manual and the safety labels on the unit We recommend referring to the ANSI ALI ALIS Standard...

Page 9: ...ace other than concrete Concrete specifications Do not install the Lift on or within 6 in 152 mm of expansion seams or cracked or defective concrete Make sure the concrete is at least 4 25 inches thick 3 000 psi and cured for at least 28 days if newly poured Make sure the floor is defect free dry and level WARNING Do not install the Lift on a surface with 3 of slope or more A 3 degree or greater s...

Page 10: ...e scissor arms moves the Platforms up at an angle called longitudinal shift towards the Hinged Ramp end of the Lift The amount of longitudinal shift for the DLR 6 and the DLR 6P is approximately 14 in 356 mm Longitudinal shift is always in the same direction towards the Hinged Ramp end of the Lift no matter which way the Vehicle is facing Vehicle not shown Not necessarily to scale Not all componen...

Page 11: ...ly to scale Not all components shown Unpack and Locate the Lift Using an appropriate lifting device Shop Crane or Forklift for example move the Lift off of the bottom of the shipping container and to its permanent location in the case of the DLR 6 or its starting location in the case of the DLR 6P CAUTION Use caution when taking the Lift out of its shipping container You do not want to damage the ...

Page 12: ...curely tighten all connections Attach the Power Unit to the Portable Stand DLR 6P only Once you have assembled the Portable Stand attach the Power Unit Attach the Power Unit using the included M8 x 25 Bolts M10 Washers and M8 Nuts Important Do not connect the Power Unit to the Hydraulic System or power source at this point of the installation those connections will be made later Not drawn to scale...

Page 13: ...ld down the Base and one person to operate the Forklift or Shop Crane to raise the Platforms Use care when raising the Platforms off the Base To lift the Platforms off the Base 1 Use a Forklift or Shop Crane to raise the Platform off of its Base Make sure to hold down the Base while you raise the Platform Tip Once the Platform and Base are separated by more than half an inch 13 mm you can put indu...

Page 14: ...g strength The technical definition of Effective Embedment is the distance from the surface of the base material to the deepest point at which the load is transferred to the base material the base material in our case being the Concrete into which the Anchor Bolts are being installed Some people confuse Effective Embedment with Nominal Embedment which is how far down into the Hole the bottom of th...

Page 15: ...or Bolt holes must be at least 6 in 152 mm away from expansion seams or cracked Concrete WARNING Only use the factory supplied parts that came with your Lift If you use parts from a different source you void your warranty and compromise the safety of everyone who installs or uses the Lift To anchor the Lift 1 Make sure you are wearing OSHA approved publication 3151 Personal Protective Equipment le...

Page 16: ...chor Bolt into the hole 7 Hammer or mallet the Anchor Bolt the rest of the way down into the hole Stop hammering when the Washer is snug against the Base Use a hammer or mallet to get the Expansion Sleeve through the Base and down into the hole Even using a hammer or mallet the Anchor Bolt should only go into the hole part of the way this is normal If the Anchor Bolt goes all the way in with littl...

Page 17: ...nd 2 Locate the Power Unit Stand and two Anchor Bolts wide 4 deep same size as the Anchor Bolts holding down the Lift 3 Follow the anchoring instructions from the previous procedure to anchor the Power Unit Stand See Anchor the Bases for more information 4 Once the Power Unit Stand is anchored attach the Power Unit to it using the supplied M8 x 20 Bolts M10 Washers and M8 Nuts CAUTION The Power Un...

Page 18: ...s 2 Use a lifting device such as a jack to raise the Hinged Ramp end of the Lift up off the ground approximately 6 in 152 mm and hold it up 3 Put one of the Bolts into place through a Hole in the Wheel Bracket from underneath 4 Put a Wheel Assembly into place on top of the Wheel Bracket then put a Split Washer and Nut onto the Bolt Threads 5 Put the other three Bolts Split Washers Nuts into place ...

Page 19: ... use the rag to clean out the Fittings and the ends of the Hydraulic Hoses Do not use water or other cleaning fluids as they should never be mixed with Hydraulic Fluid Some additional steps that will help keep your Hydraulic System clean Always use clean equipment If you use a dirty bucket or funnel to transfer the Hydraulic Fluid into the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir the contaminants will likely be ...

Page 20: ... Cylinder on the Lift Connecting the Hydraulic Hose is slightly different for each model those procedures are described here The following drawing shows the Hydraulic connections for the DLR 6 Drawing not to scale Some components not shown The following drawing shows the Hydraulic connections for the DLR 6P Drawing not to scale Some components not shown ...

Page 21: ...e other end of the Hydraulic Hose from the Power Unit under the Fixed Ramp and to the Hydraulic Cylinder 5 Remove the Shipping Plug from the plug at the bottom of the Hydraulic Cylinder 6 Attach the 04 NPT end of the Straight Hydraulic Fitting 04 JIC 04 NPT to the port on the Hydraulic Cylinder then connect the Hydraulic Hose to the Straight Fitting If you like you can use liquid thread sealant on...

Page 22: ...tions Damage to the Power Unit caused by moisture is not covered under warranty Protect each circuit with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker For a 230 VAC 1 phase circuit use a 25 amp or greater fuse The Lift uses electrical energy if your organization has Lockout Tagout policies make sure to implement them once the unit is connected to a power source The Power Unit s motor is not thermally prot...

Page 23: ...energy if your organization has Lockout Tagout policies make sure to implement them once the unit is connected to a power source CAUTION The Power Unit s motor is not thermally protected To connect to 115 VAC power 1 Find the Power Cord on the Power Unit 2 Verify that the Power Cord has a 115 VAC plug on the end and that it has not been reconfigured to operate at 230 VAC 3 Plug the 115 VAC plug in...

Page 24: ... where the Lifting Points are consult Vehicle Lifting Points for Frame Engaging Lifts available on the ALI store autolift org ali store or the manufacturer of the Vehicle WARNING Do not eyeball the best location for the Lift Pads The Lift Pads must hit the manufacturer s recommended Lifting Points If you do not the Vehicle could become unstable and fall which could damage the Vehicle damage the Li...

Page 25: ... Lift back down to the ground press and hold Raise to move the Lift up until the Safety Lock is in an unlocked position then press and hold the Lowering Handle until the Lift is fully lowered If the Lift was shaking moving erratically or squeaking raise and lower the Lift again to help bleed the Hydraulic System If you continue to have issues refer to Troubleshooting for assistance Final Checklist...

Page 26: ...operate the Lift has been trained in its use has read the labels on the unit and has read the manual Only the operator at the Console should be within 30 feet of the Lift when it is in motion Check for safety Make sure everyone who is going to be walking near the Lift is aware of its presence and takes appropriate safety measures Only put Vehicles on the Lift When raising the Lift do not leave it ...

Page 27: ...e damage the Lift or injure or even kill anyone under or near the Vehicle 7 Put the Lift Pads under the Vehicle so that they are directly under the Lifting Points for the Vehicle you are raising If necessary use the included Lift Pad Extensions for extra height 8 On the Power Unit press and hold the Raise button to raise the Lift until just before the Lift Pads make contact with the Lifting Points...

Page 28: ...w Not drawn to scale Not all components are shown WARNING Do not begin work on the Vehicle without first confirming that the Lift is securely engaged on a Safety Lock Lowering a Vehicle This section describes how to lower a Vehicle from a raised position To lower a Vehicle 1 Check the items listed in Lift Operation Safety If you find any issues resolve them before lowering the Vehicle Only use the...

Page 29: ...ed until all maintenance is complete We strongly recommend using your Power Disconnect Switch during maintenance If your organization has Lockout Tagout policies make sure to implement them during all maintenance To maintain your Lift Daily Keep the Lift clean Wipe up any oil spills clean any dirt Daily Make a visual inspection of all moving parts and check for damage or excessive wear If you find...

Page 30: ...nected to an appropriate power source Make sure the Hydraulic Hoses are not pinched or leaking Make sure there is sufficient Hydraulic Fluid in the reservoir on the Power Unit Vehicle with no tires is fully lowered Lift will not go up Too much weight on the Frames no room to get upward motion started Refer to Vehicle with No Tires Fully Lowered Hydraulic Fluid is old or dirty Replace the dirty flu...

Page 31: ...de Use a floor jack to raise the Vehicle from four to six inches giving enough room to get upward force started Use lifting equipment to raise the Vehicle off the Platforms If you are still unable to raise your Vehicle contact Dannmar Technical Support for assistance Wiring Diagrams WARNING All electrical work such as reconfiguring the unit for 230 VAC operation must be done by a licensed certifie...

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