Placing the VPL:
Step 1
Unwrap and un-package the Vertical Platform
Lift as near to the installation location as
practical. Be careful to not scratch or damage
any of the panels. You’ll unwrap the platform
and its panels and a small-parts box. Just set
these out of the way for now.
Step 2
Since it’s shipped horizontal, you’ll need to stand
it up and move it to approximately where it will
be installed. These lifts weigh between 700 and
1100 lbs without their platforms, depending on
their height, but when lifting, you’ll only be lifting
one end,so half that weight. Though you may
use equipment such as a loader or
a come-a-
long or winch to stand them up, three strong
people are usually sufficient to do this. If you use
equipment to stand it up, be sure to lift from the
heavy steel frame on the inside and use
straps—don’t lift from the outside body panels.
Note that a VPL for an enclosure differs from a
‘normal’ VPL because it does not have a top-cap
and its platform doesn’t have a safety pan. Part
of the enclosure will serve as the top cap, and a
pit-switch does the duty of the safety pan.
Step 3
Position the lift to the building according to the
dimensions below. Note that both platforms,36”
and 42” center on the door of the building, the
dimensions are shown below
Step 4
Install the tower-side walls that will be against
the building side onto the VPL lift. If it’s a very tall
lift, just put in a few lower ones, you can do the
rest when you have more of the enclosure
assembled. You’ll need to install the lowest one
first, that has vents. Note the one that has the
large hole in it for the pit switch will go on the
other side of the tower, don’t use it yet. To install
these to the tower, you’ll remove the screw that’s
in the tower and put the side panel there.
Step 5
Un-package the enclosure parts. If you’ve
ordered an enclosure with acrylic windows,
they’ll arrive with a paper or plastic protectors on
all but the outside edges of the windows. You
should leave these protectors on the windows
until you’re ready to finally place them; at that
time, you may peel and dispose of them. Also,
be careful not to scratch the powder coat on any
of these parts.
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