Nussbaum SPL 4000, Operating Instruction And Documentation

Operating Instruction and Documentation 

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4 Safety regulations 

If you use the automotive lift, the German following regulations are to be considered:  
BGG945: Examine of automotive-lifts; BGR500 Using automotive-lifts; (VBG14). 

Especially the following regulations are very important: 

•  The laden weight of the lifted vehicle must not exceed 4000 kg for the automotive lift. 
•  The automotive lift must be in its lowest position (fully collapsed), before the vehicle can 

be driving on to the lift. Only then can the vehicle be lifted.  

•  While working with the lift the operating instructions must be followed. 
•  Vehicles with low clearance or vehicles that are specially equipped should be pre tested 

to ensure that they clear the lift ramp to avoid damage. 

•  Only trained personnel over the age of 18 years old are to operate this lift. 
•  No one is to stand within the working area (danger area) during lifting and lowering  
•  No one is to be raised or lowed either directly or in a vehicle by the automotive lift. 
•  No one is to climb onto the automotive lift or onto an already raised vehicle. 
•  The automotive column lift must be checked by an expert after changes in the 

construction have been made. 

•  The main switch must be switched off and locked before work on the vehicle can commence. This 

is a safety precaution to ensure that the lift does not move during work. 

•  The main switch must be switched off and locked before any maintenance or repair work 

on the automotive lift itself can be carried out. 

•  During lifting or lowering the operator must observe the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle 

and the lift are functioning correctly. 

•  Installation of the standard-mobile column lift in hazardous or dangerous locations such 

as washing bays is dangerous and is not allowed. 

•  Check the centre of gravity of the vehicle if heavy parts (e.g. the motor) are removed. 
•  If heavy parts must be removed (motor) the centre of gravity will change. Secure the 

vehicle before removing parts to avoid the possibility of the vehicle becoming insecure. 

5 Operating Instructions 

The Safety Regulations must be observed and adhered to while working with the 
automotive lift. Read the safety regulations in chapter 4 carefully before working with 
the lift! 

Pic. 1: Operational control 

 
Pic 1: 
A button “lifting” 
B lever “lowering” + button “unlocking the ratchets” 
C main switch