Product Manual
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STEP 10
(Routing the Equalizer Cables)
Refer to illustrations on Page 17.
1. Raise and lock each carriage approximately 28”
above the ground. (See Fig. 10.1)
2. With the carriages locked at 28” off the oor, route the
threaded end of the equalizer cable across to the opposite
side base plate sheave and up through the carriage.
(See Fig. 10.2)
3. Route the threaded end up and over the Top Plate
sheave and back down to the carriage and reinstall
sheave. (See Fig. 10.3)
Straight
Fitting
Power Unit
Hose Clip
Hose
Clip
Cylinder
Hose
Fig 9.3
NOTE: Column and carriage cut away for clarity
Fig 9.4
90° Power
Unit Fitting
Power Unit
Hose
WHEN ROUTING HYDRAULIC HOSES THROUGH
THE POSTS, ROUTE HOSES THROUGH THE
HOSE CLIPS WELDED ON EACH POST. MAKE
SURE THAT THE HOSE IS CLEAR OF ANY
MOVING PARTS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO TIE
THE HOSES CLEAR BY USING NYLON TIE
STRAPS OR WIRE. FAILURE TO KEEP THE
HYDRAULIC HOSES CLEAR MAY RESULT IN
THE HYDRAULIC HOSES TO FAIL, WHICH MAY
RESULT IN DAMAGE OR PERSONAL HARM.
NOTE:
POWER PORT LOCATION IN HYDRAULIC POWER
UNIT MAY VARY. CONFIRM THE LOCATION OF THE
POWER PORT ENCLOSED IN THE POWER UNIT
DOCUMENTATION.
Fig 10.1
Fig 10.2
From opposite
base plate sheave
NOTE: Column and carriage cut away for clarity
MAKE SURE THAT THE SAFETY LOCKS ON EACH
POST ARE FULLY ENGAGED BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO ROUTE EQUALIZER CABLES
AND/OR HOSES. CARRIAGES MUST BE EQUAL
HEIGHT FROM THE FLOOR BEFORE PROCEEDING.
NOTE:
THERE WILL BE INITIAL STRETCHING
OF THE CABLES AND/OR WITH
INCREASED LOADS. ADJUST THE CABLES
AS OUTLINED ABOVE A WEEK AFTER FIRST
USE, THEN EVERY THREE TO SIX MONTHS
THEREAFTER DEPENDING ON USAGE AND/OR
TO COMPENSATE FOR STRETCH.