Product Manual

MSC-18K-X

May 2019

8. Emergency - Manual Lowering Procedure

WARNING!!

THIS PROCEDURE IS RECOMMENDED TO BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFED SERVICE

PERSON AND/OR A FULLY TRAINED OPERATER

Note: Before performing this procedure, make sure there are no obstructions that will affect lowering

down.

In case of an emergency or without power, please use the supplied magnet ring found in the parts

box, to lower each column down manually. (Fig. 8.1)

1. Open the lower cabinet, by removing the screws to access the

power unit.

2. Locate the solenoid valve coil on the right side of power unit’s

valve body, then loosen hex nut to remove the valve coil from

the release valve.

3. Place the magnet ring on the release valve’s stem. The release

valve will open and the lift column will begin to lower down by

gravity. (See Note below)

Fig. 8.1

Note: Before placing the magnet ring on release valve stem, ensure the safety latch is not in the

locked position, located inside the upper cabinet.

4. Using the key provided to open the upper cabinet door (Fig. 8.2), locate the safety latch

mechanism to ensure the safety latch is not in the locked position. (Fig 8.3).

5. If safety latch is in the locked position, pull the electro-magnet pin back by hand and hold to

disengage the safety latch to lower. (Fig. 8.4)

Fig. 8.2 Fig. 8.3 Fig. 8.4

Note: If a vehicle is loaded on the lift, columns can only be lowered down in 2” (5cm) increments each

time, one after another, to keep the vehicle in a safe level position.

For procedure assistance, please contact the factory/distributor.