Advance Lifts Dock Lifts Pit Mounted Manual

 
 
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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THIS MANUAL IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT 
IT SHOULD BE KEPT WITH THE MACHINE OR 
LOCATED WHERE READILY AVAILABLE TO 
OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL 
FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES. 
Dock Lift Owners Manual  

 
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 
FOR THE FOLLOWING  DOCK LIFT MODEL NUMBERS 
 
Throughout this manual, units are refered to by series. Each series has special 
installation, maintenance and safety requirements.  
 
 
 
2000 Series Lifts 
(2010, 2020, 2030, 2040, 2050, 2060, 2070, 2080, 2090, 2400, 2500) 
 
2000K Series Lifts 
(2010K, 2500K) 
    
3000 Series Lifts 
(3200, 3210, 3220, 3230, 3240, 3250, 3260, 3270, 3280, 3300, 3310, 3320, 
3330, 3340, 3350, 3360, 3370, 3380) 
 
4000 Series...

 
Dock Lift Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual  
 
 
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SECTION 2: INDEX & INTRODUCTION 
 
 Identification …………………………………………………………………………   Section 1 
 Index & Introduction …………………………………………………………….…..  Section 2 
*Responsibilities of Owners/Users …………………………………………………. Section 3 
*Installation Instructions ……………………………………………….…………….. Section 4 
*Operating Instructions ………………………………………………...……………. Section 5 
*Maintenance Instructions …………………………………………………………    Section 6 
 Power Unit Assemblies ……...……………………………………………………… Section 7 
 Hydraulic Details...

 
 
SECTION 3:  RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS & USERS 
 
 
Inspection and Maintenance: The lift shall be inspected and maintained in proper 
working order in accordance with this manual and safe operating practice. 
 
Removal from Service: Any lift not in safe operating condition shall be removed from 
service until it is repaired to the original manufacturer’s standards. 
 
Repairs: Only authorized personnel shall make repairs. All repairs shall be in 
conformance with the manufacturer’s instructions....

 
SECTION 4:  INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Series 2000, 2000K, T-Series, 3000, 4000 
 
 
 
Equipment and Supplies Required: 
 
1.  Equipment to maneuver the Advance Lift into position.  Nylon slings are preferred, but 
padded alloy chains through the guardrail socket holes will also work as rigging. 
 
2.  The appropriate gallons of oil and a funnel, for exact quantity see page P 8-3.  Note 
that the 2010K, 2500K & T-Series units only require 5 gallons. Series 3000 units 
require 10 gallons and series...

 
SECTION 4: (CONTINUED) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Installation Procedure: 
1.  Read the Installation, Operating, and Maintenance instructions completely before 
attempting installation.  You may also find it helpful to read the remaining sections of 
the manual for a better understanding of how the equipment works. 
 
2.  If you are installing a pit mounted unit, check the pit dimensions against the pit 
drawing for conformity (length, width, and depth including bridge recesses) and be 
sure to check...

 
 
SECTION 4: (CONTINUED) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Installation Instructions: 
                                         
6.   Figure out the proper orientation of the lift. (Surface mounted units may simply be put 
into place).  Note: All dock lifts are built so that loads are transferred over the hinged 
(clevis) end of the platform when elevated to truck height and this is the end to which 
the hinged bridge is usually welded.  Occasionally, the bridges are side mounted.  
Surface mounted units...

 
 
 
 
SECTION 4: (CONTINUED) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
 
 
 
13.  If a temporary hydraulic connection was made to lower the unit into the pit, now is 
the time to switch to your permanent hydraulic connection.  Note: on T-Series 
models the hose must run under the base frame, see page P 4-5 for pit details. 
Also, if there are any electrical options such as limit switches or electrical toe 
guards, now is the time to do that wiring. 
 
14.  Check that there are no tools or debris in the pit or beneath...

 
SECTION 4.1: Special instructions for T - Series Only 
Ground Mounted Toe Guards (GMTG) 
 
1.  T-Series lifts not installed in pits require additional toe guard protection not outlined 
in the previous instructions. The toe guards are placed around the perimeter of the 
unit and are used to keep personnel a safe distance from the platform as the unit 
raises and lowers. All personnel shall stay to the outside of the toe guards when the 
lift is in operation. 
 
2.  Place the toe guards 3” from the lift...