Advance Lifts Dock Lifts Pit Mounted Manual

 
ADVANCE LIFTS PIT DIAGRAM (K’s, T’s, 2000, 3000, & 4000 SERIES)    
                     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*When mounting a “T-Series” lift on a pad it is necessary to supply a cutout in the concrete to allow passage of the hose under the 
base frame. T-Series lifts have no clearance between the platform and ground, any hose run through or over the base frame will be 
damaged when the platform is lowered. 
 
Installation Bill of Material* 
1.  One (1) Advance Lift...

 
SECTION 5:  OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
  
Hydraulic scissors lifts have an excellent safety record overall, but as with all moving 
equipment they can be dangerous.  Operators must use common sense and take 
responsibility for the safety of everyone near the lift.  They must use the devices 
provided and be careful not to surprise anyone in the area with the movement of the lift. 
 
The most common accidents that occur are people walking off the end of the lift and 
people tripping over the hinged bridge...

 
 
COMPATIBLE LOADING EQUIPMENT GUIDE: 
 
Each Advance lift is designed with a weight capacity and platform design for specific 
types of loading equipment.  Using the wrong type of loading equipment on a given 
series of lifts will invite unintentional overloading.  For safe operation, follow these 
guidelines and be careful to never exceed the nameplate. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
          
 
          
                             
Calculate the weight of the heaviest types of loads you expect to handle...

 
 
 
 
Daily Operation (Continued) 
 
5.  If the unit has a traveling electrical cord, the operator must insure that it is kept away 
from the lift as it rises and lowers. 
 
6.  When raising or lowering the lift, the load should be centered on the platform (that is, 
the load should be evenly distributed and its center of gravity should be at the center 
of the platform). 
 
7.  If a unit is equipped with both a hinged bridge and a hinged ramp, be sure that the 
operators know the difference and never...

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Placing Bridge in Truck 
With bridge folded back toward platform raise the dock lift 
until the top the bridge is just above the opening of the 
truck, push the bridge against the truck with your foot while 
controlling the fall with the safety chains. As the dock lift is 
raised, the bridge will cam over onto the truck bed and lay 
flat for loading and unloading.  
 
 
Removing Bridge from Truck and Securing Begin to lower the dock lift until the bridge starts to cam up 
over the end of the...

 
 
SECTION 6:  MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 
 
 
 
The routine maintenance of this equipment is minor and consists of periodic checks. 
 
Weekly: Once a week, or after repetitive operation, the lift should be raised to its full 
height.  This will get rid of cylinder oil seepage build-up and lubricate the upper cylinder 
barrel. 
 
Monthly: Check that the hydraulic fluid level in the reservoir is 1” to 2” from the top of 
the tank, depending on model, with the unit fully lowered. It is strongly urged that a...

 
 
 
SECTION 6: (CONTINUED) 
 
Maintenance Cautions: 
 
1.  Always remember that this is a piece of machinery with large moving parts that can 
seriously hurt you. 
 
2.  Read this manual in its entirety before attempting service work. 
 
3.  Always use the maintenance device if you are going to work on the unit in the 
elevated position or reach under the platform.  (See the illustrations at the end of this 
section for proper positioning and engagement of the maintenance supports.) 
 
4.  It may be...

 
Section 6: (Continued) 
Recommended Lift Blocking Procedures 
 
WARNING! 
 
Only authorized personnel should perform inspection or maintenance and 
service procedures.  Unauthorized personnel attempting these procedures do 
so at the risk of severe injury or death. 
 
DANGER! 
 
Failure to properly adhere to lift blocking procedures is to risk the sudden and 
uncontrolled descent of the lift during maintenance or inspection.  A falling lift 
can cause severe injury or death. 
 
This procedure describes...

 
 
 
Recommended Lift Blocking Procedures (continued)
 
 
 
DANGER! 
 
If for any reason you are unable to lower the lift completely onto the maintenance 
device(s), stop immediately and consult the factory.  Failure to properly use the 
factory approved maintenance device(s) could result in severe injury or death. 
 
5. Once the maintenance device(s) is/are properly and securely engaged, continue to 
press the down button, valve or switch for an additional 5-10 seconds to relieve all 
pressure in the...

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CAUTION! Read the entire lift blocking procedure and all warnings 
before attempting to use the 
maintenance bar. ALL MODELS  
Never use the maintenance device when the 
platform has a load. Remove the load first, 
then brace for service or maintenance. Check 
that the maintenance bar is well seated and 
remains so during heavy wrenching or 
maintenance operations. FOR SERIES 2000K  Place the...