Applied L-16 Series Installation instructions manual

Instruction &
Operation
Manual
10/2019
722 Blue Crab Road Newport News VA 23606
800-883-0008 www.appliednn.com
L-16 Mobile
Hand Winch Lift

APPLIED ELECTRONICS L-16 MOBILE HAND WINCH LIFT
WINCH INSTALLATION - READ THIS FIRST -
(1) The L-16 Mobile lift and winch assembly are packaged separately. The lift is shipped
with the steel cable installed. Take care when removing the winch from the carton as
the winch handle, spring and nut are packaged with the winch.
(2) Attach winch to platform mounting channel using (3) 3/8” x (3) 1-1/4” bolts provided.
See Figure 1 below.
(3) Continue with operation instructions on page 2.
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WINCH CABLE ATTACHMENT
(1) WRAP AT LEAST 2 TURNS OF CABLE
AROUND THE DRUM OF THE WINCH.
(2) FEED AT LEAST 5IN OF CABLE
THROUGH THE HOLE ON THE RIGHT
SIDE OF WINCH DRUM, SAME SIDE
AS CRANK HANDLE.
(3) WITH YOUR THUMB, BEND A LOOP IN
THE CABLE, AS ILLUSTRATED.
(4) LOOSEN THE CAPTURE NUT AND
CAREFULLY FEED THE LOOP
THROUGH THE CATCH AND TIGHTEN
THE CAPTURE NUT WITH A WRENCH.
Figure 2
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OPERATION
(1) Lock all four caster wheel locks. (See locking caster detail, Figure 14)
(2) Remove locking pin holding each leg in the folded position. Fold the legs down and
re-insert locking pins through the leg braces. (See leg pin detail, Figure 14)
(3) Adjust turnbuckles for equal load on legs. (See turnbuckle detail, Figure 15)
(4) Inspect the cable to make sure that none of the wires are frayed or that the cable
itself has not been crushed.
(5) Do not operate lift with less than a 50 lb. load.
(6) Test the lift to see that no damage has been incurred that would bind the moving
pieces of the system.
(7) Secure the load to your lift in a proper fashion being careful to have a positive
fastening.
(8) If two or more lifts are being used simultaneously, all lifts must be raised evenly.
(9) Three safety pins are provided for use when raising and lowering the lift. (See
safety pin storage detail, Figure 16). These must be used to insure safety in
the event of cable failure. As you raise the lift, insert a safety pin into the first
hole in the 2” tube. Then insert a 2nd pin into the next hole down as it becomes
visible. (See safety pin lifting detail, Figures 17 & 18). When the 3rd hole
becomes available, remove the first safety pin and insert it into the 3rd hole.
Continue to alternate pins through the holes until the second stage begins to
rise. Leave a pin in the last hold of the 2” tube. Using the two remaining pins,
repeat the above procedure inserting pins in the 3” tube for lifts above 12 ft.
To lower the system, follow the above procedures in reverse order.
NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT THE WINCH IS RATCHETING AS YOU CRANK. IF THIS
FAILS TO HAPPEN, LOWER THE LIFT SLIGHTLY AND THEN RAISE IT AGAIN UNTIL
YOU HEAR IT CLICK BEFORE RELEASING THE HANDLE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE
WINCH MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED INTERNALLY.
WARNING: KEEP HANDS FREE OF UPPER TUBES WHILE RAISING AND
LOWERING LIFT!
WARNING: FAILURE TO HAVE A SUFFICIENT LOAD (50 LB. MIN) CAN RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO LIFT MECHANISM.
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MAINTENANCE
The steel cable deserves and requires the most attention as it is the means by
which the load is able to move up and down. The proper cable for this application is
supplied, but it is up to you to inspect and maintain it regularly.
(1) Keep the cable lubricated periodically to avoid oxidation. Any light duty oil or silicone
based lubricant will do just fine.
(2) Lubricate the pulleys frequently to prevent premature wear. The same lubricant
used on the cable will be sufficient for this application.
(3) If the cable shows any sign of fraying, wear, or deformation – order a replacement
from your authorized Applied Electronics dealer or distributor.
(4) Inspect the ball and shank that is swaged to the top end of the cable. See that the
cable always remains flush to the outside of the ball. As of 2019, all cables have a
secondary safety swag at the end of the cable. The secondary safety swag should
NOT be in contact with the ball and shank swag. If there is no gap between them,
remove from service.
(5) Always replace any bent or broken parts immediately. These are available and
should be purchased through the Applied Electronics dealer network.
(6) Individually push the 2” and the 3” tubes to one side in both directions and check the
gap between the tube and the bushing material that surrounds the tube at the top of
each larger tube. If the gap ever becomes greater than .035”, then new material
should be ordered to replace the worn material. This gap measurement can be
handled quickly and effectively with a standard feeler gauge.
(7) To replace the cable, follow the cable routing diagram. (See Figure 5). Be sure to
keep the tubes in the same alignment orientation. Termination of the cable to the
winch should be done as shown. See Figure 6).
(8) In order to insure extended winch performance, occasionally grease gears, reel
shaft and handle threads. An occasional drop of oil on drive shaft bearings is also
recommended.
DO NOT OIL OR GREASE WINCH BRAKE MECHANISM.

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WINCH
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
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SPECIFICATIONS
➢ Three Section 16 ft. Hand Winch Lift
➢ 500 lb. Load Maximum at 6' Through 16'
➢ 6-1/2' Loading Height
➢ 16' Maximum Lift Height
➢ 94" Base Diameter For Stability
➢ 6-1/2' Folded Length
➢ 23" Folded Diameter
➢ 135 lbs. Total Weight
➢ 3/16" Steel Cable
FIELD REPLACEMENT PARTS
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
91-505 Winch, DLB1200A
91-501 Cable, 3/16" 7 x 19 GAC With Ball and Shank
91-039 Top Plastic Insert
96-000 Steel Lock Collar
91-328 Thumbscrew
90-112 2” Mast Tube
90-113 3” Mast Tube
90-114M 4” Mast Tube and Base
92-500M Leg Assembly
92-506 Turnbuckle
91-600 Locking Casters
91-301 Mast Pin, 3/8" x 4-1/2" Quick Release
91-300 Leg Pin, 3/8" x 3-1/2" Quick Release w/T Handle
91-310 Clevis Pin, 1/2" x 1-1/2"
91-304 Slotted Roll Pin
91-023 Pulley, 1-1/2" DIA With Bushing
91-024 Pulley, 2-1/2" DIA With Bushing
91-336 Upper Bushing Material, 1-7/8"
91-337 Upper Bushing Material, 2-7/8"
91-334 Lower Bushing Material, 1-7/8"
91-335 Lower Bushing Material, 2-7/8"
91-327 Bushing Set (20) 1-7/8” (4) 2-7/8”
92-103 L-16 Warning Label, 3" x 8"
92-104 L-16 Caution Label, 3.5" x 3.5"
92-505 Top Mast Retro Kit
*92-503 Old Style Mast Insert
*For lifts manufactured prior to 2011
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L-16 MOBILE TOP MAST PARTS SHEET
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ITEM
NO. DESCRIPTION SIZE REFER. NO. QTY
1L-16M 2” Mast Top Mast 90-112 1
2Lower Bushing .375 Width 1.75” 91-334 6
3Sheet Metal Screw #8 x 1/2” Lg. Zinc 91-066 16
4Cable Pulleys 2.5” Lg 91-024 1
5Pin - Clevis .50” Dia. 1.50” Lg 91-310 2
6Pin - Slotted Roll 0.156” x 0.75” Pin 91-304 2
7L-16M Steel Lock Collar Sheet Metal Part 96-000 1
8L-16M Thumbscrew 3/8-16 x 1.25” Lg 91-328 1
10 Top Plastic Insert Machined Square
HDPE 4” Lg 91-039 1

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L-16 MOBILE MIDDLE MAST PARTS SHEET
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ITEM
NO. DESCRIPTION SIZE REFER. NO. QTY
1L-16M 3” Mast Middle Mast 90-113 1
2Pin - Slotted Roll 0.156” x 0.75” Pin 91-304 3
3Pin - Clevis .50” Dia. 1.50” Lg 91-310 3
4SAE Hex Nut - Nylock 5/16-18 Thread 91-063 2
6SAE 5/16-18 Hex Cap
Bolt, Grade 5 4” Lg 91-081 2
7Machine Screw #8-32 x 5/8” Lg Zinc 91-074 12
8Sheet Metal Screw #8 x 1/2” Lg Zinc 91-066 12
9Lower Bushing .375 Width 2-7/8” 91-335 2
10 Lower bushing .375 Width 1-7/8” 91-334 4
11 Upper Bushing with Nut .375 Width 1-7/8” 91-336 6
12 Cable Pulleys 1.5” Lg 91-023 2
13 Cable Pulleys 2.5” Lg 91-024 1

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L-16 MOBILE BOTTOM MAST PARTS SHEET
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ITEM
NO. DESCRIPTION SIZE REFER. NO. QTY
1L-16M 4” Mast & Base 90-114M 1
2L-16M Leg 92-500M 4
3L-16M Foot 4” dia. 91-025M 4
4SAE Hex Cap Bolt, Grd 5 3/8”-16 x 3-1/2” 91-005 4
5SAE Hex Nut - Nylock 3/8”-16 Thread 91-060 4
6Leg Pin - T-Handle 3/8” x 3-1/2” 91-300 4
7Cable Pulley 2-1/2” Lg 91-024 2
8Pin - Clevis 1/2” x 1-1/2” Lg 91-310 2
9Machine Screw #8-32 x 5/8” Lg 91-074 12
10 Upper Bushing with Nut .375 Width 1-7/8” 91-336 4
11 Upper Bushing with Nut .375 Width 2-7/8” 91-337 2
12 Pin - Slotted Roll 5/32” x 0.75” Pin 91-304 2
13 Turnbuckle Bracket 92-506 4
14 Turnbuckle Brkt Bushing Set 92-507 4
15 SAE Hex Cap Bolt, Grd 5 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” 91-093 8
16 SAE Hex Nut - Nylock 3/8”-16 Thread 91-060 8
17 Turnbuckle 92-506 4
18 Locking Casters - Swivel 2-1/2” w/Brake 91-600 4
19 SAE Hex Cap Bolt, Grd 5 1/4”-20 x 1-1/2” 91-070 16
20 SAE Hex Nut - Nylock 1/4”-20 Thread 91-071 16
21 SAE Hex Cap Bolt, Grd 5 5/16”-18 x 5” 91-082 2
22 SAE Hex Nut - Nylock 5/16”-18 Thread 91-061 2
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