Applied L-16 Series User manual

Operation Manual
722 Blue Crab Road Newport News VA 23606
800-883-0008 www.appliednn.com
Applied L-16 Mobile Series
Hand Winch Lifts
November 2019
➢ Three Section 16’ Hand Winch Lift
➢ Certified Load: 500 lbs. at any height
➢ Loading Height: 6-1/2’
➢ Maximum Lift Height: 16’
➢ Footprint: 92”
➢ Folded Dimensions: 16” x 18” x 81”
➢ Weight: 125 lbs.
➢ Cable: 3/16" Steel

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THIS IS NOT A PERSONNEL
LIFT AND NEVER SHOULD BE
USED FOR HOISTING OR
MOVING PEOPLE.
OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT Read and understand this
instruction manual prior to operating or
performing maintenance on this lift!
1. INSPECT THE EQUIPMENT
Prior to each use of the unit, check all
moving parts and wire rope to ensure that
they are in proper operating condition.
If a unit has visible damage or does not
transfer up and down smoothly during
pre-operation, do not use the unit!
If cable is kinked, worn, frayed, damaged,
or has any debris on it that would obstruct
its rotation around the pulley wheels, do
not use the unit!
Each unit should have a complete set of
caution decals and a legible Operators
Manual. Contact Applied if any of these
items are missing.
Do not misuse the unit. Perform only the
functions for which the unit is designed.
Never attempt to operate the equipment
at more than the recommended capacity.
DO NOT EXCEED RATED CAPACITY!
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM
ALL MOVING PARTS WHILE
OPERATING UNIT.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO WORK ON
CABLE OR PULLEY SYSTEM
UNLESS MAST ASSEMBLY IS IN
THE LOWEST POSSIBLE
POSITION.
Use only Applied replacement parts.
Non-OEM parts will severely compromise
the quality and safety designed into this
lift.
2. WORK AREA HAZARDS
Never operate during high wind
conditions. Lifting loads during high winds
can result in the lift tipping over and the
possibility of operator injury.
Always watch for and avoid overhead
wires and obstructions when using the
unit or moving unit to and from the event
site.
Do not use unit to support ladders, for
climbing, hoisting or people moving.
Do not use unit outside in thunder,
lightning or severe weather.

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ASSEMBLING THE LIFT
1. WINCH INSTALLATION
Figure 1
2. WINCH CABLE ATTACHMENT
Wrap at least two turns of cable around
the drum of the winch.
Feed at least 5” of cable through the hole
on the right side of winch drum, same
side as the handle.
With your thumb, bend a loop in the
cable, as illustrated.
Loosen the capture nut and carefully feed
the loop through the catch and tighten the
capture nut with a wrench.
See Figures 2 & 3
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 other small parts are
packaged with the winch.
Attach winch to the platform mounting
channel using (3) 3/8” x 1-1/4” bolts
provided. See Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3

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OPERATING PROCEDURE
Lock all four caster wheel locks. (See
locking caster detail, Figure 14)
The central mast is the main load
supporting element.
Adjust turnbuckles for equal load on legs.
(See turnbuckle detail, Figure 15)
When used indoors, leveling feet should
be adjusted so that the lift rests solidly
and level on the floor.
When used outdoors, leg feet MUST be
supported to prevent sinking that could
cause lift to tip. Plywood pads or other
solid material must be used to assist in
the leveling of the lift. Supports must be
stable.
Inspect the cable to make sure that none
of the wires are frayed or that the cable
itself has not been crushed.
Test the lift to see that no damage has
been incurred that would bind the moving
pieces of the system.
Be sure to secure the load to the lift with
proper hardware.
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. DO NOT EXCEED RATED
CAPACITY OF 500 LBS.
If multiple lifts are being used
simultaneously, all lifts must be raised
evenly.
Three safety pins are provided for use
when raising and lowering the lift. (See
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. (See Figure 17 and 18). Then
insert a 2nd pin into the next hole down
as it becomes visible. 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 turn the winch handle. 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.

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LIFT 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.
Keep the cable lubricated periodically to
avoid oxidation. Any light duty oil or
silicone based lubricant will do just fine.
Lubricate the pulleys frequently to prevent
premature wear. The same lubricant used
on the cable will be sufficient for this
application.
If the cable shows any sign of fraying,
wear, or deformation – order a replace-
ment from your authorized Applied
Electronics dealer or distributor.
Inspect the ball and shank that is swaged
to the top of the cable. As of 2019, all
cables have a secondary safety swag at
the end of the cable. Note the cable
should always remain flush to the end of
the safety swag. The secondary safety
swag should NOT be in contact with the
ball and shank swag. If there is no gap
between the safety swag and the ball and
shank, or if the cable is not flush with the
safety swag, remove the lift from service.
Always replace any bent or broken parts
immediately. These parts are available
and should be purchased through the
Applied Electronics dealer network.
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 can
be measured quickly and effectively with
a standard feeler gauge.
To replace the cable, follow the cable
routing diagram in 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 in
Figure 6.
Do not oil or grease winch brake
mechanism.

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CABLE ROUTING
Figure 5
Figure 6

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WINCH PARTS BREAKDOWN
ITEM
NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO.
ABase 404900
BBushing 204012
C“E” Ring 205116
DDrive Shaft 306061
ESpring 204364
FHandle 9-3/8” 5703103
GNut 205033
HPressure Plate 204362
JRatchet Wheel 404164
KPressure Washer 404163
LBushing 206328
MNut 205316
NBolt 205332
PRope Clamp Kit 5243506
QGear Cover “G” Series 406114
SReel 306075
TLocknut 204803
UBolt 205167
VFlat Washer 205055
WPawl 404166
XSpacer 404166
YSpring 204363
ZReel Spacer 207183
AB Bolt 203161
AC Reel Spacer 204807
AH Lockout Lever optional 404579
AJ Spacer optional 404166
AL Base 404896
AM Bushing 204009
AQ Gear Cover optional 5240122
AR Spacer Washer 204360
AS Reel 304754
BJ Drive Hub optional 304562
BP Special Nut optional 404970

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L-16 MOBILE REPLACEMENT PARTS
L-16 MOBILE TOP MAST PARTS SHEET
ITEM
NO. DESCRIPTION SIZE REFER. NO. QTY
1L-16M 2” Mast Top Mast 90-112 1
2Lower Bushing 3/8” x 1-7/8” 91-334 6
3Sheet Metal Screw #8 x 1/2” Lg. 91-066 16
4Cable Pulleys 2-1/2” Lg 91-024 1
5Pin - Clevis 1/2” x 1-1/2” 91-310 2
6Pin - Slotted Roll 5/32” x 3/4” 91-304 2
7L-16M Steel Lock Collar Sheet Metal Part 96-000 1
8L-16M Thumbscrew 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” 91-328 1
9Top Plastic Insert Machined Square
HDPE 4” 91-039 1
Figure 7
Figure 8

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

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L-16 MOBILE REPLACEMENT PARTS
L-16 BOTTOM MAST PARTS SHEET
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
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 3/8” x 1-7/8” 91-336 4
11 Upper Bushing with Nut 3/8” x 2-7/8” 91-337 2
12 Pin - Slotted Roll 5/32” x 3/4” 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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L-16 MOBILE DETAIL
Figure 14
Figure 15

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L-16 MOBILE DETAIL
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18