ATH-Heinl SH3500FA User manual

USER´S MANUAL
SCISSOR LIFTS
ATH SH3500FA
ATH SH3500FA2

CONTENT
1 Safety
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Safety instructions for initial operation
1.3 Safety instructions for operation
1.4 Environmental aspects of the hydraulic oil
1.5 Safety instructions for service operation
1.6 Safety devices of the lifts
2 Tecnical handbook
2.1 Scope of delivery
2.2 Technical specification
2.3 Dimensions
2.4 Warranty document
2.5 Declaration of conformity
3
Installation
3.1 Site selection
3.2 Soil condition
3.3 Installation of the scissors lift
3.4 Installation of hydraulic hoses
3.5 Installation of pneumatic hoses
3.6 Electrical connections
3.6 Installation light barrier
3.7 Preparation for initial operation
3.7.1 Electrical connection
3.7.2 Hydraulic connection
3.7.3 Hydraulic aggregate
3.8 Hydraulic scheme
3.9 Control unit electric
3.10 Master circuit plan and clamp plan electric
4
Completion
4.1 Initial operation main lift
4.2 Initial operation free wheel lift (at SH3500FA2)
5
Operation manual
5.1 Description of functions
5.2 Lifting
5.3 Lowering
5.4 Maintenance
6 Errors
Enclosure > Checking book and spare part list

1 Safety
1.1 Introduction
This user manual is an integral part of the lift (Issue Sept. 2011)
All the information from this user´s manual has been checked with attention; however,
mistakes are not excluded.
The operator of the lift must have specific experience in workshop, service, maintenance and
repair activities, the ability to interpret correctly the drawings and descriptions contained in
the manual.
We reserve the right for technical changes and changes with regards to content.
Please read the safety procedures and operating instructions in this manual intently before
operating. The instructions must be observed absolutely. Keep this manual near lift all the
times. Make sure all operators read this manual.
Any damage resulting from improper use of the lift and failure not to follow the instructions
contained in this manual will release the manufacturer from any liability.
The following safety instructions are warning of danger and shall help to avoid personal and
material damages. For your own safety it is absolutely necessary to observe the safety
instructions in this user manual.
The operators are required to observe additionally the prescriptions of accident prevention
legislation in force in the country of installation of the lift. Each operator is responsable
himself for the observance of this prescriptions.
1.2 Safety instruction for initial operation
The lift is designed for installation in dry rooms. The installation in wet rooms as well as
room with a risk of explosion is not allowed.
Safety precautions against corroison between footprint of the lift and ground plate has to
be made by the operator before installation
The operator is responsible for the site selection, soil condition, the load capacity of the
intermediate ceiling and so on. It has to be guaranteed by proofing or with information by
an architect that the soil condition comply with the the requirements respectively
foundations has to be made which comply with the requierement.
A five-pole cable must be foreseen for the connection of the lift. The lift can be supplied
with a fixed connection or a plug socket. In both cases the needed installation has to be
made by a skilled person/expert. Hereby are to be observed the general and local
regulations.

1.3 Safety instructions for operation
The user manual must be at hand everytime and to be considered by every user. The
legislative requirements for accident prevention has to be observed. Legal regulations
have priority.
The lift may only be used by authorized trained persons over the age of 18 years. For any
unauthorized use of the lift there is a lockable main switch installed.
Keep the working area clean; before lifting and lowering remove all the objects that could
cause hazards in the working are. The lift has to be watched always during lifting and
lowering.
The conventional use has to be guaranteed. Hereby the stated load capacity on the lift
isn´t allowed to be exceeded and the maximum allowed weight distribution of 2:3 has to
be observed.
Keep the working area and the lift clean and remove spots to avoid the risk of
slipping. Parts of the electric unit has to be protected from wetness.
Drive on the lift only in the lowest basic position. The vehicle must be taken only on the
foreseen points on the vehicle.
If the vehicle reaches the rubber pads at lifting, the safe and stable position of the rubber
pads has to be checked.
After a short lifting, the safe position and the weight distribution has to be checked
according to manufacturer instruction.
Always close the car`s doors by lifting and lowering. Never lean objects or tools on the lift
or on the vehicle to be lifted
It is forbidden that persons are in the near of the lift during lifting and lowering. Leave
immediately the danger zone if there is a risk that the vehicle tilts.
Persons are not permitted to stand or sit on the platforms during the lift maneuver. Also it
is forbidden to climb up the lift.
Check all the safety devices regularly and never remove or deactivate the safety devices
or manipulate them in any way. When there is a disfunction of the safety device the lift is
not allowed to be used.
The main switch is also emergency switch and can be used to switch-off the lift when
dangerous situations appear. It is possible to lock the main switch as protection against
unauthorized use.

1.4 Environmenal aspects of hydraulic oil
The hydraulic system is a closed system. Therefore the hydraulic oil doesn´t get into the
environment in case of a conventional use.
The oil change has to be made proper and professional. The waste oil must be disposed of
under consideration of all legal regulations.
Take care of checking the leak tightness of the aggregats and parts of the system as well as
a maintenance and reparation in time. Here above all the hydraulic hoses and hose
connections has to be observed and checked intensive.
1.5 Safety instructions for service operation
Maintenance and repair operations must be exclusively performed by specialized
technical staff with authorization from ATH-Heinl or licensed dealer
Before any service operation unplug the lift from the electrical network (main switch off,
disconnect plug). Suitable measures against switching on again are to be made.
Only skilled persons/experts are allowed to work on the electrical part of the lift
respectively on the supply.
Adjustments and changes on the transmitter, proximity switch and so on are only allowed
to be made by skilled technicians.
1.6 Safety devices on the lift
Dead man’s control:
The function of the control elements are given as long as the buttons will be pushed.
Emergency stop
On the control panel there is installed an emergency stop. Also the main switch has this
function.
Front ring
The buttons are secured by front rings in case of an accidental use.
Synchronism and control of synchronism
The synchronism of the platforms is made hydraulic by the master and slave cylinder and
supervised by the light barrier.
Safety notches
With the safety notches a possible lowering of the load because of ropture or leakage of
the hydraulic system will be prevented.
Pressure control valve
The working pressure of the hydraulic is limited to the admitted maximum value by a
pressure control valve. It is not allowed to change the adjustment!!