GT FM180B Instruction Manual
Operating Instructions
& Safety Manual
Rated Capacity
1.8 tonnes
Note: Operator must read and fully
understand the operating instructions
before using this product.
Furniture
Mover
Manual
www.gtlifting.co.uk
George Taylor & Company Lifting Gear (Midlands) Ltd.
Unit 4, Fryers Road, Walsall WS2 7LZ UK
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Thank you for choosing our Hydraulic Furniture Mover.
All information contained within this manual is based on
data available at time of creating. we reserve the right to
modify the product at any time without notice or incurring
any sanction. Please contact GT for any possible updates.
SPECIFICATIONS
APPLICATION
The Manual Furniture Mover has been developed for
the lifting and transporting of cabinets and other large
regular objects. For this reason, it’s supports are lined with
foam rubber to prevent the goods being transported from
becoming damaged.
Since the Hydraulic Furniture Mover consists of two units,
rectangular objects of varying length can be moved using
a minimum of space. Due to the weight of the steel cabinet
on the platform, it will hold itself in position when the units
are standing vertically and the frame of the platform is in
contact with it’s sides. The securing strap, which has to
be fastened correctly on both sides, is an additional and
absolute necessity. The steering handles have a full lock
of 180°, this means that goods being transported may
be moved in every direction. The platforms are raised
by operating the lever of the pump; this lever must not
be used for pulling or pushing the BIMOBIL. The goods
transported are lowered by twisted the manual release
valve on the compact hydraulic system to the left.
Great care must be taken when lowering the platform,
since the speed depends on the valve, must be twisted
to the right until the stopper allows you to close it. Using
an old rate, try a few “dry runs” with the transport units
moving furniture with them. If you operate properly, our
Hydraulic Furniture Mover will help you to move cabinets,
furniture etc quickly and safely.
ASSEMBLY
Remove the fork pin at the free end of the track rod, set
the steering handles parallel to each other, and push the
fork of the track rod over the arm of the steering handle.
Then replace the previously removed fork pin through
the fork, arm and secure it with a clip. The second unit is
assembled in the same way.
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION
The floor must be absolutely level, smooth and clean.
There must be no inclines or slopes to be moved over.
Make sure that the floor and the floor covering, are able
to stand up to the loading imposed by the wheel and
ensure they can take the weight of the furniture being
transported.
Check whether the piece of furniture to be transported
contains any loose objects. These will have to be
removed, or secured to stop them slipping out of position.
Check whether the piece of furniture is strong enough
for the two opposite sides to take the weight of the piece
via the transport units’ platforms, and whether the upper
supports of the transport units can hold the furniture to be
transported without damaging it.
Find the weight of the piece of furniture to be transported.
The maximum load of 1800 kg/pair = 900 kg for each unit
must not be exceeded.
Find the centre of gravity of the furniture to be transported.
Along the furniture base, it is decisive for the load that a
single transport unit can bear, across the base, the centre
of the transport unit, and, in connection with the height,
for the moment of tilting that occurs when moving the
furniture. When in use, the height of the centre of gravity
must not exceed 0.8m. The distance of the transport units
to one another must not be less than 0.5m and not exceed
4.0m.
Never use this equipment for towing behind a vehicle.
Safety Information
For your safety and correct
operation, please carefully
read the manual before use.
Part
No.
Capacity
kgs
Lifting
Height
mm
Lifting
Plate Size
mm
Weight
kgs
FM180B 1,800 100 600x60 86
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Safety Information
OPERATION
Before use, the transport components should be checked
for function, and for any damage. If there are visible
defects, the components should not be used. Damaged
parts must be replaced. Since the hydraulic furniture
mover consists of two parts, it is necessary for two
persons to operate them.
Before using, the platforms should be let down to the floor
until the transport units are standing vertically. Push the
platform of the units under the side faces (narrow faces)
of the cabinet until the top and bottom of the transport
platform frame are resting against it. The centres of the
platform must be beneath the centre of gravity of the
cabinet.
Please the securing straps in position and tighten them.
The straps will connect both units and, when used
correctly, prevent them from slipping out of their position
holding the goods to be transported. Here, the strap ends
must be under direct tension, that is, the straps must not
be pulling round the edge of a cabinet, etc. If the position
of the centre of gravity makes it necessary for the cabinet
being transported to project on one side out of frame, or,
due to its width, it projects on both sides, an additional
strap surrounding it must be employed. This must be
fed through the strap loops on the units. However, the
maximum overhang must not be more than 200mm.
Pump up the platform about 1cm, and carefully check how
firmly the cabinet to be transported is standing on the
platforms. It may be that the transport units will have to be
moved to another position.
Both platforms must be raised at the same time and to the
same amount. For the transport itself, the height off the
floor must be a maximum of 2cm only. When moving the
cabinets, only push the transport units and choose the
way to the cabinet’s new position so that, if possible it is
only moved lengthwise. When moving cabinets sideways,
always take the greatest care; there is a great risk of the
cabinets tilting over. avoid any pushing movements.
The cabinet being transported must not be left unattended
standing on the equipment; it must always be lowered
onto the floor. The securing straps may only be opened
when the cabinet being transported, or the platforms are
standing on the floor.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Our hydraulic furniture mover only requires little care
and maintenance, but this must be carried out regularly
depending on it’s use. The spindles and gear wheels
must be re-greased weekly or monthly, using standard
multi-purse grease. For this, the spindle may be reached
using a bursh through the slot in the guide rail. The gear
wheels are also greased using brush, by first levering off
the gear housing lid with a screwdriver. The lid should be
pressed down firmly to close it again. The units’ function
should be tested.
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No. Description Qty
1 Dust-proof Cover 4
2 Cushion 2
3 Lock Nut M10 2
4 Woven Stripe 1
5 Screw M10 X 70 2
6 Lifting Frame 1
7 Cargo Lashings 1
8 Supporting Frame 1
9 Nylon Washer 2
10 Cylindrical Spring Pin 6x30 2
11 Handle Assembly 2
12 Hand Tube 1
13 Split Ring 9 2
14 Hydraulic Jack 1
Spare Parts List
& Diagram
No. Description Qty
15 Screw M6 X 20 2
16 Split Ring 8 2
17 Pin 1
18 Dust-proof Ring 2
19 Bearing 8204 2
20 Supporting Rod 2
21 Screw M12 X 85 2
22 Washer 12 2
23 Spring Washer 12 2
24 Nut M12 2
25 Bushing 4
26 Bushing 2
27 Bearing 2
28 Wheel 2
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