IDEAL MSC-18K-B User manual

Retractable Comm. Cable Reels
-Included
Hand-Held Remote
-Optional
(BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED)
32’-8”
1,584 lbs
per column
18,000 lbs
per column
Easy to use master controller for individual or paired synchronized operation
Siemens PLC and Electro-Optical encoder provide continuous synchronization of all columns
Adjustable lifting forks accommodate the widest range of wheels
Easily positioned with pallet jack style wheel
Heavy-duty hydraulic system
Large carriage bearings provide durable, fast and easy lifting
LCD screen with keyboard o
LCD screen with keyboard offers easy to read visuals of settings and lifting height
Independent mechanical locking system
Emergency switch on each column provide highest safety assurance
Optional jack stands available

2016 Mar
Mobile Column Lift Set
MSC-18K-B
Capacity 18,000lbs / Each Column
Installation - Operation – Service Manual

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INDEX
CHAPTER 0. PREFACE------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE 2
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------- PAGE 3
CHAPTER 2. SET-UP / INSTALLATION --------------------------------------------------- PAGE 7
CHAPTER 3. OPERATION / INSTRUCTIONS--------------------------------------------- PAGE 9
CHAPTER 4. LIFTING OPERATION--------- ----------------------------------------------- PAGE 19
CHAPTER 5. STORE THE MOBILE COLUMN LIFT ------------------------------------ PAGE 23
CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE ---------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 24
CHAPTER 7. TROUBLE SHOOTING --------------------------------------------------- PAGE 26
CHAPTER 8. ELECTRO-OPTICAL ENCODER ALIGNMENT------------------------- PAGE 28
CHAPTER 9. CHANGE THE NUMBER OF THE COLUMNS------------------------- PAGE 29
CHAPTER 10.HAND-CONTROLLER (Optional)------------------------------------------ PAGE 30
CHAPTER 11.BATTERY CHARGER INFORMATON ----------------------------------- PAGE 31
CHAPTER 12.BATTERY REQUIREMENT INFORMATION---------------------------- PAGE 32
CHAPTER 13.EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LISTS------------------------------------- PAGE 33
CHAPTER 14.LIMITED WARRANTY--------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 42
PREFACE
Prior to the operation of your lift make sure that you have read the
instructions thoroughly. These instructions are found in this
manual. Please note that your warranty can be voided if you do
not read the manual and understand its content.
If you have any questions, concerning operation, safety or
application of your lift, please consult your distributor.

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS
Model # MSC-18K-B
Capacity 18,000 lbs. / Each Column
Pressure Relief Valve 2,030 psi Sealed Ex-Works
Pump motor 3HP ( DC24V, Max 110Amper ) / Each Column
Battery charger power
supply Input: 100-140 , 60Hz, single phase Output: 24VDC, Max 15Amper
Operational Voltage 24 VDC
Lifting Height 67.1"
Column L / W / H 56.9” / 44.1” / 88.6” (Max Ht. 146.7”)
Fork Adjustable Range 12.6” - 22”
Fork length 17.9”
Lifting / Lowering Time 100 sec/ 60 sec at load of 18,000 lbs. / each column
Noise Level Max. 70 dB(A)
Set-up Indoors
Unit Weight 1,548 lbs. per Column
Maximum Distance
between Columns 32.8'
Min. Concrete Surface
Strength 3000 Psi

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1.2 DIMENSIONS ( mm / inch)
Fig.1 Mobile Column Lift Dimensions

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1.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE LIFTING SYSTEM
The mobile column lift is a movable electrically driven hydraulic column lift used for
lifting heavy vehicles. It is used in set of four columns. But at least two lifting columns
are required to work at same time for lifting a vehicle.
The main components of the mobile column lift are shown below: (see figure 2):
1) Height sensor / encoder
2) Safety lock mechanism
3) Control case
4) Motor pump
5) Pallet jack
6) Battery (Not Included)
7) Front roller
8) Battery case
9) Forklift pocket
10) Lifting fork
11) Carriage
12) Hydraulic cylinder
Fig.2 column components

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1.4 STRUCTURE OF THE MOBILE COLUMN LIFT
• Hydraulic Power Unit
The hydraulic system consists of an electrically driven pump, flow control valves, safety
valves and an oil reservoir.
• Column and Lifting Cylinder
The column and lifting cylinder form the major part of the portable column lift. In
the U-section of the column there are a guide block and rollers. The rollers enable
the guide block to move along the full length of the column. The hydraulic lifting
cylinder provides the lifting capacity.
• Control Box
The control box has all the functions controlling the use of the lifting column. The
control box components and functions have been specified in GENERAL
INFORMATION sections.
• Pallet Jack Mechanism
The two-wheel pallet jack mechanism serves to move the lifting column. The two
wheels protect the lifting column from being turned over at the back when it is moved.
The pallet jack mechanism lifts the column off the floor so that the column can be
easily moved.
• Mechanical Safety Lock
If the hydraulic pressure fails while a vehicle is on the lifting system or is lifted or
lowered, a mechanical safety lock ensures that it cannot drop.
The characteristic clicking of the safety lock when rising indicates that it is activated.
During lowering the pawl is retracted by a solenoid magnet.
• Adjustable Forks
The adjustable forks are designed for different vehicles with different wheels. The forks
can be adjusted manually to accommodate a wide range of tire sizes. The mechanical
lock-pins prevent the forks from moving sideways under load.

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2. SET-UP / INSTALLATION
Remark: Only move the lifting column with the forklift. Only raise the lifting column at
the correct points. Damage to lifting column and /or injury to persons may
occur if the lifting column is not moved in the correct manner.
2.1 UNPACKING AND HANDLING THE LIFTING COLUMN
STEP 1. Handling of Lifting Columns
1. Remove the cover from the crate or, when using a stand, remove the straps.
2. Carefully insert forklift forks into the forklift pockets. The pockets are bolted to the
column before leaving factory. (Figure 3).
Fig. 3 Forklift Pocket on Column Fig. 4
3. Lift the column then move it to the working position.
A. This mobile column lift can only be operated or installed indoors. When under
environment of temperature within 0--40℃, moisture ≤85%, the lift will work
reliable and longer time.
B. Never set up the lifts on an asphalt surface or hollow concrete floor. The
concrete surface must be with strength of 3000psi (20Mpa) at least and min.
thickness of 120mm (4.7”), and slope gradient ≤12 mm/m.
STEP 2. Fill the Tank
1. Take off the forklift pockets from the mobile column lift (better, not required).
2. Remove the cover from the hydraulic unit. Remove the plug from the fill opening
and fill the tank with hydraulic oil: AW32, 46 or other good grade Non-detergent
hydraulic oil , filleted at 4 micron max, about 10.5L ( 2.8 Gal) .(Fig. 4)
3. Put back the plug and Install the cover back on the hydraulic unit.
4. Check for oil leakage.
STEP 3. Battery Installation
1. Remove Battery Covers (Fig. 5)

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2. Seat and fasten the batteries
on the column base, secure to
base using provided metal
straps.
3. Connect the power cables to
batteries. ( Fig. 5)
4. Install the battery covers back on lift.
Fig. 5 Battery Installation
NOTE: Ensure to correctly connect terminals: Red/Pos. = (+), Black/Neg. = (-)
STEP 4. Cable Reel Installation
1. Take out the cable reels from the carton.
2. Insert the holding frame into the base on the upper cover (Figs. 6a&b)
Fig. 6a Fig. 6b Fig. 6c
3. Pull up and pull down the upper and down lock button, the reel can turn aside.
(Fig. 6c)
4. Fix the reel on the base by the screw. (Fig 6d)
Fig. 6d Fig. 6e
5. Put the cable plug into the socket. (Fig 6e)
6. Repeat the above steps for the other three columns
STEP 5. Pre-charging the batteries
If the newly installed batteries are not charged, please charge them before operation.
Charging steps refers to chapter 5.1 on page 23

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3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
The Main Control Panel controls the main power. All other functions of the lifting system
are controlled by the Control Panels on the columns. The functions of the switches,
buttons on the control system are described below.
Main Control Panel - #1 Column
Sub
Control
Panels
-
#2, #3 & #4 Columns
Column

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3.2 CONTROL PANEL DETAILS
1. EMERGENCY button
To stop movements (lifting or lowering) immediately.
2. POWER switch
Controls the power of the control panel or charging of the batteries.
3. ‘⇑
⇑⇑
⇑ ’
’’
’( UP ) button
Controls the lifting of the columns.
4. ‘⇓
⇓⇓
⇓ ’
’’
’( DOWN ) button
Controls the lowering of the columns.
5. ‘⇓
⇓⇓
⇓ ’
’’
’ ( PARK ) button
Controls the locking of the columns.
6. POWER light.
This light will go on when the control panel is power on.
7. 8. 9. 10. CURSOR buttons.
These buttons move cursor on the screen to edit items.
11. 12. 13. MODE buttons.
To select between the functions: “WHEEL”, “AXLE” & “ALL”
14. BIAS button
To set the zero point of height in initialization.
15. START button
To start the running of the software.
16. SHIFT button.
This button is for the running of the program.
17. ENTER button
This button serves confirming of instruction or entering sub menu.
18. ESC button
Serves to enter or exit from menu; or from sub menu to upper lever menu.
19. LCD SCREEN
Display the height readings of columns & information
20. WARNING light
This light will go on when the EMERGENCY button is pressed.
21. CABLE port
This port is used for communication cable connection.
22. BATTERY indicator
This indicator shows the output voltage of the batteries.
23. HAND / REMOTE CONTROLLER port
The port is for hand/remote controller connection

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3.3 POSITIONING LIFTING COLUMNS
A fully combination consists of 4 lifting columns. The position of the main column 1#
should be located opposite with column 2# loading the same axel of the vehicle. The 4#
shall be at the other end of the same axel with 3#. (Fig. 8)
A set has a maximum lifting capacity of 52,800 lbs. This is the maximum lifting capacity
of a standard set of 4 lifting columns of 13,200 lbs. each.
Fig. 8 Positioning Columns

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3.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE MOBILE COLUMN LIFT SYSTEM
The mobile column lifts are designed in such a way as to offer maximum flexibility and
convenience. A lifting system can consist of 4 lifting columns. The control system is
equipped with the following features:
- Simultaneous operation of all lifting columns
- Operation of one lifting column.
- Operation of pair/axle lifting columns.
Each lifting column is provided with these control functions. But the RUNNING MODE
shall be settled by the MODE buttons on the main column control box first.
The mode of the mobile column lift is set-up as following:
1. Position the lifting columns as indicated in 4.3 (Fig. 8.)
2. Then turn on the battery power switch of each column on the side. (Fig.9a)
Fig. 9a Fig.9b
3. Set the control box power switch (Fig. 9b) on each sub column to left position (ON)
first, the green Power indicators will be on.
4. Then turn on the switch (Fig. 7b) on main column to left (ON) and the LCD screen is
lighted. Wait until the LCD screen changed to the 4th display, press the START
button to start running of the system.
LCD screen 1st LCD screen 2nd
LCD screen 3rd LCD screen 4th
Note: If necessary, the lifting height / travel distance shall be changed before
press START button. (See 3.5 section next)
TD 400C
Version 2.0.0.4
INITIALIZING…
Please wait…
TB
-
6 Controller V6.84MD
By KERNEL Right reserved
Sta.: RUN 3 step DOWN
○
○○
○
?Self Check… XX
TB
-
6 Controller V6.84MD
By KERNEL Right reserved
170cm 4 lift Z___
○
○○
○
?Press START to confirm

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5. Take care that the emergency stop button of each lifting column must been
released.
6. Operation description
All system functions are available by press the MODE buttons when the lift columns
are not in operation (non of button is pressed).
When the Mode is ALL / Vehicle ( II..II )
-Press one button will cause all columns moving.
When the Mode is WHEEL / Single ( I )
-Press one button will cause only that columns moving.
When the Mode is Axle / Pair ( II )
-Press anyone button will cause only that two columns in same axle moving.
Note: In WHEEL or AXLE mode, the lifting or lowering will be stopped when
the height difference between all columns or axles is greater than 2” (50
mm)
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3.5 TRAVEL DISTANCE, HEIGHT UNIT AND UNIFORM CHANGING
3.5.1 TRAVEL DISTANCE AND HEIGHT UNIT CHANGE
If the lifting height is less than 67” (170cm) due to low shop ceiling, the travel distance
shall be set in following steps before starting the lifting operation.
1. After power on, waiting the LCD screen to be the LCD screen 4th, then press ESC
button to change into system menu. ( LCD screen 5th )
2. When ‘USER MENU’ is high-lighted, press ENTER button to enter the sub menu of
USER MENU. ( LCD screen 6th )
LCD screen 5th LCD screen 6th
LCD screen 7th
3. Press DIRECTION DOWN button to move to ‘Set of Unit/Stroke’ as in LCD screen
6th.
4. Press ENTER button again to enter the unit and travel distance modification screen.
(LCD screen 7th)
5. To change the unit, using ‘DIRECTION‘ UP and DOWN buttons to change the
number on the right-up corner. ‘1’ refers to inch. ‘0’ refers to cm.
6. To change the travel distance, using ‘DIRECTION‘ buttons and to move cursor to the
percentage on the screen then change the number.
Note: The percentage range is 60%--100%. Min. step is 2” (5cm).
7. Press ENTER to confirm the modification and press ESC to exit this function to
upper menu. (LCD screen 6th)
8. Press ESC button twice to get back to LCD display 4th
USER MENU
OPERATOR MENU
DIAGNOSTICS MENU
RELEASE PASSWORD
Operation prompts
Encoder alignment
Set of Unit / Stroke
Unit: 0
—
cm; 1
—
inch
0
0
max. 68-100 % stroke
170 X 100 = 170 cm
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3.5.2 UNIFORM HEIGHT REFERENCE
After travel distance and unit modification, the screen is back to LCD screen 4th. If
press START button at this step, the screen change to 8th or 9th.
or
LCD screen 8th LCD screen 9th
(Here the L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6 are to indicate the position of height reading of each
column. They are not shown in screen in operation)
In this LCD screen 10th, the bias ‘Z___’ means the system height reference is in
uniform height reference. The height reading is zero while the lifting fork at the bottom
as it is set in factory. While in VEHICLE mode or AXLE mode, the lifts will be in same
height while lifting or lowering
The right row L5 and L6 reading (0, 0) in the screen is no meaning. The software can
work for 6 columns in all for cable model.
4.5.3 CUSTOMIZED HEIGHT REFERENCE
If for any reason, the height of different column shall be kept differently, (difference is
greater than 2”/50 mm), the Customized height reference shall be chosen as following.
1. Press WHEEL / SINGLE button change the screen into LCD screen 11th.
2. Press UP button on the column to raise this single wheel to the desired height.
Repeat for other three columns.
WARNING!!
In this step, the height of each column shall keep the vehicle in horizontal.
Never try to rise up too much or it will cause vehicle to move, to drop.
Each pressing can only keep moving for about 5 seconds.
3. Press BIAS button for 2 to 4 seconds. The
system changes into customized height
reference system: ‘C-_-‘. The LIFTING MODE
will change into ALL / VEHICLE automatically.
(LCD screen 10th) LCD screen 10th
Mode: II
..
II
bias: Z_
_
_
L2 0L4 0L6 0
L1 0L3 0L5 0
⊙
⊙⊙
⊙
Stop!
Mode: I
I..II
bias:
C
-
_
-
1 2 0
4 3 0
Mode: II
..
II
bias: Z_
_
_
L2 0L4 0L6 0
L1 0L3 0L5 0
Reset

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The height of every column (4, 1, 3, 2 in the LCD12th) is memorized as the
customized zero points.
Note:
1) The customized zero-point height reference can only be performed just after
LCD screen 9th display. Any lifting operation (UP, DOWN, PACK) in MODE
ALL or AXLE will cancel the performance and keep the reference system to
be UNIFORM immediately.
2) Under customized zero-point height reference, if all columns’ height are below
theirs customized zero points and at least one column within 6” (150mm) to
the ground, the reference will be back to uniform reference, SINGLE and the
‘Z___’ will be on the screen again.
3) So, to change the height reference system (also travel distance or height unit)
second time, operator shall wait all lifting forks in lowest (ground) position and
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3.6 ADJUSTING OF THE FORK DISTANCE
The portable lifting columns can be used to lift vehicles with a wheel diameter from
10” to 45”. The forks can easily slide to the correct dimension:
1 Lift lock-pin to unlock the fork.
2 Use both hands to slide the fork sideways. Adjust both forks so that they are
equally spaced in relation to the centre of the column.
3 Adjust so that the forks at floor height just fit around the tire (to prevent the
rim falling through, when tire becomes deflated) (Fig.10)
4 Make sure that the lock-pin locks into the place.
Fig.10 Adjust Forks to fit the Wheel

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3.7 OPERATING THE PALLET LIFTING MECHANISM
The pallet jack mechanism is operated by means of the handle bar and the lever
inside the bar. (Fig. 11)
The lever has two positions:
1 When the lever is pulled up in the upper position (1), the pallet jack mechanism
can be raised by moving the handle bar up and down.
2 If hand released, the lever will be back to its neutral position. The pallet jack
mechanism is lowered and the lift will sit on ground.
Fig. 11 Pallet Lifting
Steps to move the column lift with pallet jack:
1 Pull up the lever to position (1) and make some pumping movement with the
handle bar to raise up the column lift. Then the column lift can then be relocated.
2 Release the lever to position (2) to lower down the column lift to the floor
after it is right located.
Note: Set the pallet lifting mechanism in the lowest position, and the lever to
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4. LIFTING OPERATION
The assembled lifting system must be checked for correct working and
adjustments and a complete operational test should be carried out by using a
typical vehicle.
Remarks:
-When using this lifting system, leave a space for a 24” (600mm) wide passage
around the lifting system, which can serve as escape route.
-Before using the Mobile Lifting Columns, ensure that the maximum load for each
lifting column is not more than 13,200 lbs.
-Ensure that before use, the lifting system is placed vertically seen from the
sides as well as from the front.
-Make sure that the pallet jack mechanism is fully lowered before lifting a vehicle.
4.1 PREPARATION & IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. Place all the four of lifting columns around the vehicle as in Fig.8.
2. Ensure that the fork of each lifting column has been adjusted as in Fig.10
correctly
3. Move the columns’ forks under the wheel and lower the pallet jack.
4. Make sure that the Emergency Release buttons are unlocked on all the
lifting columns.
5. Set all the power switches to left position (ON). (Main column to be the last
one)
6. Press button START on the main control box to run the software.
7. Set the mode to be WHEEL / SINGLE.
Press the UP button to raise the fork of the column to touch the tire.
Repeat for other three columns.
8. If necessary, press BIAS to choose customized zero-point.
9. Set the mode to ALL / VEHICLE by pressing MODE button.