15. If the 3 wheel adapter is to be used, align the tabs
on the Lateral Support Bar with the ramps and
slide it back as far as possible. All three ramps
must be captured by the Lateral Support Bar.
16. Lower the Lift Carriages completely and verify
correctalignmentofthe platforms.Backthe forklift
up the ramps only if using a 4 wheel forklift. If using
the optional 3 Wheel Adapter with a 3 wheel
forklift, pull onto the ramps forward. It is
necessary to have a spotter in order to keep the
forklift tirescenteredon the ramps andtire support
platforms. Position the forklift front to back so that
the center of gravity of the forklift is as close to
centered on the lift platforms as possible. The
center of gravity of the forklift must be within the
ends of the Lift Platform. Raise the forklift until the
tires are off the tire support platforms 2 inches.
Rock the forklift front to back to make sure it is
stable and can be lifted safely.
17. Once the check is made in step 17 above and the
forklift is stable, the forklift can be raised. Not
ensuring that the forklift is stable can result in loss
of load, which can result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
8. Structural Inspection
WARNING
Equipment must be removed from service and inspected
for damage immediately if subjected to an abnormal
shock or load. Failure to heed this warning may result in
personal injury and / or property damage.
WARNING
It is critical thateach piece ofthe adapter andeach liftunit
be inspected regularly for any signs of wear or damage
that might affect its ability to perform lifts safely. Any
equipment that appears to be damaged in any way, is
found to be badly worn, or operates abnormally must be
removed from service until necessary repairs are made.
Contact the manufacturer if you need to have equipment
serviced or if you have any questions about how to
address any wear or damage observedon the equipment.
The employer, owner, and/or manager are responsible for
maintaining the forklift adapter system and lift units in
good, serviceable condition. Employees must be trained
on how to inspect the equipment. Before each use of a
lift unit, the operator must visually inspect the lift unit for
any abnormal conditions. Any equipment subjected to an
abnormal load or shock must be immediately removed
from service and given a thorough inspection. The
employer, owner, and/or manager must inspect (or
appoint a knowledgeable personto inspect) all equipment
regularly. Regular inspections should be made weekly (if
the equipment is used daily) or monthly (if the equipment
is used only intermittently). Regular inspections should
include the following:
•Check for any visual cracks, chips or other signs
of excessive wear on all pieces of the adapter and
all lift units.
•Raise and lower the lift carriage of each lift unit
through its full range (up and down)—it should
move smoothly. If the lift stutters when lowering
(i.e., it moves in a jerky fashion) the slide pads may
need to be re-lubricated. Refer to the lift system
manual.
•Inspect the slide pad or roller contact surfaces for
damage, such as gouging, warping, etc.
•All controls should operate smoothly and freely.
Inspect the lift units for oil leaks. If oil leaks occur,
investigate and correct the source of the leakage
(refer to the lift system manual). WARNING! Clean up
any oil leakage immediately. Oil left on the floor can
create a slipping hazard.
•Inspect the down stop catch pawl to make certain
it rotates forwardandbackwardfreely. If the catch
pawl does not move freely it may need to be
greased. Refer to the lift system manual.
•Check the positioning of the down stop catch
pawl. Refer to the lift system manual.
If you are not sure whether any identified wear or damage
is “serious”, DO NOT use the equipment. The time it takes
to determine whether or not the problem is “serious”or to
repair the problem is small compared to the time it will
take to deal with the consequences of a lost load (which
could include severe injury or death to personnel).
For more information about the lift units, refer to the
manual that was furnished with the lift units.
