LOADING VEHICLES
1. Ensure the hoist is fully lowered, the lifting arms are positioned out of the way and the area is clear
of obstructions and/or personnel before use.
2. Check the weight and weight distribution of the vehicle and review key areas;
a. Where is the engine located?
b. Is it front wheel drive, rear wheel drive or four wheel drive?
c. Is the vehicle heavily loaded?
d. Are there accessories fitted such as bull bars, wheels, fuel tanks, racks etc.
Refer to Vehicle Positioning Guidelines for more details on positioning vehicles
3. Drive the vehicle in so it is central between the posts. If required, use a spotter to guide you but
ensure the spotter is never directly in the vehicle’s path.
4. Position the vehicle so the centre of gravity is as close as possible to the rear edge of the posts.
5. Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling.
6. Position the lifting arms under the vehicle and position the pick-up pads underneath the vehicle’s
pick-up points.
Note: The vehicle manufacturer’s pick-up points may be indicated with triangle shaped markings.
7. Adjust the pick-up pads so they are as close to the pick-up points as possible, this may require
fitting extension adaptors. See Diagrams 2A & 2B
Diagram 2A – Pick-up pad adjusted down to its
minimum height Diagram 2B - Pick-up pad on extension adaptor and
adjusted up to its maximum height.
UNLOADING VEHICLES
1. Lower vehicle hoist to the ground.
2. Lower pick-up pads and remove extension adaptors.
3. Position lifting arms out of the way of the vehicle.
4. Drive the vehicle away from the hoist. If required, use a spotter to guide you but ensure the spotter
is never directly in the vehicle’s path.
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