Nussbaum MCS 5500 ND WIRELESS User manual

MCS 5500 ND WIRELESS
Date 2013 02 18
Operating Instruction and Documentation
Serial number:...........................................
Nußbaum Hebetechnik GmbH & Co.KG//Korker Straße 24//D-77694 Kehl-Bodersweier
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E-mail:[e-mail]//http://www.nussbaum-lifts.de
Retailer address / phone

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Contents
Foreword ................................................................................................................. 3
Record of handing over ........................................................................................... 5
1.Introduction.............................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Installation and check of the automotive lift ....................................................... 6
1.2 Information of Warning ...................................................................................... 6
2.Master document of the MCS 5500 ND WIRELESS ............................................... 7
2.1 Lift–manufacturer............................................................................................... 7
2.2 Application ......................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Changes at the construction .............................................................................. 7
2.4 Declaration of conformity ................................................................................... 8
3.Technical Information .............................................................................................. 9
3.1 Technical ratings................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Safety device ................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Data sheet ....................................................................................................... 11
4.Safety regulations.................................................................................................. 12
5.Operating instructions............................................................................................ 14
5.1 Positioning of the columns............................................................................... 14
5.2 Putting into operation....................................................................................... 15
5.3 Lifting the vehicle (mode synchronous) ........................................................... 16
5.4 Lowering the vehicle (mode synchronous) ...................................................... 18
5.5 Single-Mode „Lifting“........................................................................................ 19
5.6 Single-Mode „Lowering“................................................................................... 20
5.7 Axle-mode (only with 6 columns)..................................................................... 21
5.8 Equalisation of the MCS .................................................................................. 22
6.Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... 23
6.1 Lowering on a obstacle.................................................................................... 24
6.1.1 Remove the obstacle ................................................................................. 24
6.2 Emergency lowering ........................................................................................ 24
6.2.1 Procedure of the emergency lowering ....................................................... 24
6.3 Reset the MCS after an emergency lowering .................................................. 26
7.Inspection and Maintenance.................................................................................. 27
7.1 Maintenance plan of the Mobile column lift...................................................... 27
7.2 Cleaning of the Mobile column lift.................................................................... 29
8.Security check ....................................................................................................... 30
9.Handing over and Initiation.................................................................................... 31
9.1 Regulations...................................................................................................... 31
9.2 Initiation ........................................................................................................... 31
9.3 Position of the columns.................................................................................... 32
First security check before installation................................................................... 33
Regular security check and Maintenance.............................................................. 34
Extraordinary security check.................................................................................. 42
Hydraulic diagram drawing .................................................................................... 43
Electrical diagram drawing..................................................................................... 45

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Foreword
Nußbaum-Lifts are a result of long-standing experiences.
The high quality and the superior concept guarantee them reliability, a long lift time and the
economic business.
To avoid unnecessary damages and dangers, read the operating instruction attentive and observe the
contents.
Another or the described purpose going out use is not valid when not as agreed.
This is valid particularly for climb and go.
Company Nußbaum is not liable for damages arising from this. The user carries the risk alonely.
For the use belonged:
- to observe all the notice in the operating instruction and
- the following of the inspection and maintenance work and the prescribed tests.
-The instruction for use have to be observed by all persons working with the lift.
-Especially the chapter “Safety/accident Prevention“ has to be observed.
- In addition to the safety remarks of the instructions for use the regulations and
instructions being valid at the place of operation have to be considered.
Obligations of the operator:
The operator is obliged to allow only those persons complying to the following requirement to work at
the unit
- being well acquainted with the basic regulations concerning labour safety and accident
prevention and being trained to operate the unit.
- having read and understood the chapter concerning safety and warning instructions and
confirmed that by their signature.
Dangers when operating with the lift:
The Nußbaum-Lifts are designed and built according to technical standard and the approved
regulations for technical security. Yet, danger for body and life of the operator may turn up when using
the lift inexpertly.
The lift must only be operated :
- for its appropriate use
- in unobjectionable condition concerning technical security.
Organising requirements
-The instructions for use are constantly to be kept at the place of operation being at hand
at any time.
- In addition to the instructions for use rules pertaining to other regulations i.e. accident
prevention and environmental rules are to be observed and directed.
- Safety- and danger alert operation of personal is occasionally and by observing the
instructions for use to be controlled.

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-As far as required and ordered by regulations personal protective equipment is to be
used
- All safety- and danger-hints at the lift are to be observed!
- Spare parts must comply with technical requirements laid down by the manufacturer.
This is only warranted with original parts.
Consider time intervals given or fixed in instructions for use for repeated
tests/inspections.
Maintenanceworks, remedy of faults and disposal
-Fixed Adjusting-, maintenance- and inspectionworks and time intervals including
Details for exchange of parts/part components as mentioned in the instructions for use are to be
adhered.
These works must only be carried out by expert personal.
- After maintenance- and repair works loose screw connections must always be firmly
tightend!
Guarantee and liability
- Our „General conditions of selling and delivering“ are in force.
There will be no guarantee or liability for injuries of persons or things if these injuries are caused
by one or by some of the following reasons.
- Inappropriate use of the lift.
- Inappropriate installation, initiation, operation and maintenance of the lift.
- Use of the lift while one or several security devices do not work or do not work
correctly or are not installed correctly.
- Not to follow the regulations of the operating instruction concerning transport, storing,
installation, initiation, operation and maintenance of the lift.
- Changes of the construction of the lift without asking the producer.
- Changes of important adjustments of the lift (e.g. driving elements, power rating, motor speed,
etc)
- Wrong or incorrect maintenance.
- Catastrophes, acts of God or external reasons.

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Record of handing over
The mobile column lift MCS 5500 ND WIRELESS with the
serial number:............................................ was installed on:...............................................
at the firm:................................................. at:.....................................................................
the safety was checked and the lift was started.
The persons below were introduced after the installation of the automotive lift. The introduction was
carried out from an erector of the lift-manufacturer or from a franchised dealer (competent person).
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date name signature
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date name of competent signature of the competent
Your customer service:...............................................................................................................

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1.Introduction
The document ”Operating Instructions and Documentation” contains important information
about installation, operation and maintenance of the MCS 5500 ND WIRELESS.
To furnish proof of installation of the automotive lift the form ”Record of Installation” must be
signed and returned to the manufacturer.
To furnish proof of the singular, felt this documentation contains forms. The forms should be used
to document the checks. They should not be removed from this documentation.
Every Changes to the construction and displacement of the automotive lift must be registered in
the ”Master document” of the lift.
1.1 Installation and check of the automotive lift
Only specialist staff is allowed to do work concerning safety and to do the safety checks of the lift.
They are called experts and competent person in this document.
Experts are persons (for example self-employed engineers, experts) which have received
instruction and have experience to check and to test automotive lifts. They know the
relevant labour and accidents prevention regulations.
Competent person are persons who have acquired adequate knowledge and experience with
automotive lifts. They took part in training from the lift-manufacturer (servicing
technicians of the manufacturer or dealer, are competent)
1.2 Information of Warning
To show danger and to show important information the three symbols below are used. Pay
attention to those passages, which are marked with these symbols
Danger! This sign indicates danger to life. Inexpert handling of the described
operation may be dangerous to life.
Caution! This sign cautions against possible damage to the automotive lift or other
material defects in case of inexpert handling .
Attention! This sign indicates for an important function or other important notes.

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2.Master document of the MCS 5500 ND WIRELESS
2.1 Lift–manufacturer
Otto Nußbaum Hebetechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Korker Straße 24
D-77694 Kehl-Bodersweier
Germany
2.2 Application
The mobile column lift is a lifting device for raising heavy vehicles (Truck, Bus...)
The maximum capacity of one mobile column lift amount 5500 kg / 12000lbs
It’s not allowed to install the standard-automotive lift in a hazardous location or washing bays.
2.3 Changes at the construction
Changes at the construction, expert checking, resumption of work (date, kind of change,
signature of the expert)
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name, address of the expert
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place, date signature of the expert

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2.4 Declaration of conformity

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3.Technical Information
3.1 Technical ratings
Capacity of one mobile column lift 5500 kg / 12000 lbs
Lifting time approx. 60 sec. with load
Lowering time approx. 65 sec. with load
Battery voltage 24V DC
Control rating 24 V
Power rating 2,1 kW
Motor speed 2600 rotation/min
Pump capacity 2,1 cm³/rotation
Hydraulic pressure approx. 220 bar with load
Pressure relief valve approx. 250 bar with load
Pressure relief valve (safety device) approx. max. 35 bar
Oil tank approx. 17 Liter
Sound level ≤75 dB(A)
Connection by customer (Battery charger) 110 / 220 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Fuse: mini 16 Ampere for 4 mobile column
(Pay attention to the tension of your state)

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3.2 Safety device
1. Pressure relief valve
Overprint-safety of the hydraulic system
2. Holding valve
safety device against unintentional lowering
3. Lockable main switch
safety device against unauthorised operation
4. CE-STOP
Safety device against squeeze
5. Hydraulically unlocking safety-system at the cylinder
Safety device against unintentional lowering
6. Safety Star System (SST)
• The SST observed the complete Process of the Lift during „Lifting“ and „Lowering“.
• The lift will be lowering during the normal work with 0,028 Meter per sec.
If the lift descends noticeable faster there may be a problem with the hydraulic system. The
computer-control-system recognizes the problem and switch off the hydraulic supply for the
cylinder.
The Safety-star system locks and the lift stopped.
- Switch off the main switch.
- Check the complete hydraulic system. If the system is defective, call the service of your
retailer.
• The lift can be repaired by an expert, the satisfactory knowledge and experiences with
hydraulic lifts has.
CE-STOP
• The automotive lift stops automatically approx. 250 mm before the lowest position.
- Check the dangerous places of the lift and be sure that there are no objects or people in the
immediate area of the lift or on the lift.
- An acoustic signal is heard until the lift is in the lowest position
Top-Limit
• The Computer-control-system recognizes the top-height position of the lift and switch off.

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3.3 Data sheet

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4.Safety regulations
• Read all instructions.
• The total weight of the lifted vehicle must not exceed the maximum capacity of the lift.
• Lower the lift completely before driving the vehicle into the lifting position.
• Use the lift only as described by the instructions in this manual.
• Before lifting low clearance, sport vehicles, vehicles with ground effects or running
boards, check carefully that no damage will occur before lifting.
• Only trained personnel 18 or older are allowed to operate the lift.
• The lift operator must observe the entire lifting and lowering process.
• Only the operator may remain under the lift while in use.
• Do not lift persons on the lift or in a vehicle on the lift.
• Do not climb onto the lift when raised.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from the moving parts.
• Any changes or modifications to the lift must be checked by an expert (qualified service
person).
• To reduce the risk of shock the standard lift may not be installed in a hazardous (wet)
location.
• Power supply must be disconnected (main switch, plug, breaker) before any maintenance
is performed on the lift.
• Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
• Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the equipment has been dropped or
damaged until it has be examined by a qualified service person (expert).
• To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equipment in the vicinity of open containers of
flammable liquids (gasoline).
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact lenses,
they are not safety glasses.
• Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on operating internal combustion
engines.
• Do not let a cord hang over the edge of the table, bench, or counter or come in contact
with hot manifolds or moving fan blades.
• If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating equal to or more than that
of the equipment should be used. Cords rated for less current than the equipment may
overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will nor be tripped over or
pulled.
• Always unplug equipment from electrical outlet when not in use. Never use the cord to
pull the plug from the outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect. Let equipment cool
completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around equipment when storing.
• Vehicles with low clearance or vehicles that are specially equipped should be pre tested
to ensure that they clear the lift ramp to avoid damage.
• The mobile column lift must be checked from an expert after changes in construction.
• It’s not allowed to start with operations at the lift before the main switch is switched off.
• During lifting or lowering the operator must observe the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle
and the lift are functioning correctly.

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• The main switch must be switched off and locked before work on the vehicle can
commence. This is a safety precaution to ensure that the lift does not move during work.
• Installation of the standard-mobile column lift in hazardous or dangerous locations such
as washing bays is dangerous and is not allowed.
• Check the center of gravity of the vehicle if heavy parts are removed. Secure the load
with suitable tools.
• Check the lift again, if the vehicle was raised 200 millimeter.

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B
5.Operating instructions
The Safety Regulations must be observed during working with the automotive lift.
Read the safety regulations in chapter 4 carefully before working with the lift!
5.1 Positioning of the columns
•Every solid surface (concrete quality min C20/25) is suitable as installation-place.
• Push the lever from the „neutral“ position to the „lifting“ position.
pic 1: Hand lever
•A - Move the hand lever several times in arrow-direction = The mobile column lift raise.
•B – Drive the Mobile column lift to the wheel or remove it.
pic 2: Positioning the column lift
• Lower the Mobile column lift. Pull the lever slowly. (see pic. 1)

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5.2 Putting into operation
• Check the emergency stop buttons. All must be unlocked.
• Watch the bars of the battery charge control; the must be minimum at 60%. If not,
recharge battery first. (charger integrated in column, connect 230V, switch)
• If possible, FIRST put the system in operation and then enter the vehicle in vehicles area.
• To put the system in operation, first switch ON the mainswitch of all the 3 SLAVE-
columns. (SEE SLAVE-sticker on column). After switching ON the SLAVE, the display will
show “SLAVE”.
• After it, switch ON the main switch of the MASTER column (SEE MASTER-sticker on
column). The master is searching valid slave columns (about 50s).
• All 3 SLAVE-columns must be found by the MASTER .
In case of radio connection interruption(during operation) => switch SLAVES ON again,
afterwords switch MASTER ON again (see above : putting system in operation). If
connection is established again, operating the lift is possible again.
• Now drive vehicle in vehicles area .
• If all columns are in the lowest position, each display shows „0 mm“. If this is not the case,
press the button 2 “Lowering” (see pic. 4) until the carriage stops automatically. It is
possible, that nevertheless all columns are not yet in the lowest position.
Press the button 4 of the column, where you standing, and lower it in the lowest position.
It is important, that you press the lowering button, until all displays shows “0 mm”.
(Normally not by user : If not, open the electro-box of the concerned column. At the top
on the right side of the controller there are Dip-Switches. All beside the No. 5 are in the
same position. Check the positions of the carriage again, they must be in the lowest
position. Move the Dip-switch 7 two seconds to the left side and then back again. After it,
the display shows “0mm”. If necessary repeat this process at the other controllers.)

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5.3 Lifting the vehicle (mode synchronous)
picture 3: operating unit
• Block the vehicle against rolling, put into gear.
• Position the Mobile column lift to the wheels and let it down with the hand lever. If
necessary use the additional supports.
1 : LIFTING (all columns)
2 : LOWERING (all columns)
3 : LIFTING (the column, at you are standing)
4 : LOWERING (the column, at you are standing)
A : LIGHT GREEN (columns in operation)
B : LIGHT YELLOW (Lifting / Lowering of two columns)
C : LIGHT RED (Failure)
D : LC-DISPLAY
E: PAIRED OPERATION
F: RELEASE BUTTON / REGISTRATION BUTTON
G: BATTERY CHARGE CONTROL
H: ANTENNA
K : MAIN SWITCH
L : EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON
pic 4:
Rim diameter 12“ –22“
Wheel diameter 450mm – 1250mm
pic 5:
secure the adjustable lifting arms with bolt and
clamp before working with the MCS

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• Observe the position of the wheels in the mobile column lift (see pic. 6 and 7).
Before lifting the load, lower the mobile-column-lift in the lowest position (remove the
shaft), otherwise a malfunction can lead it to damages.
• Connect or disconnect the columns (observe the sketch) only if the main switch is
switched off. Otherwise a malfunction can be occur.
• Check the dangerous places of the lift and be sure that there are no objects or people in
the immediate area of the lift or on the lift.
• Switch on the control system; Switch-on the main switch on position ”1” .
• Raise the vehicle. Use all columns. Press the buttons „1-4”, at the operating unit.
If the column is active, the switches of the chosen columns, are lighten.
• Lift the vehicle on the working height. Press the button „lifting“ .
• In the display of the operating unit you can read the momentary height of the supports.
• Observe the complete process.
It is only allowed to lift or to lower the column lift with load. Otherwise a column lift
without load can cause an unequal. After it, this column lift switch-off the complete
system.
Accordingly, the number of the lifting wheels must agree with the number of the
column lift. Please, switch off the column, which do you not need.
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pic. 6
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pic 7: Synchronous „lifting“
• Lift the vehicle on the working height. Press the button „lifting“ .
• In the display each MCS you can read the momentary height of the supports.
• Observe the complete process.
It is only allowed to lift or to lower the MCS with load. Otherwise a MCS without load
can cause an unequal. After it, this MCS switch-off the complete system and the red
light (disturbance) is lighting.
Accordingly, the number of the lifting wheels must agree with the number of the MCS.
In the case of disturbance, raise or lower the lift only in the „single“ mode.
5.4 Lowering the vehicle (mode synchronous)
• Check the dangerous places of the lift and be sure that there are no objects or people in
the immediate area of the lift or on the lift.
• Lower the lift at the height for working or in the lowest position.
Press the button „lowering“ (Synchronous) at the operating unit. The MCS raises a little
bit (unlocking the safety device), before the lowering starts.
• When lowering a vehicle, hold the button 2 pushed, until the lift has reached the height of
250mm; the lift stops automatically. Then push the button 2 again.
• The lift will continue in lowering. When a column stops during lowering between the
height of 0 and 250mm, use button 4 to lower all columns in single operation mode to the
ground (important for zeroing (referencing) the columns again). You hear an acoustic
signal until the lift reaches the lowest position.
In case of an SYNCHRON ERROR (shown on display; means unequal position error
of the columns) bring all columns back in the same position height, by using the
buttons 3 or 4 and watching the positions on the display. When all columns are at
the same height (position) again, you can operate the system in.

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pic 8: Synchronous „lowering“
• Observe the complete process.
• When the lifts are in the lowest position the mobile lifts can be removed. Raise the MCS
with the hand lever (read chapter 5.1).
5.5 Single-Mode „Lifting“
Before dismounting heavy parts (motor, axle, set of gears) check the center of gravity.
Otherwise a malfunction can lead it to damages or leadto danger for body and lives.
It is possible to move the MCS in the single-mode. This is necessary to reach the
different levels of the pick-up points.
pic 9:
Through this measure, it is possible to raise the vehicle horizontally.
• Block the vehicle against rolling, put into gear.
• Position the MCS. Whenn necessary use the additional supports.
• Lower the MCS in the lowest position (with the handlever).
• Check the dangerous places of the lift and be sure that there are no objects or people in
the immediate area of the lift or on the lift.
• Switch on the control system; all the main switch on position ”1” .
• Raise every MCS with the single-mode until the pick-up points of the vehicle are reached.
Turn the plastic cover at the respective operating unit and press the button „lifting“
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pic 10: single-mode “lifting”
• Now, all MCS are ready for the synchronous working.
• Raise the vehicle with the synchronous mode. Press the button „lifting“ (synchronous) at
one operating unit.
pic 11: synchronous mode “lifting”
• Lift the vehicle on the working height
• Observe the complete process.
5.6 Single-Mode „Lowering“
• Check the dangerous places of the lift and be sure that there are no objects or people in
the immediate area of the lift or on the lift.
• Lower the vehicle on the working height or the lowest position.
Press the button „lowering“ (synchronous see pic. 8) at the operating unit. The MCS
raises a little bit (unlocking the safety device), before the lowering starts.
• The mobile lift stops approx. 240 mm over the floor. Control the dangerous places of the
mobile lift and be sure that there are no objects or people in the immediate area of the lift
or on the lift. Press the button “ lowering” until the lift again. You hear an acoustic signal
until the lift reaches the lowest position.
• The MCS which are standing on a higher level, lower with the “single-mode”. Turn the
plastic cover at the respective operating unit and press the button „lowering“ (single).