Nussbaum 4.50 SL Operator's manual

4.50 SL (BMW)
Automotive Lift date: 04/2012
Manual Date: 01.04.2012
Operating Instruction and Documentation
Serial-number:............................................
Otto Nußbaum GmbH & Co.KG ●Korker Straße 24 ●D-77694 Kehl-Bodersweier
Tel: [phone] ●Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] ●http://www.nussbaum-lifts.de
Retailer address / phone
Original Documentation
Made in Germany

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Content
Foreword ....................................................................................................................3
Record of installation ..................................................................................................5
Record of handing over ..............................................................................................6
1.General Information .................................................................................................7
1.1 Installation and service checks of the automotive lift ............................................7
1.2 Warning Symbols .................................................................................................7
2. Master document of the automotive lift.................................................................8
2.1 Lift–manufacturer..................................................................................................8
2.2 Application ............................................................................................................8
2.3 Changes at the construction.................................................................................8
2.4 Displacement of the automotive-lift.......................................................................8
2.5 Declaration of conformity......................................................................................9
3. Technical Information ...........................................................................................10
3.1 Technical ratings ................................................................................................11
3.2 Safety device ......................................................................................................11
3.3 Data sheet ..........................................................................................................12
3.4 Foundation diagram drawing ..............................................................................13
3.5 Electrical diagram drawing..................................................................................14
4. Safety regulations .................................................................................................38
5. Operating instructions..........................................................................................39
5.1 Lifting the vehicle................................................................................................39
5.2 Synchronism of the automotive lift......................................................................39
5.3 Lowering the vehicle...........................................................................................40
6. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................40
6.1 Emergency lowering ...........................................................................................41
6.2 Driving onto an obstacle .....................................................................................42
6.3 Function of safety device....................................................................................42
6.4 Manually equalisation of the carriage .................................................................42
6.5 Driving to the Reference point ............................................................................43
7. Inspection and Maintenance.................................................................................44
7.1 Maintenance plan of the lift.................................................................................44
7.2 How often must the lift be cleaned?....................................................................46
7.3 Adjust the Polylex-belt ........................................................................................47
7.4 Examine the carrying nut system........................................................................48
7.5 Examine of the stability of the automotive lift......................................................49
8. Installation and Initiation ......................................................................................49
8.1 Regulations.........................................................................................................49
8.1.1 Erection and doweling of the lift....................................................................50
8.2 Initiation ..............................................................................................................51
8.3 Change of lift location .........................................................................................51
8.4 Key in the reference point with the keyboard......................................................52
9. Security check .......................................................................................................54
First security check before installation......................................................................58
Regular security check and maintenance.................................................................59
Regular security check and maintenance.................................................................60
Extraordinary security check.....................................................................................66

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Foreword
Nußbaum lifting systems are the result of over 25 years experience in the automotive lifting industry.
The high quality and the superior concept ensure reliability, a long lift lifetime and above all and
economic business solution.
To avoid unnecessary damage, injury or even death, read the operating instructions with care and
observe the contents.
Nußbaum lifts is not responsible for incidents involving the use of Nußbaum lifting systems for
applications other than those for which they were designed.
The Otto Nußbaum GmbH & Co. KG is not liable for any resulting damages. The user
carries the risk alone.
Obligations of the user:
- To observe and adhere to the operating instructions.
- To follow the recommended inspection and maintenance procedures and carry out the
prescribed tests.
- The operating instructions must be observed by all persons working with or around the lift.
- Above all chapter 4 “Safety Regulations“ is very important and must be closely adhered to.
- In addition to the safety regulations stated in the operating instructions manual, the appropriate
safety regulations and the operating procedures of the place of operation must also be
considered.
Obligations of the operator:
The operator is obliged to allow only those persons complying to the following requirements to work
with or around the unit.
- Persons being familiar with the basic regulations concerning labour safety and accident
prevention and being trained to operate the particular unit.
- Persons having read and understood the chapter concerning safety and warning symbols.
- Persons using the lift are required to confirm that they have read and understood the chapter on
safety and warning symbols by signing the appropriate form.
Dangers when operating the lift:
Nußbaum-Lifts are designed and built according to technical standards and the approved
regulations for technical safety. The use of Nußbaum lifts for purposes other than those for which
they were designed, may result in injury or even death.
The lift must only be operated :
- For its appropriate use
- In faultless condition concerning technical security.

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Organisational Requirements
- The instructions for use are to be kept at the place of operation being easily accessible
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 adhered to.
- The owner of the Nußbaum lifting system must ensure that operators and persons working with
or around the lift occasionally conduct “refresher” courses to ensure that the appropriate
operating procedures and safety precautions are known.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be used according to the appropriate regulations.
- All safety- and danger signs on and around the lift are to be observed and followed!
- Spare parts must comply with the technical requirements specified by the manufacturer.
This is only warranted with original parts.
- Observe and adhere to the specified time intervals between tests and inspections.
Maintenance works, repairing faults
- Adjustments, maintenance, and inspections, are to be followed according to the time intervals
specified. Details regarding the exchange of parts and components as mentioned in the
operating instructions are to be adhered to.
These works must only be carried out by expert personal.
- After maintenance- and repair works loose screws, nuts and bolts must always be firmly
tightened!
Guarantee and liability
- Our “General conditions of selling and delivering” are in force.
There will be no guarantee or liability for incidents involving injuries or death or damage to
equipment if these incidents are the result of one or more 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, do not work correctly or are not
installed correctly.
- Failure to follow the regulations of the operating instructions regarding transport, storage,
installation, initiation, operation and maintenance of the lift.
- Unauthorized changes to the structure of the lift without first asking the producer.
- Unauthorized changes of adjustments of important components of the lift (e.g. driving elements,
power rating, motor speed, etc)
- Wrong or incorrect maintenance practice.
- Catastrophes, acts of God or external reasons.

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After completely filling out this sheet including signatures, copy and return the
original to the manufacturer. The copy must remain in the manual.
Otto Nußbaum GmbH & Co. KG
Korker Straße 24
D-77694 Kehl-Bodersweier
Record of installation
The automotive lift with the
serial number:............................................ was installed on:...............................................
at the firm:................................................. at:.....................................................................
The initial safety check was carried out and the lift was started.
The installation was carried out by the operating authority/competent (please delete as applicable).
The initial safety check was carried out by a competent person before the initial operation.
The operating authority confirms the correct installation of the automotive lift, the competent person
confirms the correct initial operation.
Used Dowels(*):________________________________(Type/Name)
Minimum anchorage depth (*) kept: _________________mm Fok
Starting torque (*) kept: __________________________NM Fok
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date name of the operating authority signature of the operating authority
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date name of the competent person signature of the competent person
Your customer service:.....................................................................................................(stamp)
(*) see supplement of the dowel manufacturers

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Automotive Lift date: 04/2012 / Manual date: 01.04.2012
Record of handing over
The automotive lift 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 by either the erector from the lift-manufacturer or from a franchised dealer
(competent person).
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date name signature
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date name signature
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date name signature
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date name signature
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date name signature
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date name signature
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date name of competent signature of the competent
Your customer service:.................................................................................................(stamp)

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1.General Information
The document “Operating Instructions and Documentation” contains important information about
installation, operation and maintenance of the automotive lift.
• Conformation of installation of the automotive lift is recorded on the ”Record of
Installation” form and must be signed and returned to the manufacturer.
• Conformation of once of, regular and out of the ordinary service checks is recorded in the
respective check forms. The forms are used to document the checks. They should not be
removed from the manual.
All Changes to the structure and any change of location of the automotive lift must be registered
in the ”Master document” of the lift
1.1 Installation and service checks of the automotive lift
Only specialised staff are allowed to repair and maintain the lift and only these specialised staff are
allowed to conduct safety checks on the lift. For the purposes of this document these specialised
staff will be called Experts and Competent persons.
Experts are persons (for example self-employed engineers, experts) which have received
instructions and have the appropriate experience to check and to test the automotive
lifts. They are aware of the work involved and know the accident prevention
regulations.
Competent persons are persons who have acquired adequate knowledge and experience with
automotive lifts. They have completed the appropriate training provided by the lift-
manufacturer (the servicing technicians of the manufacturer or dealer, are regarded as
competent)
1.2 Warning Symbols
The three symbols below are used to indicate danger and other important information. Pay attention
to areas on and around the lift that are marked with these symbols.
Danger! This sign indicates danger. Ignoring this warning may result in injury or
even death.
Caution! This sign cautions against possible damage to the automotive lift or other
material objects in the case of improper use .
Attention! This sign indicates an important function or other important
information regarding the operation of the lift.

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2. Master document of the automotive lift
2.1 Lift–manufacturer
Otto Nußbaum GmbH & Co.KG
Korker Strasse 24
D-77694 Kehl-Bodersweier
2.2 Application
The automotive lift is a lifting mechanism for lifting motor vehicles with a laden weight of up to 5000
kg . The max. load distribution is 2:1 either in or against the drive-on direction.
The automotive lift has been designed for servicing vehicles only. It has not been designed to carry
people. Carrying people either directly on the lift or in vehicles that are on the lift is therefore not
allowed.
The installation of the standard lift in hazardous or dangerous locations such as wash bays is
dangerous and is therefore not allowed.
The operation of the lift is done directly on the control column. This column is positioned in front on
the left side.
Changes of construction, repairing and changes of place must be registered in this master
document.
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
2.4 Displacement of the automotive-lift
Displacement of the automotive-lift, expert checking, resumption of work
(date, kind of change, signature of the competent)
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..........................................................................................................................................................
name, address of the competent
........................................................... ............................................................
place, date signature of the competent

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2.5 Declaration of conformity

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3. Technical Information

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3.1 Technical ratings
Capacity: 5000 kg
Load distribution: max. 2:1 in or against the drive on direction
Lifting time: approx 1 min. 34 sec.
Lowering time: approx. 50 sec.
Line Volthage: 3 ~/N+PE,400 Volt ,50 Hz
Power rating: 4 x 1,5 kW
Motor rotation: 1420 rotation/Min
Sound level LPA: ≤70 dB
Connection by customer 3~/N+PE, 400V, 50 Hz
fuse 32 Ampere (time-lag fuse)
observe your regulations of your country
Optional: Energy set: Pneumatic connection: air pressure 6-10 bar
Electrical plug: 220V/50hz
3.2 Safety device
1. Safety switching in case the carrying nut breaks
Examination of the carrying nut with a wear-pin into the lifting carriage.
2. Electronic disconnection
If the final position is reached, the lifting platform switched-off
3. Electronic synchronisation
Safety device against unequal run of the lifting carriage
4. Safety catch hook
Safety device against repeated raising if the lifting nut is broken
5. Roll over safety device at the end of the platform
Safety device against falling down
6. Totmann” control
After let go of the buttons, the current movement of the lift stops
Optional:
7. foot protection
Safety device to avoid crushing
8. CE-STOP + acoustic signal
Safety device to avoid crushing

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3.3 Data sheet

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3.4 Foundation diagram drawing

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3.5 Electrical diagram drawing

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