RACOR PHL-1R Instruction manual

Assembly and installation instructions
PHL-1R
Ceiling Storage Lift
WARNING
Please read installation instructions
carefully prior to installing. Before using
the product, thoroughly test the
fully-weighted product (up to 250lbs of
evenly distributed weight on the
platform) to ensure the product has
been installed properly. Fasteners used
to assemble and install the product
should be checked and tightened at least
once a year. Do not install more than one
Ceiling Storage Lift on a common ceiling
joist. If you are in doubt of installing this
product, please contact a professional to
perform the installation. Do not allow
children to play on product. ITW Brands is not
responsible for any damage resulting from
improper installation, overloading or product
failure.
Note: When choosing a location for your Ceiling
Storage Lift, make sure there is enough room to
raise and lower the platform. All obstructions and
people should be moved out of the way when
raising or lowering.
Limited Warranty: These products are sold “as is”
without any express or implied warranties. ITW
Brands sole liability, if any, shall be to replace this
product or refund the purchase price. The
performance of these products is subject to
variable conditions and maximum load ratings
are shown for comparison purposes only. ITW
Brands will not be liable for personal injury or
damage to possessions as a result of improper
installation, overloading the platform, unintended
use, product modification, poor quality of the
mounting surfaces, or other abuses of the
product outside of lifting the static weight of
250lbs.
OPERATION
The Racor Ceiling Storage Lift can be raised or
lowered using the supplied winding pole. Attach
to the winding pole either the supplied
hand-crank or the supplied drill/driver adapter.
When using either the hand-crank or the drill
adapter, be sure these attachments are secured
to the winding pole. When using the drill adapter,
use only a drill with a ½ inch chuck. Tighten the
chuck jaws firmly on the flats of the drill driver
prior to operation by following the instruction
manual from the drill manufacturer. Raise and
lower the lift using only the low speed setting of
the drill.
Only operate the product with the winding pole
and either the hand-crank or the drill/driver
adapter. Do not use other adaptors or sockets.

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Tools required: stud finder, wrench, cordless drill/driver, phillips screwdriver, 10 mm
socket wrench, pencil, 4 ft. straightedge, and pliers.
Parts list:
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cable assembly
arm assembly
axle support with
bushing
axle support
without bushing
gear drive
wire platform - 2 side,
wire platform - 1 middle
axle - square end
axle - round end
winding pole
short machine screw -
winding pole nut
hand-crank
drill driver
platform support
hex head lag screw
hex screw,
washer, and nut
cotter pin,
fender washer, and
hex screw - gear drive
side
long machine screw
and nut
allen head cap screw
J-bolt and nut
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Assemble platform
Lay the three wire
platforms on the floor.
Place the wire platform with
the four tabs in the middle.
These tabs will fit into the two
outer platforms.
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Lay the platform
supports underneath and
across all three wire
platforms. The holes on the
platform supports should face
towards the outside edge of
the wire platforms.
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Locate the holes on platform
supports for J-bolts and slide four
J-bolts thru the wire platforms and holes
on the four corners of platform supports.
Place J-bolt between double wire. The
J-bolt should hook over wire platform
and over the outside edge of the
platform support. Using a nut,
hand-tighten only.
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Place the remaining
J-bolts over the edge of
the wire platforms and over
the outside edge of the
platform supports. Using a
nut, hand-tighten only.
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48" APART
Assemble and
install the two
arm supports
Locate ceiling joists for each Arm
support. Arm supports need to be
secured directly to and along ceiling
joists 48” apart.
If installing not along the ceiling joist,
install a 2x4 board that will span 4 of
the joists using lag screws at least
3/8” x 5” long. Pre-drill holes.
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ceiling joist
stud finder
(not included)
Attach Arm supports to
the ceiling joist, using the
supplied lag screws .
Pre-drill with 1/8 inch pilot
holes into the ceiling joists. Do
not over tighten lag screws.
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Fasten the gear drive
to the axle support without
the bushing , using 4 allen
head cap screws , and the
allen wrench provided.
Then fasten two arms to each
Axle support , using long
machine screws. Each arm should
be secured with 2 machine screws
and 2 nuts .
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The Axle supports
should be facing away from
each other and the two Arm
supports should line up and
be square to each other.
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Assemble and install
axles and cable
assemblies
Slide together the
Axles but do not
assemble with screws yet.
The bolt holes should be in
line.
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Slide each cable assembly ring
over the square shoulder at each end of Axle ,
as far as it will go. The cable assemblies should be
placed on the square portions of the Axle and the
cable ends should face towards the center.
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Secure the Axle by
installing fender washer
and hex screw on the
end of the gear drive. Then,
insert the provided cotter
pin through a hole on the
other end and secure it by
bending the two protruding
ends.
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Insert one end of the Axle into
the Axle Support and slide them
apart to insert the other end. The
square end should fit into the gear
drive and the round end should fit
into the plastic bushing.
Fasten the Axle ends together with
two screws and nuts .
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Attach cable assembly
to platform
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(Large adjustment) (Small adjustment)
Thread one nut
half-way up the eye-bolt at
the end of the Cable
assemblies . Insert
eye-bolt through the hole
at the end of Shelf support
and fasten washer and nut
from underneath. Repeat
on all four corners.
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If platform is not
level, adjust by
pulling the cable
through the nylon
cable ring. For small
adjustments, move
both nuts up or
down. When leveled,
tighten the nuts on
the Cable assembly
and tighten
J-bolts on the
platform with a
wrench.
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Route the ends of Cable
assemblies through the
arms and over the pulleys.
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Operation
The gear drive that is
attached to one end of the
Axle supports has a safety
lock. The safety lock is
designed that it can be
swung out to operate or
swung-in when not in
operation. Disengage the
safety lock out by inserting
Winding pole hook into the
lock slot and pulling away
from gear loop.
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Place the Winding pole
through loop on the gear
drive. When operating, the
platform must have weight on
it. Place at least 25lbs of
weight on the platform and
slowly lift the platform. The
cables should evenly wind
around the Axle and not
overlap. The platform should
be raised such that the stored
items are not touching the
ceiling or the Axle. The platform will lower
approximately 8 feet from the ceiling.
Note: If cables do not wind evenly, be sure cable
ring is pushed all the way in.
Also make sure the load is balanced and the
platform is level.
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Optional Drill/Driver Adaptor
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Assemble Winding
pole to Hand-crank
for manual operation or
Drill/Driver for powered
operation, using the
provided screw and nut .
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WARNING! Before raising or
lowering the platform, clear all
people and obstructions from
under the platform in a 6ft x
6ft area. When loading the
platform, the weight should be
evenly distributed. Test by
raising platform to ceiling.
Always engage safety lock
when platform is raised. Do not
stand under platform while
raising or lowering. The
platform should remain flat and
not tilt more than 10 degrees
during operation. Failure to
operate the product properly
could cause objects to fall o
the platform and result in
serious injury or product
damage.
WARNING! Do not park car
or walk under for at least 1
hour, to be sure that unit is
installed securely. Never play
on or around the product.