Rotary 600 Series Manual

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OM20174
Rev. A 08/04/2005
SPOA3TE
600 Series
Two Post Surface Mounted Lifts
SPOA3T Series Capacity:
3000 kg (6600 lbs.)
750 kg (1650 lbs.) per arm
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions...........................................................................................................2
Lift Controls .......................................................................................................................3
Operating Instructions ...................................................................................................4
Operator Inspection & Maintenance Instructions.....................................................7
Trouble Shooting for Operators .....................................................................................8
Repair Maintenance and Inspection for Authorized Maintenance Personnel ....9
Trouble Shooting for Authorized Maintenance Personnel.....................................10
Latch Cable Adjustment................................................................................................12
Manual Lowering Instructions ....................................................................................13
EC Declaration Of Conformity ......................................................................................15
LP20324
© August 2005 by Rotary Lift. All rights reserved. CO6241.14

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Display this manual in a conspicuous location in
the lift area convenient to the operator.
Only those technicians who have been properly trained in the usage and care of the
lift should be allowed to operate the lift.
Local regulations MAY require that the trained operator be at least 18 years of age or
be supervised by a trained operator while:
A. Positioning the vehicle in the service bay
B. Positioning the lift adapters at the vehicle manufacturer's recommended lift
points
C. Actuating the lift controls
ALWAYS lift the vehicle using all four (4) adapters.
NEVER raise just one end, one corner, or one side of the vehicle.
ONLY lift vehicles which have an individual axle weight that does not
exceed one-half the lift capacity. See load capacity table below.
The lift is to be used for raising unoccupied motor vehicles ONLY!
MODEL
SPOA3TE
Series Lifts
LOAD CAPACITY
3000 kg
(6600 lbs.)

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1E-Stop Switch--(In the OFF position, slot can accomodate
a lock to prevent lift operation.)
2Raise Lift
3Lower Lift
4Lower to Locks
Lift Controls
Fig. 1
®
LOWER TO
®
LOWER TO LOCKS
2
3
4
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3. To Raise Lift:
• DoNotpermitanyoneonliftorinsidevehiclewhenitisin
motion.
• Maintainvisualcontactwitharms,pickuppoints,&vehicle
throughoutthemotionoftheliftwhileremainingclearoflift.
• Actuate switch,Fig.1.Stopbeforemakingcontact
withvehicle.Checkarmrestraintpinsforengagement.If
required,slightlymovearmtoallowrestraintgearandpawl
tomesh.DONOThammerpindownasthiswilldamagethe
restraint gear teeth.
Note: Allow(2)secondsbetweenmotorstarts.Failureto
complymaycausemotorburnout.
• Raisevehicleuntiltirescleartheoor.
• Shakevehicleatfrontorrearbumpertocheckstability.
• Stop:Checkadaptersforsecurecontactatvehicle
manufacturer’srecommendedpickuppoints.
• Continuetoraisetodesiredheightonly if vehicle is stable on
lift.
• Actuate switch, Fig. 1, to lower lift onto latches after
desired height is reached.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Surface Mounted Frame Engaging Lifts
WARNING
To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, permit only trained personnel to operate lift. After reviewing
these instructions, get familiar with lift controls by running the lift through a few cycles before loading vehicle on lift.
IMPORTANT
Always lift the vehicle using all four adapters. NEVER raise just one end, one corner, or one side of vehicle.
For Truck Frame Vehicles: Assure vehicle frame can support it's weight & overhead bar will contact highest point on the vehicle.
1. Before Loading:
• InspectLifttoassureitisingoodoperatingcondition.
• Assureliftisfullyloweredandservicebayclearofall
objects,grease,oil&personnel.
• Swingarms,withgrease&oilfreeadapters,outtofulldrive-
thru position.
• TurnE-Stopswitchto"ON"position.
• DoNotallowunauthorizedpersonsinshopareawhileliftisin
use.
• DoNotuseanypartoftheliftasacraneorasasupportfor
anotherliftingmechanism(i.e.:block&tackle,etc.).
2. Loading:
• DoNotallowunauthorizedoruntrainedpersonstoposition
vehicle or operate lift.
• DoNotdriveoverarms.
• DoNotoverloadlift.Seecapacitylabelonlift.
• UseOnlyadapterextendersprovidedbythemanufacturer.
DoNotusewood,concreteblocks,orotherimprovised
extenders.
• Spotvehicleoverliftwithleftfrontwheelinproperspotting
dish position as shown in Fig. 3. (Position vehicle according
to the center of gravity, not for door opening clearance.)
• Checktheconditionofthepickuppointsofthevehicle.
• Swingarmsundervehicleandpositionadaptersatvehicle
manufacturer'srecommendedpickuppoints,Fig.4.Adjust
adapters to the required height to keep the vehicle level and
in secure contact with adapters.
• Useoptionaladaptersforunderbodyclearancewhen
required.
• Minimumdistancebetweenfore&aftpickuppointsis0.7m
(27-1/2"),SeeFig.2.
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• DONOTgoundervehicleifallfouradaptersarenotinstable
contactatvehiclemanufacturer’srecommendedliftpoints.
• Repeatcompletespotting,loading,andraisingproceduresif
vehicle is unstable.
4. While Using Lift:
• Avoidexcessiverockingofvehiclewhileonlift.
• Alwaysusesafetystandsasneededforstabilitywhen
removingorinstallingheavycomponents.(engines,
transmissions,etc.)Use(4)safetystands.
• Raisesafetystandstomeetvehicle,donotlowervehicleonto
stands.
• Avoidaccidentaltouchingofexposedexhaustsystemon
raised vehicles. Watch for air hoses and electrical cords
whichmaybetrippedover.
• Wearsafetyglasseswhileworkingundervehicle.
• Nooneshallclimbontovehicleorarmswhenelevated.
5. Before Lowering Lift:
• Removealltoolsorotherobjectsfromliftarea.
• Assurepersonnelarenotinliftarea.
6. To Lower Lift:
• Remainclearofliftandactuate switch to raise lift off of
safety latches.
• Actuate switch to lower lift while keeping feet clear!
7. Unloading:
• Assureliftisfullylowered.
• Removeadaptersfromundervehicleandswingarmstofull
drive-thrupositionbeforemovingvehiclefromliftarea.
• Assureexitareaisclearofobjectsandpersonnelbefore
removingvehiclefromlift.
8. Power Off:
• TurnE-stopswitchto"OFF"positionwhileliftisnotinuse.
9. Trouble Shooting:
• Seepage8.
10. Maintenance:
• Seepage7.

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RESIDUAL RISKS
• Checktheconditionofthepickuppointsofthevehicle.Assure
thesepointsarenotweakenedduetorust,corrosion,damage,or
modication.
• Vehicleswithheavymaterialinthetrunkormodiedtocarry
equipmentortools,willhaveachangedcenterofgravity.Usestands
when working on such vehicles.
• Assurecargodoesnotcauseeitherindividualaxleweighttoexceed
one half lift capacity.
Typical Lift Points
Perimeter Frame
Pickup Truck
Unitized Body
Stub Frame Fig. 4
LIFT
POINTS
LIFT
POINTS
LIFT
POINTS
LIFT
POINTS
FRONT
FRONT
FRONT
FRONT
Typical Wheel Spotting Positions
WARNING
Mostspecialtyormodiedvehicles
cannotberaisedonaframeengaginglift.Contactvehicle
manufacturerforraisingorjackingdetails.
Lessthan2.7m(106")
wheelbase: position
left front wheel on ap-
proach side of wheel
dish.
2.7-3.2m(106"-126")
wheelbase: position
left front wheel in
wheel dish.
Largerthan3.2m(126")
wheelbase: position
left front wheel just
forward of wheel dish.
Fig. 3

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• Always keep bolts tight. Check periodically.
• Alwaysassurearmstopboltsareinplace.
• Alwayskeepliftcomponentsclean.
• Always, if oil leakage is observed, call local service
representative.
• Daily: Check cables and sheaves for wear. If parts are worn,
call local service representative.
• Daily:Inspectadaptersfordamageorexcessivewear.If
parts are worn, call local service representative.
• Daily:Checkforpermanentdeformationtothelatches.If
present, call local service representative to replace parts.
• Monthly:Checkequalizercabletension.Ifpartsareworn,
call local service representative.
• Monthly: Check overhead sensor for function.
• Monthly:Cleanandcheckbaseoflift.Removeanyrustand
touch-up with paint.
• Every 3 Months: Check anchor bolts for tightness. Anchors
shouldbetorquedto200Nm(12.4kg-m).
• Every 6 Months:Checkuidlevelofliftpowerunitandrell
to proper level in level indicator with lift fully lowered.
• Replacealldecalsontheliftifunabletoreadormissing.
ReorderlabelsfromRotaryLift.
OPERATOR INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
(MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZED BY OPERATOR)

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Down button pressed but lift doesn't lower
Cause
1. Controls not functioning.
1. Incorrect voltage to power unit.
1. Overloading lift.
Remedy
1. Contact service representative for further
assistance.
1. Contact service representative for further
assistance.
1. Check vehicle weight and/or balance
vehicle weight on lift.
2. Contact service representative for further
assistance
Trouble
Press button but nothing
happens.
Motorwon'trunfromeithercolumn.
Motorrunsbutwillnotraiselift.
TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR OPERATORS
Up button pressed but lift doesn't raise
Cause
1. Controls not functioning.
1. Broken latch spring.
Remedy
1. Contact service representative for further
assistance.
1. Contact service representative for further
assistance.
Trouble
Press button but nothing
happens.
Locking latches do not engage.
Down button pressed but lift doesn't lower
Cause
1. Controls not functioning.
Remedy
1. Contact service representative for further
assistance.
Trouble
Press button but nothing
happens.

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•Checkaccessibilityoftheoperatingprocedures.
•Checkaccessibilityandreadabilityofalllabels.
•Checktheratedloadcapacityofthelift.
•Examineallstructuralcomponentsincludingwelds.
•Checkelectricalcordsforinsulationdamage.
•Checkuidlevel.
•Checktheliftcontrolsforfunction.
•Checkforproperfunctionofswingarmrestraints.
•Checkallfasteningdevicesfortightnessincludingooranchorbolts.
•Checkexposedsurfacesandedges.
•Operatetheliftandchecktheoperationofthepositivestopandtheliftsafetylatches.
•Checkforproperoperationofadapters.
•Witharepresentativevehicleonthelift,checktheloweringspeed(nottoexceed0.15m/s).
•Checktheoperationofthesynchronizationorequalizationsystemsothatbothsidesraiseandlowerequally.
•*Check the function of overhead switch.
•Checkallaccessiblepiping,tubing,hose,valvesandttings.Reviewliftoilconsumptionrecords.
•*Operate lift through full excursion and observe.
•Withliftloaded,stoptheliftatmidpointoftravelandobservefordriftingdownandhydraulicleaks.
•Checkwithoperatortoascertainanyunusualoperatingcharacteristics.
*Perform check with and without a vehicle representative load.
INSPECTION POINTS
REPAIR MAINTENANCE
(MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ONLY)
Asidefromtheroutinechecksthatarestatedunder"OperatorMaintenance",thefollowingannualinspectionistobeperformed
andarecordofthisinspectionpermanentlyretainedonsite.Alldecienciesaretobecorrectedbytheproperauthorized
personnel.
ANNUAL INSPECTION
(PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL)
• Lockoutallenergysourcesbeforebeginninganyrepairs.
• DONOTmodifytheliftinanymannerwithouttheprior
writtenconsentofthemanufacturer.
• Ifelectricalproblemsdevelop,makerepairsaccordingto
localelectricalcodes.UsegenuineRotaryLiftpartswhen
replacementisnecessary.
• ReplacewornpartsasrequiredwithgenuineRotaryparts.
• Adjustequalizercabletensionperliftinstallationinstructions.
• Monthly: Lubricate locking latch shafts. Push latch handle
severaltimesforoiltopenetratejoints.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR AUTHORIZED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
Cause
1. Incorrectvoltagetomotor.
2. Bad wiring connections.
3. Motorupswitchburnedout.
4. Overheadlimitswitchburnedout.
5. Motorwindingsburnedout.
1. Overloading lift
2. Motorrunningonlowvoltage
3. Debrisinloweringvalve
4. Pumpsuckingair
5. Suctionstuboffpump
6. Low oil level
7. Improperreliefvalveadjustment
1. Debrisincheckvalveseat.
2. Debrisinloweringvalveseat.
3. External oil leaks.
1. Airmixedwithoil.
2. Airmixedwithoilsuction.
3. Oil return tube loose.
1. Equalizercablesoutofadjustment.
2. Liftinstalledonunleveloor.
1. Holesdrilledoversize.
2. Concreteoorthicknessorholding
strengthnotsufcient.
1. Low oil level
2. Air in hydraulic lines/cylinder
1. None
Remedy
1. Supplycorrectvoltagetomotor.
2. Repair and insulate all connections.
3. Replace switch/controls.
4. Replaceoverheadlimitswitch.
5. Replacemotor.
1. Check vehicle weight and/or balance
vehicle weight on lift
2. Supplycorrectvoltagetomotor
3. Clean lowering valve
4. Tightenallsuctionlinettings
5. Replace suction stub
6. Fill tank to proper level with ISOVG32
hydraulicoilorDexronIIIATF
7. Replacereliefvalvecartridge.
1. Clean check valve.
2. Clean lowering valve.
3. Repair external leaks.
1. ChangeoiltoDexronIIIATF
or ISOVG32.
2. Tightenallsuctionlinettings.
3. Reinstall oil return tube.
1. Adjustequalizercablestocorrect
tension.
2. Shimlifttolevelcolumns(Notto
exceed13mm).Ifover13mm,break
outoorandlevelperliftinstallation
instructions.
1. Relocate lift using new bit to drill holes.
Reference installation instructions for
properanchoringmethodandminimum
spacingrequirements.
2. Break out old concrete and re-pour
new pads for lift per lift installation
instruction.
1. FilltanktoMIN___markwith
ISOVG32hydraulicoilorDexronIIIATF.
2.Startunit,raiseliftabout610mm.Open
cylinderbleedersapproximately2
turns.Closebleederswhenuid
streams.Lowerliftandlltank.
1. None,thisisnormal.
Trouble
Motordoesnotrun.
Motorrunsbutwillnotraiselift
Lift slowly settles down.
Slowliftingspeedoroilblowingoutller
breather cap.
Lift going up unlevel.
Anchors will not stay tight.
Lift stops short of full rise or chatters.
Lockinglatchsolenoidsgetextremelyhot
when lift is being lowered.
Note: Shimthicknessof51mmispossiblebyusingoptionalshimkit#FC5393.ContactyourauthorizedRotaryrepairperson.