Southworth Powered Dandy Lift User manual

Owner’s Manual
Powered Dandy Lifts
PLM-100, PLM100W, PLM150, PLM-150W
(See separate manual for PLM-250)
Southworth Products Corp
P.O. Box 1380/Portland, Maine 04104-1380
Distributed by Ergonomic Partners
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ergonomicpartners.com
PH: 314-884-8884 | FAX: [phone]
September 2016
Model # ____________________
Serial # ____________________

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INTRODUCTION
Southworth’s Powered Dandy Lift has been designed to take the effort out of lifting and carrying. The
Powered Dandy Lift conforms to ergonomic guidelines in order to make them as comfortable and safe
as possible. The battery that powers the platform is sealed for safety and can be recharged many times.
This manual contains information to acquaint you with the safe, proper use and upkeep of the Powered
Dandy Lift. You should ensure that this manual is available to personnel working with the Powered
Dandy Lift.
In the interest of safety please read the entire manual carefully and be familiar with its contents before
you use or service the Powered Dandy Lift. If you have any questions about any instructions in this
manual, please contact your dealer or Southworth Products Corp.
The Powered Dandy Lift is tted with an identication plate located on the central cross member at the
base of the actuator. The identication plate is stamped with the model number, capacity and serial
number; this information should be provided when seeking spare part inquiries or technical support.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................... 4
RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNERS AND USERS ............................................................................................... 5
SAFETY & SIGNAL WORDS ........................................................................................................................... 6
UNPACKING ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Transit Damage .......................................................................................................................... 7
Hazardous Environments............................................................................................................ 7
High Cycle Applications .............................................................................................................. 7
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................ 7
OPERATING POWERED DANDY & PLM 100/150 ......................................................................................... 7
Platform Control.......................................................................................................................... 7
Brake........................................................................................................................................... 7
Caster Conguration................................................................................................................... 8
Direction Lock ............................................................................................................................. 8
Battery......................................................................................................................................... 8
Charging the battery ................................................................................................................. 10
Battery life................................................................................................................................. 10
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Monthly ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Annually .................................................................................................................................... 10
TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................................................................................................................. 10
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS............................................................................................................ 12
PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................................................. 13-16
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................. 17
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Component Identication ............................................................................................................ 8
Figure 2 Brakes......................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 3. Operating the Powered Dandy.................................................................................................... 9
Figure 4. Battery Charger Specications ................................................................................................... 9
Figure 5. Battery Gauge............................................................................................................................. 9
Figure 6. Wiring Diagram PLM 100 & 150 Models....................................................................................11

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“DANGER” Immediate hazard which will result in severe personal injury or death.
“WARNING” Hazardous or unsafe practice which could result in severe personal injury or
death.
“CAUTION” Hazardous or unsafe practice which could result in minor personal injury or
property damage.
SAFETY
The safety of all persons operating, maintaining, repairing, or in the vicinity of the Powered Dandy Lift Series is
of paramount concern to Southworth. Therefore, throughout this manual, Southworth has identied certain
hazards which may occur in the use of the Powered Dandy Lift Series and provided appropriate instructions
or precautions which should be taken to avoid these hazards. In some cases, Southworth has also pointed
out the consequences that may occur if these instructions or precautions are not followed. Southworth uses the
following system of identifying the severity of the hazards associated with its products:
While performing maintenance do not work on
a raised lift. Lay the lift on its side when working
on the Powered Dandy Lifts.
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual, including all safety instructions and precautions, care-
fully and completely.

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Responsibility of Owners and Users
Inspection and Maintenance
The device shall be inspected and maintained in proper working order in accordance with South-
worth’s owner’s manual.
Removal from Service
Any device not in safe operating condition such as, but not limited to, excessive leakage, missing
rollers, pins, or fasteners, any bent or cracked structural members, cut or frayed electric, hydraulic,
or pneumatic lines, damaged or malfunctioning controls or safety devices, etc. shall be removed from
service until it is repaired to the original manufacturer’s standards.
Deection
It is the responsibility of the user/purchaser to advise the manufacturer where deection may be criti-
cal to the application.
Repairs
All repairs shall be made by qualied personnel in conformance with Southworth’s instructions.
Operators
Only trained personnel and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate the equipment.
Before Operation
Before using the device, the operator shall have:
• Read and/or had explained, and understood, the manufacturer’s operating instructions and
safety rules.
• Inspected the device for proper operation and condition. Any suspect item shall be care-
fully examined and a determination made by a qualied person as to whether it constitutes a
hazard. All items not in conformance with Southworth’s specication shall be corrected before
further use of the equipment.
During Operation
The device shall only be used in accordance with this owner’s manual.
•Do not overload.
• Ensure that all safety devices are operational and in place.
Modications or Alterations
Modications or alterations to any Southworth industrial positioning equipment shall be made
only with written permission from Southworth.