RAM Trus-T-Lift Supplemental Manual

3, 1-800-563-4382 RAM Elevators + Lifts Contents Section 1: Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Section 2: Safety Information ................................................................................................................... 1 2.1: Symbols and Definitions ................................................................................................................. 1 2.2: Additional Symbols .............…

4, RAM Trus-T-Lift RAM Elevators + Lifts 1-800-563-4382 1 Section 1: Introduction This supplemental manual has been provided to walk you through the safe and efficient installation of a Trus-T-Lift Tall Tower Model. Please read this manual, as well as the main installation manual, thoroughly before installing and operating your lift. We recommend your lift and any add-ons be installed and serviced by a qualified technician. Section 2: Safety …

5, 1-800-563-4382 RAM Elevators + Lifts 2 2.3: Safety Notes Caution! Read all instructions thoroughly before installation or use of this lift. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual and the associated manuals for testing and operation could result in serious injury or death. In addition, it will render RAM’s warranty null and void. Do not connect or disconnect wiring while equipment power is on. Before servicing, disconnect all power to the equipment. Failure to do so …

7, 1-800-563-4382 RAM Elevators + Lifts 4 3.1: Hoisting and Positioning Materials Tools Components Name # Name # Spreader Bar 1 Lift Tower 1 500lb Capacity Lifting Straps 2 Lifting Device 1 Instructions Note that these steps are to be carried out after unpacking (section 3.4 in the main manual), for the sake of properly positioning the lift. DANGER Under no circumstan…

8, RAM Elevators + Lifts 1-800-563-4382 5 Detail A: Spreader Bar Detail B: 500lb Capacity Lifting Straps 2) Lift the tower until it sits flat on the ground near the lift’s final location. 3) Fasten the lift’s legs onto the tower as described in the main Trus-T-Lift manual in section 4.1: “ Base Frame ” and continue the installation as normal. 2 Before releasing lift straps, fasten base legs to tower. DO NOT ATTACH BASE LEGS TO SUPPORT …

9, 1-800-563-4382 RAM Elevators + Lifts 6 3.2: Anchoring the Tower Note Do not anchor the lift tower to the wall unless you have completed sections 4.1 - 4.9 of the main Trus-T-Lift manual, as well as the installation any landing devices as described in “Trus-T-Lift Supplemental Manual #2 – Landing Devices” . These instructions are the last to be carried out before anchoring the base frame to the support base. 3.2.1: Top Tower Anchoring (Standard) The standard method for an…

10, RAM Elevators + Lifts 1-800-563-4382 7 3.2.2: Side Tower Anchoring (Optional) In the event that your support wall does not extend up to the mounting holes pre-drilled in the top of the tower, wall mounting bracket kits are available for purchase from RAM. This kit comes with the mounting bracket, magnetic spacer, bolts and anchors, and a drill bit and tap. Note To properly mount the tower to the support wall, the brackets cannot be mounted more than 12” below your top landing. If your suppo…

11, 1-800-563-4382 RAM Elevators + Lifts 8 3.2.3: 90 Degree Tower Anchoring (Optional) In the event that there is no suitable travel wall directly behind the lift, RAM offers a 90 Degree Tower Anchoring Bracket, which allows the tower to be mounted to the lift’s travel wall. Note As with the previous method, this bracket must sit no lower than 12” below the lift’s top landing. Instructions 1) Drill and tap mounting holes centered on the rea…