4
Safety regulations
When working with lifts comply with legal acci-
dent prevention regulations according to BGG945:
Comply with inspection of lifts; BGR500, operation
of lifts; (VBG14).
Particular attention is drawn to compliance with
the following regulations:
• The max. load carrying capacity for lifts may not
be exceeded. For this, see details on the model
plate.
• Always follow the operating manual when using
the lift.
• The lift must be completely lowered before the
vehicle is driven on, and it may only be done in
the intended direction.
• Vehicles with low floor clearance or fitted with
custom devices are to be checked to see wheth-
er damage could occur before positioning the
lifting arm and raising the vehicle.
• Only personnel aged 18 or over may operate
the lift independently, they must be trained in
lift operation and have their work verified by the
company. You must be explicitly tasked with the
operation of the lift. (excerpt from BGR500) (see
transfer protocol).
• The proper positioning of the carrier plate below
the vehicle is to be checked again after the vehi-
cle has been raised slightly.
• After each set down of the vehicle, check the lift-
ing arm positions below the fixture points again
and adjust as required.
• When disassembling heavy, consider any possible
centre of mass shifts. The vehicle is to be appro-
priately secured using suitable materials (e.g. ten-
sioning belts, beams, etc.) against falling.
• During lifting or lowering, the work area of the lift
should be clear or people.
• It is prohibited from moving people with the lift.
• Climbing onto the lift and onto a lifted vehicle is
prohibited.
• After design and maintenance on load bearing
parts the lift must be inspected by a technical ex-
pert.
• Vehicles may only be attached at fixture points
approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
• The entire lifting and lowering process is to be
continuously observed.
• It is prohibited to set up a standard lift in explosion
endangered workshops and humid spaces (E.g.
washing halls).
• Initial access to the lift is only permitted after the
main switch has been turned off and secured,
and the operating lever is additionally secured
against unauthorised use.
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5
Operating manual
When handling the lift, it must abso-
lutely comply with safety regulations.
Carefully read the safety regulations
in Section 4 before first operation!
5.1
Positioning the vehicle
Drive the vehicle onto the lift according to the following
images, until the lifting arm receives it (figure A and B).
Figure. A) The lift column must be located between the steering
wheel and the car door hinges!
Figure. B) Drive in the middle of the lift.
Swivel in the lifting arms and extend out to the de-
sired position The adjustable receiving plates are to
be placed at the pointed prescribed by the vehicle
manufacturer.
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