Operating Procedure - Marshalltown QLT PL11C Manual De Instrucciones

operatInG proCedure

Important: Read the Important Precautions on page 2 before you operate the lift .
safety CheCk before operatIon
Before you begin operating the lift each day:
• Inspect the unit carefully for wear or damage . Pay special attention to the cable .
• Be sure the lift is at working room temperature before operating .
• Be sure the winch brake drum is clean and dry before operating .
to load a dryWall panel
1 . Set (lower) the backstop, so the lift won't roll backward .
2 . Swing open the panel support hooks on the two crossarms . Be sure the cradle
is turned so the support hooks are on the opposite side from the winch wheel .
3 . Extend the crossarm outriggers on the cradle as needed to fully support the
length of the drywall panel .
4 . Release the tilt latch to tilt the cradle .
5 . Hold the drywall panel with its face paper toward the tilted cradle, and load the
panel onto the lift as shown . Set the panel onto the support hooks, and carefully
lean it against the crossarms .
6 . If installing the panel on a flat ceiling, tilt the cradle back up to its level position
and lock the tilt latch . If installing the panel on a side wall or a sloped ceiling,
leave the cradle tilted .
7 . Raise the backstop on the base, and carefully roll the lift close to the position
where the panel will be installed .
to raIse the panel
Important: Always lower the backstop before raising the panel to a sloped ceiling
or a side wall .
Crank the winch wheel in the direction shown (hole the post for leverage) until the
panel is at the desired height .
The brake is spring-loaded to automatically hold the cradle at the selected height
when you stop cranking .
to loWer the panel
1 . Grasp the wheel handle with your right hand so you can restrain the backward
rotation of the winch .
2 . Retain your hold on the winch handle . Carefully release the brake with your left
hand and slowly rotate the wheel backward the cradle to the desired height .
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