dIsassembly and storaGe
Always store the Drywall Lift in a dry, protected area .
dIsassembly
To disassemble the Drywall Lift for transport or compact storage:
1 .
Crank the cradle all the way down .
2 .
Slide the cradle outriggers all the way in until they latch . Close the panel sup-
port hooks .
3 .
Remove the crossarms by pressing the spring tab on the bottom and sliding
the crossarms out of the tapered socket .
4 .
Unlock the cradle tilt latch . Lift the cradle (about 3 inchs) until you can remove
it from the frame .
5 .
Rotate the winch wheel one full rotation forward . This will raise the inner
telescoping section .
6 .
Unlock the winch assembly by lifting the slide bar with your left hand while
you rotate the slide bar lock counterclockwise with your right hand .
7 .
Hold the slide bar lock in this disengaged position, and press down on the
telescoping sections in the frame with your left hand . The winch assembly will
move toward the frame housing .
8 .
Crank the telescoping sections all the way down . Swing up the retaining hook
as shown, and crank the telescoping sections back up slightly until secured
by the hook .
9 .
Hold the retaining hook in this position with your left hand, and rotate the
winch forward with your right hand . The winch assembly will fold up against
the frame . When the slide bar contacts the frame, tighten the cable by turning
the wheel further (just enough to hold the winch assembly in this position) .
10 .
Carefully lift the frame/winch about 1 in . To free it from the tripod base .
11 .
To fold the base, press down on the slide yoke ring and pivot the forward legs
in until they lock in the closed postion .
maIntenanCe
•
Inspect the cable before each work day . Replace it at the first sign of wear
(refer to the instructions supplied with the replacement cable) .
•
Occasionally oil the cable pulleys . Crank up the telescoping sections for
access to the internal cable pulley . Never allow oil or grease to contact the
surface of the winch brake drum .
•
If the telescoping sections of the frame don't operate smoothly, apply house-
hold paraffin to the sliding surfaces .
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