Autoquip TRUCK LEVELER - SHALLOW PIT MOUNT User Manual
INSTALLATION, OPERATION
AND SERVICE MANUAL
PIT & SURFACE MOUNTED
TRUCK LEVELER
P.O. Box 1058 • 1058 West Industrial Avenue • Guthrie, OK 73044-1058 • 405-282-
5200 • FAX: 405-282-8105 • www.autoquip.com
Item # 830TL Version 1.0
09/2001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Identification and Inspection 3
Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 4
Label Identification 8
Specifications 12
Blocking Instructions 13
Installation Instructions 15
Operating Instructions 28
Routine Maintenance 29
General Maintenance 31
Replacement Parts List 45
Troubleshooting Analysis 49
IMPORTANT
Please read and understand this manual prior to installation or operation of this
equipment. Failure to do so could lead to property damage and/or serious personal
injury. If questions arise, call a local representative or Autoquip Corporation at 1-888811-9876 or 405-282-5200.
PLANNED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
A local Autoquip representative provides a Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) for
this equipment using factory-trained personnel. Call a local representative or Autoquip
Corporation at 1-888-811-9876 or 405-282-5200 for more information.
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IDENTIFICATION & INSPECTION
IDENTIFICATION
When ordering parts or requesting information or service on this lift, PLEASE REFER
TO THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER. This information is on a nameplate attached
to the lift platform or cylinder tower. Replacement parts are available from a local
Autoquip distributor.
INSPECTION
Immediately upon receipt of the leveler, a visual inspection should be made to
determine that it has not been damaged in transit. Any damage found must be noted on
the delivery receipt. In addition to this preliminary inspection, the platform should be
carefully inspected for concealed damage. Any concealed damage found that was not
noted on the delivery receipt should be reported in writing to the delivering carrier within
48 hours.
The following is a checklist that will aid in the inspection of the platform.
1. Examine entire unit for any signs of mishandling. Pay special attention to the power
unit and controls.
2. Thoroughly examine all connections, making sure they have not vibrated loose
during transit.
3. Check to make sure that there are no missing parts. If any parts appear to be
missing, contact the Autoquip Customer Assurance Department immediately.
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DANGERS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
SAFETY ALERTS (Required Reading!)
The following SAFETY ALERTS are intended to create awareness of owners,
operators, and maintenance personnel of the potential safety hazards and the steps that
must be taken to avoid accidents. These same alerts are inserted throughout this
manual to identify specific hazards that may endanger uninformed personnel.
Identification of every conceivable hazardous situation is impossible. Therefore, all
personnel have the responsibility to diligently exercise safe practices whenever exposed
to this equipment.
____________________________________________________________
DANGER!
Identifies a hazardous situation that presents the imminent probability of
death or of severe personal injury!!
_____________________________________________________________
WARNING!
Identifies a hazardous situation that has the potential of causing death or
serious personal injury.
________________________________________________________________
CAUTION!
Identifies a hazardous situation that could lead to the possibility of personal
injury of death, and/or may result in equipment damage.
_____________________________________________________________
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DANGERS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
DANGER!
To avoid personal injury, NEVER go under the lift platform or perform
maintenance until the load is removed and the platform is securely blocked
on both raised corners. See "Blocking Instructions" section of this manual.
DANGER!
To avoid personal injury, stand clear of the lift platform while the lift is in
motion.
DANGER!
HIGH VOLTAGE!! Disconnect and/or lock out the electrical supply to the
power unit prior to any maintenance being performed.
WARNING!
Under no circumstances should the flow control be modified or removed
from the pump or Deltatrol to obtain faster lowering speed; a loaded lift can
reach dangerous and destructive speed and/or unnecessary closing of the
velocity fuses.
WARNING!
All warning and information decals should be in place as outlined in the
“Label Identification” section. If decals are missing or damaged, they
should be replaced with new ones. Contact an Autoquip representative for
replacements.
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DANGERS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
CAUTION!
Become familiar with this manual before operating this equipment.
CAUTION!
Do not continue to depress the “UP” button on the controller if the lift is not
raising or if the lift has reached the fully raised position. To do so could
result in permanent damage to the motor or pump.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the power unit on relief for more than a few seconds. When
on relief, the valve will make an audible squealing sound.
CAUTION!
Use only approved oils in the Truck Leveler. See “Oil Requirements” in the
Maintenance Section.
CAUTION!
Precaution should be taken to prevent the introduction of contaminates
such as water, dirt or other foreign material into the system through open
fittings, pipes, or disassembled components. Contamination will ruin the
hydraulic system.
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DANGERS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
CAUTION!
Possible damage could occur to the platform and/or ICC bar if a truck
enters or exits when the platform is in any raised position. The restraints
should be interlocked to assure that the truck leveler platform is lowered
before allowing the truck to enter or exit.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the platform hydraulically without at least two lag
devices on each cylinder clevis base pad and the ramp lag devices
installed (surface mounted units).
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LABEL IDENTIFICATION
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3
1
4
Figure 1 Label Placement
Surface Mounted Truck Leveler
Item No. Qty Description Part No.
1 2 Caution: Familiarize Yourself With Operators Manual 36401487
2 2 Warning – No Riders 36403707
31Autoquip Serial Number Nameplate 36401511
4 2 Capacity 36401594
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LABEL IDENTIFICATION
21 4
HINGED COVER
Figure 2 Label Placement
Pit Mounted Truck Leveler
Item No. Qty Description Part No.
1 2 Caution: Familiarize Yourself With Operators Manual 36401487
3
2 2 Warning – No Riders 36403707
31Autoquip Serial Number Nameplate 36401511
4 2 Capacity 36401594
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LABEL IDENTIFICATION
Note: Labels shown here are not actual size.
Figure 3 Label 36401487
Figure 4 Label 36403707
Figure 5 Label 36401511
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LABEL IDENTIFICATION
Figure 6 Label 36401594
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SPECIFICATIONS
SURFACE MOUNTED
Model Capacity
(lbs)
TL1440SM 40,000 14’ 10’ 24” 10’ 5 2 3 5” 5,300
TL1460SM 60,000 14’ 10’ 24” 10’ 5 2 3 5” 5,600
TL2060SM 60,000 20’ 10’ 24” 10’ 5 2 3 6 _” 7,200
Platform Approach
Ramp
Length Width Length Width
MotorHPRams Speed
FPM
Low
Height
Ship
Wt.
(lbs)
PIT MOUNTED
Model Capacity
(lbs)
TL1440 40,000 4,200
TL1460 60,000
Platform
Length
14’ 14’ 3” 5
Pit
Length
MotorHPShip
Wt.
4,600
TL1640 40,000 4,800
TL1660 60,000
TL1840 40,00 5,400
TL1850 50,000 5,700
TL1860 60,000
TL2040 40,00 6,400
TL2050 50,000 6,600
TL2060 60,000
1 30” 6”
16’ 16’ 3” 5
5,200
18’ 18’ 3” 5
5,900
20’ 20’ 3” 5
6,800
Style
TravelTL
Up Down
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3 28” 8”
5 26” 10”
7 24” 12”
9 22” 14”
11 20” 16”
13 18” 18”
15 16” 20”
17 14” 22”
19 12” 24”
21 10” 26”
23 8” 28"
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BLOCKING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: These blocking instructions are for pit mounted truck levelers. Surface mounted
truck levelers do not require any under-platform maintenance and therefore have no
blocking instructions.
DANGER!
To avoid personal injury, NEVER go under the lift platform or perform
maintenance until the load is removed and the platform is securely blocked
up on both raised corners.
1. Remove all load from the platform and block the entrance to the ramp to prevent the
entrance of a vehicle while servicing. Raise the platform to the full upper position.
2. Open the service cover, go into the pit, and place 4” x 4” supports under the
platform, as shown in Figure 7. Supports must be 36” long and must be oak, ash, or
other similar hardwood in good condition.
3. Lower the platform by depressing the “DOWN” button on the controller until the
platform is securely resting on the supports. Continue to depress the “DOWN”
button 5 to 10 seconds to relieve all hydraulic pressure in the cylinders.
4. To remove the supports, raise the platform by depressing the “UP” button on the
controller to provide enough room to remove the supports.
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BLOCKING INSTRUCTIONS
PLATFORM
12"
12"
12"
SERVICE
COVER
12"
PLATFORM
4" x 4" x 36"
SUPPORT
Figure 7 Blocking Diagram
12"
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SURFACE MOUNTED LEVELER (see Figure 8)
Platform
1. The Surface Mounted Truck Leveler must be located on a sound concrete surface
with 3,000 pounds compressive strength concrete. Asphalt and/or crumbling,
powdery, or cracked concrete are not acceptable surfaces
2. Place the platform in front of the dock. Center the platform as required and set the
clearance at the face of the dock according to existing or anticipated projections of
attachments to the dock face and axle offsets and axle spacing of the trucks to be
serviced. The platform must clear all dock bumpers and attachments when it is
being raised or lowered. The platform is to be positioned a minimum of 9” in front of
dock face to clear most truck restraint devices. As the platform raises from level to
30” maximum travel,, the arc will increase dock-to -platform clearance to 3” when at
the highest elevation point.
3. When the platform is correctly positioned, lag the ramp to the concrete pad with four
5/8” x 6” lag devices with a minimum pull out of 7,000 pounds each.
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