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Setting up the lift tool assembly

Use this information to set up the lift tool assembly, which is a mandatory tool for tray and PCS removal and installation.

About this task

Setting up the lift tool assembly requires the followings items:

  • Genie GL-8 lift tool and foot-release brake included in the “Genie Lift GL-8 Option Kit”. The foot-release brake should be attached to the lift tool.

  • Lift tool fixture included in the “GL-8 Kit for N1380 and SC Systems”

Attention
Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

  1. Push down the foot pedal to lock the wheel brake of the lift tool.
    Figure 1. Locking the lift tool wheel brake

  2. If necessary, remove the load platform from the lift tool.
    Figure 2. Removing the load platform

    Note
    When the load platform or the lift tool fixture is not in use, store it in the rotate fixture cart.
    Figure 3. Storing load platform and lift tool fixture in the cart

  3. There are four hooks on the back of the lift tool fixture. Align the hooks with the parallel bars on the lift tool, and lock the hooks to the bars to secure the lift tool fixture onto the lift tool.
    Figure 4. Securing the lift tool fixture onto the lift tool

  4. The fixture is properly secured if the parallel bars are visible through the hook openings and the base is sitting on the fork.
    Figure 5. lift tool fixture proper installation

After you finish

Proceed to removing or installing tray or PCS.