Advance Lifts Dock Lifts 10451055 Manual

							 
 
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CAUTION! 
THIS MANUAL IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT 
IT SHOULD BE KEPT WITH THE MACHINE OR 
LOCATED WHERE READILY AVAILABLE TO 
OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOR 
REFERENCE PURPOSES. 
Dock Lift Owners Manual 
MODEL 1045/1055 
  
						

							 
 
 
Dock Lift Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual  
 
 
In any correspondence with your distributor or the factory you will need the following 
information: 
 
Model Number
________________________________ Serial Number______________________________ 
 
 
        Installation location: __________________________________ 
    
                                        __________________________________ 
 
                                        __________________________________ 
 
 
CAUTION! 
At Initial Installation, determine proper motor/pump rotation by starting the motor in very 
short intervals to prevent permanent pump damage. Running the pump backwards will 
damage it. See the Installation Instructions, Section 4, for proper procedure.  
 
 
     Distributor Information:
 ____________________________________________ 
 
                        _________________________________ 
 
                        _________________________________ 
 
                        _________________________________ 
 
 
 
Advance Lifts, Inc. 
701 S. Kirk Road 
St. Charles, IL 60174-3428 
Toll Free 1-800-843-3625 
Sales Fax 1-630-584-9405 
Parts and Service Fax 1-630-584-6837 
E-mail: [email protected] 
 
*Advance Lifts, Inc. furnishes one manual with each unit. Additional manuals are available at 
$25.00 each. 
 
 
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SECTION 2 INDEX & INTRODUCTION 
 
 Identification                                                Section 1 
 Index & Introduction                                           Section 2 
*Responsibilities of Owners/Users                                Section 3 
*Installation Instructions                                        Section 4 
*Operating Instructions                                         Section 5 
*Maintenance Instructions                                      Section 6 
 Power Unit Assemblies                                        Section 7 
 Hydraulic Details                                             Section 8  
   General hydraulic information 
  Schematics 
   Fluid recommendations & seal compatibility 
   Pressure information for hoses & pipes 
  Component information 
   Cylinder repair procedures 
Electrical Details                                             Section 9 
  Schematics 
  Controller specifications 
  Component information  
    Wire size charts 
Identification and Label Placement                                Section 10 
Troubleshooting Hints                                         Section 11 
Warranty                                                   Section 12 
 
INTRODUCTION 
 
Congratulations, the equipment that you have purchased is of the highest quality.  Your 
Advance Lift will provide you with many years of trouble free service in return for the 
minimal maintenance described in this manual. 
 
Please be sure that no individual is allowed to operate the lift until they have been fully 
familiarized with operating instructions in this manual.  Also insure that at least one 
person at the lift site is familiar with the maintenance section of this manual and is 
assigned responsibility for doing the maintenance on a regular basis. 
 
Please note that the lift has a metal nameplate attached to it that contains information 
such as the model number, capacities, and the serial number.  Do not remove the 
nameplate.  Be sure that no operator ever exceeds the capacities shown on the 
nameplate or they may cause damage to the lift or injure personnel. Also, be sure to 
have the serial number of the lift handy if you have to call the factory.  That serial 
number identifies your specific lift and will allow factory personnel to give you the most 
thorough and timely assistance possible. 
 
This manual is under constant review and we would appreciate any constructive 
suggestions that may enhance its usefulness.  Please send your suggestions to 
Advance Lifts, Inc Attn: Service Manager 
 
Thank you for purchasing our product. 
 
*Mandatory reading before attempting installation. 
 
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SECTION 3.  RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS & USERS 
 
 
Basic Principles: Owners/users shall apply sound principles of safety, training, 
inspection, maintenance, and expected operating environment. 
It shall be the responsibility of the owner/user to advise the manufacturer where 
deflection may be critical to the application. 
Manuals: Owners/users shall keep and maintain a copy of the operating and 
maintenance manual(s) and ensure its availability to operating and maintenance 
personnel. 
Inspection and Maintenance: It shall be the responsibility of the users to inspect and 
maintain the industrial scissors lift as required to ensure proper operation. The 
frequency of inspection and maintenance shall be based upon the manufacturer’s 
recommendations and be compatible with operating conditions and the severity of the 
operating environment. 
Industrial scissors lifts that are not in proper operating condition shall be immediately 
removed from service until repaired. Maintenance and repairs shall be made by a 
qualified person and the repairs shall be in conformance with the manufacturer’s 
recommendations. 
Maintenance Safety Precautions: Before adjustments and repairs are started on an 
industrial scissors lift, the following precautions shall be taken as applicable: 
1. Remove the load from the platform. 
2. Lower platform to the full down position, if possible or secure by maintenance 
device and/or blocking as described by the manufacturer to prevent unintended 
platform movement. 
3. Relieve system pressure from all circuits before loosening or removing any 
components. 
4. All controls in the “off’ position and all operating features secured from inadvertent 
motion by brakes, blocks, or other means. 
5. Disconnect power and follow established owner/user lockout/tag out policies. 
6. Follow precautions and directions as specified by the manufacturer. 
Replacement Parts: When parts or components are replaced, they shall be replaced 
with parts or components approved by the original manufacturer of the industrial 
scissors lift. 
Maintenance Training: The owner/user shall ensure only qualified personnel inspect 
and maintain the industrial scissors lift in accordance with the sections: Inspection and 
Maintenance, Replacement Parts and Operator Training  and the manufacturer’s 
recommendations as described in the maintenance manual. 
Operator Training: An owner/user, who directs or authorizes an individual to operate 
an industrial scissors lift, shall ensure that the individual has been: 
1. Trained in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating manual. 
2. Made aware of the responsibilities of operators as outlined under the Operators 
Section of this manual. 
3. Retrained, if necessary, based on the owners/user’s observation and evaluation of 
the operator. 
Modifications: Modifications and additions shall not be performed without the 
manufacturer’s prior written approval. Where such authorization is granted, capacity, 
operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed 
accordingly. 
 
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SECTION 3 (Continued).  RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS & USERS 
Responsibility of Operators 
 
Basic Principles: Operators shall apply sound principles of safety and good judgment 
in the application and operation of the scissors lift, with consideration given to its 
intended use and expected operating environment. Since the operator is in direct 
control of the industrial scissors lift, conformance with good safety practices is the 
responsibility of the operator. The operator shall make decisions on the consideration 
for the fact that his or her own safety as well as the safety of other personnel on or near 
the scissors lift is dependent on those decisions. 
General Training: Only personnel who have received general instructions regarding 
the inspection, application and operation of industrial scissors lifts, including recognition 
and avoidance of hazards associated with their operation, shall operate an industrial 
scissors lift. Such topics covered shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the 
following issues and requirements: 
1.  A pre-start inspection 
2.  Responsibilities associated with problems or malfunctions affecting the operation 
of the industrial scissors lift 
3.  Factors affecting stability 
4.  The purpose of placards and decals 
5.  Workplace inspection 
6.  Safety rules and regulations 
7.  Authorization to operate 
8.   Operator  warnings and instructions 
9.  Actual operation of the industrial scissors lift. Under the direction of a qualified 
person, the trainee shall operate the industrial scissors lift for a sufficient period 
of time to demonstrate proficiency in actual operation of the industrial scissors lift. 
Prestart Inspection: Before use each day or at the beginning of each shift, the 
industrial scissors lift shall be given a visual inspection and functional test including but 
not limited to the following: 
1.   Operating  and emergency controls 
2.  Safety devices 
3.  Air or hydraulic system leaks 
4.  Electrical cables and wiring harness 
5.  Loose or missing parts 
6.  Wheels and casters 
7.  Nameplates, precautionary and instructional markings and/or labeling 
8.  Guardrail system 
9.  Items specified by the manufacturer 
Problem or Malfunctions: Any problems or malfunctions that affect the safety of 
operations shall be repaired prior to the use of the industrial scissors lift. 
Before Operations: The operator shall: 
1.  Read and understand the manufacturer’s operating instruction(s) and user’s 
safety rules or have them explained 
2.  Understand all labels, warnings, and instructions displayed on the industrial 
scissors lift or have them explained 
 
 
 
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SECTION 3 (Continued).  RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS & USERS 
Responsibility of Operators 
 
Workplace Inspections: Before the industrial scissors lift is used and during use, the operator 
shall check the area in which the industrial scissors lift is to be used for possible hazards such 
as, but not limited to: 
1.  Bumps, floor obstructions and uneven surfaces 
2.  Overhead obstructions and electrical hazards 
3.  Presence of unauthorized persons 
4.  Other possible unsafe conditions as noted in the operating manual. 
Operator Warnings and Instructions: The operator shall ensure the operation of the industrial 
scissors lift is in compliance with the following: 
1.  Slope. The industrial scissors lift shall only be operated on flat and level surfaces. 
2.  Guardrail system. Guardrails shall be installed and positioned, and access gates or 
openings shall be secured per the manufacturer’s instructions. 
3.  Distribution of load. The load and its distribution on the platform and any platform 
extension(s) shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s rated capacity for that specific 
configuration. 
4.  Maintaining overhead clearance. The operator shall ensure that adequate clearance is 
maintained from overhead obstructions and energized electrical conductors and parts. 
5.  Point of Operation. The operator shall not place any part of their body under the platform. 
6.  Personnel footing. Personnel shall maintain firm footing on dock lifts and work access lifts 
while working thereon. Climbing by occupants on the guardrail system is prohibited. The use 
of planks, ladders, or any other devices on the platform for achieving additional height is 
prohibited. 
7.  Precaution for moving equipment. When other moving equipment or vehicles are present, 
special precautions shall be taken to comply with the safety standards established for the 
workplace. 
8.  Reporting problems or malfunctions. The operator shall immediately report to a 
supervisor any problem(s) or malfunction(s) that become evident during operation. The 
operator shall ensure all problems and malfunctions that affect the safety of operations are 
repaired prior to continued use. 
9.  Capacity limitation. Rated capacity shall not be exceeded when loads are transferred to 
the platform at any level. 
10.  Work area. The operator shall ensure the area surrounding the industrial scissors lift is 
clear of personnel and equipment before lowering the platform. 
11.  Battery charging. Batteries shall be charged in strict accordance with the lift 
manufacturer’s instructions. 
12.  Securing the industrial scissors lift. The operator shall comply with the means and 
procedures provided to protect against use by an unauthorized person(s). 
13.  Altering safety devices. Safety devices shall not be altered or disabled. 
14.  Modifications. Modifications or alterations of an industrial scissors lift or the fabrication and 
attaching of frameworks or the mounting of attachments for holding tools or materials onto 
the platform or the guardrail system shall only be accomplished with prior written permission 
of the manufacturer. 
15.  Assistance to the operator. If an operator encounters any suspected malfunction or any 
hazard or potentially unsafe condition relating to capacity, intended use or safe operation 
the operator shall cease operation of the industrial scissors lift and request further 
instruction from the owner/user. 
16.  Problems or malfunctions. Any problem(s) or malfunction(s) that affect the safety of 
operations shall be repaired prior to the use of the industrial scissors lift. 
 
 
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SECTION 4.  INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Model 1045 & 1055 
 
 
 
Equipment and Supplies Required: 
 
1.  Equipment to maneuver the Advance Lift into position.  Nylon slings are preferred, 
but padded alloy chains through the guardrail socket holes will also work as rigging. 
 
2.  Material for shimming and grouting, and anchor bolts (if required). We recommend 
“Rawl-Stud Wedge Anchors”, “Wej-It” or equivalent bolts in the 5/8” x 6” size.  The 
studs must be embedded at least 4 ½” into the concrete. 
 
3.  Properly wired receptacle, refer to local electrical codes. 
 
4.  Standard hand tools for electrical work and hydraulic maintenance. 
 
5.  A heavy pry bar for shifting the equipment and a drill for installing the lag down 
studs. 
 
6.  Maintenance device, this is supplied by Advance Lifts on all units. Check the 
maintenance section of this manual for proper usage. 
 
Installation Procedure: 
1.  Read the Installation, Operating, and Maintenance instructions completely before 
attempting installation.  You may also find it helpful to read the remaining sections of 
the manual for a better understanding of how the equipment works. 
 
2.  Also be sure whatever surface the base frame will sit on is flat and level or is 
shimmed to achieve that end.  (See p 4-4 for a typical slab drawing).  
 
3.  Following the electrical diagrams in the electrical section of this manual, make the 
electrical connection to the motor and controls for the unit.  Be sure that you have
 
correct motor rotation!  Continued operation of a hydraulic pump in reverse 
rotation will destroy it!  You can detect the rotation by making short motor jogs and 
watching the clear suction line from the reservoir to the pump.  If the rotation is 
correct, the fluid will leap up the line into the pump.  If the rotation is reversed, there 
will be no fluid in the suction line.  You may change the rotation of a 3-phase motor 
by simply exchanging the positions of any two of the three power wire connections.  
With single-phase motors, rotation is set at the factory.   
 
Note: Some installers try to arrange all of the above work to be completed before they 
ever bring a lift to the job site.  This allows them to use the crane that is used to offload 
and position the lift for as short a time as possible. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SECTION 4. (CONTINUED) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
 
 
4.  This lift, if equipped with a 3-phase motor, is pre-wired at the factory but must still be 
checked for proper motor rotation upon start up, because rotation is strictly a 
function of each individual building’s wiring. 
                                         
5.  Figure out the proper orientation of the lift.  Note: All dock lifts are built so that loads 
are transferred over the hinged (clevis) end of the platform when elevated to truck 
height and this is the end to which the hinged bridge is usually welded.  
Occasionally, the bridges are side mounted.  Surface mounted units are equipped 
with approach ramps for transitioning on and off the unit from the ground level.  The 
ramps are usually much larger than the bridge and located on the roller end of the 
platform and should never ever be used as a bridge to the truck! CAUTION! On top 
of ground units (units without beveled toe guards) being used in face of dock 
applications, it is necessary to leave a 4” gap between the vertical dock wall and the 
lift for safety clearance.  
 
 
6.  You may now break the shipping restraints (banding). Note: it is necessary to 
remove the shipping bolt located on the platform before operating, see 
illustration below. Use the lifts power unit to open the lift a few feet and use your 
crane to raise the clevis end (hinged bridge end) of the lift by hooking the bevel toe 
guard or use a plate grab attached to the hinged bridge.  This will allow you to 
remove your chains or slings and the banding material from beneath the unit’s base 
frame.  The tipping may not be necessary if you hooked your lift chains through the 
guardrail sockets of the platform and the shipping bands slide out from under the lift.  
DANGER! Do no allow anyone to get under the unit! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note: Model 1045 & 1055 Only: This transport bolt must be removed before attempting to operate the 
unit or damage may occur.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Transport Bolt Location 
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SECTION 4. (CONTINUED) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
 
 
5.  Once the lift is properly positioned you may begin the lag down procedure. For 
portable units, you may skip this step.  
 
6.  Raise the unit and position the maintenance device or bar as shown in the 
maintenance section of this manual pages P 6-3 through P 6-5.  Lower the unit onto 
the maintenance device and press the down button for an extra 10 seconds to 
relieve all hydraulic pressure.  Drill the lag down holes and set the lag bolts.  Check 
the unit for side to side level and then shim or grout the base frame for continuous 
support. The shimming should enhance the match between the platform and the 
surrounding surfaces when fully lowered, but not at the expense of side to side 
levelness.  A slight slope from clevis end to roller end is not a problem, but side to 
side slope will cause premature wear on all the moving parts of the lift.  Tighten the 
lag bolts.  
 
7.  Check that there are no tools or debris beneath the unit, raise the unit and remove 
the maintenance device, then fully lower the unit.  
 
8.  Operate the equipment through several cycles, holding the down button an extra 20 
seconds after the lift is fully lowered to bleed air from the cylinders.  Reservoir is 
filled at the factory so it is not necessary to check fluid level upon start up.  
 
9.  Adjust accessories such as limit switches. 
 
10. Raise the unit one final time, install the maintenance device and thoroughly clean 
the entire area.  Be sure all fluid spills are cleaned up so that they are not later 
misinterpreted as new fluid leaks. Check all hydraulic fittings for leaks. 
 
11.  Meet with the facility manager or maintenance foreman and turn over this 
maintenance manual with the reminder that no one should be allowed to operate 
the unit unless they are familiar with the operating instructions.  Show them the 
maintenance device and any other safety devices. Point out the metal nametag on 
the unit with the serial number and capacity ratings. Make it clear that some specific 
person in their organization must be charged with responsibility for the maintenance 
of the unit and if they have no further questions, lower the unit and consider your 
job complete. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ADVANCE LIFTS CONCRETE PAD DIAGRAM 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*MODEL 
NUMBER A = CONCRETE 
PAD LENGTH B = CONCRETE 
PAD WIDTH C = RAMP 
LENGTH D = LIFT 
LENGTH E = LIFT 
WIDTH 
       
1045/1055 9-6  8-6  2-6  6  7-8  
 
 
 
Bill of Materials* 
1.  One (1) Advance Model Number 1045 or 1055 
2.  One (1) electric disconnect switch for 2 horsepower motor. 
3.  One (1) plug receptacle. 
4.  Concrete anchor bolts and material for shimming and/or grouting. 
*Seller furnishes items 1 – 4 only unless otherwise agreed to in writing. 
 
Notes: 
A.  Reinforce concrete to suit local soil conditions. 
B.  All concrete work is the responsibility of the owner or his agent. 
C. Concrete pad must be flat and level. 
D.  Models 1045 and 1055 used in face of dock applications must be held off the vertical face of 
the dock 4” to maintain safety clearances.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A 
B 
E 
D C 
LIFT OUTLINE 
CONCRETE PAD