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Operating Instructions and Documentation Serial-Number:...........................................
30 SPL
Automotive-Lift date: 12/2004
Manual date: 17.12.2004
Serial-number:............................................
Retailer address / phone
Foreword ................................................................................................................. 3
Record of installation ............................................................................................... 5
Record of handing over ........................................................................................... 6
1.Introduction.............................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Installation and check of the automotive lift ....................................................... 7
1.2 Information of Warning ...................................................................................... 7
2. Master document of the automotive lift ................................................................... 8
2.1 Application ......................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Changes at the construction .............................................................................. 8
2.3 Displacement of the automotive-lift.................................................................... 8
3. Technical Information ........................................................................................... 10
3.1 Technical ratings.............................................................................................. 10
3.2 Safety device ................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Data sheet ....................................................................................................... 11
3.4 Electrical diagram drawing............................................................................... 12
3.6 Hydraulic diagram drawing .............................................................................. 14
4. Safety regulations................................................................................................. 15
5. Operating Instructions........................................................................................... 15
5.1 Lifting the vehicle ............................................................................................. 16
5.2 Lowering the vehicle ........................................................................................ 16
6.Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... 17
6.1 Lowering onto an obstacle............................................................................... 17
6.2 Emergency lowering ........................................................................................ 17
7. Inspection and Maintenance................................................................................. 18
7.1 Maintenance plan of the lift.............................................................................. 18
7.2 Cleaning of the automotive lift ........................................................................ 19
8 Security check ....................................................................................................... 20
9.Installation and Initiation ........................................................................................ 21
9.1 Regulations for the installation......................................................................... 21
9.2 Erection and doweling the lift........................................................................... 21
9.3 Deaerate the hydraulic-system ........................................................................ 24
9.4 Initiation ........................................................................................................... 24
9.5 Changing the installation place........................................................................ 25
First security check before installation ................................................................... 29
Regular security check and Maintenance .............................................................. 30
Regular security check and Maintenance .............................................................. 31
Extraordinary security check.................................................................................. 38
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Foreword
Nußbaum lifting systems are the result of over 25 years experience in the automotive lifting industry.
The high quality and the superior concept ensure reliability, a long lift lifetime and above all and
economic business solution.
To avoid unnecessary damage, injury or even death, read the operating instructions with care and
observe the contents.
Nußbaum lifts is not responsible for incidents involving the use of Nußbaum lifting systems for
applications other than those for which they were designed.
Nußbaum Hebetechnik GmbH & Co.KG is not liable for any resulting damages. The user
carries the risk alone.
Organisational Requirements:
- The instructions for use, are to be kept at the place of operation being easily access able
at any time.
- In addition to the instructions for use, rules pertaining to other regulations i.e. accident
prevention and environmental rules are to be observed and adhered to.
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- The owner of the Nußbaum lifting system must ensure that operators and persons working with
or around the lift occasionally conduct “refresher” courses to ensure that the appropriate
operating procedures and safety precautions are known.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be used according to the appropriate regulations.
- All safety- and danger signs on and around the lift are to be observed and followed!
- Spare parts must comply with the technical requirements specified by the manufacturer.
This is only warranted with original parts.
- Observe and adhere to the specified time intervals between tests and inspections.
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After completely filling out this sheet including signatures, copy and return the original to
the manufacturer. The copy must remain in the manual..
Record of installation
The initial safety check was carried out and the lift was started.
The installation was carried out by the operating authority/competent (please delete as applicable).
The initial safety check was carried out by a competent person before the initial operation.
The operating authority confirms the correct installation of the automotive lift, the competent person
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1.Introduction
The document ”Operating Instructions and Documentation” contains important information
about installation, operation and maintenance of the automotive lift.
To furnish proof of installation of the automotive lift the form ”Record of Installation” must be
signed and returned to the manufacturer.
To furnish proof of the singular, felt this documentation contains forms. The forms should be used
to document the checks. They should not be removed from this documentation.
Every Changes to the construction and displacement of the automotive lift must be registered in
the ”Master document” of the lift.
Danger! This sign indicates danger to life. Inexpert handling of the described operation
may be dangerous to life.
Caution! This sign cautions against possible damage to the automotive lift or other
material defects in case of inexpert handling .
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2. Master document of the automotive lift
Lift–manufacturer:
Otto Nußbaum GmbH & CO.KG
Korker Straße 24
D-77694 Kehl-Bodersweier
2.1 Application
The automotive lift 2.30 SPL E is a lifting mechanism for lifting motor vehicles
with a laden weight of up to 3000 kg. The max. Load distribution is 2:3 or 3:2 in or against drive-on
direction.
It is not allowed to put the load on one or two carrying arms. It is not allowed to install the standard-
automotive lift in a hazardous location or washing bays.
After changing the construction and after repair, the lift has to be checked by an expert again. The
operating instruction and the instruction for maintenance have to be observed.
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3. Technical Information
3.1 Technical ratings
Capacity 3000 kg
Load distribution max. 2:3 or 3:2
in or against the drive on direction
Lifting time approx. 30 sec
Lowering time according to the position of the lever
Hlifting height max.1820 mm
Line voltage 3~/N+PE, 400V, 50 Hz
Vontrol voltage 24 V
Power rating 1,5 kW (Bulgar)
Motor speed 2800 rotation/min
Hydraulik pump (Marzoochi) 5,7 cm³/rotation
Hydraulic pressure approx.230 bar
Pressure control valve approx. 255 bar
Oil tank approx. 10 Liter
Sound level ≤ 75 dB(A)
Connection by customer 3~/N+PE, 400V, 50 Hz
fuse T16A (time-lag fuse)
observe your state regulations
2. Equalization ropes
Safety device against unequality of the load.
7. Press button
If not pressing the button any more, the lift stops the movement.
8. Safety ratchets
Safety device against unintentional lowering
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3.3 Data sheet
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3.4 Electrical diagram drawing
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4. Safety regulations
When using automotive lifts the safety regulation EN1493/Aug.98 (CEN/TC 98 „ Automotive lifts”)
must be observe adhered to.
• The laden weight of the lifted vehicle must not exceed 6500 kg for the automotive lift.
• The automotive lift must be in its lowest position (fully collapsed), before the vehicle can
be driving on to the lift. Only then can the vehicle be lifted.
• While working with the lift the operating instructions must be followed.
• Vehicles with low clearance or vehicles that are specially equipped should be pre tested
to ensure that they clear the lift ramp to avoid damage.
• Only trained personnel over the age of 18 years old are to operate this lift.
• No one is to stand within the working area (danger area) during lifting and lowering
• No one is to be raised or lowed either directly or in a vehicle by the automotive lift.
• No one is to climb onto the automotive lift or onto an already raised vehicle.
• The automotive column lift must be checked by an expert after changes in the
construction have been made.
• The main switch must be switched off and locked before work on the vehicle can commence. This
is a safety precaution to ensure that the lift does not move during work.
• The main switch must be switched off and locked before any maintenance or repair work
on the automotive lift itself can be carried out.
• During lifting or lowering the operator must observe the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle
and the lift are functioning correctly.
• Installation of the standard-mobile column lift in hazardous or dangerous locations such
as washing bays is dangerous and is not allowed.
• Check the centre of gravity of the vehicle if heavy parts (eg the motor) are removed.
• If heavy parts must be removed (motor) the centre of gravity will change. Secure the
vehicle before removing parts to avoid the possibility of the vehicle becoming insecure.
5. Operating Instructions
The Safety Regulations must be observed and adhered to while working with the
automotive lift. Read the safety regulations in chapter 4 carefully before working with
the lift!
A button “lifting”
B lever “lowering” + button “unlocking the ratchets”
C main switch
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Closely observe how the vehicle is positioned on the lifting pads. If the vehicle is not
correctly positioned on the pads the vehicle is not secure and the risk exists that the
vehicle may fall.
• Raise the vehicle to the required working height. Press the button “lifting”.
• Observe the complete process.
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6.Troubleshooting
If the lift does not work properly, the reason might be quite simple. Please check
the lift for the potential reasons mentioned on the following pages. If the cause of trouble still
cannot be found, please call technical service.
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The emergency-lowering can only carry out, if the ratchets are not locked.
To guarantee the utmost availability and to ensure that the lift remains functional, maintenance
work contracts are organised between our clients and their local retailers.
A service must be performed at regular intervals of 3 months through the operator in
accordance with following service manual. If the lift is in continuous operation or in a dirty
environment, the maintenance rate must be increased.
During daily operation the lift must be closely observed to ensure that it is functioning correctly.
In the case of malfunction or leakage the technical service must be informed.
• Before beginning any maintenance work isolate the power supply. Secure the main switch
(lock it). Secure the danger area around the automotive lift and secure the lift against
unintentional lowering.
• Clean the piston-rod using compressed air.
• Check the condition of ropes. If torn wires are discovered, the complete rope-set must be
changed.
• Grease the piston rods with a high capacity lipid (approx. 5 g of S2 DIN51503 KE2G
available from the Renolit Company.
• Grease the lubricate nipples with a multipurpose lipid. (example: Auto Top 2000 LTD. Agip).
• Clean and lubricate the moving parts of the lift (hinge bolts, sliding pieces, sliding surfaces)
grease with a multipurpose lipid (example: Auto Top 2000 LTD. Agip).
• Check the hydraulic tubes for leakage.
• Check the oil level. Fill the tank with a clean, high quality oil (32 cst) (e.g.g. HLP 32 LTD.
OEST Company)
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• The hydraulic oil has to be changed at least once a year. To change the oil, lower the lift into
its lowest position. Empty all tanks and refill with clean oil, approx. 17 litres per hydraulic unit
are needed.
Use an ATF-Suffix hydraulic-oil (OEST Company ) if the ambient temperature is under 5
degrees centigrade. After filling, the hydraulic oil must be between the upper and lower
markings of the oil level gauge.
Remove the old oil according to the appropriate regulations.
• Check all welded joints for cracks on the automotive-lift.
If any cracks are found on the lift cease use immediately. Switch-off and secure the main
switch (lock) and call the service partner.
• Ensure that the rubber-pads on the arms remain in good condition.
Check the lockable pneumatic safety device to ensure that it is functioning correctly.
• Check all surfaces and repair if necessary.
• Damage to external surfaces, must be immediately repaired.
If theses repairs are not made immediately, permanent damage to the powder-coated
surface may result.
Repair and clean damaged areas with an abrasive paper (grain 120). After this is complete,
use a suitable paint (observe the RAL Number).
• Check the zinc surface and repair it with a suitable tool. Use abrasive paper (grain 280).
White rust can result from moisture laying in certain areas for long periods of time. Poor
aerating can also result in rust formation.
Rust may result from mechanical damage, wear, aggressive sediments (de-icing salt, liquids)
or insufficient cleaning.
Repair and clean these areas with abrasive paper (grain 280).
After this is complete, use a suitable paint (observe the RAL Number).
• Check all the safety devices of the lift.
• Check the controller Battery (ASC). The Battery has a working life (at normal operation)
between 4 ½ - 5 Years (manufacturers statement). To avoid permanent data-loss because
of a flat battery, the ASC must be sent to Nussbaum headquarters after 4 years of use.
Please contact your service partner for details.
• Check the electric cable and channels for Damage.
• Check that all screws and bolts are correctly torque (turning moments, see the list)
pic. 2:
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• de-icing salt
• sand, pebble stone, natural soil
• industrial dust of all manner
• water ; also in connection with other environmental influences
• aggressive deposit of all manner
• constant humidity by insufficient ventilation
Clean the lift and the floor with a non-aggressive and non-abrasive detergent. Use gentle
detergent to clean the parts. Use an standard washing-up liquid and lukewarm water.
- Do not use for cleaning a steam jet cleaning
- Remove all dirt careful with a sponge if necessary with a brush.
- Pay attention that are no remains of the washing-up liquids on the lift after cleaning.
- Do not use aggressive means for cleaning the workshop floor and the automotive lift.
- A permanent contact with every kind of liquid is forbidden. Do not use any high pressure
device for cleaning the lift.
8 Security check
The security check is necessary to guarantee the safety of the lifting during use. It has to be
performed in the following cases:
The first and the regular security check must be performed by a competent
person. It is recommended to service the lift at this occasion.
After the construction of the lift has been changed (changing the lifting height or
capacity for example) and after serious maintenance works (welding on carrying
parts) an extraordinary security check must be performed by an expert.
This manual contains form with a schedule for the security checks. Please us the adequate form for
the security checks. The form should remain in this manual after they have been filled out. In the
following there is a short description about special safety devices.
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9.Installation and Initiation
Before the installation of the lift, secure the installation area to prevent access to unauthorised
persons. Use devices such as cranes, fork lift trucks and supports to manoeuvre the lift and
avoid accidents.
• Remove Carefully the lift from its wooden crate. Check the lift for damage.
• Fasten the optional column elongation only at the long version.
• Lay the column on a support.
• Roll out both ropes. (length of ropes 12450 mm)
• Losen the headplate and pull it with the cylinder to the top.
• Fasten the elongation at the column. Check the Geometrie of the elogation to the column.
• Fasten the head plate at the column elongation pieces.
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• Fasten the Stopp-limit rope and the top-limit switch on the operating column.
• Fasten the cover of the cylinder.
• Position the columns as described in the foundation diagram drawing.
• Hang on the hydraulic aggregate at the screws at the column. Fasten the screws.
Connect the marked supply cables (ratchet magnet, top-limit switch, etc.).
Connect the hydraulic pipe of the cylinder with the screw fitting. If
necessary, you have to adjust the hydraulic pipe.
• To avoid damages, save the electrical cable (to supply the electrical magnet) with
cable clips at the hydraulic pipe.
• Put on the cross beam at the top of the columns and fasten it. Connect the hydraulic
pipes and connect the oil-return line (synthetic material) afterwards at both columns.
• Put both synchronising ropes over the rolls at the top and insert them from the upper
side in column. (see pic. 5). Attention: The ropes must not be crossed!
• Connect the equalization ropes but do not secure.
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Each masonry bolt must be tightened to the specified torque. Otherwise the normal
function of the lift can not be guaranteed.
Observe the regulations of other masonry-bolt manufacturers.
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aggregate for doing that.
After the fill in, the level of the oil must be between the lowest and the highest marking of
the oil level gauge.
• Switch on the main witch.
• Press the button „lifting“.
• Lower automotive lift to lowest position and lift it afterwards 500 - 600 mm. Both
ropes must be tightened lightly. In any other case the self-locking nuts at the upper
side on both carriages must be adjusted again.
Pay attention that each of the two ropes is tightened regularly and that it is
not too slack, otherwise exactly synchronisation can not be guaranteed.
Pay attention that the ropes are not too tight, otherwise there is the
possibility that the lift jerks, or that the lift is too slow while lowering.
The ropes don’t carry load. They must regulate an exactly synchronisation
of the lift.
• Install carrying arms (refer to data sheet), lubricate bolts and secure
them with enclosured circlips at both ends.
Mount a safety plate (Pos. B) in addition, to prevent that the bracket while lowering
to an obstacle will be withdrawn from the bolt. (see picture)
• Raise and lower the automotive lift a couple of times without load in the end
positions. Afterwards raise and lower a couple of times with load in the end positions
9.4 Initiation
Before the initiation a security check must be performed. Therefore use form: First
security check.
If the lift is installed by a competent person, he will perform this security check. If the operator
installs the lift by himself, he has to instruct a competent person to perform the security check.
The competent confirms the faultless function of the lift in the installation record and form for the
security check and allows the lift to be used.
Please send the filled installation record to the manufacturer after installation.
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9.5 Changing the installation place
If the place of installation shall be changed, the new place has to be prepared in according to
the regulations of the first installation. The changing should be performed in accordance with
the following points:
• Remove the safety sheet and the circlips of the bolts. Remove the carrying arms.
• Lower the lift to its lowest position.
• Switch off the main switch and lock it.
• Loose and remove the plug of the power supply.
• Remove the cover of the tank.
• Remove the oil from tank..
• Loose the equalization ropes at the top of the cross beam.
• Loose pressure and leakage pipe.
• Loose and remove the crossbeam.
• Loosen the dowels at the base plate.
• Transport the automotive-lift to its new location.
• Install the lift in accordance with chapter 9 “ Installation and Initiation”.
Use new dowels, the used dowels can not be used anymore.
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pic 6: choice of the dowel lenght without floor pavement or tile surface
Liebig-dowels
Dowel type B20/75 B20/100
Drilling depth a 115 140
min. Anchorage depth b 85 85
Thickness of concrete c see the foundation diagram
Diameter of bore d 20 20
Thickness of lift-pieces e 0-40 40-65
Number of dowels 12 12
Starting torque according to dowel manufacturer
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pic 7: choice of the dowel lenght with floor pavement or tile surface
Liebig-dowels
Doweltyp B20/100 B20/125 B20/135 B20/175
Drilling depth a 140 165 175 215
min. Anchorage depth b 85 85 85 85
Thickness of concrete c see the foundation diagram
Diameter of bore d 20 20 20 20
Thickness of lift-pieces e+f 40-65 65-90 90-100 100-140
Number of dowels 12 12 12 12
Starting torque according to dowel manufacturer
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Änderungen vorbehalten!
subject to alterations!
sous réserve des modifications!
Es können auch gleichwertige Sicherheitsdübel anderer Hersteller (mit Zulassung) unter Beachtung deren Bestimmungen verwendet werden.
It is possible to use equivalent safety-dowels (with license) of other manufacturer but observe their regulations.
Des chevilles des autres marques (autorisées) peuvent aussi être choisies en respetant les directives du fabricant.
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First security check before installation
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