Service manual

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FRAME CONTACT ADAPTERS
See next page for Frame Contact Adapters diagram and specifications.
The frame contact adapters are designed to convert a mobile column lift post pair into a frame
engaging lift for wheels free servicing. These adapters are used with a pair of posts.
Directions for Use:
Drive the vehicle into the lifting area.
Slip the frame contact adapters over the forks of a master and slave post.
Drop the fork retainer pins in the holes at the carriages.
Locate posts at the both sides of the vehicle.
Locate lifting pads at desired locations to contact frame pick up points.
Ensure pads are at widest settings possible for stability.
Lift pair until pads engaged frame.
Verify proper frame engagement with pads.
Lift pair approximately 6 inches.
Shake truck slightly to ensure secure and balanced support of frame.
Operate lift as desired.
WARNING:
Due to the nature of this design where loading of the adapters is outside the base envelope of the
posts, this is a non-certifiable option and voids the certification on the lift it is used on.
WARNING:
Any removal of components from vehicle while raised may alter the center of gravity of the
vehicle and produce an unsafe or unstable condition of the vehicle or the lifting system that may
cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Ensure vehicle center of gravity is always
centrally located between the lifting pads. Use jack stands as an added measure of safety to
ensure load stabilization.
NOTICE:
The frame contact adapters are rated for 4,000 lbs per post (8,000 lbs per post pair)
Always ensure that the frame contact adapters are fully inserted over the lifting forks and
retaining pins are inserted into carriage holes. Also, ensure that vehicle center of gravity is
centered between the pads to prevent offset loading of posts.
Do not use these to pick up just one end of a vehicle only. Use adapters only in pairs.
The frame contact adapters are intended for use on Mohawk MP-Series 15” Long Fork lifts
ONLY.