Vehicle Equipment Lifts

Question 1

What types of lifts do we use

Answer 1

Finkbeiner
Multi use vehicle lift ( somers )
Bradbury lift

Question 2

What is the purpose of a finkbeiner lift

Answer 2

To raise and lower vehicles for maintenance, wheels free

Question 3

What is meant by wheels free

Answer 3

Wheels are not in contact with the ground or the lift

Question 4

What is the safe working load for the finkbeiner

Answer 4

2500kg

Question 5

How are The two lifting arms powered

Answer 5

By a 240v motor

Question 6

What are the major components of a finkbeiner lift

Answer 6

Lifting arms
Draw bar attachment
U shaped chassis
Pump and motor
Swivel arms
Adjustable lifting pads

Question 7

What is the ratchet and Pawl locking mechanism

Answer 7

The pawl has teeth on which catch on the ratchet to creat a stop so the arms don’t fall down

Question 8

Safety precautions

Answer 8

Used by trained personal only
No under 18s
Used on a flat Indoor surface
Carful when connecting and disconnecting drawbar
Remove draw bar before use
Unplug from mains when moving the lift

Question 9

What is the purpose of a somers lift

Answer 9

To raise or lower a vehicle or equipment

Question 10

Main components of a somers lift

Answer 10

415v motor
Control panel
Access steps
Jack handle
Base
Support stands

Question 11

What is the use for a Bradbury lift

Answer 11

To raise or lower vehicles/equipment for maintenance

Question 12

Bradbury lifts main components

Answer 12

Entry and exit ramps
Cross beams
Wheels free members
Lifting posts
Parallel platforms
Control panel

Question 13

What is the Bradbury safe working load

Answer 13

4000kg

Question 14

Cautions when using the Bradbury lift

Answer 14

aware of compressed air and voltage
Only used by trained personal
Don’t exceed the SWL
Never ride the lift