DRIVING THE INDUSTRY SINCE 1991
piston lifts, operators should check that the contact points are properly positioned.
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CONTROLS THAT ARE SAFE AND SECURE: Select a lifting system that prevents unauthorized access
to lift operation. Tis could take the form of a locked control box or a secure key or “wand” — necessary to activate the lift system prior to use.
MECHANICAL LOCKING AND SYNCHRONIZATION: Select a lifting system that ensures stability. Look
for “synchronization” that starts immedi- ately when the lift goes into motion and continues through the full range of travel, thereby ensuring safe and smooth lifting and lowering cycles, especially in cases where the vehicle weight distribution is unequal. Further, examine the mechanical locking system on the lift and make certain it starts near the floor and continues right up the entire height of the lift.
GO WIRELESS: For added safe- ty, when using mobile column lifts, consider a system that offers
wireless operation. Certain wireless mobile column lifts are powered by a 24-volt Direct Current system and require no inter- connecting cables. Using this increasingly popular method, the operator has maximum access to the vehicle with no risk of trip- ping, as no external power source is needed to operate the lifts.
CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION: To ensure maximum performance and operational safety, select
heavy-duty vehicle lifts that are third-party tested and validated. Further, make certain that all lifts are subject to a regular program of scheduled maintenance — in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended schedule — and receive an annual lift inspection by a certified lift inspector. Safe lifting should always be a top
priority. It helps service technicians perform regular maintenance more easily, thereby ensuring the longevity of your vehicles and equipment. A well-designed lifting system also reduces downtime and contributes to a more efficient and safer working environ- ment. Tat’s a powerful combination, which will definitely help keep school bus fleets on a roll for years to come.
Dr. Jean DellAmore is president of Stertil-Koni, a provider of heavy-duty vehicle lifts. Te company says its products meets all ranges of lifting needs and includes mobile lifts, two-post, four-post, in-ground piston lifts, parallelogram lifts, half-scissors and its axle-engaging, in- ground, scissor lift configuration, ECOLIFT. Stertil-Koni also recently introduced DIAMOND LIFT, a full-rise telescopic piston lift designed to set new standards in precision heavy-duty lifting. Stertil-Koni is headquartered in Stevensville, Md., and has a major production facility in Streator, Ill.
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