Commissioning the Sidelifter

General Preparation & Startup

For cable remotes, connect the remote control lead from the Sidelifter control cabinet to the remote control box.
Clean down the area where the module slides over the chassis top flanges with a clean dry cloth.
Start the engine in the following sequence:
- Check the tractor unit is correctly coupled with the park brake applied

In tractor/trailer combinations where the trailer parks on spring brakes, the park brakes when applied stop the provision of air to the semi-trailer from the tractor. The Sidelifter requires an air supply to retract the crane module locking pins and operate the engine stop and speed control. There is normally enough air stored in the trailer system when it is parked to provide this for a reasonable number of applications. However it is essential that the Sidelifter brake system and piping are always free from air leaks, which waste the stored air. On systems where parking is performed by applying air pressure to the service lines this does not apply.

Ensure all the Emergency stops are released and remote control (cable or radio) is working
Insert the key into the Sidelifter start switch and turn to the preheat position. Hold the key in this position until the amber preheat lamp beside the key switch goes out

SBnote

Pre-heating the engine is only necessary when the engine is cold.

Turn the key to the start position. When the engine starts release the key

Chain Preparation & Shutdown

If the lifting chains are stowed in the toolbox then fits these as follows:
- On the remote control, select Legs, and place the feet on the ground
- Select High speed () and raise the bottom arms to their maximum
- For chains that use Clevis pins, attach the hammerlocks of the chains to the Clevis. For chains using an oblong link, fit the oblong link over the G pin on the end of the crane arm
- Raise the top arms until the chains hang freely in the air
- Check that the lifting lugs, which are left and right handed, are correctly positioned as per Lifting Lug Instructions. Ensure that the left and right lifting lugs are in their correct positions. If not, lower the top arm, and reposition. Raise the top arm and check lug position is now correct
- Return the lifting arms to their stowed position ensuring the lifting chains are in the chain trays beside the twistlocks
Move each lifting module independently from the delivery position to the opposite end of its traverse. Clean down chassis surfaces along where the lifting module moves.
- Allow the powerpack engine to idle for a minute after working at full power to allow a gradual rate of cooling
- Shut down the engine by turning off the remote control or pressing any of the red emergency stop buttons on remote control box.
- Turn off the key ignition. Remove the key if the unit is to be left unattended for any time.
- Always turn off the radio control when not in use