ECONLIFT 6500

Two Post Lift

Technical Handbook
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© MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG

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Document №: TH361601-en
Approval Date: 2013-11-15

Manufacturer
MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG
Hoyen 20
87490 Haldenwang
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)8374 5850
Fax: +49 (0)8374 585590
Fax Parts: +49 (0)8374 585565
Internet: http://www.maha.de
E-Mail: maha@maha.de
Hotline: +49 (0)1806 624260 for Brake Testers and Test Lanes
+49 (0)1806 624280 for Automotive Lifts
+49 (0)1806 624290 for Dynamometers and Emission Testers

Service
AutomoTec GmbH
Maybachstraße 8
87437 Kempten
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)1806 624250
Fax: +49 (0)1806 624255
Internet: http://www.automo-tec.com
E-Mail: service@automo-tec.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1  General Information .................................................................................................. 1 

1.1  Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 1 
1.1.1  Location Requirements ................................................................................................... 1 
1.1.2  Foundation Requirements .............................................................................................. 1 
1.2  Power Requirements...................................................................................................................... 1 

2  Installation ................................................................................................................. 3 
2.1  Positioning the Lift .......................................................................................................................... 3 
2.2  Anchoring the Columns .................................................................................................................. 4 
2.3  Lubrication of Screw Pillar.............................................................................................................. 5 
2.4  Electrical ......................................................................................................................................... 6 
2.4.1  Wiring .............................................................................................................................. 6 
2.4.2  Motor Cable for Slave Column ....................................................................................... 7 
2.4.3  Control Cable for Slave Column ..................................................................................... 8 
2.4.4  Power Supply Cable ....................................................................................................... 8 
2.5  Installing the Swing Arms ............................................................................................................... 9 
2.5.1  Arm Restraints ................................................................................................................9 
2.5.2  Shim Rings ...................................................................................................................10 
2.6  Test Run / Zero Check ................................................................................................................. 10 
2.6.1  Downward Travel Stop ................................................................................................. 11 
2.6.2  Upward Travel Stop ...................................................................................................... 11 

3  Additional Information ............................................................................................ 13 

3.1  Control Board MAH-HEB ............................................................................................................. 13 
3.1.1  Important Elements....................................................................................................... 13 
3.2  Check of Pulse Generators and Proximity Switches ................................................................... 16 
3.2.1  Pulse Generators IS1 and IS4 ...................................................................................... 16 
3.2.2  Proximity Switches IS2, IS3, IS5 and IS6 ..................................................................... 16 
3.3  Remedy for Control Errors ........................................................................................................... 17 
3.3.1  Measuring Tools / Belt Tension Meter .......................................................................... 17 
3.3.2  Adjustment of Nut Packages ........................................................................................ 19 
3.4  Fastening of Pulley....................................................................................................................... 20 
3.5  Adjustment of Upper Pulse Generators ....................................................................................... 20 
3.6  Position of Bearings ..................................................................................................................... 20 
3.7  Functional Diagram ...................................................................................................................... 21 

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1 General Information

1.1 Installation
Lift installation by qualified service personnel only.

Provision of handling means such as forklifts etc. is the owner’s responsibility.

1.1.1 Location Requirements

Do not use your lift in rooms liable to contain explosives or open containers of flammable
liquids.
An appropriate splash protection is necessary for superstructure and electrical equipment of lifts
installed in a carwash or other moist rooms.

Choice of a suitable lift location is the owner’s responsibility.

1.1.2 Foundation Requirements

Reinforced concrete, thickness 175 mm min. (without floor pavement and tiles), is required for
anchoring the lift.

Inquire at MAHA for the latest foundation plans.

Proof of safe floor load capacity is the owner’s responsibility.

1.2 Power Requirements

A 3~/N + PE 400 V power supply is required.

ECONLIFT Motor power (kW) Time delay fuse (amp) Wire size (mm2)
6500 2x4 35 6

For versions with air supply a HP hose (size 8) is required.

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2 Installation

2.1 Positioning the Lift

For lift dimensions see foundation plan.

Remove packing material. Stand columns

upright as per applicable data sheet.
Position the master column on the right side as
seen from approach direction.
Use a batten to align the columns.

Screw a ring bolt into the tap hole provided in the mounting
bracket for the motor cover.
Introduce a chain or strap through the ring and use a crane or
forklift to transport the columns.

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Level each column using a contractor's level.

If required, use shims under baseplates until each column is plumb.

Measure at the same height on all sides, e.g. at eye level.

Note that the columns have a slight outward inclination for

structural reasons.

2.2 Anchoring the Columns

The lift must be anchored using 16 injection anchors MKT VMZ 170 M20.

Observe the anchor manufacturer's installation instructions.

Make sure to let the resin cure before loading the anchoring points.

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2.3 Lubrication of Screw Pillar

After fastening the columns fill oil tubs

approx. 3/4 by putting oil can neck
through scraper brushes.
Use standard supplied oil or gear oil that
meets SAE 140 specifications.

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2.4 Electrical

Remove fuse before installing or servicing electrical equipment.

Always use the latest MAHA wiring diagrams supplied with the lift.

2.4.1 Wiring

2.4.1.1 Overhead

Use overhead cable guide (1) or overhead cross member (2) to interconnect both columns.
Route power supply cables and air hoses inside column channels using holes (3) at column
outside.
To route the power supply cable from the ceiling, drill a hole into the overhead cable guide at a
convenient point and introduce the cable.

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Overhead cable guide:

For convenient wiring lay out the component parts on the floor in assembly order. Run motor
and control cables for slave column through tubes, fit tubes together and install complete
overhead to columns.

If vertical tubes have been shortened to suit ceiling height, make sure vehicle does not contact
overhead cable guide.
A safety light barrier is available from MAHA.

2.4.1.2 In-Ground

Protect cables using a cable conduit at

the column base.

2.4.2 Motor Cable for Slave Column

Insert motor cable of slave column into

terminal box and attach wires to terminal
board.

Wire color Terminal

Black U1
Motor cable for slave
Brown V1
column
Blue W1
Yellow/Green PE

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2.4.3 Control Cable for Slave Column

Remove cover of terminal strip from back of

slave column (arrow).
Attach control cable wires to correspondingly
numbered terminals.

Wire color and number Terminal

Control cable for pulse Black 1 1
generator and
Black 2 2
proximity switch of
slave column Black 3 3
Black 4 4

2.4.4 Power Supply Cable

Insert power supply cable (3~/N + PE 400 V,

50 Hz) from below into control box.
Attach wires to terminal strip X0.

After attaching wires L1, L2 and

L3 place back terminal covers.

Wire Attach to Terminal

(L1) Terminal strip X0 L1
(L2) Terminal strip X0 L2
Power supply cable (L3) Terminal strip X0 L3
(N) Terminal strip X0 N
PE or X0
(PE) Terminal strip X0
(see wiring diagram)

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2.4.4.1 Check Phase Sequence

Until zero check (see section 2.6) the software permits only lowering of lift.

To check for correct phase sequence briefly press LOWER key.

If carriages do not go down, interchange any two wires on terminal strip X0.

2.5 Installing the Swing Arms

Asymmetrical Symmetrical

 Install long swing arms toward approach

side.
 Pinch point protection must be outside.


Approach

2.5.1 Arm Restraints

I II III

Remove circlips (3) and Position swing arm in carriage. Insert pivot (1) and secure
pivot (1). using circlips (3). Use shim
rings (2) if required (see
section 2.5.2).

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2.5.2 Shim Rings

Axial play of swing arm should be approx.

0.5 mm. Use shim rings (2) as required.
Sizes
50x62x0.5 and
50x62x1.0
are available.

2.6 Test Run / Zero Check

Press LOWER key. The control automatically resets zero once both carriages are in bottom
position.
If one of the carriages reaches downward travel stop ahead of the other and the predefined
maximum offset is exceeded, the lift will switch off and the control board will display an error
signal (red LED).
Press RESET and then LOWER key. Repeat procedure until carriages are level.
LED

3471 9220/

3471 9220/
F1776-422-

F1776-422-
RESET

o63 o63 o63

470nJ 470nJ o63 470nJ
470nJ
ON DIP
1234

Appl.
Ver.

o63 o63
470nJ 470nJ

o63
470nJ
230V 50/60Hz
GERTH BV 4218-1
VDE 0551 T 60/E
18V 0,25A

KEB

The control board is located in the control box.

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2.6.1 Downward Travel Stop

Arm restraint unlatches automatically at bottom

of travel.
If arms contact floor adjust proximity switch IS2
or IS5:
Remove cover of terminal strip from back of
column to make proximity switch accessible.
Adjust using a wrench (size 24).

2.6.2 Upward Travel Stop

After automatic zero check fully raise lift using RAISE key.
Upward travel stop is software determined by a preset number of pulses transmitted from the
upper pulse generators IS1 and IS4 to the control.

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3 Additional Information

3.1 Control Board MAH-HEB

KEB

18V 0,25A
VDE 0551 T 60/E
GERTH BV 4218-1
230V 50/60Hz F2 470nJ
o63

470nJ 470nJ
o63 o63

Appl.

P
Ver.
P
DI

DI
ON DIP

1234
3471 9220/
F1776-422-

3471 9220/
F1776-422-

470nJ
470nJ
o63 470nJ 470nJ
SET
o63 o63 o63

R E
F1

X1 X2
LE
D

3.1.1 Important Elements

3.1.1.1 Fuses
Fuse Usage Characteristics
F1 Protection primary power supply MAH-HEB T 200 mA
F2 Protection secondary power supply MAH-HEB T 1.25 A

Fuse F1 is fed with 230 V mains voltage. Always use a protective cover.

3.1.1.2 Error-LED
If one of the carriages reaches downward travel stop ahead of the other and the predefined
maximum offset is exceeded, the lift will switch off and the control board will display an error
signal (red LED).

3.1.1.3 RESET key

When an error signal is displayed press the RESET key before lowering the lift.

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3.1.1.4 DIP Switch

DIP
Use the DIP switch bank (DIP) to set test and control functions.

1234
Use DIP switches 1 and 2 to test pulse generators and proximity switches.
Starting from version 1.21 the control board has been expanded.

ON
Use DIP switches 3 und 4 to adjust maximum offset and motor start-up.

All four DIP switches are set to “OFF“ position at the factory.

For normal operation DIP switches 1 and 2 must always be set to “OFF“ position.

DIP ON OFF Function

1 X
Check functionality of upper pulse generators IS1 and IS4.
2 X

DIP ON OFF Function

1 X
Check functionality of proximity switches IS2, IS3, IS5 and IS6.
2 X

DIP ON OFF Function

Standard setting:
3 X
10 mm maximum offset between both carriages.

DIP ON OFF Function

3 X 20 mm maximum offset between both carriages.
Increase the maximum offset if lift runs jerkily due to frequent readjustment.

DIP ON OFF Function

Standard setting:
4 X
Motors start up successively.

DIP ON OFF Function

4 X Motors start up simultaneously.

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3.1.1.5 Connector X1

1  PE
2  N
3  L1
4  K1
5  K2
6  switch/relay control (see wiring diagram)

3.1.1.6 Connector X2

1  IS1 via X4:1

2  not used
3  IS2 via X4:2
4  not used
5  IS3 via X4:3
6  shared by IS1/IS2/IS3 via X4:4
7  IS4 via X3:1
8  IS5 via X3:2
9  IS6 via X3:3
10  shared by IS4/IS5/IS6 via X3:4
11  switch/relay control (see wiring diagram)
12  switch/relay control (see wiring diagram)
13  switch/relay control (see wiring diagram)

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3.2 Check of Pulse Generators and Proximity Switches

3.2.1 Pulse Generators IS1 and IS4

 Set
DIP switch 1 to ON
DIP switch 2 to OFF
 Turn both pulleys until pulse generators IS1 and IS4 are accessible below a pulley slot.
 LED on control board must not light up. If it does, a line disconnection or pulse generator
defect may be the cause.
 Turn one pulley until pulse generator is covered by a pulley spoke.
  LED must light up.
 Continue turning pulley until pulse generator is uncovered again.
  LED must not light up.
 Repeat procedure for pulse generator of other column.

3.2.2 Proximity Switches IS2, IS3, IS5 and IS6

 Set
DIP switch 1 to ON
DIP switch 2 to ON
 Lower carriages by actuating load and control contactors as per table below:
Simultaneously actuate Carriage Direction
K1 and K3 control column downward
K2 and K3 slave column downward
K1 and K4 control column upward
K2 and K4 slave column upward
The LED will light up three times:
- Pulse of carriage (load nut monitoring)
- Pulse of catch nut (load nut monitoring)
- Pulse of downward travel stop

Slowly and carefully lower carriage to bottom position!

If LED lights up only when lift is in bottom position there is no pulse transmitted from IS3 or IS6
(load nut monitoring). The pulse from downward travel stop (IS2 or IS5) will not be transmitted
until the carriage contacts the floor.
 Stop lowering motion immediately!

 After checking the proximity switches reset DIP switches 1 and 2 to OFF position.

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3.3 Remedy for Control Errors

 lift lubricated
Conditions:  screw pillar bearing undamaged
 proximity/synchronization switches adjusted correctly

In case of control errors check belt

tension.
The belt is correctly tensioned if a
given test force Fe causes a
particular depth of impression te.
Measure square to belt in center
between both pulleys.

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with with
V-belt drive V-ribbed belt drive
Fe = 25 N
Fe = 100 N
te = 4 mm
te = 8 mm
(values for 1 V-belt)

3.3.1 Measuring Tools / Belt Tension Meter

1 Measuring tool for ECONLIFT

with V-ribbed belt drive.
Part № 03 3637 999
2 Measuring tool for EL
with V-ribbed belt drive.
Part № 03 47 2999
3 Belt tension meter
Part № 20 9999

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3.3.1.1 Checking the Tension of V-ribbed Belts

Position measuring tool and insert belt

tension meter as shown opposite.
Push sliding rings 1 and 2 to a low
scale range as shown below.

Scale 1 indicates depth of impression in cm.

Deduct thickness of measuring device (1 cm) and depth of location hole (0.5 cm).
Scale 2 indicates “test force“ exerted in kg (1kg ≈ 10 N).

 Press head of belt tension meter in direction of arrow until sliding ring 2 indicates value Fe.
 Remove belt tension meter.
 Belt is correctly tensioned if sliding ring 1 indicates value te minus 1.5 cm.

3.3.1.2 Checking the Tension of V-Belts

V-belt drives do not require the use of a measuring

tool.
Apply the belt tension meter to one of the two V-
belts in such a way that sliding ring contacts the
other V-belt.
Continue as per section 3.3.1.1.

Deduct height of centering step

(1.5 mm) from reading.

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Adjust belt tension if readings differ from standard values given under section 3.3.

After tensioning the belt run loaded lift through a test cycle and recheck belt tension.

Make sure pulleys are free of oil and grease.

3.3.2 Adjustment of Nut Packages

If control error persists check torque of both screw pillars. Maximum difference is 10 Nm.
To check the torque apply a torque wrench to locknut of pulley.
Conditions: Lift loaded with 1,000...1,500 kg at midpoint of travel.

Maximum torque of fully loaded lift is 85 Nm per column.

If torque difference between columns exceeds 10 Nm adjust

nut packages.

 Slightly open locknuts (N) on both carriages.

 Fully raise and lower unloaded lift.
 Raise loaded lift (1000…1500 kg) to midpoint of travel.
 Intermittently and in small intervals torque locknuts (N)
on both carriages to 45 Nm.

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3.4 Fastening of Pulley

Torque locknut (M24x2 DIN 934) of pulley to 70 Nm and

secure using Loctite 243.

Make sure pulleys of motor and screw pillar always stay aligned within a tolerance of 0,5 mm.

3.5 Adjustment of Upper Pulse Generators

Check clearance between upper

pulse generators IS 1 (control
2+ 0,5

column) and IS4 (slave column)

to rivets on pulley. Adjust to
20.5 mm.

3.6 Position of Bearings

Make sure deep groove ball thrust

bearing is installed correctly.
Bearing shell with larger hole must
point downward.

1 Deep groove ball thrust bearing 51 206 DIN 711

2 Shim rings 30x42x2.5 DIN 988
3 Radial ball bearing 6006 2RS DIN 625

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Riemenscheibe
Riemenscheibe
Zähler IS1 Zähler IS4

mech. Bremse mech. Bremse

Additional Information

Spindel
Spindel 3/N/PE
Functional Diagram

Auf/Ab Energiebox
S2 /S3

Tragmutter Tragmutter

Schalt-
Fangmutter kasten Fangmutter

Mutterbruch-
überwachungs- Mutterbruch-
schalter überwachungs-
IS3 schalter
IS6

Haupt-
schalter
S1

Endschalter IS2 Endschalter IS5

Netzanschluß

Bedienseite Gegenseite

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