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ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

PRELIMINARY ACTIONS

Usually, after several wrong adjustment attempts the valve block deviates from its normal
adjustments. In order to restore them or to fully adjust the initial lift function, follow the
instructions below:

‰ Adjustments "2","3" and “5" (up accelerations and decelerations). Screw the
corresponding screws until the end and then unscrew 2 turns.
‰ Adjustments "6" and "8" (down accelerations and decelerations). Screw the corresponding
screws until the end and then unscrew 3 turns.
‰ Adjustments "1 ", "4", "7", "9" (levelling and full speeds). When the surface of the
adjustment screw is at the same level with the flange, you receive the initial adjustment
point. Usually for their final adjustment, two turns rightwards or leftwards at the most are
required.

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ADJUSTMENT OF BY PASS VALVE

The By pass valve is the most important adjustment in the block. The adjustments start from this
valve and affect the all of the up adjustments.
The adjustment of By pass valve should always be made during the operation! It depends on
the real pressure conditions, which cannot be achieved in the lab but only in the shaft.
The By pass valve is always adjusted with empty car and cold oil.
When the pump is started, and solenoids A and B energised, the unloaded car should remain
stationary at the floor for a period of 1 to 2 seconds before starting upwards. The length of this
delay is determined by the setting of adjustment 1. 'In' (clockwise) shortens the delay, 'out'
(c-clockwise) lengthens the delay.

‰ De-energize solenoid "", that is to disconnect it from its cable.

‰ Screw adjustment “2” until the end. (Attention! Careful adjustment “2” not to brake).
‰ Start the motor.
‰ Screw progressively adjustment “1” until the car starts to move.
‰ Stop and unscrew until it stops and a half turn in addition (unscrewing)
‰ Stop the motor and connect solenoid “A”.
‰ Unscrew adjustment “2” at its initial position (about two turns)

Adjustment Check
If solenoid “A” is de-energized and the motor operates, the car must not start.

ADJUSTMENT OF RELIEF VALVE “S”

Valve “S” is already adjusted in the lab according to the prospective working pressure. The man
who carries out the installation should not change its adjustment, if it is not necessary.
Valve “S” is adjusted only after the adjustment of by pass valve. So, if the adjustment of by pass
valve changes, valve “S” must be readjusted.
In case of readjustment of valve “S” start always from its unscrewing at least by two turns.
'In' (clockwise) produces a higher, 'out' (c-clockwise) a lower maximum pressure setting. After
turning 'out', open manual lowering H for an instant.

‰ Loosen the safety screw.

‰ Unscrew, for safety reasons, screw "S" (2~3 turns).
‰ Close the ball stop valve and start the motor with the manometer valve open.
‰ Screw valve “S” until the manometer shows the maximum working pressure. This pressure
is calculated about 25% greater than the maximum static pressure (Pmax on the tank).
‰ Tighten the safety screw.

ATTENTION ! When the elevator cannot lift the entire useful load, you should not screw
aimlessly the adjuster “S”. You should first check for any other reasons, like the By pass

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adjustment, if the solenoids are magnetized etc. An aimless screwing of valve “S” can cause
function of the valve block at an uncontrolled high pressure. This could be extremely dangerous
for the normal lift function.

ADJUSTMENT OF SLACK ROPE VALVE "KS"

In cases of indirect acting lifts, if the safety gear is activated and the equivalent electric safety
switch do not operate, or if the car stumbles somewhere, then there is a possibility for the ram
to lower, leaving the car in mid-air. In a case like this the oil pressure becomes less than the
minimum working pressure. The “KS” valve prevents hydraulically the lowering of the ram when
the pressure is below a specific limit.

ATTENTION! : The “KS” valve cannot operate at the down full speed stage. It only stops the
operation of the down levelling speed, the emergency operation and the manual lowering valve.
For this reason, a safety gear contact is quite necessary (and according to the regulations). A
low-pressure switch is an additional safety measure as well.

The KS is adjusted with a 3 mm Allan Key by turning the screw K 'in' for higher pressure and
'out' for lower pressure.

‰ Secure the cabin at a specific point and try to lower the ram using the manual lowering
valve "".

If the ram is lowered:

‰ Screw the “KS” valve until it stops lowering.
‰ After you find this point, screw for one more turn.

If the ram is not lowered:

‰ Unscrew it until it starts drifting.
‰ Then, screw it until it stops and
‰ Screw one more turn.

FULL AND LEVELLING UP SPEED

The full up speed is determined only by the pump flow and cannot be adjusted. The levelling up
speed can be adjusted according to the settings of adjustment ‘4’ and is adjusted at a rate of
10-25 % of the full up speed. A suggested levelling up speed is 0,12 m/sec.
'In' (clockwise) provides a slower, 'out' (c-clockwise) a faster up levelling.

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UP ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION

‰ First adjust the acceleration, with the adjustment "2". 'In' (clockwise) provides a softer
acceleration, 'out' (c-clockwise) a quicker acceleration.
- Adjustment of up deceleration ‘3’ from full to levelling speed: 'In' (clockwise) provides a
softer deceleration, 'out' (c-clockwise) a quicker deceleration.
- Adjustment of final up stop ‘5’: 'In' (clockwise) provides a softer stop, 'out' (c-clockwise) a
quicker stop.
‰ When adjusting adjustments “3” and “5” do not change adjustment “2” because it affects
adjustments “3” and “5”.
‰ Adjustment “5” is possible only with cold oil.
‰ The final stop during the up travel should not be adjusted too smooth because the
temperature change may change the stop accuracy.

FULL AND LEVELLING DOWN SPEED

‰ The down full speed “7”, can be adjusted greater than the up speed.
- 'In' (clockwise) provides a slower down speed, 'out' (c-clockwise) a faster down speed.
‰ The down levelling speed "9" is adjusted at a speed rate 10-25% of the down full speed.
Like up travel, the suggested up levelling speed is 0,12 m/sec.
- 'In' (clockwise) provides a slower, 'out' (c-clockwise) a faster down levelling speed.

DOWN ACCELERATIONS AND DECELERATIONS

‰ First adjust adjustment “8” for the deceleration and the final stop.
- 'In' (clockwise) provides a softer down deceleration, 'out' (c-clockwise) a quicker
deceleration.
Attention: Do not close all the way!
‰ During and after the adjustment of “6” (down acceleration), do not change the adjustment
of “8” because it affects “6”.
- 'In' (clockwise) provides a softer down acceleration, 'out' (c-clockwise) a quicker
acceleration.

Check of adjustment “8”

If you push the “stop” button (since there is one) during the down full speed, solenoids “C” and
“D” are de-energized and the cabin should stop smoothly at about 20 cm distance.

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DECELERATION DISTANCE

The distance between the floor switch and the stop should be about the distance that the cabin
would cover at the full speed in one second. E.g. car speed 0,63 m/sec result in switch distance
about 0,60 m.

INTERACTION BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS

‰ The adjustment “2” affects the adjustments “3” and “5”, therefore it should precede.
‰ The adjustment "8" affects the adjustment "6", and therefore should proceed as well.
‰ The adjustment “5” is possible only with cold oil. The stopping should not be adjusted too
smooth, because the change of the temperature changes the precision of the stop. A
smooth stop adjustment with warm oil could cause a cabin slip during the first starting of
the lift, especially in the morning when the oil is cold.
The valve air-bleeds itself after its first working session.

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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

THE CABIN DOES NOT START. IT REMAINS AT THE FLOOR.

POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED
Solenoid “A” not energized. Check the connection.
Low voltage. Turn adjustment “5” all the way. If the lift now starts
Valve ‘’’’ not closing fully. the problem is one of the above.
Adjustment "2" is turned too far. Turn fully “in” then two turns “out”.
Adjustment “2" is spoilt. Replacement of the adjustment.
With the motor running, turn adjustment “1” “in” until
Adjustment "1" is too far back.
the cabin moves upwards.
The pump is running in the wrong
Check the amount of oil that flows back to the tank.
direction. The pump is damaged.
The pump connection flange is
Check the hoses.
leaking excessively.
The relief valve “S” is set too low. Adjust valve “S” according to the instructions.

THE CABIN MOVES BUT NOT AT THE FULL SPEED.

POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED
The pump is damaged or the flange is
Check.
leaking.
Solenoid “B” is not energized or voltage
Check the connection.
is too low.
Turn adjustment “3” all the way. If the cabin now
Valve “B” not closing properly.
moves, the previous causes are confirmed.

THE CABIN DOES NOT DECELERATE AT THE LEVELLING SPEED. IT CONTINUES AT

FULL SPEED.
POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED
Solenoid “B” is not de-energized in time. Check the connection.
Adjustment “3” is not far enough open. It can be turned (even fully) out.
Adjustment “2” is too wide open. Turn fully “in” then two turns “out”.
Adjustment “4” (up levelling speed) is too Adjust “4” so as the levelling speed is 10% of
far back. the full speed.
Narrow or blocked hole at the washer of
Replacement.
solenoid “B”.

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THE CABIN DECELERATES FROM THE FULL SPEED BUT DOES NOT REACH THE
LEVELLING SPEED. IT STOPS.
POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED
See above
Adjustment “4” (down levelling speed) is Put the surface of the adjustment at the same
turned too far. level with the flange. Then unscrew two turns.
Solenoid “A” is de-energized. Check the connection.
Solenoids “A” and “B” are possibly
Solenoid “A” must be energized.
reversed.

THE CABIN PASSES THE UPPER FLOOR LEVEL

POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED

Solenoid “A” is de-energized too late. Check the connection.

Adjustment “5” is turned too far. It can be turned fully out.

Adjustment “4” (down levelling speed) is Adjust “4” so as the levelling speed is 10 % of the
too far out. full speed.
Adjustment “1” is turned too far. Turn one-two turns “out”.
Oil temperature too low. Use oil heater.

DOWN TRAVELLING PROBLEMS

THE CABIN DOES NOT START. IT REMAINS AT THE FLOOR.

POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED
Solenoid “D” is not energized or the
Check the connection.
voltage is too low.
Adjustment "6" is turned too far “in”. Turn (even fully) “out”.
Turn “in” gradually. If you turn “in” too far, the
Adjustment “8” is too wide open. cabin will not decelerate at the levelling speed. It
will continue at the full speed.

THE CABIN STARTS BUT DOES NOT REACH THE FULL SPEED.
POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED
Solenoid “D” is de-energized or the
Check the connection.
voltage is too low.
Adjustment “7” (down full speed) is not
Turn “out”.
far enough open.

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THE CABIN DECELERATES FROM THE FULL SPEED TO THE LEVELLING SPEED TOO
SLOWLY.
POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED
Adjustment “8” is turned too far “in”. Turn “out”.
The hole at the washer of solenoid “C” is
Replace or clean it.
too narrow or blocked.

THE CABIN DECELERATES FROM THE FULL SPEED BUT DOES NOT REACH THE
LEVELLING SPEED. IT STOPS.
POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED
Solenoid “D” is de-energized. Check the connection.
(Solenoids “C” and “D” are possibly
Solenoid “”D” must be energized.
reversed)
Adjustment "KS" is turned too far “in”. Turn “out”.
Try to increase the cabin weight.
Static pressure is too low. Mind the strength limits of the ram.
Minimum pressure=8 bar.
Adjustment “9” (levelling speed) is not far Put the surface of the adjustment at the same
enough open. level with the flange. Turn “out” two turns.
The spring from adjustment “9” is broken. Check.

THE CABIN TRAVELS THROUGH THE LEVEL FLOOR.

POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED
Adjustment “8” is not far enough open. Turn “out”.
Adjustment “9” (down levelling speed) is Adjust “9” so that the levelling speed is about
turned too far “out”. 10 % of the full speed.
Solenoid “C” is leaking. Check.
Leaking problem at the o-ring (“FO”) of the
Check.
down travel flange 7F.

THE CABIN SINKS AWAY FROM THE FLOOR.

POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED
Solenoid valve “D” is leaking. Change o-ring.
Check valve is leaking. Change o-ring.
Manual lowering valve “H” is leaking. Check for leaking.
Other valve or hand pump is leaking. Check for leaking.
Contraction of oil during cooling down. Use oil cooling.

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