FLEXCO Flex-Lifter Retrofit Stop Kit Operating instructions

Brand: FLEXCO

Model: Flex-Lifter Retrofit Stop Kit

Type: Operating instructions

FLEXCO Flex-Lifter Retrofit Stop Kit is a device designed to enhance the functionality of your Flex-Lifter. It includes various components such as a stop tube, dust guard, spring, countersunk head screw, and nylock nut. The kit is compatible with Flex-Lifters of different sizes, including medium, large, and extra large.

This retrofit kit is particularly useful for Flex-Lifters within specific serial number ranges. It helps to improve the performance and safety of your Flex-Lifter by providing a positive stop, preventing over-extension, and reducing the risk of damage to the equipment or materials being lifted.

Flex-Lifter™ Retrofit Stop Kit

Installation Instructions

Flex-LifterTM Retrofit Stop Kit

1. Flex-LifterTM must be in the fully-closed position prior to starting work.

Turn Flex-Lifter over. From the BOTTOM of the Flex-Lifter, use a flat

head screwdriver to loosen the Hose Clamp. Remove Dust Cover Hose

and Hose Clamp and discard (Fig. 1).

NOTE: Units purchased prior to June 2010 may have a Collar attached to

the end of the threaded rod in place of the Dust Cover Hose. Use a 9/64”

hex key to loosen the Collar. Remove Collar and discard.

NOTE: Prior to starting, verify Flex-Lifter Retrofit Stop Kit matches Flex-Lifter size.

This Retrofit is required on all Flex-Lifters within the

following Serial Number series:

up to 4202 (original SN label series)

up to S1553 (Spanish SN label series

up to 0010845 (new barcoded SN label series)

2. Slide the Dust Guard into the Stop Tube. Ensure the shouldered end

of the Dust Guard is facing AWAY from the notched and drilled end of

the Stop Tube (Fig. 2).

3. Slide the assembled Dust Guard and Stop Tube onto the

threaded rod (Fig. 3).

Dust Guard

Dust Cover

Hose Clamp

Shouldered

end

Notched end

Wrench

(9/16 in)

Hex Key

(7/32 in)

Stop Tube

Size ID Label

Stop Tube

Dust Guard

and Stop Tube

Threaded Rod

Spring

Countersunk

Head Screw

Medium or Large

Flex-Lifter

Extra Large

Flex-Lifter

Nylock Nut

Flex-Lifter Width

Flex-LierTM Retrot Stop Kit Components

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

DIM A

DIM C

DIM B

Kit

Item

No.

Flex-Lifter

Size

Flex-Lifter

Width Dim “A” Dim “B” Dim “C” Spring

Color

in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm

90417 Medium 40 1016 13.0 330 8.8 224 11.0 279 Purple

90418 Large 50 1270 15.0 381 10.0 254 16.0 406 Silver

90419 XL 70 1778 15.5 394

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Tel: (630) 971-0150 • Fax: (630) 971-1180 • E-mail: info@ﬂexco.com

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5. Slide the notch of the Stop Tube over the Pivot Pin (Fig. 5).

Ensure the countersunk hole in the Stop Tube is facing away from

you (toward the TOP of the Flex-Lifter) (Fig. 5)

6. Turn the Flex-Lifter upright; partially open Flex-Lifter. From

the TOP of the Flex-Lifter, insert the Countersunk Head Screw

into the Stop Tube (Fig. 6).

7. Turn the Flex-Lifter on side. Using the hex key and wrench

provided, install and tighten the Nylock Nut on the Countersunk

Head Screw at bottom of Stop Tube (Fig. 7) until end of screw is

flush with bottom surface of nut.

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Notch

Stop Tube

Pivot Pin

Insert screw from

TOP of Flex-Lifter

Nylock Nut

4. Insert the Spring into the Stop Tube (Fig. 4). Spring

Fig. 4

FLEXCO Flex-Lifter Retrofit Stop Kit Operating instructions

Brand: FLEXCO

Model: Flex-Lifter Retrofit Stop Kit

Type: Operating instructions

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