How to Lift an HVAC Unit
Most HVAC units are vertically situated on the floor. This works great if the HVAC unit is in the basement or you have a closet that you can totally dedicate to the unit. However, sometimes when space is limited, it is best to hang a horizontal HVAC unit in the horizontal position. This allows the HVAC unit to hang in the attic, or above a finished ceiling. Since HVAC units are heavy, a mechanical means to lift the unit is usually necessary. With the right equipment, it is easy to lift a HVAC unit. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Locate where you want to hang your HVAC unit. Prepare all hardware that will be used to hang the HVAC unit beforehand.
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Move the lift into position. Ensure everything is clear above the equipment lift so that nothing hits the HVAC unit as it is lifted up into the air.
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Set the HVAC unit on the equipment lift. Slowly turn the hand crank on the lift. The HVAC unit should start rising on the lift.
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Turn the hand crank until the HVAC unit is as high as it needs to go. Fasten the hanging hardware to the HVAC unit as per unit's hanging instructions. Once the unit is hung and level, lower the equipment lift by turning the hand crank the opposite direction.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a compact design equipment lift for easy movement of the lift through narrow doorways and openings. See the References section for an example of a compact equipment lift.
Do not stand directly below the HVAC unit when it is on the lift. If the lift fails, the HVAC unit could fall and cause significant harm.
