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BendPak PL-6KDT Installation And Operation Manual

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Double- and Triple-Wide Parking Lifts
Installation and Operation Manual
Manual Revision A — October 2017 — Manual P/N 5900056
Models:
• PL-6KDT
• PL-6KDTX
• PL-6KT
Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China.
⚠
DANGER
Read the entire contents of this manual before using this product.
Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this
manual can result in serious injury or death. Make sure all other
operators also read this manual. Keep the manual near the product
for future reference. By proceeding with setup and operation, you
agree that you fully understand the contents of this manual.
1645 Lemonwood Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060 USA
Toll Free: (800) 253-2363
Tel: (805) 933-9970
bendpak.com
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  • Page 1 • PL-6KDTX • PL-6KT Model PL-6KDT shown. Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China. ⚠ Read the entire contents of this manual before using this product. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this DANGER manual can result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 2 BendPak is not responsible for typographical errors in this manual. Warranty. The BendPak warranty is more than a commitment to you: it is also a commitment to the value of your new product. Contact your nearest BendPak dealer or visit www.bendpak.com/support/warranty...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    If information applies to only one model, that distinction is mentioned in text. More information about the full line of BendPak products can be found at bendpak.com. This manual is mandatory reading for all users of PL-6K Series lifts, including anyone who installs, uses, maintains, repairs, or wants to know more about them.

  • Page 4: Shipping Information

    Keep this manual on or near the product for future reference. Read and follow the warnings and instructions on the labels on the product. Contact BendPak at (800) 253-2363 or if you need replacement labels or a techsupport@bendpak.com...
  • Page 5 Make a visual inspection of the product before using it. Check for damaged, worn, or missing parts. Do not use the product if you find any of these issues. Instead, contact an authorized repair facility, your dealer, or BendPak at (800) 253-2363 or techsupport@bendpak.com. •...

  • Page 6: Components

    Offside Posts. All four posts are part of the structure of the lift. The Control Post and the Power Post have special functions, mentioned above; the Offside Posts are part of the structure. Model PL-6KDT shown; the PL-6KDTX is wider. The PL-6KT has a third Platform and a Note: second Center Crossbeam.

  • Page 7: Faqs

    A: Parking lifts are not intended for outdoor use. However, outdoor installations can be accommodated in certain regions optional moisture preventative devices are ordered and installed. Go to bendpak.com/support or email techsupport@bendpak.com for additional information. Q: Can I use my lift to store boxes of stuff instead of a vehicle? A: No.

  • Page 8: Will My Car Fit

    Will My Car Fit? Your parking lift accommodates a wide variety of cars, light trucks, and SUVs. This section describes how to safely park your vehicles on a Platform. Width Considerations for vehicle width include: • Platform width. The usable width of the Platform is 86 inches (7.1 feet, 2184 mm); your tires All four tires must be fully on the Platform cannot be wider than this.

  • Page 9: Safety Lock Positions

    Safety Lock Positions Each PL-6K Series lift Platform has one Safety Lock position. During installation, you can set the height of that one Safety Lock position to either the High or the Low setting, on a per-platform basis. The height setting of one Platform does not impact the height setting of the other Platform(s).

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications Model PL-6KDT Platforms 2 Platforms Lifting capacity per Platform 6,000 lbs / 2,722 kg 210.7" (17.5 feet) / 5,352 mm Total width 236.5" (19.7 feet) / 6,008 mm Total depth 103.3" (8.6 feet) / 2,625 mm Post height 123.6" (10.3 feet) / 3,140 mm Total height 4.5"...
  • Page 11 Model PL-6KDTX Platforms 2 Platforms Lifting capacity per Platform 6,000 lbs / 2,722 kg 250" (20.8 feet) / 6,350 mm Total width 236.5" (19.7 feet) / 6,008 mm Total depth 103.3" (8.6 feet) / 2,625 mm Post height 123.6" (10.3 feet) / 3,140 mm Total height 4.5"...
  • Page 12 Model PL-6KT Platforms 3 Platforms Lifting capacity per platform 6,000 lbs / 2,722 kg 308.4" (25.7 feet) / 7,834 mm Total width 236.5" (19.7 feet) / 6,008 mm Total depth 103.3" (8.6 feet) / 2,625 mm Post height 123.6" (10.3 feet) / 3,140 mm Total height 4.5"...

  • Page 13: Orientation

    Orientation opposite The front of your lift, as with many lifts, is the end the ramps. In the case of the PL-6K Series, the Power Unit and Power Post are at the front, while the ramps, the Control Post, and the Control Box are at the rear. Drawing is not to scale;...

  • Page 14: Installation Checklist

    Installation Checklist Following are the steps needed to install a PL-6K series lift. Perform them in the order shown. ☐ 1. Review the installation Safety rules. ☐ 2. Make sure you have the necessary Tools. ☐ 3. Plan for electrical work. ☐...

  • Page 15: Installation

    . If you use parts from a different source, you void your warranty and compromise the safety of everyone who installs or uses the lift. If you are missing parts, visit bendpak.com/support or call (800) 253-2363, extension 191. Safety While installing this equipment, your safety depends on proper training and thoughtful operation.
  • Page 16 • Outdoor installations. PL-6K Series lifts are not designed to be installed outdoors. However, they can be accommodated in certain regions optional moisture preventative devices are used. Go to bendpak.com/support or email techsupport@bendpak.com for more information. • Floor. Only install the lift on a flat, concrete floor; do not install on asphalt or any other surface.
  • Page 17 ⚠ CAUTION BendPak lifts are supplied with installation instructions and concrete anchors that met the criteria set by the American National Standard “Automotive Lifts – Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation”, ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011. You are responsible for any special regional structural and/or seismic anchoring requirements specified by any other agencies and/or codes such as the Uniform Building Code (UBC) and/or International Building Code (IBC).
  • Page 18 • Rear offside post: Located on the rear right of the lift. Not unique. Interchangeable with the front offside post. To create the four chalk line guides: 1. Create the Front Chalk Line where you want the front of the lift. Make the Front Chalk Line longer than the Total Width setting for your lift model.
  • Page 19 Move the Posts into Position BendPak strongly recommends using a forklift or crane to move the posts. You need to have at least three people work together to stand the posts up. ⚠ DANGER The posts are extremely heavy; be very careful when handling them.
  • Page 20 Choose the method that is best for your particular installation. BendPak recommends putting the beams/crossbeams on a raised platform, like sawhorses, when preparing the beams/crossbeams, no matter which method you choose. This generally makes them easier to prepare, compared to if they were on the actual ground.
  • Page 21 Set Up and Install the Front Beam Set up and install the Front Beam first. To set up the Front Beam, you need to install sheaves and Hydraulic Line brackets. To set up and install the Front Beam: 1. Using a forklift or crane, put the Front Beam onto a heavy-duty rolling dolly and move it, on the ground, into location between the two posts at the front of the lift.
  • Page 22 Crossbeams connect to the Front Beam on one end and to the Rear Beam on the other end. Your lift will have either three or four crossbeams: • PL-6KDT and PL-6KDTX. Three crossbeams: one Powerside, one Center, and one Offside. two Center •...
  • Page 23 Prepare and Install the Offside Crossbeam Prepare and install the Offside Crossbeam after installing the Rear Beam. Before you can raise the Offside Crossbeam into place, you must prepare it by adding two sheaves. Note: Unlike the sheaves on the top of the Front Beam, the sheaves in the crossbeams do not come installed;...
  • Page 24 Prepare the Center Crossbeam(s) The PL-6KDT and the PL-6KDTX each have one Center Crossbeam. The PL-6KT has Center Crossbeams, so you will be preparing and installing two Center Crossbeams. The process is the same for the second Center Crossbeam. Note: Center Crossbeams are taller than the other crossbeams.
  • Page 25 To install components on a Center Crossbeam: 1. Using a forklift or crane, put the Center Crossbeam onto a heavy-duty rolling dolly and move it, on the ground, into location between the Front Beam and the Rear Beam. Make sure to orient the Center Crossbeam correctly. This drawing shows a Center Crossbeam from above.
  • Page 26 3. Locate the Cylinder Support, then take four more nuts and bolts and connect it to the Center Crossbeam. 4. Locate the Cylinder Sheave Mount Weldment and move it into position. The Cylinder Sheave Mount Weldment does not get connected to the Center Crossbeam. Rather, it connects to the Cylinder Rod on one end and the Safety Latch on the other end.
  • Page 27 This section describes how to route the cables on the Center Crossbeam. If you are installing a PL-6KDT or PL-6KDTX, this cabling is done once for the Offside Platform. If you are installing a PL-6KT, you will be performing this procedure twice: once for the Offside Platform and once for the Center Platform.
  • Page 28 The following drawing shows all four cable routes in one drawing. Refer to Cable Routing Diagrams for additional drawings. This drawing shows the components involved in routing the cables for the Offside Platform. Some components have been moved slightly to enhance understanding. It does not include all lift components.
  • Page 29 1. Take one long cable (90 feet / 27,584 mm) and one short cable (60 feet / 18,085 mm) and stretch them out on the ground. BendPak recommends taping off the ends of the cables; if they fray, they are much harder to route and more likely to cut your hands.
  • Page 30 6. Once each section is through the Cylinder Mount, route them to 1 and 2 on the Cylinder Sheave Mount Assembly, going over the top of the sheave and then down under the sheave, on the way back towards the Cylinder Mount. 7.
  • Page 31 13. Pull both sections of the Short Cable as far as you can towards their destinations and then put them off to the side. You cannot do anything more with them until you have the Offside Platform structure assembled. 14. Return to the Cylinder Mount and make sure that the location you marked with paint or tape on the Short Cable is at the Turn Point.
  • Page 32 Prepare the Powerside Crossbeam The components on the top of the Powerside Crossbeam are exactly the same as the components on the top of the Center Crossbeam(s). Because they are exactly the same, simply repeat the same process for the Powerside Crossbeam as you performed for the Center Crossbeam(s).
  • Page 33 Routing the Cables on the Powerside Crossbeam Routing the cables on the Powerside Crossbeam is almost exactly the same as routing the cables on the Center Crossbeam(s); the sheave locations on the Front Beam are the only differences Because they are almost exactly the same, simply repeat the same process for the Powerside Crossbeam as you performed for the Center Crossbeam(s) noting the slightly different sheave locations shown below.
  • Page 34 Raise the Powerside Crossbeam into Position This procedure assumes the Powerside Crossbeam has all components in place, including as much cable routing as can be done to this point. To raise the Powerside Crossbeam into position and secure it: 1. Raise the Powerside Crossbeam into the space between the Front Beam and the Rear Beam. 2.
  • Page 35 There are multiple locations on the Power Unit Back Plate you can use to attach to the Mount Plate. Choose the ones that best center the Power Unit on the Mount Plate. The Power Unit is heavy. BendPak recommends having one person hold the Power Unit while another person bolts it into place.
  • Page 36 3. Connect the Power Unit to the Power Post using the four nuts and bolts. 4. Fill the Hydraulic Reservoir on the Power Unit with approved fluids. The Hydraulic Reservoir holds approximately 3.7 gallons (14 litres). Use care to keep the fluid clean when filling the reservoir.
  • Page 37 One Short Hydraulic Hose. Connects the Power Unit to a tee fitting at the closest Hydraulic Cylinder. • One or two Long Hydraulic Hoses. For a PL-6KDT or PL-6KDTX, there is one Long Hydraulic Hose. It connects the first Hydraulic Cylinder to the Power Unit to the furthest (and last) Hydraulic Cylinder.
  • Page 38 4. Connect a Long Hydraulic Hose between the tee fitting on the closest Solenoid Valve Block Assembly to either the fitting/Flow Control Valve on the last Solenoid Valve Block Assembly (for models PL-6KDT and PL-6KDTX) or to the tee fitting on the next Solenoid Valve Block Assembly (for model PL-6KT).
  • Page 39 Flow Control Valve The Flow Control Valve lets you control the speed at which your Platforms come down. Each Platform has its own Flow Control Valve, which is individually settable. Flow Control Valves provide an additional advantage; if the Hydraulic Hose is accidentally cut between the Power Unit and the Hydraulic Cylinder (an extremely rare occurrence), the Hydraulic Fluid will leak out of the line, causing any Platform not on its Safety Lock to lower extremely quickly.
  • Page 40 The wiring for the Controls requires: • Control Box to Junction Box: 7 or 8 wires, depending on model. PL-6KDT/X requires 7 wires, PL-6KT requires 8 wires. The wires are: one per button (Up, Down, Emergency Stop, Key) and one wire per Platform plus Off (on the Selector Switch).
  • Page 41 Connect the Power Source The Power Unit must be connected to an appropriate power source. The standard Power Unit for your lift is 208-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for wiring information. ⚠ must DANGER All wiring be performed by a licensed, certified electrician.
  • Page 42 BendPak strongly recommends that you install a Power Disconnect Switch that is properly rated for the incoming supply power. ⚠...
  • Page 43 PL-6K Series lift Controls are shown in this drawing. Drawing not to scale. Not all components shown. Includes multiple views. Junction Box can be installed where shown for the PL-6KDTX; for the PL-6KDT and the PL-6KT, install it on the side of the Powerside Crossbeam.
  • Page 44 All wires must be a minimum of #16 AWG (note that local codes may require heavier gauge). BendPak recommends encasing all wiring to protect it from the elements and anchoring it so that it stays in place. The wiring for the Controls requires: •...
  • Page 45 Concrete or Anchor Bolts do not meet these specifications, it could lead to product damage, vehicle damage, personal injury, or even loss of life. BendPak lifts are supplied with installation instructions and concrete fasteners meeting the criteria as prescribed by the American National Standard “Automotive Lifts – Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation”...
  • Page 46 ¾ inch diameter Anchor Bolt, for example, use a ¾ inch diameter drill bit. 3. Vacuum each hole clean. BendPak recommends using a vacuum to get the hole very clean. You can also use a wire brush, make sure to thoroughly clean each hole hand pump, or compressed air;...
  • Page 47 The Expansion Sleeve of the Anchor Bolt may prevent the Anchor Bolt from passing through the hole in the Base Plate; this is normal. Use a hammer or mallet to get the Expansion Sleeve through the Base Plate and into the hole. Even using a hammer or mallet, the Anchor Bolt should only go into the hole part of the way;...
  • Page 48 Platform Structure. The following procedure covers assembling one Platform Structure. You will have to perform this procedure twice for the PL-6KDT and PL-6KDTX, three times for the PL-6KT. To assemble a Platform Structure: 1. Locate the pieces needed for one Platform Structure: •...
  • Page 49 3. Attach the Tire Stop in the desired location. There are two possible locations for the Stop Bar: between the Side Pieces at the front of the Platform or on top of the Side Pieces. The Side Bar acts as a Tire Stop in both locations. The bolts/washers go on the outside, the nuts on the inside.
  • Page 50 4. Attach the four Platform Cable Locks. The bolts/washers go on the inside, the nut on the outside. Do not torque the nuts yet. 5. Attach the four Platform Cable Turns, but using the top two bolts only on each one. Use the black bolts.
  • Page 51 Bleed the Hydraulic Cylinders The Hydraulic Cylinders are self-bleeding, which means that in most cases when there is air in the hydraulic system, the air can be removed by raising and lowering the lift a few times; “bleeding” the system of the unwanted air. ⚠...
  • Page 52 Put a small amount of white lithium grease or similar on those bushings prior to using the lift. Operational Test BendPak recommends doing an operational test of your lift with a typical vehicle before starting normal usage (a vehicle is not required, but is recommended).
  • Page 53 Final Checklist Before Operation Make sure these things have been done before using your PL-6K Series lift: • Review the Installation Checklist to make sure all steps have been performed. • Make sure the Power Unit is getting power from the power source. •...

  • Page 54: Operation

    Make sure the vehicle is not overbalanced on either end. Never raise just one side, one corner, or one end of a vehicle. Using the Control Box This section describes how to use the Control Box. PL-6KDT / PL-6KDTX PL-6KT The Control Box controls your lift: •...
  • Page 55 The Up and Down buttons raise and lower the selected platform. • The Platform Selector Switch selects which platform is raised or lowered. The PL-6KDT and the PL-6KDTX have a three-position switch: select 1 to control the Powerside Platform, select 2 to control the Offside Platform, select 0 when not using the lift.

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    ⚠ WARNING: Do not operate your lift if you find maintenance issues; instead, take the lift out of service, then contact your dealer, visit bendpak.com/support, email techsupport@bendpak.com, or call (800) 253-2363. PL-6K Series Parking Lifts P/N 5900056 — October 2017 — Rev. A...
  • Page 57 Wire Rope Inspection and Maintenance Your lift’s wire rope should be inspected regularly: Do not • Lifting cables should be replaced when there are visible signs of damage or extreme wear. use the lift if it has damaged or worn cables; you must take it out of service! •...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    If the lift is new, a break-in period may be needed; run the lift several times each day. If the noises persist, contact BendPak Support. If you continue to have issues with your lift, take it out of service, then contact your dealer, go to bendpak.com/support, email...

  • Page 59: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams PL-6KDT and PL-6KDTX PL-6K Series Parking Lifts P/N 5900056 — October 2017 — Rev. A...
  • Page 60 PL-6KT PL-6K Series Parking Lifts P/N 5900056 — October 2017 — Rev. A...

  • Page 61: Cable Routing Diagrams

    Cable Routing Diagrams This section shows exploded cable routing diagrams for the Offside Platform. The cable routing for Powerside Platforms and Center Platforms are nearly the same. PL-6K Series Parking Lifts P/N 5900056 — October 2017 — Rev. A...
  • Page 62 PL-6K Series Parking Lifts P/N 5900056 — October 2017 — Rev. A...
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  • Page 65: Labels

    Labels PL-6K Series Parking Lifts P/N 5900056 — October 2017 — Rev. A...
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  • Page 67: Parts Drawings

    Parts Drawings PL-6K Series Parking Lifts P/N 5900056 — October 2017 — Rev. A...
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  • Page 78 Maintenance Log PL-6K Series Parking Lifts P/N 5900056 — October 2017 — Rev. A...
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