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- Page 1 TP12KC-DE 12,000 lbs. Capacity (3,000 lbs. max weight capacity per Arm) Two Post Asymmetric Auto Lift...
- Page 2 Model Number TP12KC-D Capacity 12,000 lbs. Lifting height 5.5" - 72" with adapters 79.625" Height overall 165" Width between columns 122" Drive through 109" Width overall 151.125" Arm extension 37.5" - 57" Power pack 2hp 220vac Shipping weight 2235 lbs.
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Page 3: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Choosing A Location • Use architects' plans when available. See Floor Layout on Page 6 for typical layout of the12000# inverted cylinder model. • Two Post Lifts require a minimum ceiling height of 3” higher than the overall height of the lift being installed. -
Page 4: Important General Information
Important General Information 1. There are numerous blends and mixes and additives these days for concrete. All of these work well when used in the proper application. However, years of experience have shown that nothing beats a properly cured, steel reinforced concrete slab for this application. - Page 5 Carefully examine the packed unit for damage before unpacking. Any claims for damage should be filed with the freight carrier at delivery. Unbolt the package being careful to save the bolts and use them to reinstall the top caps after unpacking the lift. Place posts in bay using dimensions shown in Floor Layout (Figure 1).
- Page 6 NOTE: NEVER USE AN IMPACT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN ANCHOR BOLTS! Attaching The Overhead Beam and Shut-Off Bar 1. The overhead beam is attached to the extensions at the ends with eight nuts and bolts. See picture. 2. The cable sheaves must assembled onto the shafts with the spacers supplied as shown in the picture prior to attaching the overhead channel.
- Page 7 Attaching the Air Actuator 1. Locate offside air cylinder and insert 6mm hose into PTC fitting. 2.Run air hose up and over top of column, running through top side of overhead beam and down to main side lock assembly. 3.Connect air hose to provided PTC 3-way fitting, cut to size a piece of air hose and run to main side air cylinder PTC fitting.
- Page 8 B. Install the Equalizer Cables using the Routing for the lift as shown in the picture. The cables should be taught, but no too tight. Be certain to tighten the jam nuts. Cables are routed identically the same on both columns. Cable on right is routed down and around the sheave then up and over the overhead beam.
- Page 9 Power Unit Placement and Connection of the Hydraulic Hoses 1. Remove the power unit from the box and locate the mounting hardware. For easy mounting, place two bolts through the middle slots on the power unit mounting plate and start the nuts on them. Then lift the unit up and slide the unit into position while guiding the bolts into the slots on the bracket from the top.
- Page 10 NOTE: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE HYDRAULIC HOSE CONNECTIONS! Attaching the Swing Arms and Arm Restraints 1. Locate the arms, arm pivot pins, and hardware. Place the arm clevis end into the clevis on the carriage. Place thrust washer on bottom side of carriage clevis. 2.
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Page 11: Electrical Connection
Electrical Connection NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE A LICENSED, PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIAN TO INSTALL THE POWER TO YOUR TWO POST LIFT! Filling the Hydraulic Fluid Tank Remove the vent-cap from the top of the Hydraulic Fluid Tank attached to the Power Unit. -
Page 12: Final Assembly
Bleeding the System 1. Actuate the power unit and hold the button until both carriages lift off the locks. 2. Carefully loosen the bleeding screw at top end of the cylinder and allow the trapped air to escape. CAUTION! The air in the cylinders is under pressure. Protect your eyes and cover the end of the cylinder with a rag because oil may spray out of the cylinder. -
Page 13: Maintenance Schedule
Position the swivel pads under the frame of the car at the proper lifting points. (To find the proper lifting points, consult the vehicle’s service manual or other approved publication.) Push the up button and raise the lift until the swivel pads make contact with lifting points. - Page 16 ITEM DESCRIPTION Column jointings Adjust washer Upset bolt Spindle Spindle Baffle ring Spring Safety ass'y Elbow fitting joint Fitting joint Cylinder Cross beam parts Bolt Washer Pole Sponge bush Rubber block Carriage Hydraulic cylinder 26-1 Cylinder barrel *26-2 Dust ring 26-3 Guide ring 26-4...
- Page 17 T fitting joint Fitting joint Plug Flat washer Link plank Bush Bush Wheel Spindle Vice column jointings Hoop Screw Screw Plate Switch cover Switch Cable Oil hose Oil hose T fitting joint Oil hose Flat washer Cover Elbow fitting joint Switch Power unit Column jointings...
- Page 18 T fitting joint Fitting joint Plug Gear Gear Rack spindle Spring Key ring Fitting joint Washer Steel cable O-Ring T fitting joint Fitting joint Washer 2 6 -1 1 2 6 -1 0 2 6 -9 2 6 -8 2 6 -5 2 6 -7 2 6 -6 2 6 -1...