QuickJack BL-3500SLX Setup And Operation Manual

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QuickJack™ Portable Car Jack

Setup and Operation Manual

Manual P/N 5900959 — Manual Revision J1 — Released December 2018

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• BL-3500SLX

• BL-5000SLX

• BL-7000SLX

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QuickJack is designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China.

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Page 1 • BL-3500SLX BL-6000XLT • BL-5000SLX BL-5000EXT • BL-7000SLX BL-7000EXT Visit http://www.quickjack.com/setup.html for a video demonstration of QuickJack setup. QuickJack is designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China. ⚠ MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS HESE NSTRUCTIONS entire before...
Page 2 BendPak is not responsible for typographical errors in this manual. Warranty. The QuickJack warranty is more than a commitment to you: it is also a commitment to the value of your new product. For full warranty details and to register your new QuickJack product, contact your nearest QuickJack dealer or visit quickjack.com/warranty.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Make sure to read and follow the instructions on the labels on the unit. Keep this manual on or near your QuickJack so that anyone who uses or services it can read it. For technical support, visit quickjack.com/support...
Page 4 Vehicle on them! The QuickJack is designed and engineered to be used with the weight of a Vehicle on it. You should only raise the QuickJack Frames with the weight of a Vehicle on them, even the very first time you use them.
Page 5: Shipping
Shipping Your QuickJack was carefully checked before shipping. Nevertheless, you should thoroughly inspect before the shipment you sign to acknowledge that you received it. When you sign the bill of lading, it tells the carrier that the items on the invoice were received in good To protect yourself, do not sign the bill of lading until after you have inspected the condition.
Page 6 Please note the following: • The product is a portable car jack. Use it only for its intended purpose. • Read this manual thoroughly before installing, operating, servicing, or maintaining your QuickJack. • The product should only be operated by authorized personnel. •...
Page 7 Calls attention to a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in minor personal injury, product, or property damage. Calls attention to information that can help you use your QuickJack better. Liability Information BendPak assumes no liability for damages resulting from: •...
Page 8: Components
Before using the QuickJack, check to make sure both Lock Bars are moving freely and are in their tracks. If the Lock Bars get stuck in an up position or they come out of their tracks, the QuickJack will not work correctly, which is a safety hazard.
Page 9 • Handles. On the sticker end of each QuickJack Frame is an opening that can be used as a Handle when you are moving the Frame. To pick up a Frame by its Handle, with one hand raise the Frame just off the ground under the large yellow sticker, then put the other hand in the Handle and continue to raise the Frame.
Page 10: Accessories
BL-5000SLX and BL-7000SLX models by 6 inches, for a total lift point spread of 66 inches. They fit snugly into your QuickJack with no setup required and can be easily taken off and put back on, depending on what Vehicle you are raising.
Page 11: Specifications
<60 mph / <96.5 kph <60 mph / <96.5 kph do not For reference purposes only; raise a Vehicle without Lift Blocks. Specifications are subject to change without notice. QuickJack™ Portable Car Jack P/N 5900959 — Rev. J1 — Dec. 2018...
Page 12 <60 mph / <96.5 kph <60 mph / <96.5 kph do not For reference purposes only; raise a Vehicle without Lift Blocks. Specifications are subject to change without notice. QuickJack™ Portable Car Jack P/N 5900959 — Rev. J1 — Dec. 2018...
Page 13: Faq
Q: Do the QuickJack Frames have a “left” and “right” orientation? A: Yes. If you put your QuickJack Frames next to each other with both Lock Bars on the outside and the end with the sticker away from you, then the Frame on the left is the “left” Frame and the Frame on the right is the “right”...
Page 14: Setup Checklist
Setup Checklist Following are the steps needed to install a QuickJack. Perform them in the order shown. ☐ 1. Review the setup Safety Rules. ☐ 2. Make sure you have the necessary Tools. ☐ 3. Select the setup Site. ☐...
Page 15: Setup
WARNING . If you use parts from a different source, you void your warranty and compromise the safety of everyone who sets up or uses the QuickJack. If you are missing parts, visit quickjack.com/support or contact QuickJack Technical Support at support@quickjack.com, (888) 262-3880, or (805) 933-9970.
Page 16 ⚠ WARNING Do not set up or use a QuickJack on a surface with 3° of slope or more, as this could lead to personal injury or death if a raised Vehicle were to fall off the QuickJack. The greater the slope, the more likely the Vehicle will become unbalanced and fall off the QuickJack, which could damage the Vehicle and injure anyone in the area.
Page 17 Unpacking Open the boxes and arrange the QuickJack components where you will be setting them up. ⚠ WARNING Your two QuickJack Frames are similar, but they are interchangeable. Always line up your Frames as parallel to each other as the Lifting Points will allow, with the Lock Bars on the outside , as shown below.
Page 18 Clearances Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown. Vehicle approach must be opposite Power Unit. Do not drive Vehicle on Hydraulic Hoses, Power Unit, or QuickJack Frames. QuickJack™ Portable Car Jack P/N 5900959 — Rev. J1 — Dec. 2018...
Page 19 QuickJack Assembly Kit Many of the items you will be using during initial setup come in the QuickJack Assembly Kit, which is a clear plastic container included in your QuickJack packaging. The QuickJack Assembly Kit includes: • Four female Quick-Connect Fittings (for Long Hydraulic Hoses, both ends of each hose) •...
Page 20 To install a Hydraulic Elbow Fitting: 1. Remove the shipping plug from the Hydraulic Cylinder Port using a 6 mm hex key. 2. Get an Hydraulic Elbow Fitting from the QuickJack Assembly Kit; screw the O-ring fitting end into the Hydraulic Cylinder Port.
Page 21 Preparing the Short Hydraulic Hoses Your QuickJack comes with two Short Hydraulic Hoses: • Female end. Attach directly to the Hydraulic Elbow Fitting on the Hydraulic Cylinder. You do not need to add a fitting to this end of the Short Hydraulic Hose.
Page 22 3. Attach one male Quick-Connect Fitting from the QuickJack Assembly Kit to the male threaded fitting end of the Short Hydraulic Hose; tighten to 23 to 25 lbf-ft / 31 to 34 N-m. To tighten, use one wrench to hold the Male threaded end in place and a second wrench on the Male Quick-Connect Fitting.
Page 23 Hydraulic Hoses from the Power Unit for storage or to get the Power Unit out of the way if the QuickJack Frames are engaged on a Locking Position. Quick-Connect Fittings have a lock ball that lets you lock a connection.
Page 24 QuickJack will not work correctly and you could damage the hose and/or cause the Vehicle on the QuickJack to become unstable. The following drawing is a side view of a QuickJack with the Short Hydraulic Hose being routed under the QuickJack Frame sections.
Page 25 Wrap the Thread Seal Tape in the same direction you will be turning the fittings. 3. Take all four female Quick-Connect Fittings from the QuickJack Assembly Kit. 4. Connect the female Quick-Connect Fittings to the male threaded connectors on both ends of both Long Hydraulic Hoses;...
Page 26 Pressurizing the Air Cylinders The Air Cylinders (one on each QuickJack Frame) need to be pressurized before you can use your QuickJack. Air Cylinders help push the QuickJack Frames down. Note that the valve stems on the Air Cylinders are installed at the factory.
Page 27 Based on the combined length of the Short and Long Hydraulic Hoses, your Power Unit should be about 10 to 12 feet away from your QuickJack Frames and out of the way of the Vehicles you will be driving on to and off of the QuickJack.
Page 28 Refer to the manufacturer’s information tag on your Power Unit for current and wattage information for your specific unit. Power Sources for VAC Power Units If you are using a 110 or 220/240 VAC Power Unit with your QuickJack, connect it to an appropriate power source. 110 VAC Power Unit Drawing not necessarily to scale.
Page 29 Power Sources for 12 VDC Power Units If you are using a 12 VDC Power Unit with your QuickJack, you can connect it to a Vehicle battery. Refer to Using the 12 VDC Power Unit for usage information. 12 VDC Power Unit Drawing not necessarily to scale.
Page 30 Automatic Transmission Fluid. The fluid level should be approximately .5 inch (12 mm) below the Fill Hole when the QuickJack is fully lowered. Note that the fluid level drops some after you start using the QuickJack; this is because some fluid stays in the Hydraulic Hoses.
Page 31 If you have not done so already, connect all of the Hydraulic Hoses: • Short Hydraulic Hoses. Connect to the Hydraulic Cylinders on the QuickJack Frames on one end and to the Long Hydraulic Hoses on the other end. •...
Page 32 The fluid level should be approximately .5 inch (12 mm) below the fill hole. Important: If you do not put enough Hydraulic Fluid in the reservoir, the QuickJack may start to rise but will slow and then stop when the reservoir is out of fluid. To fix this, lower the QuickJack Frames back down to the ground and then add additional fluid to the reservoir.
Page 33 7. Press Up on the Pendant Control for a couple of seconds. After a few seconds, the QuickJack Frames will start moving up. As this is the first use, it takes a couple of seconds for the Hydraulic Hoses to fill with fluid.
Page 34: Operation
• Check for safety. Make sure everyone who is going to be walking near the QuickJack is aware When raising a Vehicle, always of its presence and takes appropriate safety measures. leave the QuickJack engaged on a locking position .
Page 35 About Lift Blocks When raising a Vehicle with your QuickJack, the Vehicle should not touch the QuickJack Frames. Instead, they should touch the Lift Blocks that are sitting in the QuickJack’s Receiver Trays. There are three types of Lift Blocks available: •...
Page 36 Vehicle. • Do not try to raise a load at no net rise. Your QuickJack requires some space between the ground and your Vehicle to build up enough pressure to raise a load. It cannot raise a full load from a completely flat starting position, as shown below.
Page 37 Vehicle on different sides and between the wheels. If the distance between the wheels is not long enough to accommodate the length of the QuickJack Frames, turn the Frames and push one end under the Vehicle first, then the other end. Quick Frame Handles are typically not required. Make sure to drive on the QuickJack’s Hydraulic Hoses.
Page 38 QuickJack Frames have two locking positions, called First Locking Position and Top Locking Position. When you raise the QuickJack Frames, always engage (lock) the Frames on either the First Locking Position or the Top Locking Position, or lower them back down to the ground.
Page 39 15. To engage the QuickJack on the First Locking Position, press Down to lower the Frames until they lock. 16. To engage the QuickJack on the Top Locking Position, press Up until you go just past the Top Locking Position.
Page 40 19. Visually check to make sure both QuickJack Frames are engaged on the same locking position. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown. Shows Release Cam and Lock Bar in Locked Position. ⚠ Before doing anything else (like starting work on the Vehicle or leaving the area),...
Page 41 Lowering the Frames from the First Locking Position Lowering the QuickJack’s Frames from the First Locking Position is different from lowering them from the Top Locking Position, so it is described separately. ⚠ WARNING When lowering QuickJack Frames, make sure the Lock Bar and the Release Cam stay in their Lock Channel.
Page 42 3. Remove the QuickJack Frames from underneath the Vehicle; you may want to use the Quick Frame Handles. 4. Move the Vehicle, if desired. Do not drive on the QuickJack Frames or the Hydraulic Hoses. QuickJack™ Portable Car Jack P/N 5900959 — Rev. J1 — Dec. 2018...
Page 43 Frames are on the ground; this ensures that as much Hydraulic Fluid as possible returns to the Fluid Reservoir. 4. Remove the QuickJack Frames from underneath the Vehicle; you may want to use the Quick Frame Handles. 5. Move the Vehicle, if desired.
Page 44 Using the 12 VDC Power Unit The 12 VDC Power Unit lets you power your QuickJack using a Vehicle Battery and a pair of Jumper Cables, giving you the flexibility to use your QuickJack in a wide variety of locations.
Page 45 Keep the following in mind when operating your QuickJack: • Use it only on a hard, flat surface. Your QuickJack is portable; if you move it to a new location, make sure the new location has a hard, flat surface.
Page 46 Do not stop raising the QuickJack Frames until you have passed the First Locking Position. • Never leave a raised load unless your QuickJack Frames are engaged on a locking position. If you do not want to engage them on a locking position, lower the raised load back down to the ground.
Page 47: Maintenance
• Daily. Keep all QuickJack components clean. • Daily. Make sure the Safety Locks are in good operating condition. Do not use your QuickJack if the Safety Locks are damaged or excessively worn. • Daily. Inspect Lift Blocks for damage or excessive wear. Replace as required.
Page 48 Outdoor installation is prohibited Your QuickJack is portable, however, so if you end up taking it outdoors, remember to protect it from the weather (for example, from falling dirt, rain, sleet, and snow). Here are some additional things to consider if you end up taking your QuickJack outside: •...
Page 49: Troubleshooting
Jack makes odd noises Lubricate hinge points using white lithium grease. Frames lower without using Make sure the QuickJack is engaged on a locking position (if it is not, the Pendant Control. the Frames will slowly lower). Air Cylinder is not holding Make sure the valve core inside the valve stem is tightly in place;...
Page 50 Frames at Full Height with No Load The issue is that the QuickJack is designed and engineered to work with the weight of a Vehicle on it. If there is no Vehicle on the Frames at full height, the QuickJack can occasionally get stuck.
Page 51 To bleed a Hydraulic Cylinder: 1. Make sure the QuickJack Frame is flat on the ground, then raise the rear end (the end with the wheels on it) straight up. It may help to brace the end that stays on the ground.
Page 52: Wiring Diagrams
Start Switch Solenoid Coil Valve Coil 208-230 VAC Wiring Diagram Make sure to follow the 208-230 VAC electrical rules for the country in which you are using the unit. QuickJack™ Portable Car Jack P/N 5900959 — Rev. J1 — Dec. 2018...
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The ALI Store is your trusted source for workplace safety! Visit today and get the training and materials you need to work safely: http://www.autolift.org/ali-store/. QuickJack™ Portable Car Jack P/N 5900959 — Rev. J1 — Dec. 2018...
Page 77: Maintenance Log
Maintenance Log QuickJack™ Portable Car Jack P/N 5900959 — Rev. J1 — Dec. 2018...
Page 78: Ce Documentation
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Page 79 Description of Equipment Quickjack dual platform portable scissor vehicle lift BL-3500SLX 1588 kg (3500 lb) capacity serial numbers 06581-00001-00000 to 99999-99999-99999 BL-5000SLX 2268 kg (5000 lb) capacity serial numbers 06581-00001-00000 to 99999-99999-99999 BL-7000SLX 3175 kg (7000 lb) capacity serial numbers 06581-00001-00000 to 99999-99999-99999...

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