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KAHUNA
OWNERS MANUAL
USERS MANUAL
2009 © Chief Automotive Technologies.

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  • Page 1 KAHUNA OWNERS MANUAL USERS MANUAL 2009 © Chief Automotive Technologies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    KAHUNA Users Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ......................2 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............3 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ................4 INSTALLATION....................5 General Information ..................5 Machine Anchoring ..................5 Installation Test ....................6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................7 Safety Procedures...................7 Daily Pre-Operation Check ................8 Controls ......................9 Operation .......................10 Owner/Employer Responsibilities: ..............12 Lift Lockout/Tagout Procedure ..............13...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    CHIEF'S LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY & LIABILITY Chief Automotive Technologies warrants for one year from date of installation and/or purchase any of its products which do not perform satisfactorily due to defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. Chief’s obligation under this...

  • Page 5: General Safety Instructions

    KAHUNA Users Manual GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This summary describes physical and chemical processes that may cause injury or death to personnel, or damage to equipment if not properly followed. This safety summary includes general safety precautions and instructions that must be understood and applied during operation and maintenance to make sure that personnel safety and protection of equipment is observed.

  • Page 6: General Specifications

    KAHUNA Users Manual GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 7: Installation

    KAHUNA Users Manual INSTALLATION General Information Any freight damage must be noted on the freight bill before signing and reported to the freight carrier with a freight claim established. Identify the components and check for shortages. If shortages are discovered, contact your distributor immediately.

  • Page 8: Installation Test

    KAHUNA Users Manual Installation Test Test the Lift operation by doing the following (requires a vehicle on the lift): Push “up” switch to a position where the vehicle is just leaving the ground. Raise lift only HALF WAY then lower completely at least one dozen times.

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    KAHUNA Users Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety Procedures WARNING Failure to adhere to the following can result in death or injury, or damage to the equipment and vehicle. All personnel will be made aware of this warning and trained in the use and care of the lift.

  • Page 10: Daily Pre-Operation Check

    KAHUNA Users Manual Daily Pre-Operation Check (8-Hours) NOTE: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) require users to inspect lifting equipment at the start of every shift. These and other periodic inspections are the responsibility of the user.

  • Page 11: Controls

    KAHUNA Users Manual Controls...

  • Page 12: Operation

    KAHUNA Users Manual Operation Operate the lift as given in the following paragraphs. Safety label artwork courtesy of Automotive Lift Institute – www.autolift.org...
  • Page 13 KAHUNA Users Manual Safety label artwork courtesy of Automotive Lift Institute – www.autolift.org...

  • Page 14: Owner/Employer Responsibilities

    KAHUNA Users Manual The Owner/Employer: Shall ensure that lift operators are qualified and that they are trained in the safe use and • operation of the lift using the manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM01-1, ALI Lifting it Right safety manual; ALI/ST-90 ALI Safety Tips card; ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance;...

  • Page 15: Lift Lockout/Tagout Procedure

    KAHUNA Users Manual Lift Lockout/Tagout Procedure Purpose This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout of energy that could cause injury to personnel by the operation of lifts in need of repair or being serviced. All employees shall comply with this procedure.
  • Page 16 KAHUNA Users Manual Restoring Equipment to Service Assure the work on the lift is complete and the area is clear of tools, vehicles, and personnel. At this point, the authorized person can remove the lock (or dummy circuit breaker or fuse) &...

  • Page 17: Raising Vehicle

    KAHUNA Users Manual Raising Vehicle Raise the vehicle as follows: Drive vehicle onto the lift and check if the vehicle is placed in appropriate position. Relocate vehicle as required. NOTE: Some vehicles may have the manufacturer's Service Garage Lift Point locations identified by triangle shape marks on it's undercarriage (reference ANSI/SAE J2184-1992).

  • Page 18: Lowering Vehicle

    KAHUNA Users Manual Lowering Vehicle Lower the vehicle by doing the following: Prior to lowering vehicle, walk around the lift and check for any objects that might interfere with the operation of lift such as tools, air hoses, and shop equipment.

  • Page 19: Anchoring Vehicle (Short Stands)

    KAHUNA Users Manual Anchoring Vehicle (Short Stands) Position the vehicle over the lift with the vehicle’s center of gravity centered over the lift. Place the anchoring arms on the deck directly below the desired anchoring points. Position the short anchoring assemblies on the anchoring arms.

  • Page 20: Anchoring Vehicle (Optional Tall Stands & Wheel Stands)

    KAHUNA Users Manual Anchoring Vehicle (Optional Tall Stands & Wheel Stands) Position the vehicle over the lift with the vehicle’s center of gravity centered over the lift. Follow the lift procedures in this manual to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle just high enough to slide the optional wheel stands under each tire.
  • Page 21 KAHUNA Users Manual With the clamp tube pinned in the lowest position, install the optional tall anchoring stands on the anchoring arms. Do not tighten the bolt securing the stand to the arm. Raise the lift until the stands are just below the anchoring points on the vehicle.

  • Page 22: Vector Pulling

    KAHUNA Users Manual Vector Pulling Attaching the Vector Pulling Arm to the Deck The vector pulling arm may be attached anywhere on the outer edge of the deck. The arm pivots with respect to the deck to achieve virtually any pulling angle.
  • Page 23 KAHUNA Users Manual Attach the male quick coupler on the hose from the foot pump to the female quick coupler on the ram making sure they are threaded tight. NOTE: Quick couplers must be fully tightened to allow flow of hydraulic oil to auxiliary ram.

  • Page 24: Pulling Setup Examples

    KAHUNA Users Manual Pulling Setup Examples The drawings show examples of different ways in which vector pulls may be setup. To get different angles, the arm may be pivoted as shown, and/or the arm may be relocated anywhere around the deck. Slight angle adjustments can be made by hooking the chain in one of the outer slots in the end of the pulling arm as shown.

  • Page 25: Foot Pump Assembly

    KAHUNA Users Manual Foot Pump Assembly Assemble the hydraulic pneumatic foot pump as shown in the diagram. Apply Teflon tape to all threads making certain it does not obstruct the flow of hydraulic oil. NOTE: Clean all oil ports of foot pump. Inspect all threads and fittings for wear or damage and replace if needed.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Refer to Parts Manual for detailed exploded views of referenced parts. Contact Chief Automotive with any questions regarding the usage or maintenance of the Kahuna system. Periodic maintenance is to be performed on a daily, weekly, and yearly basis as given in the following paragraphs.

  • Page 27: Chain Maintenance

    Fill pump reservoirs only after all cylinders have been completely retracted. DO NOT overfill pump reservoirs. The hydraulic electric pump for the Kahuna lift system contains 2.9 gallons (11 liters) of hydraulic oil. When refilling or adding oil, fill to within 1” (25 mm) of fill port using SUS 215 viscosity @ 100°...

  • Page 28: Priming The Foot Pump

    KAHUNA Users Manual Priming the Foot Pump Occasionally, it may be necessary to prime the foot pump unit. To do this: Press the release pedal while simultaneously holding down the air intake valve with a flathead screwdriver. The air intake valve is located under the flat portion of the pedal as shown in the above photo.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Bad pump unload valve Contact Chief Automotive service representative for replacement. Bad unload valve coil Check for magnetic field at the coil. Contact Chief Automotive service representative for replacement if necessary. Pneumatic lock release Verify 100 psi air pressure. Check for leaks in the air supply tube cylinder not fully extending.
  • Page 32 P.O. Box 1368 Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1368 Phone: 308/384-9747 Fax: 308/384-8966 www.chiefautomotive.com Chief reserves the right to alter product specifications and/or package components without notice. Form KAHUNAUM (3/09) Part No. 555008...

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