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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual Scissor Alignment Lift Model SX14 & SX14R 14,000 lbs. Capacity 7,000 UNWAY 2311 South Park Rd Louisville, Kentucky 40219 Email:sales@challengerlifts.com site:www.challengerlifts.com Office: 800-648-5438 / 502-625-0700 Fax: 502-587-1933 IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING or OPERATING LIFT...
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Symbols used in the Manual The signage (ISO) indicated below is used within this manual to focus attention on those operations that must be performed carefully in order to guarantee safety during installation. Indicates that, when performing the operation, GENERAL great care must be taken to prevent the onset of DANGER events that could cause serious injury or damage.
IMPROPER USE DO NOT PERFORM upstroke or downstroke operations with the rolling jack raised. NEVER remove the wheel stop or the pivoting entrance ramp/union. They prevent the vehicle from coming off the platform. NEVER lift vehicles using equipment other than that approved by the manufacturer NEVER lift vehicles that are only partially on the lift...
SAFETY FEATURES SAFETY DEVICE COMPOSED OF POSITION IN THE EVENT OF ... EFFECT ON MAIN LIFT Leakage in the hydraulic In both hydraulic cylinders of LOCKING DEVICE Mechanical lock circuit or failure of a Unintended descent is restricted to a maximum of 100 mm. the 2 scissor assemblies component PLATFORM...
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LABELS AND SAFETY DECALS The labels must be readable and permanently attached to the equipment. The labels that will be furnished with the equipment, together with their relevant positions, listed here below: N. LABEL DESCRIPTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK OF EXPLOSION FUSE ALI GOLD LABEL NOTICE...
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PERATION OMMANDS SYSTEM MAIN SWITCH: Provides power to controls when turned “ON” UP BUTTON: Lift rises when pressed continuously. LOCK BUTTON:: When lift is above the first lock position, the lift will lower to the nearest mechanical lock position when pressed. DOWN BUTTON: By continuously pressing the DN button, the lift: a) Rises for 3-4 seconds to clear the mechanical locks.
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Do this for your own protection. LOORING Challenger Lifts NOTIFY AT ONCE if any Be certain you have the proper concrete floor hidden loss or damage is discovered after receipt.
Layout the service bay according to the Repeat for other platform assembly and architect’s plans or owners instructions (see remove any remaining banding/packaging. Fig. 1) . Failure to install in this orientation Remove all electrical/hydraulic/air lines can result in personal and property damage. from under platforms and route to the Be certain that the proper conditions exist, control console.
Ensure power to supply wiring is OFF before making following connections. Description Line Power supply to console shall be a suitable LOCKS electrical source as shown in the Fig. 13 - ROLLING JACKS 10mm Electrical Wiring Diagram. For single phase console, connect the electrical supply to the SLIP PLATES back side of the Disconnect Switch, Refer...
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LEEDING YNCHRONIZING After adding fluid to the reservoir, turn Power on and ensure the Main Switch is turned to the “ON” position. Ensure air supply is connected and T-fitting on runway is plugged or connected to the rolling jacks with the airline kit. NOTE: The UP, DOWN, LOCK, and PHOTOCELL OVERRIDE switches are “momentary”, so the function only remains...
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With all bases properly adjusted and EVELING adequately supported with shims or grout, Ensure platforms are square with one proceed with ANCHORING. another and arranged as shown in Fig. 1 and base plates are spaced according to Once anchored, lower lift and use the Fig.
WNER PERATOR HECKLIST The Owner/Employer shall display the lift manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM 93 - Demonstrate the operation of the lift to the 1, ALI Lifting it Right safety manual; ALI/ST-90 ALI owner/operator and review correct and safe Safety Tips card; ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American lifting procedures using the Lifting It Right National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety booklet as a guide.
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HOTOCELL GREEN LED: ON NORMAL STATUS YELLOW LED: ON GREEN LED: ON STOP STATUS YELLOW LED: OFF REFLECTOR Place an object above reflector and move downwards check when the YELLOW LED is switched off. ...
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AFETY TANDARDS FOR AINTENANCE Before starting the maintenance and inspection procedures, always perform the following operations: Always wear adequate clothing and accident-prevention equipment during the various phases of maintenance. In particular: Overalls with snug-fitting cuffs Goggles/safety glasses Gloves Helmet Dust mask Safety Harness Safety shoes Always use equipment that is in good condition...
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OIL CHANGE ESSO OSO H 46 Periodically check the electrical safety devices and report any faults to the Challenger Lifts Technical Support. -To avoid personal injury, permit only qualified personnel to perform maintenance on this equipment. Maintenance personnel should follow lockout/tagout instructions per ANSI Z244.1.
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UBRICATION OINTS (repeat symmetrically on both sides of the lift)
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LUBRICANT: I NFORMATION AND WARNINGS First aid • Ingestion: contact the nearest emergency center and provide all information on the type of oil ingested Disposal of used oil Inhalation: in the case of exposure to high concentrations of • fumes or oil vapors, bring the wounded outside and contact Do not pour used oil into the sewers, ditches or bodies of water.
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ANUAL OWERING Operations to be performed to lower raised platform in the event of loss of power to equipment: Using pump handle, pump until the mechanical locks are no longer engaged. Activate Lock Release using the dedicated manual valve on solenoid valve EV2 (turn screw 90°).
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ROUBLESHOOTING PERATIONS WHAT HAPPENS WHERE CHECK a.1. line fuse blown. a. FUSES a.2. 24-volt fuse blown. b. THERMAL RELAY b.1. thermal relay tripped, reset. The lift does not rise and c. TRANSFORMER c.1. transformer failure, does not emit 24 volt. the motor does not start d.
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1371170000 Turn Knob, Red Replace all worn, damaged, or broken parts with parts approved by Challenger Lifts Inc. or with parts meeting Challenger Lifts Inc. specifications. Contact your local Challenger Lifts Parts Distributor for pricing and availability. (Call Challenger Lifts Inc. (502) 625-0700 for the Parts Distributor in your area)
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1175010008 Straight Fitting Replace all worn, damaged, or broken parts with parts approved by Challenger Lifts Inc. or with parts meeting Challenger Lifts Inc. specifications. Contact your local Challenger Lifts Parts Distributor for pricing and availability. (Call Challenger Lifts Inc. (502) 625-0700 for the Parts Distributor in your area)
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1201404810 Long Hydraulic Hose, 236” Replace all worn, damaged, or broken parts with parts approved by Challenger Lifts Inc. or with parts meeting Challenger Lifts Inc. specifications. Contact your local Challenger Lifts Parts Distributor for pricing and availability. (Call Challenger Lifts Inc. (502) 625-0700 for the Parts Distributor in your area)
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484985 ¼” x 1 ½” Drive Anchor Replace all worn, damaged, or broken parts with parts approved by Challenger Lifts Inc. or with parts meeting Challenger Lifts Inc. specifications. Contact your local Challenger Lifts Parts Distributor for pricing and availability.
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1071500004 50mm Snap Ring Replace all worn, damaged, or broken parts with parts approved by Challenger Lifts Inc. or with parts meeting Challenger Lifts Inc. specifications. Contact your local Challenger Lifts Parts Distributor for pricing and availability. (Call Challenger Lifts Inc. (502) 625-0700 for the Parts Distributor in your area)
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1071140003 14mm Snap Ring Replace all worn, damaged, or broken parts with parts approved by Challenger Lifts Inc. or with parts meeting Challenger Lifts Inc. specifications. Contact your local Challenger Lifts Parts Distributor for pricing and availability. (Call Challenger Lifts Inc. (502) 625-0700 for the Parts Distributor in your area)
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1141050000 Greasing nipple Replace all worn, damaged, or broken parts with parts approved by Challenger Lifts Inc. or with parts meeting Challenger Lifts Inc. specifications. Contact your local Challenger Lifts Parts Distributor for pricing and availability. (Call Challenger Lifts Inc. (502) 625-0700 for the Parts Distributor in your area)