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BendPak GrandPrix GP-7 Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
Manual P/N 5900209 — Manual Revision D3 — February 2020
Models:
• GP-7
• GP-7LC
• GP-7LCS
Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China.
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1645 Lemonwood Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060 USA
Toll Free: (800) 253-2363
Telephone: (805) 933-9970
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  • Page 1 Manual P/N 5900209 — Manual Revision D3 — February 2020 Models: • GP-7 • GP-7LC • GP-7LCS Model GP-7 shown. Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China. ⚠ of this manual before using this entire Read the contents product.
  • Page 2 Copyright. Copyright © 2020 by BendPak Inc. All rights reserved. You may make copies of this document if you agree that: you will give full attribution to BendPak Inc., you will not make changes to the content, you do not gain any rights to this content, and you will not use the copies for commercial purposes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Technical support and service is available from your dealer, on the Web at bendpak.com/support, by email at techsupport@bendpak.com, or by phone at (800) 253-2363, extension 196. You may also contact BendPak for parts replacement information (please have the model and serial number of your unit available) at (800) 253-2363, extension 191.

  • Page 4: Shipping Information

    Make a visual inspection of the product before using it. Do not use the product if you find any missing or damaged parts. Instead, contact an authorized repair facility, your distributor, or BendPak at (805) 933-9970 or techsupport@bendpak.com. thorough •...
  • Page 5 • Use of the equipment for purposes other than those described in this manual. • Modifications to the equipment without prior, written permission from BendPak Inc. • Injury or death caused by modifying, disabling, overriding, or removing safety features. •...

  • Page 6: Faq

    Frequently Asked Questions Question: What kinds of Vehicles can I Lift on my GP-7 Series Lift? Answer: Cars, light trucks, and SUVs; up to 7,000 lbs (3,175 kg) each. Q: How long will it take to raise or lower my Vehicle? A: About 45 seconds, depending on what locking position you use.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications GrandPrix Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900209 — Rev. D3 — Feb. 2020...
  • Page 8 Model GP-7LCS GP-7LC GP-7 Lifting capacity 7,000 lbs / 3,175 kg A – Rise 54" / 1,372 mm 64" / 1,626 mm 74" / 1,880 mm B – Rise + pad 58" / 1,473 mm 68" / 1,727 mm 78" / 1,981 mm C –...

  • Page 9: Components

    Components GP-7 Series Lift components include: • Powerside Post. The Powerside Post holds the Power Unit, the Safety Lock Release Handle, the Lowering Handle, and the Power Disconnect Switch. The Powerside Post must go under the Cylinder end of the Top Trough. •...
  • Page 10 View is from rear of the Lift, looking towards the front. Model GP-7 shown. Not all components shown. GrandPrix Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900209 — Rev. D3 — Feb. 2020...

  • Page 11: Installation Checklist

    Installation Checklist Following are the steps needed to install a GP-7 Series Lift; perform them in this order. ☐ 1. Review the installation Safety Rules. ☐ 2. Plan for Electrical work. ☐ 3. Make sure you have the necessary Tools. ☐...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation The installation process includes multiple steps. Perform them in the order listed. Safety Rules When installing the Lift, your safety depends on proper training and thoughtful operation. ⚠ WARNING Do not install this equipment unless you have automotive Lift installation training. Always use proper Lifting tools, such as a forklift or crane, to raise heavy components.
  • Page 13 Make sure the concrete is at least 4.25 inches thick, 3,000 PSI, and cured for at least 28 days. ⚠ CAUTION BendPak Lifts are supplied with installation instructions and concrete anchors that meet the criteria set by the American National Standard “Automotive Lifts – Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation”, ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011.
  • Page 14 Clearances GrandPrix Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900209 — Rev. D3 — Feb. 2020...
  • Page 15 Installation Orientation To determine the front of your Lift, drive a Vehicle in straight (do not back it in) and stop. The front of the Lift is where the front of the Vehicle is. The approach is the direction you drive a Vehicle onto the Lift. Generally the approach is from the rear of the Lift towards the front of the Lift.
  • Page 16 To identify the Powerside Post and the Offside Post, look at the tops of the Lift Heads in each of the Posts: • Powerside Post. The Lift Head with widely spaced holes is the Powerside Post. The Powerside Post must go under the Cylinder End of the Top Trough. •...
  • Page 17 Checking the Safety Spring Before standing up the Posts of the Lift, check to make sure the Safety Spring has not been knocked out of place during transport. The Safety Spring should be in position, as shown below. Post removed for clarity. Not all components shown. To determine whether or not the Safety Spring is in place, either slide the Lift Head up so that it comes out of the Post enough so that you can see the Safety Spring and verify it is in place or take a flashlight and shine it down through the Post to visually verify that the Safety Spring is in place.
  • Page 18 Installing the Post Straps You may want to install the Post Straps on their Posts prior to standing them up. It is not required, but if you install them after standing up the Posts, you will need a ladder to reach them. welded plate Important: The Post Strap with the...
  • Page 19 Putting in Chalk Line Guides Based on the specifications for your Lift, create Chalk Line Guides on the ground for the two posts prior to moving them into position. for your Lift model Use the Width Overall value in Specifications to determine where to place the Chalk Line Guides.
  • Page 20 About Embedment Anchor Bolts (also called Wedge Anchors) get their holding strength from how far down into the Hole the Anchor Bolt is installed (called embedment) and how forcefully the Expansion Sleeve presses into the Concrete (based on how much torque is applied). To get enough embedment, you have to understand Effective Embedment, which means the location in the Hole where the Expansion Sleeve presses into the Concrete.
  • Page 21 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 22 ¾ inch diameter Anchor Bolt, for example, use a ¾ inch diameter drill bit. 5. Vacuum each hole clean. BendPak recommends using a vacuum to get the hole very clean. You can also use a wire brush, hand pump, or compressed air;...
  • Page 23 Once past the hole in the Base Plate, the Anchor Bolt eventually stops going down into the hole as the Expansion Sleeve contacts the sides of the hole; this is normal. 7. Hammer or mallet the Anchor Bolt the rest of the way down into the hole. Stop when the Washer is snug against the Base Plate.
  • Page 24 About the Lifting Cables ⚠ CAUTION We strongly recommend wearing gloves while handling the Lifting Cables. GP-7 Series Lifts use four Lifting Cables: two Long Cables and two Short Cables. The following two different types of ends drawing shows the on these cables.
  • Page 25 The following drawing is a top view of the components of the Top Trough. Not every component is shown, just the components relevant to installing the Lift. The Offside Post is on the left, the Powerside Post is on the right. Preparing the Top Trough The Top Trough goes between the two posts at the top of the Lift.
  • Page 26 This drawing is looking down on the Top Trough from above. BendPak recommends installing the two Short Cables (which go on the inner sheaves) first, then proceed to the two longer cables (which go on the outer sheaves). You can do it any way you want, but these instructions go in that order.
  • Page 27 The following drawing is a side view of how the Long Cables get routed over the sheaves on the Offside end of the Top Trough. 7. Once the Button End is in place, route each Long Cable like this: • Under the bottom of the Cylinder side sheave and then over the top of it.
  • Page 28 8. Secure the cables with the top of the Tie Plate using a flat head and hex head bolts. The following drawing shows how the Button ends and cables should appear just after you secure the top of the Tie Plate into position. Important: Make sure the cables are carefully aligned in their sheaves;...
  • Page 29 To route the Safety Cable: 1. Locate the Safety Cable. The Safety Cable is a long, thin steel cable with a loop on one end; the other end does not have a loop. The loop end of the Safety Cable connects to the safety mechanism on the Offside Post; the ends are not interchangeable.
  • Page 30 Connecting the Hydraulic Cables The Hydraulic Cables connect to ports on the Hydraulic Cylinder on one end and to the Hydraulic Lines on the other end. Together, the Hydraulic Cables and Hydraulic Lines move hydraulic power to and from the Hydraulic Cylinder. The two Hydraulic Cables are: •...
  • Page 31 Installing the Top Trough The Top Trough holds the Hydraulic Cylinder and the Lifting Cables. It also supports the Trip Stop Tube underneath it. ⚠ CAUTION Watch out for the already-installed cabling. Make sure they do not get in the way as you move the Top Trough into position.
  • Page 32 Power Unit, raise it out of the way. ⚠ BendPak recommends using a Lifting device to raise the Lift Head; a forklift, for WARNING example. Lift Heads are heavy. If you attempt to raise a Lift Head yourself, you could injure yourself and potentially damage the product.
  • Page 33 Installing the Safety Assemblies and the Safety Cable Each GP-7 Lift has two Safety Assemblies: one on the Powerside Post (above the Power Unit) and the other on the Offside Post. The two Safety Assemblies work together to take the load off the Hydraulic Cylinder and the Lifting cables once the Lift has reached the desired working height.
  • Page 34 To install the two Safety Assemblies: with 1. For the Powerside Post, locate the Safety Assembly the Safety Lock Release Handle, a safety clevis pin, two springs, and one cotter pin (sometimes called a hairpin). 2. Put one of the springs next to the head of the safety clevis pin, then insert the safety clevis pin, from the left, through the hole in the left welded plate, then through the Safety Assembly, and then through the right welded plate.
  • Page 35 The Safety Cable connects the two Safety Assemblies together. Note: The Safety Cable should have been installed earlier. The following procedure describes how to hook up the Safety Cable on the Offside Post and on the Powerside Post. To connect the Safety Cable: 1.
  • Page 36 7. Pull the straight end of the Safety Cable out to the front of the Powerside Post underneath the Safety Sheave; make sure the Safety Cable is seated correctly in the Safety Sheave. 8. Put the straight end of the Safety Cable over the front of the Welded Pin and into the hole in the Welded Pin with Threads, between the two nuts.
  • Page 37 Installing the Trip Stop Tube The Trip Stop Tube is installed on the underside of the Top Trough. The Trip-Stop Tube stops upward movement of the Lift; if you are raising a Vehicle and it hits the Trip- Stop Tube, the Lift immediately stops moving up. To install the Trip Stop Tube: 1.
  • Page 38 Installing the Microswitch and the Microswitch Cable The Microswitch is the mechanism by which the Trip Stop Tube stops the Lift, if necessary. To install the Microswitch Cable and the Microswitch: 1. Install the Microswitch Assembly on the right side of the Powerside Safety Assembly using two button head screws.
  • Page 39 Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings on the Lift, making your new Lift inoperable. Your Lift is shipped with clean components; however, BendPak strongly recommends that you take secondary precautions and clean all Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings prior to making connections. It is better and less costly to take these extra steps now so that you do not need to take your Lift out of service later to fix issues that could have been prevented.
  • Page 40 Installing Hydraulic Lines The two metal Hydraulic Lines run along the outside of the Powerside Post. They connect to ports on the Power Unit on one end and to the flexible Hydraulic Hoses (in the Top Trough) on the other end. The two flexible Hydraulic Hoses were connected to the Hydraulic Cylinder earlier in the installation.
  • Page 41 2. Remove the plastic plugs from the appropriate ports on the Power Unit: the Hydraulic Return port rear front (left connector) and the Hydraulic Power Out port (right connector). 3. For the Hydraulic Return port, install a 90° hydraulic fitting. Connect that 90° fitting to the fitting on the bottom of the Hydraulic Return Line.
  • Page 42 Connecting the Lifting Cables The threaded ends of the Lifting Cables, which were installed in the Top Trough earlier in the installation, connect to the Lift Heads inside the Offside and Powerside Posts; two Lifting Cables per Post. To connect the Lifting Cables: 1.
  • Page 43 3. For the Offside Post, repeat the same process, except the holes adjacent to the Retainer on the top of the Lift Heads are narrowly spaced, compared to the holes on the Powerside Post. 4. Place one M18 washer and M18 Nyloc nut on the threaded cable end; tighten the nuts until taut, making sure both cables have equal tension.
  • Page 44 Installing the Safety Covers There are two Safety Covers, one for each Safety Assembly. Refer to Installing the Safety Assemblies and the Safety Cable for more information about Safety Assemblies. The Safety Covers are interchangeable: • The Offside Post Safety Cover can be installed in either orientation. •...
  • Page 45 Make sure an Angled Arm Spacer is in place on top of each Angled Lift Arm; they are not necessary for Straight Lift Arms. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each of the other Lift Arms. ⚠ DANGER The gears must be positioned and adjusted properly. Confirm proper gear engagement prior to operation of the Lift.
  • Page 46 6. Tighten the Gear Ring bolts. 7. Verify the operation of the Arm restraints by pulling up on the Key Ring of the Arm Restraint Pin. Pivot the arms back and forth and test the operation of the Arm Restraint Pin in various positions. Make sure the Lift Arms do not move when a force of approximately 100 pounds or less is applied laterally to the fully extended arms.
  • Page 47 Contact the Electrician As mentioned previously, there are certain installation tasks that require a certified Electrician. ⚠ must DANGER All wiring be performed by a licensed, certified Electrician. If someone who is not a certified Electrician attempts these tasks, they could damage the Lift or be electrocuted, resulting in serious injury or even death.
  • Page 48 Connect and Prepare the Power Unit There are several things you need to do to get your Power Unit ready for normal operation: • Attach the Power Unit to the Powerside Post. Should already be done, described in Installing the Power Unit.
  • Page 49 3. Wire the Microswitch to the incoming power source per the following drawing. GrandPrix Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900209 — Rev. D3 — Feb. 2020...
  • Page 50 Add Hydraulic Fluid The Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir on the Power Unit must be filled with Hydraulic Fluid or automatic When you receive the Lift, the transmission fluid before you begin normal operation of the Lift. fluid reservoir is empty. The Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir holds approximately ~3.7 gallons / ~14 liters. The Power Unit will not work correctly until the reservoir is filled with approved Hydraulic Fluid.
  • Page 51 High running amps that exceed the motor’s full load amps (FLA) rating may result in permanent damage to the motor. BendPak strongly recommends you exceed the rated duty cycle of the GP-7 Series Lift motor. GrandPrix Two-Post Lifts...
  • Page 52 Final Leveling Before operating your Lift, you need to make sure that both the Lift posts and the Lift arms are level: must • Lift Posts: The Posts be the same distance apart at the top and at the bottom. To make sure the Posts are level, measure the distance between the two Posts six inches below the Top Trough and one foot off the ground (you will need to move the Lift Arms out of the way).
  • Page 53 Lubricating BendPak recommends lubricating the following locations on the Lift before starting normal operation and on a monthly basis afterwards, to keep your Lift working better and longer: • The four inside corners of both Posts (which is where the Slide Blocks slide) •...
  • Page 54 Perform an Operational Test Before putting your Lift into normal operation, we recommend raising and lowering it several times with a typical Vehicle on the Lift. This will help you get a feel for how to operate the controls and help get any residual air out of the Hydraulic System (sometimes called “bleeding”...
  • Page 55 8. Wait for one minute. The Power Unit is not a constant duty motor; it cannot be run continuously NOTICE 9. Repeat the process, this time raising the Lift, engaging it on a Safety Lock position, taking it off the Safety Lock position, and then lowering it back down to the ground.

  • Page 56: Operation

    Check the Lift. Check the Lift for any missing, heavily worn, or damaged parts. Do not operate the Lift if you find any issues; instead, take it out of service, contact your dealer, email techsupport@bendpak.com or call (800) 253-2363. •...
  • Page 57 Raising the Lift This section describes how to raise a Vehicle on the Lift. ⚠ WARNING: Never raise a Vehicle whose weight exceeds the rated capacity of the Lift. Do not leave the controls until the Lift is engaged on its Safety Locks. To raise a Vehicle: 1.
  • Page 58 8. Check all four Lift Arms again to make sure the Lift Pads are directly under the Lifting Points. If they are not, adjust them so that they are. If necessary, move the Lift all the way back down to the ground and start over.
  • Page 59 Lowering the Lift To lower the Lift, you first raise it a small amount to get it off the Safety Lock, then bring it down. To lower the Lift: 1. Check under and around the Vehicle to make sure the area is clear of all obstructions. If you find any, move them out of the way.
  • Page 60 About Safety Locks Your Lift has 11 Safety Lock positions, spaced every four inches; having multiple Safety Lock positions lets you lock the Lift at the best height for what you want to do. position A Safety Lock is when the Lift is engaged on both of the Lift’s Safety Locks at the same height on both Posts.

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    ⚠ WARNING: Do not operate your Lift if you find maintenance issues; instead, remove it from service, then contact your dealer, visit bendpak.com/support, email techsupport@bendpak.com, or call (800) 253-2363. GrandPrix Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900209 — Rev. D3 — Feb. 2020...
  • Page 62 Wire Rope Inspection and Maintenance Your Lift’s Lifting Cables are made of Wire Rope, which means they are strands of steel twisted into a helix with a diameter greater than 3/8 inch / 9.52 mm. Your Lift’s Wire Rope should be inspected regularly: •...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Lubricate the insides of the four posts using white lithium or axle grease. If you continue to have issues with your Lift, take the Lift out of service, then contact your dealer or BendPak Support at bendpak.com/support, via email at techsupport@bendpak.com, or by phone at (800) 253-2363. GrandPrix Two-Post Lifts...

  • Page 64: Wiring / Hydraulic Schematic

    Wiring and Hydraulic Schematic GrandPrix Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900209 — Rev. D3 — Feb. 2020...

  • Page 65: Parts Diagrams

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