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2-POST MODEL # EELR326A INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL READ and SAVE THIS Snap-On Tools Corporation INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-800-268-7959 MAR 2003 6-1640...
1 SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When using this lift, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following. Read all instructions in this manual and on the lift. Inspect lift daily. Do not operate if it malfunctions or problems have been encountered.
3 CONTENTS The complete lift is contained in two (2) packages: 1. The main structural components are packed in a steel frame. 2. The remaining parts are packed in an accessory box. Main Structural Components includes: 1pc. Power side tower and carriage assembly 1pc.
4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT: It is the user’s responsibility to provide a satisfactory installation area for the lift. Lifts should only be installed on level concrete floors with a minimum thickness of five (5) inches or 130 mm. Concrete must have a minimum strength of 4000 psi or 30 MPa and should be aged thirty (30) days prior to installation.
5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS When the lift arrives on site, please read the owner’s manual and check for any freight damages. Also, check the contents to make sure no parts are missing before starting installation. Gather all the tools listed and make sure the installation instructions are fully understood before commencing installation.
SAFETY SHUT-OFF BAR INSTALLATION Note: The safety shut off will disconnect the power to the power pack when an obstruction touches the padded bar or the carriages reach their maximum extension. The safety shut off switch is factory pre-wired. Refer to Figure 4 and 5. Note: This procedure can be done on the floor.
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Figure 4 – Safety Shut-Off Bar Installation Figure 5 – Safety Shut-Off Bar (Power Side)
TOWER POSITIONING AND SETUP Locate the power side and slave side tower to the relative position as shown on Figure 3. Double check all dimensions. Using a step ladder, install the crossmember. Raise and place the crossmember mounting hooks over the top of the tower. Install and tighten the crossmember using four (4) 1/2”-13UNC x 1½”LG.
POWER PACK INSTALLATION Remove the red plastic cap located at the rear of the power pack, and install the 90° fitting (page 25, item 18) located in the hardware kit. Bolt power pack to the mounting bracket on the power side tower using four (4) 5/16”-18UNC x 1”LG.
UP CONTROL MICROSWITCH BUTTON SHUT-OFF (NORMALLY OPEN) (NORMALLY CLOSED DURING OPERATION) 230 VOLTS AC SINGLE PHASE POWER SUPPLY Figure 8 – Electrical Diagram HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION Refer to Figure 9 and 10, and the Hydraulic System Parts List on page 26 Note: Save hydraulic caps and plugs for future use.
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Connect the power side end to the bulkhead fitting (item 1) attached to the hydraulic line (item 30). TIGHTEN ALL HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS. Caution: Over tightening could cause the flare seal to break. Remove filler cap from power pack, and fill reservoir with 3.5 Gal. (13.2 L) of ISO32 hydraulic oil (10 weight hydraulic oil).
SAFETY RELEASE CABLE ROUTING AND ADJUSTMENT The mechanical safety automatically engages. To release the mechanical safety, you must first raise the lift approximately 2”, then pull the safety release lever down. This disengages the power side safety dog and activates the safety cable to release the slave side safety dog.
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Guide the cable up under the large pulley towards the end of the safety dog. Remove the 3/8” x 1 ½” shoulder bolt from the safety dog. Feed the shoulder bolt through the collar of the safety release cable and then replace the shoulder bolt securely to the safety dog.
5.10 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING AND LEVELING PROCEDURE 1. Ensure that both carriages are fully lowered. 2. Remove the bleeder cap from the “T” fitting at the bottom of the slave side cylinder. 3. Attach a 15ft. clear bleeding hose to the same fitting, and place the open end of the hose into the power pack’s reservoir’s filler neck or in a container in which the oil came in for reuse.
5.11 HYDRAULIC ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Important! Should your lift come out of synchronization, i.e. one carriage is higher than the other, it is necessary to level the lift hydraulically. When slave side is higher than the power side: 1. Lower lift on to the first safety on the power side. 2.
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Figure 13 – Crossmember Leveling Figure 14 – Tower Leveling Figure 15 – Shim Placement Figure 16 – Anchor Installation Refer to Bay Layout (Figure 3) to ensure that the column is still in the proper position. Using a rotary hammer drill with a ¾” masonry drill bit, drill holes in the floor on the high side column using the tower baseplate as a template.
Reconfirm that the column is level front to rear and side to side (Figure 14). Add or remove shims as required. Torque all anchor bolts to 150 ft-lbs. (203 Nm), continually checking that the column is level as you proceed. If anchor bolts do not tighten to 150 ft-lbs. OR project more than 1 ¾”...
5.14 ARM RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT The arm restraint are designed to automatically engage when the lift is raised and disengage when the lift is fully lowered. The arm restraint can be adjusted by turning the arm restraint bolt (Figure 17). Figure 17 – Arm Restraint Adjustment 6 LIFT MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read operating and safety manuals before using any lift...
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Raise and lower the lift at the beginning of each shift, without a vehicle on, to verify the lift is leveled and operating properly. Perform hydraulic leveling procedure when the lift is out of level. WEEKLY: Check and adjust hydraulic level EVERY TWO MONTHS: Clean and re-grease slide block channels inside of both columns Grease arm pins...
hydraulic system has not been inspected or maintained as recommended. This is a safety back-up system. If you are unclear call your local representative immediately. SAFETY AWARENESS - AUTOMOTIVE LIFT INSTITUTE (ALI)
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PARTS LIST ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION PART # ELBOW BULKHEAD 90°, 3/8”JIC-3/8”JIC 6-0012 CAP, 3/8”JIC 6-0021 UNION, 3/8”JIC MALE 6-0286 TEE, 3/8” SWIVEL NUT JIC MALE 6-0284 LOCKWASHER, 1/4” I.D. 6-0056 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ASS’Y, RS 3-0735 POWER PACK (8K) 6-1956 POWER PACK (9K) 6-1957...
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