Norco 78100 Setup, Operating, Maintenance Instructions

MODELS 78100 1000 LB. CAPACITY & 78108 1250 LB. CAPACITY ENGINE STANDS
SETUP • OPERATING • MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Revision letters (A, B, C, D etc.) after model numbers have been omitted as they do not affect the setup,
operating and maintenance instructions of a particular jack unless otherwise noted.

IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING

BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE, READ THIS MANUAL
COMPLETELY AND THOROUGHLY,
OPERATING PROCEDURES,
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN SERIOUS OR FATAL
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The use of portable automotive lifting devices is subject to certain
hazards that cannot be prevented by mechanical means, but
only by the exercise of intelligence, care, and common sense. It
is therefore essential to have owners and personnel involved in
the use and operation of equipment who are careful, competent,
trained, and qualified in the safe operation of the equipment and
its proper use. Examples of hazards are dropping, tipping, or
slipping of motor vehicles or their components caused primarily by
improperly securing loads, overloading, off-centered loads, use on
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Inspect the engine stand before each use. Do not use the
engine stand if it is damaged, altered, modified, in poor
condition, or has loose or missing hardware or components.
Take corrective action before using the engine stand.
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Do not use the engine stand beyond its rated capacity. The
engine weight is determined at a point where the center of the
engine is located not more than 18" from the mounting plate.
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Use only on a hard level surface.
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Wear approved eye protection.
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Assure load is centered and secured to mounting attachments.
Consult the engine manufacturer for the proper mounting hole
locations.
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Use grade 5 bolts or better to mount adapters to engines and to
secure adapter components together.
PROFESSIONAL LIFTING EQUIPMENT
UNDERSTAND
SAFETY WARNINGS AND
WARNING
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other than hard level surfaces, and using equipment for a purpose
ITS
for which it was not designed.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read
this manual prior to using this device. It is also the responsibility of
the device owner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient
location for all to see and read. If the manual is lost or not legible,
contact Norco Industries, Inc. for a free replacement. If the operator
is not fluent in English, the product and safety instructions shall be
read to and discussed with the operator in the operator's native
language by the purchaser/ owner or his designee, making sure
that the operator comprehends its contents.
This product is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. For details
see the back cover of Norco's product catalog.
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Threaded holes in adapters and engine blocks must be clean
and not damaged to insure thread engagement. A bolt thread
engagement must be equal to 1-1/2 times the bolt thread
diameter in order to maintain strength requirements.
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Lock the mounting head assembly rotating mechanism by
tightening the two hexagonal head bolts on top of the stand's
upright tube before applying a load.
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Off-center loads may make the load and handle rotate in
either direction when the rotational locking devise is released.
Release the rotational locking devise slowly and carefully by
backing off the hexagonal head bolts on top of the stand's
upright tube one at a time.
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Keep body from underneath engine when being lifted or suspended.
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No alterations should be made to this product.
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Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by Norco shall be used.

WARRANTY