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MTP-9F 9,000 LBS. CAPACITY TWO-POST FLOOR PLATE LIFT INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING YOUR LIFT REV 20150420.SAY02 BD INSPECT YOUR LIFT UPON DELIVERY. NOTE ANY DAMAGE ON DELIVERY RECEIPT.
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase. Your lift is the result of decades of research, testing and development; and represents the most advanced technology on the market. The care with which you maintain and operate your lift will directly affect its overall performance and longevity.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read These Safety Instructions Thoroughly 1. Read and understand all operation & safety warning procedures before operating lift. 2. Keep hands and feet clear. Remove hands and feet from any moving parts. Keep feet clear of lift when lowering. Avoid pinch points. 3.
Shipments must be inspected immediately upon receipt. External damage must be noted on Bill-of-Lading. Concealed damages must be reported to freight company within three days of delivery. Shortages must be reported to Eagle Equipment withi n three days of delivery. (1-800-336-2776)
BASIC STRUCTURE OF PRODUCT This product is a two-post, dual cylinder, chain-over-hydraulic lift which uses steel cables for equalization. The main components are the towers, lifting carriages, swing arms, cylinders, chains, cables and power unit. Arms and carriages have locking mechanisms for simple and safe operation.
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(Fig. 2) NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT ANY PART OR PORTION OF A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN ALL FOUR (4) ARMS AT ANY TIME.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Installation is the Customer’s Responsibility. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure proper installation of this lift. Automotive lifts are pieces of heavy machinery and precision equipment, so their installation is extremely important. In preparing for the installation, it is necessary to procure the correct tools and choose the right site.
INSTALLATION STEP 1 Selecting the Site Your lift requires 220v, 20amp, single phase electrical power. The area of operation should provide the minimum space shown above (Fig. 2). There should be room enough to operate the lift in a safe manner and without restrictions. The area should be kept clean of oil, grease, etc., and clear of clutter.
CONCRETE SPECIFICATIONS LIFT MODEL CONCRETE REQUIREMENT MTP-9F (9,000 lbs.) 4" Minimum Thickness NOTE: All models MUST be installed on 3,000 PSI or greater reinforced concrete; conforming to the minimum requirements shown above. New concrete must be adequately cured for at least 30 days.
STEP 3 Positioning the Posts 1] Determine the approach angle for the lift. Note: It can be helpful to pull a vehicle into the bay prior to installation, to give you a general idea of where you want to place your posts. Mark and use these locations when chalking more specific lines.
STEP 4 Securing the Main Side Post BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO DISTURB THE POSTS AT THIS POINT AS THEY MAY TIP OVER AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. 1] Double check all dimensions and make sure the layout is square. Verify the position of the Main Post within the square.
6] All anchors must have a minimum of 3 ¼” embedment in the concrete. If the top of the anchor exceeds 2 ¼” above the floor grade, you DO NOT have enough depth on the anchors. STEP 5 Securing the Off Side Post 1] Re-check the position and placement of the Off Side Post.
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(Fig. 10) 5] All adjustments should be made at the exposed cable end pointing upward at the rear of each carriage. It may be necessary to secure the cable end with a pair of vice grips inside the carriage. 6] Remove the slack from both cables. Before all slack is removed, begin to alternate from one post to the other.
STEP 7 Installing the Swing Arms 1] With the carriages still on the second set of locks from the previous installation step, install the swing arms on the carriages (Fig. 11). 2] Install the arm pins as shown. (Fig. 11) NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT ANY PART OR PORTION OF A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN ALL FOUR (4) ARMS AT ANY TIME.
STEP 8 Installing the Swing Arm Restraints NOTE: ARM LOCKS MUST BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY. The Arm Locks are essential to the safe operation of the lift. Always maintain proper function of Arm Locks. NEVER DEFEAT OR DISABLE ARM LOCKS. Never operate lift with malfunctioning or defective Arm Locks. 1] Locate the Arm Lock Assemblies in the hardware box.
Installing the Power Unit 1] Carefully remove the Power Unit (Fig. 12) from its box and packaging; inspect and immediately notify Eagle Equipment Customer Service if any shipping damage is found. (Fig. 12) 2] Mount the Power Unit to the mounting bracket on the Main-Side Post, using four (4) 5/16” x ¾”...
STEP 10 Installing the Hydraulic Fittings 1] Remove the red plastic plug from the pressure port. Install the hydraulic O ring “elbow” fitting into this port. Wind the fitting in by hand until the O ring is up against the face of the pump and the elbow is pointed down.
STEP 12 Wiring the Lift FINAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION MUST BE MADE BY A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN. 1] The power unit may or may not come with a “pig-tail” already attached and wired to the motor. It is recommended that a twist-lock connection be installed at this pig-tail as an emergency disconnect (Fig.
IMPORTANT STEP 13 POWER UNIT PRIMING PROCEDURE THE PROBLEM: Power unit runs fine but will not pump any fluid. Step 1 – Locate the check valve, the flush plug to the left of the lowering valve. (See illustration below.) Step 2 – Using an Allen wrench and shop towel – with shop towel in place to catch fluid –...
STEP 14 Start Up 1] Make sure the reservoir is filled with AW-32 hydraulic oil. 2] Spray inside corners of columns, where the guide blocks slide, with lithium grease. 3] Press the “UP” switch on the power unit. Lift will slowly raise. IF THE LIFT DOES NOT RAISE CHECK hose connections: Fluid should be pumping through the hose connected to the Power Unit.
STEP 15 Installing the Floor-Plate 1] Secure the Floor-Plate to the base of the columns using the Allen cap-bolts and washers provided. Floor-Plate should cover the hose and cables, without making contact with the cables. Cables should not rub against edge of Floor-Plate.
OPERATION RAISING A VEHICLE ON THE LIFT 1] Read these Operating Instructions completely before using the lift. Read and Install Operating and Safety Decals on the lift. (These are sometimes included with the literature for application after installation.) 2] Center the vehicle between the columns. (DO NOT BACK VEHICLE ONTO LIFT.) 3] Adjust swing arms so that the vehicle is positioned with the center of gravity midway between the pads.
MAINTENANCE DAILY MAINTENANCE 1] Give the lift a quick once-over before using it each day. Check for any obvious leaks, or defects. Inspect cables, hoses and chains for any sign of wear. 2] Verify lift is operating properly, raising levelly and all locking mechanisms for the arms and carriages are working.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING ANCHOR BOLTS DO NOT TIGHTEN, OR PULL OUT OF FLOOR 1] Faulty concrete, or insufficient floor thickness: Have floor checked for proper specifications. 2] Wrong size drill bit size was used. Move the lift and drill new holes with the correct size bit. LIFT DOES NOT RISE;...
PARTS LISTING Main Structure 1100 Tower, Main Side 1630 Arm Lock Kit* 1113 Top Cap *[1602 1116 Access Cover *[1603 Gear 1119 Cable Sheave (Pulley) *[1622 Knob 1200 Tower, Off Side *[1605 Spring 1350 Floor-Plate 1600 Arm Assembly, Rear 1622 Knob 1601 Arm Pin...
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Eagle Equipment shall not be liable for loss of use, inconvenience, lost time, commercial loss or other incidental or consequential damages Some States do not allow exclusion or limitation of consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so that the above limitations and exclusions may not apply.
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Eagle Equipment, a division of Standard Tools and Equipment Co., is a leading distributor of automotive repair and garage service equipment. Established in 1954, Eagle has provided quality equipment at competitive prices for 60 years, carrying a full line of automotive lifts: two-post lifts, four-post lifts, alignment lifts, scissors lifts, low-rise and mid-rise lifts, as well as models of ®...
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