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ATV / Motorcycle Lift Installation and Operation Manual Manual P/N 5900183 — Manual Revision E2 — May 2022 Model: • RML-1500XL Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China. ⚠ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, SAVE THESE...
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Ranger website. Warranty. The BendPak Ranger warranty is more than a commitment to you: it is also a commitment to the value of your new product. For full warranty details, contact your nearest BendPak Ranger dealer or visit bendpak.com/support/warranty.
ATVs up to 1,500 pounds / 680 kg. More information about the full line of BendPak Ranger products is available online at rangerproducts.com. This manual is mandatory reading for all users of the RML-1500XL, including anyone who installs, operates, maintains, or repairs it. ⚠...
Do not let pneumatic or hydraulic hoses hang over the edge of a table, bench, or counter or come in contact with hot manifolds or moving fan blades. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
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Installation and Service for more information about safely installing, using, and servicing your Lift. RML-1500XL is an ATV/ Motorcycle Service Lift. Use it only for its intended purpose. You must wear OSHA-approved (publication 3151) personal protective equipment at all times when installing, using, maintaining, or repairing the Lift.
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• Injury or death caused by modifying, disabling, overriding, or removing safety features. • Damage to the equipment from external influences. • Incorrect operation of the equipment. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
Deck. Can be bolted to the Top Deck or to the Front Deck Extension. • Front Wheel Stop. Prevents the Motorcycle Wheel from running over the front of the Top Deck. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
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Top Deck Side Extensions and the Front Extension to the Top Deck. Each Connecting Rod has a Ring Pin on each end (to lock the tube in place). RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
Q: How far off the ground will the RML-1500XL raise my Vehicle? A: It depends on which Safety Lock you engage. The RML-1500XL has six Safety Lock positions, so you can raise the Top Deck of the Lift anywhere from 24 in / 610 mm to 40.25 in / 1,022 mm off the ground, whichever height is the right height for the work you are doing.
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1,500 lbs. / 680 kg Air Supply 40 to 120 psi at 98 to105 in Power Supply / Pump Compressed Air / Hydraulic Specifications subject to change without notice. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
Only experienced, trained technicians are allowed to install the Lift. ⚠ CAUTION Certain parts of installing the Lift are difficult for just one person. Ranger strongly recommends having two or more persons work together to install the Lift. Get the Right Tools You may need some or all of the following tools and supplies: •Metric Wrench Set...
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WARNING For safety purposes, only the operator should be within 30 feet /10 meters of the Lift during use. Do not scale figure. Not all components shown. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
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Locate the plastic bag that holds the Nuts, Bolts, Washers, and the other items you are going to need during installation. BendPak Ranger recommends carefully laying them out near where you are going to install the Lift so that they are easily accessible when needed.
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RELEASE to lower the Lift until it engages on the top Safety Lock. ⚠ Always leave the Lift either CAUTION fully lowered or engaged on a Safety Lock. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
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If you are configuring the Lift for Motorcycle service, you will have components left over (Side Extensions, Extension Tubes, Ring Pins and the Top Deck Extension. BendPak Ranger recommends keeping them in a dry location protected from damage, in case you want to switch to ATV service in the future.
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The procedures in this Manual assume you are installing the Lift in an ATV configuration. If you are installing the Lift for Motorcycle service, ignore the instructions for components that are only used in the ATV configuration. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
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The following procedure assumes you have unpacked the Lift components and decided on a configuration to use. Begin by arranging the components roughly as shown below. The Wheel Vise Assembly is covered in the next section. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
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BendPak Ranger strongly recommends two people assemble the ATV/Motorocyle Lift. Many components are heavy and the weight may be awkwardly distributed. Refer to the figure on the previous and following pages during installation. To install Lift components: Install the Movable Deck Plate Assembly in place on the Top Deck at the Ramp end of the Lift.
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Locate the six Ring Pins (5505065). These should be located in the Parts Bag that came with the Lift. Put the Ring Pins through the holes in both ends of the three Connecting Rods. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
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Place the Drive-Up Ramps on the Ramp end of the Lift. Orient and verify the Drive-Up Ramps are securely engaged in the guide holes in the Lift’s Base. Refer to the figure below. Test each Drive-Up Ramp to verify is stable. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
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Top Deck. Use four of the Bolt, Washer, and Nut sets to secure the Base Clamp Assembly to the Top Deck. BendPak Ranger recommends orienting your Bolts, Washers, and Nuts as shown in the figure below. Retrieve four M8 Hex Head Bolts form the Parts Bag.
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Use six Bolt, Washer, and Nut sets to secure the Right Clamp to the Top Deck. Refer to the figure below. Do not scale. Components removed for clarity. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
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Retrieve the Front Wheel Stop and use two M12 Bolts (5530563), M12 Lock Washers (5545201), M12 Flat Washers (5545347), and M12 Nyloc Nut (5535012) sets to secure it to the end of the Top Deck. Refer to the figure below. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
BendPak Ranger by phone at (805) 933-9970 or by email at support@bendpak.com. • The Concrete on which the Lift is installed is to be level and in good condition (free of defects).
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Verify Compressed Air is being supplied to the Hydraulic Pump. Verify the Top Deck is fully lowered, the area around the Lift is clear of any personnel, and obstructions around and above the Lift. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
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Locks, carefully lower the Top Deck back down to the ground and begin again. Do not enter the work area until you have confirmed the Lift is engaged on its Safety Lock. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
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When the Lift is fully lowered, continue to hold down the Lowering Pedal for several seconds, then release it. Release the Tie Downs used to secure the Vehicle and loosen the Wheel Vise. Walk the Vehicle off the Top Deck. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
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Damage to property and injury to personnel may occur. ⚠ Verify the Lift is level at the new location. The concrete surface should not WARNING exceed 3° of slope whenever operating the Lift. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
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Use a White Lithium Grease on the Frame in the areas where the Scissor Rollers travel and on the Scissor Hinge points. Refer to the figure below. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift P/N 5900183 — Rev. E2 — May 2022...
If you think your Lift has dirty or low Hydraulic Fluid, visit www.bendpak.com/support/ or call BendPak Ranger at (805) 933-9970. • Lubrication. On a monthly basis, or as required with frequent use. RML-1500XL ATV / Motorcycle Lift...
Vehicle is safely off the Lift, take the Lift out of service, determine the source of the problem, resolve the problem yourself, or visit www.bendpak.com/support/, email support@bendpak.com, or call BendPak Ranger at (805) 933-9970. Do not put the Lift back into service until the issue has been resolved.