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LMF-12,TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 (Air Release Locks) LMF-12 – 12,000 LB. CAPACITY TWO POST TP-15 - 15,000 LB. CAPACITY TWO POST TP-16 – 16,000 LB. CAPACITY TWO POST TP-18 – 18,000 LB. CAPACITY TWO POST VEHICLE LIFT MANUAL INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15 ,TP-16 & TP-18 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your garage equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
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If attachments, accessories or configuration modifying components are used on this lift and, if they are not certified for use on this lift, then the certification of this lift shall become null and void. Contact the participant (Mohawk Resources Ltd.) for information pertaining to certified attachments, accessories or configuration modifying components.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15 ,TP-16 & TP-18 HAVE A QUESTION? Call your local Mohawk distributor For parts, service and technical support. Distributor Place Card Here Please have this unit’s model and serial number when calling for service. Model Number ______________________...
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Mohawk has been a long-standing member of ALI and most of Mohawk’s popular models are currently listed and certified. Other Mohawk models are in various stages of testing. To obtain a complete and current certification listing, contact Mohawk Resources Ltd. or visit www.mohawklifts.com...
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REGISTERED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INSTALLATION BY MAILING SUPPLIED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD TO MOHAWK. THE MODEL NAME AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE FURNISHED WITH ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS. THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT CONTAINS THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD.
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THE FOLLOWING MODELS ARE GUARANTEED FOR 5 YEARS (PARTS ONLY), FROM DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM FACTORY, FOR HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND/OR MATERIALS WHEN THE LIFT IS INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS: A-7, SYSTEM IA-10, LC-12, LC-12-3SA, LMF-12, TP-16, TP-18, TP-20, TP-26, TP-30.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15 ,TP-16 & TP-18 CONTENTS TEXT PAGE APPENDAGES SPECIFICATIONS PACKING LIST RECOMMENDED TOOL LIST BEFORE INSTALLING A LIFT / WEJ-IT INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY TIPS LIFT FINAL CHECKOUT 2-POST LIMITATIONS AND ADAPTER USAGE PRE - OPERATION CHECK LIST / LIFTING PROCEDURES...
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15 ,TP-16 & TP-18 APPENDAGES RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE INDIVIDUAL USER OR USING LEVEL AS THE FLOOR ON WHICH IT IS LOCATED... AND SHOULD ORGANIZATION FOR IMPROVING THIS PUBLICATION OR ANY NOT BE EXPECTED TO COMPENSATE FOR DRASTIC FLOOR ASPECT OF THE PRODUCT ARE ENCOURAGED AND SHOULD BE SLOPE DIFFERENCES.
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STRENGTH AGING LIFTING PAD HEIGHT (MAX) 87 INCHES 6 - 1/2 IN 4000 P.S.I. 28 DAYS SHIPPING WEIGHT 3,100 LBS. DO NOT INSTALL ANY MOHAWK LIFT ON ANY SURFACE OTHER THAN CONCRETE CONFORMING MINIMUM POWER UNIT SPECIFICATIONS COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH, MINIMUM AGING, MINIMUM THICKNESS STATED ABOVE.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 LMF-12/TP-15/TP-16/TP-18 WITH AIRLOCKS PACKING LIST *** ALSO SEE DRAWINGS MAN511, MAN512, & MAN513 IN PARTS MANUAL *** ORDER PART PART QTY. NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION 015-000-014 PARTS BOX #1CONTENTS 007-007-075 SHIM BAG 012-012-047 LIFTING PAD...
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 RECOMMENDED TOOL LIST SIZE / QTY DESCRIPTION USED IN 1 - 1/8 IN WRENCH & SOCKET WEJ-IT ANCHORS 15 / 16 IN WRENCH & SOCKET CARRIAGE STOPS 11/16 IN WRENCH HYDRAULIC LINES 5/8 IN...
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BEFORE INSTALLING A LIFT IMPORTANT BEFORE INSTALLING A MOHAWK LIFT THERE ARE A FEW ITEMS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED. EACH REPAIR SHOP BAY IS DIFFERENT. IN AN ATTEMPT TO PREVENT OVERSIGHTS, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TO BE VERIFIED.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY. BE FAMILIAR WITH PART NAMES AND HAVE A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THIS UNIT IS TO BE ASSEMBLED AND OF HOW INDIVIDUAL PARTS OPERATE, BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE UNIT.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, CONT. BLEEDING PROCEDURE ENGAGE THE UP BUTTON ON THE POWER UNIT. OBSERVE THE DIVERTER VALVE OPERATION CARRIAGE. WHEN THE MAIN AND OFF SIDE CARRIAGES HAVE REACHED FULL HEIGHT, CONTINUE TO RUN THE UNIT FOR 10 SECONDS.
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PLEASE POST THE (A COPY IS INCLUDED IN THE PARTS BOX) WHERE THEY WILL BE CONSTANTLY REMINDED TO YOUR LIFT OPERATOR. FOR INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO THE LIFT, ALWAYS REFER TO THE MOHAWK MANUAL. • UNOBSTRUCTED CLEARANCE. DO NOT HIT OR INSPECT YOUR LIFT DAILY.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 LIFT FINAL CHECKOUT (AFTER INSTALLATION): REV (6/28/2012) THIS PROCEDURE OUTLINES THE FINAL CHECKS TO MAKE RAISE LIFT TO FULL STROKE. VERIFY THE FOLLOWING: AFTER INITIAL INSTALLATION OF THE LIFT UNIT. REPEAT • PROPER SYNCHRONIZATION OF LIFT ARMS THIS PROCEDURE IF THE LIFT IS RELOCATED.
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ADAPTER USAGE AND LIMITATIONS: 2-POST LIMITATIONS: THE USE OF HEIGHT ADAPTERS IS COMMON FOR MOST LIFTING ALL MOHAWK 2-POST LIFTS ARE FOR INDOOR USE UNLESS SITUATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE HIGH FRAMES AND LOW SPECIFICALLY QUALIFIED AND MODIFIED FOR A CUSTOM OVERHANGING BODIES OF VEHICLES.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 PRE - OPERATION CHECK LIST NO LOAD PERFORMANCE CHECK TRAINED OPERATOR • • ALL MECHANICAL SAFETIES OPERATE PROPERLY AND THE OPERATOR MUST BE FULLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED CONSISTENTLY. TO SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT OF THIS SPECIFIC MAKE AND MODEL.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES -- TRAINED LIFT SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY – REFER TO ANSI/ALI ALIS, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION AND SERVICE OF AUTOMOTIVE LIFTS. DAILY • VERIFY ALL FASTENERS TO PROPER TORQUE: • SWING ARM NUTS 500 FT-LB (ARMS TO PIVOT FREELY) PERFORM THE PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST.
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NOTE: THE HYDRAULIC SAFETY CHECK IS TO BE PERFORMED WITH NO VEHICLE ON THE UNIT. THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CHECKS WILL DETECT INTERNAL HYDRAULIC LEAKS. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL MOHAWK DISTRIBUTOR OR THE MOHAWK FACTORY SERVICE DEPARTMENT IF A CHECK SHOULD FAIL.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 TROUBLE SHOOTING WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO LOOSEN HYDRAULIC FITTINGS, OR OVERRIDE SAFETY DEVICES IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT A PROBLEM. ALL TESTS ARE TO BE PERFORMED WITH NO VEHICLE. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOT RAISING LOAD LOW HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL LOWER UNIT.
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DIVERTER VALVE REMOVE BLEED LINE FROM THE TOP OF THE OFF SIDE CYLINDER AND CAP USING MOHAWK PART # 601-420-001. IF THE UNIT CONTINUES TO DRIFT DOWN THE DIVERTER PULL VALVE WILL NEED TO BE CLEANED OR REPLACED. OFF SIDE CYLINDER REMOVE BLEED LINE FROM THE TOP OF THE OFF SIDE CYLINDER AND CAP USING MOHAWK PART # 601-420-001.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 SERVICE CHART MODEL: _________________________ SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________ DATE OF INSTALLATION: _________________________ DATE PART REPLACED / SERVICED SERVICE SERVICED BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE CHART DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICE SERVICED BY COMPANY...
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 TP-15, TP-16 & TP-18 PARTS MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD. 65 VROOMAN AVE. AMSTERDAM, NY 12010 TOLL FREE: 1-800-833-2006 LOCAL: 1-518-842-1431 FAX: 1-518-842-1289 INTERNET: WWW.MOHAWKLIFTS.COM E-MAIN: SERVICE@MOHAWKLIFTS.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 TP-15 TP-16 TP-18 SUPPLEMENTAL AIRLOCK PARTS MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD. 65 VROOMAN AVE. AMSTERDAM, NY 12010 TOLL FREE: 1-800-833-2006 LOCAL: 1-518-842-1431 FAX: 1-518-842-1289 INTERNET: WWW.MOHAWKLIFTS.COM E-MAIN: SERVICE@MOHAWKLIFTS.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 MOHAWK PRE-EXISTING SLAB REQUIREMENTS & NEW SLAB RECOMMEDATIONS MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD. 65 VROOMAN AVE. AMSTERDAM, NY 12010 TOLL FREE : 1-800-833-2006 LOCAL : 1-518-842-1431 FAX : 1-518-842-1289 INTERNET: www.MOHAWKLIFTS.com E-MAIN: Service@MOHAWKLIFTS.com...
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4” x 4” x 10/10 wire mesh is recommended. ** Larger 4’ x 4’ base pads (available from Mohawk) required for floors with a thickness range less than 6”, but greater or equal to 4 1/2”.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 New Slab Recommendations: The information contained in this appendage supercedes any other information given in the accompanied manual. This information is presented for design recommendations for a new concrete slab in the event that the pre-existing floor does not meet minimum requirements of the applicable lift type.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 New Slab Recommendations File: New-slab.xls NEW SLABS MUST BE 12" THICK MINIMUM !! (See Notes Below) Rev Date: 5/16/2012 S1 & S2 Lift Model Slab Width, Slab Length, Reinforcement Reinforcement Wej-it Wej-it (Inches) (Inches)
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12, TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18 SEND US YOUR PHOTOS! MOHAWK IS ALWAYS INTERESTED IS SEEING HOW YOUR LIFTS ARE USED. WE HAVE CREATED AN ON-LINE PHOTO DATABASE FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW OUR LIFTS IN USE. VISIT WWW.MOHAWKLIFTS.COM/PR/ AND MAYBE WE CAN ADD YOUR PHOTOS TO OUR COLLECTION.
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