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- Page 1 PIT BOSS Users Manual 2008 © Chief Automotive Technologies.
- Page 2 PIT BOSS Users Manual CHIEF’S LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY & LIABILITY Chief Automotive Technologies warrants for one year from date of installation and/or purchase any components of its Pit Boss Lift system, which do not perform satisfactorily due to defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. Chief’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of products which are defective and which have not been misused, carelessly handled, or defaced by repair or repairs made or attempted by others.
- Page 3 This owner’s manual is written to familiarize operators with the safe and efficient operation of the Chief PIT BOSS lift system. The PIT BOSS lift features Shop Hopper and vehicle lifting capabilities. The lift is hydraulically positioned at various working heights suitable to the operator.
- Page 4 When using your garage equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts. Do not operate equipment with a damaged hose or if the equipment has been dropped or damaged –...
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Page 5: General Safety Tips
General Safety Tips General DO NOT operate this machine unless: You are authorized in writing by your employer. All towers are properly secured to machine. Vehicle’s wheels are blocked and parking brake is set. Load is 8500 lbs or less. Field of motion of load carrying device is free of persons and obstructions. - Page 6 Raise / Lower Machine (continued) To avoid personal injury or damage to equipment before operating the machine, make sure: Persons and objects are clear of machine. Hoses and other objects are free of the lift legs Oil spills must be cleaned up immediately to prevent slipping.
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Page 7: Hydraulic System Components
Hydraulic System Components General The Chief PIT BOSS is powered by a pneumatically operated hydraulic pump, which is operated by a foot pedal(see Figure 1) NOTE: The PIT BOSS lift has a high pressure hydraulic system, it builds hydraulic pressure quickly. Be aware of this quick reaction when making pulls or lifting vehicles. - Page 8 Pump Usage To activate hydraulic pump and apply pressure to system to raise machine, depress the up pedal on the foot pump (See figure 3). The pump will build hydraulic pressure in the system to activate lift cylinders. To disengage the hydraulic pump, release the foot pedal on the pump.
- Page 9 Docking the Shop-Hopper with the PIT BOSS Retract the mounting clamps on the PIT BOSS and remove any frame adapters from the lift arms (see Figure 6). Position the Shop-Hopper over the PIT BOSS and align the square holes of the center tubes with the mounting clamps (see Figure 7).
- Page 10 Shop-Hopper Removable Casters The removable casters of the Shop-Hopper give three primary benefits. First, they allow the Shop-Hopper to be docked with the Fuzion at both ends. Second, they allow the Fuzion to be lowered into the lowest position with the Shop-Hopper docked.
- Page 11 Shop-Hopper Tower The Shop-Hopper tower is an optional accessory that allows light pulls to be done with the Shop-Hopper. (See figure 14) This tower mates to any of the 12 square holes around the bottom of the Shop-Hopper. In order to properly use the Shop-Hopper tower, the tower must be fully inserted into one of the square holes.
- Page 12 To Operate Towers (continued) Let tower chain hang free momentarily to remove twist. Then without twisting chain, attach hook to vehicle. Pull on tail end of chain to remove slack (see figure 19). Loosen collar locking knob and lower collar. IMPORTANT: Remove twist from chain before lowering collar.
- Page 13 Shop-Hopper Vehicle Anchoring The Shop-Hopper vehicle anchoring system consists of four anchoring stands with clamp bars and two cross bars. Together with the cross bars, the anchoring stands and clamp bars provide a positive means of securing a vehicle to the Shop-Hopper.
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Page 14: Machine Maintenance
Machine Maintenance Check and Inspect These components should be checked monthly and anytime a problem is suspected. To avoid personal injury when CAUTION: performing function, always glasses and safety shoes. Tower Chains The tower chains with the Chief Shop-Hopper Towers are high quality, high strength chains/hooks. -
Page 15: Machine Placement
Bleeding Air in System at Tower Cylinder (Continued) While holding rag over the top of the cylinder to prevent oil spray, use a 3/16” T-handle allen wrench, loosen cylinder top bolt ½ turn. Rapid, side-to-side motion of the T-handle may be necessary to unseat the seal washer at the top of the cylinder. -
Page 16: Machine Leveling
Machine Leveling Position the PIT BOSS lift in the highest working position. Use the scissor base as a template and a drill guide to install four (4) concrete anchors (see Figure 27 & 28). See Anchoring section for more information Move around the machine placing a level across the front, rear, and down both sides of the top. - Page 17 Machine Anchoring Anchors must be installed at least 5-11/16” from any edge or seam in concrete. The concrete must be at least 4-1/4” thick with a compressive strength of 3000psi. Use a hammer drill with a carbide tip, ¾” diameter solid drill bit.
- Page 18 Machine Ramps and Tread ways The ramps and tread ways are used when the PIT BOSS has not been placed within a pit. The tread ways give 6 inches of elevation enabling the vehicle to be driven over the PIT BOSS. Install the tread way locating brackets.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
Machine Pit Layout The PIT BOSS is designed specifically for use in a flush mount pit. Figure 39 shows the pit dimensions. For maximum effectiveness it is essential that the hydraulic and air lines be run in conduit under the surface of the floor. The conduit should be 2”... - Page 20 P.O. Box 1368 Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1368 Phone: 308/384-9747 Fax: www.chiefautomotive.com Chief reserves the right to alter product specifications and/or packaging components without notice Form 1-PIT BOSSUM (rev 01/08) Part No. 638699 308/384-8966...
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