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MOHAWK MODEL ML-220 MADE IN THE USA MODEL ML-220 ML-220 20,000 LB. CAPACITY TWO POST VEHICLE LIFT MANUAL MAINTENANCE PARTS INSTALLATION READ MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATION INSTALLING, OPERATING, SERVICING OR MAINTAINING THIS LIFT !! 65 VROOMAN AVE. Deliver these instructions to lift...
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MOHAWK MODEL ML-220 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. 3. Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the equipment has been dropped or damaged - until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman.
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Rev (6/19/2012) LIFT ENVIRONMENT: Mohawk prohibits the outdoor installation of this standard lift, which is APPROVED FOR INDOOR USAGE ONLY, in a normal garage type environment. Any concerns in applications that expose the lift to additional environmental effects, such as paint booths, wash bays, outdoors, high or low temperatures, etc. must be addressed to our engineering department, where provisions could/may be made to the lift to accommodate the area of use.
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MOHAWK MODEL ML-220 HAVE A QUESTION? Call your local Mohawk distributor For parts, service and technical support. Distributor Place Card Here Model Number ______________________ Serial Number ______________________ OR CONTACT: Vrooman Ave. P.O. Box 110 Amsterdam, NY 12010 Toll Free: 1-800-833-2006...
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APPLICATIONS. A SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL WARRANTY MUST BE ISSUED FOR UNITS THAT DEVIATE FROM INTENDED USAGE, SUCH AS HIGH CYCLE USAGE IN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS, OR USAGE IN EXTREMELY ABUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS. MOHAWK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECLINE RESPONSIBILITY WHEN REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE OR ATTEMPTED BY OTHERS WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM ..
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INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS (EXCLUDING USL-6000, WHICH IS ONE YEAR). EXTENDED LIFETIME CYLINDER SEAL WARRANTY ONLY: TWO-POST MODELS A-7, SYSTEM IA-10, LC-12, LMF-12, TP-16, TP-18, ML-220, TP-20, TP-26, TP- EXTENDED LIFETIME CYLINDER SEAL WARRANTY FIC WARRANTY PROVISIONS FOR HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS.
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MOHAWK MODEL ML-220 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 ML-220 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 POWER UNIT SPECIFICATIONS 6 - 1/2 IN 4000 P.S.I. 28 DAYS BRAND NAME Bucher MODEL M-4509-0194 DO NOT INSTALL ANY MOHAWK LIFT ON ANY SURFACE OTHER POWER UNIT TYPE VERTICAL THAN CONCRETE CONFORMING MINIMUM MOTOR VOLTAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH,...
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MOHAWK MODEL ML-220 ML-220 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 012-012-058 SMALL PARTS BAG 012-012-113...
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MOHAWK MODEL ML-220 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 WRENCH HYDRAULIC LINES 1/2 IN WRENCH &...
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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 ML-220 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 ML-220 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, CONT. BLEEDING PROCEDURE DIVERTER VALVE OPERATION ENGAGE THE UP BUTTON ON THE POWER UNIT. OBSERVE THE WARNING CARRIAGE. WHEN THE MAIN AND OFF SIDE CARRIAGES HAVE REACHED FULL HEIGHT CONTINUE TO RUN THE UNIT FOR 10 AS WITH ALL FUNCTIONS OF THE LIFT UNIT, NEVER OPERATE 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. NEVER OPERATE IT...
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MOHAWK MODEL ML-220 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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ADAPTERS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FRAME CONTACT LIFT POINTS CAN NOT BE REACHED OR ACCOMMODATED BY THE LIFTING PADS, THE FOR LMF-12, TP-15, TP-16, TP-18, ML-220, TP-20, TP-26, TP-30: VEHICLE MUST NOT BE RAISED WITH THE LIFT. REFER TO VEHICLE MANUFACTURER LIFTING POINT HEIGHT ADAPTERS.
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CAUTION: IN THE RAISED POSITION WITH A VEHICLE ON IT, CONTACT IF PROPER AND SAFE LIFTING POINTS ON THE FRAME OF YOUR LOCAL MOHAWK REPRESENTATIVE OR THE MOHAWK THE VEHICLE CAN NOT BE REACHED BY THE LIFTING PADS, FACTORY. DO NOT RAISE THIS VEHICLE!
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ALL PIPE FITTINGS, IF LEAKING IS TO BE REMOVED, RE-SEALED, AND RE - INSTALLED. (SELECT - UNITE THREAD SEALANT OR EQUIVALENT ON FITTING THREADS) REPLACE ALL WORN OR BROKEN PARTS WITH GENUINE LIFT MANUFACTURER SUPPLIED PARTS (FROM MOHAWK INSPECT ANCHOR CONDITIONS POSSIBLE RESOURCES LTD. ONLY) CORROSION AND INSPECT THE FLOOR FOR ANY SIGNS OF FATIGUE OR FRACTURES.
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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 ML-220 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 ML-220 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 ML-220 TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND WIRING SHALL CONFORM TO ANSI/NFPA 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER / EMPLOYER TO PROVIDE NECESSARY LOCKOUTS / TAGOUTS OF ENERGY SOURCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI Z244.1, BEFORE ATTEMPTING REPAIRS.
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MOHAWK MODEL ML-220 MODEL ML-220 FIGURES & DIAGRAMS 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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PRE-EXISTING SLAB REQUIREMENTS & NEW SLAB RECOMMEDATIONS 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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DO NOT install any Mohawk lift on expansion seams or on cracked or defective concrete. All ¾ inch diameter anchors must be a minimum of 6 inches away from any expansion seams, control joints or other inconsistencies in the concrete. All 1 inch diameter anchors must be a minimum of 7 ½...
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MOHAWK MODEL ML-220 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 ML-220 New Slab Recommendations File: New-slab.xls NEW SLABS MUST BE 12" THICK MINIMUM !! (See Notes Below) Rev Date: 5/9/2019 S1 & S2 Lift Model Slab Width, Slab Length, Reinforcement Reinforcement Wej-it Wej-it (Inches) (Inches) Size, (Inch) Spacing, (Inch)
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MOHAWK LIFT PRODUCTS The Lifts You Can’t Wear Out TWO POST Model TP-20 Model System IA-10 FOUR POST MOBILE COLUMN Model MP-18-007 Model TR-75 PARALLELOGRAM VERTICAL RISE Model V-77-30S Model 75-32-F Mohawk Lifts, LLC. P.O. Box 110 • 65 Vrooman Ave Amsterdam, NY 12010 Phone: (800) 833-2006 •...
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MOHAWK MODEL ML-220 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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