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MOHAWK MODEL TL-7 MOHAWK MADE IN THE USA MODEL TL-7 Turf Lift 7,000 LB. CAPACITY TWO POST VEHICLE LIFT MANUAL INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD. READ MANUAL 65 VROOMAN AVE. THOROUGHLY BEFORE AMSTERDAM, NY 12010 INSTALLING, TOLL FREE:...
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MOHAWK MODEL TL-7 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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MOHAWK MODEL TL-7 APPENDAGE: Rev (2/9/2006) LIFT ENVIRONMENT: All standard lifts are designed for indoor usage 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.
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MOHAWK MODEL TL-7 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 ______________________ Serial Number ______________________ OR CONTACT: MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD.
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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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AFTER THE FIRST 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM FACTORY, THE “EXTENDED LIFETIME CYLINDER SEAL WARRANTY” (BELOW) IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING MOHAWK LIFTS ONLY: A-7, SYSTEM IA-10, LC-12, LC-12-3SA, LMF-12, TP-16, TP-18, TP-20, TP-26, TP-30. SEE MOHAWK’S “EXTENDED LIFETIME CYLINDER SEAL WARRANTY” FOR SPECIFIC WARRANTY PROVISIONS FOR HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS.
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MOHAWK MODEL TL-7 CONTENTS TEXT PAGE APPENDAGES SPECIFICATIONS PACKING LIST RECOMMENDED TOOL LIST BEFORE INSTALLING A LIFT / WEJ-IT INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11,12 SAFETY TIPS LIFT FINAL CHECKOUT 2-POST LIMITATIONS AND ADAPTER USAGE PRE-OPERATION CHECKS AND LIFT PROCEDURES MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...
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THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD DOCUMENTED SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD. FOR INSTALL THIS EQUIPMENT ON CONCRETE ONLY EXAMINATION. THE USER ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR ALTERATION IF, FOR ANY REASON, A NEW CONCRETE SLAB SECTION IS...
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POWER UNIT TYPE VERTICAL 4 - 1/2 IN 4000 P.S.I. 28 DAYS MOTOR VOLTAGE F.L.A. AT RATED CAPACITY 13.9 DO NOT INSTALL ANY MOHAWK LIFT ON ANY SURFACE OTHER MOTOR HORSEPOWER 2 1/2 THAN CONCRETE CONFORMING MINIMUM MOTOR PHASE SINGLE...
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MOHAWK MODEL TL-7 TL-7 PACKING LIST *** ALSO SEE DRAWINGS MAN231 / MAN232 IN PARTS MANUAL *** ORDER PART PART QTY. NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION 009-010-015 PARTS BOX CONTENTS 009-010-009 BLEED VALVE ASSEMBLY 009-010-115 CARRIAGE STOP (DRILLED) 601-170-008 HUBBLE CONNECTOR (FEMALE)
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MOHAWK MODEL TL-7 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 TL-7 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 TL-7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 TWO AS WITH ALL FUNCTIONS OF THE LIFT UNIT, NEVER OPERATE MINUTES.
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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 TL-7 LIFT FINAL CHECKOUT (AFTER INSTALLATION): REV (2/9/2006) THIS PROCEDURE OUTLINES THE FINAL CHECKS TO MAKE AFTER INITIAL INSTALLATION OF THE LIFT UNIT. REPEAT THIS PROCEDURE IF THE LIFT IS RELOCATED. RAISE LIFT TO FULL STROKE. VERIFY THE FOLLOWING: AFTER THE LIFT IS FULLY ASSEMBLED, RAISE THE LIFT •...
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MOHAWK MODEL TL-7 TL-7 USAGE LIMITATIONS: ALL MOHAWK TL-7 LIFTS ARE FOR INDOOR USE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY QUALIFIED AND MODIFIED FOR A CUSTOM ENVIRONMENT. ALL MOHAWK TL-7 LIFTS MUST ACCOMPLISH THREE MAIN CRITERIA IN ORDER TO LIFT A VEHICLE SAFELY: PROPER ENGAGEMENT WITH WHEELS. THE TL-7 IS...
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MOHAWK MODEL TL-7 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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ALL PIPE FITTINGS, IF LEAKING IS TO BE REMOVED, • REPLACE ALL WORN OR BROKEN PARTS WITH GENUINE RE-SEALED, AND RE - INSTALLED. (SELECT - UNITE LIFT MANUFACTURER SUPPLIED PARTS (FROM MOHAWK THREAD SEALANT OR EQUIVALENT ON FITTING RESOURCES LTD. ONLY) THREADS) •...
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MOHAWK MODEL TL-7 CABLE MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION PROCEDURES: The cables found on this lift are non-load holding and are part of the slack chain device on this unit. WARNING: Failure to keep cables free of corrosive agents and solvents will lead to reduced service life and/or cable failure.
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ATTEMPT TO CORRECT A PROBLEM. ALL TESTS ARE TO BE PERFORMED WITH NO VEHICLE. HYDRAULIC SAFETY CHECK NOTE: THE HYDRAULIC SAFETY CHECK IS TO BE PERFORMED WITH NO VEHICLE ON THE UNIT. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL MOHAWK DISTRIBUTOR OR THE MOHAWK FACTORY IF EITHER TEST FAILS. MAINSIDE SAFETY CHECK: OFFSIDE SAFETY CHECK:...
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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. BLEEDER VALVE 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 TL-7 MODEL: SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF INSTALLATION: SERVICE CHART DATE PART REPLACED / SERVICED SERVICE SERVICED BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE CHART DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICE SERVICED BY COMPANY...
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MOHAWK MODEL TL-7 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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* The floor must be properly aged to American Concrete Institute specifications. The floor does not require reinforcement, but a minimum of 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 TL-7 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 TL-7 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) Size, (Inch) Spacing, (Inch)
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MOHAWK MODEL TL-7 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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