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- Page 1 RTD8KDX & RTD8KDX-XLT Four Post Storage Lifts 8,000 lbs. Capacity (4,000 lbs. per axle) INSTALLATION / OWNERS MANUAL Jun 2017-A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING, OR MAINTAINING THIS LIFT. WHEN DONE WITH INSTALLATION BE SURE TO RETURN DOCUMENTS TO PACKAGE AND GIVE ALL MATERIALS TO LIFT OWNER/OPERATOR. WHEN INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE BE SURE TO RUN LIFT UP AND DOWN A FEW CYCLES WITH AND WITHOUT “TYPICAL” VEHICLE LOADED ON LIFT. TABLE OF CONTENTS •... -
Page 3: Lift Specifications
LIFT SPECIFICATIONS Specifications FP8K-B / FP8K-DX FP8K-DX-XLT Lifting Capacity 8,000 lbs. 8,000 lbs. Lifting Height 74.8” 82.3” Overall Length w/ Ramps 207.3” 222.5” Overall Length/ No Ramps 175.5” 190.7” Overall Width 103.5” 109.4” Runway Tread Width 18.7” 18.7” Runway Length 165.5”... - Page 4 (FP8K-DX) (FP8K-DX-XLT) 80.00” (FP8K-DX) 87.20” (FP8K-DX-XLT) FP8K-B / FP8K-DX / FP8K-DX-XLT Jun 2017-A...
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Page 5: Tools Required
TOOLS REQUIRED Ø Set of Metric Wrenches and/or Sockets Ø Chalk Line Ø Adjustable Wrench Ø Flat Screwdriver Ø Locking Pliers Ø Hex-Key / Allen Wrench Set Ø 25’ Tape Measure Ø Needle Nose Pliers Ø Step Ladder Ø Rotary Hammer Drill (If anchoring) Ø... -
Page 6: Main Components & Accessory Identification
MAIN COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION FP8K-DX & FP8K-DX-XLT Power Unit Column Column Offside / Sub Runway Drive-On Ramps (Not shown) Wheel Stop Drip Trays Crossbeam Jack / Tool Tray Mainside Runway Power Unit Poly Caster Kit Note: The FP8K-B Lift model is the same Lift as the FP8K-DX, just without the Poly Caster Kit, Drip Trays &... -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Improper installation can cause accelerated wear, resulting in catastrophic failure which may cause property damage and / or bodily injury. Manufacturer will assume no liability for loss or damage of any kind, expressed or implied, resulting from improper installation or use of this product. Read this installation manual in its entirety before attempting to install or operate the lift. - Page 8 5. Now unbolt the top Mainside Runway (#51) taking the necessary safety precautions to support runway, as it will need to be flipped over. Note: Using some type of hoist is recommended to carefully flip the Runway over, so it’s no longer upside down. 6.
- Page 9 10. If you have means for securely lifting the Top Cap Crossbeam, lower it into the tops of the Columns. If not, the Columns will have to be placed horizontally, in order to install the Crossbeams into the Columns. Then, the entire end structure (two columns and Cable mount crossbeam) will need to be stood up as one.
- Page 10 Stand up and arrange the two end structures (Columns & Crossbeams) so that the outside of the Crossbeam rail to the outside of the other Crossbeam rail ‘diagonal’ measurements are close. Compare the measurements from the left and the right until they are diagonally within Note: The ½”...
- Page 11 16. Begin cable routing installation to Column Top Caps by first ensuring the pre-installed steel Cables are properly routed around each Cable Sheave and are not in a bind. 17. Pull the slack for each Cable from the corner ends of the Mainside Runway and route the appropriate Cable(s) to each Column Top Caps, while ensuring that the Crossbeam’s Cable Pulley is between the Cable and the Lock Ladder as shown in Fig.6.
- Page 12 19. Install Cable Guide Bolts (#21A) thru the side of the Crossbeam Latch Plates at each end, as illustrated in Fig.8 below. One Guide Bolt will be installed at end of both Crossbeams. Note: Cable Guide Bolts assists in keeping the Cables properly engaged to the Pulleys. Cable Guide Bolt Fig.
- Page 13 21. Mount Power Unit (Item # 62) to the Mainside Column with the attached mounting bracket using the hardware provided, shown in Figure # 10. Once mounted, fill the Power Unit reservoir tank with hydraulic fluid. 22. Install the 90 degree Hydraulic Fitting, Nuts & Washer (# 90, 91, 92 & 93) to the high pressure port on the Power Unit, shown in Figure 10.
- Page 14 26. After leveling is complete, tighten the Jam Nut on the Lock Ladder, underneath the Top Cap on each post. This will secure the Lock Ladder in position. 27. Raise lift off all locks until cables are supporting the lift. Adjust the Cable’s Nylon Lock Nut (#89) as shown in Fig 6, located on the top of each post until lift is level on crossbeams and runways.
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Page 15: Caster Kit Assembly / Installation
CASTER KIT ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION 1. Raise the Lift two to four feet high. 2. Assemble Caster assemblies as shown below. (Also see Exploded View Details on Page 27) 3. Position each of the four Caster assemblies below the Crossbeam rails. 4. -
Page 16: Foundation & Anchoring Requirements
FOUNDATION and ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS 1. Concrete shall have compression strength of at least 3,000 PSI and a minimum thickness of 4-1/4” in order to achieve a minimum anchor embedment of 3-1/4”. NOTE: When using the standard supplied 3/4” x 5-1/2” long anchors, if the top of the anchor exceeds 2-1/4”... -
Page 17: Safety Instructions & Procedures
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your garage equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Ø Read all instructions Ø Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts. Ø 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 service technician. -
Page 18: Operation Instructions
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: ALWAYS CHOCK WHEELS AND SET PARKING BRAKE BEFORE LIFTING VEHICLE! Read Safety & Operating Instructions procedures in Manual completely before operating lift. Ø Properly maintain and inspect lift in accordance to owner’s manual. Ø Do not operate a lift that is damaged or in need of repair. Ø... -
Page 19: Preventive Maintenance Schedule
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The periodic Preventive Maintenance Schedule given is the suggested minimum requirements & minimum intervals; accumulated hours or monthly period, whichever comes sooner. Periodic maintenance is to be performed on a daily, weekly, and yearly basis as given in the following paragraphs. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The common problems that may be encountered and their probable causes are covered in the following paragraphs: Ø Motor Does Not Operate: 1. Breaker or fuse blown 2. Faulty wiring connections 3. Defective up button WARNING!! Failure to properly relieve pressure in the following steps can cause injury to personnel. Ø... -
Page 21: Power Unit Priming Procedure
POWER UNIT PRIMING PROCEDURE WARNING!! Failure to properly relieve pressure in the following steps can cause injury to personnel. FP8K-B / FP8K-DX / FP8K-DX-XLT Jun 2017-A... -
Page 22: Latch & Cable Inspection / Adjustments
LATCH & CABLE INSPECTION / ADJUSTMENTS WARNING!! Failure to perform routine inspections can lead to reduced service life, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Check locking latches for proper operation. Inspect for worn or missing parts. Replace worn or damaged parts and adjust as required. Ø... -
Page 23: Exploded Views
EXPLODED VIEW #1 FP8K-B / FP8K-DX / FP8K-DX-XLT Jun 2017-A... - Page 24 EXPLODED VIEW #2 FP8K-B / FP8K-DX / FP8K-DX-XLT Jun 2017-A...
- Page 25 EXPLODED VIEW #3 FP8K-B / FP8K-DX / FP8K-DX-XLT Jun 2017-A...
- Page 26 EXPLODED VIEW #4 FP8K-B / FP8K-DX / FP8K-DX-XLT Jun 2017-A...
- Page 27 EXPLODED VIEW #5 FP8K-B / FP8K-DX / FP8K-DX-XLT Jun 2017-A...
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Page 28: Parts List
PARTS LIST FP8K-DX ITEM Prod ID M REF P/N DESCRIPTION FP8K-DS/DX-001 TT7B-100-01-00 Main Post w/ PU Bracket (DS / DX) FP8K-DS/DX-002 TT7B-100-02-00 Sub Post (DS / DX) FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-003 TT7B-100-04-00 Top Cap A FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-004 TT7B-100-03-00 Top Cap B FP8K-DS/DX-005 TT7B-100-05-00 Lock Ladder (DS / DX) FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-006 GB41 Jam Nut, M20... - Page 29 FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-039 TT7B-200-15 Spring FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-040 TT7B-200-12-00 Lock Shaft, Slack Cable FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-041 TT7B-200-13N Pulley, Slack Cable, D44 FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-042 DPF4-3.2-300-07-00 Mount Bracket, Runway FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-043 DPF4-3.2-300-06 Wheel Stop Plate FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-044 GB5780 Hex Bolt, M18x100 FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-045 GB93 Lock Washer, D18 FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-046 GB6170 Hex Nut, M18 FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-047 GB95 Flat Washer, D18...
- Page 30 FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-076 DPF4-400-02-00 Linkage Lock Rod 'T', Runway FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-077 GB889 Lock Nut, M6 FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-078 SI6TK Heim Bearing End, M6 FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-079 DPF4-3.2-400-09 Spacer FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-080 GB96 Flat Washer, D6 FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-081 GB5781 Hex Bolt, M6x30 FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-082 GB6170 Hex Nut, M6 FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-083 TT7B-400-03 Elbow Fitting, Cylinder FP8K-DS/DX/XLT-084 TT7B-400-04-00 Throttle Valve Fitting...
- Page 31 Parts specific for FP8K-DX-XLT ITEM Prod ID M REF P/N DESCRIPTION FP8K-DS/DX-XLT-001 TT-8138-100-01-00 Main Post w/ PU Bracket (DS/DX-XLT) FP8K-DS/DX-XLT-002 TT-8138-100-02-00 Sub Post (DS/DX-XLT) FP8K-DS/DX-XLT-005 TT-8138-100-05-00 Lock Ladder (DS/DX-XLT) FP8K-DS/DX-XLT-051 TT-8138-300-02-00 Main Side Runway (DS/DX-XLT) FP8K-DS/DX-XLT-051A DPF4-300-08K Plastic ‘drip’ Board (DS/DX-XLT) FP8K-DS/DX-XLT-DT Drip Tray - 42"W (DS/DX-XLT) FP8K-DS/DX-XLT-052...
- Page 32 LIMITED WARRANTY Structural Warranty: The following parts and structural components carry a five year warranty: Columns Arms Uprights Swivel Pins Legs Carriages Overhead Beam Tracks Cross Rails Top Rail Beam Limited One-Year Warranty: Tuxedo Distributors, LLC (Tuxedo) offers a limited one-year warranty to the original purchaser of Lifts and Wheel Service equipment in the United States and Canada.
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