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Read this entire manual before operation begins. Record below the following information which is located on the serial number data plate. Serial No. Model No. Date of Installation...
Specifi cations Clear-Floor Direct-Drive Model Features Model PV-10P & PV-10HP (See Fig. 1) • Direct drive hydraulic cylinder design, minimizes the lift wear parts and breakdown ratio • Dual hydraulic cylinders, designed and made on ANSI standards, utilizing NOK oil seal in cylinder •...
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3.0 HP Direct drive 10,000 lbs 72 1/2”–83 1/8” 150”/167 1/8”/171” 137 1/2” 110 1/4” 4 1/2” Arm Swings View For Model PV-10P & PV-10HP 39.5 in 58 in 40.5 in 96.25 in 28 in 137.5 in Fig. 2 PV-10P / PV-10HP...
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3. Floors must be level with no cracks or holes. Fig. 4 Power Supply 220 volt single phase motor on a 30 amp breaker with minimum of 10 gauge wire. Operating voltage range is 208v-230v. PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Requirement...
B. Use a carpenter’s chalk line to establish installation layout of base plate (See Fig. 5). Chalk Line 137.5 in Fig. 5 C. Check the parts before assembly. 1. Packaged lift and hydraulic power unit (See Fig. 6). Fig. 6 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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4. Lift the upper column with a fork lift or hoist and loosen the bolts on the upper package stand. Remove the upper column and take out the parts in the bottom column (See Fig. 9). Fig. 9 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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Remove the lower column and remove the parts in the inner column (See Fig. 10). Fig. 10 6. Move aside the parts and check the parts according to the shipment parts list (See Fig. 11). Fig. 11 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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8. Check the parts in the parts bag 1 according to parts bag list (See Fig. 13). Bag 1 PV-10P/PV-10HP Fig. 13 9. Check the parts in the parts bag 2 according to parts bag list (See Fig. 14). Bag 2 PV-10P/PV-10HP Fig. 14 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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D. Install the hydraulic hose and lock release cable brackets on the extension columns (See Fig. 15). Use M6 x 20 Hex Bolts with M6 Nylock Nut & M6 Washer Fig. 15 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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Connect the extended straight fi tting and 90° fi tting. Install the cylinders inside the carriages (See Fig. 16). Power Side Offside Column Column Use Tefl on tape to seal pipe threads. Do not use tefl on tape on hydraulic hose ends. Fig. 16 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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This lift is designed with 2 sectional columns. Adjust the height according to your ceiling height. For model PV-10P 1. When the ceiling height is less than 3750mm (147 5/8”), connect the sectional columns with the upper holes (See Fig. 17).
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2. When the ceiling height is over 3750mm (147 5/8”), connect the sectional columns with the lower holes (See Fig. 18). Fig. 18 - High Setting PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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For model PV-10HP 1. When the ceiling height is between 4250mm (167 3/8”) and 4350mm (171 1/4”), connect the sectional columns with the middle holes (See Fig. 19). Fig. 19 - Low Setting PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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2. When the ceiling height is over 4350mm (171 1/4”), connect the sectional columns with the lower holes (See Fig. 20). Fig. 20 - High Setting PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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M12 Nylock Nut Fig. 21 Fig. 22 Install the anchor bolts. Check the posts for plumb with level bar, and adjust with the horseshoe shims if the columns are not plumb. Do not tighten the anchor bolts. PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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Then assemble the connecting bracket (See Fig. 23). Hook onto the extention columns Use M12 x 30 Hex Bolt with M12 Nylock Nut Fig. 23 Tighten the bolts PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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2. Assemble overhead top beam and tighten the anchor bolts (See Fig. 24). Use M12 x 30 Hex Bolt with M12 Nylock Nut Tighten Fig. 24 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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M12 Nylock Nut Adjust drive rod on limit switch by loosening the Allen head screw Limit Switch connected with Cable Loosen Screw on Drive Rod for adjustment. Tighten the screw after adjustment. NC: Normal Contact Fig. 25 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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Fig. 26 - Power side safety device 145° Spring 120° Spring Use M10 x 10 Allen Head Set Screw Use M10 x 10 Hex Head Bolts to secure Fig. 27 - Offside safety device the pulley bracket PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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K. Lift the carriages up manually and lock them on the 1st set of locks (See Fig. 28). Fig. 28 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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L. Install cables For model PV-10P 1. High setting cable connection (See Fig. 29). For a ceiling height over 3750mm (147 5/8”) 1.1 Remove the carriages’ plastic covers, the cable passes through from the bottom of the carriages and is pulled out from the opening of carriages, then install the two cable nuts (See Fig.
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1.2 Connecting cable for high setting (See Fig. 30). High Setting Cable 2 Cable 1 Cable 2 Fig. 30 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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2. Low setting cable connection (See Fig. 31). For a ceiling height less than 3750mm (147 5/8”) Low Setting Cable 2 Cable 1 Cable 2 Fig. 31 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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(See Fig. 32). Screw in the two cable nuts Cable connection direction Cable connection Fig. 32 direction PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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1.2 Connecting cable for high setting (See Fig. 33). High Setting Cable 2 Cable 1 Cable 2 Fig. 33 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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2. Low setting cable connection (See Fig. 34). For a ceiling height between 4250mm (167 3/8”) and 4350mm (171 1/4”). Low Setting Cable 2 Cable 1 Cable 2 Fig. 34 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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3. Special low setting cable connection PV10P. For a ceiling height between 3820mm (150 3/8”) to 4250mm (167 3/8”). This setting requires the optional short cables (See Fig. 35). Special Low Setting Cable 2 Cable 1 Cable 2 Fig. 35 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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M. Install power unit (See Fig. 36) Use M8 x 25 Hex Bolts with M8 Nylock Nut Fig. 36 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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Oil hose Oil hose passes through the wire Limit tube on top beam switch wire Oil hose connected with T-fi tting Oil hose connected with Fig. 37 90° fi tting PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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(See Fig. 38). Safety cable Safety cable passes through small pulley bracket Safety cable connected with the power side safety assembly Install safety cable from offside side safety assembly fi rst! Fig. 38 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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P. Install hose retainers on both columns (See Fig. 39). Install oil hose retainers using M6 x 8 screws Car in direction Fig. 39 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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4. Adjust moon gear and arm lock until they mesh, then tighten the Allen bolts on the arm lock (See Fig.43). Moon Gear Tighten the bolts after the moon gear and arm lock mesh well Arm Lock Fig. 42 Fig. 43 PV-10P / PV-10HP Installation Steps...
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Remove the short “Pig Tail” wire connected to the AC contactor terminals. This wire was used to test the motor after production. ATLAS Single phase motor Please Note: This motor is powered by Alternating Current and the terminals on the AC contactor are not wire color specifi c. There are no positive or negative terminals.
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Manual Power Units SPX Manual Power unit ATLAS Manual power unit 220V/60HZ, Single phase 220V/60HZ, Single phase Fig. 49 Fig. 50 PV-10P / PV-10HP Exploded View...
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Release valve valve port Check valve Auxiliary Auxiliary hole hole Handle for release valve Oil outlet Fig. 51 2. ATLAS manual power unit, 220V/60HZ, Single phase (See Fig. 52). Running Protective capacitor ring Start Check capacitor valve Relief Release Oil return...
This hydraulic system is designed to bleed air by loosening the bleeding screw. Lift the carriages to about 12 inches and loosen the bleeding plug. Lower the lift until fl uid comes out. Tighten the screws after bleeding (See Fig. 54). Bleeding plug Fig. 54 PV-10P / PV-10HP Test Run...
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4. Adjust the lower speed (Only for ATLAS power unit) (Adjust with a load on the lift) You can adjust the lowering speed of the lift if necessary: Loosen the locking nut on the throttle valve, and then turn the throttle valve clockwise to decrease the lowering speed, or counterclockwise to increase the lowering speed (See Fig.
2. Prest the “UP” button to raise the vehicle slightly, and then release the safety device. Lower the vehicle by pushing the lowering handle; 3. Open the arms and position them to the shortest length; 4. Drive the vehicle away from the lift. PV-10P / PV-10HP Operation Instructions...
2. Check and adjust as necessary, equalizer tension of the cables to ensure level lifting; 3. Check columns for plumb; 4. Check rubber pads and replace as necessary; 5. Check safety lock device and make sure the condition is suitable. PV-10P / PV-10HP Maintenance Schedule...
3. Replace 4. Oil system is jammed 4. Clean the oil system For more detail on motor troubleshooting, visit out website at gregsmithequipment. com. go to “Knowledge Base” and click on “Troubleshooting and Repair” httt://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Lift-Motor-Troubleshooting PV-10P / PV-10HP Trouble Shooting...
PV-10P and PV-10HP Parts List Qty. Item Part# Description Note PV-10P PV-10HP 217001 Power side column 209002 Power unit 209003 Bolt 209034 Lock washer 217002 217003 Power side lock cover 217004 Main cam lock 217069 Bolt 206006 Washer 206023 Self locking nut...
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Slider block 217056 Cylinder 217065A Wire cable 206025A Foam Cushion 206025 Limit bar 201005 Split Pin 206025C Limit bar link 206013 Limit switch 206011 Cup head bolt (not used) 206042 Limit bar bracket PV-10P / PV-10HP PV-10P and PV-10HP Parts List...
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Overhead hose 217058 T-fi tting for power unit 217059 Short hose 217060 Cylinder pipe 217061A 90 Fitting 217048 Hose clamp 420029 Cable nut washer 209066 Cable nut 217063A Cable 217064A Safety cable PV-10P / PV-10HP PV-10P and PV-10HP Parts List...
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O-Ring 61-6 209074 Piston 61-7 209075 O-Ring 61-8 217076 Piston rod 61-9 209077 Piston rod fi tting 61-10 209078 Dust ring 61-11 209079 Head cap 61-12 209080 O-Ring 61-13 209081A Bore weldment PV-10P / PV-10HP PV-10P and PV-10HP Parts List...
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Qty. Item Part# Description Note PV-10P PV-10HP Parts For ATLAS Manual Power Unit, 220V/60Hz, 1 phase 201A-1 209082A Motor 201A-2 209109 Protective ring 201A-3 209112 AC contactor 201A-4 209083A Motor connecting shaft 201A-5 209084A Valve body 201A-6 209085A Relief valve...
Greg Smith Equipment cannot afford to send technicians into the fi eld to repair the Atlas® automotive lifts. We assume that the buyer of our automotive lifts is mechanically inclined or has employees that are mechanically inclined to perform essential repair services and or maintenance.
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