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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
AUTO STACKER
FOUR POST PARKING LIFTS
MODELS:
PL-14000
PL-14000XL
PL-18000
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS IN
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
RECEIVING
The shipment should be thoroughly inspected as soon as it is
received. The signed Bill of Lading is acknowledgement by
the shipping carrier as receipt of this product as listed in your
invoice as being in a good condition of shipment. If any of
these goods listed on this Bill of Lading are missing or dam-
aged, do not accept goods until the shipping carrier makes a
notation on the freight bill of the missing or damaged goods.
Do this for your own protection.
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION. BY PROCEEDING WITH LIFT INSTALLATION AND OPERATION YOU
AGREE THAT YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND AND COMPREHEND THE FULL CONTENTS
OF THIS MANUAL. FORWARD THIS MANUAL TO ALL OPERATORS. FAILURE TO
OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT AS DIRECTED MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
VER C
VER B
VER C
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Keep this operation manual near the
machine at all times. Make sure that
BE SAFE
Your new lift was designed and built with safety in mind.
However, your overall safety can be increased with proper
training and thoughtful operation on the part of the operator.
DO NOT operate or repair this equipment without reading this
manual and the important safety instructions shown inside.
Keep this operation manual near the lift at all times. Make sure
that ALL USERS read and understand this manual.
1
ALL USERS read this manual.
1645 Lemonwood Dr.
Santa Paula, CA. 93060, USA
Toll Free 1-800-253-2363
Tel: 1-805-933-9970
Fax: 1-805-933-9160
wwwbendpak.com
MAN REV C 09/12/14
P/N 5900223

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  • Page 1 OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT AS DIRECTED MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. MAN REV C 09/12/14 P/N 5900223 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL AUTO STACKER FOUR POST PARKING LIFTS MODELS: PL-14000 VER C PL-14000XL VER B PL-18000 VER C Keep this operation manual near the machine at all times.

  • Page 2: Warranty / Serial Number Information

    Our comprehensive product warranty means more than a commitment to you; it’s also a commitment to the value of your new BendPak lift. For full warranty details and to register your new lift contact your nearest BendPak dealer or visit http:/ / www.bendpak.com/ support/ warranty/...

  • Page 3: Definitions Of Hazard Levels

    OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY IMPORTANT NOTICE To maintain the lift and user safety, the responsibility of Do not attempt to install this lift if you have never been the owner is to read and follow these instructions: trained on basic automotive lift installation procedures. Never attempt to lift components without proper lifting Follow all installation and operation instructions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page No. Warranty / Serial Number Information ............. . 2 Definitions of Hazard Levels .

  • Page 5: Installer/Operator Agreement/ Protective Equipment

    I understand that BendPak lifts are designed to be installed in indoor locations. Contact factory for outdoor Tight-fitting leather gloves are recommended to protect use requirements.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 1. Carefully remove the crating and packing materials. 2. Check the voltage, phase, and proper amperage require- CAUTION! Be careful when cutting steel banding material ments for the motor shown on the motor plate. Electrical as items may become loose and fall causing personal harm work should be performed only by a certified electrician.

  • Page 7: Tools Required

    DAYS. IMPORTANT NOTE BendPak lifts are supplied with installation instructions and concrete fasteners meeting the criteria as prescribed by the American National Standard "Automotive Lifts - Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation" ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011. Lift buyers are responsible for any special regional structural and/or seismic anchoring requirements specified by any other...

  • Page 8: Assembly View / Description Of Parts

    When removing the lift from shipping angles, pay close attention as the ramps and posts can slide and can cause injury. Prior to removing the bolts make sure the ramps and posts are held securely by a fork lift or some other heavy lifting device.

  • Page 9: Floor Plan / General Specifications

    7121 3883 1921 2316 2104 4590 4931 PL-14000 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Lifting Capacity 14,000 lbs / 6,350 Kg. Max capacity / Top Ramp 7,000 lbs. / 3,175 kg Max capacity / Top Ramp Front Axle 3,500 lbs. / 1,588 kg Max capacity / Top Ramp Rear Axle 3,500 lbs.
  • Page 10 FLOOR PLAN / GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 5305 2448 7121 1904 2099 2317 4391 5098 5439 PL-14000XL GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Lifting Capacity 14,000 lbs / 6,350 Kg. Max capacity / Top Ramp 7,000 lbs. / 3,175 kg Max capacity / Top Ramp Front Axle 3,500 lbs.
  • Page 11 FLOOR PLAN / GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 4797 2484 1933 3883 9144 1954 1996 2313 4590 3023 4931 PL-18000 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Lifting Capacity 18,000 lbs / 8,164 Kg Max capacity / Top Ramp 6,000 lbs / 2,721 kg Max capacity / Top Ramp Front Axle 3,000 lbs / 1,360 kg Max capacity / Top Ramp Rear Axle 3,000 lbs / 1,360 kg...

  • Page 12: Clearances

    CLEARANCES PL-14000/18000 LIFT HEIGHT CLEARNACE NOTE: There must be a 3” MIN distance from the top of the parking lift to the near- est obstruction or ceiling.

  • Page 13: Step 3 / Closeout Side Post Installation

    STEP 3 Fig 3.3 (Closeout Side Post Installation) WARNING! THIS STEP REQUIRES LIFTING OF VERY HEAVY COMPONENTS. BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT LIFTING TOOLS SUCH AS FORKLIFTS OR CRANES TO POSITION COMPONENTS. PAY ATTENTION TO COMPONENTS POSITION ONCE COMPONENTS ARE LIFTED.
  • Page 14 THE FACTORY IS NO MORE THAN 1/2” PER COLUMN USING SHIMS AND ANCHORS PROVIDED WITH THE LIFT. A MAXIMUM SHIM THICKNESS OF 2” IS POSSIBLE BY ORDERING OPTIONAL SHIM PLATES. CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BENDPAK DISTRIBUTOR FOR ORDERING INFORMATION. Long Angle Fig 3.6 Bracket Fig 3.9...
  • Page 15 NOTE: The PL-18000 model is depicted throughout PL-18000 Retainer this step. Disregard any instruction regarding “Middle Lifting Rod Ramp” for PL-14000 installation. Assembly 1. Locate the Ramp Weldments. Using a forklift, lift the Top Middle Ramp Weldment and set the ramp down onto the Middle...

  • Page 16: Step 5 / Power Side Post Installation

    6. Attach the large and small Cable Break Safety Springs. STEP 5 (Power Side Post Installation) (See Fig 4.6) Locate the Power Post, easily identified by the cylin- Fig 4.6 der assembled in the post or the Sheave Pullbox mounted inside of the post.
  • Page 17 Fig 5.3 Fig 5.5 Safety Cable Connector Spacer M10 x 58mm Bolt Note: Cut-away view for clarification. Fig 5.6 Fig 5.4 Fig 5.7 Rear Short Crosstube Front Short Crosstube Follow procedures of Step 3 (Closeout Side Post Instal- lation) for the Power Side Posts then continue to the next item.

  • Page 18: Step 6 / Cable / Sheave Installation

    (Cable / Sheave Installation) Place Short Angles on to the Short Angle Brackets of the Posts and the Crosstube and align the Short Angle In order to install the cables, it is necessary to first mounting holes with the Crosstube mounting holes and Post mounting slots.
  • Page 19 NOTE: Fig 6.3 Single THE CABLES ARE NAMED IN ORDER FROM THE Sheave Pin SHORTEST (A) TO THE LONGEST (D). M10 Bolt Fig 6.2 Upper Washer Sheave and Nylock Sheave Box M10 Nylock Stack Pin Bottom Plate Cable “D” Cable “A” Cable “B”...
  • Page 20 Fig 6.6 Fig 6.7 7. Once the Cables are anchored to the Power Post and the sheaves are installed in the correct positions, route the plug end of each cable through the hole in the bottom plate of each Sheave Box. Refer to the Lifting Cable Routing Diagram on the following pages.
  • Page 21 PL-14000/18000 LIFTING CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM Inside Post Pullbox Sheaves CABLE “A” Inside Post CABLE “B” Pullbox Sheaves...
  • Page 22 PL-14000 LIFTING CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM CONTINUED Inside Post Pullbox Sheaves CABLE “C” Inside Post Pullbox Sheaves CABLE “D”...

  • Page 23: Step 4 / Ramp Assembly

    8. Locate the remaining Lift Collars and Cable Retainers from the Lifting Rod Assemblies that were disassembled in Washer Step 4: Ramp Assembly. Put the plug end of a lifting cable M6 Bolt through the small hole in a Lift Collar and place a Cable M10 Bolt Retainer around the cable at the plug.

  • Page 24: Electrical Wiring

    DANGER! DO NOT PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE OR INSTALLATION OF ANY COMPONENTS WITH OUT FIRST ENSURING THAT ELECTRICAL POWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED AT THE SOURCE OR PANEL AND CANNOT BE RE-ENERGIZED UNTIL ALL MAINTENANCE AND/OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ARE COMPLETED. IMPORTANT POWER-UNIT INSTALLATION NOTES n DO NOT run power unit without oil.

  • Page 26: Step 7 / Power Unit Electrical Connection / Mounting The Control Panel

    STEP 7 (Power Unit Electrical Connection) DANGER! RISK OF EXPLOSION! THIS EQUIPMENT HAS INTERNAL DANGER ! ARCING OR PARTS THAT MAY SPARK AND SHOULD ALL WIRING MUST BE PERFORMED NOT BE EXPOSED TO FLAMMABLE VAPORS. MOTOR BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. SHOULD NOT BE LOCATED IN A RECESSED AREA OR BELOW FLOOR LEVEL.

  • Page 27: Step 9 / Hydraulic Hose Routing

    3. Connect the straight NPT fitting, straight ORB x NPT Fig 8.5 fitting, cylinder solenoid valve and 90° ORB x JIC fitting to the upper cylinder port. On the pipe thread (NPT) side of the Fitting it is recommended to use Teflon tape or pipe sealer. DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE on the JIC flared end.
  • Page 28 Fig 9.3 Single Unit Hydraulic Hose and Electrical Cord Routing Add tie-wraps Some of the between those tie-wraps attached to attach to the holes in the post through power post. holes. These secure the hoses and cord to each other. Top hydraulic hose.

  • Page 30: Step 10 / Lift Start-Up / Final Adjustments

    Top Ramp Weldment rests at the same height above the ground. It may be necessary to tighten or loosen each 1. On PL-14000 models make sure the Power Unit reser- cable nut to reach the proper height. The cable nuts must voir is full with 6.5 gallons of 10-WT hydraulic oil or Dexron...

  • Page 31: Step 11 / Bleeding The Cylinder

    To Lower Lift: STEP 11 (Bleeding the Cylinder) 1. Before lowering vehicle, be sure all personnel are clear of the lift and surrounding area. Pay careful attention to 1. Lift must be fully lowered before changing or adding overhead clearances. Ensure all tools and equipment have fluid.

  • Page 32: Wire Rope Inspection And Maintenance

    WIRE ROPE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Lifting cables should be replaced every three to five years or when visible signs of damage are apparent. DO NOT USE LIFT WITH DEFECTIVE / WORN CABLES. t Lifting cables should be maintained in a well-lubricated condition at all times. Wire rope is only fully protected when each wire strand is lubricated both internally and externally.

  • Page 33: Safe Lift Operation

    Safe Lift Operation Automotive and truck lifts are critical to the operation and profitability of your business. The safe use of this and other lifts in your shop is critical in preventing employee injuries and damage to customer’s vehicles. By operating lifts safely you can ensure that your shop is profitable, productive and safe.
  • Page 34 Safe Lift Operation (Cont’d) DO NOT leave the controls while the lift is still in motion. DO NOT stand directly in front of the vehicle or in the bay when vehicle is being loaded or driven into position. DO NOT Go near vehicle or attempt to work on the vehicle when being raised or lowered. REMAIN CLEAR of lift when raising or lowering vehicle.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Guide

    8. Oil seal damaged or cocked ......Replace oil seal around pump shaft. 9. See Installation Manual ......Contact BendPak Customer Support.
  • Page 38 INSTRUCTION See Installation Manual ......Contact BendPak Customer Support. Replace with new part ......Replace with new part.
  • Page 39 4. Bleed cylinders ........See Installation Manual. 5. See Installation Manual ......Contact BendPak Customer Support.
  • Page 40 6. Return unit for repair ....... Return unit for repair. 7. See Installation Manual ......Contact BendPak Customer Support.
  • Page 41 Grease Port / Lubrication Locations Lubricate Once A Week...

  • Page 42: Maintenance Records

    MAINTENANCE RECORDS ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 64 For Parts Or Service Contact: BendPak Inc. / Ranger Products 1645 Lemonwood Dr. Santa Paula, CA. 93060 Tel: 1-805-933-9970 Toll Free: 1-800-253-2363 Fax: 1-805-933-9160 www.bendpak.com p/n 5900223...

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Pl-14000xlPl-18000

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