Required Tools; Selecting Site - IDEAL FP14KC-X Installation & Operation Manual

Four post closed front commercial vehicle lift 14,000 lb. capacity
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Required Tools:

Ø
Fork Lift (Offload lift package upon delivery & installation assist)
Ø Chalk line
Ø Transit & 3' Level
Ø 25' Tape Measure
Ø Rotary Hammer Drill
Ø 19mm (3/4") Masonry Drill Bit
Ø Hammer
Ø Hex-Key / Allen Wrench Set
Ø Sockets & Open Wrench Set (1/2" thru 1-1/2")
Ø Medium Crescent Wrench & Pipe Wrenches
Ø Medium Flat & Philip Screwdrivers
Ø Crow Bar
Ø Vise Grips
Ø Needle Nose Pliers
Ø 3.2 Gallons (12.8 Quarts) of *Hydraulic Oil
Ø Safety Glasses
Ø Gloves
*Recommended Oil: Non-Detergent / Non-Foaming Hydraulic Oil - SAE-10, AW 32 or Equivalent.
NOTE: Use of ATF is Prohibited, as could damage Power Unit & Void Warranty.

Selecting Site:

NOTE: Before installing your new lift, ensure to check the following:
Overhead Obstructions:
The area where the lift will be located should be free of overhead obstructions such as heaters, building supports,
electrical lines, etc. Ceiling and/or overhead clearance must be at least 92", plus the height of tallest vehicle to
be lifted.
Floor Requirements:
Visually inspect the site where the lift is to be installed and check for cracked or defective concrete. This lift must
be installed on a solid level concrete floor with no more than 2 degrees of slope. A level floor is suggested for
proper installation and level lifting. If a floor is of questionable slope, consider a survey of the site and/or the
possibility of pouring a new level concrete slab. This lift is designed to be installed on a minimum of 4-1/4" thick,
3000psi, with steel reinforced concrete. Do not install this lift on asphalt, wood, or any other surface other than
described. This lift is only as strong as the foundation on which it is installed.
(See 'Next Page' for important Foundation & Anchoring Requirements)
DO NOT
install this lift outdoors unless special consideration has been made to protect the power unit from
NOTE: The Power unit is not water proof!
weather conditions.
DO NOT
install lift close to wall and/or obstruction. It is necessary to leave adequate clearance around the lift's
outer perimeter for safety. Suggested clearance to be 3 ft. (1 meter) minimally.
Operating Conditions:
Lift is not intended for outdoor use and has an operating ambient temperature range of 41º - 104ºF (5º - 40ºC).
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FP14KC-X
JAN 2023

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