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Installation and Operation Manual
Manual P/N 5900282 — Manual Revision A — February 2023
Model:
• HD-75BXT
Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China.
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HD-75BXT Four-Post Lift
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safety precautions in this manual can result in serious injury or
death. Make sure all other operators also read this manual. Keep
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with installation and operation, you agree that you fully
understand the contents of this manual and assume full
responsibility for product use .
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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Manual P/N 5900282 — Manual Revision A — February 2023 Model: • HD-75BXT HD-75BXT shown above. Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China. ⚠ IMPORTANT Safety Instructions, save these entire instructions! Read the...
  • Page 2 Copyright. Copyright © 2023 by BendPak Inc. All rights reserved. You may make copies of this document if you agree that: you will give full attribution to BendPak Inc., you will not make changes to the content, you do not gain any rights to this content, and you will not use the copies for commercial purposes.
  • Page 3 Unit Information. Enter the Model Number, Serial Number, and the Date of Manufacture from the label on your unit. This information is required for part or warranty issues. Model: Serial: Date of Manufacture: P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installation Introduction This manual describes the following BendPak Four-Post Lifts: HD-75BXT: Four-Post Lift with an overall width of 132 inches (11 feet). The Lift is capable of • raising Vehicles and Boats up to 7,500 pounds (3,402 kg). This manual is mandatory reading for all users of the HD-75BXT, including anyone who installs, uses, maintains, repairs, or wants to know more about them.

  • Page 5: Safety Considerations

    900 chemicals identified by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. ALWAYS use this product in accordance with BendPak BendPak’s instructions. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
  • Page 6 Vehicle. 24. Make a thorough inspection of the product at least once a year. Replace any damaged or severely worn parts, decals, or warning labels. Replace worn or damaged parts with BendPak or BendPak approved parts and assemblies only. 25. BendPak recommends referring to the ANSI/ALI ALIS Standard Safety Requirements for Installation and Service for more information about safely installing, using, and servicing your Lift.
  • Page 7 Check for damaged, worn, or missing parts. Do not use it if you find any of these issues. Instead, take it out of service, then contact an authorized repair facility, your dealer, or BendPak at (877) 432-6627 or support@BendPak.com. NEVER 33.

  • Page 8: Components

    Ladder so that they do not engage as you lower the Runways. Used only to lower the Runways. • Ladder. A piece of steel that gets installed at the back of each Post. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 9 Drawing not to scale. Components removed for clarity. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts P/N 5900282 — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 11 Width with fasteners 133.5 in. / 3,390 mm. This larger dimension is for refence only and should not be used to create the Chalk Lines. Specifications subject to change without notice. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...

  • Page 12: Faqs

    Driver-Side Front or the Passenger-Side Rear of the Lift. More on this later. Q: Does the Lift have to be anchored in place? A: Yes. BendPak strongly recommends that you anchor the Lift; it may be less stable if you do not anchor the Bases.

  • Page 13: Installation Checklist

    33. Anchor the Posts. ☐ 34. Perform final leveling. ☐ 35. Install the Accessories. ☐ 36. Lubricate the Lift. ☐ 37. Perform an Operational Test. ☐ 38. Review the Final Checklist. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Only fully trained personnel should be involved in installing this equipment. Pay attention at all times. Use appropriate tools and lifting equipment. Stay clear of moving parts. BendPak recommends referring to the current version of the ANSI/ALI ALIS Standard Safety Requirements for Installation and Service for more information about safely installing, using, and servicing your Lift.
  • Page 15 Choose a Power Post location now, as its location impacts other aspects of the installation. You have two options for Power Post location: Driver-Side Front or Passenger-Side Rear. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 16 A minimum of 12-inches above the highest point on the vehicle is required to allow room to lift off of the safety locks. 12 i n. / 308 mm Mi n. Dista nce to nea rest obstruc�on Side view. Not to scale. Components removed for clarity. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 17 Check Clearances Around the Lift Drawing is a top view. Not to scale. Not all components shown. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 18 Anchor Bolts within six inches of cracks, expansion joints, or other defects in the Concrete. ⚠ CAUTION BendPak lifts are supplied with installation instructions and Concrete anchors that meet the criteria set by the current version of the American National Standard “Automotive Lifts –...
  • Page 19 The Posts and Runways are delivered with stabilizing structures on each end. Be very careful when removing these stabilizing structures; the Posts and Runways can shift or even fall. If they fall on a person, they could cause serious injury. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 20 Measure to verify that they are parallel. 3. Create the Rear Chalk Line parallel to the Front Chalk Line. Make the Rear Chalk Line longer than the Overall Width setting for your Lift model. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 21 Be very careful when walking around the Posts; they are not anchored down at this point, so it is possible to knock them over, which could cause significant injury. Do not anchor the Posts at this point P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 22 Power Post location, but the Power Side Runway and Crosstube locations do. Windows are in the Crosstubes; they are shown here at the ends of the Power Side Runway for clarity. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 23 It is easy to see the top Slot created by the Slide Blocks. It is difficult to see the bottom Slot, but it is required that the Ladder go through both Slots. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 24 Lifting Cable breaks while the Lift is not engaged on its Primary Safety Locks, the Slack Safety Lock next to the broken Lifting Cable immediately engages at the next Safety Lock position in the Ladder. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 25 Lift in danger. Not to scale. Components removed for clarity. Front and side views combined. Make sure to install both Slots each Ladder through on each Crosstube Gusset. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 26 Note: The other hole in the middle of the Top Cap is for the Lifting Cable, installed later. 6. Install the other three Top Caps the same way. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 27 Safety Roller in toward the Safety Ladder (this moves the Slack Safety Lock so it cannot engage), lower the end of the Crosstube, then release the Slack Safety Roller. Figure not to scale. Components removed for clarity. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 28 Make sure all four Ladders are correctly installed and secured. If not, the Lift may not be able to hold a Vehicle, which is a danger to anyone under the Vehicle or around it. 7. Verify the Primary Safety Locks are engaged. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 29 When you remove the Sheaves, . You will be reinstalling them at the same location, using the same components. Not to scale. Components removed for clarity. Combines top and side views. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 30 Power Side Runway does. The following drawing shows the correct orientation of the Runways for both Power Post locations. Not to scale. Not all components shown. Tops of Runways not shown. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 31 Do not continue with the installation until you have visually confirmed that all four Primary Safety Locks are engaged. If they are not engaged, the Runways could move or fall, possibly causing personal injury (even death) or product damage. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 32 / 1320 (±25) mm. 5. Install the second Connector on the open end of the Flex Tube. 6. Let the end of the Flex Tube hang in place for now. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 33 (such as a Come Along Tool) to extend the Piston; be careful not to damage the Piston. 4. Reinstall the Shipping Plug onto the Return Line Port. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 34 Route the Lifting Cables The figure below provides an overview of the routing for all four Lifting Cables. View this manual in color at www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/four-post-lifts/ P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 35 6. Push the Threaded End of Lifting Cable A up to and through the Top Cap (at the top of the Post) hand tighten it in place with the Nut and Washer you removed earlier. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 36 11. With the Cables in place in the Large Window, reinstall the Double Cable Sheave; make sure Lifting Cable A is set in the Bottom Cable Sheave, and Cable C is in the top Sheave. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 37 13. Pull the Button Ends of Lifting Cables A and C back towards the middle of the Runway, past the Retaining Plate, and into its slot on the Cable Retaining Block. Not to scale. Components removed for clarity. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 38 Damage to the motor caused by water is covered by the warranty. The Power Unit is heavy. BendPak recommends having one person hold the Power Unit while another person bolts it into place. To install the Power Unit: 1.
  • Page 39 Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings on your Lift, making your new Lift inoperable. Your Lift is shipped with clean components; however, BendPak strongly recommends that you clean all Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings prior to making connections. It is better and less costly to take these extra steps now so that you do not need to take your Lift out of service later to fix issues that could have been prevented at the time of installation.
  • Page 40 Always promptly clean any Hydraulic Fluid spills. If a leak in the system is the source of the spill, lockout the Lift to prevent use until the Hydraulic System is repaired. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 41 The Hydraulic Reservoir holds from 3.5 to 4.5 gallons, depending on your Power Unit: – 5585280: 3.7 gallons / 14 liters – 5585247: 3.7 gallons / 14 liters – 5585106: 3.5 gallons / 13.25 liters P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 42 Tube is best positioned for connecting the Return Line, the Air Line, and the Hydraulic Hose. The Flex Tube Angle Plate can be connected on either side of the Flex Tube Bracket Plate. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 43 Do not push hard; you only need the Tubing to go a little way over the Rod. You cannot see the Ferrule at this point, but the Tubing must go through the Ferrule and over the Rod. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 44 Flex Tube) and the customer-supplied air pressure. psi) is required. The following drawing shows the Zero Angle Bracket and where it connects. The following figure details the Pushbutton Air Valve and its connections. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 45 Do not attach the Return Line to the Pushbutton Air Valve by Air Line. mistake . Double check to make sure you are attaching the Air Line to the Pushbutton Air Valve. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 46 Drawing not to scale. Some components not shown. Air Lines shown outside Steel Tubes for clarity. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 47 5. Leave the Power Unit end of the Air Line hanging out of the Flex Tube for now. It will be connected to the Pushbutton Air Valve later in the installation process. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 48 Top View of Power Side Runway. Drawing not to scale. COMP end to the other end of the Some components not shown or exaggerated for clarity. Return Line (coming out of the Flex Tube). P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 49 JIC end to the Straight end of the Top view of the Power Side Runway. Drawing not to scale. Hydraulic Hose. Some components not shown or exaggerated for clarity. 8. Securely tighten all connections. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 50 OSHA regulations and electrical codes. To connect the Lift to a power source: 1. Locate the Pigtail coming out of the Electrical Box on the Power Unit. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 51 (NEC) requirement. They are designed to interrupt electrical power in the event of an electrical circuit fault, emergency situation, or when equipment is undergoing service or maintenance. BendPak strongly recommends that you install a Power Disconnect Switch that is properly rated for the incoming power. ⚠...
  • Page 52 Electrical current that exceeds the motor’s full load amperage rating (FLA) may result in permanent damage to the motor. BendPak strongly recommends you exceed the rated duty cycle of the Lift’s motor. About Effective Embedment Anchor Bolts achieve their holding strength from the depth at which the Anchor Bolt’s Expansion Sleeve presses into the Concrete (Effective Embedment) and how forcefully the Expansion Sleeve presses into the Concrete (based on the width of the hole and Torque applied).
  • Page 53 Concrete or Anchor Bolts do not meet these specifications, it could lead to product damage, Vehicle damage, personal injury, or even loss of life. BendPak Lifts are supplied with installation instructions and Concrete fasteners meeting the criteria as prescribed by the current version of the American National Standard “Automotive Lifts – Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation”...
  • Page 54 Do not shim a Post more than half an inch using the provided Shims. A maximum of 2 inches is possible by ordering optional Shim Plates. Contact BendPak at (800) 253-2363, extension 191 to order. Please have the model and serial number of your Lift available.
  • Page 55 Gusset Covers. Yellow, Plastic Covers that are installed on top of the Crosstube Gussets. • Tire Stops. Installed at the Front of the Lift. Holds the Tires of the Vehicle in position. BendPak recommends chocking the rear Tires, so that the Vehicle stays in place. Included with the Lift.
  • Page 56 2. Align the Covers with the openings in the Gusset, one at each end of the Crosstube, then push the Cover into place. Do the same for the remaining covers. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 57 The Ramps are heavy and awkward, so you may want to consider having two people install them; one to hold the Ramp, the other to put the components into place. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the other Ramp. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 58 Vehicles or personnel on the Lift. The Anti-Slip Tape is provided in a single roll measuring 6 in. x 24 ft. (152 mm x 7.3 m). BendPak suggests cutting the Tape into four equal lengths 72 in. (1,829 mm) long.
  • Page 59 Important: When the move is complete, remove the Caster Kit assemblies. Do not leave the Caster Assemblies in place while operating the Lift. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 60 9. Move the Lift to the desired location. 10. Raise the Lift to a locking position and engage it there. 11. Take off all four Caster Kit assemblies. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 61 Use a small amount of White Lithium Grease or similar on the inside of the Lift Posts where the Slide Blocks move. Repeat monthly or as required. Approach Red Lithium Grease Side Red Lithium Grease White Lithium Grease inside all 4 Posts where the Slide Blocks travel. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 62 Perform an Operational Test BendPak strongly recommends doing an Operational Test of your Lift with a typical Vehicle before starting normal service (a typical Vehicle is not required, but is recommended). ⚠ DANGER When you even hear the words “automotive lift,” your brain should automatically remember that lifting a Vehicle is a serious endeavor with life-threatening risks.
  • Page 63 If it has not been done already, perform an Operational Test of the Lift with a typical Vehicle. Refer Performing an Operational Test. • Make sure a copy of the Installation and Operation Manual remains with the Lift. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...

  • Page 64: Operation

    Check the Vehicle. Never exceed the Lift’s weight rating. Do not allow people inside a Vehicle you are going to raise. Make sure the Vehicle is not overbalanced on either end or either side. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 65 Safety Locks; release release Pushbutton and Lowering Handle when Lowering Handle. they stop. Do not press and hold Pushbutton. 5. Make sure all four Posts are engaged at same height. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 66 5. With the Runways engaged on the Safety Locks, check around the Vehicle to make sure there are no obstructions, and all ramps are resting on Safety Locks. If you see anything wrong, fix it before anyone gets near the Runways or goes under them. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 67 4. When the Runways are fully lowered (on the ground), release the Pushbutton and the Lowering Handle. 5. Remove the Tire Chocks. 6. Drive the Vehicle off the Runways when the way is clear. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...

  • Page 68: Maintenance

    ⚠ WARNING: Do not operate your Lift if you find maintenance issues; instead, take the Lift out of service, then contact your dealer, visit bendpak.com/support, email support@bendpak.com, or call (800) 253-2363. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
  • Page 69 Visually check for any broken wires. One way to check for crown breaks is to run a cloth along the rope to check for possible snags. d. With an awl, probe between wires and strands and raise any wires that appear loose. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Make sure the Power Unit is getting power. If the Hydraulic Fluid is dirty, replace it with clean fluid. Make sure the Lift is not overloaded. Contact Bendpak Support bendpak.com/support, email or call (800) 253-2363. support@bendpak.com, Runways do not lower past the nearest Problem with the Air Line;...
  • Page 71 4. Add additional Hydraulic Fluid if necessary. If your Lift is still moving erratically or making odd noises after bleeding the Hydraulic System, refer to Troubleshooting for more information. P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...

  • Page 72: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams 5585014 5585280 5585780 208 - 230VAC Bl a ck Wi re #7 Wi re Screw Connector P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...

  • Page 73: Labels

    Labels P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
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  • Page 76: Parts Drawings

    Parts Drawings P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
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  • Page 83: Maintenance Log

    Maintenance Log P/N 5900282 HD-75BXT Series Four-Post Lifts — Rev. A — February 2023...
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