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Installation and Operation Manual Manual P/N 5900371 — Manual Revision D2 — May 2023 Models: XPR-9TF XPR-9SBT XPR-9TF shown Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China. ⚠ DANGER ! Read the entire contents MPORTANT AFETY...
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Unit Information. Enter the Model Number, Serial Number, and the Date of Manufacture from the ID label on your unit. This information is required for part or warranty issues. Model: Serial: Date of Manufacture:...
Make sure to read and follow the instructions on the labels on the unit. This manual is mandatory reading for all users of XPR-9 Series Lifts, including anyone who installs, operates, maintains, or repairs them. Always keep this manual on or near the equipment.
900 chemicals identified by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. ALWAYS use this product in accordance with BendPak’s instructions. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. ...
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Installation and Service for more information about safely installing, using, and servicing your Lift. 26. XPR-9 Series Lifts are Two-Post Service Lifts. Use them only for their intended purpose. 27. You must wear OSHA-approved (publication 3151) personal protective equipment at all times when installing, using, maintaining, or repairing the Lift.
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32. Make an inspection of the Lift before using it. 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. Symbols Following are the symbols used in this manual: ⚠...
Concrete. Do not install on asphalt or any surface other than Concrete. Q: Can I install my Lift outside? A: No. All XPR-9 Series Lifts are approved for indoor installation and use only. Outdoor installation is prohibited. Q: How many Safety Lock positions does my Lift have? A: The XPR-9TF has 13 Safety Lock Positions;...
Components XPR-9TF (Available separately) XPR-9SBT (Available separately) XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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XPR-9 Series Lift components include: • Power Side Post: The Power Side Post holds the Power Unit, the Safety Lock Release Handle, and the Lowering Handle (which is on the Power Unit). • Off Side Post: The other Post. •...
Specifications XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Lifting Height is maximum lifting height with Pads at top height and with the optional 2.5 in. / 63 mm adapter. ** Special voltages available upon request. Specifications subject to change without notice. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
Installation Checklist Following are the steps needed to install an XPR-9 Series Lift; perform them in this order. ☐ 1. Review the Safety Rules and information. ☐ 2. Plan for Electrical work. ☐ 3. Make sure you have the necessary Tools.
Install a Thermal Disconnect Switch. A Thermal Disconnect Switch automatically shuts down the equipment in the event of an overload or an overheated motor. Refer to Installing a Thermal Disconnect Switch for more information. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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For safety purposes, clear space around and above the Lift is required. Drawing is a top view. Not to scale. Additional distance is required for Vehicles to be driven on to and off of the Lift. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Socket and ratchet set, SAE, and metric Two 12-foot ladders Hex key wrench set Two sawhorses Crescent and pipe wrenches Torque wrench XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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• Do not install the Lift on a secondary floor level or on any ground floor with a basement beneath without written authorization from the building Architect and prior approval of BendPak Inc. • Never drill or cut into a post tensioned slab. Seek qualified personnel to identify cable locations prior to cutting or drilling ⚠...
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You must have a Forklift or Shop Crane to move some of the Lift components into position. Use care when moving Lift components. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Overall setting (Narrow or Wide, depending on your selection) for your Lift model. 4. Put the Base Plates into the corners created by the Chalk Line Guides, as shown in the drawing on this page. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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The following illustration shows an Equalizing Cable; the ends are exaggerated for clarity. When Equalizing Cables are fully routed, they are mirror images of each other. XPR-9TF: (2X) Cable Assembly 5595746 XPR-9SBT: (2X) Cable Assembly 5595359 XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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⚠ CAUTION BendPak recommends wearing gloves while handling the Equalizing Cables. To put the Equalizing Cables into position: 1. Using a forklift or equivalent, move the Posts near the Chalk Lines. 2. Place both Posts either flat on the ground or with their tops elevated on a sawhorse or similar; the insides of the Posts need to be accessible, facing up.
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12. Route the Cable around the bottom Sheave and up to the Lift Head. 13. Insert the threaded end of the cable into the Cable Holder. Use the Washer and Nut loosely secure the cable end to the Lift Head. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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15. After the Cables are in place. Reinstall all Sheaves and pins that were removed. 16. Verify the Pulley plate at the top of each post is secured. 17. Move both Lift Heads back down to the bottom of each Post. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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2. Retrieve the Chain with its Master Links. XPR-9TF Chain (5210251) XPR-9SBT Chain (5210116) 3. On XPR-9SBT only, verify the Cylinder Leveling Plug is in Place. Refer to the figure below. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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7. Anchor the end of the Chain to the Lift Head Connector Bracket on the inside of the Lift Head. Refer to the figure below. 8. Visually inspect the Lift Head Chain is properly positioned with the Lift Head Chain Sheave. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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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 latest version of the American National Standard “Automotive Lifts – Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation.”...
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Do not drill all the way through the Concrete; if you punch completely through the slab, you could compromise the holding strength of the Anchor Bolts. Drill in straight; do not let the drill wobble. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Anchor Bolt. If you are using a ¾ inch diameter Anchor Bolt, for example, use a ¾ inch diameter drill bit. 5. Vacuum each hole clean. BendPak recommends using a Vacuum to get the hole very clean. ⚠...
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Drawing not to scale. Components removed for clarity. The Safety Assemblies are not installed at this point, so the Safety Lock Cable, after being routed, will simply stay in place until later in the installation. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Hydraulic Hoses and Equalizing Cables. Connecting the Safety Lock Cable – XPR–9TF only Your XPR-9 Series Lift has two Safety Assemblies: one on the Power Side Post (above the Power Unit) and the other on the Offside Post. The Safety Assemblies take the Lift off of its Safety Locks so the Lift Arms can be lowered. The Safety Assemblies need to be disengaged at the same time so that the Lift Arms lower together.
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1. Starting on the Power Side Post, locate the Safety Assembly with the Safety Lock Release Handle, a Safety Clevis Pin, a Torsion Spring, and a Hair Pin. Refer to the previous drawings for locations of the components of the Safety Assemblies. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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6. Operate the Safety Lock Release Handle, checking for proper operation of both Safety Assemblies. ⚠ DANGER Verify that both the Power Side and the Offside Safety Assemblies engage properly before operating the Lift. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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XPR-9TF; the main differences include two Safety Assemblies per each Post and adding a Safety Bar that links the Safety Assemblies on each Post. The following illustration shows the XPR-9SBT Safety Assemblies. The following illustrations shows how to assemble the Safety Assemblies. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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The following illustration details the Safety Lock Cable connections to the Safety Assemblies. Offside Safeties: Power Side Safeties: XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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6. Operate the Safety Lock Release Handle, checking for proper operation of both Safety Assemblies. ⚠ DANGER Verify that both the Power Side and the Offside Safety Assemblies engage properly before operating the Lift. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings on the Lift, making your new Lift inoperable and unusable. Your Lift is shipped with clean components; however, BendPak strongly recommends that you take secondary precautions and 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.
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1. Apply the thread sealant when the ambient temperature is between +46.5°F to +70°F (+8°C to 21°C)Make sure the Fittings and connectors you are going to use are clean and dry. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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5. Allow the manufacturer-recommended curing time before pressurizing the system. Routing the Hydraulic Hoses – XPR-9TF The following illustration shows how to connect the XPR-9TF Hydraulic Hoses to the Hydraulic Cylinders. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Hydraulic Hoses move Hydraulic Fluid to and from the Hydraulic Cylinders at the bottom of each Post. Refer to the figure below when connecting the Hydraulic Hoses to the Hydraulic Cylinders. Not to Scale. Components removed for clarity. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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⚠ CAUTION The Power Unit is heavy. BendPak recommends having one person hold the Power Unit while a second person bolts it into place. 3. Position the Vibration Dampener into place next to the Mounting Bracket on the Power Side Post.
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Hydraulic Fitting (06 ORB to 06 JIC) and install in the P1 or P2 port of the Power Unit. 3. The figure below shows locations of the Hydraulic Pressure Ports on the Power Units that are available for the XPR-9 Series of Lifts. 4. Connect the Hydraulic Hose to the Elbow just installed.
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Vehicle being raised. XPR-9 Series Arm Restraint Gears have an R imprinted on one side and an L imprinted on the other side. Before installing an Arm Restraint Gear, determine whether it is going to be a ‘left’ arm or a ‘right’...
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For example, if you install an Arm Restraint Gear on a Lift Arm as Left, then it will not work correctly if you put that Lift Arm on the Right side of a Lift Head. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Arm into a Lift Head. 7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for the other two Bolts. The Lift Arm is ready to be installed into the Lift Head. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Make sure that the Arm Restraint Gears and the Gear Stops are meshing and staying in place when up to 150 pounds of lateral force is applied before putting the Lift into normal operation. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Protect each circuit with a time delay fuse or appropriate circuit breaker for the power unit in use: – 208 to 230 VAC, single phase circuit. – 208 to 230 VAC, three phase circuit. – 380 to 440 VAC, three phase circuit. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Fill the Hydraulic Fluid reservoir. Covered in this section. Power Units Your XPR-9 Series Lift is available with one of any of the following types of Power Units: • 220 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 Phase. 220 VAC, for North American countries (U.S., Mexico, Canada).
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Dexron III, Dexron VI, Mercon V, Mercon LV, Shell Tellus S4 / S3 / S2, or any synthetic multi-vehicle automatic transmission fluid. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Never expose the motor to rain or other damp environments; damage to the motor caused by water is not covered by the warranty. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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High running amperage that exceeds the motor’s full load amps (FLA) rating may result in permanent damage to the motor. BendPak strongly recommends you not exceed the rated duty cycle of the Lift motor. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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When you believe the Lift Arms to be level, raise the Lift and listen for the Lift Heads hitting the Safety Locks (there is a distinct thump). What you want is for the thumps to be simultaneous or close to it. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Cover Screws into their blocks so that the Safety Cover is held securely. 6. Fully tighten both Cover Screws into their blocks so that the Safety Cover is held securely. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Screws into their blocks so that the Safety Cover is held securely. 6. Fully tighten all Cover Screws into their blocks so that the Safety Cover is held securely. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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The four inside corners of both Posts, with white lithium grease. Apply to all areas that contact the slide blocks. Lubricate both top and bottom slide block areas on both posts. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Lift Post Base Plates and requires no fasteners. The XPR-9TF in the wide configuration requires an extension (5600510) and two fasteners (5530079) as detailed in the figure below. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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9. Repeat the process, this time raising the Lift, engaging it on a Safety Lock position, taking it off the Safety Lock position, and then lowering it back down to the ground. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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12. Drive the Vehicle out. 13. With no Vehicle on the Lift Arms, press and hold the Up button on the Power Unit. The Lift Arms start rising. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Make sure that all Safety Locks are clear and free. • Make sure an Operational Test has been done. • Leave the Installation and Operation Manual with the owner/operator. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
Check the Lift. Check the Lift for any missing, heavily worn, or damaged parts. Do not operate the Lift if you find any issues; instead, take it out of service, contact your dealer, email support@bendpak.com, or call (800) 253-2363, select option 7, then 4. •...
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Never place Contact Pads on non-approved, non-load holding Sill Covers or Side Skirts! Accessories Contact BendPak for the optional Adapters and Auxiliary Adapters listed below (also called height adapters or extenders): • Four Screw Lift Pads Assemblies (5215704). Best suited for Vehicles with Unibody constructions;...
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Contact Pads. • Frame Cradle Adapters — Required for use when lifting trucks, vans or other frame Vehicles that require additional stability. (5215761) Set of 4. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Replacement Polyurethane Tuf Pads™ - Never use your Lift with missing or damaged Rubber Contact Pads. Always replace Pads when worn or damaged. (5715017) You may contact BendPak for accessories and replacement Parts information at (800) 253-2363, select option 7 then 5; please have the model and serial number of your Lift available.
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Two-Post Frame Engaging Lift. Contact the Vehicle’s manufacturer for Lifting or Jacking guidance. The figure on the next page illustrates typical lifting points based on Vehicle Frame type. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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9. Check the Arm Restraint Gears on all four Lift Arms to make sure they are engaged. If they are not engaged, move the Lift Arms back and forth until they engage. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Only leave the Lift fully lowered or engaged on a Safety Lock. Never move or work under a vehicle unless it is stable and resting on a Safety Lock. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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5. When the Lift is on the ground, release both Handles, then move all four Lift Arms to their full drive- through positions. 6. Drive the Vehicle out. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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Lift raised but not engaged on Safety Locks, the Vehicle is not secure. It could fall, possibly damaging the Vehicle, the Lift, and injuring anyone under the Vehicle. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
WARNING Do not operate your Lift if you find maintenance issues; instead, remove it from service, then contact your dealer or BendPak Support via the Web at bendpak.com/support, via email at support@bendpak.com, or by phone at (800) 253-2363 select option 7, then 4.
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With an awl, probe between wires and strands and lift any wires that appear loose. Evidence of internal broken wires may require a more extensive rope examination. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
Lubricate hinge points using white lithium grease. If you continue to have issues with your Lift, take the Lift out of service, then contact your dealer or BendPak Support at bendpak.com/support, via email at support@bendpak.com, or by phone at (800) 253-2363 select option 7, then 4.
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If you are unable to find an appropriate facility, the website earth911.com has resources that may be of help. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
The ALI Store is your trusted source for workplace safety! Visit today and get the training and materials you need to work safely: www.autolift.org/ali-store/. XPR-9 Series Two-Post Lifts P/N 5900371 — Rev. D2 — May 2023...
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