Norco 78155 Setup, Operating, Maintenance Instructions

MODELS 78125 / 78155 1,250 LB. CAPACITY ENGINE STANDS
MODELS 78200 / 78230 2,000 LB. CAPACITY ENGINE STANDS
SETUP • OPERATING • MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Revision letters (A, B, C, D etc.) after model numbers have been omitted as they do not affect the setup,
operating and maintenance instructions of a particular jack unless otherwise noted.
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE, READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY
AND THOROUGHLY, UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATING PROCEDURES,
SAFETY WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. FAILURE
TO DO SO COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN SERIOUS OR
FATAL PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The use of portable automotive lifting devices is subject to certain hazards
that cannot be prevented by mechanical means, but only by the exercise
of intelligence, care, and common sense. It is therefore essential to have
owners and personnel involved in the use and operation of equipment
who are careful, competent, trained, and qualified in the safe operation
of the equipment and its proper use. Examples of hazards are dropping,
tipping, or slipping of motor vehicles or their components caused primarily
by improperly securing loads, overloading, off-centered loads, use on other
than hard level surfaces, and using equipment for a purpose for which it
• Inspect the engine stand before each use. Do not use if damaged,
altered, modified or in poor condition, or has loose or missing hardware
or components. Take corrective action before using the engine stand.
• Do not exceed rated capacity.
• Use only on a hard level surface.
• Consult engine manufacturer for proper mounting locations.
• Assure load is centered, balanced and secured to the mounting attachments.
• Mount the engine so its weight is balanced within one inch of the
stand's rotational axis.
• Only use the engine mounting plate and four adapter arms that
accompany the model 78125 / 78155 engine stand when mounting
engine stands weighing 1,250 pounds or less.
Please refer to the exploded view drawing in order to identify
the index numbers of parts to be assembled.
MODEL 78125 / 78155 ENGINE STAND
1. The index #12 wheels should have the index #33 wheel sleeves
installed in them. Place the wheels inside the wheel brackets at the ends
of the index #4 main base crossmember and secure them with the index
#5 bolts and index #34 nuts provided.
2. Attach the index #8 locking caster wheel and index #53 caster wheel
to the caster brackets at either end of the index #1 "T" base. Secure them
with the index #9 bolts, index #10 flat washers and index #11 nyloc nuts
provided and in the sequence shown on the exploded view drawing.
3. Assemble the closed end of the index #3 main base tube to the index
#4 main base crossmember with the bolts, washers, and nuts provided. Do
not tighten the bolts at this time.
4. Assemble the index #13 gear housing upright to the top of the index
#3 main base tube and index #4 main base crossmember with the bolts,
washers, and nuts provided as shown on the exploded view drawing.
Tighten the bolts and nuts mentioned in steps 3 and 4.
®
PROFESSIONAL LIFTING EQUIPMENT
was not designed.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read this
manual prior to using this device. It is also the responsibility of the device
owner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient location for all to see
and read. If the manual is lost or not legible, contact Norco Industries, Inc.
for a free replacement. If the operator is not fluent in English, the product
and safety instructions shall be read to and discussed with the operator in
the operator's native language by the purchaser/ owner or his designee,
making sure that the operator comprehends its contents.
This product is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. For details see the
back cover of Norco's product catalog.

WARNING

• Use grade 5, metric grade 8.8 (or better) cap screws for all mounting hardware.
• Threaded holes in adapters and engine blocks must be clean and
not damaged to insure thread engagement. A bolt or screw thread
engagement must be equal to 1-1/2 times the bolt or screw thread
diameter in order to maintain strength requirements.
• Always move the stand slowly to avoid tipping of load.
• Rotate engine slowly to avoid jerking or movement of the engine which
could cause the mounting hardware to loosen.
• Do not alter or modify the stand.
• Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by Norco shall be used.
• Never work under any load that is mounted to this stand.

SETUP

5. Install the index #1 "T" base into the open end of the index #3 main
base tube. Align the hole at the open end of the main base tube with any
one of the threaded inserts in the side of the "T" base and secure them
together with the index #2 adjustment knob assembly and index #10 flat
washer provided.
6. The index #26 handle lever has an oval shaped hole at one end which
must be installed on the exposed end of the index #56 worm that protrudes
out of the side of the gear box. Secure the handle lever to the worm using
the index #27 handle lever nut.
7. Slide the index #38 mounting plate receiver over the exposed end of
the index #15 drive shaft. Align the two holes in the mounting plate receiver
with the threaded holes in the drive shaft and secure them with the bolts
and lockwashers provided.
8. Install the four index #39 adapter arms to the index #38 mounting plate
using the bolts, washers, and nuts provided as shown on the exploded
view drawing.
WARRANTY