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33 Amy Way Hanover, PA 17331 Phone: 763-300-5730 Sales@AdvantageLifts.com www.AdvantageLifts.com Backyard Buddy B-SXS-10000 Installation and Operations Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the entire contents of this manual prior to installation, operation, servicing or maintaining the lift. Reference ANSI/ALI ALIS “Safety Requirements for Installation and Service of Automotive Lifts”...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your garage equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts. 3. Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the equipment has been dropped or damaged - until it has been examined by a qualified service person.
Advantage Lifts warranty only applies to the original purchaser of the lift. Advantage Lifts shall repair or replace at their option any defective part, as soon as the part becomes available, during the warranty period. Part(s) in question may be required to be returned to the factory freight prepaid for inspection prior to being considered defective.
Safety Read these safety instructions entirely, Check advantagelifts.com for manual updates. Advantage recommends reviewing the current version of the ANSI/ALI ALIS “Safety Requirements for Installation and Service” to provide additional safety information for installing and using your lift. Additionally, the ALI “Lifting it Right” and “Safety Tips” documents are recommended reading for every lift operator (autolift.org) For installation reference ANSI/ALI ALOM, “Safety Requirements for...
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MAINTAIN your lift. Keep the lift clean for better and safe performance. Follow manual for proper lubrication and maintenance instructions. Keep control handles and/or buttons dry, clean and free from grease and oil. Always follow proper lockout/tagout procedures per ANSI Z244.1. NEVER overload your lift.
IMPORTANT NOTICE. Do not attempt to install this lift if you have not been trained in basic automotive lift installation procedures. Never attempt to lift components without proper lifting tools such as forklift or cranes. Stay clear of any moving parts that can fall and cause injury. These instructions must be followed to ensure proper installation and operation of your lift.
All freight claims must be communicated to Advantage Lifts. Advantage Lifts recommends picking up your lift at a local freight terminal with a trailer at least 18 feet long. Prior to arrival, communicate with the freight carriers and arrange for them to load the lift directly on your trailer.
Improper installation can accelerate wear, resulting catastrophic failure which may cause property damage and/or bodily injury. Advantage Lifts assumes no liability for loss or damage of any kind, expressed or implied, resulting from improper installation or use of this product. Read this installation manual in its entirety before attempting to install or operate.
Floor Requirements: Visually inspect the floor where the lift is to be installed and check for cracked or defective concrete. This lift must be installed on a level concrete floor with no more than 3 degrees of slope and in good condition.
Site Planning Minimum Clearance Figure 1.3 Clearance Around the Lift Calculate Ceiling Height Figure 1.3 Lift Clearance (Height) Clearance Height = B (Clearance Pg 14) + C (4.5 Runway Height) + D (Vehicle #2 Height) Clearance under the runway can be calculated by measuring from the ground to the bottom of the lock hole and subtracting 2.25-inch for the crossmember offset (bottom of the lock to top of the runway).
Specifications Specification Imperial Metric *Lifting Capacity 10,000 lbs. 4,536 kg Max Capacity / Front Axel 5,000 lbs. 2,268 kg Max Capacity / Rear Axel 5,000 lbs. 2,268 kg Height of Columns 103 in. 2616 mm Max Clearance on Top Lock 81-1/2 in.
STEP 2: Unloading and Unpacking: Freight carriers may have restrictions on delivering to residential addresses requiring freight terminal pick-up. Please contact the freight carrier to coordinate delivery to a terminal where the terminal personnel will load the lift onto the customer's trailer or truck. Lifts will not be shipped to an address without a fork-lift.
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Figure 2.3: Freight Terminal Figure 2.4: Lift Loaded on Customer’s Trailer With the lift assembly still on the trailer, position the material handler to lift the portion of the package closest to the trailer tongue (figure 2.5) using a strap as shown. Position a wheeled car dolly underneath the shipping bracket (figure 2.6) and lower on to the dolly.
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With the material handler and strap attached to the rear section, raise the packaged assembly upward so the rear section clears the car trailer. Carefully roll the entire lift assembly backwards bringing the front of the packaged assembly short of the rear of the car trailer. The lifted end may now be carefully lowered and placed on a car dolly that is positioned on the ground.
Figure 2.13 Repeat this process for the second package. If possible, leave each package on the car dollies, this will allow for repositioning of the packages during unpacking. Before unpacking the lift plan the location and position of the lift. Consult figure 1.1 (pg.
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Using the material handler remove the top powered runway from Package 1. Make sure the load is centered and at least 2 people are present to stabilize the ends while moving. Place this runway of the way on top of 2x4s.
Components in the lift With one set of legs removed, the remaining items in package 1 can now be removed. Review the contents list to verify that all the parts are present. Some of the smaller components found between the two tracks are shown in Figure 3.8 and 3.9.
Figure 3.11 Hardware Bag Contents Separated Crossmember Preparation and Installation Remove the crossmembers from the top of Package 2 using the material handler. The crossmembers are heavy, two persons are required in addition to the material handlers to stabilize the load. Note: Both crossmembers are identical.
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Figure 3.14 Crossmember Placement Using wood blocks, prop the leg up so there is clearance to slide the crossmember down the legs. Position the crossmember so the guide blocks align with both columns, adjust the leg spacing as necessary to match them up.
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* NOTE * One side of each glide block is thicker than the other. To denote correct orientation, notches have been machined into the corners. Figure 3.17 illustrates the correct orientation for installation. Place two glide blocks in the corners as shown in figure 3.18.
Once on the locks you can stand up the columns and work them into the planned position. The crossmember and legs are extremely heavy, a material handler may be used to assist in raising the assembly. To prevent the crossmember from riding up the legs place a stop in the lock hole directly above the crossmember.
Secondary Locks Remove the left and right secondary lock pre-assemblies from the hardware box (2 of each). 1. Remove the external retaining ring from one side of the pin using snap ring pliers. 2. Slide the pin from the hole so that only one spacer remains on the pin. (Figure 3.24) 3.
STEP 4: Runway Installation The powered runway will be installed first, this is the upper runway from the Package 1 Assembly. Take note to visually locate the hole for the hydraulic fitting exiting the side of the powered runway, this fitting must be located next to the column the power unit will be bolted to, front left or rear right.
The remaining runway in Package Assembly 1 is packaged upside down. Position the material handler and strap around the runway and unbolt the remaining bolts and remove the shipping brackets. Lift the runway to a comfortable height using the material handler and wen strap. While lifted, with one person on each end, rotate the runway.
Attach the three rods together using the (4) hex nuts and couplers. (Figures 5.4 to 5.6). Both the safety rod handle and the safety rod end plate must be clocked the vertically, straight up and down at this time, they will be rotated once the hiem joints are installed.
Lock Linkage Rod Installation Choose the (2) 3/8 x 8.4375 all thread pieces and install a 3/8-24 nut and then a 3/8 hiem joint on to each end (figure 5.9). Select the (2) 3/8 x 175.25 rods and slide through the eyebolts (Figure 5.10). After installed, thread a 3/8-24 jam nut and hiem joint on either end of the rod.
The hiem joint on the opposite side of the 175.25 threaded rod is attached using the same 3/8 split washer and 3/8-24 nut, install on both crossmembers. Ensure the split washer is placed between the hiem and the lock. This acts as a spacer to allow him to pivot. Rotate the lock/handle assembly so that the safety rod handle points to 11 o’clock and the safety rod end plate side points to 1 o’clock (Figure 5.12) Figure 5.13 –...
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Description Top Cap 1 40024 Hydraulic Power Unit 90043 3/8-16 x 1 3/4 HHCS 60001-04 5/16-18 Nut 60006-01 5/16 Split Lock Washer 60007-01 3/4-10 Nylock Nut 60017-01 3/4 Flat Washer 60018-01 5/16-18 x 1 HHCS 60019-03 3/8 Split Lock Washer 60021-01 Figure 6.3 –...
STEP 7: Hydraulic Hose & Drain Kit The 90° bulkhead fitting (90005) is attached to the end of the hose on the cylinder runway. Remove the packing nut and insert into the hole provided, secure with previously removed packing nut (figure 7.2) Figure 7.1 Hydraulic Hose Install Figure 7.2 Bulkhead Fitting Attached Next connect the hose from the hardware box to the bulkhead fitting.
Drain Kit Open the drain kit with the 1/4 inch and push to connect fitting. Remove the plug from the end of the hydraulic cylinder and install the 1/4 thread to 1/4 hose push to connect fitting (90023) (figure 7.5). Remove the plug from the power unit as shown and install the 3/8 thread to 1/4 hose push connect fitting (90024) (figure 7.6).
Use the cable strap along with the nylon retainer 1/4-20 bolt to attach the cable to the leg. Ensure enough slack for lift movement. Figure 7.10 Cable Clamp Figure 7.11 – Cable Clamp STEP 8: Installing Cables The cables come pre-installed and pre-routed on the cylinder runway. Begin by finding the zip ties and cutting with a pair of side cutters.
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Figure 8.2 Routing Cables Figure 8.3 Routing Cables To gain enough free cable length to wrap around the various pulleys and attach the cables to the Top Caps. To do this pull on the cables that are attached to the cylinder under the power runway to extend the rod on the lift cylinder.
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Figure 8.5 Routing Cables Pass the cable through the hole in the Top Cap. Install the washer first then the nylon hex nut. Ensure at least 1/4 inch of threads are exposed above the nylon hex nut (figure 8.6). Repeat this procedure for each of the four cables.
Figure 8.8 Routing Cables Figure 8.7 Routing Cables STEP 9: Cable Keepers and Pulley Guard Locate the (4) 5/16-18 x 4 fully threaded cable keeper bolts, nuts, and acorn nuts. Install the bolt into the crossmember from the lock side. Install the nut on the pulley side of the crossmember (figure 9.2) and install the acorn nut on the end of the bolt.
The most common cause of hydraulic system malfunction or failure is contamination of the hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic system (hose and pipe, cylinders, valves, etc.) must be clean to prevent contamination problems. For unusual vehicles (limousines, RV’s, long wheelbases, short wheelbases, etc.) contact Advantage Lifts for loading instructions. If Lift Does Not Rise Check hose connections.
Daily Checks are the responsibility of the owner or qualified operator. Confirm all fasteners are in place and tight. (Snap rings, collars, bolts, nuts etc.) Check that the hoses are not kinked, are clear of the cables and do not hang up on the tank. All secondary locks move freely and return to home position.
STEP 11: First Start Up (At Installation) Wax the outside of the columns where the UHMW Guide Blocks will make contact to the column. The wax will reduce friction and make for smooth operation (figures 11.1 & 11.2). Grease the zerk fittings (4 on the powered runway and 2 on each crossmember).
Read and follow all safety instructions in this document and the power unit before operation. • Advantage Lifts also recommends ALI’s “Lifting it Right” and “Safety Tips” from autolift.org. Drive the vehicle onto the lift platform using a spotter. It is recommended to center the wheelbase on •...
If you notice kinking, flattening, bird caging, cuts or other possible defects of a cable. • If you have any questions regarding the condition of your cables that may not be listed, above contact the Advantage Lifts for assistance. Always check the full length of the cable Notes: •...
Anchoring Instructions This lift does not require anchoring to the floor. If you choose to anchor the lift, which is not recommended, follow the instructions below. • Make sure the anchors are 8 inches from any wall, crack, or seam. •...
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Pictographs and Warning Labels used with permission of Automotive Lift Institute www.autolift.org. B-SXS-10000 Page 40 of 50 PN: 90052 Version: 1.4...
If possible place the lift on the locks to release mechical engery stored in the cables and unplug the power unit and call Advantage Lifts at 763-300- 5730 for further assistance. Repair work must be performed by a qualified person.
ACCESSORIES Rolling Jack Platform Loosen the set screw on one set of wheels (axles that ride on the same track channel). Confirm the other 2 wheels are tight then place tightened wheels of the Rolling Jack Tray on one set of accessory rails. Slide the loosened axles in or out to allow the wheels to seat properly on the opposite accessory rail.
Walkways Walkways are designed to rest in the space between the two center runways. Place the first walkway with the tread facing up and the flat vertical side touching the inside of the crossmember. Place the next one so the vertical face nests inside of the groove. Do not attempt to drive on the walkways, they are only designed to support a human’s weight.
• Height Limit Switch • Solid Decks (90065) Replacement parts For replacement parts and availibility please contact Advantage Lifts at (763) 300-5730. Only use parts approved by the original equipment manufacturer. Maintenance Log: B-SXS-10000 Page 44 of 50 PN: 90052 Version: 1.4...
Parts List Item Description 20018 Wheel Stops 40032 Rolling Jack Platform 90054 Approach Ramp (set of 2) 20268 Walkway (Set of 3) 40124 SXS Caster Assembly B-SXS-10000 Page 46 of 50 PN: 90052 Version: 1.4...
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Item Description 40004 Power Unit Mount 40055 Right Leg Assembly 40054 Left Leg Assembly 40029 Top Cap 3 40025 Top Cap 2 40024 Top Cap 1 - Hydraulic Mount SEE CHART Hydraulic Power Unit 60006-01 5/16-18 Nut 60007-01 5/16 Split Lock Washer 60017-01 3/4-10 Nylock Nut 60018-01...
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NOTE: ON OPPOSITE SIDE CROSSMEMBER, ITEM 36 (40015) IS REPLACED WITH 40014, & ITEM 29 IS REMOVED QTY 1 OF 20223 (ROD, LOCK, CENTER) REQUIRED TO CONNECT 40014 & 40015 SEE NEXT SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL ASSEMBLY DETAILS Item Description Item Description 60029-01 Wheel Stop Lock Washers...
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