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Two-post clear floor lift

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RTD9KACX
Two-Post Clear Floor Lift
(Asymmetric)
9,000 lbs. Capacity
(2,250 lbs. Max per Arm)
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
MANUAL
Sep 2020-A

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  • Page 1 RTD9KACX Two-Post Clear Floor Lift (Asymmetric) 9,000 lbs. Capacity (2,250 lbs. Max per Arm) INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Sep 2020-A...
  • Page 2: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES READ THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THE LIFT. · Do not install this lift on any surface other than concrete, conforming to minimum specifications. · Do not install this lift over expansion joints or cracks. Check with building architect. ·...
  • Page 3: General Information

    PREPARATION The installation of this lift is relatively simple and can be accomplished by 2 men in a few hours. The following tools and equipment are needed: · 12 quarts of Non-Detergent / Non-Foaming Hydraulic Oil - SAE-10, AW 32 or equivalent ·...
  • Page 4 4 TP9KACX Sep 2020-A...
  • Page 5: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: (Selecting Site) Before installing your new lift, check the following: 1. LIFT LOCATION: Always use architects plans when available. Check layout dimension against floor plan requirements making sure that adequate space is available (Fig. 2, 2a, 2b & Fig. 3). Fig.
  • Page 6 Fig. 2a (TP9KACX - Asymmetric Lift) 6 TP9KACX Sep 2020-A...
  • Page 7 CAUTION! DO NOT SET ANCHOR BOLTS IN THE CONCRETE BASED ON THESE BOLT SPACING DIMENSIONS. ALWAYS DRILL AND ANCHOR USING YOUR ACTUAL LIFT AS THE GUIDE. Fig. 3 (Column / Floor Layout) 2. OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS: The area where the lift is located should be free of overhead obstructions such as heaters, building supports, electrical lines, etc.
  • Page 8 STEP 3: (Site Layout) 1. Determine which side will be the approach side. 2. Now determine which side you prefer the power unit to be located on. The MAIN column has the power-unit mounting bracket attached to the side, as shown in (Fig.
  • Page 9 STEP 5: (Installing OFFSIDE COLUMN & OVERHEAD BEAM ASSEMBLY) NOTE: Install Overhead Beam assembly to top of columns BEFORE drilling anchors for Offside column. This is to ensure that the Offside column can be properly positioned to be plumb and level.
  • Page 10 STEP 6: (Installing POWER UNIT) 1. Attach the power unit to the mount bracket on the side of the Main Column using bolts, nuts and washers supplied (Fig. 7). 2. Remove the vent plug from the power unit and fill the reservoir with hydraulic oil.
  • Page 11 STEP 7: (Installing / Routing EQUALIZER CABLES) Cont. 5. Repeat above for the second cable. 6. Adjust each equalizer cable to approximately 1/2” side-to-side play. Ensure that each cable has equal tension. Also, check the carriage height to ensure both carriages are sitting on the same latch. STEP 8: (Installing / Routing HYDRAULIC HOSES, HYDRAULIC FITTINGS &...
  • Page 12: Safety Notice

    STEP 9: (Installing Swing Arms & Arm Restraints) Cont. 2. Install arm restraint mechanisms to each swing arm, as shown below in (Fig. 13). 3. Check for proper engagement for the arm restraints as the gear rack should fully engage the gear on the arm.
  • Page 13 STEP 10: (Electrical Connection to POWER UNIT & OVERHEAD LIMIT SWITCH) 1. Have a certified electrician make the electrical connection to the power unit. Use a separate circuit for each power unit, as shown below in (Fig. 14). Fig. 14 IMPORTANT! The wiring must comply with local code.
  • Page 14 STEP 11: (Checking Operation) See next page for detailed Operation Instructions: Safety Latch 1. Do not place any vehicle on the lift at this time. Cycle the lift up ‘Cable Pull’ Release and down several times to ensure carriage latches click together and all air is removed from the hydraulic system.
  • Page 15 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS RAISE LIFT 1. Read operating and safety manuals before using lift. 2. Always lift a vehicle according to the manufacturers recommended lifting points 3. Position vehicle between columns, as equally as possible. 4. Adjust swing arms so that the vehicle is positioned with the center of gravity midway between pads. 5.
  • Page 16: Safety Procedures

    SAFETY PROCEDURES · Never allow unauthorized persons to operate lift. Thoroughly train new employees in the operation and care of the lift. · Caution: the power unit operates at high pressure. · Remove passengers before raising vehicle. · Prohibit unauthorized persons from being in shop area while lift is in use. ·...
  • Page 17: Responsibility Of The User

    WARNING!! OSHA AND ANSI REQUIRE USERS TO INSPECT LIFTING EQUIPMENT AT THE START OF EVERY SHIFT. THESE AND OTHER PERIODIC INSPECTIONS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECK (8 HOURS) The user should perform Daily check. Daily check of the safety latch system is very important to prevent expensive property damage, lost production time, serious personal injury and even death.
  • Page 18 Only trained maintenance experts should perform lift service for the following items. · Replace hydraulic hoses · Replace chains and rollers. · Replace cables and sheaves. · Replace or rebuild air and hydraulic cylinders as required. · Replace or rebuild pumps / motors as required. ·...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Motor does not run: Breaker or fuse blown Faulty wiring connections. Call electrician. Defective up button. Call electrician for checking. Defective Capacitor. Call electrician for checking. Motor runs but will not raise: A. Oil level too low. Oil level should be just under the vent cap port when the lift is down!!! B.
  • Page 20: Power Unit Priming

    POWER UNIT PRIMING WARNING!! Failure to properly relieve pressure in the following steps can cause injury to personnel. 20 TP9KACX Sep 2020-A...
  • Page 21: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW #1 41.1 21 TP9KACX Sep 2020-A...
  • Page 22 EXPLODED VIEW #2 22 TP9KACX Sep 2020-A...
  • Page 23: Parts List

    PARTS LIST ITEM Tux P/N M-Ref P/N DESCRIPTION TP9KACX-001 TT-6835-100-00AKY Mainside Column TP9KACX-002 TT-6835-100-00BKY Offside Column TP9KACX-003 TT-6934-400-10-00KY High Adaptor 4” TP9KACX-004 TT-6934-400-09-00KY Low Adaptor 1-3/8” TP9KACX-005 TT-6835-100-03 Cable Nut TP9KACX-006 TT-6934-100-14KY Adaptor Bracket TP9KACX-007 GB818-85 M8X10 Bolt, M8x10 TP9KACX-008 GB95-1985 D8 Flat Washer D8 TP9KACX-009...
  • Page 24 TP9KACX-036 GB95-1985 D20 Flat Washer, D20 TP9KACX-037 GB818-2000 M6×30 Screw, M6x30 TP9KACX-038 TPF4-300-09 Spring TP9KACX-039 TPF4-100-12 Plastic Cover, Column TP9KACX-040 SF-1 2515 Combined Bushing TP9KACX-041 TPF4A-700-02-02 Cable Pulley - 3.5” O.D. 41.1 TP9KACX-041.1 TPF4-100-10-05 Cable Pulley - 4.75” O.D. TP9KACX-042 XG4.5A01-04 Spacer TP9KACX-043...
  • Page 25 TP9KACX-072 O-RING O-Ring D14 TP9KACX-073 GB/6170-2000 M8 Nut, M8 TP9KACX-074 GB93-87 D8 Lock Washer, D8 TP9KACX-075 GB95-1985 D8 Flat Washer, D8 TP9KACX-076 GB5781-2000 M8X25 Bolt, M8x25 TP9KACX-077 TT-6835-500-01KY MS, Low Hyd. Hose 56.3” TP9KACX-078 TT-6934-500-02M 9KX Hex Pipe, Restrictor Fitting TP9KACX-079 TT-6934-500-06M Restrictor Valve Insert...
  • Page 26: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Structural Warranty: The following parts and structural components carry a five year warranty: Columns Arms Uprights Swivel Pins Legs Carriages Overhead Beam Tracks Cross Rails Top Rail Beam Limited One-Year Warranty: Tuxedo Distributors, LLC offers a limited one-year warranty to the original purchaser of Lifts and Wheel Service equipment in the United States and Canada.

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