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DIRECT-DRIVE TWO POST LIFT Model: OH-18 △ DANGER Read the entire contents of this manual before using this product. Failure to follow instructions and safety precautions could result in serious Cargo Claims injury or even death. Make sure all other If there is any missing or damaged operators also read this manual.
CONTENTS PROFILE ..................1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........3 I. PRODUCT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ........5 II. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT ............. 7 III. INSTALLATION STEPS ............... 9 IV. EXPLODED VIEW ..............33 V. TEST RUN ................40 VI. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ............. 41 VII. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............42 VIII.
PROFILE The two post lift is a commonly used vehicle repair and maintenance tool that uses a pneumatic hydraulic or electric system that can lift the car up to a certain height so that the vehicle can be placed in a suitable position for inspection and repair. Car lifts can be divided into pneumatic and electric, which have the characteristics of safe and reliable, simple structure and quick installation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In order to properly maintain your product and ensure operator safety, it is the responsibility of the product owner to read and follow these instructions! 1. Ensure product installation complies with all applicable local regulations and rules, such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and electrical codes.
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clean, dry, and free of oil. 17. Stay alert. Use common sense to observe what you are doing and stay alert. 18. Check for damaged parts. Check for adjustments to moving parts, damage to parts, or anything that may affect their operation. Do not use the machine if the parts are damaged. 19.
· Self- lubricating UHMW Polyethylene sliders and bronze bush; · Single-point safety release with dual safety design; . Clear-floor design, provide unobstructed floor use; . Overhead safety shut-off device prevents vehicle damage; MODEL OH-18 SPECIFICATION With rubber pad assy. With saddle adapter assy. Max Lifting Height...
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Arm Swings View Fig. 3 Car in Fig. 4 △ CAUTION When driving the vehicle, stay in the middle between the columns. If you hit any part of the lift, you could damage the car or lift.
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B. Equipment storage and installation requirements. 1.Store the equipment in a dry, non-moldy, non-flammable environment. 2.The lift is only approved for indoor installation and use, and outdoor installation is prohibited. 3.When installing the device, take safety precautions according to the instructions to avoid device damage.
Concrete intensity must be 3,500psi (245kg/cm²) Fig. 7 E. POWER SUPPLY 1. You are required to use a licensed and qualified electrician for the installation process. 2. The power supply require 3.0HP, with a cord larger than 12AWG, and must be properly grounded.
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Installation ceiling height requirement: larger than 14.5ft 118 1/8” 59” 3000mm (1500mm) 59” (1500mm) Car-in direction Fig. 8 △ CAUTION Installing the lift on a surface with slopes more than 3° could lead to injury or even death. This lift is designed for installation on a flat and level surface only. (Defined as no more than 3/8”...
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Use a carpenter’s chalk line to establish installation layout of baseplate (See Fig. 9) Chalk a line 150 3/4” 3829mm Fig. 9 C. Check the parts before assembly. 1. Whole set of one unit (Packaged lift and hydraulic power unit). (See Fig. 10) Fig.
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3. Take out top beam, then move them aside to the installation position. (See Fig. 12) Fig. 12 4. Lift the upper column with a fork lift or hoist, loose the upper bolts of the package bracket, then take out the parts inside the column. (See Fig. 13) Fig.
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6. Move aside the parts and check the parts according to the parts list. (See Fig. 15 & 16) Fig. 16 Parts of 102 Fig. 15 7. Check the parts of the parts bag 1 and 2 according to parts bag list (See Fig. 17). Parts bag (1) Parts bag (2) Fig.
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D. Install parts of outer columns. (See Fig. 18) Hex bolt (M6*20), flat washer, lock washer, hex nut Fig. 18 E. Confirm the installation location and install hydraulic cylinder The two columns are placed upside down on the ground of the installation site, and the installation position of the power-side column is determined according to the condition of the installation site.
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F. Install outer columns The lift is designed with three height settings, choose high setting, medium setting or low setting in your workshop. The high setting is suitable for workshops with a height over 16.5ft; The medium setting is suitable for workshops with a height between 15.5-16.5ft; The low setting is suitable for workshops with a height between 14.5-15.5ft;...
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G. Install anchor bolts. Position the columns on the installation layout. Check the columns plumbness with level bar, and adjusting with the shims if the columns are not vertical. Do not tighten the anchor bolts yet. (See Fig.23) Width between columns:123 1/2”...
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H. Install overhead top beam 1. Hang the hook of top beam(with limit switch) on the power side outer column, then align the holes and install the bolts. (See Fig. 24) Install the top beam(with limit switch) to the power side column Hook on the outer columns Hex bolt(M12*35)
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2. Hang the hook of top beam (without limit switch) on the other outer column, and then bolted to top beam . (See Fig. 25) Hex bolt(M12*35) with dual flat washer, lock washer, hex nut Tighten the anchor bolts with ratchet spanner with socket Torque of tighten the anchor bolts is 150 N.m(1328lbf.in)
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I. Install control bar (See Fig. 26) Fix the the control bar to the control bar support brackets. Off-side Power-side Loosen the bolt slightly, adjust the distance between the two control bar support bracket till the control bar can rolls smoothly, then tighten the bolts. Control bar support bracket Hex Bolt...
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J. Install safety lock handle (See Fig. 27). Install safety lock handle to power side safety device. Fig. 27 K. Install sync cables Raise both sides of carriages and lock them to the same level. 1. Sync cable connection of high setting installation 1.1 Remove the carriages plastic cover, sync cable across from the bottom of the carriages and pull it out from the hole of carriage, then tighten two cable nuts.
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1.2 Connecting sync cable for high setting. (See Fig. 29) High Setting: Align lower holes of outer columns with inner columns. Cable 2 Cable 1 Cable 1 Fig. 29...
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2. Sync cable connection of medium setting installation. (See Fig.30) Medium Setting: Align middle holes of outer columns with inner columns. Cable 2 Cable 1 Cable 2 Cable 1 Fig. 30...
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3. Sync cable connection of low setting installation. (See Fig. 31) Attention: the sync cable should be along inside of column. Low Setting: Align upper holes of outer columns with inner columns Cable 2 Cable 1 Cable 2 Fig. 31...
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L. Install power unit (See Fig. 32) Fig.32...
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Install oil hose of high, medium and low setting. 1. Oil hose installation of high setting.(Fig.33) Oil hose and wire across the Oil hose across the wire support plate clamp on top beam Connect power unit fitting and oil hose Connect oil hose and cylinder Fig.33...
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2. Oil hose installation of medium setting.(Fig.34) Fig.34 3. Oil hose installation of low setting.(Fig.35) Fig.35...
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N. Install wire protective cover and sync cable limit plate.(See Fig.36) (No.:87 wire protective cover: not required in low setting; install 1pc for each column in medium setting; install 2pcs for each column in high setting) Socket bolt(M6*16) with flat washer, lock washer After installation of the cable, it is recommended to install...
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O. Install lock release cable Install lock release cable. Start from off-side safety device, then pass it through the top beam, finally connect to power-side safety device. (See Fig. 37) Safety cable across outside of Safety cable wire clamp goes through small pulley bracket limit switch...
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P. Install safety device cover (See Fig. 38) Round head bolt(M6*8), flat washer Fig.38...
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Q. Install lifting arms 1. Install lifting arms according to the figure, then install spring on the arm pin, last install guard bar.(See Fig.39) Install with hex bolt(M8*16), lock washer, flat washer Use rubber pad or saddle adapter accordingly Fig.39 2.
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△ WARNING Each arm restraint assembly must be inspected and adjusted before you use the Lift each and every time. Do not operate the Lift if any of the four arm restraint systems are not functioning properly. Replace any broken components or components with broken teeth with authorized replacement parts only.
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Motor wiring diagram of single phase power unit Circuit diagram Limit switch Control button Fig. 44 Power source wires Remove this jumper wire Limit switch wire Fig. 45 Fig. 46 △ DANGER All wiring must be performed by a licensed, certified Electrician. Do not perform any maintenance or installation of the lift without first ensuring that the main power supply has been disconnected from the lift and that it cannot be re-energized until all procedures have been completed.
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Item Part# Description Qty. Note 10209069 O-Ring 10209070 Bleeding Plug 10201029 Support Ring 10201030 Y-Ring 10201031 O-Ring 11217074A Piston 10217075 O-Ring Piston rod 11217089 Piston rod fitting 11217077 Dust ring 10217078 Head cap 11217079-01 O-Ring 10217080 Bore weldment 11217091-01 Seal Kit for hydraulic cylinder: YG006 4.3 Illustration of hydraulic valve for hydraulic power unit (See Fig.
V. TEST RUN 1. Adjustment of sync cable (See Fig. 51) Use an open spanner to clamp the cable joint, and use a ratchet wrench to tighten the cable nut until the two sync cables are adjusted to a certain tension force and are consistent.
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4. Adjust the lowering speed If necessary, you can adjust the lower speed of the lift by turning the throttle valve clockwise to decrease it, or counterclockwise to increase the lower speed. Throttle Valve Throttle Valve Counterclockwise to increase lowering speed Clockwise to decrease the lowering speed Fig.
5. Move the vehicle between columns; 6. Move the lifting arms to the vehicle’s lifting point; ATTENTION: Use the carrier adapter provided by the AMGO manufacturer. Swing the lifting arms under the vehicle, lift the vehicle lifting points as recommend by the vehicle manufacturer.
VII. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Monthly: 1. Tighten the anchor bolts with to 150 Nm torque force; 2. Check all fittings, bolts and pins to ensure proper connections; 3. Lubricate cable and slider with lubricant; 4. Make a visual inspection of all oil hoses/lines for possible wear or leakage; 5.
VIII. TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Button does not work 1. Replace button 2. Wiring connections are not in good 2.Repair all wiring connections condition Motor does not 3. Motor burned out 3. Repair or replace motor 4. Height limit switch is damaged 4.Replace the limit switch 5.
IX. CAR LIFT SAFETY TIPS Put these safety tips in a place where you can always alert the operator. Please reference to the lift manufacturer’s manual for specific information about the lift. 1. Check the lift daily. If the machine breaks down or has damaged parts, do not operate, and use the parts of original equipment to repair.
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