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Original instructions in the English language ⚠ Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China. DANGER IMPORTANT Safety Instructions, save these instructions! Read the entire contents of this manual before using this product. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in severe injury or death.
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Unit Information. Enter the Model Number, Serial Number, and the Date of Code from the label on your unit. This information is required for part or warranty issues. Model: Serial: Date of Manufacture:...
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HDS-14LSXE: Four-post Alignment Lift with extended Runways that can raise vehicles up to • 14,000 pounds (6,350 kg). ALI and CE-certified. This manual is mandatory reading for all users of the HDS-14LSX and HDS-14LSXE, including anyone who installs, uses, maintains, repairs, or wants to know more about them. ⚠...
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Read and follow the warnings and instructions on the labels on the product. Contact BendPak at (800) 253-2363 or if you need replacement labels or a replacement support@bendpak.com...
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Vehicle. 24. Make a thorough inspection of the product at least once a year. Replace any damaged or severely worn parts, decals, or warning labels. Replace worn or damaged parts with BendPak or BendPak approved parts and assemblies only. 25. BendPak recommends referring to the ANSI/ALI ALIS Standard Safety Requirements for Installation and Service for more information about safely installing, using, and servicing your 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 (805) 933-9970 or email support@bendpak.com.
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Rolling Bridge Jack. A Rolling Bridge Jack raises the wheels of a vehicle off the Runways of a Lift, like an HDS-14LSX or HDS-14LSXE, making it much easier to perform service such as brake jobs and suspension work while the vehicle is still on the Lift.
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Runway, making it much easier to perform brake jobs and suspension work while the vehicle is still on the Lift. Refer to the Rolling Bridge Jack page on the BendPak website for more information. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts...
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Drawing not necessarily to scale. Some components not shown. Aligner is a separate product; it is not included with the Lift. The Front of the Lift is the end opposite the Ramps. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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The HDS-14LSX and the HDS- 14LSXE can also be used as Service Lifts or Parking Lifts. A Service Lift gives access to the underside of a vehicle for maintenance tasks.
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Specifications Top View Side View Approach View HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Several different Power Units are available for this Lift. Verify actual power requirements marked on the unit delivered with the Lift. Special voltages available on request. Specifications subject to change without notice. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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31. Lubricate the Lift. ☐ 32. Bleed the Hydraulic Cylinder. ☐ 33. Perform an operational test. ☐ 34. Review the final checklist. ☐ 35. Leave the manual for the owner/operator. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Only fully trained personnel should be involved in installing this equipment. Pay attention at all times. Use appropriate tools and lifting equipment. Stay clear of moving parts. BendPak recommends referring to the latest version of the ANSI/ALI ALIS Standard (R2015) Safety Requirements for Installation and Service for more information about safely installing, using, and servicing your Lift.
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You can level you Lift in two ways: first, by shimming the Posts and second by adjusting the Nuts at the top of the Ladder. Both methods are covered in the HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Do not shim a Post more than half an inch using the provided Shims and Anchor Bolts. A maximum shim of 2 inches is possible by ordering optional Shim Plates. Contact BendPak at (800) 253-2363, select option 7 then 5 to order. Please have the model and serial number of your Lift available.
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Aligner), and no obstructions at all at the Rear of the Lift (so you can safely drive vehicles onto the Runways). Clearances HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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The Posts and Runways are delivered with stabilizing structures on each end. Be very careful when removing these stabilizing structures; the Posts and Runways can shift or even fall. If they fall on a person, they could cause severe injury. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Total Width and Outside Posts Length values for Specifications your Lift. Note: Do not use the Total Length value; this includes the Ramps, which are not taken into consideration for creating Chalk Line Guides. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Do not use Shims and/or Anchor Bolts to Shim more than half an inch. You can order 2 inch Shim plates for extreme cases. 4. Do not anchor the Posts at this point. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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The following drawing shows both Crosstubes and additional components. Drawing not necessarily to scale. Some components not shown. Offside Runway removed for clarity. Crosstubes have a Crosstube Gusset on both ends. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Posts that it goes between, lower it to just over the top of the Post, orient the Slide Blocks over the openings in the Posts, then slide the Crosstube down. 4. Perform Steps 2 and 3 for the second Crosstube. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Slack Safeties away from the Ladder so that the Slack Safeties cannot engage. However, if a Cable were to break (which very rarely happens), the Slack Safety for the broken Cable immediately engages, preventing the Runways from falling. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Make sure to install the Ladders correctly. If they are not installed correctly, the Safety Locks on your Lift may not hold the weight of a vehicle, putting anyone under the Lift in danger. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Both Crosstubes need to be raised the same amount, to the same Safety Lock. To raise the Crosstubes: 1. Using a Forklift or Shop Crane, carefully raise each Crosstube. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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The following procedure assumes that the Ladders are in place and secured at the top. If this is not the case, return to Installing the Ladders. To secure the Ladders: HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Make sure that all four Ladders are correctly installed and secured. If not, the Lift may not be able to hold a vehicle, which is a danger to anyone under the vehicle or around it. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Powerside Runway, and it is next to the Power Post. The following drawing shows the correct orientation of the Runways. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Lift’s downward motion is blocked by a Jack Stand, Forklift or other Load-Holding device that will prevent the Lift’s downward movement while working under it. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Threads of the Flex Tube and tighten it. 4. Let the other end of the Flex Tube hang in place until the Flex Tube Bracket Plate is installed. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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The Ferrule goes around the Rod and under the Threads. The Nut goes onto the Threads. 6. Tighten the Nut. Remember that the Ferrule can only be used once; do not tighten the Nut until everything is ready. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Return Line and the Air Lines do completely different things and must be kept separate from each other. The following drawing shows where the Return Line connects on the Lift. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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8. Leave the Power Unit end of the Return Line hanging out of the Flex Tube for now. It will be connected to an Elbow Compression Fitting and to the Power Unit later in the installation. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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The Air Line Elbow Connectors on the Crosstube Gussets are pre-installed at the factory. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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4. Connect the various pieces of Tubing to the Air Line Tee Connectors on the Lift, as shown on the previous page for the locations of the Tubing pieces. Make sure to position the three Air Line Tee Connectors as shown in the drawing. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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3. Tighten the Fitting into the connector; do not over tighten the Fitting. 4. Allow the 24-hour manufacturer-recommended curing time before pressurizing the system. Identifying Hydraulic Fittings Joint Industry Council (JIC) National Pipe Thread (NPT) HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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One JIC to ORB Hydraulic Fitting. The JIC end attaches to the Straight end of the Hydraulic Hose and the ORB end to the Power Unit. The figure below displays the Hydraulic Hose routing on the Lift. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Flex Tube; do not connect it to the Power Unit at this point. Note: The ORB connector of the JIC-to-ORB Fitting will be connected to the Power Unit later in the installation. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Before routing the Cables on your Lift, you need to know the following: • BendPak strongly recommends using gloves when working with the Cables. • Each Lift has four Cables. All four are different lengths; they can only be used in one position. If you use them in the wrong position, they will be too short or too long.
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The order in which the Cables and Sheaves are put into place is based on the order the Cable Sheaves must be placed, not the length of the Cables. • The four Cables for the HDS-14LSX are: o A: 161.5 in. (4,100 mm) (part number 5595065) o B: 225.75 in. (5,732 mm) (part number 5595066) o C: 432.75 in.
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The figure below details the Cable routing. Not to scale. Components removed for clarity. Not to scale. Components removed for clarity. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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The six Cable Sheaves and pins are identical. 3. Loosen the Retaining Plate enough so that you can slip the Button end of each Cable into its spot on the Weldment. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Slack Safety Sheave, as shown above. When the Cables are pulled tight, the Cable prevents the Slack Safety from engaging, which is what you want. If the Cable is not in this exact location, the Slack Safeties will not work correctly. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Cable. 7. Reinstall the Cable Lock Pin near the bottom of the Crosstube Gusset. Cable B is now correctly routed to the Rear Offside Post. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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10. Reinstall the Cable Lock Pin near the bottom of the Crosstube Gusset. Cable C is now correctly routed to the Front Offside Post. To route Cable D to the Front Powerside Post: HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Cable. 10. Reinstall the Cable Lock Pin near the bottom of the Crosstube Gusset. Cable D is now correctly routed to the Front Powerside Post. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Cable Assemblies. Never install washers, spacers, or other devices to “shorten” the effective cable length. Damage may occur to the Lift and/or severe injury to those nearby. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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There are multiple locations on the Back Plate of the Power Unit that you can use to attach to the Mounting Bracket. Choose the ones that best center the Power Unit on the Mounting Bracket. The Power Unit is heavy. BendPak recommends having one person hold the Power Unit while another person bolts it into place.
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Dexron III, Dexron VI, Mercon V, Mercon LV, or any synthetic multi-vehicle automatic transmission fluid. Do not connect the Power Unit to a power source at this point. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Includes the hole to which the Flex Tube connects. BendPak recommends orienting the Flex Tube so that the lines coming out of it are near where they connect on the Power Unit and to the Pushbutton Air Valve.
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The figure to the right details the Pushbutton Air Valve and its connections. 4. Connect the Air Line Compression Elbow Fitting and the Straight Expander Fitting to the appropriate locations on the Pushbutton Air Valve. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Return Line to the Power Unit and not the Air Line. Do not attach the Air Line to the Power Unit by mistake. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings on your Lift, making your new Lift inoperable. Your Lift is shipped with clean components; however, BendPak strongly recommends that you take secondary precaution 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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One end of the Hydraulic Hose is already connected to the Hydraulic Cylinder; the other end (the Straight end) should be coming out of the Flex Tube. To attach the Hydraulic Hose to the Power Unit: HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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The standard Power Unit for this Lift is a 208-240 VAC, single phase, 50/60 Hz., 2 HP at approx. 7 amps. The Power Unit must be connected to an appropriate power source. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Protect each circuit with a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. For a 220 VAC, single phase circuit, use a 25 amp circuit breaker or time delayed fuse. The figure below displays Power Unit (5585785) hydraulic connections and controls. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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11. Double check to make sure the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir has an adequate supply of fluid. Do not run the Lift without adequate supply of Hydraulic Fluid; you will damage the Power Unit. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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High running electrical current that exceeds the motor’s full load amperage (FLA) rating may result in permanent damage to the motor. BendPak strongly recommends you not exceed the rated duty cycle of the Lift’s motor. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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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 American National Standard “Automotive Lifts – Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation”...
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3. Vacuum each hole clean. BendPak recommends using a vacuum to thoroughly clean the hole. You can also use a wire brush, hand pump, or compressed air; make sure to thoroughly clean each hole. Do not ream the hole. Do not make the hole any wider than the drill bit made it.
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2. Put one Tire Stop in position over the holes in the Runway, put the Bolt through the Tire Stop and the holes in the Runway, then secure the Tire Stop with the Washer and Nut on the underside of the Runway. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Filler Plates. You do not want the vehicles you are servicing to be sitting on the Alignment Turn Plates, which are more easily damaged than the Filler Plates. The BendPak part number for the Filler Plate is 5700238; call (800) 253-2363, select option 7 then 5.
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The oils from your hands will reduce the adhesive’s long-term effectiveness. IMPORTANT! BendPak recommends two people work together to install the Tape. One person removes the backing and applies the Tape to the Runway while the second holds the Tape in place over the guidelines marked on the Runway.
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90-WT gear oil or ALMASOL® Wire Rope Lubricant. To make sure that the inner layers of the rope remain well lubricated, lubrication should be done at least every three months during normal operation. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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These could be caused by other situations; refer to for more information. Troubleshooting To bleed the Hydraulic System: 1. Raise and lower the Runways up to six times; pause for at least one minute between each cycle. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Perform an Operational Test BendPak strongly recommends doing an Operational Test of your Lift with a typical vehicle before starting normal service (a typical vehicle is not required but is recommended). During the Operational Test, watch the Lift and its components and check for proper installation and operation.
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Make sure a copy of the Installation and Operation Manual is left with the Lift. • If it has not been done already, perform an Operational Test of the Lift with a typical vehicle. Refer Performing an Operational Test. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Check the Lift. Walk all the way around the Lift, checking for any missing, heavily worn, or damaged parts. Do not operate the Lift if you find any issues; instead, take it out of service, then contact your dealer, email support@bendpak.com, or call (800) 253-2363. •...
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Get what you need out of the vehicle before lifting it. It is annoying to raise a vehicle and then realize you left something inside. Never raise your Lift with people in the vehicle. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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The Runways start lowering. 3. When the Runways are fully lowered, release the pushbutton and the Lowering Handle. 4. Remove the tire chocks. 5. Drive the vehicle off the Runways, if safe. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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⚠ Do not operate your Lift if you find maintenance issues; instead, take the Lift out of WARNING: service, then contact your dealer, visit bendpak.com/support, email support@bendpak.com, or call (800) 253-2363. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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If you are unable to find an appropriate facility, the website has resources that may earth911.com be of help. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Visually check for any broken wires. One way to check for crown breaks is to run a cloth along the rope to check for possible snags. d. With an awl, probe between wires and strands and raise any wires that appear loose. HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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Crosstubes using white lithium grease. If the Lift is new, a break-in period may be needed; run the Lift several times each day. If the noises persist, contact BendPak Support. If you continue to have issues with your Lift, take it out of service, then contact your dealer, go to bendpak.com/support, email...
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Wiring Diagrams Power Unit 5585785 Power Unit 5585285 Power Unit 5585175 HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts P/N 5900162 —March 2024 — Rev. F7...
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