BendPak PCL-18B-4 Installation And Operation Manual

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Portable Column Lifting System

PCL-18B

Model:

Keep this operation manual near the

machine at all times. Make sure that ALL

USERS read this manual.

SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIMS

When this equipment is shipped, concerns for material

damaged in shipment must be noted by the purchaser on

the delivery receipt at the time shipment is received to

ensure proper handling by the shipper.

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. BY PROCEEDING YOU AGREE THAT

YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND AND COMPREHEND THE FULL CONTENTS OF

THIS MANUAL. FORWARD THIS MANUAL TO ALL OPERATORS. FAILURE TO

OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT AS DIRECTED MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

Reference ANSI/ALI ALIS, Safety

Requirements for Installation and Service of

Automotive Lifts before installing lift.

BE SAFE

Your new lift was designed and built with safety in mind.

However, your overall safety can be increased by proper

training and thoughtful operation on the part of the operator.

DO NOT operate or repair this equipment without reading

this manual and the important safety instructions shown

inside.

Manual Revision A5 - Feb. 2020

Manual Part Number 5900170

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Page 1 PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. BY PROCEEDING YOU AGREE THAT YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND AND COMPREHEND THE FULL CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL. FORWARD THIS MANUAL TO ALL OPERATORS. FAILURE TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT AS DIRECTED MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Manual Revision A5 - Feb.
Page 2: Product Warranty
READ SECTION 8 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PRODUCT WARRANTY Our comprehensive product warranty means more than a commitment to you; it’s also a commitment to the value of your new BendPak lift. For full warranty details contact your nearest BendPak dealer or visit: http://www.bendpak.com/support/warranty/...
Page 3: Important Notice
BendPak’s willingness to assist in helping you process your claim does not make BendPak responsible for collection of claims or Take note of this symbol. It means hazards or unsafe replacement of lost or damaged materials.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty / Serial Number Information ............. .2 Definitions of Hazard Levels .
Page 5 INSTALLER / OPERATOR I understand that BendPak lifts are designed to be PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT installed in indoor locations only. Failure to follow installation instructions may lead to serious personal...
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
1. Carefully remove the crating and packing materials. 2. Check the voltage, phase and proper amperage CAUTION! Be careful when cutting steel banding requirements for the motor shown on the motor plate. material as items may become loose and fall causing Wiring should be performed by a certified electrician only.
Page 7 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS These instructions must be followed to ensure proper installation and operation of your lift. Failure to comply with these instructions can result in serious bodily harm and void product warranty. Manufacturer will assume no liability for loss or damage of any kind, expressed or implied, resulting from improper installation or use of this product.
Page 8 When removing the lift from shipping angles, pay close attention as the columns can slide and can cause injury. Be careful when cutting steel banding material as items may become loose and fall causing personal harm or injury. Prior to removing the pallets make sure the posts are held securely by a fork lift or some other heavy lifting device. PCL-18B PARTS INVENTORY Be sure to take a complete inventory of parts prior to beginning installation.
Page 9 SECTION 3 (LAYOUT) PCL-18B Maximum Column Capacity Each Column 18,000 Lbs. / 8,165 Kg Configuration Sold in sets of 2, 4 or 6 columns Min. Column Height 97.5” / 2,572 mm Maximum Lifting Height 71.5” / 1,889 mm Length Lifting Fork 13.6”...
Page 10 CLEARANCES LIFT HEIGHT CLEARANCE NOTE: There must be a 148” MIN distance from ground to the nearest overhead obstruction to clear the lift at full rise.
Page 11 SECTION 4 (HYDRAULIC JACKING SYSTEM) The PCL-18B employs a Hydraulic Jacking Dolly System to move and position the Columns. The operation DO NOT OPERATE THE LIFT WITH THE of the Dolly System is similar to that of a pallet Jack. HYDRAULIC JACK IN THE RAISED POSITION.
Page 12 SECTION 5 (ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS) • ALL WIRING MUST BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. • DO NOT PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE OR INSTALLATION OF ANY COMPONENTS WITHOUT FIRST ENSURING THAT ELECTRICAL POWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED AT THE SOURCE OR PANEL AND CANNOT BE RE-ENERGIZED UNTIL ALL MAINTENANCE AND/OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ARE COMPLETED.
Page 13 SECTION 6 (COMMUNICATION CABLE CONNECTION AND POSITIONING PROCEDURE) Position each column as shown below. Column A “Master Column” should be located closest to the power supply. (See Fig 6.1) 2. Route and connect the Communication Cables according to the pictures and diagrams below. Pull back MAIN POWER SWITCH MUST BE OFF BEFORE on Locking Tab to lock Communication Cable to the CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF...
Page 14: Column Configuration
PCL-18B COLUMN CONFIGURATION...
Page 15: Section 7 / Control Panels
SECTION 7 CONTROL PANELS The PCL-18B includes one Master Column (Column A) and Slave Columns (Columns B, C and D). Each Column has a control panel that can operate in SINGLE Mode, the main Column and the one directly across from it in PAIR Mode or all 4 Columns at once in TEAM Mode.
Page 16 MASTER COLUMN CONTROL PANEL 1. Door Lock 2. UP Control 3. DOWN Control 4. PARK Control 5. TEAM Light 6. SINGLE Light 7. PAIR Light 8. MODE Control 9. SPEED Control 10. STANDBY/TURTLE Light 11. READY/RABBIT Light 12. VISUAL/AUDIBLE Alarm 13.
Page 17 SECTION 8 Pressing SPEED allows the operator to change the speed at which the lift will lower when the DOWN button is (INITIAL START-UP AND PLC SYSTEM OVERVIEW) pressed. Rabbit mode (See Fig. 8.3) allows for a quicker descent while Turtle mode (See Fig 8.4) allows for a slower, more precise descent.
Page 18 SECTION 9 NOTE: When the PCL-18B is not loaded with a vehicle (TESTING PROCEDURES) the SPEED should be set to Rabbit mode or a fault condition may be detected. Single Column Test (Repeat these procedures on each Column in Single Mode.) Press and hold the “DOWN”...
Page 19: Section 10 / Operation Instructions
SECTION 10 for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance; and The Employer shall (Operation Instructions) ensure that lift maintenance personnel are qualified and that they are adequately trained in the maintenance of the OWNER/EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES lift. The Owner/Employer: •...
Page 20: Lift Operation Safety
Use only qualified lift unobstructed exit before removing vehicle from lift area. service staff and genuine BendPak parts to make repairs. • DO NOT raise or lower the lift with persons or • THOROUGHLY train all employees in use and care of equipment under the vehicle at any time.
Page 21 Adjust the fork arms by removing the Arm Locking Lower the Column and adjust the fork arms by Pins and sliding the fork arms so that they are spaced pushing the arms until they touch or are as close to the wider than the tire diameter of the vehicle.
Page 22 Raising a Vehicle 14. RAISING PAIRED AXLE: In PAIR mode, press the 12. START UP: After connecting the Communication UP button on any PAIRED column to raise the desired Cables, turn the Main Power Switch located on the Master axle. Keep UP button depressed until the vehicle axle is Column to “ON”.
Page 23: Maintenance Instructions
Reorder labels cause, press the RESET button on any column and wait from Bendpak. for the fault light indicators to turn off. The lift is then ready to continue operation. Refer to the operation manual for •...
Page 24 • To prevent damage to the column control panels, Bleeding avoid touching the outside and inside of the box panel with sharp objects, striking the panel with a hard object, the use of abrasives or using excessive force when pressing the ergonomic push-button controls. In the event that any of the components stop working correctly, THE LIFT WILL MOVE DOWN WHEN BLEEDING.
Page 26 PCL-18B PRODUCT DECAL POSITIONING...
Page 30: Safe Lift Operation
Safe Lift Operation Automotive and truck lifts are critical to the operation and profitability of your business. The safe use of this and other lifts in your shop is critical in preventing employee injuries and damage to customer’s vehicles. Safe operation of automotive lifts requires that only trained employees should be allowed to use the lift.
Page 31 DO NOT leave the controls while the lift is still in motion. DO NOT stand directly in front of the vehicle or in the bay when vehicle is being loaded or driven into position. DO NOT go near vehicle or attempt to work on the vehicle when being raised or lowered. REMAIN CLEAR of lift when raising or lowering vehicle.
Page 32 LIFT WILL NOT RAISE POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Air in oil, (1,2,6,11) 2. Cylinder binding, (7) 3. Cylinder leaks internally, (7) 4. Motor run backward under pressure, (9) 5. Lowering valve leaks, (3,8,9) 6. Motor runs backwards, (5,9,12) 7. Pump damaged, (8,9) 8.
Page 33: Motor Will Not Run
MOTOR WILL NOT RUN POSSIBLE CAUSE Fuse blown, (1,2,3,4,5) Motor burned out, (1,2,3,4,6) Voltage to motor incorrect, (1,2,8) REMEDY INSTRUCTION Check for correct voltage ......Compare supply voltage with voltage on motor name tag.
Page 34 WILL NOT RAISE LOADED LIFT POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Air in oil, (1,2,3,4) 2. Cylinder binding, (5) 3. Cylinder leaks internally, (5) 4. Lift overloaded, (5,6) 5. Lowering valve leaks, (1,5,7,8) 6. Motor runs backwards, (8,9,11) 7. Pump damaged, (5,8) 8. Pump won’t prime, (1,2,3,4,5,8,10) 9.
Page 35 LIFT WILL NOT STAY UP POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Air in oil, (1,2,3) 2. Check valve leaks, (5) 3. Cylinders leak internally, (6) 4. Lowering valve leaks, (1,4,5,6) 5. Leaking fittings, (7) REMEDY INSTRUCTION 1. Check oil level ........The oil level should be up to the fill screw in the reservoir with the lift all the way down.
Page 47: Crossbeam Accessory
Crossbeam Accessory The PCL-18B has a Crossbeam available as an accessory. The Crossbeam goes between two PCL-18Bs, sitting in their troughs. The Crossbeam comes with adapters: two cradle adapters (which fit onto the Crossbeam), two short cradle lift adapters, and two tall cradle lift adapters. The Crossbeam also comes with a caster kit, which allows the Crossbeam to be easily moved around.

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