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FOUR POST LIFT Model:KAL-12, KAL-12A, KAL-12AX △ 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.
PROFILE The four post lift is a commonly used vehicle repair and maintenance tool that uses a 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 full complies with all applicable local and national rules, ordinances and regulations;...
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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. Do not remove relevant safety parts from the machine. Do not use a lift if it is damaged or missing;...
· Manual hydraulic power system, cable-drived. · Strengthen and Non-skid diamond platforms. · Adjustable platform and adjustable safety lock ladders. · Optional Jack: With hand pump or pneumatic pump. . Optional Turnplates:( only for KAL-12A and KAL-12AX) KAL-12 KAL-12A,KAL-12AX Fig.1 Fig.2 SPECIFICATIONS...
⚠ CAUTION When driving the vehicle into the lift, make sure it is positioned in middle of either group of runways. Any hit of the lift could result in damage to either the vehicle or lift. II. INSTALLATION REQUIREMEN A. TOOLS REQUIRED Rotary Hammer Drill (Φ19) Carpenter’s Chalk ...
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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 generally approved for indoor installation and use. If need outdoor installation, the optional motor protect cover is required. 3.When installing the device, take safety precautions according to the instructions to avoid device damage.
E. AIR SUPPLY Air pressure requirement: 0.5-0.8Mpa, Air line size ¢8×¢6 and ¢6×¢4. F. POWER SUPPLY 1. You are required to use a licensed and qualified electrician for the installation process. 2. The power supply capacity must be more than 2.2KW, with a cord larger than 2.5mm and must be properly grounded.
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4. Loose the screws of the upper package stand, take off the offside platform, take out the parts inside the power-side platform, then remove the package stand. 5. Move aside the parts and check the parts according to the shipment parts list & (See Fig. 9 Fig. 10 ). KAL-12 Fig. 9 KAL-12A/KAL-12AX Fig. 10...
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6. Check the parts of parts box according to the parts box list . (See Fig. 11) Fig. 11 7. Check the parts of the parts bag according to the parts bag list (See Fig. 12) KAL-12 Parts bag 1 KAL-12A KAL-12AX Parts bag1 Parts bag 2 Fig.
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(see Fig. 13). Note: Reserve space before and behind the installation site. Use a carpenter’s chalk line to establish Car in Direction installation layout Fig. 13 Model 5100mm 3208mm 6025mm KAL-12 200 3/4” 126 1/4” 237 1/4” 5100mm 3208mm 6025mm KAL-12A 200 3/4” 126 1/4”...
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D. Install cross beams (See Fig. 14, Fig. 15) Window towards inside Fig. 14 Fig. 15...
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E. Fix the anchor bolts 1. Prepare the anchor bolts (See Fig. 16). Lock washer Flat Washer Fig. 16 2. Using the prescribed rotary hammer drill, and drill all the anchor holes and install the anchor bolts, do not tighten the anchor bolts first (See Fig.
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2. Install safety ladders (See Fig. 19). This height should be the same for four safety ladders Fig. 19 Safety ladder pass through the hole of the top plate, then tighten the two nuts G. Put the Cross Beams at the same height (See Fig.
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H. Install power-side platform. 1. Put the power-side platform upon the cross beams by forklift or manual, offset the cross beams to the outside till the pulleys of both platforms can set up into the cross beam (See , Install the power-side platform and screw up the bolts Fig.21,22) (See Fig.23) Offset the cross beam leaning...
Install platforms. 1.In the same way, place the off side platform on cross beams, align the holes and tighten with bolts (See Fig. 24) Off side platform 1100mm Power side platform Fig. 24 Note: The standard dimension between platforms is 1100mm. Once it's not suitable for some special vehicles, you can install the lock plates under the two ends of the off side platform, (see fig 25) and remove the bolts that used to fix the platform and cross beams, then the off side platform can be moved to adjust the dimension between platforms.
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Dimension adjustment range Dimension Min. Dimension Max. Dimension Model KAL-12 992mm 1300mm KAL-12A 992mm 1300mm KAL-12AX 992mm 1300mm Min. Dimension Off side platform Power side platform (fixed) Fig. 26 Platform status at minimum dimension Off side platform Max. Dimension Power side platform (fixed) Platform status at maximum dimension Fig.
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I. Assembly offside platform and slider block, check the plumbness of (See Fig. 28) columns with level, adjusting with the shims if not, and then tighten the anchor bolts (See Fig. 29). Check the plumbness of columns with level bar, adjust with the shims if necessary.
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1. Pass through the cables from the platform to the columns according to the number of the cables (See Fig. 30). Fig. 30 ○ ○ ○ ○ Model Cable 3775mm 10325mm 5380mm 8710mm KAL-12 ” ” ” ” KAL-12A 148 5/8 406 1/2 211 3/4 Length (w/ fitting) 3850mm 10400mm 5455mm...
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2. The cable pass through the cross beam to top plate of columns and be screwed with cable nuts then install the cable limit pin on cross beam. (See Fig. 30, 31), (See Fig. 32) Pass the cable through top Pass the cable through plate and tighten with cable between the pulley and...
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3. Illustration for platform cables (See Fig. 33, 34, 35). cable ④ cable ② cable ② cable ④ cable ① cable ③ Fig. 33 cable ④ cable ④ cable ③ cable ② cable ② cable ① Fig. 34 cable ② cable ④...
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K. Install oil-water separator, manual control air valve and power unit (See Fig. 36). Air inlet Air outlet Air flow of oil water separator The side marking “P” on the air valve is Air Input. direction Fig. 36 Air Flow Direction...
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L. Install hydraulic system Note: Oil hoses and oil return pipe connected to oil cylinder must be passed above the cable and cylinder inlet port must swing upward to avoid the oil hose and oil return pipe scratched by cable. Oil and air pipes through the clamp...
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M. Install air-line system 1. Connect the front and rear cross beam with φ6*φ4 black air line (the actual length of air line can be cut by installer) ( See Fig.41 2. Use scissor to cut off the φ6*φ4 black air line from the between two retainers, and then connect to the T fitting.
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5. Connecting Oil-water separator and Manual control air valve using air line (See Fig. 44) Oil-water separator Connect Oil-water separator and Manual control air valve using black air line 8*6 Manual control air valve Black Air line ¢6×¢4 Fig. 44 6.
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N. Install Electrical System Connect the power source on the data plate of Motor. Note: 1. For the safety of operators, the power wiring must contact the floor well. 2. Pay attention to the direction of rotations when using 380V, three phase motors. Single phase motor (See Fig.
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Control Button Fig. 47 Wire of motor Fig. 48 Power supply △ DANGER All electrical wiring must be performed by a licensed and certified electrician. Before ensuring the main power has disconnected from the lift and cannot be re-applied until all procedures have been completed, don not perform any maintenance or installation to the lift.
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(See Fig. 50 Install Drive-in ramp 35-1 35-2 35-3 35-4 Exploded view of Drive-in ramp assy. Fig. 50 Pin no Part name 11420003 Drive in ramp (KAL-12) 35-1 Drive in ramp (KAL-12A、KAL-12AX) 11430002 35-2 11610667 Roller 35-3 11620043 Roller Pin 35-4 10209010...
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Q. Install tire stop plate, turnplate adjusting block, limit rod (See Fig. 51 After install the turnplate cover and adjustable blocks, install the limit rod. Fig.51 Install stop plate Fig 46...
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Parts list for Cross Beam Item Part# Description Note 11420254 Cross Beam for KAL-12(A) 11480023 Cross Beam for KAL-12AX 10420051B Protective cover 10209009 Round Head Bolt M6*8 11420044 Limit Block 10420138 Socket Bolt M6*16 11420038 Pin φ16 10420037 Clip Ring φ16...
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4.2 CYLINDERS (10420012) Fig. 55 Parts list for Cylinder Item Part# Description Note 51-1 10420059 Dust Ring 51-2 1004016001 Y- Ring USH 51-3 11420061 Head Cap 51-4 10420062 O- Ring 51-5 11420063 Bore Weldment 51-6 11420064 Piston Rod 51-7 11420065 51-8 10420066 Support Ring...
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4.3 Illustration of hydraulic valve for power unit Oil return port Relief valve Release valve Handle for Throttle valve Oil outlet relief valve Check valve Fig. 56...
V. TEST RUN 1. Fill the reservoir with approximately 14 L Hydraulic Oil (Note: In consideration of Power Unit’s durability,please use Hydraulic Oil 46#). Press button UP, the Cables will be strained. Check whether the Cables match the Pulley. Make sure the Cables are not across. 3.
VI. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS To lift vehicle 1. Keep clean of environment near the lift; 2. Ensure the air source switch is activated, drive vehicle to the platform and apply the brake. 3. Turn on the power and press the button UP, raise the lift to the working position; Note: make sure the vehicle is steady when the lift is raised.
Every six months: 1. Make a visual inspection of all moving parts for possible wear, interference or damage. 2. Check and adjust as necessary, equalizer tension to insure level lifting. 3. Check columns for plumbness. Oil cylinder maintenance: In order to extend the service life of the oil cylinder, please operate according to the following requirements.
VIII. TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Start Button does not work 1.Replace Start button 2.Wiring connections are not in good 2.Repair all wiring connections condition 3.Repair or replace motor Motor does 3. Motor burned out 4.Replace AC contactor not run 4.
IX. CAR LIFT SAFETY TIPS Put this 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 original equipment parts to repair.
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