BendPak HDS-18A Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
SUPER-DUTY
FoUR-PoST LIFTS
Models:
HDS-18A
HDS-27A / HDS-27XA
HDS-35A/ HDS-35XA
SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIMS
When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the pur-
chaser upon receipt from the carrier. Consequently, claims
for the material damaged in shipment must be made by the
purchaser against the transportation company at the time
shipment is received.
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTAL-
LATION 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.
Keep this operation manual near the
machine at all times. Make sure that ALL
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 REV C 04-22-11
pn# 5900211
USERS read this manual .
1645 Lemonwood Dr.
Santa Paula, CA. 93060, USA
Toll Free 1-800-933-9970
Tel: 1-805-253-2363
Fax: 1-805-933-9160
www.bendpak.com

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  • Page 1 Manual REV C 04-22-11 pn# 5900211 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SUPER-DUTY FoUR-PoST LIFTS Models: HDS-18A HDS-27A / HDS-27XA HDS-35A/ HDS-35XA Keep this operation manual near the machine at all times. Make sure that ALL USERS read this manual . BE SAFE...
  • Page 2: Product Warranty

    BendPak Inc. shall repair or replace at their option for the warranty period those parts returned to the factory freight prepaid which prove upon inspection to be defective. BendPak Inc. will pay labor costs for the first 12 months only on parts returned as previously described.
  • Page 3: Important Notice

    oWNER’S RESPoNSIBILITY IMPoRTANT NoTICE To maintain the lift and user safety, the responsibility of Do not attempt to install this lift if you have never been the owner is to read and follow these instructions: trained on basic automotive lift installation procedures. Never attempt to lift components without proper lifting t Follow all installation and operation instructions.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE oF CoNTENTS Contents Page No. Warranty ..................2 Definitions of Hazard Levels .
  • Page 5: Installer Operator Agreement/ Protective Equipment

    I understand that Bendpak lifts are designed to be and operation activities. installed in indoor locations only. Failure to follow...
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    INTRoDUCTIoN 1. Carefully remove the crating and packing materials. 2. Check the voltage, phase and proper amperage CAUTIoN! Be careful when cutting steel banding mate- requirements for the motor shown on the motor plate. rial as items may become loose and fall causing personal Wiring should be performed by a certified electrician only.
  • Page 7: Tools Required

    28 days minimum. IMPoRTANT NoTE: 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" ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2006. Lift buyers are responsible for any special regional structural and/or seismic anchoring requirements specified by any other agencies and/or codes such as the Uniform Building Code (UBC) and/or International Building Code (IBC).
  • Page 9: Assembly View

    When removing the lift from shipping angles pay close attention as the posts can slide and can cause injury. Prior to removing the bolts make sure the posts are held securely by a fork lift or some other heavy lifting devise.
  • Page 10: Floor Plan / Specifications

    FLooR PLAN...
  • Page 11: Power Unit Location

    PoWER UNIT LoCATIoN IMPoRTANT NoTE ! The power unit will be located at the “X” location shown below. It is important to locate the POWERSIDE runway (with cylinder) on the SAME SIDE as the power unit location. Utility rails on the side of each runway MUST be installed to the inside.
  • Page 12: Step 3 / Column And Cross Tube Installation

    A maximum shim thickness of 2” is possible by ordering optional shim plates. Contact your authorized Bendpak Distributor for ordering information. 3. Using a forklift or crane, raise the CROSS TUBES (mak- ing sure the Plastic Slide Blocks are still in position) and drop down into the top of the COLUMNS.
  • Page 13: Step 4 / Raising The Cross Tubes

    5. The COLUMNS and CROSS TUBES will now be in 2. Using a forklift or crane, manually raise the CROSS position and spaced properly for the RUNWAYS. TUBES until the Primary Safety Locks engage and rest on the lock position second down from the top of the Ladder or Install the Column TOP CAPS using the M12 X 1.75 approximately 52”...
  • Page 14: Step 5 / Powerside Runway Installation

    STEP 5 4. Position the POWERSIDE RUNWAY on top of the Cross Tubes with the UTILITY RAIL towards the center. The fitting (Powerside Runway Installation) holes located at the side of the Powerside Runway should be adjacent the POWER UNIT COLUMN. Align the holes in the 1.
  • Page 15 WARNING! WHEN THE CABLE ADjUSTING NUTS BOTTOM OUT ON THE THREADED END OF THE CABLE CONNECTOR AND THERE IS STILL SLACK IN THE CABLES, THE CABLES HAVE STRETCHED BEYOND THE SAFE USEFUL LENGTH AND NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH FACTORY APPROVED CABLE ASSEMBLIES. DO NOT PLACE WASHERS, SPACERS OR OTHER DEVICES TO “SHORTEN”...
  • Page 16 4. With the CABLES properly routed, hold the Sheaves in position and install the Pipe Spacer then SHEAVE PIN. (See Fig. 7.5) DANGER ! Do NoT PRoCEED unless visual confirmation is made of ALL Safety Locks. ALL locks MUST be engaged before proceeding.
  • Page 17 7. Each cable must be installed through the CABLE RETAINER 9. After routing the Cables double-check to make sure all are first to keep Cables stowed in their proper position on the Cable properly positioned and REMAIN WITHIN THE GROOVES Block.
  • Page 18: Step 8 / Power Unit Installation

    STEP 9 (Routing Hydraulic Hoses) NoTE: DANGER ! PoWER AND RETURN PoRT LoCATIoNS MAY ALL WIRING MUST BE PERFoRMED VARY. CoNFIRM PoWER AND RETURN PoRT BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. LoCATIoNS IN PoWER UNIT DoCUMENTATIoN oR CoNTACT TECHNICAL SUPPoRT. Install the 90-degree Hydraulic Fitting to the POWER PORT and the 90- degree Air Line Fitting to the RETURN PORT of the power unit and connect the hoses as described below.
  • Page 19 2. Install the 90-degree Hydraulic fitting in the port at the 5. Connect hoses as shown below making sure to pass ram end of the cylinder. On the pipe thread side of the fitting through the retaining rings. MAKE SURE HOSES ARE it is recommended to use Teflon tape or pipe sealer.
  • Page 20: Step 10 / Routing Air Lines

    STEP 10 (Routing Air Lines) Route the AIR LINE as shown below making sure to position the push button air valve with the INLET facing towards the AIR SOURCE and the OUTLET facing the direction of the LIFT. A filter/regulator/lubricator must be installed on air supply at lift.
  • Page 21: Safety Label Placement Guidelines

    FoUR-PoST LIFT PoWER PoST SAFETY LABEL PLACEMENT GUIDELINES WARNING! THESE ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2006 MANDATED SAFETY LABELS ARE PROVIDED FOR THIS PRODUCT FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE OPERATOR AND ANY PERSON(S) WORKING NEAR THE LIFT. THE SAFETY STICKERS MUST BE INSTALLED AS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW, PRIOR TO THE COMPLETION OF INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL WARNING LABELS COULD FAIL TO WARN AND LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO OPERATOR OR BYSTANDER OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
  • Page 22 DANGER! Do NoT PERFoRM ANY MAINTENANCE oR INSTALLATIoN oF ANY CoMPoNENTS WITH oUT 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. IMPoRTANT PoWER-UNIT INSTALLATIoN NoTES n DO NOT run power unit with no oil.
  • Page 23: Step 11 / Power Unit Hook Up

    STEP 12 STEP 11 (Installing The Slack Safety Springs) (Power Unit Hook Up) 1. Have a CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN run the power supply to motor. Refer to the data plate found on the motor for proper power supply and wire size. The following steps involve the SLACK CABLE SAFETY DEVICE and MAIN SAFETY.
  • Page 24: Step 14 / Anchoring The Columns

    IMPoRTANT NoTE: 7. Raise lift until the lift stops and lower until the Safetys BendPak lifts are supplied with installation instruc- engage the Top Locking Position. Adjust each ladder so tions and concrete fasteners meeting the criteria as that each Safety Lock rests on the corresponding Top Lock prescribed by the American National Standard "Au-...
  • Page 25: Step 15 / Final Assembly

    STEP 15 3. After drilling, REMOVE DUST thoroughly from each hole using compressed air and/or bristle brush. Make certain that (Final Assembly) the Columns remain aligned with the chalk line. 1. Install the approach ramps on the entry side of the lift. (See Fig.
  • Page 26: Step 17 / Bleeding

    5. Beginning with “A” position, sight the level to the target 12. Raise the lift to full height. Listen and watch as and mark the number or the graduation on the inch scale the locking latches click in place. SYNCHRONIZE BY of the target that aligns to the cross hairs of the Level, ADjUSTING THE CABLES so that all four latches click (See Fig.
  • Page 27: Optional Equipment Installation

    oPTIoNAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIoN Mounting Runway Extensions...
  • Page 28: Weekly Maintenance

    oPERATIoN To Lower Lift; To Raise Lift; Before lowering vehicle, be sure all personnel are clear of the lift and surrounding area. Pay careful attention 1. Position vehicle tires in the center of each Runway. to overhead clearances. Insure all tools and equipment have been cleared from under the lift.
  • Page 29 WIRE RoPE INSPECTIoN AND MAINTENANCE t Lifting cables should be replaced every three - five years or when visible signs of damage are apparent. DO NOT USE LIFT WITH DEFECTIVE / WORN CABLES. t Lifting cables should be maintained in a well-lubricated condition at all times. Wire rope is only fully protected when each wire strand is lubricated both internal and external.
  • Page 32 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. By operating lifts safely you can insure that your shop is profitable, productive and safe.
  • Page 33 t Pay attention when walking under a vehicle that is up on the hydraulic lift t Do NoT Leave the controls while the lift is still in motion. t Do NoT stand directly in front of the vehicle or in the bay when vehicle is being loaded or driven into position. t Do NoT Go near vehicle or attempt to work on the vehicle when being raised or lowered.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    LIFT WILL NoT RAISE possible cause 1. Air in oil, (1,2,8,13) 2. Cylinder binding, (9) 3. Cylinder leaks internally, (9) 4. Motor run backward under pressure, (11) 5. Lowering valve leaks, (3,4,6,10,11) 6. Motor runs backwards, (7,14,11) 7. Pump damaged, (10,11) 8.
  • Page 35: Motor Will Not Run

    MoToR WILL NoT RUN possible cause 1. Fuse blown, (5,2,1,3,4) 2. Limit switch burned out, (1,2,3,4) 3. Microswitch burned out, (1,2,3,4) 4. Motor burned out, (1,2,3,4,6) 5. Voltage to motor incorrect, (2,1,8) remedy insTrucTion 1. Check for correct voltage Compare supply voltage with voltage on motor name tag. Check that the wire is sized correctly.
  • Page 36 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, (6,5) 5. Lowering valve leaks, (7,8,1,5,9) 6. Motor runs backwards, (10,12,9) 7. Pump damaged, (5,9) 8. Pump won’t prime, (1,2,3,4,5,11,9) 9.
  • Page 49: Maintenance Records

    MAINTENANCE RECoRDS ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 50 CRT380R Wheel Alignment System The Ranger® CRT380R Alignment System is a highly accurate, four-wheel, wireless alignment system for domestic and import cars and trucks. It features 8-CCD technology, Bluetooth® data transfer and our refined ProSpec® Alignment software that was designed for simplicity and speed. All alignment steps from start-to-finish are clearly shown with vibrant animation and graphics providing a faster, more profitable and far easier to understand alignment procedure.
  • Page 51 ProSpec® Alignment Software • Specially designed for ease of use, speed and helpful technician feedback • choose from 3 individual alignment procedures: Standard start-to-finish computer guided program Quick readings without caster steering angle and/or run-out compensation Free range measuring for checking individual readings as required •...
  • Page 52 For Parts or Service Contact: BendPak Inc. / Ranger Products 1645 Lemonwood Dr. Santa Paula, CA. 93060 Tel: 1-805-933-9970 Toll Free: 1-800-253-2363 Fax: 1-805-933-9160 www.bendpak.com www.rangerproducts.com pn# 5900211...

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