Challenger Lifts CL16-3S Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Challenger Lifts CL16-3S Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Challenger Lifts CL16-3S Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Two post surface mounted lift

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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Two Post Surface Mounted Lift
M
CL16
ODELS
16,000
C
- 4000
P
A
LBS
APACITY
LBS
ER
RM
2311 South Park Rd Louisville, Kentucky 40219
Email:
Web site:
sales@challengerlifts.com
www.challengerlifts.com
/
Office 800-648-5438
502-625-0700 Fax 502-587-1933
IMPORTANT:
READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE
INSTALLING or OPERATING LIFT
Rev. 2024/03/15

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  • Page 1 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual Two Post Surface Mounted Lift CL16 ODELS 16,000 - 4000 APACITY 2311 South Park Rd Louisville, Kentucky 40219 Email: Web site: sales@challengerlifts.com www.challengerlifts.com Office 800-648-5438 502-625-0700 Fax 502-587-1933 IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING or OPERATING LIFT Rev.
  • Page 2: General Specifications

    Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance ENERAL PECIFICATIONS CL16-0-3S CL16-2-3S See Figure 1 -6” -12” -6” -12” 174” 168” 162” 198” 192” 186” Column Height [14’-6”] [14’-0”] [13’-6”] [16’-6”] [16’-0] [15’-6] Ceiling Height Required 176” 170” 164” 200” 194” 188” 167”...
  • Page 3 Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance EAD ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING ERTICAL LEARANCE INSTALLING OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS Check the height of the area where the lift is to be EQUIPMENT installed. Clearance should be calculated based on ROPER MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION IS NECESSARY the full raised height of the lift.
  • Page 4: Installation

    Do this for your own b. Chalk line protection. c. 4ft level d. 10” adjustable wrench Challenger Lifts NOTIFY AT ONCE if any hidden e. Standard open end wrenches 7/16”, 1/2", loss or damage is discovered after receipt.
  • Page 5: Base Plate

    Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance 5) Determine the sheave location on the bracket 7) Route a cable through a carriage and out the based on Column Extension Height, see Fig 2. bottom. Route it back up and into the inside hole Note: The column has been assembled with at the top of the carriage, see Fig 2.
  • Page 6 Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance 19) IMPORTANT: Ensure that the lock pawl is ELEASE engaged by attempting to manually disengage it. When properly engaged, the weight of the carriage will prevent it from moving. 20) Repeat steps 15 thru 17 for the two (2) anchors under each carriage.
  • Page 7 Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN EXTENSION EXTENSION EXTENSION EXTENSION TABS TABS TABS TABS INSTALLATION AID INSTALLATION AID INSTALLATION AID INSTALLATION AID INSTALL 1/2" HEX FLANGE BOLT INSTALL 1/2" HEX FLANGE BOLT INSTALL 1/2" HEX FLANGE BOLT INSTALL 1/2"...
  • Page 8 Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance 30) Mount synchronizer cables to carriages as shown in Fig. 10. Note: Use the proper Take- Up Tube as shown in Fig 10 based on the width of the lift. YDRAULICS IMPORTANT: To ensure proper hose fitting seal without damage to the fitting follow this procedure for each hose connection: Screw flared fitting on finger tight.
  • Page 9 Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance x 3/4” lg. hex flange bolt and one hex flange nut). Route hose across overhead to the other side. Clamps are not needed yet. 37) Uncoil Power Side hose and loosely attach it to the Hydraulic tee fitting ( in hardware box 38) Bring the Power Unit Hose and Power Side Hose...
  • Page 10 Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance 40) If installing a CL16-0, use the Routing Diagram C 41) Route the overhead hose based on the lifts in Fig 14. If installing a CL16-2 use the table in height and width. To make a loop, twist the hose. Fig 14 to determine the proper routing diagram Loosely connect the overhead hose to the other A, B, OR C.
  • Page 11 Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance ELEASE WIRE WIRE WIRE WIRE 48) Assemble the fittings to the air valve, Fig. 16, with the barbed fitting (3/8” hose barb x 1/8NPT) WITH WITH WITH WITH 1/8" AIR 1/8" AIR 1/8" AIR 1/8"...
  • Page 12: Arm Installation

    Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance NSTALLATION 59) Lubricate the arm pin or carriage arm pin hole with “anti-seize” and install the arms. Install the Arm Pin Snap Ring. 60) Using thread-locking compound (removable), install the Arm Restraints with the 1/2”-13 Socket Head Cap Screws, Fig 19.
  • Page 13: Final Adjustments

    Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance YNCHRONIZING ABLES INAL DJUSTMENTS 78) Raise lift and ensure carriages lower into same YDRAULICS lock position. 73) Lower the lift to the floor and raise the lift 79) Adjust synchronizing cables so the tension is approximately one foot.
  • Page 14: Wiring Diagram

    Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Wiring Diagram FOR SINGLE PHASE (Normally Open) FIELD CONNECTIONS LOAD INPUT FOR THREE PHASE FACTORY WIRED FOR 208−240V RECONNECTIONS FOR 440−480V Fig 21 – Electrical Wiring Diagram Page 14 CL16-IOM-A.doc Rev. 2024/03/15...
  • Page 15: Operation Procedure

    Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance ALI Safety Tips card; ANSI/ALI ALOIM, American PERATION ROCEDURE National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and AFETY OTICES AND ECALS Maintenance; and in the case of frame engaging This product is furnished with graphic safety lift, ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle Lifting Points/Quick warning labels, which are reproduced on Reference Guide for Frame Engaging Lifts;...
  • Page 16: Lifting A Vehicle

    If the vehicle is stable, raise the vehicle to a  Check adapters for damage or excessive wear. height a few inches above the desired working Replace as required with genuine Challenger Lifts height. parts. 5) Lower the vehicle until the safety locks on both ...
  • Page 17: Parts Breakdown

    12310-2 COLUMN EXTENSION PACK (16’-6” O.A. Ht.) Items (2, 13, 14, 66, 67, 68, 69) Replace all worn, damaged, or broken parts with parts approved by Challenger Lifts Inc. or with parts meeting Challenger Lifts Inc. specifications. Contact your local Challenger Lifts Parts Distributor for pricing and availability.
  • Page 18 Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance PARTS BREAKDOWN (continued) Fig B. Lock-Power/Idler Page 18 CL16-IOM-A.doc Rev. 2024/03/15...
  • Page 19 ANCHOR BOLT, 3/4” x 5 1/2” lg 37072 SNAP ON LOCK COVER Replace all worn, damaged, or broken parts with parts approved by Challenger Lifts Inc. or with parts meeting Challenger Lifts Inc. specifications. Contact your local Challenger Lifts Parts Distributor for pricing and availability.
  • Page 20: Fig C. Hydraulics

    1/4 WASHER 12748 NYLON SPACER 1/4x1/4 Replace all worn, damaged, or broken parts with parts approved by Challenger Lifts Inc. or with parts meeting Challenger Lifts Inc. specifications. Contact your local Challenger Lifts Parts Distributor for pricing and availability. (Call Challenger Lifts Inc. (502) 625-0700 for the Parts Distributor in your area) Page 20 CL16-IOM-A.doc...
  • Page 21: Fig D. Synchronizer

    12341 0 / 2 / 4 6” TAKE-UP TUBES [ STD HEIGHT: 0 -6: 2 -12: 4 ] Replace all worn, damaged, or broken parts with parts approved by Challenger Lifts Inc. or with parts meeting Challenger Lifts Inc. specifications.
  • Page 22 Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance PARTS BREAKDOWN (continued) Fig F. Carriage & 3-Stage Arms Page 22 CL16-IOM-A.doc Rev. 2024/03/15...
  • Page 23 M8 x 30 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW 12200 ARM ASSEMBLY, 3-STAGE Replace all worn, damaged, or broken parts with parts approved by Challenger Lifts Inc. or with parts meeting Challenger Lifts Inc. specifications. Contact your local Challenger Lifts Parts Distributor for pricing and availability.
  • Page 24 Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance NOTES Page 24 CL16-IOM-A.doc Rev. 2024/03/15...
  • Page 25 Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance REVISIONS 2021/06/18 – NEW PRODUCT RELEASE 2021/07/19 – UPDATED IMAGES, OVERALL INSTRUCTION, AND PARTS BREAKDOWN 2021/07/29 – ADDED STEP 55, UPDATED SPEC PAGE 2021/11/10 – CORRECT TO NEAREST OBSTRUCTION DIMENSIONS 2022/04/01 – UPDATED CLEVIS BAR ON LOCK DIAGRAMS 2023/11/01 –...

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