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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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"...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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"...
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.
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.
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...
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;...
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 ...
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.
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Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance PARTS BREAKDOWN (continued) Fig B. Lock-Power/Idler Page 18 CL16-IOM-A.doc Rev. 2024/03/15...
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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.
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...
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.
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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...
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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.
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Model CL16 Installation, Operation and Maintenance NOTES Page 24 CL16-IOM-A.doc Rev. 2024/03/15...
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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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