B. Equipment storage and installation requirements. The equipment should be stored or installed in a shady, moderately temperate, ventilated and dry place. C. The equipment should be unloaded and transferred by forklift. Fig. 4 D. SPECIFICATIONS OF CONCRETE (See Fig. 5) Concrete specifications must be followed accordingly.
III. INSTALLATION STEPS A. Location of installation Check and ensure the installation location (concrete, layout, space size etc.) is suitable for lift installation. B. Use a carpenter’s chalk line to establish installation layout of baseplate. (See Fig. 6) Chalk Line Fig.
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3. Lift the upper column with a forklift or hoist and loosen the bolts on the upper package stand. Remove the upper column and take out the parts in the bottom column. (See Fig. 9) Fig. 9 4. Lift the lower column with a forklift or hoist, remove the package stand, then take off the lower column and remove the parts from the inner column (See Fig.
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Parts box Fig. 12 6. Check the parts of the parts bag 1 according to parts bag list (See Fig. 13). Fig. 13 Check the parts of the parts bag 2 according to parts bag list (See Fig. 14). Fig. 14...
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D. Install the hydraulic hose and lock release cable brackets on extension columns (See Fig. 15). Fig. 15...
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E. Install hydraulic cylinder Wrap both ends of straight fittings with white Teflon tape, install straight fitting in each cylinder (See Fig. 16) The fitting of the cylinder toward the hole of the column Fig. 16...
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F. Install columns Lay down the columns on the installation site parallel to each other. Position the power side column according to the installation site. This lift is designed with 2-section columns. Adjust lift height according to the ceiling height and connect the inner and extension columns.
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2. When the ceiling height is over 165 3/8” but is less than 177 1/8”, connect the extension columns using the middle set of holes (See Fig. 18) Low Setting Fig. 18...
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3. When the ceiling height is less than 165 3/8”, connect the extension columns using the top set of holes (See Fig. 19) NOTE: THIS SETTING REQUIRES THE ADDITIONAL PURCHASE OF SHORTER CABLES Special Low Setting Fig. 19...
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G. Position the columns Position the columns so the base plates line up with a chalk line. Position the offside column parallel to the power side column at the approximate width of 122 5/8”. Install the overhead cross beam. Level and plumb the columns, shim where necessary. Drill 3/4”...
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H. Install overhead top beam 1. With help of the hook of top beam, put one side of top beam on top of the extension column and connecting the top beam to extension column by bolts, tighten the bolts. (See Fig. 21) Hook on the extension columns Tighten the bolts...
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2. Assemble overhead top beam: tighten the anchor bolts (See Fig. 22) Tighten the anchor bolts with ratchet with socket The anchor bolts should be Torqued to 125 Ft Lbs. or 150 N.m Fig. 22...
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I. Installing the limit switch control bar and limit switch (See Fig. 23) Fig. 23...
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J. Install safety device (See Fig. 24 & Fig. 25) Fig. 24 Power side safety device Fig. 25 Offside safety device...
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K. Lift the carriages up manually and set on the 1 set of locks. (See Fig. 26). Fig. 26...
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L. Install cables 1. High setting cable connection: suitable for ceiling height over 177 1/8”. 1.1 Remove carriages’ plastic cover, pass cable through from the bottom of the carriages and be pull through the openings of the carriages, then screw on/adjust the two cable nuts (See Fig.
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1.2 Connecting cable for high setting (See Fig. 28) Cable 2 Cable 1 Cable 1 Fig. 28...
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2. Low setting cable connection; suitable for ceiling heights between 165 3/8” to 177 1/8”. (See Fig. 29) Note : Cable should go inside of the carriage. Cable 2 Cable 1 Cable 2 Fig. 29...
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3. Special low setting cable connection; suitable for ceiling height less than 165 3/8”. NOTE: This setting requires purchase of additional cables. (See Fig. 30) Fig. 30...
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M. Install power unit (See Fig. 31) Fig. 31...
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N. Install oil hose At high setting and low setting oil hose connection (See Fig. 32) Fig. 32...
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O. Install safety cable. Install safety cable from offside safety device to power-side safety device, pass through the top beam (See Fig. 33) Fig. 33...
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P. Install hose retainers on both columns (See Fig. 34). Fig. 34...
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Q. Install lifting arms and adjust the arm locks 1. Install lifting arms (See Fig. 35) 2. Lower the carriages down to the lowest position, then use an 8mm allen wrench to loosen the socket bolt (See Fig. 36) 3. Adjust moon gear as direction of arrow (See Fig.
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R. Tighten All Hydraulic Fittings and Fill the reservoir with Hydraulic Oil. Approximately 4 gallons are required. Note: For the best performance it is recommended to use AW32 or AW46 series hydraulic oil. S. Install electrical system Connect the power source according to the data plate on the Power Unit. Remove the short “Pig Tail”...
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PV12 PARTS LIST Item Part # Description 217001B Power side Column 2/203 PU220VETL-12 Power unit 209003 Bolt 209033 Lock Washer 209005 QL4L-520-00 Power side Lock Cover QL4L-210-00 Main Cam Lock 217069 Bolt 206006 Washer 206023 Self-Locking Nut 420018 Self-Locking Nut...
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Right Arm Lock Bar 209019 Flat Head Screw 217053 Protective Rubber 209009 Cup Head Bolt 217054 Carriage Plastic Cover 217196-N Carriage 217188 Slider Block PV12-9100 Cylinder 217173 Wire Cable 206025A Foam Cushion 206129 Limit Bar 201005 Split Pin 206025C Limit Bar Link LX19-001...
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Description QL4L-200-04 Torsion Spring 217031 Cam Lock 217033 Self-Locking Nut 217032 Cable Lock Hold 217029 Small Pulley Bracket PV12-4003 Oil Hose 305720 90 Fitting for Power Unit PV12-4004 Oil Hose PV10-4021 Extended fitting for Cylinder SW-001 Hydraulic T-Fitting 420029 Cable Nut Washer...
V. TEST RUN 1. Adjust the equalizing cable (See Fig. 41) Use wrench to hold the cable end, meanwhile use ratchet to tighten the cable nuts until both cables have the same tension. If the two carriages do not lift at the same time, screw and tighten the cable nuts on the Cable nut lower of the two carriages.
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5. Test with load After finishing the above adjustment, test running the lift with load. Run the lift in low position several times first. Run the lift to the top completely. NOTE: If the lift vibrated on the way up with a load, lubricate all pulley shafts and wear blocks.
VI. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Please read the safety tips carefully before operating the lift To lift vehicle 1. Keep the lift area clean and free of clutter; 2. Position lift arms to the lowest position, on floor; 3. Open or swing lift arms away from center of lift; 4.
VII. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Monthly: 1. Re-torque the anchor bolts to 85 Ft Lbs; Note: All anchor bolts should take full torque. If any of the bolts do not for any reason, DO NOT use the lift until the bolt has been replaced. 2.
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 Motor does not condition 3. Motor burned out 3. Repair or replace motor 4.
X. WARRANTY: This item is warranted for five (5) years on structural components, two (2) years on hydraulic cylinders, and one (1) year on electric or air / hydraulic power units from invoice date. Wear items are covered by a 90 day warranty.
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