SPX OTC 1778B Operating Instructions

655 Eisenhower Drive
Owatonna, MN 55060-0995 USA
Phone: (507) 455-7000
Tech. Serv.: (800) 533-6127
Fax: (800) 955-8329
Order Entry: (800) 533-6127
Fax: (800) 283-8665
International Sales: (507) 455-7223
Fax: (507) 455-7063
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CautION: to prevent personal injury and / or property damage,
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Study, understand, and follow all instructions before using this equipment.
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Wear eye protection that meets aNSI Z87.1 and OSHa standards.
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Do not exceed rated capacity shown on each support stand.
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use only on a hard, level surface.
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always use the support pin, which must be completely inserted through the extension tube.
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Center load on saddle.
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use as a matched pair to support one end of a vehicle only. Do not use to simultaneously sup-
port both ends of a vehicle.
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the load and support stands must be stable before beginning repairs underneath the load.
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Support stands are not to be used to support both ends of a vehicle simultaneously.
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No alterations shall be made to this product.
1. Plan the location of the support stands on a smooth, hard, and level surface to keep the load balanced.
2. Raise the support stand extension tube (Item No. 5) up to the load.
3. Position the support stand under the load so the weight is exerted on the center of the support stand pad.
4. Insert the support pin (No. 1) completely through both walls of the extension tube.
5. If the load is a vehicle, block the wheels to prevent movement.
6. Slowly and carefully lower the load onto the support stands.
Support Stand
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Maximum Capacity: 12 Tons
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Items marked with an asterisk (⁕) are contained in Hardware Kit No. 549845.
Safety Precautions
Operating Instructions
(Item numbers refer to the parts list.)
Parts List &
Operating Instructions
for:
Part
Item No.
No. No. Req'd
538308
1 1
2 ⁕ 1
3 ⁕ 1
4 ⁕ 1
5 543751 1
543752 1
6 538305 1
Parts Included but Not Shown
540010
1
540012 1
Form No. 540013
This product complies with
ANSI / ASME PALD-4 standards.
Description
Support Pin
Drive Screw
Sash Chain
"S" Hook
Short Extension Tube
(for 1778B;
includes sash chain, pin, screw, "s" hook)
Tall Extension Tube
(for 1779B;
includes sash chain, pin, screw, "s" hook)
Base
Caution Decal
(for 1778B)
Caution Decal
(for 1779B)
Rev. B, August 20, 2008
1778B
1779B
© 2006 SPX
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