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PP9 PlusFour Post Lift
9,000 lbs. Capacity(4,500 lbs. per axle)
Minimum wheelbase 101" at rated capacity
INSTALLATION / OWNERS MANUAL
Read this manual thoroughly before installing, operating, or maintaining this lift. When done with installation be sure to return documents to package and give all materials to lift owner/operator. When installation is complete be sure to run lift up and down a few cycles with and without “typical” vehicle loaded on lift.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONFour Post Lifts1. Always inspect the lift for damage and make note of any damage on the bill of lading.2. In case of freight damage, call the truck line immediately and report the damage as a freight claim.3. Makesureyouhaveextrahelporheavydutyliftingequipmentwhenunloadingandassemblingthelift.4. Please read the safety procedures and operating instructions in this manual before operating lift. Keepthismanualnearliftatalltimes.Makesurealloperatorsreadthismanual.5. NOTE:Areyouinstallinginalevellocation?(Liftmustbeanchoredinplaceifslopeisgreaterthan 1/8" per foot.)6. Makesureyouhaveenoughroomtoinstallthelockrods.Youwillneedatleast9’ofclearancefrom theoppositeendofthepowerunitendoftheliftand6’atthepowerunitend.(Seefloorplanonpage7.Thepowerunitmaybeinstalledonthedriver’sfrontorthepassengerrearcorner.8. Never raise a car until you have double checked all bolts, nuts and hose fittings.9. Always lock the lift before going under the vehicle or storing another vehicle underneath lift. Never allow anyone to go under the lift when raising or lowering.
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Thisisavehicleliftinstallation/operationmanualandnoattemptismadeorimpliedhereintoinstructtheuserinlifting methods particular to an individual application. Rather, the contents of this manual are intended as a basis for operation and maintenance of the unit as it stands alone or as it is intended and anticipated to be used in conjunctionwithotherequipment.
2. WhiletheMainsideRunway(Item#5)Figures#3&6isupsidedown,findtheendoftheHydraulicHose that is already connected to the cylinder. Locate the hole in the side of the runway and install the 90degreeFitting(Item#76)securingtorunwaywithJamNut.Alsoremovealloftheplastictiessecur ingthecables.Extendthecableendsthroughtherunwayends.Removecylinderrodshipping block.Tightenhydraulicfittings.
3. ExtendcylinderpistonrodoutbypushingorpullingontheCableLockPlate(A)(Item#79)Figure#3on theendofthecylinder.Nowunboltthetoprunwaytakingthenecessarysafetyprecautions.Note:Using sometypeofahoistisrecommended,thisrunwaywillneedtobeflippedoversoitisnolonger upside down. Place this runway in your bay with the hydraulic fitting facing toward your previously chosen corner for the power unit.
4. Nextunboltallfourcolumnsfromtheshippingpackageandplacethecolumnwiththepowerunitmount ing bracket in the above chosen corner. Arrange the other three columns in the remaining corners.
6. If you have means for securely lifting the Crossbeam, lower it into the tops of the columns. If you don't, then the columns will have to be placed horizontal, and the crossbeams installed in the columns.
9. SecureTopCapandLockLadderassembliestogetherwithWasherandNut(Items#40&41)Figure#2. Position the Crossbeams at the second lowest locking position on all columns.
10. Standupandarrangethetwoendstructures(Columns&Crossbeams)sothattheoutsideoftheCross beam rail to the outside of the other Crossbeam rail measure's 184.5”. Compare the measurements from theleftandtherightuntiltheyarediagonallywithin1/2”.The½”variancewillhelpinmounting the runways later.
13. RouteandmounttheappropriateCable(s)(Items#48,49,50&51)toeachColumnTopCap,whileensur ingthatthePlasticCablePulley(Item#58)isbetweentheCableandtheLockLadderasshownin Figures1&8.Thiswillallowthesecondaryslackcablelocktofunctionproperly.SeeFigure#8 for Cable routing installation. 14. Reinstall the Cable Sheaves, Shafts, Spacers and hardware as shown in Figures#4. Note:MakesureallCablesareproperlyroutedaroundCableSheaves.
lift to adjust for leveling. Each post has this adjustment. Adjust the proper columns to level the lift. Place level on each runway and crossbeam and check for proper levelness.
20. Afterlevelingiscomplete,tightentheNutontheLockRodunderneaththeTopCaponeachpost.This will lock the Lock Ladder in position.
21. Raiseliftoffalllocksuntilcablesaresupportingthelift.AdjusttheCableNylonLockNut(Item#72)lo catedonthetopofeachpostuntilliftisleveloncrossbeamsandrunways.Thiswillensurethelifttravels up and down level. NOTE:YOUMAYNEEDTOUSELOCKINGPLIERSTOHOLDTHECABLEFROMTURNINGWHENADJUSTINGTHENYLONNUT.MAKESURETHATTHREADSENGAGETHROUGHNYLONONEACHNYLONNUT.
1. Concrete shall have compression strength of at least 3,000 PSI and a minimum thickness of 4” in order toachieveaminimumanchorembedmentof3¼”.NOTE:Whenusing(¾”x5½”)longanchors;ifthetop oftheanchorexceeds2¼”abovethefloorgrade,youDONOThaveenoughembedment.
3. Letthedrilldothework.Donotapplyexcessivepressure.Liftthedrillupanddownoccasionallytore move residue to reduce binding.
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4. Drilltheholetodepthequaltothelengthofanchor.Note:Drillingthruconcrete(recommended)willal low the anchor to be driven thru the bottom of foundation if the threads are damaged or if the lift will need to be relocated.
5. For better holding power blow dust from the hole.
Raising Lift:• Pushupswitchtoraiseliftuntilplatformrunwaysclearfloor.• Stopandcheckforvehiclemovementandvehicleweightdistribution.Ifsecureraisetodesiredheight.• Alwayslowerthelifttothenearestlockpositionbypressingthelowerlevertorelievethehydraulicpres sure and let the latch set tight in a lock position.• Neverworkunderaliftthatisnotinthelockedposition.
• Shalldisplaytheliftmanufacturer’soperatinginstructions;ALI/SM93-1,ALILiftingitRightsafetymanual; ALI/ST-90ALISafetyTipscard;ANSI/ALIALOIM-2008,AmericanNationalStandardforAutomotiveLifts- SafetyRequirementsforOperation,InspectionandMaintenance;andinthecaseofframeengaginglifts, ALI/LP-GUIDE,VehicleLiftingPoints/QuickReferenceGuideforFrameEngagingLifts;inaconspicuous location in the lift area convenient to the operator.
Thisprocedureestablishestheminimumrequirementsforthelockoutofenergythatcouldcauseinjurytoper-sonnel by the operation of lifts in need of repair or being serviced. All employees shall comply with this proce-dure.
Responsibility
Theresponsibilityforassuringthatthisprocedureisfollowedisbindinguponallemployeesandserviceperson-nelfromoutsideservicecompanies(i.e.,AuthorizedInstallers,contactors,etc.).Allemployeesshallbeinstruct-ed in the safety significance of the lockout procedure by the facility owner/manager. Each new or transferred employeealongwithvisitingoutsideservicepersonnelshallbeinstructedbytheowner/manager(orassigneddesignee) in the purpose and use of the lockout procedure.
1) Notify all affected employees that a lockout is being performed and the reason for it.2) Unloadthesubjectlift.Shutitdownandassurethedisconnectswitchis“OFF”ifoneisprovidedonthe lift.3) Theauthorizedlockoutpersonoperatesthemainenergyisolationdeviceremovingpowertothesubject lift.• Ifthisisalockabledevice,theauthorizedlockoutpersonplacestheassignedpadlockonthedeviceto preventitsunintentionalreactivation.Anappropriatetagisappliedstatingtheperson’sname,atleast3” x6”insize,aneasilynoticeablycolor,andstatesnottooperatedeviceorremovetag.• Ifthisdeviceisanon-lockablecircuitbreakerorfuse,replacewitha“dummy”deviceandtagitappro priately as mentioned above.4) Attempttooperatelifttoassurethelockoutisworking.Besuretoreturnanyswitchestothe“OFF”posi tion.5) Theequipmentisnowlockedoutandreadyfortherequiredmaintenanceorservice.
Restoring Equipment to Service
1) Assure the work on the lift is complete and the area is clear of tools, vehicles, and personnel.2) Atthispoint,theauthorizedpersoncanremovethelock(ordummycircuitbreakerorfuse)&tagand activate the energy isolating device so that the lift may again be placed into operation.
Rules for Using Lockout Procedure
UsetheLockoutProcedurewhenevertheliftisbeingrepairedorserviced,waitingforrepairwhencurrentoperation could cause possible injury to personnel, or for any other situation when unintentional operation could injure personnel. No attempt shall be made to operate the lift when the energy isolating device is locked out.
Operating Conditions
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Lift is not intended for outdoor use and has an operating ambient temperature range of41º-104ºF(5º-40ºC).
1. Read all instructions2. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.3. Donotoperateequipmentwithadamagedcordoriftheequipmenthasbeendroppedordamaged-until ithasbeenexaminedbyaqualifiedserviceperson.4. Donotletacordhangovertheedgeofthetable,bench,orcounterorcomeincontactwithhotmani folds or moving fan blades.5. Ifanextensioncordisnecessary,acordwithacurrentratingequaltoormorethanthatoftheequip mentshouldbeused.Cordsratedforlesscurrentthantheequipmentmayoverheat.6. Alwaysunplugequipmentfromelectricaloutletwhennotinuse.Neverusethecordtopulltheplugfrom the outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.7. Letequipmentcoolcompletelybeforeputtingaway.Loopcordlooselyaroundequipmentwhenstoring.8. Toreducetheriskoffire,donotoperateequipmentinthevicinityofopencontainersofflammableliquids (gasoline).9. Adequateventilationshouldbeprovidedwhenworkingonoperatinginternalcombustionengines.10. Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,andallpartsofbodyawayfrommovingparts.11. Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,donotuseonwetsurfacesorexposetorain.12. Useonlyasdescribedinthismanual.Useonlymanufacturer'srecommendedattachments.13. ALWAYSWEARSAFETYGLASSES.Everydayeyeglassesonlyhaveimpactresistantlenses,theyarenot safety glasses.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PROCEDURES
• Neverallowunauthorizedpersonstooperatelift.Thoroughlytrainnewemployeesintheuseandcareof lift.• Caution-thepowerunitoperatesathighpressure.• Removepassengersbeforeraisingvehicle.• Prohibitunauthorizedpersonsfrombeinginshopareawhileliftisinuse.• Totalliftcapacityis9,000-lbs.Donotexceedthiscapacity.• Priortoliftingvehicle,walkaroundtheliftandcheckforanyobjectsthatmightinterferewiththeopera tionofliftandsafetylatches;tools,airhoses,shopequipment.• Whenapproachingtheliftwithavehicle,makesuretocenterthevehiclebetweenthecolumns.Slowly drive the vehicle up with some one outside the vehicle guiding the driver.• Priortoloweringvehicle,walkaroundtheliftandcheckforanyobjectsthatmightinterferewiththe operationofliftandsafetylatches;tools,airhoses,shopequipment.• Slowlydrivethevehicleonandoffofthelift.Havesomeoneoutsidethevehicleguidethedriver.
Motorsandallelectricalcomponentsarenotsealedagainsttheweatherandmoisture.Installthisliftinapro-tected indoor location. Failure by the owner to provide the recommended shelter could result in unsatisfactory lift performance, property damage, or personal injury.
OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)andtheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI)requiresuserstoinspectliftingequipmentatthestartofeveryshift.Theseandotherperiodicinspectionsarethe responsibility of the user.
Failuretoperformthedailypre-operationalcheckcanresultinexpensivepropertydamage,lostproductiontime,seriouspersonalinjury,andevendeath.Thesafetylatchsystemmustbecheckedandworkingproperlybeforethe lift is put to use.
• IFLIFTISANCHOREDTOFLOOR-Checkanchorboltstorqueto50ft-lbsforthe¾in.anchorbolts.Donot use an impact wrench to tighten anchor bolts.• Checkfloorforstresscracksnearcolumns• Checkhydraulicoillevel.• Checkandtightenbolts,nuts,andscrews.• Checkallcablesheaves/assemblyforfreemovementorexcessivewearoncablesheaveshaft.
Relocatingorchangingcomponentsmaycauseproblems.Eachcomponentinthesystemmustbecompatible;an undersized or restricted line will cause a drop in pressure. All valve, pump, and hose connections should be sealedand/orcappeduntiljustpriortouse.Airhosescanbeusedtocleanfittingsandothercomponents.How-ever,theairsupplymustbefilteredanddrytopreventcontamination.Mostimportantiscleanliness;Contamina-tionisthemostfrequentcauseofmalfunctionorfailureofhydraulicequipment.TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Apieceoftrashisundercheckvalve.Pushhandledownandpushtheupbuttonatthesametime.Hold for10-15seconds.Thisshouldflushthesystem.2. Checktheclearancebetweentheplungervalveoftheloweringhandle.Thereshouldbe1/16”clear ance.3. Remove the check valve cover and clean ball and seat.
cal properties, precautionary measures to take, and first aid measures as stated in the Safety Summary before performing any maintenance with the hydraulic system.
4. Oil level too low. Oil level should be just under the vent cap port when the lift is down. Relieve all hydrau licpressureandaddoilasrequired.
1. Oilreservoiroverfilled.Relieveallpressureandsiphonouthydraulicfluiduntilataproperlevel2. Liftloweredtooquicklywhileunderaheavyload.Lowertheliftslowlyunderheavyloads.• Motor Hums and Will Not Run
1. If the lift jerks while going up and down, it is usually a sign of air in the hydraulic system. Raise lift all the waytotopandreturntofloor.Repeat4-6times.Donotletthisoverheatpowerunit.
tank.Thelevelshouldbetwoinchesbelowtheflangeofthetank.Ascrewdrivercanbe used as a “dipstick”.2. Cylinder-PistonRod:therodsealofthecylinderisout.Rebuildorreplacethecylinder.3. Cylinder-Vent:thepistonsealofthecylinderisout.Rebuildorreplacethecylinder.
1. Cross beam ends are rubbing the columns. Readjustment needed. 2. Cylinder too tight, load lift half capacity and cycle up and down a few times to break in.3.Mayhaveexcessivewearoncablesheavesorshafts.Replacethem.
Nom.CableDiametersMax.ReductioninDiameter Upto5/16” 1/64” 3/8” to 1/2” 1/32” 9/16” to 3/4” 3/64” 7/8” to 1-1/8” 1/16” 1-1/4” to1-1/2” 3/32”TypicalGoodCable CableWithBrokenWires
Cable With Severe Corrosion Cable With Necking
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1. Cross beam ends are rubbing the columns. Readjustment needed. 2. Cylinder too tight, load lift half capacity and cycle up and down a few times to break in.3.Mayhaveexcessivewearoncablesheavesorshafts.Replacethem.
Nom.CableDiametersMax.ReductioninDiameter Upto5/16” 1/64” 3/8” to 1/2” 1/32” 9/16” to 3/4” 3/64” 7/8” to 1-1/8” 1/16” 1-1/4” to1-1/2” 3/32”TypicalGoodCable CableWithBrokenWires
Daily Inspection & Maintenance
1. Cleanliness:Cables,Columns,Runwaysandotherliftpartsshouldbekeptfreeofcorrosiveagents,sol vents, and road salts. If such agents are spilled or splashed on any lift component, immediately rinsethoroughlywithwaterandwipedownwithacleanrag.Spraywireropecablesasrequired with Penetrating Oil and wipe down. Failure to keep lift free of corrosive agents and solvents will lead to reduced component service life, cable fail-ure, etc., which could result in property damage and/or personal injury.
3. Cables:Checkwireropecablesforwearordamage.Anycablewithbrokenwires,severecorrosion,ex cessivestretch,deformedstrands,variationsindiameter(necking),oranychangefrom its normal appearance, must be replaced. If any cable is found to be in need of replacement, the entire cable set must be replaced immediately. Refer to figures below.
4. Sheaves:Checksheaves(pulleys)forwearordamage,i.e.wobble(tilt),cracks,looseonpin,orexces sive noise during operation.
6. LockingLatchesandSlackCableDevices:Watchlockinglatchesandslackcabledevicesduringlift operation to ensure that latches work properly and line up with slots in latch plate located in columns.
Monthly Inspection & Maintenance
1. Cables
1.1 Clean wire rope cables with lift in both lowered and raised position by spraying with Penetrating Oil and wiping the cable down.
1.2 Adjust cables using procedures on following pages.
3. ColumnAnchorBolts:Checkcolumnanchorboltsfortightness.Re-torqueanchorsboltsto65ft/lbs.If anchorsdonottightentotherequiredinstallationtorque,replaceconcreteundereachcolumnbaseper installation instructions. Let concrete cure before installing lifts and anchors.
4. Columns:Lookforcorrosion,givingspecialattentiontotheareaatthebaseofthecolumn.Check severelycorrodedareasbypeckingwithanawlorwelder’schippinghammer.Ifcolumniscor roded through at any point it must be replaced immediately. If not corroded through, remove old paintandrustscale,thencoatwithahighqualitycorrosionresistantpaint.
Daily Inspection & Maintenance
1. Cleanliness:Cables,Columns,Runwaysandotherliftpartsshouldbekeptfreeofcorrosiveagents,sol vents, and road salts. If such agents are spilled or splashed on any lift component, immediately rinsethoroughlywithwaterandwipedownwithacleanrag.Spraywireropecablesasrequired with Penetrating Oil and wipe down.
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Failure to keep lift free of corrosive agents and solvents will lead to reduced component service life, cable fail-ure, etc., which could result in property damage and/or personal injury.
3. Cables:Checkwireropecablesforwearordamage.Anycablewithbrokenwires,severecorrosion,ex cessivestretch,deformedstrands,variationsindiameter(necking),oranychangefrom its normal appearance, must be replaced. If any cable is found to be in need of replacement, the entire cable set must be replaced immediately. 4. Sheaves:Checksheaves(pulleys)forwearordamage,i.e.wobble(tilt),cracks,looseonpin,orexces sive noise during operation.5. SheavePins:Checkforlooseormissingsheave(pulley)pins.
6. LockingLatchesandSlackCableDevices:Watchlockinglatchesandslackcabledevicesduringlift operation to ensure that latches work properly and line up with slots in latch plate located in columns.
Monthly Inspection & Maintenance
1. Cables
1.1 Clean wire rope cables with lift in both lowered and raised position by spraying with Penetrating Oil and wiping the cable down.
1.2 Adjust cables using procedures on following pages.
3. ColumnAnchorBolts:Checkcolumnanchorboltsfortightness.Re-torqueanchorsboltsto65ft/lbs.If anchorsdonottightentotherequiredinstallationtorque,replaceconcreteundereachcolumnbaseper installation instructions. Let concrete cure before installing lifts and anchors.
4. Columns:Lookforcorrosion,givingspecialattentiontotheareaatthebaseofthecolumn.Check severelycorrodedareasbypeckingwithanawlorwelder’schippinghammer.Ifcolumniscor roded through at any point it must be replaced immediately. If not corroded through, remove old paintandrustscale,thencoatwithahighqualitycorrosionresistantpaint. Athoroughinspectionoftheliftingsystemmustbeperformedquarterlybyqualifiedliftservicepersonnel;morefrequently(monthly)underextremeserviceconditionssuchasoutsideinstallationsorhighusage(10ormorecycles per day, etc.).
inspectionholesandopeningsinyokesandrunways.Checkallthefollowing:a. Thatcableshavenobrokenwiresvisible,referenceDailyInspection&Maintenance.b. Thatcablesarefreeofseverecorrosionandpitting,referenceDailyInspection&Maintenance.Alight surfacecorrosiononexposedouterwiresisnormal.PenetratingOilshouldbeappliedduringmonthly periodic inspection.c. Thattherearenoareasonthecablethathaveagreatlyreduceddiameteror“necking”,referenceDaily Inspection&Maintenance.Whenanycableisfoundwithexcessivenecking,allcablesmustbe replaced immediately.d. Thatcablesdonothaveexcessivestretch.Itisnormalfornewcabletorequireadjustmentduring “break-in”,afterwhichsmallperiodicadjustmentsmayberequired.However,ifacablethathas beeninservicefor6monthsshouldsuddenlyrequirefrequentadjustmentsorhasusedall the cable adjustment available, all cables must be replaced immediately.e. If any cable is found to be in need of replacement, the entire cable set must be replaced immediately.f. Cablesareexpendableitemsandshouldbereplacedasasetevery20,000cycles(estimated)orevery6 years, unless earlier replacement is indicated during inspection.
a. Holdloweringhandledownandpulloncableincolumntocreateslackincables.
b. Checkforexcessivesidetosidewobble.Grasprimofsheaveandattempttowobble(tilt)sidetoside.If sheaveswobble(tilt)morethan3/16”(4.8mm)sidetosideormoveupanddownonshaftmorethan1/32” (0.8mm),thesheaveandpin(shaft)shouldbereplaced.
c. Check sheaves and replace if cracks are found.
d. Check for ease of rotation. If sheaves do not turn freely, the sheave and sheave pin should be removed, inspected, lubricated, and reinstalled or replaced.
Inspect the hydraulic cylinder mounting to the runway. Inspect cylinder and hydraulic hoses for leaks. Repairorreplaceasrequired. 1 Check and tighten the hydraulic cylinder rod nuts holding the cable pull bar.
WARNING! Worn or damaged tracks must be repaired immediately.Failure to do so will lead to reduced service life which could result in property damage and/or personal injury.
5. Latch Inspection and Adjustment
Check locking latches for proper operation. Inspect for worn or missing parts. Replace worn or damaged parts andadjustasrequired.
1. Latches
Check latch operation on all four corners.
2. LatchandLatchBarLine-Up
Observe locking latches during lift operation to ensure that all latches line up with slots in latch bar located in all four columns. If not, relocate and/or re-shim columns.
1. Check slack cable devices for proper operation. Inspect for worn or missing parts. Replace worn or dam agedpartsasrequired.
2. Observe both locking latches and slack cable devices during lift operation to ensure that all latches line up with slots in latch bar located in all four columns.
Cable Adjustment
1. Initial Adjustment
Adjust cable with lift fully lowered. Loosen jam nut and tighten nut on cable stud on top of column until yoke end israised1/4”(6.4mm)andbackoffnutoneturn.Retightenjamnut.Repeatforallfourcables.
2. Final Adjustment a. Load a typical vehicle on lift. b. Raiseliftashighasitwilltravel(fullheight).Youshouldhearthelockinglatchesclickthroughall latch slots simultaneously. c. Lower lift onto top latch position. d. Checkclearance: e. Starting with the right front column, use a straight edge to mark the position of the yoke bottom on the column. f. Raiselifttofullheightagain.Marksecondposition.Ifgapbetweentwomarksislessthan2”, adjust locking latch bar to reach clearance of 2”. Repeat for the other three columns.g. Adjust locking latch bar adjusting nut so that the bottom of the topmost latch bar slot is at least 2” below locking latch. After adjustment, tighten jam nut underneath column top plate, Fig. 11.
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h. Ifentire2”clearancecannotbeattainedbyadjustingthelockinglatchbar,adjustthecable.Turncable