BendPak 5595139, Installation And Operation Manual

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5. Check to make sure that all Slack Safety Locks are
cleared and free. (See Fig. 14.1)
6. Continue pressing the raise button until the Cables
get taught and the lift starts to move.
7. Raise lift until the lift stops and lower until the safe-
ties engage the top locking position. Adjust each ladder
so that each safety lock rests on the corresponding top
lock position. Then adjust each Cable Nut so that each
safety lock is at least ONE INCH above the Top Lock
Position. The Cable Nuts MUST be tightened until there
is at least one inch of threads protruding through the nut.
(See Fig. 14.2)
All cable nuts MUST be tightened on each end until there
is at least one inch of threads protruding through the nut.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
NOTE:
There will be initial stretching of the cables in the
beginning and/or with increased loads. Adjust the Cables
as outlined above a week after first use, then every
three to six months thereafter depending on usage
and/or to compensate for stretch.
8. After connecting the air supply, press the PUSH
BUTTON AIR VALVE and check that all Safety Locks
are functioning properly. Lower the lift by pressing the
push button air valve and power unit lowering valve
simultaneously.
KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR. Remove hands and
feet from any moving parts. Keep feet clear of lift when
lowering. Avoid pinch points.
9. Check all MAIN SAFETY LOCKS to make sure they
move freely and spring back to the lock position when
released. Lubricate all SAFETY PIVOT points with
WD-40 or equal.
10. Run the lift up and down a few times to insure that
the Locks are engaging uniformly and that the safety
release mechanisms are functioning. Re-adjust if
necessary.
STEP 15
(Anchoring The Columns)
1. Before proceeding, double check the measurements
and make certain that the bases of each Column are
square and aligned with the chalk line. Raise the lift up
and down and make sure it operates properly at the
locations prescribed by the markings on the floor.
(See Fig. 15.1)
2. Using the Base plate on each Column as a guide,
drill each anchor hole approximately 4-1/2” deep using a
rotary hammer drill and 3/4” concrete bit.
(See Fig. 15.2)
3. After drilling, remove dust thoroughly from each hole
using compressed air and/or bristle brush. Make certain
that the Columns remain aligned with the chalk line.
Fig 14.1
Fig 14.2
Fig. 15.2
Fig. 15.1
IMPORTANT NOTE:
BendPak lifts are supplied with installation
instructions and concrete fasteners meeting the
criteria as prescribed by the American National
Standard "Automotive Lifts - Safety Requirements for
Construction, Testing, and Validation" ANSI/ALI
ALCTV-2011. Lift buyers are responsible for any
special regional structural and/or seismic anchoring
requirements specified by any other agencies and/or
codes such as the Uniform Building Code (UBC)
and/or International Building Code (IBC).