BendPak GP-7, Installation And Operation Manual

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GrandPrix Two-Post Lifts
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Tools
You may need some or all of the following tools:
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Rotary hammer drill (or similar)
• ¾ inch carbide bit (conforming to ANSI B212.15-1994)
• Four-foot level, chalk line
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Open-end wrench set, SAE and metric
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Socket and ratchet set, SAE and metric
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Hex key wrench set, torque wrench, crescent and pipe wrenches
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Crow bar, hammer, needle-nose pliers, flat screwdriver
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Tape measure, 25 feet or above
• Forklift , shop crane, heavy-duty rolling dolly
• Two 12-foot ladders, two saw horses
Selecting a Location
When selecting the location for your GP-7 Series Lift, consider:
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Architectural plans . Consult the architectural plans for your desired installation location. Make
sure there are no contradictions between what you want to do and what the plans show.
• Available space . Make sure there is enough space for the Lift; front, back, sides, and
above
.
Refer to
Specifications
for exact measurements.
• Overhead obstructions . Check for overhead obstructions such as building supports, heaters,
lights, electrical lines, low ceilings, and so on.
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Power
. You need a 220 VAC power source available for the Lift’s Power Unit.
• Outdoor installations . GrandPrix Lifts are approved for indoor installation and use only.
Outdoor installation is prohibited
.
• Floor . Only install the Lift on a flat, Concrete floor; do not install on asphalt or any other surface.
The surface must be level; do not install if the surface has more than three degrees of slope.
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WARNING Installing your Lift on a surface with more than three degrees of slope could lead to
injury or even death. Only install GrandPrix Lifts on a level floor (defined as no more
than 3/8 of an inch difference over the installation area). If your floor is not level,
consider making the floor level or using a different location.
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Concrete specifications
. Do not install the Lift on cracked or defective concrete. Anchor Bolts
must be at least 6 in from cracks, expansion seams, or other inconsistencies in the Concrete.
Make sure the concrete is at least 4.25 inches thick, 3,000 PSI, and cured for at least 28 days.
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CAUTION
BendPak Lifts are supplied with installation instructions and concrete anchors that
meet the criteria set by the American National Standard “Automotive Lifts – Safety
Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation”, ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011.
You 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).