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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

RECEIVING

The shipment should be thoroughly inspected as soon as it 
is received.  The signed Bill of Lading is acknowledgement 
by the shipping carrier as receipt of this product as listed 
in your invoice as being in a good condition of shipment.  If 
any of these goods listed on this Bill of Lading are missing 
or damaged, do not accept goods until the shipping carrier 
makes a notation on the freight bill of the missing or dam-
aged goods.  Do this for your own protection.

BE SAFE

Your new lift was designed and built with safety in mind. 
However, your overall safety can be increased with proper 
training and thoughtful operation on the part of the opera-
tor. DO NOT operate or repair this equipment without 
reading this manual and the important safety instructions 
shown inside. Keep this operation manual near the lift at 
all times. Make sure that ALL USERS read and understand 
this manual.

1645 Lemonwood Dr.

Santa Paula, CA. 93060,  USA

Toll Free 1-800-253-2363

Tel: 1-805-933-9970

www.bendpak.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTAL-
LATION AND OPERATION. BY PROCEEDING WITH LIFT INSTALLATION 
AND OPERATION YOU AGREE THAT YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND 
AND  COMPREHEND THE FULL CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL. 
FORWARD THIS MANUAL TO ALL OPERATORS. FAILURE TO OPER-
ATE THIS EQUIPMENT AS DIRECTED MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. 

Manual Revision D6 - March 2020

Manual Part Number 5900175

9,000 POUND CAPACITY
COMMERCIAL GRADE
FOUR-POST LIFTS

MODELS:
HD-9AE     

Keep this operation manual near the 

machine at all times. Make sure that 

ALL USERS  read this manual.

400V 50Hz SUPPLY DETAILS ARE 

INCLUDED WITH ELECTRICAL CON-

TROL BOX. DISREGARD SUPPLY WIR-

ING DETAILS IN THIS MANUAL

EUROPEAN USERS

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS IN 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Summary of Contents for HD-9AE

Page 1: ... inside Keep this operation manual near the lift at all times Make sure that ALL USERS read and understand this manual 1645 Lemonwood Dr Santa Paula CA 93060 USA Toll Free 1 800 253 2363 Tel 1 805 933 9970 www bendpak com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTAL LATION AND OPERATION BY PROCEEDING WITH LIFT INSTALLATION AND...

Page 2: ...erating Hydraulic Pressure 2 460 PSI This information is required when calling for parts or warranty issues PRODUCT WARRANTY Our comprehensive product warranty means more than a commitment to you it s also a commitment to the value of your new BendPak lift For full warranty details and to register your new lift contact your nearest BendPak dealer or visit http www bendpak com support warranty NOTE...

Page 3: ...w all installation and operation instructions t Make sure installation conforms to all applicable Local State and Federal Codes Rules and Regulations such as State and Federal OSHA Regulations and Electrical Codes t Carefully check the lift for correct initial function t Read and follow the safety instructions Keep them readily available for machine operators t Make certain all operators are prope...

Page 4: ...on 14 Step 7 Cable Sheave Installation 14 17 Step 8 Mounting the Hydraulic Power Unit 17 Step 9 Routing Hydraulic Hoses 18 20 Step 10 Routing Air Lines 20 21 Step 11 Power Unit Electrical Connection 22 24 Step 12 Slack Safety Spring Inspection 24 25 Step 13 Lift Start Up Final Adjustments 25 26 Step 14 Anchoring the Posts 26 27 Step 15 Installing Accessories 27 Step 16 Leveling Synchronizing 27 28...

Page 5: ...rator or bystander or damage to property or lift Failure to follow Danger Warning and Caution instruc tions may lead to serious personal injury or death to operator or bystander or damage to property Please read the entire manual prior to installation Do not operate this machine until you have read and have understood all of the Danger Warning and Caution alerts in this manual For additional copie...

Page 6: ...n raising or lowering vehicle 9 CLEAR AREA if vehicle is in danger of falling 10 ALWAYS ENSURE that the safeties are engaged before any attempt is made to work on or near vehicle 11 DRESS PROPERLY Non skid steel toe footwear is recommended when operating lift 12 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK This lift must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock Never connect the green ...

Page 7: ... and Service for more information about safely installing your Lift CONCRETE SPECIFICATIONS LIFT MODEL CONCRETE REQUIREMENTS HD 9AE 4 25 Min Thickness 3 000 PSI DANGER All models MUST be installed on 3 000 PSI concrete only conforming to the minimum requirements shown above New concrete must be adequately cured by at least 28 days minimum IMPORTANT NOTICE These instructions must be followed to ins...

Page 8: ...complete inventory of parts prior to beginning installation Description Qty Small Window Crosstube 1 Large Window Crosstube 1 Power Post 1 Post 3 Off Side Ramp Assembly 1 Power Side Ramp Assembly 1 Drive Up Ramps 2 Alignment Turnplate 2 Power Unit 1 Parts Box Packing List Enclosed 1 Parts Bag Packaged in Part Box 1 Power Post Drive Up Ramp Off Side Ramp Assembly Power Side Ramp Assembly Alignment ...

Page 9: ... M Max 4 Wheel Alignment 144 7 3675 mm N Max 2 Wheel Alignment 159 7 4056 mm Min wheelbase rated capacity 135 3429 mm Min wheelbase 75 capacity 115 2921 mm Min wheelbase 50 capacity 95 2413 mm Min wheelbase 25 capacity 80 2032 mm Locking Positions 14 Lock Spacing Every 4 102 mm Lifting Time 45 Seconds Standard Motor 220 VAC 60Hz 1 Ph Emission sound pressure at Operator Position 70 dB A This dimens...

Page 10: ... elevation of floor A Mark locations where lift columns will be posi tioned in bay B Place target on floor at column positions NOT on column base plates and record readings C Find the highest of the four locations Find the difference between the readings at each of the re maining three columns and the highest reading D The difference is the estimated amount of shim thickness needed at each column ...

Page 11: ...se the cross tubes put the Slide Blocks into position first and then drop the cross tubes down into the top of the posts NOTE The Sheave Windows must be positioned inward and adjacent to the Power Unit Post See Fig 3 3 4 With the posts standing and the cross tubes in posi tion install the Safety Ladders Pass the ladders through the post openings and drop down through the Slide Block guide slots on...

Page 12: ...ird or fourth lock position or approximately 24 off the ground It is impor tant that the SLACK SAFETY LOCK IS DISENGAGED The Slack Safety Locks must NEVER rest on the Safety Lad ders See Fig 4 1 4 4 Jam Nut must be installed prior to the installation of Top Plate weldment Fig 3 5 M6 Nut M6 Washer M6 Bolt Top Plate Weldment M16 Washer M16 Nut Cable Hole Fig 3 6 Fig 3 7 The Ladder must never rest on...

Page 13: ... utility rail side of the Power Side Ramp See Fig 5 1 3 Remove any pre installed CABLE SHEAVES from the POWER SIDE RAMP making sure to and pay attention to the order in which they are removed This will help at the time of re installation First remove the Socket Head Cap Screw then press the sheave axle through the ramp completely until the sheaves are removed See Fig 5 2 4 Position the POWER SIDE ...

Page 14: ...ail Bolt Points DANGER DO NOT PROCEED WITH CABLE INSTALLATION OR GO NEAR THE LIFT WORK AREA UNLESS VISUAL CONFIRMATION IS MADE OF ALL SAFETY LOCKS BEING ENGAGED ALL LOCKS MUST BE ENGAGED BEFORE PROCEEDING FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH SEE PAGE 28 WARNING WHEN THE CABLE ADJUSTING NUTS BOTTOM OUT ON THE THREADED END OF THE CABLE CONNECTOR AND...

Page 15: ...NGTH AND NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH FACTORY APPROVED CABLE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT PLACE WASHERS SPACERS OR OTHER DEVICES TO SHORTEN THE EFFECTIVE CABLE LENGTH AS DAMAGE TO THE LIFT OR INJURY TO PERSONS MAY OCCUR HELPFUL TIP INSTALL THE SHEAVES AND CABLES IN THE ORDER AS SHOWN BELOW STARTING FROM THE SHORTEST A TO THE LONGEST D Cable A Fig 7 4 Cable C Fig 7 5 Cable B Fig 7 6 Cable D Fig 7 7 Sheave Axle Fi...

Page 16: ... Cable Block Install the Cylinder Nut so that it is no more than 1 8 away from the retaining C clip See Fig 7 14 DANGER DO NOT PROCEED UNLESS VISUAL CONFIRMATION IS MADE OF ALL SAFETY LOCKS ALL LOCKS MUST BE ENGAGED BEFORE PROCEEDING FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH SEE PAGE 30 Cable Routing Fig 7 11 Fig 7 10 Fig 7 9 Fig 7 8 Cable A Cable D Ca...

Page 17: ...ex Bolts and Nylock nuts Then FILL THE RESERVOIR with 21 quarts of 10 WT hydraulic oil or Dexron III automatic transmission fluid See Fig 8 1 Route lifting cable in front of slack safety sheave as shown Fig 7 15 Fig 7 16 Install each cable nut with a MINIMUM of 3 4 of thread exposed Sheave Cable Fig 7 17 NOTE ALL cables MUST remain in their sheave grooves Before lift start up check all cables for ...

Page 18: ...HZ single phase All wiring must be per formed by a certified electrician only SEE WIRING INSTRUCTIONS AFFIXED TO MOTOR FOR PROPER WIRING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Check the Power Unit to determine proper connection ports for Power and Return lines It will be necessary to remove shipping plugs from both ports prior to installing Fittings STEP 9 Routing Hydraulic Hoses 1 Install the 90 degree Hydraulic Fitt...

Page 19: ...he base pinned end of the Cylinder On the pipe thread side of the Fitting it is recommended to use Teflon Tape or pipe sealer See Fig 9 5 5 Route both the Power Unit Hydraulic Hose and TWO 2 lengths of Air Line through the Flex Hose See Fig 9 6 6 Install the end of Flex Hose with the Straight Fitting on the Hydraulic Hose into the hole in the Powerside Runway adjacent to the Power Unit Install the...

Page 20: ...on Air Valve Assembly on to the power unit mounting bracket The Push Button Air Valve should be positioned away from the Power Side Ramp on the out side of the lift for operator safety See Fig 10 1 2 Route the air line that was left unconnected in Step 9 to the 90 Air Line Compression Fitting of the Push Button Air Valve Assembly See Fig 10 2 3 Once the air line has been connected with the Push Bu...

Page 21: ...HE RETAINER TUBING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CROSSTUBES To Air Cylinder To Air Cylinder To Air Cylinder To Air Cylinder NOTE FEED AIR LINE TUBING THROUGH THE RETAINER TUBING ON THE INSIDE OF THE POWER SIDE RAMP Retainer Tubing Retainer Tubing Tee Fitting Tee Fitting Tee Fitting WARNING PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO KEEP AIR LINE CLEAR OF ANY PINCH POINTS IMPROPER ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN SAFETY LOCK FAILURE ...

Page 22: ... the letter E or F then use the E or F wiring diagrams IMPORTANT POWER UNIT INSTALLATION NOTES n DO NOT run power unit with no oil Damage to pump can occur n The power unit must be kept dry Damage to power unit caused by water or other liquids such as detergents acid etc is not covered under warranty n Improper electrical hook up can damage motor and will not be covered under warranty n Motor can ...

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Page 24: ...VERED UNDER WARRANTY MOTOR CAN NOT RUN ON 50HZ WITHOUT A PHYSICAL CHANGE IN THE MOTOR USE A SEPARATE CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR EACH POWER UNIT PROTECT EACH CIRCUIT WITH TIME DELAY FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR 208 230 VOLT SINGLE PHASE USE A 25 AMP FUSE FOR 208 230 VOLT THREE PHASE USE A 20 AMP FUSE FOR 380 440 VOLT THREE PHASE USE A 15 AMP FUSE DANGER DO NOT PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE OR INSTALLATION OF ANY...

Page 25: ...E TOP SAFETY LOCK POSITION It may be necessary to tighten or loosen each Cable to reach the proper height The Cable Nuts MUST be tightened until there is at least one inch of threads protruding through the nut See Fig 13 2 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 s...

Page 26: ...Fig 14 3 4 Assemble the washers and nuts on the anchors then tap into each hole with a hammer until the washer rests against the base Be sure that enough threads are left exposed if shimming is required See Fig 14 4 5 If shimming is required insert the shims as necessary around each anchor bolt See Fig 14 5 Fig 14 1 Fig 14 3 CAUTION SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD ALWAYS BE WORN WHEN DRILLING INTO CONCRETE ...

Page 27: ...s using the Hinge Pins and rotor clips as shown See Fig 15 2 3 Install the Drive Up Ramps using the Hinge Pins and rotor clips as shown See Fig 15 3 STEP 16 Leveling Sychronizing 1 Using an Engineer s Automatic Level transit locate the Level at a convenient location in the shop that allows an unobstructed view of all four corners of the runways 2 Follow the Level manufacturer s instructions for pr...

Page 28: ... bleed ing After bleeding system fluid level in Power Unit reser voir may be low Add more fluid if necessary to raise lift to full height It is only necessary to add fluid to raise lift to full height 3 To pressure test raise lift to full rise and run motor for approximately 3 seconds after lift stops This will put pres sure on the hydraulic system Stop and check all fittings and hose connections ...

Page 29: ...29 HD 9 12X 14 Rolling Jack Air Line Kit Installation Part 5174009 REV 01 06 09 Rolling Jack maximum weight capacity for use with HD 9 is 4 500 lb 2 041 kg per unit OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION ...

Page 30: ...30 Adapter Plate Required for HD 9 12 14 HDS 14 Adapter Plate Required for HD 9 12 14 HDS 14 ...

Page 31: ... Standard for Automotive Lifts Safety Requirements for Operation Inspection and Maintenance Shall display the lift manufacturer s operating instructions ALI SM 93 1 ALI Lifting It Right safety manual ALI ST 90 ALI Safety Tips card ANSI ALI ALOIM 2000 American National Standard for Automotive Lifts Safety Requirements for Operation Inspection and Maintenance and in the case of frame engaging lifts ...

Page 32: ...ea Pay careful attention to overhead clearances 4 Raise the lift to the desired height by pressing the push button on the power unit 5 After vehicle is raised to the desired height lower the lift onto the nearest Safety Lock Do not allow Cables to become slack ALWAYS ENSURE ALL SAFETY LOCKS ARE ENGAGED before entering work area To Lower Lift 1 Before lowering vehicle be sure all personnel are clea...

Page 33: ...sure they are in good operating condition Lubricate locking latch shafts Push release arm several times for oil to penetrate pivot points 2 Check equalizer cable tension Adjust per lift installa tion instructions 3 Check all Cables for excessive signs of wear 4 Make a visual inspection of ALL MOVING PARTS and check for excessive signs of wear Always call local service representative if electrical ...

Page 34: ...including pump spray dispensing brush hand and or swabbing HOW OFTEN TO INSPECT t Lifting cables should be visually inspected at least once each day when in use as suggested by American Petroleum Institute API RP54 guidelines t Any lifting cable that has met the criteria for removal from service must be immediately replaced WHEN TO REPLACE LIFTING CABLES DUE TO BROKEN WIRES t Lifting cables should...

Page 35: ... t The vehicle manufacturer s recommendations should be used for spotting and lifting the vehicle LIFT OPERATION SAFETY t It is important that you know the load limit Be careful that you do not overload the lift If you are unsure what the load limit is check the data plate found on one of the lift columns or contact the manufacturer t The center of gravity should be followed closely to what the ma...

Page 36: ... operating lift t KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR Remove hands and feet from any moving parts Keep feet clear of lift when lowering Avoid pinch points t ONLY TRAINED OPERATORS should operate this lift All non trained personnel should be kept away from work area Never let non trained personnel come in contact with or operate lift t USE LIFT CORRECTLY Use lift in the proper manner Never use lifting adapte...

Page 37: ...rt unit allowing possible contamination it to run for 15 seconds 4 Dirty oil Replace oil with clean Dexron ATF 5 Tighten all fasteners Tighten fasteners to recommended torques 6 Check for free movement of release If handle does not move freely replace bracket or handle assembly 7 Check if motor is wired correctly Compare wiring of motor to electrical diagram on drawing 8 Oil seal damaged or cocked...

Page 38: ...ew part Replace with new part 5 Reset circuit breaker fuse Reset circuit breaker fuse 6 Return unit for repair Return unit for repair 7 See Installation Manual See Installation Manual 8 Check wall outlet voltage and wiring Make sure unit and wall outlet is wired properly Motor must run at 208 230 VAC LIFT LOWERS SLOWLY OR NOT AT ALL POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Cylinders binding 1 2 Release valve clogged 5 4 ...

Page 39: ...6 Check vehicle weight Compare weight of vehicle to weight limit of the lift 7 Flush release valve Hold release handle down and start unit allowing it to run for 15 seconds 8 Replace with new part Replace with new part 9 Return unit for repair Return unit for repair 10 Check motor is wired correctly Compare wiring of motor to electrical diagram on power unit drawing 11 Inlet screen clogged Clean i...

Page 40: ...ft all the way down 2 Oil seal damaged and cocked Replace oil seal around pump shaft 3 Bleed cylinder Refer to Installation Manual 4 Flush release valve Hold release handle down and start unit allowing it to run for 15 seconds 5 Replace with new valve Replace with new valve 6 Return unit for repair Return unit for repair 7 See Installation Manual Contact BendPak Customer Support 8 Check complete h...

Page 41: ...lt Size SAE Bolt Size Metric 1 4 20 M6 x 1 0 6 10 14 13 5 16 18 M8 x 1 25 12 19 29 31 4 3 8 16 M10 x 1 50 20 33 47 62 7 16 14 32 54 78 1 2 13 M12 x 1 75 47 78 119 108 9 16 12 M14 x 2 00 69 114 169 173 5 8 11 M16 x 2 00 96 154 230 269 3 4 10 M18 x 2 50 155 257 380 372 7 8 9 M22 x 2 50 206 382 600 716 3 4 Anchor Bolts 75 MIN 110 MAX Torque Recommendations Lubricate Once A Week ...

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