BendPak HDS-14, Installation And Operation Manual

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STEP 1
(Selecting Site)
Before installing your new lift, check the following.
1. LIFT LOCATION: Always use architects plans when
available. Check layout dimension against floor plan
requirements making sure that adequate space is avail-
able.
2. OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS: The area where the lift
will be located should be free of overhead obstructions
such as heaters, building supports, electrical lines etc.
3. DEFECTIVE FLOOR: Visually inspect the site where
the lift is to be installed and check for cracked or defec-
tive concrete.
4. Lift is designed for INDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY.
Outdoor use permitted only if covered and dry. Always
follow warnings illustrated on equipment labels.
STEP 2
(Floor Requirements)
This lift must be installed on a solid level concrete floor
with no more than 3°s of slope. Failure to do so could
cause personal injury or death.
A level floor is suggested for proper use and installation
and level lifting. If a floor is of questionable slope, con-
sider a survey of the site and/or the possibility of pouring
a new level concrete slab.
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DO NOT install or use this lift on any asphalt surface
or any surface other than concrete.
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DO NOT install or use this lift on expansion seams
or on cracked or defective concrete.
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DO NOT install or use this lift on a second / elevated
floor without first consulting a building architect.
CONCRETE SPECIFICATIONS
LIFT MODEL CONCRETE REQUIREMENTS
HDS-14 4” Min. Thickness / 3,000 PSI
HDS-14X 4” Min. Thickness / 3,000 PSI
DANGER !
All models MUST be installed on 3000 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 ensure proper installation and operation of your lift.
Failure to comply with these instructions can result in serious bodily harm and void product warranty.
Manufacturer will assume no liability for loss or damage of any kind, expressed or implied resulting
from improper installation or use of this product.
PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION!
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Rotary Hammer Drill or Similar
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3/4” Masonry Bit
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Hammer
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4 Foot Level
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Open-End Wrench Set: SAE/Metric
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Socket And Ratchet Set: SAE/Metric
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Hex-Key / Allen Wrench Set
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Large Crescent Wrench
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Large Pipe Wrench
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Crow Bar
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Chalk Line
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Medium Flat Screwdriver
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Tape Measure: 25 Foot Minimum
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Needle Nose Pliers
TOOLS REQUIRED
NOTE:
An air supply (30 PSI Min / 3 CFM Min.) will be required for the safety-lock mechanisms. See Step 11.
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).