STEP 3
(Column & Cross Tube Installation)
1. Place a chalk line on the floor according to the floor plan
layout. Pay attention to the Power Unit location. Locate and
stand the Columns at their respective locations.
DO NOT
BOLT
columns down at this time. Use caution to prevent the
Columns from falling over. (See Fig. 3.1)
2. To estimate the shim requirements, place a target on floor at
each Column position and record the readings. Find the high-
est of the four locations then find the difference between each
of the remaining Columns. This difference is the
estimated amount of shim thickness that will be required at
each Column. (See Fig. 3.2 )
Note: The maximum shim thickness recommended by the fac-
tory is no more than 1/2” per Column using shims and anchors
provided with the lift. A maximum shim thickness of 2” is pos-
sible by ordering optional shim plates. Contact your authorized
BendPak Distributor for ordering information.
3. Using a forklift or crane, raise the Cross tubes (making sure
the Plastic Slide Blocks and Buttons are still in position) and
drop down into the top of the Columns. NOTE: The Large
Sheave Window should be positioned inward and adjacent the
Power Unit Column. (See Fig. 3.3)
ENSURE THAT THE FRONT POST UPPER
AND LOWER SLIDE BLOCKS AND BUTTON
SLIDES ARE IN POSITION AS SHOWN
BEFORE PROCEEDING.
4. With the Columns standing and the cross tubes in
position, install the Safety Ladders. Pass the ladders
through the Column openings and drop down through the
Slide Block guide slots on the Cross Tube until the Ladders
come to rest on the Base Plates.
DO NOT BOLT
Columns
down at this time. (See Fig. 3.4 - 3.5)
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Fig. 3.1
Fig. 3.2
Fig. 3.4
Fig. 3.3
