BendPak MDS-6EXT, Installation And Operation Manual

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MDS-6 Mid-Rise Scissor Lifts
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P/N 5900030 — Rev. D — April 2021
Tools
You may need some or all of the following tools:
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Rotary Hammer Drill or similar
• 3/4" and 3/8" Masonry Drill Bits
• Hammer
• Open-end Wrench set: Metric and SAE 1/2" to 15/16", 1 1/8" or adjustable Wrench
• Socket and ratchet set, Metric/SAE to 1-1/8"
• Medium Crescent Wrench
• Level (4 foot recommended)
• Crow Bar
• Chalk line
• Medium Flat Screwdriver
• Tape Measure (25-foot recommended)
• Forklift or Shop Crane
Select a Site
Keep the following in mind when selecting a site for your Lift:
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WARNING Risk of explosion. This equipment has internal arcing or sparking parts which
should not be exposed to flammable vapors.
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Enough space
. Make sure there is adequate space on all sides, plus enough room above for the
Vehicles you will be raising. Refer to Clearance around the Lift for more information.
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No overhead obstructions
. Make sure the site is free of low-hanging overhead obstructions.
• Plan ahead . There are Electrical, Air and Hydraulic lines to be routed to the Lift Console and to
the Lift itself as well as Concrete specifications and cutouts depending on the model of MDS-6 Lift.
Consult with a licensed Electrician, and a Concrete Specialist early in the process to avoid costly
mistakes when installing the MDS-6 Series Scissor Lift.
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Concrete specifications
. Do not install the Lift on cracked or defective concrete. Make sure
the concrete is at least 4.25 inches thick, 3,000 psi, and cured for at least 28 days (if newly
poured). Make sure the floor is defect-free, dry, and level. Only install the Lift on concrete. Note
that flush-mount Lifts require a greater depth of concrete. If you intend to run the Hydraulic lines to
some location further than 40” from the Lift, consult with the Concrete Specialist to determine the
size, depth and location of the conduits for the Air and Hydraulic Lines.
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WARNING Do not install your Lift on a surface with 3° of slope or greater. A slope in excess of
3° could lead to property damage, personal injury, or death.
• Power . You need an appropriate power source near the Console. If you are using the Lift at 220
VAC at 50 Hz, or at 208-230 VAC at 60 Hz use a 25 amp circuit breaker or fuse. If you intend to
run the electrical power out to the Console under new pour Concrete, consult with a licensed
Electrician to ensure the correct location, depth, size and type of electrical conduit are installed
according to national and local codes.
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Operating temperature
. The Lift is designed to be used between temperatures of 41º to 104ºF
(5º to 40ºC).