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
• Safety Lock Release button. Releases the Safety Locks so the Platforms can be lowered. If
you do not press the Safety Lock Release button when pressing the Lower button, the Lift will stop
at the closest Safety Lock.
Raising a Vehicle
This section describes how to position a Vehicle on the Platforms and raise it.
Before raising any vehicle, read, understand and follow the instructions and warnings in this manual
and on the Lift labelling.
•
Never exceed the rated capacity of this Lift, 6,000 lbs. / 2,722 kg
• Never exceed the Maximum load of 3,000 lbs. / 1,361 kg. per Lift side.
• Always center the load evenly.
• Do not operate the Lift if any component is found to be defective or worn.
•
Never
operate the Lift with any person or equipment under the Lift.
• Always ensure the Vehicle is centered and stable prior to operating the Lift controls.
• Always verify the Safety Locks are engaged before working on or near any Vehicle.
•
Never
leave the Lift in an elevated position unless the
Safety Locks
on
both
platforms are
engaged.
• Never attempt to work on or near a vehicle when it is raised on the scissors unless the Safety
Locks are engaged.
• Do not permit the Power Unit to get wet. The motor can be damaged and water damage is not
covered under the product warranty.
⚠
WARNING Always allow a minimum of 2-seconds delay between motor starts. Failure to
comply may cause switch and/or Motor burnout. This could cause serious damage
to the equipment and/or personal property.
To raise a Vehicle :
1. Check the items listed in Lift Operation Safety .
If you find any issues, resolve them before raising the Vehicle.
2. Make sure both Platforms are fully lowered.
3. Drive the Vehicle onto and completely over the Platforms, positioning the Vehicle’s Center of
Gravity roughly over the center of the Platforms.
⚠
CAUTION When driving a Vehicle onto or off of the Platforms, try to keep the wheels in the
middle of the Platforms.
4. Put the Vehicle in park, put on the parking brake, and turn off the engine.
If the Vehicle is a manual transmission, put it into first gear before turning it off and setting the
brake. You do not want the Vehicle moving while it is raised on the Lift.
5. Get out of the Vehicle and verify the wheels are off the Platforms and place appropriate sized Lift
Pads directly under the lifting points for your Vehicle with at least one inch of open space between
the Vehicle and the Lift Pad.
Only raise a Vehicle if the Platforms are positioned under the lifting points .