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P-9000LT/F Low-Rise Pit Lift

P/N 5900022 — Rev. B — Nov. 2019

Installation Checklist

Following are the steps needed to install a P-9000LT/F Lift. Perform them in the order shown.

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1. Review the installation Safety Rules.

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2. Plan for Electrical Work.

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3. Make sure you have the necessary Tools.

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4. Select the Installation Location.

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5. Make sure there is adequate clearance on all sides of the Lift.

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6. Create the Concrete Cutouts (P-9000LTF only).

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7. Create Chalk Line Guides (P-9000LT only).

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8. Lift the Platforms off the Bases.

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9. About Embedment.

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10. Anchor the Bases.

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11. Set up the Console and attach the Power Unit.

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12. Connect the Hydraulic Hoses for a Standard 208-240 VAC Power Unit.

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13. Connect the Hydraulic Hoses for a 110 VAC Power Unit.

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14. About Compression Fittings and Tubing.

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15. Connect the Air Line.

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16. Connect the Buttons.

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17. Connect the Return Line.

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18. Connect to Power.

Requires an Electrician

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19. Install a Power Disconnect Switch.

Requires an Electrician

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20. Install a Thermal Disconnect Switch.

Requires an Electrician

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21. Fill the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir.

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22. Test the Lift.

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23. Add the Ramps (P-9000LT only).

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24. Review the Final Checklist.

Summary of Contents for P-9000LT

Page 1: ...engineered by BendPak Inc in Southern California USA Made in China DANGER Read the entire contents of this manual before using this product Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in serious injury or death Make sure all other installers and operators also read this manual Keep the manual near the product for future reference By proceeding with setup and...

Page 2: ...ils Go to bendpak com support register your product to fill out the online form to register your product be sure to click Submit Safety Your product was designed and manufactured with safety in mind However your safety also depends on proper training and thoughtful operation Do not install operate maintain or repair the unit without reading and understanding this manual and the labels on the unit ...

Page 3: ...y reading for all P 9000LT F users including anyone who installs operates maintains or repairs them You can always find the latest version of the manual for your product on the BendPak website DANGER Be very careful when installing operating maintaining or repairing this equipment failure to do so could result in property damage product damage injury or in very rare cases death Make sure only auth...

Page 4: ...ad this manual carefully before using your new product Do not install or operate the product until you are familiar with all operating instructions and warnings Do not allow anyone else to operate the product until they are also familiar with all operating instructions and warnings General Safety Information The product is a low rise pit Lift Use it only for its intended purpose Do not make any mo...

Page 5: ...Power Unit inside Power Unit Provides Hydraulic Fluid to the Hydraulic Cylinders which they use to raise the Platforms Housed inside the Console Connects to an external power source Long Ramps Used to drive onto or off of the Platforms Not included with the P 9000LTF Install the Long Ramps on the side opposite the Hinged Ramps Short Ramps Used to drive onto or off of the Platforms Not included wit...

Page 6: ... the Lift Lift Blocks Rubber blocks that make contact with the manufacturer s recommended Lifting Points on the underside of the Vehicle being raised Always use the Lift Blocks to raise a Vehicle Lift Arms An optional accessory that provides additional raising capability for trucks and SUVs Covers for Hydraulic Return and Air Lines included with Lift Ramps shown in standard configuration Short Ram...

Page 7: ...y on either side Q What if I want to raise a Vehicle that is slightly over the weight capacity of the Lift A This is not an intended use of the product Do not raise a Vehicle that is heavier than the rated capacity of your Lift Q How many locking positions does my Lift have A Four This gives you multiple heights to which you can raise the Lift so it is easy to find the best height for what you are...

Page 8: ...P 9000LT F Low Rise Pit Lift 8 P N 5900022 Rev B Nov 2019 Specifications P 9000LT shown The P 9000LTF does not have Ramps or Covers ...

Page 9: ...m with ramps 74 5 1 890 mm no ramps D Lowered height 3 15 80 mm 0 0 mm E Platform width 24 610 mm F Width between Platforms 36 to 42 914 to 1 066 mm G Max distance to Console Up to 30 762 mm Maximum hydraulic pressure 2 800 PSI Lifting time 35 seconds Motor 208 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 Ph 30 amp or greater breaker Sound 70 dB With supplied Hydraulic Hoses and Covers 110 VAC units available on request Li...

Page 10: ...9000LT only 8 Lift the Platforms off the Bases 9 About Embedment 10 Anchor the Bases 11 Set up the Console and attach the Power Unit 12 Connect the Hydraulic Hoses for a Standard 208 240 VAC Power Unit 13 Connect the Hydraulic Hoses for a 110 VAC Power Unit 14 About Compression Fittings and Tubing 15 Connect the Air Line 16 Connect the Buttons 17 Connect the Return Line 18 Connect to Power Require...

Page 11: ... BendPak recommends referring to the ANSI ALI ALIS Standard Safety Requirements for Installation and Service for more information about safely installing using and servicing your Lift WARNING You must wear OSHA approved publication 3151 personal protective equipment at all times during installation leather gloves non skid steel toed work boots eye protection back belts and hearing protection Prepa...

Page 12: ... 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 For flush mount models there must be 4 25 inches of concrete below the bottom of the Concrete Cutout WARNING Do not install the Lift on a surface with 3 of slope or more A 3 slope or greater could lead to property damage ...

Page 13: ...es a certain amount of clear space around the Lift is required If one end is never going to be used to drive on or off the Lift there s a wall there for example then only 3 feet 1 meter is needed to the nearest obstruction on that end P 9000LTF does not have Long or Short ramps Not necessarily to scale ...

Page 14: ...e Concrete Cutouts must be recessed the height of the Frame Base plus Platform and then have the required 4 25 inches of Concrete depth below the bottom of the Concrete Cutouts for the Anchor Bolts Regarding the hoses and lines because the Lift s Bases are recessed the Hydraulic Hoses and the Air and Return Lines start out recessed Your plan for the Concrete Cutouts needs to account for how the ho...

Page 15: ...25 inches 635 mm Depth The Lowered height of each Frame is 3 5 inches 88 mm You do not add an extra inch to this value Distance Between The two Frames can be from 36 to 42 inches 914 to 1 066 mm apart You do not add an extra inch to this value Distance to Console The supplied hydraulic hosing allows the Console to be up to 30 inches 762 mm from the nearest Base You do not add an extra inch to this...

Page 16: ...talling over a pit The holes in the Platforms for the optional Lift Arms must go on the outside Set up Chalk Line Guides Create Chalk Line Guides to make sure the Lift gets installed where you want it to get installed To create Chalk Line Guides 1 Decide where you want the Lift 2 Create an Alignment Chalk Line where you want one end of the P 9000LT F Make the Alignment Chalk Line longer than the w...

Page 17: ...e to raise the Platform Use care when raising the Platforms off their Bases they are heavy and can be difficult to hold To lift the Platforms off the Bases 1 Position one person at each end of a Platform you want to raise off the Base These two people need to hold down the Base while the Platform is raised Only raise one Platform at a time 2 Have the third person use a crowbar or other device to c...

Page 18: ... strength The technical definition of Effective Embedment is the distance from the surface of the base material to the deepest point at which the load is transferred to the base material the base material in our case being the Concrete into which the Anchor Bolts are being installed Some people confuse Effective Embedment with Nominal Embedment which is how far down into the Hole the bottom of the...

Page 19: ...e contact the building architect before drilling Using ground penetrating radar may help you find the tensioned cable WARNING Cutting through a tensioned cable can result in injury or death Do not drill into a post tension slab unless the building architect confirms you are not going to hit a tensioned cable or you have located it using ground penetrating radar If colored sheath comes up during dr...

Page 20: ... Anchor Bolt Holes in the Bases as guides drill each hole 4 in 101 mm deep Note If you prefer you can mark the Anchor Bolt Hole locations move the Bases out of the way drill the holes and then move the Bases back into position Go in straight do not let the drill wobble Use a carbide bit conforming to ANSI B212 15 1994 The diameter of the drill bit must be the same as the diameter of the Anchor Bol...

Page 21: ...al If the Anchor Bolt goes all the way in with little or no resistance the hole is too wide Once past the hole in the Base the Anchor Bolt eventually stops going down into the hole as the Expansion Sleeve contacts the sides of the hole this is normal 7 Hammer or mallet the Anchor Bolt the rest of the way down into the hole Stop hammering when the Washer is snug against the Base 8 Wrench each Nut c...

Page 22: ...o obtain these lines from the local hydraulics shop once you know how long you need them You will also need longer Return and Air Lines The following procedure includes instructions for anchoring the Console into place If you prefer you can defer anchoring the Console Why would you defer anchoring the Console for later Anchoring the Console is a pretty permanent decision Delaying the anchoring giv...

Page 23: ...he Power Unit from its packing material 6 Using the supplied Nuts and Bolts attach the Power Unit to the Power Unit Plate on the inside Back of the Console Important Do not make any of the connections to the Power Unit at this point 7 Attach the Front of the Console then the Cover Important All of the components of the Console are now in place but they are not all connected To make connections to ...

Page 24: ...ble for the P 9000LT F these Power Units use a slightly different Hydraulic Hose setup which is shown and described in Connect the Hydraulic Hoses 110 VAC Setup Only The following drawing shows the arrangement of how Hydraulic Hoses are routed from the Power Unit to the Hydraulic Cylinders Drawing not to scale Some components not shown other components exaggerated for clarity Fittings shown not co...

Page 25: ... so they end up against or very near to the Hydraulic Cylinders not standing straight up Some components not shown other components exaggerated for clarity Fittings shown not connected for clarity Not necessarily to scale Finger tighten the connections 7 Route one of the two Hydraulic Hoses from the Long End of one of the Hydraulic Hose Assemblies through the Retaining Rings in the corners of each...

Page 26: ...nnected for clarity Drawing not to scale Important The Hydraulic Hose Assemblies need to be installed up against or very near to the Hydraulic Cylinders To connect the Hydraulic Hoses 1 If the Platforms are not already on their top Safety Locks raise them now and engage them on their top locks It is not possible to connect the Hydraulic Hoses if the Platforms are lowered Refer to Lift the Platform...

Page 27: ...orts for the two Out Fittings and the In Fitting may have colored plugs that need to be removed before you put the fittings into place 6 Connect the free end of the Short Hydraulic Line coming from the Power Unit to the In Fitting on the Flow Divider 7 Connect the two Long Hydraulic Lines to the two Out Fittings on the Flow Divider 8 Switching to the Hydraulic Cylinders remove the Shipping Plugs f...

Page 28: ...e Assemblies make sure they are angled so they end up against or very near to the Hydraulic Cylinders not standing straight up Drawing not to scale Some components not shown Fittings shown not connected for clarity Finger tighten the connections 11 Route the two Hydraulic Hoses from the Flow Divider to the Hydraulic Hose Assemblies Finger tighten the connections 12 Make sure both Hydraulic Hoses a...

Page 29: ...the Tubing and Fitting together The Ferrule compresses when you tighten the Nut on the Threads to make a secure connection The Rod goes inside the Tubing so that nothing leaks out The following drawing shows the components of a connector on a Tee Compression Fitting Important Ferrules can only be tightened once When you tighten the Nut on the Threads the Ferrule gets compressed it literally change...

Page 30: ...nents you are connecting Important The Air Line and the Return Line use the same inch black polyethylene Tubing Be sure not to confuse the two the Air Line and the Return Line do completely different things and must be kept separate from each other The following drawing shows how to route the Air Line from the Console to the Air Cylinders Drawing not to scale Some components not shown other compon...

Page 31: ... compression end of the Elbow Compression Fitting 6 Also on the underside of the Console Cover attach the male end of an Air Line Pipe Fitting to the IN connector on the underside of the Pushbutton Air Valve then connect the customer supplied air supply to the other end of the Air Line Pipe Fitting Pushbutton is above the Console Cover all other components are under the Console Cover Drawing not n...

Page 32: ...Unit is put in place The wiring for the Mini Switch Lower button and Microswitch Raise button comes connected to the Power Unit from the factory as shown below Not necessarily to scale If any of the wires are disconnected or missing refer to Troubleshooting Do not perform the following procedure until the Console is assembled and the Power Unit is installed inside it covered in Set Up the Console ...

Page 33: ...plastic Nut and Washer from the Black Button 10 Put the Black Button into the hole for the Lower button in the Console Cover 11 Holding the Black Button in place turn the Console Cover upside down again put the black plastic Nut and Washer back into place on the threads of the Black Button then tighten them 12 Take the Mini Switch and carefully push it into place at the bottom of the Black Button ...

Page 34: ... completely different things and must be kept separate from each other The following drawing shows how the Return Line can be arranged Tip You can use zip ties also called cable ties not supplied to hold the Return Line in place once the Return Line sections are connected To connect the Return Line 1 Attach an Elbow Compression Fitting to one of the two Return Line connectors on the Power Unit The...

Page 35: ... or Add a power cord with appropriate plug which is then plugged in to an appropriate power source The Electrician will need to provide the necessary components they are not supplied with the Lift All Power Units come with a pigtail coming out of the Electrical Box When connecting to the power source remove the pigtail from inside the Electrical Box then connect directly from inside the Electrical...

Page 36: ...l a Power Disconnect Switch that is properly rated for the incoming power source Your Power Disconnect Switch must be installed so that it is in easy reach of the Operator or in their line of sight The Power Disconnect Switch must be clearly marked to indicate its purpose If you are not clear where to put the Power Disconnect Switch consult with your Electrician DANGER Installing a Thermal Disconn...

Page 37: ...n out the Fittings and the ends of the Hydraulic Hoses Do not use water or other cleaning fluids as they should never be mixed with Hydraulic Fluid Some additional steps that will help keep your Hydraulic System clean Always use clean equipment If you use a dirty bucket or funnel to transfer the Hydraulic Fluid into the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir the contaminants will likely be introduced into the ...

Page 38: ...voir holds approximately 1 5 gallons 5 5 liters Use care to keep the fluid clean when filling the Reservoir Important The Power Units currently shipping with the P 9000LT F hold approximately 1 5 gallons 5 5 liters of Hydraulic Fluid If different Power Units are substituted in the future which occasionally happens you could end up with a Power Unit with a different sized Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir ...

Page 39: ... Press and hold Raise The Platforms begin rising 4 When the Platforms move past the first Safety Lock release Raise The Platforms stop rising You do not need to engage the Platforms on the Safety Lock 5 Press and hold Safety Lock Release and Lower The Platforms start lowering Note Without the weight of a Vehicle the Lift may raise or lower slower than it will when it does have the weight of a Vehi...

Page 40: ...ins that fit into holes in the Base To put a Ramp into position put the pins into the holes in the Base and make sure they are correctly seated Final Checklist Before Operation Make sure these things have been done before using your Lift Review the Installation Checklist to make sure all steps have been performed Make sure the Power Unit is getting power from the power source Check the Hydraulic F...

Page 41: ...e way Do not allow anyone within 30 feet of the Lift while it is being used Check the operators Make sure everyone who is going to operate the Lift has been trained in its use has read the labels on the unit has read the manual and is properly supervised Only the Operator at the Console should be within 30 feet of the Lift when it is being used Check for safety Make sure everyone who is going to b...

Page 42: ... the Controls on the Console The Controls on the Console are Safety Lock Release button Uses air pressure to push up the Safety Release Bar which allows the Platforms to lower Raise button Moves the Platforms up Lower button Moves the Platforms down either all of the way down to the ground or onto a Safety Lock ...

Page 43: ...on Safety Locks Adjustable height Having multiple Safety Locks means you can raise the Vehicle to just the right height for the work you are performing The following drawing shows the Safety Lock mechanism on one P 9000LT F Platform Not necessarily to scale Not all components shown Lock Release Bar is shown by a dashed line so the Safety Locks can be seen The following drawing shows the positions ...

Page 44: ...off You do not want the Vehicle moving while it is raised 5 Walk around the Vehicle to make sure there are no obstructions or any other issues that will interfere with the raising or lowering of the Platforms 6 Place the Lift Blocks under the factory recommended Lifting Points of the Vehicle WARNING Do not eyeball the best location for the Lift Blocks You must use the manufacturer recommended Lift...

Page 45: ...ing the area visually confirm that both Platforms are engaged on the same Safety Locks and all Lift Blocks are in stable contact with the Vehicle s factory recommended Lifting Points 14 Confirm that both Platforms are engaged on the same Safety Locks and that all Lift Blocks are in stable contact with the Vehicle s factory recommended Lifting Points Lowering a Vehicle This section describes how to...

Page 46: ...form the rated capacity of the Lift Arms is reduced Up to four inches 2 250 lbs per Lift Arm 9 000 lbs total No reduction in rated capacity At six inches 1 500 lbs per Lift Arm 6 000 lbs total At 10 inches 900 lbs per Lift Arm 3 600 lbs total At 18 inches fully extended 500 lbs per Lift Arm 2 000 lbs total WARNING Do not overload the Lift Arms If you try to raise a Vehicle that is over the rated c...

Page 47: ...mportant Do not use any of the Lift Arms unless all four of the Safety Stop bushings are in place 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other Lift Arms WARNING Never move the inside edges of the Lift Arms past the corners of the Platform They are not designed to hold weight past the inside edges you could damage the Lift or the Lift Arms ...

Page 48: ...fety Locks are in good operating condition If you find that the Safety Locks are damaged or excessively worn take the Lift out of service until they are replaced Do not use your Lift if the Safety Locks are damaged or excessively worn Weekly Check all controls to make sure they are functioning normally Weekly Check all labels on the unit Replace them if they are illegible or missing Monthly Lubric...

Page 49: ... net rise position Platforms cannot raise the weight of a Vehicle from a completely flat position that is the wheels are removed and the Lift is fully lowered The Platforms need some space to get upward force started Refer to Fully Lowered Vehicle with No Wheels below Platforms make odd noises when in use Lubricate hinge points using white lithium grease Platforms are slowly lowering on their own ...

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Page 51: ...it in a European country the Black White Green colors correspond to Brown Live Blue Neutral Green Yellow Ground Information about color code conventions in other regions and countries is available online WARNING All electrical work such as hard wiring the unit or attaching a Plug to the Power Cord must be done by a licensed certified Electrician in accordance with all applicable local electrical c...

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