BendPak XPR-12CL, Installation And Operation Manual

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POST-INSTALLATION CHECK-OFF
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Posts properly shimmed and stable
n Anchor Bolts tightened
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Pivot / Sheave Pins properly attached
n Electric power supply confirmed
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Cables adjusted properly
n Safety Locks functioning properly
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Check for hydraulic leaks
n Oil level
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Lubrication of critical components
n Check for overhead obstructions
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All Screws, Bolts, and Pins securely fastened
n Surrounding area clean
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Operation, Maintenance and Safety Manuals
on site.
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Perform an Operational Test with a typical vehicle
STEP 17
(Lubrication)
1
. After installation and start up has been completed,
lubricate lift components as described below.
(See Fig. 17.1)
STEP 18
(Bleeding)
1. After electrical power is connected and Hydraulic
Fluid reservoir is full, press Up Button to raise Lift.
2. Continue raising until Lift Cylinders fully extend to
full height. DO NOT continue pressing button after Lift
reaches full height. Damage to motor can occur if
continued.
3. Lower the Lift only HALF WAY by pressing the
SAFETY RELEASE handle inward then pressing in the
DOWN lever on the Power Unit.
4. With the Lift at half height, slowly loosen the BLEED
SCREWS located at the top of each Hydraulic Cylinder
to bleed trapped air. DO NOT completely remove bleed
screws. Re-tighten after trapped air has escaped. (See
Fig. 18.1)
5. Lower the lift completely by pressing the SAFETY
RELEASE handle inward then pressing the DOWN lever
on power unit. Wait five minutes and repeat bleeding
process one additional time.
NOTE:
There will be initial stretching of the cables and/or with
increased loads. Adjust the cables as outlined above
a week after first use, then every three to six months
thereafter depending on usage and/or to compensate
for stretch.
Fig. 17.1
Cylinder
Bleed
Screw
DO NOT
completely
remove
Bleed Screw.
One full turn
should purge
trapped air.
Fig. 18.1
THE LIFT WILL MOVE DOWN WHEN BLEEDING
MAKE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT, PERSONNEL,
HANDS AND FEET ARE CLEAR
BEFORE BLEEDING