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3108/3112/3113/3120/3121 — OPERATING MANUAL AND PARTS LIST

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rev. 08/07/03

OWNER/USER RESPONSIBILITY

The owner and/or user must have a thorough understanding of
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings before
using this bottle jack. Personnel involved in the use and operation
of equipment shall be careful, competent, trained, and qualified
in the safe operation of the equipment and its proper use when
servicing motor vehicles and their components. Warning 
information should be emphasized and understood. 

If the operator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s 
instructions and warnings shall be read to and discussed 
with the operator in the operator’s native language by the 
purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator comprehends
its contents.

Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future 
reference the manufacturer’s instructions. Owner and/or user is 
responsible for keeping all warning labels and instruction 
manuals legible and intact. Replacement labels and literature
are available from the manufacturer.

INSPECTION

Visual inspection should be made before each use of the bottle
jack, checking for abnormal conditions such as damaged, loose,
or missing parts. Each jack must be inspected by a manufacturer’s
repair facility immediately if subjected to an abnormal load or
shock. Any jack which appears to be damaged in any way, 
found to be badly worn, or operates abnormally MUST BE
REMOVED FROM SERVICE 
until necessary repairs are made by
a manufacturer’s authorized repair facility. It is recommended
that an annual inspection of the jack be made by a 
manufacturer’s authorized repair facility and that any defective
parts, decals or warning labels be replaced with manufacturer’s
specified parts.

A list of authorized repair facilities is available from the 
manufacturer.

BEFORE USE

Model 3120 only: Open reservoir vent screw (top screw) 2 full
turns to vent. All Models: Check to see if oil level is up to the filler
hole (lower screw). Fill if necessary with clean hydraulic jack oil.
NOTE: jack will not operate properly unless vented and filled
with oil. Sometimes during shipment and handling air gets into
the hydraulic system, causing poor lifting performance. 

To purge air:

1. Using the handle, open the release valve by rotating it 

counterclockwise one full turn. 

2. Place the handle in the handle socket and pump about 6 full 

strokes to purge the air from the pump and valving.

3. Close the release valve. Pump the handle until the bottle jack 

has reached full extension. Continue to pump several times 
to purge air from under the ram.

4. Open the release valve and push ram into its lowest 

position. Close the release valve and operate normally.

NOTE: If the bottle jack responds immediately to pump action,
it is free of air and ready for operation. If not, repeat procedure.

MAINTENANCE

1. To add oil, place jack in upright position with pump plunger 

down. Remove filler plug and add hydraulic jack oil to level 
of filler hole. Be sure oil is clean and be careful to keep 
dirt out of jack. Do not use brake, shock absorber, or 
transmission fluid.

2. Periodically lubricate the points indicated with SAE 30 oil. 

Keep jack clean.

3. Occasionally check extension screw and pump plunger for 

corrosion. Keep these parts lubricated to prevent corrosion.

4. When not in use, store jack in upright position in a dry 

location with pump plunger and extension screw in lowest 
position and release valve closed.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. To raise the load, close release valve by rotating the handle 

firmly in a clockwise direction (do not overtighten). 
Carefully position the jack under the load and pump the 
jack handle to raise the load to the desired height.

2. If raising a vehicle, always support it with vehicle stands 

before working on the vehicle or getting under it for 
any reason.

3. To lower the load, slowly rotate the jack handle 

counterclockwise just enough to open the release valve. 
Opening the release valve more permits the load to 
descend faster.

3108 / 3112 / 3113 / 3120 / 3121

8, 12, and 20 Ton Capacity Bottle Jacks

THIS OPERATING MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ALL INFORMATION BEFORE 
OPERATING TOOL. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.

THIS IS A LIFTING DEVICE ONLY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER LIFTING, SUPPORT THE VEHICLE WITH 
APPROPRIATE MEANS.
DO NOT OVERLOAD. OVERLOADING CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO OR FAILURE OF THE JACK.
LIFT ONLY ON AREAS OF THE VEHICLE AS SPECIFIED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
CENTER LOAD ON AREAS OF THE VEHICLE AS SPECIFIED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
THIS JACK IS DESIGNED FOR USE ONLY ON HARD, LEVEL SURFACES CAPABLE OF SUSTAINING THE LOAD.
USE ON OTHER THAN HARD, LEVEL SURFACES CAN RESULT IN JACK INSTABILITY AND POSSIBLE LOSS
OF LOAD.
NO ALTERATIONS TO THE JACK SHALL BE MADE.
READ, STUDY AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL PACKED WITH THIS JACK BEFORE 
OPERATING. FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF LOAD, DAMAGE TO THE
JACK, AND/OR FAILURE RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL OR FATAL INJURY.

FOR YOUR  SAFETY AND TO  PREVENT  INJURY:

Use Service Jack for

lifting purposes

ONLY.

Always support

vehicle with 

jack stands.

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Summary of Contents for PROFESSIONAL LIFTING 3108

Page 1: ...e jack has reached full extension Continue to pump several times to purge air from under the ram 4 Open the release valve and push ram into its lowest position Close the release valve and operate normally NOTE If the bottle jack responds immediately to pump action it is free of air and ready for operation If not repeat procedure MAINTENANCE 1 To add oil place jack in upright position with pump plu...

Page 2: ...Handle Socket RS26022A Handle includes 22 23 22 Handle front 23 Handle back 24 Bolt 25 Spring 26 Base 8 27 Ball Base 28 Ball 6mm Dia 29 Safety Valve Cap 30 Safety Valve Bolt 31 O Ring 32 RS26032A Release Valve includes 31 42 33 Spring 34 Spring Base 35 Ball 3mm Dia 37 Plunger REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 38 Bolt 39 Filter Oil Tube 40 RS26040 Plunger Cap 41 Seal Cap 42 RS26042 Pin D4 22 43 Seal 44 RS...

Page 3: ...m proves to be defective during this period it will be replaced or repaired at our option without charge This warranty does not apply to damage from accident overload misuse or abuse nor does it apply to any equipment which has been altered or used with special attachments other than those recommended This warranty does not cover repairs made by anyone who is not a CARQUEST Professional Lifting Eq...

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Page 5: ...lève pas à sa pleine hauteur Le réservoir pourrait être Placez le cric bien droit et retirez la vis ou le Ne s abaisse pas complètement trop plein bouchon du résersoir ouvrez la valve de relâchement et poussez LENTEMENT l arbre de support vers sa position abaissée Tout excédent d huile s échappera de l orifice de remplissage Replacez la vis de remplissage ou le bouchon de remplissage lorsque l exc...

Page 6: ...e description de la défectuosité présumée Le produit sera retourné directement au client les frais de transport étant payés à l avance Plusieurs défectuosités peuvent être réglées simplement en appelant votre centre de service de pièces de rechange Voir la page suivante pour la liste des centres agréés de services sous garantie CARQUEST ne peut être tenu responsable en aucun cas pour les dommages ...

Page 7: ... en el sentido contrario del reloj 2 Introduzca el mango en el casquillo del mango y bombee aproximadamente con 6 movimientos completos para expulsar el aire de la bomba y de la válvula 3 Cierre la válvula de aflojamiento Bombee el mango hasta que el gato botella alcance su extensión completa Continúe y repita el bombeo para expulsar el aire que se encuentra abajo del eje para soporte 4 Abra la vá...

Page 8: ...nte de aceite se haya terminado de salir No puede levantar la carga El nivel de aceite del gato Coloque el gato en posición derecha dirigiendo el No puede levantarse a la puede estar bajo eje del soporte hacia su posición bajada Quite el altura completa tornillo o el tapón del tanque y llene el tanque con fluido hidráulico limpio Se obtendrá el nivel de El mecanismo de la bomba aceite apropiado cu...

Page 9: ... Profesional de CARQUEST Cerciórese haber incluido con la información del comprobante de compra su nombre dirección y número telefónico así como una breve descripción del supuesto defecto El producto se le devolverá al cliente con el flete prepagado Muchos de los supuestos defectos podrán ser corregidos bastando simplemente llamar a su Centro de Servicio más cercano y solicitar las refacciones nec...

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