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This users manual is written to familiarize opera-

tors with the safe and efficient operation of the Chief 

PHOENIX. The PHOENIX machine features unibody 

and full frame repair capabilities with 360 degree pull-

ing access around the vehicle. 

Two towers are provided with the PHOENIX and up to 

two more can be added as optional equipment. Each 

tower mounts to the bottom plate of the mainframe. 

A unique tower roller design allows easy movement 

around the machine and a “Sure-Lock” force clamp 

secures the tower to the mainframe when making a 

pull. Each tower is equipped with one 10-ton hydraulic 

ram operated by an electric over hydraulic pump. The 

machine is hydraulically posiitoned at various working 

heights, and tilts hydraulically for either drive-on or 

winch-on positioning of vehicles. 

NOTE:

  Illustrations shown in this manual may vary 

 

slightly from actual product. 

This manual is not intended to replace Chief Collision 

Training. For information concerning Training, contact 

Chief Collision Technology.

IMPORTANT: 

1.  DO NOT attempt to operate the Chief PHOENIX    

 

without first reading this entire manual. 

2.  Complete safety information is highlighted 

 

throughout this manual and is identified by: 

 

This safety alert symbol identifies safety

 

information. Operator injury could result if these   

 

CAUTION notes are not followed. 

3.  Qualified service personnel must check 

 

operational capacity of the PHOENIX system prior 

 

to its initial use and at intervals of no more than 

 

one year. Contact Chief Collision Technology 

 

or contact your authorized Chief Collision 

 

Technology representative. 

4.  Persons operating the PHOENIX repair system    

 

must be at least 18 years of age, must be trained in 

 

the operation of the PHOENIX system, and must 

 

have demonstrated their qualifications to the 

 

employer. They must also be specifically assigned 

 

to operate the PHOENIX system by the employer 

 

and this assignment must be made in writing. 

This machine is shipped with hydraulic oil in the reservoir.  Confirm fluid level is within 

1” (25mm) of the fill port using SUS215 viscosity @ 100

˚

F (38

˚

C) 10W hydraulic oil prior to 

operating. Lower machine and towers to lowest position before adding any fluids.

PHOENIX

USERS MANUAL

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Page 1: ...20ft 22ft USERS MANUAL October 2020 by Vehicle Service Group All rights reserved CO10688 28 IN20856 Rev A 10 20 2020...

Page 2: ...are defec tive and which have not been misused carelessly handled or defaced by repair or repairs made or attempted by others CHIEF COLLISION TECHNOLOGY DOES NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DEATH I...

Page 3: ...Single Phase 451342 Phoenix 40 Series 20 ft 115VAC 50 60 HZ Single Phase 451421 Phoenix 20 Series 22 ft 208VAC 50 60 HZ Single Phase 451422 Phoenix 20 Series 20 ft 208VAC 50 60 HZ Single Phase 451431...

Page 4: ...ion Technology IMPORTANT 1 DO NOT attempt to operate the Chief PHOENIX without first reading this entire manual 2 Complete safety information is highlighted throughout this manual and is identified by...

Page 5: ...ay overheat Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled 6 Always unplug equipment from electrical outlet when not in use Never use the cord to pull the plug...

Page 6: ...and or lower collar to bottom of tower Collar locking knob must be tightened before removing tower chain from vehicle Tower Movement When pushing tower keep one hand on tower lever and the other on th...

Page 7: ...over air hoses or hydraulic lines when loading or unloading vehicles DO NOT exceed the machine s 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg lifting capacity When raising or lowering machine with vehicle aboard DO NOT walk...

Page 8: ...reaction when making pulls or lifting vehicles PENDENT AIR SUPPLY POWER CORD Figure 1 Important Tower cylinders and auxiliary cylinders can be operated either simultaneously with equal hydraulic pres...

Page 9: ...draulic pressure 3 To release hydraulic pressure depress the DOWN button on the hand held control unit Figure 3 This will release the hydraulic pressure in the system and return hydraulic oil to the p...

Page 10: ...and are controlled by a hand held pendant which controls the flow of hydraulic pressure and individual tower valves which control the flow of oil to each tower Lateral and elevated pulling angles can...

Page 11: ...hand Then position collar approximately three inches 75mm above desired pulling height and retighten collar locking knob Figure 10 7 Let tower chain hang free momentarily to remove twist Then without...

Page 12: ...wrap tower chain around track nor attach tower hook to track Damage to track will impede tower usage 10 When tower is no longer needed disconnect hydraulic hose from mainframe quick coupler remove to...

Page 13: ...3 Each time crossmember is removed from mainframe and reinstalled reinstall support pins at each end of the crossmember to prevent accidental disengagement 4 DO NOT make angular pulls or pushes from...

Page 14: ...diately after positioning vehicle on mainframe put vehicle in park if automatic transmission and apply vehicles emergency brake Continue to press brake pedal until helper installs wheel chocks at fron...

Page 15: ...IMPORTANT Observe preceding precautions when lowering machine with vehicle aboard 1 Position towers at front of machine and secure the Sure Lock force clamps to front pinning holes Figure 24 Figure 23...

Page 16: ...depressing and holding the LOCK RELEASE button on the pendant Figure 28 6 Depress and hold the DOWN button on the hand held pendant The machine will automatically tilt into the loading position Figure...

Page 17: ...hine is level Once machine is level both cylinders will rise together Figure 32 4 After machine is above desired working height release UP button on hand held pendant to stop flow of hydraulic fluid f...

Page 18: ...hand held pendant to lower machine into mechanical stops Figure 38 To Lower Machine Working Height 1 Turn off all auxiliary line valves or disconnect all tower and auxiliary cylinders from system Figu...

Page 19: ...rease such as lubricate 630 2 for all components requiring grease Tower Heads Clean tower heads annually 1 Remove tower chain from tower head 2 Remove tower head from tower pipe 3 Clean dirt from towe...

Page 20: ...n and handle shaft pivots and work mechanism NOTE It may be necessary to remove the handle shaft retainer bolt and washer to lubricate both sides of the handle shaft Refer to Parts Manual exploded vie...

Page 21: ...nd right leveling bolts until front bar is level Figure 40 Leveling Bolt Leveling Bolt Level Figure 40 Figure 42 Figure 41 4 Place level on right longitudinal tube Adjust right rear leveling bolt unti...

Page 22: ...22 WIRING DIAGRAM PHOENIX P U HORZ PHOENIX USERS MANUAL 8 1 2 REF 5 NP1453 REV A...

Page 23: ...23 PHOENIX HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC PHOENIX USERS MANUAL...

Page 24: ...necessary Contamination in control manifold check valve Clean and inspect check valve Replace if necessary refer to parts manual Contamination in control manifold V3 valve Clean and inspect V3 valve R...

Page 25: ...cement if necessary Machine overloaded in front Move vehicle rearward on deck Towers roll hard Dirt on outer track Clean outer track Dirt in outer tower roller bearings Clean outer tower roller bearin...

Page 26: ...depth 7 750 lbs 3 515 kg Floor Strength Min 3000psi 4 1 4 in depth 115 vac 50 60 Hz 20 amp Single Phase Dedicated Line 208 vac 50 60 Hz 20 amp Single Phase Dedicated Line 10 Tons 12 qts 13L SUS 215 V...

Page 27: ...27 Notes PHOENIX USERS MANUAL...

Page 28: ...Chief reserves the right to alter product specifications and or package components without notice 996 Industrial Drive Madison IN 47250 Phone 800 445 9262 Fax 866 275 0173 www chiefautomotive com...

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