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STEP 3

(Column Preparation)

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING

PRIOR TO STANDING UP COLUMNS.

1.  Slide Lift Head up Column to access the Cable 
Sheave and Equalizer Cable routing. (See Fig 3.1)

2.  Temporarily remove the Cable Sheaves located at 
the inside bottom of each Column. (Fig. 3.2)

3.  Route the Button End of Cable around the Bottom 
Sheave and secure at the carriage lock plate inside each 
Lift Head. Route the Threaded End of Cable up through the 
bottom of the carriage. Leave extra cable resting on top of 
carriage until further steps are required. (See Fig 3.3 and 3.4)

 
4.

  

Install the Straight and Elbow Cylinder Fittings in 

Cylinder Ports. Make sure the Elbow Fittings point towards 
the side of the Column that the hose retainer clips are 
located on. (See Fig 3.5)

Fig 3.1 

Slide Lift 

Head upwards

Fig 3.2

Remove cable 

sheaves

Threaded end of 
cable routed up 
through carriage 
towards Overhead 
Assembly mounting.

Fig 3.3 

NOTE: Portions of Carriage and Column not shown for clarity

NOTE: Column hidden for clarity

Powerside

  

Column shown.

Fig 3.4

Threaded Cable 

end from other 

side of lift.

Cable routed up 

and across Over-

head Assembly to 
opposite carriage.

Fig 3.5

Elbow Fitting must 

point towards hose 

clips for hydraulic 

hose routing

Notice that 

the hose clips 

are offset for 

Hydraulic Hose 

routing

NOTE

FIT EXTENSION WELDMENTS TO POST ASSEMBLY  

IN THIS STEP FOR EASE OF INSTALLATION  

AND BOLT TOGETHER AS SHOWN ON PAGE 13  

WITH M10 HARDWARE.

Summary of Contents for D2-12C

Page 1: ...her operators also read this manual Keep the manual near the product for future reference By proceeding with setup and operation you agree that you fully understand the contents of this manual and ass...

Page 2: ...sult of manufacturer defect due to material and or workmanship e Any component damaged in shipment or any failure caused by installing or operating lift under conditions not in accordance with install...

Page 3: ...nd Electrical Codes t Carefully check the lift for correct initial function t Read and follow the safety instructions Keep them readily available for machine operators t Make certain all operators are...

Page 4: ...ing Power Side Column 15 Step 6 Installing Off Side Column 15 Step 7 Mounting The Overhead Assembly 16 Step 8 Mounting The Hydraulic Power Unit 16 Step 9 Installing the Safeties and Safety Cable 17 St...

Page 5: ...thereof now or later where the above equip ment model s are to be installed Failure to follow warning symbols may lead to serious personal injury or death to operator or bystander or damage to propert...

Page 6: ...y have impact resistant lenses they are not safety glasses Guard against electric shock This lift must be grounded while in use to protect operator from electric shock Never connect the green power co...

Page 7: ...ckness 3 000 PSI All models MUST be installed on 3 000 PSI concrete only conforming to the minimum requirements shown above New concrete must be adequately cured for at least 28 days minimum IMPORTANT...

Page 8: ...angles pay close attention as the posts can slide and can cause injury Prior to removing the bolts make sure the posts are held securely by a Forklift or other heavy lifting device Off Side Column Ove...

Page 9: ...6 5 165 mm F Rise 69 1 753 mm 69 1 753 mm G Max Lifting Height 80 2 032 mm 83 2 108 mm I Width inside Columns 119 5 3 035 mm 119 5 3 035 mm H Drive Thru Clearance 105 2 663 mm 105 2 663 mm Standard Mo...

Page 10: ...10 D2 12C AND D2 15C LIFT HEIGHT CLEARANCE NOTE There must be a 1 MIN distance from top of lift to nearest obstruction CLEARANCES APPROACH...

Page 11: ...Cylinder Ports Make sure the Elbow Fittings point towards the side of the Column that the hose retainer clips are located on See Fig 3 5 Fig 3 1 Slide Lift Head upwards Fig 3 2 Remove cable sheaves T...

Page 12: ...ch Column Make sure that the Hose is clear of any moving parts It may be necessary to tie Hose clear of obstructions by using nylon tie straps or wire Refer to Step 10 BE SURE TO ROUTE THE HYDRAULIC H...

Page 13: ...13 HOSE ROUTING Side of Column...

Page 14: ...e which lift width layout you would like to use 4 Once a location is determined use chalk line to layout an alignment line for the Post locations Keep all dimensions square within 1 8 3 mm or malfunct...

Page 15: ...h for this procedure See Fig 5 4 STEP 6 Mounting The OFFSIDE Column 1 Position the OFFSIDE Column at the chalk line location and secure to the floor following the same instructions as outlined in the...

Page 16: ...ot connect power unit hydraulic hose assembly at this time 3 The standard power unit for your lift is 220 VAC 60HZ 1PH All wiring must be performed by a licensed cer tified electrician only SEE WIRING...

Page 17: ...ither side of the cable keeping the cable cen tered to the hole to secure it into place See Fig 9 7 DO NOT RUN POWER UNIT WITHOUT OIL DAMAGE TO POWER UNIT PUMP CAN OCCUR THE POWER UNIT MUST BE KEPT DR...

Page 18: ...under Off Side safety sheave and up towards Overhead Assembly NOTE Column cut away for clarity Fig 9 5 Safety Cable NOTE Top plate cut away for clarity Route safety cable over the top pin of the Power...

Page 19: ...through the hole on top of the carriage Place M22 Washer and M22 Nylock Nut on threaded cable end Tighten cable nuts until taut checking that both cables have equal tension See Fig 11 3 Fig 10 1 Power...

Page 20: ...Cable End Threaded cable end comes down from Overhead Assembly and into hole on top of carriage plate ALL WIRING MUST BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN DO NOT PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE OR INSTALLAT...

Page 21: ...to the Hydraulic Tee Fitting See Fig 13 3 4 After Safeties have been adjusted and checked for proper operation install and tighten Power Side and Off Side Safety Cover mounting screws See Fig 13 4 and...

Page 22: ...ey ring of the arm restraint pin Pivot the arms back and forth and test the operation of the arm restraint pin in various positions See Fig 14 4 6 Make sure the Lift Arms do not move when a force of a...

Page 23: ...BEFORE EACH AND EVERY TIME THE LIFT IS OPERATED DO NOT OPERATE THE LIFT IF ANY OF THE FOUR ARM RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY REPLACE ANY BROKEN COMPONENTS OR COMPONENTS WITH BROKEN TE...

Page 24: ...BE FOLLOWED TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF YOUR LIFT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR DEATH AND OR VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY MANUFACTUR...

Page 25: ...circuit with time delay fuse or circuit breaker n For 208 230 volt single phase use a 25 amp fuse n For 208 230 volt three phase use a 20 amp fuse n For 380 440 volt three phase use a 15 amp fuse DO N...

Page 26: ...of ALL Cable Sheaves Make sure all Cable Sheave Retaining Clips Pins are secure 7 Make sure that all safety locks are cleared and free 8 Make sure both Safety Assemblies are connected and working norm...

Page 27: ...e BLEED SCREWS located at the top of each 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 press...

Page 28: ...Requirements for Operation Inspection and Maintenance Shall display the lift manufacturer s operating instructions ALI SM 10 01 ALI Lifting It Right safety manual AL ST 17 ALI Safety Tips card ANSI A...

Page 29: ...acturer s recommended Lift Points Use height extenders or optional frame cradle adapters when necessary to ensure good contact See Fig 19 2 19 3 3 Some vehicles may have the manufacturer s Service Gar...

Page 30: ...r and pawl to mesh DO NOT hammer arm restraint pin down as this will damage the restraint gear teeth 8 Raise Vehicle until tires clear the floor 9 Stop and check adapters for secure contact at vehicle...

Page 31: ...ring Handle must be held down at the same time to lower the Lift Do not override self closing lift controls 5 Remain clear of Lift when lowering vehicle Observe pinch point warning decals 6 Remove ada...

Page 32: ...mounting Monthly Check equalizer cable tension Adjust per lift installation instructions Monthly Lubricate locking latch shafts Push latch handle several times for oil to penetrate pivot points Every...

Page 33: ...vide an unobstructed exit t NEVER drive over lift arms REQUIRED MONTHLY MAINTENANCE t Check all arm adjusting locks for proper operation t Check all cables connections bolts and pins to ensure proper...

Page 34: ...any method including pump spray dispensing brush hand and or swabbing HOW OFTEN TO INSPECT t Lifting cables should be visually inspected at least once each day when in use as suggested by American Pe...

Page 35: ...t Never overload the lift If you are unsure what the load limit is check the data plate found on one of the lift columns or contact the manufacturer Make sure any vehicle you put onto the lift is bala...

Page 36: ...before operating lift KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR Remove hands and feet from any moving parts Keep feet clear of lift when lowering Avoid pinch points ONLY TRAINED OPERATORS should operate this lift All...

Page 37: ...d on its Safety Locks Check for Hydraulic Fluid leaks Vehicle on the Lift is not level Make sure Lift is engaged on its Safety Locks at the same height Make sure the Safety Locks in both Posts are en...

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