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EAGLE MTP-11V3 Product Manual 

 

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STEP 14 

 

Installing the Power Unit 

 
1] Carefully remove the Power Unit (Fig. 12) from its box and packaging; inspect and immediately 

notify Eagle Equipment Customer Service if any shipping damage is found. 

 

 

(Fig. 12) 

 
2] Mount the Power Unit to the mounting bracket on the Main-Side Post, using four (4) 5/16” x ¾” 
hex  bolts,  flat  washers,  lock  washers,  and  nuts.    Use  the  lower  2  pairs  of  slotted  holes  on  the 
power unit bracket.  
 
3] Fill the reservoir to the fill line with hydraulic oil. USE ONLY: 

ISO-32

 or 

AW-32

 10-wt. Hydraulic 

Oil. 

DO  NOT  USE  DEXRON,  ATF,  TRACTOR  OIL,  MOTOR  OIL  or  JACK  OIL.

  AW-32  can  be 

purchased at your local auto parts store. 

 

 

WARNING

DO NOT use ATF in this lift! 

 

 
NOTE: Power Unit Reservoir can be filled either before or after mounting it to the lift; whichever 
the installer finds easier.  

 

(Fig. 13) 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for MTP-11V3

Page 1: ...3 11 000 LBS CAPACITY TWO POST LIFT w TRIPLE TELESCOPING ARMS INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING YOUR LIFT REV 20150410 SUN02 BD INSPECT YOUR LIFT UPON DELIV...

Page 2: ...Side Post Page 16 Step 7 Installing the Overhead Beam page 17 Step 8 Securing the Off Side Post page 17 Step 9 Installing the Single Point Lock Release page 18 Step 10 Installing the Cables Page 21 S...

Page 3: ...es and may require pick up at a freight terminal An automotive lift is a heavy piece of equipment A fork lift or other similar mechanism is necessary for its loading off loading and movement Lifts can...

Page 4: ...of the operator DO NOT operate or repair this equipment without reading this manual and the important safety instructions shown inside Keep these instructions accessible and make sure that ALL USERS r...

Page 5: ...r is recommended when operating lift 12 Carefully inspect the lift on a regular basis Perform maintenance according to the maintenance schedule 12 Guard against electric shock This lift must be ground...

Page 6: ...ll bolts nuts and washers securing the shipping brackets as these may be used in the assembly of the lift 3 The unit is composed of several main components See Fig 2 below 4 An Accessory Box is includ...

Page 7: ...re included for raising the height of the base pad at the end of the arm Swing arm locks automatically engage as the carriages rise and disengage once they are lowered to the floor A further feature s...

Page 8: ...EAGLE MTP 11V3 Product Manual 8 Fig 2 NEVER BACK VEHICLE ONTO LIFT NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT ANY PART OR PORTION OF A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN ALL FOUR 4 ARMS AT ANY TIME...

Page 9: ...EAGLE MTP 11V3 Product Manual 9 COMPONENTS It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the components of your lift and the terms describing them Fig 3 Fig 3...

Page 10: ...tion A professional lift installer is suggested Whoever installs the lift should read this manual thoroughly and familiarize themselves with its content A certified electrician is required for the fin...

Page 11: ...a where the lift will be located should be free of overhead obstructions such as heaters building supports electrical lines doors etc 3 DEFECTIVE FLOOR Visually inspect the site where the lift is to b...

Page 12: ...there is a gap between the base plate and the concrete Do not shim more than DO NOT install this lift on a second elevated floor without first consulting building architect DO NOT install this lift o...

Page 13: ...D OFF SIDE POSTS 1 The post extensions are shipped in place on the outside of the posts Slide up and into position as shown in figure 4A 2 Use 24 M12 X 25mm bolts flat washers lock washers and nuts to...

Page 14: ...side 3 Once location is determined use a carpenter s chalk line to lay out a grid for post locations Fig 5A Keep all dimensions and square of the dimensions within 1 8 or lift malfunction can occur Fi...

Page 15: ...3 Once location is determined use a carpenter s chalk line to lay out a grid for post locations Fig 5B Keep all dimensions and square of the dimensions within 1 8 or lift malfunction can occur Fig 5B...

Page 16: ...ging out the holes Fig 5 Fig 6 3 Once holes are drilled vacuum out the dust and insert anchor bolt s into hole s and tap down until washer rests against the base plate Fig 6 Be sure nut is flush with...

Page 17: ...s and nuts Note The bolts should be inserted from the inside facing out 2 Attach the ends of the Overhead Beam to the post top caps using 4 bolts flat washers lock washers and nuts Fig 10 Fig 10 STEP...

Page 18: ...Product Manual 18 STEP 9 Installing Single Point Safety Lock Release Cable 1 Attach pulley brackets to post extensions and route 1 16 cable as shown Figure 11 See also Figures 11a 11f for further ref...

Page 19: ...EAGLE MTP 11V3 Product Manual 19 Fig 11a Fig 11b Mainside Lock Installed Offside Lock Installed Fig 11c Fig 11d...

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Page 21: ...the second set of locks Carriages must be equal height from floor 3 Unwrap both cables Install 2 nuts on one end of each cable About an inch 1 of thread should show through the nuts Lock these two nu...

Page 22: ...st to the other First tighten one cable a few turns before returning to the other post and tightening the second cable an equal number of turns If done correctly both cables will tighten up an equal a...

Page 23: ...Cut Off Bar 1 Assemble and install Overhead Cut Off Bar and Switch as show Figures 14a c 2 Route the wire down to the pull switch on the power unit Note Remove pull switch assembly and attach wire in...

Page 24: ...rms attach at the front of the lift as pictured in the overhead view Fig 2 2 Install the arm pins as shown Fig 11 NEVER BACK VEHICLE ONTO LIFT NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT ANY PART OR PORTION OF A VEHICLE WI...

Page 25: ...p or down in the carriage bracket to fully engage the Half Moon Gear on the arm Teeth of both gears should mesh when lift is raised When lift is lowered to the ground gears should completely disengage...

Page 26: ...sing four 4 5 16 x hex bolts flat washers lock washers and nuts Use the lower 2 pairs of slotted holes on the power unit bracket 3 Fill the reservoir to the fill line with hydraulic oil USE ONLY ISO 3...

Page 27: ...he O ring is up against the face of the pump Hold the fitting in this position with a wrench and tighten the jamb nut with a second wrench until the washer compresses the O ring Do not use Teflon tape...

Page 28: ...nnect Fig 20 Fig 20 2 Wiring may vary depending on the Power Unit The typical connection is L1 to black power unit wire L2 to white power unit wire Neutral and Ground both connect to the chassis of th...

Page 29: ...a standard pull style cut off switch not used in this application fig 20c 20d Remove this from the Power Unit switch box fig 20c Fig 20d 4 Hardwire the wire from the Overhead Switch into the Power Un...

Page 30: ...he left of the lowering valve See illustration below Step 2 Using an Allen wrench and shop towel with shop towel in place to catch fluid loosen the check valve plug 2 1 2 turns to allow it to leak Ste...

Page 31: ...4 Run the lift up and down a few times to bleed the hydraulic system then top off the reservoir with the lift in the fully lowered position 5 Be sure that both carriage locks are clicking simultaneou...

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Page 33: ...desired working height Lower vehicle onto nearest carriage safety lock before walking under the vehicle When working on a vehicle ALWAYS make sure that ALL LOCKS are engaged NEVER work beneath a vehi...

Page 34: ...e or more broken wires in one strand 3 Replace the cables if you see corrosion or rusting on the wires or ends kinking crushed areas cutting spreading a cable core protruding or any other abnormality...

Page 35: ...nstallation 4 Hydraulic flow is restricted Check hoses and fittings for blockage Check lowering valve for by pass CARRIAGES RAISE UNEVENLY 1 Uneven distribution of weight Vehicle improperly loaded or...

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Page 37: ...ch include but are not limited to cables hoses slider blocks chains and rubber pads 3 On site labor Eagle Equipment reserves the right to make improvements and or design changes to its equipment witho...

Page 38: ...sional collision shops and car hobbyist including auto lifts frame machines pulling posts tire equipment painting accessories powder coating equipment sandblasting equipment paint booths and more One...

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