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TP12KC-DX

Jun 2017

INDEX

PREFACE--------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 2
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION-------------------------------------------------- PAGE 2
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS----------------------------------------------  PAGE 2
OWNER / EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS-------------------------------------  PAGE 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-----------------------------------  PAGE 4
LOCATION-------------------------------------------------------------------------  PAGE 5
SAFETY DECALS----------------------------------------------------------------  PAGE 6
IMPORTANT INFORMATION-------------------------------------------------  PAGE 7
PRODUCT INFORMATION----------------------------------------------------  PAGE 8
INSTALLATION-------------------------------------------------------------------  PAGE 10
OPERATION-----------------------------------------------------------------------  PAGE 22
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS --------------------- PAGE 25
EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LISTS --------------------------------------  PAGE 28
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE------------------------------------------------  PAGE 32
WARRANTY POLICY------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE 33

PREFACE

Prior to the operation of your lift make sure that you have read the instructions thoroughly. These
instructions are found in this manual. Please note that your warranty can be voided if you do not read
the manual and understand its content.
If you have any questions, concerning operation, safety or application of your lift, please consult your
distributor.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

IMPORTANT

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Summary of Contents for TP12KC-DX

Page 1: ...2KC DX Two Post Clear Floor Automotive Lift 12 000 lb Capacity 3 000 lbs Max Capacity per Arm Installation Operation Manual IMPORTANT READ MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OPERATING SERVICING OR MAINTAINING LIFT ...

Page 2: ...E INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 25 EXPLODED VIEWS PARTS LISTS PAGE 28 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PAGE 32 WARRANTY POLICY PAGE 33 PREFACE Prior to the operation of your lift make sure that you have read the instructions thoroughly These instructions are found in this manual Please note that your warranty can be voided if you do not read the manual and understand its content If you have any questions concerning oper...

Page 3: ...facturer s instructions or ANSI ALI ALOIM 2008 R2013 American National Standard for Automotive Lifts Safety Requirements for Operation Inspection and Maintenance and the Employer shall ensure that the lift maintenance personnel are qualified and that they are adequately trained in the maintenance of the lift 4 The Owner Employer shall maintain the periodic inspection and maintenance records recomm...

Page 4: ...important Only trained technicians should position the vehicle on the lift Never allow anyone to stand in the path of the vehicle as it is being positioned and never raise vehicle with passengers inside 6 Position the arms to the vehicle manufacturer s recommended pickup points Raise the lift until contact is made with the vehicle Make sure that the arms have properly engaged the vehicle before ra...

Page 5: ...ls supplied with this lift and replace them if they are illegible or missing WARNING Failure by purchaser to provide the recommended mounting surface could result in unsatisfactory lift performance property damage or personal injury For additional safety instructions regarding lifting lift types warning labels preparing to lift vehicle spotting vehicle lifting maintaining load stability emergency ...

Page 6: ... Decals Must Be Applied to Lift NOTE SOME IMAGES IN THIS MANUAL ARE GENERIC AND MAY NOT RESEMBLE THE LIFT YOU HAVE PURCHASED REFERENCE AUTOMOTIVE LIFT INSTITUTE Inc CAUTION RELEASE ALL LATCHES BEFORE LOWERING LIFT MAXIMUM CAPACITY 12 000 LBS ...

Page 7: ... this manual 6 It is recommended that the lift to be located 10 12 from the nearest obstruction in front of the lift and 2 3 from the nearest obstruction on each side of the lift 7 Failure by the owner to provide the recommended shelter mounting surface electrical supply and ceiling height could result in unsatisfactory lift performance property damage or personal injury 8 The operation of the lif...

Page 8: ... consists of a fixed structural unit Crossbeam Columns Uprights the mobile units Carriages and Lift Arms and the Hydraulic Power System and pneumatic Safety Release devices A Crossbeam B Column C Carriage D Lifting Arm E Motor Pump F Overhead Safety Shut Off Bar G Single Point Safety Latch Release pneumatic operation H Upright column extension 1 2 Technical Data Capacity 12 000 lbs Max 3 000 lbs p...

Page 9: ...9 TP12KC DX Jun 2017 Figs 1 2 Elevation Floor Layout ...

Page 10: ...lumn full size base shim plates should be used Torque anchors to 110 ft lbs Shim thickness MUST NOT exceed 1 2 when using the 5 1 2 long anchors provided with the lift 5 If anchors do not tighten to 110 ft lbs installation torque replace the concrete under each column base with a 6 x 6 x 10 thick 3 500 PSI minimum concrete pad keyed under and flush with the top of existing floor Allow concrete to ...

Page 11: ...t and B94 12 1977 washer contact base 2 3 Tools Equipment Required 12 quarts of Non Detergent Non Foaming Hydraulic Oil SAE 10 AW 32 or equivalent Chalk line and 12 Tape Measure Concrete hammer drill with 3 4 bit 11 16 open end wrench 3 4 open end wrench Torque wrench 15 16 deep socket or wrench 1 1 8 socket 13 16 open end wrench Level 18 minimum length Vise grips Tape measure Funnel Hoist or Fork...

Page 12: ... chalk line to layout a grid for the column s locations E After the post locations are marked use a chalk or crayon to make an outline of the posts on the floor at each location using the post base plates as a template F Double check all dimensions and make sure that the layout is perfectly square DO NOT USE THESE LINES TO POSITION THE COLUMNS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL 3 Unpack the Li...

Page 13: ...QUIREMENTS ANCHORING TIPS ON PAGES 10 11 NOTE DO NOT ANCHOR OFF SIDE COLUMN AT THIS TIME F Install the anchor bolts assemble washers nuts onto the anchor bolts Thread the nuts onto the anchors bolts where the tops of the nuts are just above the top of the anchor bolts Carefully tap the anchor bolts into the concrete until the washer rests against the base plate Ensure not to damage threads G Using...

Page 14: ...ttach the shutoff bar and switch housing to the underside of the overhead beam Attach single bolt and bar first then install switch housing Fig 5 D Run electrical cord for overhead limit switch into the hole on the underside of cross beam and back out of the column using provided bulk head fittings 7 Install Air Actuator Cylinders for Safety Latches A Locate offside air cylinder and insert 6mm hos...

Page 15: ...cket on side of Main side column as shown below in Fig 8 Fig 8 E Connect shop air to palm valve using remaining air hose NPT fitting not included F Install latch covers on side of each column 8 Anchoring Off Side Column A Using a level check the alignment and plumbness of the entire structure Plumb the off side column both side to side and front to back B The base of the column may vary from the p...

Page 16: ...d around the sheave then up and over the overhead beam Then routed down to the top of the carriage Fig 9a Fig 9b Fig 9c C Secure to carriages using Hex Nuts Washers Ensure that cables are not crossed together Take out slack but DO NOT TIGHTEN CABLES AT THIS TIME D After equalizations cables are routed and connected to carriages take out the slack in both cables by turning down the nuts on top of e...

Page 17: ...nch The nut portion of the fitting is the only part that should turn during tightening The flare seat MUST NOT turn Screw the fittings together hand tight Rotate the nut portion of the fitting 2 1 2 hex flats Back the fitting off one full turn Again tighten the fitting hand tight and then rotate the nut portion of the fitting 2 1 2 hex flats A Fittings Hoses Connections 1 Install longest hose firs...

Page 18: ... hose directly down to the main inside cylinder connector 6 Connect medium length hose with 90 degree fitting to main side cylinder and thread through leg gussets Run the hose up to the T fitting and tighten 7 Install Hose Covers on sides of columns using provided hardware See Exploded Views for details ...

Page 19: ...m side of carriage clevis B Install the swing arms to the carriages using the pins Secure pin to carriage with clip at bottom of pin C Check the operation of the arm restraints Make sure they engage and disengage properly DON T FORCE THE GEARS IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO PULL UP ON THE RESTRAINT ACTUATOR PIN IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE SWING ARM PIN 13 Filling Reservoir Tank A Remove the fill level screw o...

Page 20: ...e or circuit breaker For 208V 230V single phase use 20 amp fuse Never operate the motor in line voltage less than 208VAC as motor damage may occur 16 Testing Bleeding System In this step A there is no load on the lift Cycle up and down must be with interval rest of 2 mins A Without a load actuate the power unit and hold the button until both carriages lift off the locks and carefully loosen the bl...

Page 21: ...r than three feet Lower the vehicle onto the safety latches Raise the lift a few inches and pull latch release lever then lower the vehicle to the floor E Raise the vehicle to full height and lower the carriages onto the safety latches Lower the vehicle to the floor F After cycling the lift ten times with a vehicle on it recheck the tightness of the anchors to at least 110 ft lbs The Lift is now r...

Page 22: ...ng arms out to full drive thru position 3 1 2 Vehicle Positioning a Positioning the vehicle between columns b Adjust lift arms so that the vehicle is positioned with the center of gravity between the pads Make sure the arm restraints are fully engaged c Raise the lift by pressing the lifting button on power unit until the lifting pad adaptors contact underside of the vehicle d Make sure the vehicl...

Page 23: ... Adapters are in secure contact with frame at vehicle manufacturers recommended lift point Vehicle is stable on lift The overhead switch bar will contact the highest point on the vehicle 3 1 5 While Using Lift a Avoid excessive rocking of vehicle while on lift b Always use safety stands as needed or when removing or installing heavy components 3 1 6 To Lower Lift a Remove all tools or other object...

Page 24: ...h your lift Consider center of gravity contents of vehicle and weight shifting before operating Make sure the vehicle is neither front nor rear heavy If the specific vehicle lift points are not identified or if the vehicle has additional or uniquely positioned payload have a qualified person calculate the vehicle center of gravity or have the vehicle center of gravity determined at a vehicle scale...

Page 25: ...heck the hydraulic fluid level If necessary add oil as described in the Installation Instruction section of this manual Check carriage latch synching Latches should click at the same time If necessary adjust equalization cables Check tightness of all bolts Check the nuts for tightness every week for the first month and every month afterwards Every 3 Months Check anchor bolts for tightness Anchors ...

Page 26: ... out of the rope structure and protrudes or loops out from the rope structure Heavy rusting corrosion or pitting A light surface corrosion on outer wires is normal Wear or scraping of one third 1 3 of the original diameter of outside individual wires Excessive stretch It is normal for new cable to require adjustment during break in after which small periodic adjustments may be required However if ...

Page 27: ...R REMOVE HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS OR FITTINGS UNDER PRESSURE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR If it is crucial for reasons of safety that the vehicle be lowered please DO NOT attempt to do so on your own without first contacting your local authorized service representative or distributor who can verbally walk you through the process or assist in person where necessary For assistance please contact...

Page 28: ...28 TP12KC DX Jun 2017 5 Exploded View Parts List ...

Page 29: ...asher D8 9 φ8 21 SJ01 00011 000 Height Limit Bar 1 22 5206 00008 000 Lock Nut M8 5 M8 23 SJ01 00010 000 Rubber Foam Limit Bar 1 24 SJ13 00025 000 Rub Block 16 25 SJ13 02000 ETL Carriage 2 26 SJ13 03000 000 Hydraulic Cylinder 2 26 1 SJ13 03100 000 Cylinder Body 2 26 2 5906 00380 000 Dust Ring 2 26 3 BL40 01002 000 Guide Ring 2 26 4 BL40 01003 000 Cylinder Top Cap 2 26 5 5901 00260 000 O Ring 4 φ26 ...

Page 30: ... T Fitting Joint 1 58 SJ13 00023 000 Screw M10x16 12 M10 16 59 SJ13 06002 000 Rubber Pad 4 60 SJ13 06100 000 Pad 4 61 SJ13 08000 000 Arm Extension 4 62 SJ13 04000 ETL Lifting Arm 4 63 SJ13 00016 ETL Swing Arm Pin 4 64 SJ01 00025 000 Large Gear 4 65 5402 06038 000 Cotton Pin D6x38 8 φ6 38 66 SJ01 00023 000 Small Pawl Gear 4 67 SJ13 00017 ETL Gear Pin 4 68 SJ13 00035 000 Spring 4 69 SJ03 00013 000 H...

Page 31: ...9 SJ13 00054 000 Hose Cover Upper MS Column 1 90 SJ13 00055 000 Hose Cover Low MS Column 1 91 SJ13 00056 000 Hose Cover Offside Column 1 92 5105 08012 000 Screw M8x12 4 M8 12 93 EG01 00013 000 Rubber Door Guard 2 94 SJ13 00057 000 Hose Cover Column Extensions 2 95 SJ01 00017 000 Protection Ring 2 ...

Page 32: ...weight on lift D Problem Lift slowly settles down Possible cause Solution 1 Debris in check valve seat 2 Debris in lowering valve seat 3 External oil leaks 1 Clean check valve 2 Clean lowering valve 3 Repair external leaks E Problem Slow lifting speed or oil blowing out breather cap Possible cause Solution 1 Air mixed with oil 2 Air mixed with oil suction 3 Oil over filled 1 Change oil to Dexron I...

Page 33: ...33 TP12KC DX Jun 2017 7 Warranty Policy ...

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