background image

23 

TP12KSC-DX 

July 2018-A 

3. Operation 

BE SURE TO READ AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AT THE 
BEGINNING OF THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN 
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. 

3.1  Operating Instructions 

 

BE SURE TO READ AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AT THE 

BEGINNING OF THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN 

PROPER DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH

TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERMIT ONLY TRAINED 

PERSONNEL TO OPERATE LIFT. AFTER REVIEWING INSTRUCTIONS, GET FAMILIAR WITH LIFT 

CONTROLS BY RUNNING THE LIFT THROUGH A FEW CYCLES BEFORE LOADING VEHICLE ON LIFT

ALWAYS LIFT THE VEHICLE USING ALL FOUR ADAPTERS. NEVER RAISE JUST ONE END, ONE 

CORNER, OR ONE SIDE OF VEHICLE. 

 

3.1.1 Lift Preparation 

 

Lift arms must be fully lowered and service bay clear of all personnel before the vehicle be brought into the 
bay. Swing 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 vehicle is secured 

 

3.1.3 Loading Lift 

Swing arms under vehicle and position adapters at vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lift points. Use 
height adapters or optional adapters for under body clearance when required. 

  

Also see Vehicle Lifting Points on Page 25 for additional information. 

 

 

3.1.4 To Raise Lift 

 

a.  Push START button of the motor pump. 
b.  Stop before arms making contact with vehicle. Check arm restraint pins for engagement. If 

required, slightly move arm to allow restraint gear and pawl to match. DO NOT hammer pin 
down, as this will damage the restraint gear teeth. 

c.  Raise vehicle until the wheels clear the floor, then release the START button. 
d.  Check support adapters for secure contact at vehicle manufacturer recommended lift points. 

Summary of Contents for TP12KSC-DX

Page 1: ...2KSC 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 M...

Page 2: ...CE INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 26 EXPLODED VIEWS PARTS LISTS PAGE 28 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PAGE 33 WARRANTY POLICY PAGE 34 PREFACE Prior to the operation of your lift make sure that you have read the instructio...

Page 3: ...ufacturer 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 th...

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 ins...

Page 5: ...als 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 p...

Page 6: ...e 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...

Page 7: ...f 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 own...

Page 8: ...t hydraulic lift consists of a fixed structural unit Crossbeam Columns Uprights the mobile units Carriages and Lift Arms and the Hydraulic Power System and mechanical Safety Latch Release device A Cro...

Page 9: ...9 TP12KSC DX July 2018 A Figs 1 2 Elevation Floor Layout Fig 1 Elevation View...

Page 10: ...IT IS HELPFUL TO TRY AND LOCATE THE POWER SIDE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN LOADED ON THE LIFT IN ORDER TO SAVE STEPS DURING OPERATION ENSURE TO POSITION OVERHEAD LIMIT SWITCH BOX ASSEMB...

Page 11: ...umn full size base shim plates should be used Torque anchors to 110 ft lbs Shim thickness MUST NOT exceed 1 2 when using the 7 long anchors provided with the lift 5 If anchors do not tighten to 110 ft...

Page 12: ...2 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 bi...

Page 13: ...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 pla...

Page 14: ...the anchor bolt holes for the Main side column only Refer to FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS ANCHORING TIPS ON PAGES 11 12 NOTE DO NOT ANCHOR OFF SIDE COLUMN AT THIS TIME F Install the anchor bolts assemble w...

Page 15: ...l 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 Anchoring Off Side Co...

Page 16: ...and around the sheave then up and over the overhead beam Then routed down to the top of the carriage Fig 6a Fig 6b Fig 6c C Secure to carriages using Hex Nuts Washers Ensure that cables are not cross...

Page 17: ...e wrench 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...

Page 18: ...connect the shortest hose to the side of T fitting as shown Figs 8 9 Fig 8 Fig 9 5 Connect medium length hose with 90 degree fitting to main side cylinder ensuring to route through leg gussets as sho...

Page 19: ...ing to the 90 degree fitting on side of valve block as circled in Fig 10 Fig 10 11 Latch Release Cable Wiring Accessories mounting A Mount the safety latch device cable on each column while ensure to...

Page 20: ...Columns Fig 11c Fig 11c C Route and adjust the cable tension so that when the handle is pressed down both latches will be released D Install covers for both latch devices on Off Side Main Side columns...

Page 21: ...vel screw of the power unit tank Fill it with Non Detergent Non Foaming Hydraulic Oil SAE 10 AW 32 or equivalent until fluid reaches the bottom of the screw hole Replace the fill screw 14 Lubricate th...

Page 22: ...r as the lift is being raised If not adjust cables for proper equalization and tightness D When the carriages are lowered onto the locks the Latch Release Handle should NOT be capable of being pulled...

Page 23: ...rms 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...

Page 24: ...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 Av...

Page 25: ...th 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 ident...

Page 26: ...check 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 necessar...

Page 27: ...y 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 o...

Page 28: ...OR 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...

Page 29: ...29 TP12KSC DX July 2018 A 5 Exploded View Parts List...

Page 30: ...Cylinder 2 26 1 TP12KSC DX 026 1 SJ13 03100 000 Cylinder body 2 26 2 TP12KSC DX 026 2 5906 00380 000 Dust Ring 2 26 3 TP12KSC DX 026 3 BL40 01002 000 Guiding Ring 2 26A 4 TP12KSC DX 026A 4 BL40 01003...

Page 31: ...070 1 SJ13 00037 001 Cylinder Fitting 2 71 TP12KSC DX 071 5202 00016 000 Nut M16 8 72 TP12KSC DX 072 5302 00016 000 Washer D16 4 73 TP12KSC DX 073 SJ13 00008 000 Equalizer Cable 38 1 1 2 2 74 TP12KSC...

Page 32: ...04 SJ12 00015 000 Pin 1 3 105 TP12KSC DX 105 SJ12 00007 000 Latch Release Handle 1 106 TP12KSC DX 106 SJ12 00011 000 Handle Knob D40 x M10 1 107 TP12KSC DX 107 5114 06008 000 Screw M6 x 8mm 1 108 TP12...

Page 33: ...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 ex...

Page 34: ...mage is not considered a warranty issue and therefore must be noted for any potential recovery with the shipping company The customer is required to notify Tuxedo of any missing parts within 72 hours...

Reviews: