Model EELR537A
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
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11
Rev. 09/16/2021
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L
IFTING A
V
EHICLE
1) Ensure that the lifting arms are parked, out to
full drive thru position.
2) Position the vehicle in the service bay so that
the vehicle’s center of gravity is on a line
between the two columns, and so the vehicle is
centered between the two columns.
D
O NOT EXCEED
3000
POUNDS PER ARM
.
D
O NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE VEHICLE WITH ONLY
TWO ARMS
,
AS THIS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
E
NSURE THAT THE HIGHEST POINT ON THE VEHICLE
WILL CONTACT THE
O
VERHEAD
L
IMIT
S
WITCH
B
AR
.
D
O NOT PLACE THE VEHICLE IN THE SERVICE BAY
BACKWARDS
.
R
EFER TO THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SERVICE
MANUAL
,
TECHNICAL BULLETINS
,
“V
EHICLE
L
IFTING
P
OINTS
G
UIDE
”
(ALI/LP-G
UIDE
)
OR OTHER
PUBLICATIONS TO LOCATE THE RECOMMENDED
LIFTING POINTS
.
3) Position the arms and adapters so all four pads
contact the vehicle simultaneously.
The vehicle should remain level during lifting
.
4) Raise the lift until all four wheels are off the
ground. Test the stability of the vehicle by
attempting to rock the vehicle. Check adapters
for secure contact with vehicle lift points. If the
vehicle seems unstable, lower the lift and
readjust the arms. If the vehicle is stable, raise
the vehicle to a height a few inches above the
desired working height.
5) Lower the vehicle until the safety latches on
both columns engage. The vehicle should
remain level when both latches are engaged. If
one side engages and the other continues to
descend, stop lowering the vehicle, raise it
several inches, and try again to engage both
latches.
Always lower lift into locks before entering the
area beneath the vehicle.
A
lways use safety stands when removing or
installing heavy components.
L
OWERING
A
V
EHICLE
1) Ensure that the area under the vehicle is clear
of personnel and tools.
2) Raise the vehicle until both locks are free.
3) Disengage the locks by pulling and holding the
lock release lever.
4) Lower the vehicle by depressing the lowering
valve handle.
5) Continue to lower the vehicle until the carriages
stop against the base plate. Retract the
extension arms, and park them.
L
OSS OF POWER
If for any reason the lift will not rise off the locks or
the locks will not retract, consult factory authorized
personnel.
DO NOT OVERRIDE ANY SAFETY FEATURE IN
AN ATTEMPT TO LOWER THE LIFT.
