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MODELS 72080A & 72090A  20 TON CAPACITY AIR/HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACKS

SETUP • OPERATING • MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE  USING  THIS  DEVICE,  READ  THIS  MANUAL  COMPLETELY 

AND THOROUGHLY, UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATING PROCEDURES, 

SAFETY WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. FAILURE 

TO DO SO COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN SERIOUS OR 

FATAL PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

The use of portable automotive lifting devices is subject to certain hazards 

that cannot be prevented by mechanical means, but only by the exercise 

of intelligence, care, and common sense. It is therefore essential to have 

owners and personnel involved in the use and operation of equipment who 

are careful, competent, trained, and qualified in the safe operation of the 

equipment and its proper use. Examples of hazards are dropping, tipping, or 

slipping of motor vehicles or their components caused primarily by improperly 

securing loads, overloading, off-centered loads, use on other than hard level 

surfaces, and using equipment for a purpose for which it was not designed.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read this 

manual prior to using this device. It is also the responsibility of the device 

owner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient location for all to see 

and read. If the manual is lost or not legible, contact Norco Industries, Inc. 

for a free replacement. If the operator is not fluent in English, the product 

and safety instructions shall be read to and discussed with the operator in 

the operator’s native language by the purchaser/ owner or his designee, 

making sure that the operator comprehends its contents. 

WARRANTY

This product is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. For details see the 

back cover of Norco’s product catalog.

IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING

WARNING

•  Before lifting a vehicle, refer to the vehicle’s service manual or inquire 

from the vehicle manufacturer the recommended jack lifting points and 

jack stand support surfaces on the vehicle chassis.

•  Inspect the jack before each use. Do not use the jack if it is damaged, 

altered, modified, in poor condition, leaking hydraulic fluid, or unstable 

due to loose hardware. Take corrective action before using the jack.

•  This jack was designed for lifting purposes only. Do not attempt to work 

on the vehicle until jack stands rated equal to or greater than the rated 

capacity of the jack are positioned to support the load.

•  Do not move or dolly the vehicle while on the jack.
•  Do not use the jack beyond its rated capacity. Lift only dead weight.
•  Do not exceed 100 P.S.I. input air pressure.

•  Center load on saddle. Be sure setup is stable. Off-center loads can 

cause jack failure and/or loss of load.

•  Use the jack on a hard level surface.
•  Do not modify the jack or use saddle adapters or saddle extenders 

unless approved or supplied by Norco.

•  Do not position any part of your body directly above the lifting saddle 

when operating the jack.

•  When activating the jack with no load, the ram raises quickly, therefore 

never put your hands or any other part of your body between the lifting 

saddle and the load.

•  Do not use the jack in horizontal or angular positions.
•  Always lower the jack slowly and carefully.

SETUP

1. 

Refer to the exploded view parts drawing for identification, location and 

position of parts.

2. 

The jack is shipped in two cartons. Remove the handle assembly and 

jack from their respective cartons.

3. 

An  allen  socket  set  screw  secures  the  release  collar  (#21)  to  the 

release shaft (#5) on the handle assembly (#4). Back the set screw off so 

the collar (#21) freely slides up and down on the release shaft (#5).

4. 

A universal joint (#18) is assembled to the release valve on the hydraulic 

jack. The free end of the universal joint (#18) includes a set screw which 

must be removed so the release shaft (#5) on the handle assembly (#4) 

can be slipped into it. Set screw will be installed in step 7.

5. 

Remove the hex head bolt (#15), and jam nut (#14) from the handle 

receiver of the jack base.

6. 

Install the handle assembly (#4) into the handle receiver while at the 

same time feeding the release shaft (#5) into the universal joint (#18). Align 

the hole in the handle assembly (#4) with the hole in the handle receiver 

and secure with the hex bolt (#15), and jam nut (#14) provided.

7. 

Rotate  the  release  shaft  (#5)  so  the  hole  at  the  bottom  of  the  shaft 

aligns  with  the  set  screw  hole  in  the  universal  joint  (#18).  Secure  the 

release shaft (#5) in the universal joint (#18) by installing and tightening 

the allen socket set screw that was previously removed.

8. 

Rotate  the  release  shaft  knob  (#6)  in  a  clockwise  direction  until  the 

release valve stops and is snug. Now rotate the release valve knob (#6) 

two  full  turns  in  the  counterclockwise  direction.  Slide  the  release  collar 

(#21) up and flush against the lower guide tab on the handle assembly 

(#4). Secure the release collar (#21) in this position by tightening the allen 

socket set screw. 

NEVER

 open the release valve more than two full turns 

when applying air to the jack or for any other reason except repair. Make 

sure air is disconnected before removing the release valve. 

NOTE:

 Allen 

socket set screws will not back themselves out of the release collar (#21) 

or universal joint (#18) if installed and tightened with penetrating thread 

locker.

9. 

The  end  of  the  air  hose  (#19)  is  supplied  with  a  standard  3/8  NPT 

male quick-disconnect nipple. Make sure your female quickdisconnect is 

compatible or change it to meet your needs.

PURGING AIR FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

a. 

Sometimes the jack is shipped, handled or stored in a position other 

than vertical. This may cause air to be trapped in the pump and 

cause the ram to raise in increments instead of a smooth travel. To 

eliminate this condition perform the following steps:

b. 

Purge the air by turning the release valve knob (#6) two full turns in 

a counterclockwise direction from its closed position.

c. 

Then depress the air valve button for about 10 seconds.

d. 

Turn the release valve knob (#6) in a clockwise direction until it stops 

and is snug. The jack should function properly. Repeat steps “a” 

through “b” until the jack’s operation is satisfactory.

 PROFESSIONAL LIFTING EQUIPMENT

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