QuickJack 3500SLX, Setup And Operation Manual

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QuickJack™ Portable Car Jack
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P/N 5900263 — Rev. B6 —September 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Question : What kinds of Vehicles can I raise using my QuickJack?
Answer : A wide variety. The two main criteria are: is the curb weight of the Vehicle under the weight
capacity of your QuickJack and do the QuickJack’s Lift Blocks contact the Vehicle’s factory-
recommended Lifting Points? If the answers are yes, and for most Vehicles the answers are yes, then
you can raise the Vehicle.
Q : What if I want to raise a Vehicle that is slightly over the weight capacity of my QuickJack?
A : This is not an intended use of the product. We strongly recommend against trying to raise a Vehicle
that is heavier than the rated capacity of your QuickJack.
Q : Do the QuickJack Frames have a “left” and “right” orientation?
A : Yes. Put your QuickJack Frames next to each other with both Lock Bars on the outside and the
end with the QuickJack Sticker away from you.
Q
: Can I use my QuickJack outdoors?
A : No. The QuickJack is approved for indoor installation and use only. Outdoor installation is
prohibited . Your QuickJack is portable, however, so if you end up taking it outdoors, remember to
protect it from the weather (for example, from falling dirt, rain, sleet, and snow).
Q
: Can I drive on the QuickJack Frames?
A : A Vehicle can be above your QuickJack Frames (this is normal operation, in fact), but do not drive
a Vehicle on the QuickJack Frames or the Hydraulic Hoses; this damages them.
Q : What happens if I raise a Vehicle on my QuickJack but
do not
leave it in a locked position?
A : First, do not do this; it is a safety hazard. Second, because the QuickJack is not in a locked
position, the weight of the Vehicle will eventually lower it to the ground. Always follow this rule: if you
raise a Vehicle, engage it on a locking position or lower it back to the ground.
Q : How long can I leave a Vehicle raised on my QuickJack?
A : As long as you want, if it is engaged on a locking position . Once your QuickJack is
engaged on a locking position, gravity holds it in place; a loss of power or leaking Hydraulic Fluid
would not cause the QuickJack to lower.
Q
: Anything else I should know about my QuickJack?
A : Two things. First, do not raise your QuickJack Frames to full height with no Vehicle
on it . QuickJack Frames are built to hold the weight of a Vehicle; they may get stuck at full rise if there
is no weight on them. Always raise your QuickJack Frames with a Vehicle on them . Second, do not try
to raise a Vehicle from a no net rise position (meaning if you lower the QuickJack Frames to the ground
while the Vehicle’s tires are removed). QuickJack needs some space to build up enough mechanical
force to raise a Vehicle.