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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, permit only trained personnel to operate lift. After
reviewing these instructions, get familiar
with lift controls by running the lift through a few cycles before loading
vehicle on lift.
Surface Mounted Frame Engaging Lifts
Always lift the vehicle using all four adapters. NEVER raise just one end, one corner, or one side of
vehicle.
IMPORTANT
Authorized personnel
only in lift area.
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CAUTION
Read operating
and safety manuals
before using lift.
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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Lift to be used
by trained operator
only.
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WARNING
Clear area if vehicle
is in danger of falling.
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CAUTION
Use height extenders
when necessary
to ensure
good contact.
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CAUTION
Use vehicle
manufacturer’s
lift points.
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CAUTION
Auxiliary adapters
may reduce
load capacity.
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WARNING
Remain clear of lift
when raising or
lowering vehicle.
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WARNING
Observe and heed SAFETY, CAUTION and WARNING labels on the lift.
1. Lift must be fully lowered and service
bay clear of all personnel before the
vehicle is brought on lift. Swing arms out
to full drive-thru position.
2. Spot vehicle over lift with left front
wheel in proper spotting dish
position, Fig. 1.
3. Loading: Swing arms under
vehicle and position adapters
at vehicle manufacturer’s
recommended lift points, Fig. 2. Use optional adapter
extensions for under body clearance when required.
Note: Allow 2 seconds between motor starts. Failure to
comply may cause motor burnout.
4. To Raise Lift:
A. Push RAISE switch on power unit, Fig.
3.
B. Stop before making contact with
vehicle. Check arm restraint pins
for engagement. If required, slightly
move arm to allow restraint gear and
pawl to mesh. DO NOT hammer
pin down as this will damage the
restraint gear teeth.
C. Raise vehicle until tires clear the floor.
D. Stop and check adapters for secure contact at vehicle
manufacturer’s recommended lift points.
E. Continue to raise to desired height only if vehicle is
secure on lift.
F. DO NOT go under vehicle if all four adapters are not in
secure contact at vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lift
points.
G. Repeat complete spotting, loading and
raising procedures if required.
H. Lower lift onto locking latches.
CAUTION
DO NOT go under vehicle if
locking latches are not engaged.
WARNING
Before attempting to lift pickup
trucks or other truck frame vehicles, be sure
that:
A. Vehicle frame is strong enough to support
it's weight and has not been weakened by
modification or corrosion.
B. Vehicle individual axle weight does not
exceed one-half lift capacity.
C. Adapters are in secure contact with frame
at vehicle manufacturers recommended lift
points.
D. Vehicle is stable on lift and neither front nor
“tail” heavy.
E. The overhead switch bar will contact the
highest point on the vehicle.
IMPORTANT
For 500 Series lifts, adapter
extensions are furnished in 4" & 8"
increments. The stack-up height should
not exceed 12". For 700 Series lifts, adapter
extensions are furnished in 3-1/2" & 5"
increments. The stack-up height should
not exceed 10-1/2". Use adapter extension
combination to keep vehicle as level as
possible while it is being supported by the
lift.
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.
6. To Lower Lift:
A. Remove all tools or other objects from lift
area.
B. Raise lift off locking latches.
C. Pull
LATCH release handle fully and hold.
