20K 2-Post Lift
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Page 16
Rev. 11/10/2021
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L
IFTING A
V
EHICLE
1) Ensure that the lifting arms are parked, out to full
drive thru position.
2) Center the vehicle between the columns (left to
right) in the service bay and position the vehicle’s
center of gravity at the midpoint between the
columns (fore and aft). NOTE: the center of gravity
is based on the weight distribution and is not the
same as the center point of the vehicle.
D
O NOT EXCEED
4000
POUNDS PER ARM
(16K).
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 locks on both
columns engage. The vehicle should remain level
when both locks 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 locks.
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 pressing and holding the
lock release palm button.
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 raise 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.
