Tuxedo FP12K-K, Assembly & Operation Instruction Manual

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PREPARATION
The installation of this lift is relatively simple and can be accomplished by 2 men in a few hours. The
following tools and equipment are needed:
AW 32,46 Non-Detergent Non-Foaming Anti-Wear Hydraulic Oil SAE-10 (12 quarts)
Chalk line and 12’ Tape Measure, Transit and a 4’ Level
Rotary Hammer Drill with 3/4” Masonry Drill Bit. Core Drill Rebar Cutter, Hammer and
Hex-Key / Allen Wrench Set
Sockets and Open Wrench set, 1/2” thru 1-1/2”(1-1/8” for 5/8” Anchors)
Medium Crescent Wrench and Medium Pipe Wrench
Crow Bar for Shim Installation, Medium Flat Screwdriver and Cross Screwdriver.
Vise Grips and Needle Nose Pliers
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Carefully remove the crating and packing materials. CAUTION! Be careful when
cutting steel banding material as items may become loose and fall causing personal
harm or injury.
2. Identify the components and check for damage or shortages. If damage or shortages
are discovered, contact distributor immediately. Save the shipping bolts for use in the
installation .
Packing:
*The lift is packed into one heavy rack and one carton box on it.
*Every rack has two runways, four columns with covers, two cross bars, two ramps, two
front stops, one long lock linkage rod, and a accessory box.
3.
Lift location - check with building owner and / or architect’s building plans when applicable. The lift
should be located on a relatively level floor with concrete sufficiently cured.
Suggestion:
(1) The floor be flat and without gradients (maximum of 10mm tolerance between the two base
plate of the columns)
(2) There are no cracks within 38” and no seams within 6” of the base plate.
(3) The concrete is recommended with following dimension: 157.5”L * 39.5”W * 7.75”H.
Remember any structure is only as strong as the foundation on which it is located.
4. Check for ceiling clearance.
Suggestion:
At least 5” left between the top of a car on the lift and the ceiling.
Check for clearance in the front and rear of vehicle when on lift - will the garage door open
and close properly.
Suggestion:
At least 24” space left between the edge of the column and the wall.
At least 144” space left between the central line of the columns and the wall.
( At least 36” space for walking left between the front or the rear of the vehicle and the
wall. )
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REV A-083013