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Full-Rise Scissor Lift

Installation and Operation Manual

Manual P/N 5900010 — Manual Revision B — June 2022

Models

: • SP-7XE • SP-7XEF

Model SP-7XE shown.

Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China.

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Summary of Contents for SP-7XE

Page 1: ...Made in China DANGER IMPORTANT Safety Instructions save these instructions Read the entire contents of this manual before using this product Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in serious injury or death Make sure all other operators also read this manual Keep the manual near the product for future reference By proceeding with installation and operat...

Page 2: ...ility of the product owner to read and follow these instructions Follow all setup operation and maintenance instructions Make sure product setup and use conforms to all applicable local state and federal codes rules and regulations such as state and federal OSHA regulations and electrical codes Read and follow all safety instructions Keep them readily available for operators Make sure all operator...

Page 3: ...t 3 P N 5900010 Rev B June 2022 Unit Information Enter the Model Number Serial Number and the Date of Manufacture from the label on your unit This information is required for part or warranty issues Model Serial Date of Manufacture ...

Page 4: ...F users including anyone who sets up operates maintains or repairs them DANGER Be very careful when setting up operating maintaining or repairing this equipment failure to do so could result in property damage product damage injury or in very rare cases death Make sure only authorized personnel operate this equipment All repairs must be performed by an authorized technician Do not make modificatio...

Page 5: ...f lost or damaged materials Safety Considerations Important Safety Instructions save these instructions Read this manual carefully before using your new product Do not set up or operate the product until you are familiar with all operating instructions and warnings Do not allow anyone else to operate the product until they are also familiar with all operating instructions and warnings WARNING Cali...

Page 6: ...make any modifications to the Lift this voids the warranty and increases the chances of injury or property damage 21 Do not use the Lift while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication 22 Consider the work environment Keep the work area clean Cluttered work areas invite injuries Keep areas well lit 23 Always make sure both Lift platforms are secured on their Safety Locks before a...

Page 7: ...ssues Instead take it out of service then contact an authorized repair facility your dealer or BendPak at 877 432 6627 or support BendPak com 33 BendPak recommends referring to the ANSI ALI ALIS Standard Safety Requirements for Installation and Service for more information about safely installing using and servicing your Lift Symbols Following are the symbols used in this manual DANGER Calls atten...

Page 8: ...SP 7XE F Full Rise Scissor Lift 8 P N 5900010 Rev B June 2022 Components SP 7XE Model shown SP 7EXF does not include Drive up Ramps or Hose Covers ...

Page 9: ...Ramp Extensions Attaches to the Platforms used for supporting Vehicles with long wheelbases Bases The bottoms of the Lift They hold the Scissor Legs Hydraulic Cylinders Air Cylinders Safety Locks the holes for the Anchor Bolts You anchor the Lift in place using the Anchor Bolts holes in each Base Frames The combination of a Platform and a Base is a Frame Scissor Legs The parts of the Lift that rai...

Page 10: ...a Base on either side Q What if I want to raise a Vehicle that is slightly over the weight capacity of the Lift 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 Lift If you do you void your warranty you could damage the Lift and or the Vehicle you are raising and you jeopardize the safety of people ...

Page 11: ...SP 7XE F Full Rise Scissor Lift 11 P N 5900010 Rev B June 2022 Specifications SP 7XE shown The SP 7XEF does not have Ramps or Hose Covers ...

Page 12: ...vidual Platform width 21 75 in 550 mm D Total length D1 165 in 4 190 mm includes Drive up Ramps D2 106 in 2 692 mm no Drive up Ramps E Distance between Platforms 38 44 in 968 1 114 mm F Lowered height 6 5 in 162 mm N A Top of Platform to be flush with floor G Max distance to Console Up to 40 in 999 mm Safety Lock Positions 8 Lifting time 45 seconds Motor 220 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 Ph With the supplied Hyd...

Page 13: ...n all sides of the Lift 7 Create the Concrete Cutouts SP 7XEF model only 8 Create Chalk Line Guides 9 Lift the Platforms off the Bases 10 Anchor the Bases 11 Assemble the Console and attach the Power Unit 12 Anchor the Console 13 Learn about Hydraulic Fluid Contamination 14 Learn about Thread Sealants 15 Connect the Hydraulic Hoses 16 Learn About Compression Fittings and Tubing 17 Connect the Air ...

Page 14: ...g this manual and the safety labels on the unit BendPak recommends referring to the ANSI ALI ALIS Standard Safety Requirements for Installation and Service for more information about safely installing using and servicing your Lift Only fully trained personnel should be involved in installing this equipment Pay attention at all times Use appropriate tools and equipment Stay clear of moving parts WA...

Page 15: ...e SP 7XE models support up to 40 inches between the Lift and the Console Concrete specifications Do not install the Lift on cracked or defective Concrete Make sure the Concrete is at least 4 25 inches thick 3 000 psi and cured for at least 28 days if newly poured Make sure the floor is defect free dry and level Note that for Flush Mount models require a greater depth of concrete there must be 4 25...

Page 16: ...ctly Create a Floor Plan Make sure to plan out in advance where the Lift and Console are going to go Clearance Make sure there is clearance on all sides and above the Lift site Console The Console must be near the Lift it can be installed on either side of the Lift but only on the Cylinder end of the Platforms The supplied Hydraulic Hoses can support up to 40 inches between the Lift and the Consol...

Page 17: ...XE F Full Rise Scissor Lift 17 P N 5900010 Rev B June 2022 Clearances around and above the Lift For safety purposes a reasonable amount of clear space around and above the Lift is required as depicted below ...

Page 18: ...umentation for New Pours should be obtained from the firm who supplies the Concrete Mixture at the time of the Pour Never install the Lift over an expansion joint Never install the Lift on hand mixed concrete Never install the Lift on a secondary floor level without written authorization from the building Architect and prior approval from BendPak Never drill or cut into a post tensioned slab Conta...

Page 19: ... on all four sides to the Length and Width of the Bases Concrete Depth The Concrete depth below the bottom of the Concrete Cutouts must be deep enough for the Anchor Bolts a minimum of 4 25 in 108 mm is required Air and Hydraulic Lines Your plans for the Concrete Cutouts must account for how these Air and Hydraulic Lines will be routed to the Console PVC Conduit with a 2 5 inch minimum diameter is...

Page 20: ... 7XEF Bases can be from 38 to 44 inches 965 to 1 118 mm apart You do not add an extra inch to this value Important If you are installing the SP 7XEF over a pit do not set the Distance Between to the width of the pit if the width of the pit is less than 38 inches or more than 44 inches The two Bases must be from 38 to 44 inches apart even if installed over a Service Pit Distance to Console The supp...

Page 21: ...r to the Alignment Chalk Line parallel to each other and the correct distance apart 38 in to 44 in 965 mm to 1 118 mm plus the width of the two Frames 44 in 1 118 mm 4 Move each Frame into position into the corners created by the four Chalk Lines The two Frames are interchangeable it does not matter which one goes on which side NOTICE The Console must be positioned adjacent to the Cylinder End of ...

Page 22: ... secure on the top Safety Lock WARNING You must wear OSHA approved Publication 3151 Personal Protective Equipment at all times when installing the Lift leather gloves steel toed boots eye protection back belts and hearing protection are mandatory To lift the Platforms off the Bases 1 Use Crowbars to lift the Platforms off of their Bases then carefully slip a rope chain or industrial strap sling un...

Page 23: ...ur Lift If you use parts from a different source you void your warranty and compromise the safety of everyone who installs or uses the Lift The following drawing shows the locations of the Anchor Bolt locations in each SP 7XE F Base To anchor your SP 7XE Bases 1 Make sure the Bases are in the correct location then using the holes in the Bases as guides drill the holes for the Anchor Bolts Note If ...

Page 24: ...to get the Expansion Sleeve through the Base and down into the hole Even using a hammer or mallet the Anchor Bolt should only go into the hole part of the way this is normal If the Anchor Bolt goes all the way in with little or no resistance the hole is too wide Once past the hole in the Base the Anchor Bolt eventually stops going down into the hole as the Expansion Sleeve contacts the sides of th...

Page 25: ...the desired location You may be able to obtain these Hydraulic Hoses from a local hydraulics shop certified to fabricate Hydraulic Hoses once you know how long you need them You will also need longer Air Lines WARNING If you choose to change the Hydraulic Hose lengths the lengths must be within 5 of each other The SP 7XE F Lift is a Hydraulically Balanced Lift If the hose lengths vary by more than...

Page 26: ...oute the Hydraulic Hoses if you like 5 Put the Left Side on the left and the Right Side on the right then attach both of them to the Rear Weldment making sure to orient the Rear Weldment so that the Power Unit Mounting Bracket is on the inside The Rear Weldment attaches on the outside of the two sides NOTICE Do not attach the Nuts at the top of the sides or the Rear Weldment at this point these wi...

Page 27: ...e anchoring allows you to evaluate how well you like your first choice for the location of the Console It is easier to change the Console location later if it is not anchored The Console may be mounted on either the Left or Right side of the Lift up to 40 inches away The Console must be on the Cylinder end of the Frames in a direct line from the rectangular opening in the Lift Base used for routin...

Page 28: ...ncrete Go in straight do not let the drill wobble Use a carbide bit conforming to ANSI B212 15 WARNING Always wear the appropriate eye protection and protective equipment 4 Remove all dust and debris from the holes Use a wire brush vacuum hand pump or compressed air Do not ream the hole Do not make the hole any wider than the drill bit made it 5 Move the Console back over the drilled holes 6 Retri...

Page 29: ...nts in the Hydraulic Circuit This may cause catastrophic failure of those components and could result in property damage serious personal injury or death DANGER The Hydraulic System can contain high pressure which if suddenly released can cause serious injury or death WARNING Do not attempt to connect or disconnect Hydraulic Hoses while the equipment is loaded or while a Vehicle is on the Lift or ...

Page 30: ...raulic Cylinders are shipped with temporary plugs secured with thread seal tape so make sure to thoroughly remove any leftover thread seal tape that may inadvertently enter the Hydraulic System Use a liquid thread sealant only Liquid thread sealant Loctite 5452 or similar is recommended Do not use thread seal tape on any fitting Liquid thread sealant is recommended for NPT connections fine for JIC...

Page 31: ...lean and dry If you are adding Thread Sealant to a Fitting or connector that has already been used with a different sealant use a wire brush to thoroughly remove the old sealant before adding more 2 Skipping the top thread apply a small amount of Thread Sealant to the first four threads of the Fitting WARNING Always wear the proper protective equipment when handling Thread Sealant You only need a ...

Page 32: ...ylinders The two Hydraulic Hoses are the same length so it does not matter which Lift Frame they attach to Note Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings are different from Compression Lines and Fittings This section covers Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings only The following illustration shows how to route the Hydraulic Hoses from the Console to the Hydraulic Cylinders The following illustration shows a detail of ...

Page 33: ...es to one of the Hydraulic Elbow Fittings on the Power Unit then attach the other end of the same Hydraulic Hose to a Hydraulic Straight Fitting at the bottom of one of the Hydraulic Cylinders NOTICE Make sure to route the Hydraulic Hose through the rectangular openings in the Cylinder end of the Bases Both Hydraulic Hoses and Air line will go through these openings If you are attaching the Hydrau...

Page 34: ... The Nut holds the Tubing and Fitting together The Ferrule compresses when you tighten the Nut on the Threads to make a secure connection The Rod goes inside the Tubing so that nothing leaks out The following drawing shows the components of a connector on a Tee Compression Fitting Important Ferrules can only be tightened once When you tighten the Nut on the Threads the Ferrule gets compressed it l...

Page 35: ... the Air Cylinders using inch black polyethylene Tubing also called Poly Flo Tubing supplied with the Lift You need to cut the tubing into appropriate lengths You should need three tubing sections Tip BendPak recommends planning out the path of the Air Line before you start cutting the tubing The following drawing shows how to route the Air Lines from the Console to the Air Cylinders To connect th...

Page 36: ...long the Scissor Arms on the Lift 5 On the underside of the Console Top attach the male end of a Compression Elbow Fitting to the CYL connector on the Pushbutton Air Valve then connect the final Air Line tubing section to the compression end of the Elbow Compression Fitting you just installed Use Thread Sealant with NPT Threads only Pushbutton is above the Console Top all other components are unde...

Page 37: ...all the Hose Covers 1 Locate the Inner and Outer Hose Covers eight M6 Hex Head Bolts M6 Flat Washers and M6 Nyloc Nuts 2 Position the Inner Hose Cover between the Frame Assemblies making sure to cover the Hydraulic Hoses and Air Line and then secure it to the Frame Bases using four M6 Hex Head Bolts M6 Washers and M6 Nuts CAUTION Use care to not crush or pierce the Hydraulic Hoses and Air Line und...

Page 38: ...nsole but it is not connected to the Power Unit Power Source The Power Unit connects to an appropriate incoming power source A licensed certified Electrician is required to make this connection To connect the Power Unit to the Underside of the Console 1 Remove the front cover of the Console Top if it currently in place 2 For the Raise and Lower Buttons on the Console the wiring comes from the fact...

Page 39: ...on III Dexron VI Mercon V Mercon LV Shell Tellus S4 S3 S2 or any synthetic multi vehicle automatic transmission fluid To fill the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir 1 Remove the Reservoir Cap from the top of the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir and set it aside Take care to keep contaminants out of the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir 2 If the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir is not full use a clean funnel with a 60 micron fil...

Page 40: ... Thermal Disconnect Switch must be performed by a licensed certified Electrician in accordance with all applicable local electrical codes Have the Electrician select a UL listed Power Disconnect Switch Install a Thermal Disconnect Switch WARNING The motor on the Power Unit has no thermal overload protection Have the Electrician connect a motor Thermal Disconnect Switch or overload device that will...

Page 41: ... the Lift for obstructions move them away if you find any 2 Press and hold the Raise The Platforms begin rising 3 When the Platforms move past the first Safety Lock release Raise The Platforms stop rising 4 Press and hold Safety Lock Release and Lower The Platforms start lowering 5 When the Platforms get to the ground they will stop lowering release Safety Lock Release and Lower 6 Wait for one min...

Page 42: ...d capacity 1 750 lbs 793 kg Overloading the Ramp Extensions can result in damage to the Lift or the Vehicle cause serious bodily injury or death and voids the warranty To add the Ramp Extensions 1 Determine which Ramp Extension you want to start with first then move to the corresponding end of the Platform The Short Ramp Extension attaches to the Safety Lock end the Long Ramp Extension attaches to...

Page 43: ...ngs have been done before using your Lift 3 Review the Installation Checklist to make sure all steps have been performed 4 Make sure the Power Unit is getting power from the power source 5 Check the Hydraulic Fluid reservoir it must be full of approved Hydraulic Fluid or automatic transmission fluid You can harm the motor by running it without enough fluid 6 Check the Hydraulic System for leaks Ve...

Page 44: ...Make sure everyone who is going to be walking near the Lift is aware of its presence and takes appropriate safety measures Only put Vehicles on the Lift When raising the Lift do not leave it until it is engaged on a Safety Lock When lowering the Lift do not leave it until it is fully lowered Do not allow children to operate the Lift Do not allow anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol to op...

Page 45: ... points Some vehicles may have the manufacturers recommended Service Garage Lift Point locations identified by a triangle mark on the underside of the vehicle reference SAE J2184 Current Edition On some vehicles specific Lifting Points are indicated by a label located on the driver s side door jamb Your best approach is to find the Vehicle in the Vehicle Lifting Points for Frame Engaging Lifts gui...

Page 46: ...afety Locks hold the SP 7XE Platforms in place Once your SP 7XE is engaged on the desired Safety Lock the weight of the Vehicle holds the Platforms in place If the power goes out the Safety Lock holds the SP 7XE Platforms and anything on them in place WARNING Always leave your Lift on a Safety Lock or fully lowered Although rare it is possible for Hydraulic Fluid in the Hydraulic Cylinders to leak...

Page 47: ...oth Safety Locks are securely engaged and resting on a Safety Lock at the same height Never leave the Controls while the Lift is still in motion Do not rock the Vehicle while on the Lift or remove any heavy component from Vehicle that may cause excessive weight shift Do not permit the Power Unit to get wet The motor can be damaged and water damage is not covered under the product warranty Always a...

Page 48: ...ttempting to lift in this manner will damage the Lift and could injure persons nearby WARNING Do not lower a Vehicle all the way to the floor with the wheels removed Failure to comply with these instructions will void the product warranty BendPak will assume no liability for loss or damage of any kind expressed or implied resulting from improper installation or use of this product WARNING Never ra...

Page 49: ...ll interfere with the raising of the Platforms 6 At the Console press and hold the Raise button 7 Watch the Vehicle and the Platforms as they rise If the Lift becomes unstable or the Vehicle starts moving release the Raise button immediately WARNING Do not raise the Lift further until you are certain the Vehicle on the Lift is both stable and balanced If the Vehicle is not stable and balanced it c...

Page 50: ... button for a second or two This moves the Platforms off the engaged Safety Lock 3 Press and hold Safety Lock Release then press and hold Lower If you do not press and hold the Safety Lock Release the Lift will engage on the next Safety Lock WARNING Always verify both Safety Locks disengage when the Safety Lock Release button is pressed If one of the Safety Locks inadvertently engages on descent t...

Page 51: ...f 1 200 lb 544 kg never exceed this weight on one Lift Arm You position the Pads by sliding the Lift Arms along the outside edge of the Platform Each Lift Arm can be fitted with either a Short Pad or a Tall Pad Adapter Base combination all of which come with the Lift Arm Kit Important If you are going to be raising Vehicles with body on frame construction compared to unibody construction BendPak r...

Page 52: ...ly worn take the Lift out of service until they are replaced Do not use your Lift if the Safety Locks are damaged or excessively worn Weekly Check all controls to make sure they are functioning normally Weekly Check all labels on the unit Replace them if they are illegible or missing Monthly Lubricate the grease fittings We recommend using white lithium grease or similar Monthly Check the Power Un...

Page 53: ... III Dexron VI Mercon V Mercon LV Shell Tellus S4 S3 S2 or comparable Platforms make odd noises when in use Lubricate hinge points using white lithium grease Lubricate the Platforms where the Slide Blocks travel using White Lithium Grease Platforms are slowly lowering on their own Make sure both Platforms are on Safety Locks if not Hydraulic Fluid is being pushed back into the reservoir lowering t...

Page 54: ...ne 2022 Wiring Diagrams WARNING All electrical work must be performed by a licensed certified Electrician in accordance with all applicable local and national electrical codes Damage caused by improper electrical installation may void your warranty 5585442 ...

Page 55: ...Rev B June 2022 WARNING All electrical work must be performed by a licensed certified Electrician in accordance with all applicable local and national electrical codes Damage caused by improper electrical installation may void your warranty 5585022 ...

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