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FPA12144 (Alignment) / FPF12144 (Service)

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MAY 2012 REV.- 6-2616

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Page 1: ...4 POST MODEL MODEL FPA12144 Alignment FPF12144 Service 12000 LB READ and SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL MAY 2012 REV 6 2616 ...

Page 2: ...ements for Operation Inspection and Maintenance Appendix G Planned Maintenance Log and the Employer shall ensure that the lift maintenance personnel are qualified and that they are adequately trained in the maintenance of the lift 4 The Owner Employer shall maintain the periodic inspection and maintenance records recommended by the lift manufacturer s instructions or ANSI ALI ALOIM 2008 American N...

Page 3: ...raised or lowered 12 Never raise vehicle with passengers inside 13 Always stand clear of lift when raising or lowering and observe Pinch points warning 14 Before lowering the lift check area for any obstructions 15 Never attempt to overload the lift The manufacturer s rated capacity is shown on the identification label on the power side column 16 Do not override the operating controls or safety me...

Page 4: ... LEVELING LIFT TO FLOOR 19 7 9 2 DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE 19 7 9 3 LEVELING PROCEDURE SAFETY LADDERS 20 7 10 APPROACH RAMPS WHEELSTOPS PULLEY COVERS 21 7 11 ANCHOR INSTALLATION 21 7 12 SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 23 7 13 FINAL CHECK OF ASSEMBLED LIFT 24 7 14 OPERATION TEST WITH VEHICLE 25 8 0 RECOMMENDED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 25 8 1 LUBRICATION SPECS 25 8 2 WIRE ROPES 27 8 2 1 WIRE ROPE ...

Page 5: ...RONT WHEEL STOPS 32 8 13 FRONT AND REAR STEER PLATES 32 8 13 1 VISUAL INSPECTION 32 8 13 2 CLEAN REAR SLIP PLATES AND FRONT TURN TABLES 32 8 13 3 MAINTENANCE OF REAR STEER PLATES 32 8 13 4 MAINTENANCE OF REAR STEER PLATES IF EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC BEARING CAGE 32 8 13 5 ANTI SKID COATING ON REAR STEER PLATES 32 8 14 ROLLING AIR JACKS 33 8 15 ENTIRE LIFT 33 9 0 LIFT ASSEMBLY 34 10 0 HYDRAULIC AND AI...

Page 6: ...shipping straps BAR 4 long 4 WORK STANDS set up STANDARD SOCKETS AND WRENCHES IMPORTANT It is the user s responsibility to provide a satisfactory installation area for the lift Lifts should only be installed on level concrete floors with a minimum thickness of five 5 inches or 130 mm Concrete must have a minimum strength of 4000 psi or 30 MPa and should be aged thirty 30 days prior to installation...

Page 7: ...release locks and sheaves 1 Rear Crossmember Assembly with air cylinder release locks and sheaves Accessory Box Components Box 1 Contents 1 Power Post with safety ladder 3 Post with safety ladder Box 2 Contents 1 Power Pa1ck Assembly complete with Flow Control 2 Approach Ramps 7 Sheave Assemblies 1 Set of Cables set contains 4 cables with nuts and spacers 7 Sheave Spacers different sizes 2 Front W...

Page 8: ...8 of 44 6 0 GENERAL LIFT SPECIFICATIONS Figure 1 ...

Page 9: ... lift NOTE In determining lift area check for the following Ease of driving a vehicle on and off the lift Overhead obstructions low ceiling height overhead doors overhead heaters etc Floor obstructions uneven floor in lift area floor drains work benches electrical in floor etc An outline matching the dimensions listed below will need to be marked on the floor Refer to Figure 2 for outline dimensio...

Page 10: ...ks have approach ramp brackets to install the drive on approach ramps The work steps attached to the turn plate pocket cutouts will face towards the front outside of the lift Position decks on work stands NOTE To determine the front and rear crossmember assembly see Figure 3 and check the following The front crossmember assembly will have two 2 small openings for the cable routing The openings wil...

Page 11: ...11 of 44 7 2 FRONT AND REAR CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY Figure 3 CABLE AND ROUTING IN CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY TYPICAL Figure 4 ...

Page 12: ...12 of 44 7 3 SHEAVE INSTALLATION Figure 5 ...

Page 13: ...SHING IS PTFE SELF LUBRICATING THE ADDITION OF LUBRICANT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE FIBRE BUSHING Before beginning cable routing refer to Figure 4 Cable and Routing Diagram Begin routing cable 4 part 2 0646 from the right side of the front crossmember assembly using the non threaded end of the cable as described in Figure 4 and out through the opening under the front of the right deck CHECK FOR ...

Page 14: ...bed in figure 4 and out through the crossmember assembly to the opening under the rear of the left deck Route cable 1 Part 2 0643 from the left side of the front crossmember assembly using the non threaded end of the cable as described in figure 4 and out through the crossmember assembly to the opening under the front of the left deck Install the sheave into the front of the left deck as shown in ...

Page 15: ...racket on the front face of the left front post using four 4 5 16 18UNC 1 LG hex head bolts and four 5 16 lockwashers Refer to Figure 7 NOTE WHEN WORKING WITH HYDRAULIC LINES AND VALVES IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP ALL COMPONENTS CLEAN AND FREE OF DIRT POWER PACK DETAILS Figure 7 ...

Page 16: ...THE TAPE Connect 3 8 JIC M end of the flexible hydraulic hose to the fitting at the cylinder DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Install flow control assembly Attach the other end 3 8 JIC F of the flexible hydraulic hose to the adapter fitting on the power pack 3 8 JIC M NOTE THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER IS NOT EMPTY NOTE THE PLASTIC PLUG ON THE POWER PACK IS NOT USED THERE IS NO HYDRAULIC PRESSURE NOTE THE CYLINDER RO...

Page 17: ...SED FOR THE AIR CYLINDER LOCKS AND THE 3 8 POLYTUBE WILL BE USED FOR THE AIR OUTLETS TO THE JACKING BEAMS CAUTION DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN CONNECTORS Connect all of the 1 4 polytubes which have been previously installed coming out of the black plastic piping at the left front crossmember assembly to the cross and tee pushlock fittings at the front and rear of the left deck See Hydraulic Air diagram Pag...

Page 18: ...on 10 Install one 5 16 x long hex head bolt with one 5 16 lock washer and one 5 16 flat washer into the top mounting hole location on the crossmember but do not tighten Leave at least 3 16 space between the lock washer and the crossmember Insert the bracket assembly inside the post and slide up into place between the post and the crossmember so that the bolt and washers slide into the upper slot I...

Page 19: ...p of each of the four 4 posts Tighten the two 2 7 8 14 UNF hex nuts on each cable at the top of each post Raise the lift to check operation Lower lift by depressing the air valve while pulling down on the release lever of the power pack Remove hand from air valve and allow the lift to hang on the cables Use a four 4 foot level Level and square all four posts Begin leveling the highest post POST LE...

Page 20: ...e lift up make sure all locks engage at the same time making one noise If the safeties are off slightly gently bump the up button until you hear the first safety lock engage Determine at which post the safety engaged adjust each of the other safety racks until you hear the safety engage Recheck to make certain that the safeties are engaging together 3 To do this loosen the 3 8 16 UNC 1 lg hex bolt...

Page 21: ...sheave covers over the sheaves in the crossmember assembly 4 Cycle the lift several times to check proper operation of the cables safety lock air locks etc STOP IMMEDIATELY IF THE LIFT IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY Adjust and recheck for proper operation 7 11 ANCHOR INSTALLATION The 1 2 4 1 2 lg wedge anchor bolts supplied allow for the thickness of the base plates plus a maximum of 3 4 of shim stock ...

Page 22: ...necessary NOTE IN CASES WHERE THE FLOOR IS EXTREMELY OUT OF LEVEL THE MECHANICAL SAFETIES MAY NOT ENGAGE ON THE SAME LOCK NOTE THE 1 2 4 LG WEDGE ANCHOR BOLTS SUPPLIED MUST HAVE A MINIMUM EMBEDMENT OF 2 INTO CONCRETE FLOOR NOTE IN CASES WHERE THE FLOOR IS EXTREMELY OUT OF LEVEL THE MECHANICAL SAFETIES MAY NOT ENGAGE ON THE SAME LOCK ...

Page 23: ...me time 4 Only trained and authorized personnel should operate the lift Do not allow customers or bystanders to operate the lift or be in the lift area 5 Caution never work under the lift unless the mechanical safety locks are engaged 6 Before driving vehicle on make sure lift is in the fully down position 7 Before removing the vehicle from the lift make sure the lift is in the fully down position...

Page 24: ...et are installed ____ 10 Check jam nuts on cables and safety ladders are tightened ____ 11 Ensure cable flange clamp is installed correctly and tighten ____ 12 Ensure cylinder shaft Jam Nuts are installed as per instructions ____ 13 Ensure wheelstops are installed ____ 14 Ensure wheel chocks are provided ____ 15 Operate lift to full stroke then lower to ground while checking ____ for proper functi...

Page 25: ... 8 1 LUBRICATION SPECS Where hydraulic oil is required ISO 32 10W non detergent hydraulic oil Where grease is required multi purpose lithium grease Where multipurpose lube is required multi purpose SAE 30 lubricating oil Where pneumatic oil is required Snap On air motor oil IM1PT Where cable lube is required 2001 MONOLEC wire rope lubricant or equivalent If you are not completely familiar with aut...

Page 26: ...Cable Devices 8 6 Latch Plates Ladders 8 6 Air Filter Regulator Lubricator 8 7 Approach Ramps Chocks Wheel Stops 8 12 Anchor Bolts 8 11 2 Turn Tables and Rear Slip Plates 8 13 1 8 13 2 8 13 3 8 13 5 Bearing Cage Rear Slip Plates 8 13 1 8 13 2 8 13 4 8 13 5 Edges of Cable Flange Slots 8 2 6 Runways 8 10 1 Columns 8 11 1 Air cylinders Lines Fittings 8 7 Hydraulic Power Pack Hose Fittings 8 8 8 8 Hyd...

Page 27: ...iable performance of your lift Cables are expendable items and should be replaced as a set 8 2 1 WIRE ROPE CONDITIONS GUIDE Typical good cable Figure 15 Rust on sheave stack and ropes Corrugated sheave groove Cable with necking Broken wires Excessive wear of wires ...

Page 28: ...djustment threads The wire rope must be removed from service if one or more of the following criteria are met 1 More than six randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay or 6 d length 2 More than three broken wires in one strand in one rope lay or 6 d length 3 Three or more broken wires at rope terminations 4 One outer wire broken at the point of contact with the core of the rope which has w...

Page 29: ...SPECTION OF SHEAVES Check sheaves and replace if cracks or other damage are found Visually inspect alignment of sheaves Misalignment of sheaves indicates excessive wear Remove inspect and if needed replace sheave and pin 8 4 2 MEASURE SHEAVE WEAR Inspect sheaves in cross members with lift in lowered position and resting on safety latches Place safety stands under front and rear cross members Stop ...

Page 30: ...POWER hydraulic hos in power pac t more than place immed S by a Hex He oose or miss tely TY LATCHE ch operation hes move as up with slots Watch for bro ers if lift is no perly Stop u served TY MECHA able break le follows d parts Wat y seated in th ety lever W y roller Che cable break s ntered within the safety la eak safety le if required LINES VA tor in supply p filter bowl lied water se e valve ...

Page 31: ...operty damage and or personal injury 8 10 RUNWAYS 8 10 1 CHECK RUNWAYS Check level of runways on the floor on the locks and on the cables Refer to Section 6 10 Adjust as required Check runways for damage or abnormal deformation If such conditions exist contact Snap on Equipment Technical Support 8 10 2 INSPECT JACK BEAM TRACKS Inspect rolling jack oil drain pan tracks for cleanliness corrosion exc...

Page 32: ...s for excessive wear or deformation Replace if needed 8 13 4 MAINTENANCE OF REAR STEER PLATES IF EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC BEARING CAGE Remove top Slip Plate covers by first removing the four 4 shoulder bolts on each cover Remove polyethylene bearing cages insuring that all the Delrin bearings remain in the cages Additional Delrin bearings may be purchased if required Clean runway surface and touch up...

Page 33: ...kept free of corrosive agents solvents and road salts If such agents are spilled or splashed on any lift component immediately rinse thoroughly with water and wipe down with a clean rag Lubricate again wire rope as shown at 8 2 4 Check general operation of lift Observe any structural noise imbalance binding or other malfunctions Failure to keep the lift free of corrosive agents and solvents will l...

Page 34: ...34 of 44 9 0 LIFT ASSEMBLY ...

Page 35: ...32 LOCKWASHER 1 4 I D 6 0056 18 16 HEX HD BOLT 1 4 20UNC X 3 4 LG 6 0178 19 4 RETAINING BAR 2 1391 20 8 FLAT WASHER 13 32 I D X 2 O D 6 0426 21 8 SHOULDER BOLT 3 8 DIA X 5 8 LG 6 0069 22 2 REAR SLIP PLATE 3 0197 23 2 BEARING CAGE 3 0196 24 1 SET BALL BEARING 6 0829 26 11 SHEAVE ASSEMBLY 2 0557 27 21 NYLON THRUST WASHER 1 0757 28 1 REAR CROSSMEMBER WELDMENT 4 0188 29 4 LOCKING PIN ASSEMBLY 2 0637 3...

Page 36: ... SAFETY LOCK WLDMT LS 2 0567 2 SAFETY LOCK WLDMT RS 2 1475 56 8 PLASTIC BRACKET 1 0775 57 8 PLASTIC GUIDE 1 0776 58 8 HEX NUT 5 8 11UNC GR 8 6 0036 59 2 SHEAVE SPACER 1 3 4 LG 1 0799 60 8 SET SCREW 1 2 13UNC X 1 LG GR 8 6 0726 61 2 SHEAVE SPACER 2 LG 1 0943 62 16 FLAT WASHER ID x OD PLATED 2 0060 63 1 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 4 0393 71 2 HEX NUT 1 14UNF 2A GR 8 6 0664 72 1 CABLE FLANGE 2 0561 73 1 CLAMP...

Page 37: ...10 0 HYDRAULIC AND A AIR KITS AS 37 of 44 SSEMBLY ...

Page 38: ...PH 60HZ 6 1936 13 1 HYD HOSE ASS Y 3 8 SWIVELx3 8 JIC M 147 LG 6 0715 14 3 CABLE TIE 6 0731 15 1 AIR VALVE FILTER ASS Y 2 1394 16 2 ADAPTER 3 8 NPT M X 3 8 JIC F SWIVEL 6 0797 17 1 FLOW CONTROL 6 1937 18 1 3 WAY AIR VALVE 6 1775 19 1 90 ELBOW 1 4 NPT M X 3 8 NPT F 6 0796 20 1 ADAPTER 1 4 POLY TUBE X 1 8 NPT 6 0708 21 1 AIR VALVE PUSHBUTTON KIT 6 1777 22 1 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY 6 0772 1 AIR FILTER EL...

Page 39: ...11 0 CABLE RO OUTING DIAGRAM 39 of 44 ...

Page 40: ... LEFT FRONT 2 0643 2 1 CABLE ASSEMBLY 151 LG LEFT REAR 2 0644 3 1 CABLE ASSEMBLY 203 LG RIGHT REAR 2 0645 4 1 CABLE ASSEMBLY 367 LG RIGHT FRONT 2 0646 5 8 HEX NUT 7 8 14UNF GR 5 6 0724 6 4 CABLE SPACER 2 LG 1 0800 7 4 FLAT WASHER 7 8 I D 6 0725 8 4 CABLE SPACER 1 LG 1 0801 ...

Page 41: ...TY DESCRIPTION PART 1 8 SAFETY RETAINER BRACKET 2 2589 2 8 SAFETY RETAINER PAD 1 1674 3 8 SHCS 3 8 NC x 1 LG 6 2048 4 16 FLAT WASHER 10 6 0816 5 16 SCREW SELF TAPPING 10 x LG 6 0297 6 8 LOCK WASHER 3 8 6 0058 7 8 HEX NUT 3 8 16 UNC GR5 PL 6 0034 ...

Page 42: ...13 0 POWER P PACK 6 1 1936 AB 1 42 of 44 1400 208 2 230V 1PH 60HZ ...

Page 43: ...6 18 2 BOLT 5 16 24 x 3 00 TORX G8 6 1090 19 1 COUPLING SAE 9T 20 40 1 260 6 0774 20 1 PLUMBING PLUG 9 16 SAE 6 2157 21 1 SEAL SHAFT 0 500 x 1 00 x 0 25 6 2158 22 1 WASHER 0 338 x 0 625 x 0 060 STEEL 6 2159 24 1 PLUMBING PLUG 3 8 NPT 6 2161 25 1 PLUMBING MAGNET 6 2162 27 2 SCREW TAPTITE M6 x 1 0 12MM TORX 6 2164 28 1 COVER ASSY SUCTION 6 2165 29 1 PLUMBING CLAMP HOSE ADJ INLET 6 2166 30 1 BOLT 5 1...

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