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July 2018 

 

TP10KAC-DX 

Two Post Clear Floor  

‘Bi-Symmetric’ Automotive Lift 

10,000 lb. Capacity 

(2,500 lbs. Max Capacity per Arm) 

Installation & Operation Manual

 

 

IMPORTANT!! 

READ MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING, 

SERVICING OR MAINTAINING LIFT

 

Summary of Contents for TP10KAC-DX

Page 1: ...Two Post Clear Floor Bi Symmetric Automotive Lift 10 000 lb Capacity 2 500 lbs Max Capacity per Arm Installation Operation Manual IMPORTANT READ MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OPERATING SERVICING...

Page 2: ...E INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 28 EXPLODED VIEWS PARTS LISTS PAGE 31 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PAGE 35 WARRANTY POLICY PAGE 36 PREFACE Prior to the operation of your lift make sure that you have read the instruction...

Page 3: ...facturer s instructions or ANSI ALI ALOIM 2008 R2013 American National Standard for Automotive Lifts Safety Requirements for Operation Inspection and Maintenance and the Employer shall ensure that the...

Page 4: ...s very important Only trained technicians should position the vehicle on the lift Never allow anyone to stand in the path of the vehicle as it is being positioned and never raise vehicle with passenge...

Page 5: ...s supplied with this lift and replace them if they are illegible or missing WARNING Failure by purchaser to provide the recommended mounting surface could result in unsatisfactory lift performance pro...

Page 6: ...P10KAC DX July 2018 SAFETY DECALS These Decals Must Be Applied to Lift NOTE SOME IMAGES IN THIS MANUAL ARE GENERIC AND MAY NOT RESEMBLE THE LIFT YOU HAVE PURCHASED REFERENCE AUTOMOTIVE LIFT INSTITUTE...

Page 7: ...as a minimum ceiling height requirement as described in the Installation Instructions section of this manual 6 It is recommended that the lift to be located 10 12 from the nearest obstruction in front...

Page 8: ...ical lifting configurations The TP10KC DX 2 post hydraulic lift consists of a fixed structural unit Crossbeam and Columns the mobile units Carriages and Lift Arms and the Hydraulic Power System and Sa...

Page 9: ...igs 1 2 Elevation Floor Layout Fig 1 Elevation View POWER UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT WITH INTERFERECE BETWEEN THE POWER UNIT AND SHORT SWING ARM THUS CAUS...

Page 10: ...10 TP10KAC DX July 2018 Bi Symmetric Asymmetric Symmetric Configurations Fig 2 Floor Layout NOTE Power Unit must be mounted on Passenger Side beside the long rear Swing Arm...

Page 11: ...full size base shim plates should be used Torque anchors to 110 ft lbs Shim thickness MUST NOT exceed 1 2 when using the 5 1 2 long anchors provided with the lift 5 If anchors do not tighten to 110 f...

Page 12: ...nut and B94 12 1977 washer contact base 2 3 Tools Equipment Required 12 quarts of Non Detergent Non Foaming Hydraulic Oil SAE 10 AW 32 or equivalent Chalk line and 12 Tape Measure Concrete hammer dri...

Page 13: ...ck edge of the column bases D Snap chalk lines parallel to the lift s centerline spaced 68 7 8 to the left and 68 7 8 to the right These lines represent the APPROXIMATE outside edges of the column bas...

Page 14: ...THE PASSENGER SIDE OR RIGHT SIDE WITH THE VEHICLE HEADED FORWARD THE DISTANCE BETWEEN COLUMN S BACK EDGE TO WALL SHOULD BE AT LEAST 2 FEET FOR SAFETY B Using the column base as a template drill the a...

Page 15: ...as shown in figs 6a 6b 6c B Slide end of padded bar without a mounting hole through the slot in the overhead switch assembly Connect the padded bar to the inside hole in the overhead beam using a spac...

Page 16: ...ng Off Side Column A Using a level check the alignment and plumbness of the entire structure Plumb the off side column both side to side and front to back B The base of the column may vary from the pr...

Page 17: ...OT TIGHTEN CABLES AT THIS TIME C After equalizations cables are routed and connected to carriages take out the slack in both cables by turning down the nuts on top of each carriage top Use vise grips...

Page 18: ...em When tightening connections with flared JIC fittings always follow the following tightening instructions Failure to follow the below instructions may result in cracked fitting and or leaks Use the...

Page 19: ...g out any slack between the cylinder fitting ports and the cylinder mounts Secure hoses to main side cylinder with wire tie around the T Fitting and the cylinder The T Fitting should be positioned to...

Page 20: ...the blue Return Line to the 90 degree air fitting on side of valve block as shown in Fig 10 C Connect the hydraulic hose to the 90 degree fitting on side of valve block as shown in Fig 10 Fig 10 13 L...

Page 21: ...olumns Fig 11c Fig 11c C Route and adjust the cable tension so that when the handle is pressed down both latches will be released D Install covers for both latch devices on Off Side Main Side columns...

Page 22: ...stall the swing arms to the carriages using the pins as shown in Fig 13a b Secure pin to carriage with clip at bottom of pin Suggestion Position Long Arms to rear or drive in end of the lift with Shor...

Page 23: ...erhead Limit Switch A Have a certified electrician make the electrical connection from power supply to the power unit Use separate circuit for each power unit as shown below in Fig 15 B Have a certifi...

Page 24: ...OT be capable of being pulled down Prior to lowering the carriages always raise up enough to free the latches then pull down the latch release handle to unlock the carriages to lower Ensure both latch...

Page 25: ...Swing arms to drive thru position 3 1 2 Vehicle Positioning a Positioning the vehicle between columns b Adjust lift arms so that the vehicle is positioned with the center of gravity between the pads M...

Page 26: ...n secure contact with frame at vehicle manufacturers recommended lift point Vehicle is stable on lift The overhead switch bar will contact the highest point on the vehicle 3 1 5 While Using Lift a Avo...

Page 27: ...th your lift Consider center of gravity contents of vehicle and weight shifting before operating Make sure the vehicle is neither front nor rear heavy If the specific vehicle lift points are not ident...

Page 28: ...heck the hydraulic fluid level If necessary add oil as described in the Installation Instruction section of this manual v Check carriage latch synching Latches should click at the same time If necessa...

Page 29: ...out of the rope structure and protrudes or loops out from the rope structure Heavy rusting corrosion or pitting A light surface corrosion on outer wires is normal Wear or scraping of one third 1 3 of...

Page 30: ...R REMOVE HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS OR FITTINGS UNDER PRESSURE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR If it is crucial for reasons of safety that the vehicle be lowered please DO NOT attempt to do so on your...

Page 31: ...31 TP10KAC DX July 2018 5 Exploded View Parts List...

Page 32: ...0004 000 Spring 1 D35 x D2 5 2 21 1 TP10KAC DX 021 1 SJ12 00001 000 Latch Shaft A D25 x 92mm 2 22 TP11KC DX 022 5202 00014 000 Nut M14 12 23 TP11KC DX 023 5302 00014 000 Washer D14 28 24 TP11KC DX 024...

Page 33: ...using Limit Switch 1 71 1 TP11KC DX 071 1 SJ01 00012 ETL Limit Switch 1 72 TP11KC DX 072 SJ03 00033 000 Bolt M10 x 25mm 4 73 TP11KC DX 073 SJ03 00018 001 Rubber Door Guard 2 74 TP11KC DX 074 SJ12 0900...

Page 34: ...1KC DX 092 SJ03 07000 000 RH Front Arm 1 93 TP11KC DX 093 SJ03 08000 000 Front Arm Slider Middle 2 94 TP10KAC DX 094 SJ01 00021 000 Swing Arm Pin 4 95 TP11KC DX 095 5304 00014 000 Circlip D14 4 96 TP1...

Page 35: ...ift D Problem Lift slowly settles down Possible cause Solution 1 Debris in check valve seat 2 Debris in lowering valve seat 3 External oil leaks 1 Clean check valve 2 Clean lowering valve 3 Repair ext...

Page 36: ...age is not considered a warranty issue and therefore must be noted for any potential recovery with the shipping company The customer is required to notify Tuxedo of any missing parts within 72 hours T...

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