PIT BOSS
Users Manual
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Raise / Lower Machine (continued)
To avoid personal injury or damage to equipment
before operating the machine, make sure:
Persons and objects are clear of machine.
Hoses and other objects are free of the lift legs
Oil spills must be cleaned up immediately to
prevent slipping. Hoses on the floor can create a
tripping hazard.
Loading / Unloading Machine
DO NOT run over air hoses or hydraulic lines when
loading or unloading vehicles.
DO NOT exceed the machine’s 8500 lbs. (3850 kg)
lifting capacity.
Shop Hopper
To avoid injury, always use an assistant when
lifting and positioning anchoring crossbars.
When making heavy pulls, tie the anchoring bases
back to the deck using a chain and turnbuckle
assist.
Keep loads centered.
Always have assistance when moving shop
hopper.
Avoid sloped surfaces whenever possible.
If a sloped surface must be crossed, use extreme
caution and always roll straight up and down the
slope, NEVER sideways to it.
Always apply wheel brakes when parked.
During docking, entire perimeter of Shop-Hopper is
a potential pinch point. Take care when raising and
lowering the deck to load and unload the Shop
Hopper.
Chain
The 3/8” tower chain is proof tested to 20,000 lbs.
(90kN).
To avoid personal injury or damage to property, DO
NOT:
•
Heat chain or hook while repairing vehicle.
600
8
F (316
8
C) of heat on chain will weaken
it.
•
Tip load chain hook
•
Pull with twisted chain links
Hydraulics
Keep pump away from excessive heat or flames.
The surrounding temperature should not exceed
122
°
F (50
8
C).
Always release hydraulic pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic hoses.
If pump fails to shut off, disconnect air supply and
contact an authorized Chief Automotive
Technologies service representative.
All components must be replaced with Chief
Automotive Technologies authorized replacement
parts.
Improper handling and/or modification of parts is
forbidden and may cause a hazardous situation for
the user. Such action immediately voids the
warranty and releases the manufacturer from all
liability.
Keep pump in upright position. DO NOT lay pump
on its side.
Fill pump reservoir with all cylinders. (see
maintenance section).
DO NOT overfill pump reservoir.
Operational Capacity
Qualified service personnel must check operational
capacity of the PIT BOSS lift prior to its initial use
and at intervals of no more than one year. Contact
your authorized Chief Automotive Technologies
representative for inspection.
Optional Steps / Ladders
Use only approved steps and ladders when
working on or around this equipment.
