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FP14KC-X 

JAN 2023

 

6. Troubleshooting 

Common lift issues may be encountered over time.  Please see probable causes & possible solutions covered 
in the paragraphs below.  If the troubleshooting guide does not provide assistance to resolve the lift issue(s), 
please contact the distributor / manufacturer for help. We will help you solve the problem as soon as possible. 

 

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Motor Does Not Operate: 

1.  Breaker or fuse blown

…………(Contact Electrician)  

2.  Faulty wiring connections

……..(Contact Electrician)  

3.  Defective start / up button

…….(Contact Electrician) 

 

WARNING!!

 

Failure to properly relieve pressure in the following steps can cause injury to personnel.

  

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Motor Functions but Lift Will Not Rise: 

1.  Power Unit is not priming correctly

……..(See Power Unit Prime Procedure on next page.) 

2.  A piece of trash is under release 

‘down’ valve…..(Push lowering handle down, while pushing the start / 

up button at the same time. Hold for 10-15 seconds. This should flush debris from release valve.) 

3.  Motor spins backwards

…..(Carefully remove the check valve cover and clean check ball, spring & seat.)  

4.  Oil level too low

….(Oil level should be at the MAX fill line located on the reservoir tank when lift is fully 

lowered.)  

NOTE: Ensure to fully lower lift to relieve all hydraulic pressure before adding add oil.

 

 

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Oil Blows out Breather of Power Unit: 

1.  Oil reservoir tank overfilled

…(Relieve all pressure and siphon out hydraulic fluid until at a proper level.) 

2.  Lift lowered too quickly while under a heavy load

….(Lower the lift slowly under heavy loads.) 

 

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Motor Hums and Will Not Run: 

1.  Lift overloaded

…..(Remove excessive weight from lift.) 

 

WARNING!!

 

The voltages used in the lift can cause death or injury.  In the following steps, make sure 

that a qualified electrician is used to perform maintenance. 

 

2.  Faulty wiring

………… (Contact Electrician) 

3.  Bad capacitor

……….. (Contact Electrician) 

4.  Low voltage

…………..(Contact Electrician) 

 

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Lift Jerks Going Up and Down: 

1.  If the lift jerks while going up and down, it is usually a sign of air in the hydraulic system

…..(Raise lift all 

the way to top and return to floor. Repeat 4-6 times, ensuring not overheat power unit.) 

 

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Oil Leaks: 

1.  Power Unit: if the power unit leaks hydraulic oil around the tank-mount flange, check the oil level in the 

tank. The level should be two inches below the flange of the tank when the lift is fully lowered. 

2.  Cylinder / Piston Rod: the rod seal of the cylinder is defective. Rebuild or replace the cylinder. 
3.  Cylinder / Vent: the piston seal of the cylinder is out. Rebuild or replace the cylinder. 

 

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Lift makes Excessive Noise / Vibrates: 

1.  Cross beam ends are rubbing the columns

……..(Re-adjustment needed.) 

2.  Cylinder too tight

……..(load lift half capacity and cycle up and down a few times to break in seals.) 

3.  Possible excessive wear to cable sheaves and shafts

…..(Replace as required.) 

Содержание FP14KC-X

Страница 1: ...hicle Lift 14 000 lb Capacity Installation Operation Manual IMPORTANT READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS LIFT WHEN DONE WITH INSTALLATION BE SURE TO RETURN DOC...

Страница 2: ...lation Instructions Pages 9 21 Lift Location Runway Crossbeam Post Crossbeam Anchoring Posts Power Unit Control Bracket Hydraulic Hose Airline Power Unit Electrical Connection Cycle Testing Bleeding H...

Страница 3: ...ould not wear loose clothes to avoid being clamped by any moving part when the machine is descending or rising Area around the lift must be kept clean to help avoid accidents and possible lift malfunc...

Страница 4: ...on Lift Description The iDEAL FP14KC X 14 000 lb Four Post Commercial Service Lift is a high performance closed front cable pull vehicle lift designed for Cars SUVs Vans Trucks The FP14KC X Service Li...

Страница 5: ...5 FP14KC X JAN 2023 Lift Layout Fig 1...

Страница 6: ...r trailer The four post lift package alone weighs close to 2 700 pounds not including any kits or optional accessories that may be included Un banding the Lift The steel bands which secure the lift pa...

Страница 7: ...where the lift is to be installed and check for cracked or defective concrete This lift must be installed on a solid level concrete floor with no more than 2 degrees of slope A level floor is suggeste...

Страница 8: ...anchors typically 2 to 3 weeks Anchoring Tips 1 Use a concrete hammer drill with a carbide tip solid drill bit the same diameter as the anchor 3 4 775 to 787 inches diameter Do not use excessively wor...

Страница 9: ...e adequate clearance around the lift s outer perimeter for safety clearance as shown in Fig 3 Ensure concrete floor is level meets Foundation Anchoring Requirements on Page 8 NOTE The Main Side Power...

Страница 10: ...ay making sure the hydraulic hose connection is positioned to the front of bay Fig 4 Fig 4 2 Pull cable ends air tubing and hydraulic lines out from the ends of the Main Side Runway for assembly Ensur...

Страница 11: ...aside for reassembly in the follwing steps Fig 6 6 Slide the cables from the ends of power side runway and route the cables though the crossbeams referring to the routing diagram in Fig 7 Fig 7 CAUTI...

Страница 12: ...s and the holes in the front wheel stops Secure runway wheel stop to the crossbeam using four M12 x 40mm hex flange bolts Fig 9 Fig 9 9 Bolt the rear of runways onto the rear crossbeam by aligning the...

Страница 13: ...inserted through the outer top plate hole for each Post 4 Carefully position each Post to be centered around the Crossbeam ends while still allowing the Nylon Slider bolt holes to stay exposed Bolt S...

Страница 14: ...the Slack Cable Roller 7 Locate the Plastic Crossbeam Covers and mount to the top of each Crossbeam ends using the Plastic Insert Screws Fig 14 8 Re install Cable Guide Tabs to the underside of each...

Страница 15: ...are damaged or if the lift will need to be relocated 3 After drilling remove dust thoroughly from each hole using compressed air and or wire brush Make certain that the column remains aligned with the...

Страница 16: ...t Fig 20 Fig 21 2 Mount Control Bracket to the backside of the Main Side Post Bracket s left side while using the same M8 x 25mm Bolts M8 Washers Hex Nuts to mount the Power Unit Fig 20 Ensure to tigh...

Страница 17: ...h Corrugated Flex Tubing already attached Gently pull hose slack through the Flex Tubing Figs 23 24 Fig 23 Fig 24 4 Install 90 degree Power Unit Fitting to HP Port on left side of Power Unit shown in...

Страница 18: ...rt A Figs 27 A B Fig 27 8 Connect D6 Airline to the Outlet Valve Port P and route through Flex Tubing to connect to T Fitting Connect airlines to each end of T Fitting then connect to Y Fittings in Cr...

Страница 19: ...220VAC electrical supply to Power unit and connect shop air to Quick Disconnect Air Fitting on Control Bracket Ensure shop air supply to Air Fitting is between 90 115 PSI for proper Latch operation F...

Страница 20: ...to the outside of the Runway Pivot Tubes Fig 31 Cable Leveling Adjustment 2 Adjust cable s with lift fully lowered and with Crossbeams touching Base Plates Loosen top jam nut and tighten nut on cable...

Страница 21: ...tment nuts on cable end or latch bar stud always leave at least two threads showing between top nut and stud end Be sure all four corners have passed the locking latch bar slot before lowering lift on...

Страница 22: ...capacity Never allow unauthorized persons to operate lift Thoroughly train new persons employees in the use operation and care of lift Prohibit unauthorized persons from being in shop area while lift...

Страница 23: ...t the latches set tight in a lock position Never work under a lift that is not in the locked position at all four corners of lift WARNING Always have the Lift in the Locked Position before going under...

Страница 24: ...her of Power Unit 1 Oil reservoir tank overfilled Relieve all pressure and siphon out hydraulic fluid until at a proper level 2 Lift lowered too quickly while under a heavy load Lower the lift slowly...

Страница 25: ...1 Locate the check valve the flush plug to the left of the lowering valve Step 2 Using an Allen wrench and shop towel with shop towel in place to catch fluid loosen the check valve plug 2 turns to al...

Страница 26: ...sually while in operation Check safety latches for free movement and full engagement with latch rack Check hydraulic connections and hoses for leakages Check cables anchoring connections for cracks an...

Страница 27: ...27 FP14KC X JAN 2023 Exploded Views Structure...

Страница 28: ...28 FP14KC X JAN 2023...

Страница 29: ...29 FP14KC X JAN 2023...

Страница 30: ...021 TT 8861 200 01 HJ Latch Rack 4 22 FP14KCX 022 GB95 1985 D8 Flat Washer D8 4 23 FP14KCX 023 GB70 1 2000 M8 12 Screw M8 x 12mm 4 24 FP14KCX 024 TT 8861 100 01B HJ Slack Cable Latch LH 4 25 FP14KCX 0...

Страница 31: ...072 GB70 2 2000 M10X25 Screw M10 x 25mm 4 73 FP14KCX 073 TT 8861 300 09 Rubber Grommet Runway 2 74 FP14KCX 074 GB T91 2000 5X40 Split Pin 5mm x 40mm 1 75 FP14KCX 075 8045 401G Cylinder Connector 1 76...

Страница 32: ...32 FP14KC X JAN 2023 Exploded View Power Unit PU 220V FP14KCX...

Страница 33: ...200 E00 Reservoir Fill Cap 1 19 PU 220V FP14KCX 019 5901 01120 355 O Ring D112 x 3 55mm 1 20 PU 220V FP14KCX 020 5105 08080 000 Hex Socket Bolt M8 x 80mm 2 21 PU 220V FP14KCX 021 BZ01 00001 100 Return...

Страница 34: ...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 Timely notif...

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