S-SERIES PRIVATE USE SERVICE MANUAL
INSTALLATION
SEPTEMBER 2020
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LIFT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
The lift mounting is a very important step. Improper mounting or fastening of baseplate can adversely affect lift
performance. Although fastening details may vary from one vehicle to the next, these general principles apply:
CAUTION!
Lift must be installed on flat and level floor. Use a right angle to ensure baseplate
is level with the floor. If baseplate is warped more than 1/4”, the vertical arms will
not be parallel. Additional shims may be used to keep baseplate level.
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Be sure to install lift on flat and level floor. Use a right angle to ensure baseplate is level with the floor. If
baseplate is warped more than 1/16”, shim as required.
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Be certain baseplate is flush against vehicle floor.
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Before drilling, verify that lift position does not interfere with closing of vehicle doors or operation of passenger
seats.
CAUTION!
Before drilling holes, verify that underlying wires and tubing will not be damaged.
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Be certain that all mounting bolts are properly installed and tightened. Bolts used to fasten baseplate assem-
bly to vehicle floor must have a minimum strength rating of SAE Grade 5 and torqued to 28 ft lbs, dry. The
most important bolts are those along the rear of lift, since these bolts retain the majority of the load.
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Refer to
Figures 2-3
. Improper torquing sequence of baseplate bolts may result in a warped or bowed
baseplate, which can cause the platform to move erratically.
TIGHTEN HERE
LOOSEN HERE
LOOSEN HERE
TIGHTEN HERE
CORRECT
BOWED UP
BOWED DOWN
FIGURE 2-3: DISTORTED BASEPLATE