IMPORTANT
INFORMATION .......................................................2
LIFT
AREA
LAYOUT INFORMATION..........................................3
TOOLS and EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR INSTALL ................4
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ....................................................5
FOUNDATION
and
ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS ..................6
DEFINITION
of
LIFT CONTROLS ................................................13
OWNER / EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES................................14
SAFETY PROCEDURES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...15
LIFT
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE ....................................18
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE................................20
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................21
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS BREAKDOWN........................................24
WARRANTY
POLICY ...................................................................33


IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Two Post Lifts

1. Any freight damage must be noted on the freight bill before signing and reported to the freight
carrier with a freight claim established. Identify the components and check for shortages. If
shortages are discovered, please contact the Distributor / Sales Rep. in your area for service.
2. Consult building owner and / or architects plans when applicable to establish the best lift location.
The lift should be located on a relatively level floor with 4 in. minimum thickness, 3000-psi concrete
slab that has been properly cured. There can be no cracks in the slab within 36 in. of the base
plate location, and no seams in the foundation within 6 in. of its location! Remember: any
structure is only as strong as the foundation on which it is located!
3. Make sure you have extra help or heavy duty lifting equipment when unloading and assembling the
lift.
4. Please read the safety procedures and operating instructions in this manual before operating lift.
Keep this manual near lift at all times. Make sure all operators read this manual.
5. The lift should be located on a relatively level floor of less than 3 degrees slope. If slope is
questionable, consider a survey of the site and/or the possibility of pouring a new level concrete
slab.
6. Make sure you have enough area and ceiling height to install lift. (See Lift Specifications)
7. Never raise a car until you have double checked all bolts, nuts and hose fittings.
8. Always lock the lift before going under the vehicle. Never allow anyone to go under the lift when
raising or lowering.

This is a vehicle lift installation/operation manual and no attempt is made or implied herein to
instruct the user in lifting methods particular to an individual application. Rather, the contents
of this manual are intended as a basis for operation and maintenance of the unit as it stands
alone or as it is intended and anticipated to be used in conjunction with other equipment.

Proper application of the equipment described herein is limited to the parameters detailed in
the specifications and the uses set forth in the descriptive passages. Any other proposed
application of this equipment should be documented and submitted in writing to the factory
for examination. The user assumes full responsibility for any equipment damage, personal
injury, or alteration of the equipment described in this manual or any subsequent damages. TWO COLUMN 10K LIFT (PV10)

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LIFT AREA LAYOUT INFORMATION





11 0 (3353mm)
Min. To Nearest
Obstruction
13 0 (3963mm)
Min. To Nearest
Obstruction
APPROACH















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Different Installation Height Options

NOTE: This lift has two set-up height dimensions as noted below:

143-1/8"
(Low Setting)
147-5/32"
(High Setting)
137-3/8 Outside of
Baseplates


(Check for ceiling clearance first to see how high the lift can be set up)


TOOLS & EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR INSTALL

The installation of this lift is relatively simple and can be accomplished by two men in
a few hours. The following tools and equipment are needed:

Hoist or Forklift (optional)
Two 10 to 12 step ladders
ISO 32 Light Hydraulic Oil (approx. 12 quarts) TWO COLUMN 10K LIFT (PV10)

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Tape
Measure
Rotary Hammer Drill with ¾ in. Drill Bit (Core Drill Rebar Cutter recommended)
4
Level
Sockets and Open Wrench set, ½ in. thru 1-1/2 in. (1-1/8 in. for ¾ in. Anchors)
Vise
grips
8mm Socket Head Wrench
Torque
wrench
Teflon
Tape
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

STEP 1: After unloading the lift, place it near the intended installation location.

STEP 2: Remove the shipping bands and packing materials from the lift. The power unit will
be unpacked from the top. Note: Be careful not to drop power unit on heavy end

STEP 3: Open the wrapping from the upper column and carefully remove the parts from
inside. Unbolt the column from the shipping brackets. Unbolt the up-rights (Item #20 & #84)
from the columns and assemble it to the columns. (Item #19 & #79) - (see Fig. #9)

STEP 4: Slide each carriage 50-60" towards top of columns to expose base of cylinders.
Open the oil port of each cylinder by unscrewing the black plastic cap. The oil port will face
the backside of the column and the notch on the bottom of the cylinder will fit into the hole in
the center of the base plate.

STEP 5: Position the columns facing each other 103 inside base plates (see Fig. #1).
Square the columns by measuring diagonally from corner points on base plates (within1/4).

103 in.
17-3/16 in.
17-3/16 in.
137-3/8 in.
6 in. min.
Concrete Strength 3,000 psi
Columns
Anchor Bolts

Figure # 1 TWO COLUMN 10K LIFT (PV10)

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STEP 6: Use the existing holes in column base plate as a guide for drilling the 3/4 diameter
holes into the concrete. Drill the anchor holes only for the main side column, installing
anchors as you go. NOTE: Drilling thru concrete slab (recommended) will allow the anchor to
be driven thru the bottom of slab, if the threads are damaged or if the lift will need to be
relocated. (see Foundation and Anchoring Requirements and Anchoring Tip
Instructions)

FOUNDATION and ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS

1. Concrete shall have compression strength of at least 3,000 PSI and a minimum
thickness of 4 in order to achieve a minimum anchor embedment of 3 ¼.
NOTE: When using the standard supplied ¾ x 5 ½ long anchors; if the top of
the anchor exceeds 2 ¼ above the floor grade, you DO NOT have enough
embedment.

2. Maintain a 6 minimum distance from any slab edge or seam. Hole to hole
spacing should be a minimum 6 ½ in any direction. Hole depth should be a
minimum of 4.
CAUTION!!
3. DO NOT install on asphalt or other similar unstable surface. Columns are
supported only by anchoring to floor.
4. Using the horseshoe shims provided, shim each column base as required until
each column is plumb. If one column has to be elevated to match the plane of
the other column, full size base shim plates should be used. Torque anchors to
85 ft-lbs. Shim thickness MUST NOT exceed ½ when using the 5 ½ long
anchors provided with the lift. Adjust the column extensions plumb.

5. If anchors do not tighten to 85 ft-lbs. installation torque, replace the concrete
under each column base with a 4 x 4 x 6 thick 3,000 PSI minimum concrete
pad keyed under and flush with the top of existing floor. Allow concrete to cure
before installing lifts and anchors (typically 2 to 3 weeks).
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ANCHORING TIP INSTRUCTIONS





CAUTION!!

Anchors must be at least 6 from the edge of the slab or any seam.

1. Use a concrete hammer drill with a carbide tip, solid drill bit the same diameter
as the anchor, ¾. (.775 to .787 inches diameter). Do not use excessively worn
bits or bits which have been incorrectly sharpened.

2. Keep the drill in a perpendicular line while drilling.

3. Let the drill do the work. Do not apply excessive pressure. Lift the drill up and
down occasionally to remove residue to reduce binding. TWO COLUMN 10K LIFT (PV10)

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4. Drill the hole to depth equal to the length of anchor. Note: Drilling thru concrete
(recommended) will allow the anchor to be driven thru the bottom of foundation
if the threads are damaged or if the lift will need to be relocated.

5. For better holding power blow dust from the hole.

6. Place a flat washer and hex nut over threaded end of anchor, leaving
approximately 1/2 inch of thread exposed carefully tap anchor. Do not damage
threads. Tap anchor into the concrete until nut and flat washer are against base
plate. Do not use an impact wrench to tighten! Tighten the nut, two or three turns
on average concrete (28-day cure). If the concrete is very hard only one or two
turns may be required. Check each anchor bolt with torque wrench set to 85 foot
pounds.


STEP 7: Using a level, check column for side-to-side plumb and front-to-back plumb. If
needed, use horseshoe shims