11K Two Post Lift Manual - Greg Smith Equipment Sales
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1. TP 11A LIFT Step 1 Measure lift area and check area for defects The first step to any successful installation is to measure the bay for correct positioning of the lift Measure the width of your doorway and divide it by two This will give you the center of your doorway Make a mark on the floor at the center of the doorway and measure from the side wall to center mark Note the distance and measure the same distance from the side wall at the front of the shop Now snap a chalk line between the two marks this is the center line for your lift Measure 74 from the center line to each side of the center line at front and rear of shop Snap two more lines These are your lift s outer dimensions see Figure 1 4 MIN 12 OPTIMAL WALL SPACING CENTER LINE 4 68 3 4 68 3 4 CENTER LINE SHOP AREA FIGURE 1 NOTE you have less than 4 between the wall and your outer dimension you should move the lift over to allow for at least 4 of Manufacturer recommends 12 between the wall and the outer dimension but where that is not possible 4 is acceptable MTP 11A LIFT 7 Installation Manual MTP 11A LIFT Step 1 continued Measure 12 from each side of the shop door snap horizontal chalk line as shown Use square and measure 12 from each side of previous chalk line on each side and snap horizontal chalk line as shown WORK BENCH CENTER LINE CENTER LIN2. Low oil level tube Top off tank Motor runs raises lift but 1 Motor is running Supply correct not vehicle on low voltage voltage to motor 2 Debris in lowering Clean lowering valve valve 3 Improper relief Replace relief valve adjustment valve cartridge 4 Overloading of lift Check vehicle weight or balance load properly Lift settles down slowly 1 Debris in check Clean check valve valve Clean lowering 2 Debris in lowering valve valve Check for and External oil leaks repair any leaks Anchor bolts wont stay 1 Cement Remove bad tight or are pulling out of thickness strength cement pour new floor insufficient pad for lift per 2 Holes are too big specs in manual for bolts Relocate lift using the proper size drill bit or pour anchoring cement into holes to secure bolts Cylinder whines or 1 Dry or tight seal Remove cylinder chatters vent and spray Dura lube or Teflon spray lube into cylinder MTP 11A LIFT 21 Oil squirts out of cylinder 1 Bad seal 1 Replace seal or well cylinder Mainside
3. handle on the power unit Pull and hold handle until the lift goes all the way down to the floor Continue holding handle for at least 30 seconds to allow any air to escape from the hydraulic system Once the lift is fully down it s a good idea to have someone push down on the cylinders while you hold out the lowering handle This will force out any additional air pockets You only need to do this once Run the lift all the way up and down two more times While running the lift listen to the safeties clicking Each side should click within one second of each other or simultaneously If they are not clicking together you can adjust the cables to compensate either by tightening the side that is clicking first or loosening the side that is clicking last Do not over tighten cables there should be a easily 3 4 1 of play MTP 11A LIFT 18 Installation Manual TP 11A LIFT Operation Learn proper operation and recheck life components Swing all arms to the rear then pull a car into the bay The general rule here is to align the steering wheel so that it is centered between the uprights Swing the four arms under the vehicle and position the pads under the appropriate lifting spots If you are not sure of the proper lifting points you should check the vehicle s service manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer Adjust the screw pads so they all hit their lift points at the same time This will allow the car to be level when risin
4. most rental outlets carry them Do not use a regular drill and bit Your floor must be a minimum of 5 thick and 2 400 psi concrete or better Using you rotary hammer drill twelve 34 holes Drill through the floor and hammer the anchor bolts in half way install the nut and flat washer on the bolt before placing them into the hole NOTE Be careful not to move the columns when drilling One way to avoid this is to drill the holes and place the bolts one at a time and save the inside hole for last Recheck the level of each column and place shims around or beside each bolt and wherever there is space Hammer the anchor bolts all the way down Using a torque wrench tighten the anchor bolts to 110 in pounds of torque NOTE Reset to 120 in pounds 2 days Recheck the level of the columns If the columns are off loosen the anchors and use a pry bar to tilt the columns and shim as needed Retighten and check again Now tighten the bolts on the uprights With all bolts tights and the columns as close to level as you can get you will have a good solid installation and years of trouble free service Step 7 Install and adjust cables Using two people a fork lift or shop crane lift each carriage to the second or third lock Allow each carriage to rest on the locks and measure each side to be sure they are at the same height Unwrap the two large cables and separate them Remove the four lock nuts and four 3 thin flat washers Place
5. nuts and two flat washers on each carriage so they are easy to get at Route cables per diagram See figure 7 With both cables in place you are ready to adjust Start on the left side Witha pair of vice grips grab the bottom of the rod whose threads are pointing up Place deep socket the nut and tighten it until the opposite side raises 1 Tighten the other side the same way until it comes back down and then give it one full turn Both cables should now have the same tension MTP 11A LIFT 11 Installation Manual TP 11 LIFT Step 7 Install and adjust cables CONTINUE ALTERNATE POSITION BRACKET DETERMINED BY HEIGHT OF LIFT LOCATED ON EACH CARRIAGE MO DANO 9 CABLE ROUTING FIGURE 7 NOTE Do not overtighten cables This will cause lift to lose carrying capacity and could damage the components MTP 11A LIFT 12 Installation Manual MTP 11A LIFT Step 8 Install Single point lock cable Install Single point lock cable as shown Route from Offside lock pulley up to pulley on Extension across to other pulley down to Mainside lock pulley See Figure 8 ROLL PIN FLAT WASHER SPRING SAFETY LOCK DETAIL FIGURE 8 MTP 11A LIFT Installation Manual TP 11A LIFT Step 9 Install Cut off bar and limit switch Install Limit Switch and cut off bar as shown CUT OFF BAR BRACKETS CUT OFF BAR 13 MTP 11A
6. surface Do not install this unit on any surface other than concrete conforming to minimum specifications Do not install this lift over expansion joints or cracks Check with building architect Do not install this lift on a second floor with a basement beneath without written authorization from building architect This lift is only as good as the floor you put it on A good level floor is recommended for proper lift operation and installation Cement should be minimum of 4 thick and 3 000 psi tensile strength with steel or fiber mesh reinforcement The lift is intended to raise the entire body of the vehicle only Do not attempt to lift only part of the vehicle Improper use of this equipment could result in damage to the lift yourself or other property The lift is intended to lift vehicles only Itis not designed to lift any person or equipment containing persons All persons using this equipment should be qualified responsible persons and should follow the operation and safety guidelines set forth in this manual For specifications on concrete pads please call for technical assistance Improper installation can cause damage or injury Manufacturer will assume no liability for loss or damage of any kind expressed or implied resulting from improper installation or use of this product Read the installation and operation manual in its entirety before attempting to install the lift MTP 11A LIFT 6 Installation Manual
7. you are unable to get the locks to perform correctly call our technical support line MTP 11A LIFT 19 Maintenance Maintenance is the key to smooth safe operation and longer life of your lift Follow these guidelines on a regular basis to keep your lift running efficiently 1 Your lift is only as good as the floor it is mounted on Cracked or shallow concrete should be watched at all times Although your floor may be thick enough according to manufacturers specs cracks and shallow spots can cause bolts to loosen and pull out of the floor All anchor bolts should be checked and retightened at least once a month Loose anchor bolts and weak cement are the number one cause lift failure Grease all the corners of the columns where the carriages run up and down The grease will do more good if you periodically clean off the old grease to get rid of any grit A thin film of grease works better than thick blobs You should oil the chains on your lift at least twice a year to keep them from rusting and freezing up Thirty weight motor oil or motorcycle chain lube will be sufficient All of the pulleys on your lift should be sprayed with a light oil such as WD 40 or similar lubricant two to three times a year You should check for cracked or warped parts regularly and re tighten any loose bolts Cables an important part of your lift They keep both sides running equal to the other allowing the safeties to catch tog
8. E SHOP AREA FIGURE 2 MTP 11A LIFT 8 Installation Manual TP 11A LIFT Step 2 Assemble Extensions to each column With the column laying down slide Extension onto column and line up holes Use 3 8 x 34 long bolts washer and lock washers Tighten see Figure LEG EXTENSION 3 8 X 3 4 BOLT w LW FW amp NUT MAINSIDE COLUMN ee CARRIAGE STOP FOR EACH bS OFFSIDE BERG COLUMN FIGURE 3 MTP 11A LIFT 9 Installation Manual TP 11A LIFT Step 3 Assemble Cable Lock Pulley to each extension Assemble Cable lock bracket to extensions using hardware supplied Step 4 Position columns and level Examine the area where your lift is going Check for large cracks in the floor expansion joints and for overhead obstructions If either column is going to sit across or on top of an expansion joint you may need to move the lift to a different location NOTE Bolt holes in the base plate should be at least 4 from any expansion joint or large rack You will need at least 12 of unobstructed ceiling height Position the columns as shown in Figure 6 Using a four foot level 34 flat washers and shims provided shim the columns level front to back and side to side CENTER LINE 20 1 4 COLUMN LAYOUT FIGURE 6 MTP 11A LIFT 10 Installation Manual TP 11A LIFT Step 6 Install anchor bolts and re level columns You will need a rotary hammer with 34 carbide masonry bit
9. EG MAKE SURE IT CLEARS PULLEYS Ww HOSE CONNECT TO CYLINDER HOSE TO CYLINDER HOSE ROUTING FIGURE 11 Check all fittings to be sure they are tight to avoid leaks MTP 11A LIFT 16 Installation Manual TP 11 LIFT Step 10 Install Swing arms and Spin up pads Place the two long arms on the end of the square tube closest to the door and the two short arms on the front Secure with steel pins TYPICAL SWING ARM INSTALLATION FIGURE 11 Install the four drop in pads onto the arms MTP 11A LIFT 17 Installation Manual TP 11 LIFT Step 11 Electric hook up The electrical hook up should be done by a certified electrician The power unit requires 208 220 volts on a 20 amp circuit breaker It is recommended that you install a means of shutting down the power in close proximity to the power unit a twist lock plug hung from the motor will be sufficient The motor is factory pre wired for proper power and rotation Step 12 Test and adjust lift With the power properly hooked up and turned on push the button to raise the lift The cylinders will take a little while to catch up to the chain then the lift will begin to rise Raise the lift as high as it will go Pull and hold the safety release lever near the power unit to release the safety locks Locate the lowering
10. LIFT 14 Installation Manual TP 11A LIFT Step 10 Install power unit and hoses Unpack the power unit from the box and remove the wood shipping board Inspect the power unit for damage before continuing Remove the plastic cap from the 3 8 port on the side of the pump and install the o ring fitting found in the parts box Screw in the T fitting until the O ring touches the pump and the ends are facing the top of the motor and the bottom of the tank Then use a 11 16 wrench to tighten the locking nut and assure a good seal Next unscrew plastic cap from the tank Place a funnel in the hole and fill the tank with 5 0 gallons of AW32 10W hydraulic oil See Figure 10 HYDRAULIC b CYLINDER HYDRAULIC HOSE ROUTING FIGURE 10 MTP 11A LIFT 15 Installation Manual TP 11A LIFT Step 9 Install power unit and hoses CONTINUE Locate the four 5 16 x 1 bolts four nuts and four lock nuts in the parts box Place the four bolts in the four holes on the mounting plate on the column then place the four nuts hand tight onto the four bolts Hang the power unit on the four bolts and put the four lock nuts in place to hold them Tighten the four nuts first then the lock nuts Unpack the long hose and connect one end to the fitting at the back of the left column Run the hose up and over the top thru hole in extensions See figure 11 ROUTE HOSE THRU HOLE AT TOP AND ALONG INSIDE OF CROSS RAIL AND OUTTO SLAVE SIDE L
11. MTP 11A LIFT 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL TP 11A LIFT MTP 11A LIFT 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL CONTENTS TP 11A LIFT Parts Checklist Installation Instructions Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Operation Measure lift area and check for defects Cylinder assembly Position columns and uprights level columns and install top beam Install anchor bolts and re level columns Install and adjust cables Install power unit hoses and cut off cable Install arms Install spin up pads and check height adapters Electrical hook up Test and adjust lift Learn proper operation and recheck lift components Maintenance Schedule Please read and follow the maintenance guide Troubleshooting Guide MTP 11A LIFT 3 MAINSIDE EXTENSION TWO PIECE OFFSIDE MAINSIDE EXTENSION COLUMN CARRIAGE OFFSIDE COLUMN POWER UNIT OFFSIDE LOCK COVER IDENTIFY PARTS MTP 11 LIFT MTP 11A LIFT 4 LIFT SPECIFICATIONS CATEGORY LOW HIGH CAPACITY 11 000 LB 11 000 LB LIFTING 55 SECONDS 55 SECONDS TIME OVERALL 141 1 2 145 1 2 HEIGHT OVERALL 137 1 2 137 1 2 WIDTH BETWEEN 110 3 4 110 3 4 COLUMNS DRIVE 98 5 8 98 5 8 THROUGH HEIGHT 136 140 SHUT OFF MTP 11A LIFT 5 Important notes Do not install this lift on any asphalt
12. ether If one side of your lift is running ahead of the other most likely it is time to adjust your cables Follow this simple procedure a Raise the lift so the top of the carriage clears the chain and pulley b Notice the threaded rod and nut that stick out through the top of each carriage These are your adjusting nuts 6 You will tighten the nut on the side that is lifting ahead of the other by holding the bottom of the threaded rod with a pair of vice grips and turning the nut with a suitable wrench or socket d Run the lift up and down and determine if you need further adjustment If so repeat steps a through c If at any time you re not sure of the safe operation of the lift discontinue using it and call our technical support line for assistance Troubleshooting Guide MTP 11A LIFT 20 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Motor won t run 1 Fuse or circuit Replace blown breaker fuse or reset 2 Incorrect voltage circuit breaker to motor Supply correct 3 Wiring voltage to motor connections Check and repair 4 Burned out micro or insulate all switch connections 5 Burned out motor Replace micro wingdings switch Replace motor Motor runs but won t 1 Motor runs in Change motor raise lift reverse direction rotation by 2 Open lowering reversing motor valve Repair or replace 3 Pump is sucking lowering valve air Tighten all suction 4 Suction tube is off line fittings pump Replace suction 5
13. g With the pads in their proper locations and no obstructions around the lift or vehicle you may now press the button on the power unit to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle so that the tires are only 6 off the ground Walk to the back of the vehicle and push up and down on the bumper The vehicle will rock but should not at any time lose contact with the pads If the vehicle is bounding off the pads or feels at all unstable you should lower it back to the ground and reposition the pads to balance the load Repeat this process until the vehicle is completely stable When the vehicle is stable you may raise the lift all the way to the top Listen to safeties and adjust if necessary The proper operation of the lift requires that any time you raise a vehicle to work on it you must lower the lift onto the safety locks This is done by raising the vehicle to the desired height and lowering the lift until it stops on the next available lock To lower vehicle you must first raise the lift release the safeties by pulling and holding on the lowering handle Never work under or near the lift without the locks engaged and resting on the safety stops the pump is not intended to be a load holding device Not using the locks will result in premature failure of the cylinders pump and cables and can cause serious property damage or personally injury Failure to heed this warning will result in immediate termination of your warranty If
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