Atlas APEX-10, Installation & Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...Read this entire manual before operation begins Record below the following information which is located on the serial number data plate Serial No Model No Date of Installation...

Page 3: ...formation 9 Product Identification 12 Packing Transport Storage 14 Lift Description 16 Technical Specification 17 Safety 24 Installation 28 Operation And Use 45 Maintenance 48 Troubleshooting 50 Addit...

Page 4: ...cept to unload until the carrier makes a notation on the freight bill of the missing or damaged goods Do this for your own protection Check the contents of the accessory and hardware boxes to make sur...

Page 5: ...ALI ALOIM 2008 American National Standard for Automotive Lifts Safety Requirements for Operation Inspection and Maintenance and the Employer shall ensure that the lift maintenance personnel are qualif...

Page 6: ...equipment may overhead Be careful to avoid putting in an area where it could be tripped over or interfered with Always unplug equipment when not in use Do not attempt to grab the cord grasp plug to d...

Page 7: ...tings while the lift is under pressure Clear the work area immediately if a vehicle is in danger of falling Do not hit or drive over arms or adapters Always provide an unobstructed entrance between co...

Page 8: ...are used to facilitate reading Indicates the operations which need proper care Indicates prohibited Indicates a possibility of danger to the operators BOLD TYPE Important information WARNING before op...

Page 9: ...RIZED DEALERS or SERVICE CENTERS AUTHORIZED by the manufacturer shall be allowed to carry out lifting transport assembling installation adjustment calibration settings extraordinary maintenance repair...

Page 10: ...iar with the position and function of all controls as well as the machine features shown in the chapter Operation and use 1 4 Warnings Unauthorized changes and or modifications to the lift relieve the...

Page 11: ...ration Of Warranty And Limitation Of Liability The manufacturer has paid proper attention to the preparation of this manual However nothing contained herein modifies or alters in any way the terms and...

Page 12: ...quiry The removal of this label is strictly prohibited Machines may be updated or slightly modified from an aesthetic point of view and as a consequence they may present different features from these...

Page 13: ...to the lift or parts of it are carried out The presence of defects in workmanship must be verified by the Manufacturer s personnel in charge 2 2 Technical servicing For all servicing and maintenance o...

Page 14: ...p in non scratch material including the accessory box and the power unit The package weight is about 1750 lbs If requested optional accessories are available to satisfy each customer s requirements Fi...

Page 15: ...lift is delivered check for possible damages due to transport and storage verify that what is specified in the manufacturer s confirmation of order is included In case of damage in transit the custom...

Page 16: ...e column 1 and off side column 2 with the extension 3 on each each equipped with a carriage 4 and a pair of lifting arms 5 with the adaptor 6 anchored to the ground by means of the base plates The ove...

Page 17: ...ctric motor Type ML90L2 Voltage 220V 60Hz 1Ph Power 1 5 KW N Poles 2 Speed 1700 rpm Motor enclosure type B14 Insulation class IP 54 Motor connection must be carried out referring to the attached wirin...

Page 18: ...Technical Specification 18 Apex 10 Apex 10H 5 3 Pump Type Gear Flow rate 42 ml r Continuous working pressure 2250psi Peak pressure 2700psi...

Page 19: ...Technical Specification 19 Apex 10 Apex 10H Figure 3a Standard Version...

Page 20: ...Technical Specification 20 Apex 10 Apex 10H Figure 3b Taller Version...

Page 21: ...he table is recommended Test standards Features Value ASTM D 1298 Density 20 C 0 8 kg l ASTM D 445 Viscosity 40 C 32 cSt ASTM D 445 Viscosity 100 C 5 43 cSt ASTM D 2270 Viscosity index 104 N ASTM D 97...

Page 22: ...on 22 Apex 10 Apex 10H 1 Oil filter 6 Hydraulic cylinder 2 Gear pump 7 Manual lowering valve 3 Motor 8 Flow restrictor 4 Non return valve 9 Parachute valve 5 Pressure relief valve 10 Startup valve Fig...

Page 23: ...Technical Specification 23 Apex 10 Apex 10H Figure 6 Electrical Diagram 220V 60Hz 1PH...

Page 24: ...erator and personnel safety a square space for a safety area at least 3ft free away from the lift must be vacated during lifting and lowering The lift must be operated only from the operator s control...

Page 25: ...vices have been used A pressure overload valve built inside the hydraulic power unit to prevent excessive weight The pressure overload valve has been preset by the manufacturer DO NOT try to adjust it...

Page 26: ...Safety 26 Apex 10 Apex 10H...

Page 27: ...Safety 27 Apex 10 Apex 10H...

Page 28: ...lat Screwdriver Medium Crescent Wrench Tape Measure 7 2 Checking For Room Suitability The lift has been designed to be used in covered and sheltered places free of overhead obstructions The place of i...

Page 29: ...ed for proper installation Small differences in floor slope may be compensated by proper shimming Any major slope change will affect the level lifting performance If a floor is of questionable slope c...

Page 30: ...Installation 30 Apex 10 Apex 10H Figure 8a Floor Plan...

Page 31: ...anchor bolt manufacture website for recommended values To assure full holding power do not ream the hole or allow drill to wobble After drilling remove dust thoroughly from each hole using compressed...

Page 32: ...ting in personal injury or death 7 8 Installation Of Mounting Bracket On The Overhead Beam Install the mounting brackets to the column extensions using the flange bolts M10X20 and the flange nuts M10...

Page 33: ...X12 and the hex nuts M6 ref fig 14 Place one end of anti crush safety bar on the right bracket and fix it to the right bracket using the bolt M8X40 and the hex nuts M8 ref fig 14 and place another end...

Page 34: ...ecurely before attempting to route the equalizer cables Carriages must be equal height from the floor before proceeding With the carriages in equal height fit the cable end ups through the small holes...

Page 35: ...upper slot of the power side column ref fig 19 Slip the loop end of the cable over the shoulder bolt ref fig 19 Feed another end of the cable through the upper slot and make sure cable is routed unde...

Page 36: ...column referring to the diagram fig 20 Make sure the cables route on the guides mounted previously on the columns and the column extensions and tie it using a strap if necessary ref fig 21 Figure 20...

Page 37: ...and insert the cable along another side of the cable clamp ref fig 22 Slightly tighten the clamp Press the safety release lever down to eliminate any clearance between the slots and pins Using the pli...

Page 38: ...ulic Hoses When routing the hydraulic hose make sure that the hose is clear of any moving part Make sure to keep the hose inlets clean from dust Make sure not to over tighten the hose fittings This ma...

Page 39: ...ranty Make sure the lift is well grounded The power unit must be kept dry NOT FOR OUTDOOR USE Do not use a 60Hz motor on a 50Hz power supply Make the electric hookup to the hydraulic power unit referr...

Page 40: ...the tank is full If the oil level plug is lost or broken order the replacement The oil tank must be vented well 7 16 Installation Of The Arms Make sure the arm safety is adjusted properly Make sure t...

Page 41: ...ll If not remove the anti rotation gear and install it in the opposite position After checking that each anti rotation gear and the toothed gear are aligned well tighten the bolts Repeat the above pro...

Page 42: ...x 10H 7 17 Installation Of The Rubber Door Protectors Ref Fig 30 Press the long rubber protectors on each column edge Press the short rubber protectors on the top edge of the carriage Figure 30 Short...

Page 43: ...nd for proper grounding Particularly below checks must be followed 7 18 2 Mechanical Safeties For Proper Installation Check to make sure that safeties will properly engage and disengage by releasing a...

Page 44: ...n the base plate 7 18 5 Overhead Switch For Proper Operation Check the overhead switch Verify that it cuts off electrical supply when the crush proof bar is raised If the overhead switch does not inte...

Page 45: ...ways ensure that the mechanical safeties are engaged before lifting a vehicle Always lift a vehicle on the lifting pads Never leave the lift in an elevated position unless the safeties are engaged If...

Page 46: ...wer to engage the nearest safety lock If the safety release lever is pressed the mechanical safeties are released press the lower lever the lift will lower to the desired height under its weight and t...

Page 47: ...y in each column is engaged before any attempt is made to work on or near the vehicle 8 5 Lowering Raise the lift a little bit by pushing the lifting button to clear off the mechanical safeties Lower...

Page 48: ...for possible failures such as too much noise overheating oil blow by etc refer to documents supplied by the manufacture or dealer to carry out maintenance Before carrying out any maintenance or repai...

Page 49: ...fety cable adjust it if necessary Check all arm pivot pins Make sure they are properly secured Check all lifting pads replace if necessary Lubricant columns with grease Check the hydraulic oil fill or...

Page 50: ...place if faulty The lowering valve does not close Check and clean if dirty or replace if faulty The suction tube or pump filter is dirty Check and clean if needed Presence of air in the hydraulic syst...

Page 51: ...ng properly Re check level of towers Check torque of anchor bolts Check all fasteners tighten if necessary Electric power supply confirmed Check for overhead obstructions Check shut off at top of stro...

Page 52: ...d with your lift Consider center of gravity contents of vehicle and weight shifting before operating Make sure vehicle is neither front nor rear heavy If the specific vehicle lift points are not ident...

Page 53: ...vehicle on to lift and position the arms as per the Lift it Right manual and Lifting Points Quick Reference guide 3 Raise lift to and lower onto 3 4 lock positions during full rise to ensure all lock...

Page 54: ...Lifting Point guide 7 Moderately shake vehicle by pushing on the front or rear bumper to ensure that vehicle is safely positioned on the lift 8 After confirmation that vehicle is securely positioned...

Page 55: ...ocedures Check to ensure bolts are tightened Check lift components and keep clean and free of debris Check for oil leakage Check all electrical components and wiring Check cables and sheaves Check all...

Page 56: ...ng devices applies to the lift More than one energy source electrical mechanical or others may be involved Any questionable identification of sources shall be cleared by the employees their supervisor...

Page 57: ...on after the test The equipment is now locked out Restoring Equipment to Service When the job is complete and equipment is ready for testing or normal service check the lift area to see that no one is...

Page 58: ...Cables are expendable items and should be replaced as a set CABLE CONDITION GUIDE Maximum Allowable Cable Necking Nom Cable Diameters Max Reduction in Diameter Up to 5 16 1 64 3 8 to 1 2 1 32 9 16 to...

Page 59: ...craping of one third 1 3 of the original diameter of outside individual wires Excessive stretch It is normal for new cable to require adjustment during break in after which small periodic adjustments...

Page 60: ...tempting to lower the vehicle If it is crucial for reasons of safety that the vehicle be lowered please DO NOT attempt to do so on your own without first contacting your local authorized service repre...

Page 61: ...Parts Catalogue 61 Apex 10 Apex 10H Parts Catalogue ED 01 2015...

Page 62: ...TY 1 Z23A110000AM Power side column assembly 1 2 Z23A120000AM Off side column assembly 1 3a Z23A130001 Column extension L 800 standard version 2 3b Z23A130001 H1 Column extension L 1410 H version 2 4...

Page 63: ...tandard version 1 17b Z23A502100 H1 Safety release wire D 1 5 L 9200 H version 1 18 Hydraulic power unit 220V 60Hz 1PH 1 5KW 1 19 0201046 Screw M10X20 2 20 0205011 Washer D 10 2 21 0208007 Locking was...

Page 64: ...SIDE COLUMN ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 Z23A110100AM Column 1 2 Z23A110001T Cable pulley 1 3 0211014 Seeger D 15 3 4 Z23A110002 Anti derailment safety plate 1 5 0206031 Screw M6X10 1 6 Z23A110005 N...

Page 65: ...23A110200 Cam 1 13 0205023 Washer D 24 2 14 Z23A110009 Return spring 2 1 15 Z23A110008 Return spring 1 1 16 0201174 Shoulder bolt 8X25 1 17 Z23A110010 ABS plate 1 18 0215017 Lever knob M10X33 1 19 Z23...

Page 66: ...0AM Column 1 2 Z23A110001T Cable pulley 1 3 0211014 Seeger D 15 3 4 Z23A110002 Anti derailment safety plate 1 5 0206031 Screw M6X10 1 6 Z23A110007 Shock absorber 1 7 Z23A110006 Safety hook 1 8 0213052...

Page 67: ...74 Shoulder bolt 8X25 1 13 0205023 Washer D 24 1 14 Z23A110009 Return spring 2 1 15 Z23A110008 Return spring 1 1 16 Z23A504101 ABS cover 1 17 0206034 Screw M8X10 4 18 0205008 Washer D 8 4 19 0211015 S...

Page 68: ...ART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 Z23A210000 Carriage 1 2 Z23A200001 Nylon slider 4 3 Z23A200002 Slider shim 4 4 Z23A200006 Safety release ring 2 5 Z23A200004 Safety release pin 2 6 Z23A200005 Spring 2 7 Z23A2...

Page 69: ...1 Z23A311000AM Long arm frame 1 2 Z23A312000AM Long arm extension 1 3 Z23A310001 Anti rotation gear 2 4 0201050 Screw M10X35 6 5 0201060 Screw M10X16 3 6 0201022 Screw M8X12 1 7 0202020 Screw M5X8 2 8...

Page 70: ...ension 1 14 Z23A323000AM Short arm outer extension 1 15 Z23A320000AM Short arm assembly 1 16 Z23A313000AM Arm adaptor 2 17 Z23A313100AM Pad support 2 18 Z23A313001 Inner thread bush 2 19 Z23A313002 Ou...

Page 71: ...1 Z23A410000AM Left beam assembly 1 2 Z23A420000 Right beam assembly 1 3 SYJ30 17 02M1 Support 1 2 4 2L 1 07 Support 2 1 5 Z23A400001AM Crush safety bar 1 6 0206040 Screw M6X12 6 7 0203004 Nut M6 8 8...

Page 72: ...nut M10 4 13 SP 1430 14 Mercury switch 1 14 0201020 Screw M8X55 1 15 Z23A411000AM Left beam 1 16 Z23A410001 Pulley shaft 2 17 Z23A110001T Cable pulley 4 18 0211014 Seeger D 15 4 19 0205023 Washer D 24...

Page 73: ...er liner 2 10 Z23AY21002 Cylinder shaft 2 11 Z23AY18001 Cylinder cover 2 12 0212036 Seeger D 48 2 13 0305042 Seal support ring 44X9 5X3 2 14 0310033 Seal 48X60X11 2 15 0315043 Seal 48X9 5X2 5 4 16 030...

Page 74: ...4 1B 04 T1 2 5 0313001 Washer 1 4 BS A13 7 G1 4 2 6 0307021 Parachute valve 1 4 V389201A10 G1 4 1 7a WW3800 Hydraulic hose 1 4 L 3800 Standard version 1 7b WW4410 Hydraulic hose 1 4 L 4410 H version...

Page 75: ...negligence carelessness of operation or normal wear and tear In addition this warranty does not cover equipment when repairs or alterations have been made or attempted to the Manufacturer s products T...