BendPak PL-6KDT, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ... in China DANGER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read the entire contents of this Manual before installing operating servicing or maintaining this product Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this Manual can result in serious injury or death Make sure all other operators also read this Manual Keep the Manual near the product for future reference By pro...

Page 2: ... to bendpak com support register your product and fill out the online form to register your product be sure to click Submit Safety Your Lift was designed and manufactured with safety in mind However your safety also depends on proper training and thoughtful operation Do not install operate maintain or repair the unit without reading and understanding this Manual and the labels on the unit do not u...

Page 3: ... no distinction is made then the information applies to all models If information applies to only one model that distinction is mentioned in text More information about the full line of BendPak products can be found at bendpak com This Manual is mandatory reading for all users of PL 6K Series Lifts including anyone who installs uses maintains repairs or wants to know more about them DANGER Be extr...

Page 4: ...r you have given the carrier a signed bill of lading If this happens to you file a claim with the carrier promptly Support your claim with copies of the bill of lading freight bill invoice and photographs if available Our willingness to assist in helping you process your claim does not make us responsible for collection of claims or replacement of lost or damaged materials Safety Considerations Re...

Page 5: ...enses they are not safety glasses Save these instructions Additional Safety Information The following safety information applies to all BendPak PL 6K Series models PL 6K Series Lifts are Parking Lifts Use them only for their intended purpose The Lift should only be operated by authorized personnel Keep children and untrained personnel away from the Lift You must wear OSHA approved publication 3151...

Page 6: ...ymbols Following are the symbols used in this Manual DANGER Calls attention to an immediate hazard that will result in death or severe injury WARNING Calls attention to a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in death or severe personal injury CAUTION Calls attention to a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in minor personal injury product damage or property damage NOTICE Calls atten...

Page 7: ...our Tires of the Vehicle must fit on the Platform Front and Rear Beams Part of the Lift structure The Front Beam is on the opposite side from the Approach Ramps The Rear Beam is above the Approach Ramps the Approach end Crossbeams Also part of the Lift structure The Powerside Crossbeam and the Center Crossbeam s both support a Hydraulic Cylinder and Safety Lock on top The Offside Crossbeam is part...

Page 8: ...r to Will My Car Fit for additional information Q Does the Control Box have to be on the Control Post A Yes That location gives the operator a clear view of the Platforms as they are raised and lowered Q Does it matter if I drive my Vehicles in front first or back them in A No Your Lift works great either way Make sure to park all Vehicles in the middle of the Platform width wise no matter which w...

Page 9: ...hes 3 802 mm your wheelbase cannot be longer than this All four tires must be fully on the Platform they cannot be on the Ramp or the Tire Stop Overhang If a Vehicle s tires are fully on the Platform then the parts of the Vehicle hanging over the Front Tire Stop or the Ramp are not a concern as long as they do not hit anything Height Considerations for Vehicle height include Ceiling height The hei...

Page 10: ...11 mm 308 7 834 mm b Total length 236 5 6 008 mm c Post height 100 25 2 553 mm d Total height 122 75 3 117 mm e Min runway height 8 206 mm f Maximum rise 95 25 2 420 mm g Width between Posts 185 5 4 715 mm 225 5 713 mm 243 6 174 mm 283 7 197 mm h Platform width 96 2 438 mm i Usable Platform width 82 2 086 mm j Platform length with Approach ramp 164 4 162 mm Safety Lock Positions 7 Lifting time 45 ...

Page 11: ...am 11 Prepare and install the Offside Crossbeam 12 Prepare and install the Center Crossbeam s 13 Prepare and install the Powerside Crossbeam 14 Install the Power Unit 15 Read about Hydraulic Fluid Contamination 16 Read about Thread Sealants 17 Install and Connect the Hydraulic System 18 Contact the Electrician 19 Connect a Power Supply to the Power Unit Electrician required 20 Connect the Controls...

Page 12: ...his equipment without reading and understanding this Manual and the Labels on the unit Only fully trained personnel should be involved in installing this equipment Pay attention at all times Use appropriate tools and lifting equipment Stay clear of moving parts WARNING You must wear OSHA approved publication 3151 appropriate protective equipment at all times during installation leather gloves stee...

Page 13: ... an overload or an overheated motor Refer to Install a Thermal Disconnect Switch for more information Connect the Controls The Control Box houses the Controls that raise and lower each Platform The Controls must be wired appropriately refer to Connect the Controls for more information Select a Location When selecting the location for your Lift consider Architectural plans Consult the architectural...

Page 14: ...onal Building Code IBC Be sure to check your floor for the possibility of it being a post tension slab In this case contact the building architect before drilling Using ground penetrating radar may help you find the tensioned steel WARNING Cutting through a tensioned cable can result in injury or death Do not drill into a post tension slab unless the building architect confirms you are not going t...

Page 15: ...h many Lifts is the end opposite the Approach Ramps In the case of the PL 6K Series the Power Unit and Power Post are at the Front while the Approach Ramps the Control Post and the Control Box are at the Rear Drawing not necessarily to scale The PL 6KT has a second Center Crossbeam and a third Platform called the Center Platform ...

Page 16: ...r Lift model The Powerside and Offside Chalk Lines must also be exactly x distance from each other at both ends where x is the Total Width setting for your Lift model Measure to verify that this is true 3 Create the Rear Chalk Line parallel to the Front Chalk Line make the Rear Chalk Line longer than the Total Width setting for your Lift model The Front and Rear Chalk Lines must also be exactly x ...

Page 17: ...the Chalk Line Guides you created Important The Power Post and the Control Post are different from the Offside Posts Make sure to position them at their required locations and orientations Refer to the images in Orientation and Components for the locations and orientations of the Power and Control Posts The Offside Posts are interchangeable put them at either of the remaining Post locations 2 Stan...

Page 18: ...work on ladders Method 2 Prepare the Beams Crossbeams on the ground all at one time before raising them including routing the Cables then raise the entire structure into place all at once This method works if there is adequate space to raise the entire structure into place at one time The advantage is that it reduces the amount of work you have to do on ladders at the end This method requires at l...

Page 19: ...d Beams into position they are extremely heavy and long and could shift position or fall potentially causing serious injury To set up and install the Front Beam 1 Place the Front Beam onto a heavy duty rolling dolly and move it on the ground into location between the two Lift Posts at the Front of the Lift Make sure to orient the Front Beam correctly 2 Bolt the Sheave Mount Assemblies in the corre...

Page 20: ...attention when moving the Crossbeams and Beams into position they are extremely heavy and long and could shift position or fall potentially causing serious injury To install the Rear Beam 1 Using a Forklift or Shop Crane put the Rear Beam onto a heavy duty rolling dolly and move it on the ground into location between the two Posts at the Rear of the Lift Make sure to orient the Rear Beam correctly...

Page 21: ...you must prepare it by adding two Sheaves NOTICE Similar to the Sheaves on the top of the Front Beam the Sheaves in the Crossbeams do not come installed you must remove the Sheave cover put the Sheave in place and then replace the cover Also they are installed on the side of the beam not on the top To prepare the Crossbeam Sheaves 1 Using a Forklift or Crane put the Offside Crossbeam onto a heavy ...

Page 22: ...e Front Beam and the Rear Beam WARNING You must use a proper lifting device such as a Forklift or Shop Crane to raise and position the Lift components Pay close attention when moving the Crossbeams and Beams into position they are extremely heavy and long and could shift position or fall potentially causing serious injury 4 Attach the Front end of the Offside Crossbeam to the Front Beam put the Nu...

Page 23: ...Center Crossbeam The PL 6KT has two Center Crossbeams so you will be preparing and installing two Center Crossbeams The process is the same for the second Center Crossbeam While the PL 6KDW also has two Center Crossbeams only one has the Safety Latch Bar Assembly The following illustration shows the main components of the Center Crossbeam ...

Page 24: ...PL 6K Series of Parking Lifts 24 P N 5900056 Rev D October 2021 Fig A Fig B Fig C Fig D Fig E Fig F ...

Page 25: ...nd move it into position NOTICE The Cylinder Sheave Mount Weldment does not get connected to the Center Crossbeam Rather it connects to the Cylinder Rod on one end and the Safety Latch on the other end 5 Move the Hydraulic Cylinder into position then connect it to the Cylinder Mount Fig A 6 Rest the Hydraulic Cylinder on the Cylinder Support then install the U bolt bracket to hold it in place 7 Co...

Page 26: ...eaves on the Center Crossbeam There are five three on the offside and two on the Powerside of the beam The following illustration shows the Single Sheave near the front of the Center Crossbeam Drawing shows Sheave connection on Center Crossbeam Hydraulic Cylinder removed for clarity ...

Page 27: ... lengths and can only make one connection if they are routed to the wrong locations they will either be too short or too long CAUTION BendPak strongly recommends wearing gloves specifically designed for Cable handling while you are routing the Cables If the Cables fray they are much more difficult to route and more likely to cut your hands In the following drawings the Cables are labeled A B C and...

Page 28: ... Sheave furthest from the Center Crossbeam and then over to the single Sheave near the Rear Beam 4 Pull Cables A and B as far as you can towards their destinations and then put them off to the side You cannot do anything more with them until you have the Offside Platform structure assembled 5 For Cables C and D route them through the open area at the bottom of the Cylinder Mount If you are install...

Page 29: ...o the space between the Front Beam and the Rear Beam 2 Attach the front end of the Center Crossbeam to the Front Beam put the Nuts and Bolts into position but do not torque them yet Do the same for connecting the rear end of the Center Crossbeam to the Rear Beam 3 Route Cables C and D through the Double Sheaves on the Front Beam and then through the Single Sheaves on the Offside Crossbeam or the o...

Page 30: ...ifferences in the Powerside Crossbeam itself so it is shown below but those differences involve the Sheaves and have no impact on this part of the installation Routing the Cables on the Powerside Crossbeam Routing the Cables on the Powerside Crossbeam is almost exactly the same as routing the Cables on the Center Crossbeam s the Sheave locations on the Front Beam are the only differences Because t...

Page 31: ...Crossbeam into position and secure it 1 Using a Forklift or Shop Crane carefully raise the Powerside Crossbeam into the space between the Front Beam and the Rear Beam 2 Attach the front end of the Powerside Crossbeam to the Front Beam put the Nuts and Bolts into position but do not torque them yet Do the same for the attaching the rear end of the Powerside Crossbeam to the Rear Beam 3 Route Cables...

Page 32: ...automatic transmission fluids such as Dexron III and VI Mercon V and LV Tellus S2 S3 S4 or synthetic multi vehicle automatic transmission fluid WARNING Do not run your Power Unit without Hydraulic Fluid you will damage it Keep the Power Unit dry damage to the Power Unit caused by water detergents acid and other liquids is not covered by the warranty To install the Power Unit 1 Find the four suppli...

Page 33: ...raulic Cylinders are shipped with temporary plugs secured with thread seal tape so make sure to thoroughly remove any leftover thread seal tape that may inadvertently enter the Hydraulic System Use a liquid thread sealant only Liquid thread sealant Loctite 5452 or similar is recommended Do not use thread seal tape on any fitting Liquid thread sealant is recommended for NPT connections fine for JIC...

Page 34: ...to use are clean and dry If you are adding Thread Sealant to a Fitting or connector that has already been used with a different sealant use a wire brush to thoroughly remove the old sealant before adding more 2 Apply a small amount of Thread Sealant to the first four threads of the Fitting WARNING Always wear the proper protective equipment when handling Thread Sealant You only need a small amount...

Page 35: ...one Long Hydraulic Hose It connects the first Hydraulic Cylinder to the furthest and last Hydraulic Cylinder For the PL 6KT model there are two Long Hydraulic Hoses One connects the first Hydraulic Cylinder to the second Hydraulic Cylinder the second connects the second Hydraulic Cylinder to the furthest and last Hydraulic Cylinder Two or three Solenoid Valve Block Assemblies One per Hydraulic Cyl...

Page 36: ... closest Solenoid Valve Block Assembly Hydraulic Out Ports are commonly labelled P1 P2 on the Power Unit There is a drawing of the Power Unit that shows the Hydraulic Out Ports in Connect the Power Source 3 Connect a Long Hydraulic Hose between the Tee fitting on the closest Solenoid Valve Block Assembly to either the Fitting on the last Solenoid Valve Block Assembly for Models PL 6KDT and PL 6KDW...

Page 37: ...ll a Thermal Disconnect Switch for more information Connect the Controls The Controls are used to raise and lower the Platforms The Controls must be wired appropriately refer to Connect the Controls for more information These installation tasks are described in detail in the following four sections The Electrician is responsible for providing an appropriate cable for connecting to the power source...

Page 38: ...rst making sure that main electrical power has been disconnected from the Lift and cannot be re energized until all procedures are complete Important electrical information Improper electrical installation can damage the Power Unit motor this damage is not covered by the warranty Use a separate circuit breaker for each Power Unit Protect each circuit with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker For a...

Page 39: ...the Controls that raise and lower Platforms Installs on the Control Post Connects to the Junction Box on the Front Beam Power Unit Provides power to the controls Makes connections to the Junction Box Junction Box Connects the various pieces of the Controls together Solenoid Valve Assembly One per Hydraulic Cylinder Solenoids control when hydraulic force goes to a particular Hydraulic Cylinder Refe...

Page 40: ... licensed Electrician in accordance with local and national electrical codes To connect the Controls 1 Mount the Junction box on the Powerside end of the Front Beam using four Pan Head Screws M6 x 25 5530318 and four M6 Nuts 5535112 2 At the Control Box connect the wiring per the drawings in Wiring Diagrams 3 Route the Control Box wires through the back of the Control Box into the Control Post the...

Page 41: ...ch must be readily accessible and installed so that it is in easy reach of the Lift operator It must be clearly and legibly marked to indicate its purpose The figure to the right shows a toggle Power Disconnect Switch between the Lift s power source and its Power Unit A quick flip of the switch immediately cuts power to the Lift Make sure to have a certified Electrician install the Power Disconnec...

Page 42: ...urface or your Concrete or Anchor Bolts do not meet these specifications it could lead to product damage vehicle damage personal injury or even loss of life BendPak Lifts are supplied with installation instructions and concrete fasteners meeting the criteria as prescribed by the latest version of the American National Standard Automotive Lifts Safety Requirements for Construction Testing and Valid...

Page 43: ...e hole The Expansion Sleeve of the Anchor Bolt may prevent the Anchor Bolt from passing through the hole in the Base Plate this is normal Use a hammer or mallet to get the Expansion Sleeve through the Base Plate and into the hole Even using a hammer or mallet the Anchor Bolt should only go into the hole part of the way this is normal If the Anchor Bolt goes all the way in with little or no resista...

Page 44: ...e PL 6KD models three times for the PL 6KT model Adding the Platform Sections and the Approach Ramp is described later in the installation NOTICE BendPak recommends assembling the Platform Structure on a raised platform such as sawhorses If the components are on the ground it is more difficult to assemble the Platform Structure The following illustration shows how to arrange the Platform structure...

Page 45: ...mps Three Cable Clamps per Cable Necessary Bolts Washers and Nuts 2 Arrange all the pieces in their approximate positions Note The Rail Assemblies are not interchangeable Make sure you have one Left Rail Assembly and Right Rail Assembly and that they are oriented correctly 3 Attach the Platform Cable Locks and Cable Turns making sure the Cable Turns are oriented correctly the Cable Turns must be g...

Page 46: ... the front of the Left Rail Assembly and the other end to the front of the Right Rail Assembly do not torque the Nuts yet 7 For each of the four Cables for a Platform route each Cable through the Platform Cable Turn towards the Platform Cable Lock around the Sheave in the Platform Cable Lock and back towards the Platform Cable Turn 8 Clamp the Cables together using the Cable Clamps use the Cable C...

Page 47: ...TICE You may find it easier to bolt the Platform Sections into place if you raise the Platform Structure so that you can walk under it You are not required to do this but you may find that it makes it easier to bolt the Platform Sections together Make sure to place the Platform on its Safety Lock when you raise it WARNING Do not walk underneath or perform any maintenance to the raised Platform unt...

Page 48: ... then select the desired Platform 4 Press and hold Up The selected Platform starts rising 5 When the Platform is about a foot off the ground release Up The Platform stops rising 6 Press and hold Down The Platform starts lowering 7 When the Platform gets to the ground it will stop lowering automatically Release Down 8 Wait for one minute CAUTION The Power Unit s motor is not constant duty it cannot...

Page 49: ...hout enough fluid Check the Hydraulic System for leaks Verify all Hydraulic Hose connections Hydraulic Fittings and Auxiliary Port Plugs on the Lift and Power Unit are tight Check the Platform Sections to make they are bolted and in place Make sure all Posts are properly anchored shimmed level and stable Make sure all Cables are taut correctly routed and properly positioned in their Sheaves and lu...

Page 50: ...problem for the Lift Do not forget to check above the Lift If you find an obstruction move it out of the way If you find any other issues resolve them before using the Lift Do not allow anyone or anything within 30 feet of the Lift while it is in motion Check the operators Make sure that everyone who is going to operate the Lift has been trained in its use has read the Labels on the unit and has r...

Page 51: ...to control the Center Platform select 3 to control the Offside Platform Raising and Lowering Vehicles Keep the following in mind when operating your Lift Be safe Make sure to check for people pets and objects that might be in the path of the Lift as you raise or lower it Watch the Lift carefully as it raises and lowers DANGER Pay careful attention when you are raising or lowering the Platforms If ...

Page 52: ...ly repeat Steps 4 and 5 making sure to release Up when the Safety Latch comes down 6 Check around the Vehicle and the Platform to make sure everything looks good then set the Control Box to 0 or OFF depending on the Model you are using If you see an issue fix it 7 If you are not going to be using the Lift any further turn the ON OFF Switch to Off and then remove the key CAUTION The On Off Switch m...

Page 53: ...ables are damaged or extremely worn If a Vehicle is raised when you notice the damage or extreme wear very carefully lower the Vehicle to the ground if this can be done safely if it cannot be done safely evacuate the area and make arrangements with trained lift service personnel to lower the Vehicle When the Lift is on the ground take it out of service disconnect it from power and make arrangement...

Page 54: ...avy lubricant applied by any method including pump spray dispensing brush hand or swabbing How often should you inspect Lifting Cables should be visually inspected at least once each day when during normal operation as suggested by American Petroleum Institute s Recommended Practice 54 guidelines Any lifting Cables that have met the criteria for removal must be immediately replaced When should you...

Page 55: ...t with clean fluid Make sure Lift is not overloaded Platforms move erratically or squeak when in use Move the platforms up and down a few times to flush any residual air from the Hydraulic System Lift does not stay up Check for leaking Hydraulic Fluid Make sure the Lift is left on its Safety Lock Motor not running Check the connection to the power source make sure it is plugged in and of the appro...

Page 56: ...s auto care facilities or automobile dealerships may accept fluid for recycling or in some cases for disposal Contact them for more information Cities counties and states often support both recycling facilities and hazardous waste collection facilities Contact them to see if and where they have these programs If you have large amounts of fluid consider contacting a commercial waste disposal compan...

Page 57: ... Wiring Diagrams WARNING All electrical work must be performed by a licensed certified Electrician in accordance with all applicable local and national electrical codes Damage caused by improper electrical installation may void your warranty PL 6KD Models 220V 1Ph ...

Page 58: ...October 2021 WARNING All electrical work must be performed by a licensed certified Electrician in accordance with all applicable local and national electrical codes Damage caused by improper electrical installation may void your warranty PL 6KT 220V 1Ph ...

Page 59: ...WARNING All electrical work must be performed by a licensed certified Electrician in accordance with all applicable local and national electrical codes Damage caused by improper electrical installation may void your warranty PL 6KD Models 220V 1Ph Simplified version ...

Page 60: ...21 WARNING All electrical work must be performed by a licensed certified Electrician in accordance with all applicable local and national electrical codes Damage caused by improper electrical installation may void your warranty PL 6KT 220V 1Ph Simplified version ...

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Page 65: ...PL 6K Series of Parking Lifts 65 P N 5900056 Rev D October 2021 The 102 47 value mentioned above is not the Post height the 102 47 value measures the fixed inside height of the Lift Structure ...

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Page 68: ...PL 6K Series of Parking Lifts 68 P N 5900056 Rev D October 2021 The 102 47 value mentioned above is not the Post height the 102 47 value measures the fixed inside height of the Lift Structure ...

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Page 70: ...PL 6K Series of Parking Lifts 70 P N 5900056 Rev D October 2021 The 104 47 value mentioned above is not the Post height the 104 47 value measures the fixed inside height of the Lift Structure ...

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