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LIFT OPERATION SAFETY
• ALWAYS
load vehicle on lift carefully. Position the lift
adapters to contact at the vehicle manufacturer’s
recommended lift points. Raise lift until adapters contact
vehicle. Check adapters for secure contact with vehicle.
Raise lift to desired working height. (See Fig.19.1)
• DO NOT
block open or override self-closing lift controls;
they are designed to return to the “Off” or Neutral position
when released.
• DO NOT
remove or disable arm restraints.
• ALWAYS
remain clear of lift when raising or lowering
vehicles.
• ALWAYS
use safety stands when removing or installing
heavy components.
• DO NOT
go under raised vehicle if safety locks are not
engaged.
• NEVER LEAVE LIFT IN ELEVATED CONDITION
unless all Safety Locks are engaged.
• AVOID
excessive rocking of vehicle while on lift.
• ALWAYS CLEAR AREA
if vehicle is in danger of falling.
• ALWAYS REMOVE
tool trays, stands, etc. before
lowering lift.
• ALWAYS RELEASE
safety locks before attempting to
lower lift.
•
ALWAYS POSITION
the lift arms and adapters to
provide an unobstructed exit before removing vehicle from
lift area.
TO RAISE THE LIFT
1. Before Loading: Lift must be fully lowered and service
bay clear of all personnel before the vehicle is brought on
lift with the swing arms set to the full drive-thru position.
2. Loading: Swing arms under vehicle and position
adapters at vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lift
points. Use height extenders or optional frame-cradle
adapters when necessary to ensure good contact.
(See Fig 17.2-17.3)
3. Some vehicles may have the manufacturer's Service
Garage Lift Point locations identifi ed by triangle shape
marks on the undercarriage (reference ANSI/SAE J2184-
1992). Also, there may be a label located on the right front
door jamb area showing specifi c vehicle lift points.
DANGER!
VISUALLY CONFIRM THAT ALL PRIMARY SAFETY
LOCKS ARE ENGAGED BEFORE ENTERING WORK
AREA.SUSPENSION COMPONENTS USED ON
THIS LIFT ARE INTENDED TO RAISE AND LOWER
LIFT ONLY AND ARE NOT MEANT TO BE LOAD
HOLDING DEVICES. REMAIN CLEAR OF ELEVATED
LIFT UNLESS VISUAL CONFIRMATION IS MADE
THAT ALL PRIMARY SAFETY LOCKS ARE FULLY
ENGAGED AND THE LIFT IS LOWERED ONTO
THE SAFETY LOCKS, REFER TO INSTALLATION/
OPERATION MANUAL FOR PROPER SAFETY LOCK
PROCEDURES AND/OR FURTHER INSTRUCTION.
9" MAXIMUM
Fig. 17.1
Never exceed 9” of lift
adapter height by any
combination of adapters.
Failure to comply can
result in serious damage,
personal injury, or death.
WARNING!
WHEN LOWERING THE LIFT PAY CAREFUL ATTEN-
TION THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND OBJECTS ARE
KEPT CLEAR. ALWAYS KEEP A VISUAL LINE OF
SITE ON THE LIFT AT ALL TIMES. ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THAT ALL LOCKS ARE DISENGAGED. IF ONE
OF THE LOCKS INADVERTENTLY LOCKS ON DE-
SCENT THE LIFT AND/OR VEHICLE MAY DISRUPT
CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING!
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERMIT ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL TO
OPERATE LIFT. AFTER REVIEWING THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS, PRACTICE USING LIFT CONTROLS BY
RUNNING THE LIFT THROUGH A FEW UNLOADED
CYCLES BEFORE LOADING VEHICLE ON LIFT. AL-
WAYS LIFT THE VEHICLE USING ALL FOUR ADAPT-
ERS. NEVER RAISE JUST ONE END, ONE CORNER,
OR ONE SIDE OF VEHICLE.
