Dannmar D4-9, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...CTIONS Read the contents of this manual thoroughly before installing operating servicing or maintaining this lift Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in...

Page 2: ...t the Dannmar website for full warranty details Safety Your product was designed and manufactured with safety in mind However your safety also depends on proper training and thoughtful operation Do no...

Page 3: ...manual on or near the equipment so that anyone who uses or services it can read it DANGER Be very careful when installing operating maintaining or repairing the unit failure to do so could result in...

Page 4: ...responsible for collection of claims or replacement of lost or damaged materials Safety Refer to ANSI ALI ALIS Standard Safety Requirements for Installation and Service of Automotive Lifts for more i...

Page 5: ...f the Lift When the Lift is in use keep all body parts well away from it Clear the area immediately if a Vehicle is in danger of falling off the Lift Do not make any modifications to the Lift this voi...

Page 6: ...esulting from Use of the equipment for purposes other than those described in this manual Modifications to the equipment without prior written permission from BendPak Modifying disabling overriding or...

Page 7: ...X Four Post Lifts 7 P N 5900251 Rev A1 August 2021 Components The Front of the Lift is the end opposite the Ramps The Power Unit can be attached to the Post at the Driver Side Front or Passenger Side...

Page 8: ...he Lift together Ramps One for each Runway Use them to drive onto and off of the Runways Safety Locks Once engaged they hold the Runways up even if the power goes out or there is a leak in the Hydraul...

Page 9: ...or a rough estimate assume you will need 88 in 2 235 mm plus the height of the tallest Vehicle you are going to raise Q Does it matter if I drive my Vehicles in front first or back them in A We recomm...

Page 10: ...D4 9 D4 9X Four Post Lifts 10 P N 5900251 Rev A1 August 2021 Specifications Side View Top View...

Page 11: ...165 5 in 4 208 mm 189 75 in 4 818 mm Min wheelbase rated capacity 2 115 in 2 921 mm 135 in 3 429 mm Min wheelbase 75 capacity 2 100 in 2 540 mm 115 in 2 921 mm Min wheelbase 50 capacity 2 85 in 2 159...

Page 12: ...afety Locks 16 Install the Safety Lock Release Mechanism 17 Learn about the Pivot Pieces 18 Install the Top Caps 19 About Cables Sheaves 20 Lubricate the Cable Sheaves 21 Route the Lifting Cables 22 I...

Page 13: ...g 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 equ...

Page 14: ...Four Post Lifts 14 P N 5900251 Rev A1 August 2021 Clearances For safety purposes a specific amount of clear space around the Lift is required Top view Drawing not necessarily to scale Not all compone...

Page 15: ...he Runways CAUTION Do not load Vehicles so the Wheels of the Vehicle are in the middle of the Runways or use Rolling Jacks or Bottle Jack Trays in that area it could permanently damage the Runways Dam...

Page 16: ...is not level and you are anchoring it you can use Shims under the bases of the Posts as needed to level the Lift To estimate your Shim requirements use a transit level and targets to check for flatnes...

Page 17: ...omponents Refer to Contacting the Electrician for more information Important The standard 110 VAC Power Units come with a power cord and appropriate plug Just plug it in to a 110 VAC outlet Unloading...

Page 18: ...e The Runway on the Power Post side the Powerside Runway must be the Runway with the Hydraulic Cylinder under it The drawings in this manual show the Power Post at the Rear Passenger Side but that doe...

Page 19: ...oles on the right when you are looking at them straight on Each D4 9 comes with two Right Posts and two Left Posts When you put the Posts into position make sure that all four Posts are oriented so th...

Page 20: ...t of the Lift is the end opposite the Approach Ramps Make the Front Chalk Line longer than the Total Width setting for your Lift model but make notations that indicate the length of the Total Width se...

Page 21: ...Post at one of its two allowed locations then move the other three Posts into appropriate locations Position all Posts so that the Safety Lock Holes are on the outside of the Lift when you are looking...

Page 22: ...people when laying the Posts down The two Crosstubes must be oriented correctly the side with the Crosstube Sheaves must go on the inside of the Lift Top view Runways not installed Bases not shown No...

Page 23: ...in between the Posts and the Sleeve slide them down from above Top view Top Caps not installed at this point Sleeves partially shown Not all components shown Important The Inside Slide Blocks go on th...

Page 24: ...ck To raise the Crosstubes 1 Use a Forklift or Shop Crane to carefully raise each Crosstube at least two feet off the ground which gives you enough room to work under it Important The Slack Safeties c...

Page 25: ...ition they are very heavy and very long and could shift position or fall potentially causing serious injury Only let trained personnel move the Runways and only use appropriate tools such as a Forklif...

Page 26: ...lower the Runways you raise them a few inches to get them off the Safety Locks then push down and hold down the Safety Lock Release Handle and the Lowering Handle While you hold down the Safety Lock R...

Page 27: ...N varies based on model 2 Short Rods 5755076 Connect the Safety Release Assemblies on each Crosstube to the Pivot Pieces on the ends of the Powerside Post only 2 Medium Rods 5755074 Connect to the oth...

Page 28: ...ot all components are shown 3 Place a Safety Spacer next to the Pivot Piece with the Handle and then route the Rod end through the opening in the Crosstube as shown in the drawing above do this for th...

Page 29: ...e Powerside Runway put the two Rods into place in the Retaining Rings put a Nut on the end of each Rod and then connect the Rods in the middle with the Connector Sleeve Close up of Connector Sleeve No...

Page 30: ...ont view of the Crosstube Not all components shown The Pivot Piece with no Handle This Pivot Piece should be oriented the opposite of the other Pivot Piece so it should be angled a little to the right...

Page 31: ...are marked with an L or an R To install the Top Caps 1 Take a Top Cap pick the corresponding Post you want to install it onto orient it correctly and then push the Top Cap down into the top of the Po...

Page 32: ...end of the Crosstubes 4 four total Because the Lift can be installed with the Power Post and the Powerside Runway in either of two locations the Runway Sheaves can also be at either of two locations...

Page 33: ...four total Crosstube Cable Sheaves Runway Cable Sheaves Before routing the Lifting Cables you also need to extend the Piston on the Hydraulic Cylinder To extend the Piston 1 Remove the Shipping Plug...

Page 34: ...ost Lifts 34 P N 5900251 Rev A1 August 2021 Routing the Lifting Cables Important We strongly recommend using gloves when working with Lifting Cables The following drawing should the routing for all fo...

Page 35: ...Lifting Cables 1 Locate the shortest Lifting Cable Cable A and the second longest Lifting Cable Cable C Check the label to make sure you have the correct Lifting Cable 2 Make sure the Nut has been rem...

Page 36: ...all the way around the Double Sheave and then back towards the other end of the Powerside Runway 11 When you get to the other end of the Runway route it around the single sheave and then towards its C...

Page 37: ...ain or other damp environments Damage to the motor caused by water is not covered by the warranty CAUTION The Power Unit is heavy We recommend having one person hold the Power Unit while another perso...

Page 38: ...lts and Nuts 6 Find the Safety Placard and Zip Tie from the Parts Box then use the Zip Tie to attach the Safety Placard to one of the unused holes on the Power Unit Plate 7 Slide the Flex Tube Bracket...

Page 39: ...the Flex Tube Bracket has been installed next to the Power Unit 2 Unscrew the Plastic Nut from one end of the Flex Tube It does not matter which end 3 Holding the Flex Tube by the Plastic Collar put...

Page 40: ...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 sea...

Page 41: ...e clean and dry Important 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 ad...

Page 42: ...in Parts Box and the two Hydraulic Fittings in Parts Bag 3 Route the Hydraulic Hose through the Flex Tube keep the Curved end at the Power Unit 4 Remove the Shipping Plug from the Hydraulic Out Port...

Page 43: ...ponents of a connector on an Elbow Compression Fitting Important Ferrules can only be tightened once When you tighten the Nut on the Threads the Ferrule gets compressed it literally changes shape and...

Page 44: ...appropriate length from the supplied roll of Tubing NOTICE The Return Line is going to be routed through the Flex Tube so take that into account It is better to make the Tubing piece a little too lon...

Page 45: ...r an overheated motor The Power Unit that comes with the Lift is not thermally protected Refer to Install a Thermal Disconnect Switch for more information Additionally if your Lift came with a 220 VAC...

Page 46: ...certified Electrician Do not perform any maintenance or installation on the Lift without first making sure that main electrical power has been disconnected from the Lift and cannot be re energized unt...

Page 47: ...wer source 3 Have the Electrician locate the Pigtail coming out of the Electrical Box on the Power Unit 4 Open the Electrical Box note where the Pigtail wires are connected remove the Pigtail and then...

Page 48: ...be clearly and legibly marked to indicate its purpose The drawing 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 imm...

Page 49: ...thetic multi Vehicle automatic transmission fluid WARNING Do not run your Power Unit without Hydraulic Fluid you will damage it Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir is in the same location for all Power Units St...

Page 50: ...ngth The technical definition of Effective Embedment is the distance from the surface of the base material to the deepest point at which the load is transferred to the base material the base material...

Page 51: ...e personal injury or even loss of life Dannmar Lifts are supplied with installation instructions and concrete fasteners meeting the criteria as prescribed by the American National Standard Automotive...

Page 52: ...snug against the Base Plate 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...

Page 53: ...Nut and Stop Nut on the Top Cap of each Post to make adjustments to the Ladder in that Post which impacts the levelness of the Runway and when the Safety Locks engage 4 Raise the Lift to full height...

Page 54: ...The JP45 Bottle Jack Tray comes with its own manual Refer to the JP45 Quick Start Guide for installation and usage instructions Tire Chocks Tire Chocks go behind the back Tires of a Vehicle to make s...

Page 55: ...the Crosstubes Important Be careful not to disturb the Safety Release mechanism when you install the four Ramp Mount Pieces 2 To install the Hinged Ramp Assembly put it into place next to the Ramp Mo...

Page 56: ...Runways and catch leaking fluids To use the Drip Trays position them between the two Runways so that the Utility Rails hold them Remove them when you are done with them Rolling Jack A Rolling Jack le...

Page 57: ...ise a Vehicle when it is on its Caster Kit To move your Lift with the Caster Kit 1 Raise the Lift to the first lock and engage it there WARNING Do not proceed until you have confirmed that the Lift is...

Page 58: ...ft down all the way to the ground Make sure the Crosstubes are going into all four Cradles on all four Caster Kit Shafts this is what pushes the Bases of the Posts off the ground so that you can move...

Page 59: ...se locations Like the Posts the Safety Covers have left and right orientations The following drawing shows the correct orientation for the Safety Covers View is from the inside of the Crosstube Not al...

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Page 61: ...than straight then the Top Caps may have been installed incorrectly If so they must be fixed Refer to Installing the Top Caps for additional information Make sure all Safety Locks are operating normal...

Page 62: ...and hold the Up button 5 After the Runways pass one or two Safety Locks you will hear them release the Up button 6 Pull down and hold down the Safety Lock Release Handle next to the Crosstube then pre...

Page 63: ...feet of the Lift while it is moving Check the Operators Make sure everyone who is going to operate the Lift has been trained in its use has read the labels on the unit and has read the manual Only th...

Page 64: ...venly If they are not stop lowering the Lift and troubleshoot the problem WARNING Only leave your Lift either engaged on Safety Locks or fully lowered Safety Lock Release Handle Pull down and hold the...

Page 65: ...ens the non engaged corner of the Lift will continue to go down while the others stay where they are The result is a Runway that is not flat Always make sure all four Safety Locks are engaged you know...

Page 66: ...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 arrangements with trained lift servic...

Page 67: ...0 WT gear oil or a similar heavy lubricant applied by any method including pump spray dispensing brush hand or swabbing How often should you inspect Wire rope should be visually inspected at least onc...

Page 68: ...y or squeak when in use Move the Runways up and down a few times to flush any residual air from the Hydraulic System Make sure to pause for at least a full minute between cycles Runways do not stay up...

Page 69: ...making odd noises during raising or lowering These could be caused by other situations refer to Troubleshooting for more information To bleed the Hydraulic System 1 Raise the Lift to maximum rise and...

Page 70: ...a European country the Black White Green colors correspond to Brown Live Blue Neutral Green Yellow Ground Information about color code conventions in other regions and countries is available online W...

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