Tuxedo JMC9KAC-TUX, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Mar 2019 TP9KAC TUX Two Post Clear Floor Lift Asymmetric 9 000 lbs Capacity 2 250 lbs Max per Arm INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...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 It is not designed to lift any person or equipment containing persons Users of this equipment should be qualified responsible and should follow the operation and safety guidelines set forth in this manual For specifications on concrete pads ple...

Page 3: ... Locking Needle Nose and Snap Ring Pliers GENERAL INFORMATION 1 Carefully remove the crating and packing materials CAUTION Be careful when cutting steel banding material as items may become loose and fall causing personal harm or injury 2 Identify the components and check for damage or shortages Please contact your distributor immediately if any damages or shortages are discovered Packing The lift...

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Page 5: ...electing Site Before installing your new lift check the following 1 LIFT LOCATION Always use architects plans when available Check layout dimension against floor plan requirements making sure that adequate space is available Figs 2 3 4 Fig 2 Elevation Layout ...

Page 6: ...Fig 3 Swing Arm Column Layout Fig 4 Column Floor Layout 2 OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS The area where the lift is located should be free of overhead obstructions such as heaters building supports electrical lines etc Fig 2 134 5 8 ...

Page 7: ...arms lifting pads height extensions hardware box hoses etc from the column Check the quantity of each item with the parts list If anything is missing please contact your dealer at once STEP 3 Site Layout 1 Determine which side will be the approach side 2 Now determine which side you prefer the power unit to be located on The MAIN column has the power unit mounting bracket attached to the side as s...

Page 8: ...cess 5 Assemble the washers and nuts on the anchors then tap into each hole with a block of wood or rubber hammer until the washer rests against the base plate Be sure that if shimming is required that enough threads are left exposed 6 Using a level check column plumb for every side Fig 7 If shimming is required use supplied Shim stock or 3 4 washers placing shims as close as possible to the hole ...

Page 9: ...nal distance between the opposite corners of the base plates on the columns Equal values will ensure the lifting arms will be in square 5 Secure OFFSIDE column to the floor following the same procedures as outlined in STEP 4 STEP 6 Installing POWER UNIT 1 Attach the power unit to the mount bracket on the side of the Main Column using bolts nuts and washers supplied Fig 10 2 Remove the vent plug fr...

Page 10: ...de to side play Ensure that each cable has equal tension Also check the carriage height to ensure both carriages are sitting on the same latch STEP 8 Installing Routing HYDRAULIC HOSES HYDRAULIC FITTINGS 1 Install connect the hydraulic hoses and fittings as noted below and detailed in the Exploded View 1 diagram on page 20 Note Ensure Not To Overtighten Hydraulic Hose Fittings a Remove red cap plu...

Page 11: ...Asymmetric Lifts the short asymmetric swing arms are designed for front vehicle placement with the long asymmetric arms for rear vehicle placement 2 Install arm restraint mechanisms to each swing arm as shown below in Fig 13 3 Check for proper engagement for the arm restraints as the gear rack should fully engage the gear on the arm Fig 13 SAFETY NOTICE ...

Page 12: ...limit wire to the eye bolt located on the offside column s upright secure with wire clamp Then carefully route the loose end thru the eye bolt on mainside column s upright and down to the overhead limit switches plunger mechanism located on top of power unit s switch box as shown below Fig 14b 3 Adjust the limit wire tension so it does not pull up on the kill switch plunger Secure with wire clamp ...

Page 13: ... hydraulic system 2 To lower the lift both carriage s safety latch releases must be manually pulled down to be released to lower lift Fig 15 The latches will automatically reset once the lift ascends approximately 17 from base 3 If latches click out of sync tighten the equalization cable on the one that clicks first THE LIFT IS NOW READY FOR USE IMPORTANT Read Safety Operating Information on follo...

Page 14: ...ises and drop into each latch stop 8 Press lowering release lever on Power Unit to lower lift onto latches to lock the lift in the proper safety position Note Always lock the lift before going under the vehicle Never allow anyone to go under the lift when raising or lowering Read the safety procedures in the manual LOWER LIFT 1 Ensure tools trays stands and or personnel are removed from under vehi...

Page 15: ...ocking Prior to lowering vehicle walk around the lift and check for any objects that might interfere with the operation of lift and safety latches tools air hoses shop equipment After lowering lift swing the arms out of the path and slowly drive the vehicle out Have someone outside the vehicle guide the driver ALWAYS LOCK THE LIFT BEFORE GOING UNDER THE VEHICLE NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO GO UNDER THE L...

Page 16: ...eck and tighten anchors bolts nut and screws Check wiring switches for damage Keep base plate free of dirt grease or any other corrosive substances Check floor for stress cracks near anchor bolts Check swing arm restraints WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 40 HOURS Check anchor bolts torque to 130 ft lbs for the anchor bolts Do not use impact wrench Check floor for stress cracks near anchor bolts Check hydraulic...

Page 17: ...ads for deformation or damage Check cylinder mount for looseness and damage Relocating or changing components may cause problems Each component in the system must be compatible an undersized or restricted line will cause a drop in pressure All valve pump and hose connections should be sealed and or capped until just prior to use Air hoses can be used to clean fittings and other components However ...

Page 18: ...m lift B Bad capacitor call electrician C Low voltage call electrician D Faulty wiring call electrician 5 Lift jerks going up and down A Air in hydraulic system raise lift all the way to top and return to floor Repeat 4 6 times with interval at least 2 min Ensure NOT to overheat the power unit 6 Oil leaks A Power unit if the power unit leaks hydraulic oil around the tank mounting flange check the ...

Page 19: ...１９ TP9KAC TUX Mar 2019 POWER UNIT PRIMING WARNING Failure to properly relieve pressure in the following steps can cause injury to personnel ...

Page 20: ...２０ TP9KAC TUX Mar 2019 EXPLODED VIEW 1 ...

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Page 22: ...7 TP9KAC TUX 017 TPF4A 700 02 03 Spindle 2 18 TP9KAC TUX 018 TPF4A 700 03 01 00 Overhead Beam LH 1 19 TP9KAC TUX 019 GB5781 86 Bolt 4 20 TP9KAC TUX 020 GB6170 86 Nut 4 21 TP9KAC TUX 021 GB93 87 Spring Washer 4 22 TP9KAC TUX 022 GB97 2 85 Flat Washer 4 23 TP9KAC TUX 023 TPF4A 700 03 02 00 Overhead Beam RH 1 24 TP9KAC TUX 024 TPF4 200 11 01 Rod Arm Restraint 4 25 TP9KAC TUX 025 GB91 86 Split Pin 4 2...

Page 23: ... TT 6934 500 07 Valve Insert 2 55 2 TP9KAC TUX 055 2 TT 6934 500 08 Valve Spring 2 56 TP9KAC TUX 056 TPF4 200 01 00 Carriage 2 57 TP9KAC TUX 057 DL38G C109A Sliding Rub Block 16 58 TP9KAC TUX 058 GB91 86 Split Pin 2 59 TP9KAC TUX 059 GB97 2 85 Flat Washer 2 60 TP9KAC TUX 060 TPF4 300 00 Lock Latch 2 61 TP9KAC TUX 061 TPF4 300 02 Pull Spring 2 62 TP9KAC TUX 062 GB70 85 Inner Hex Screw 2 63 TP9KAC T...

Page 24: ...onsidered a warranty issue and therefore must be noted for any potential recovery with the shipping company The customer is required to notify Tuxedo of any missing parts within 72 hours Timely notification must be received to be covered under warranty Tuxedo will replace any defective part under warranty at no charge as soon as such parts become available from the manufacturer No guarantee is giv...