Bendpak 10AP-168, 10AP, 10APX, 10APX-181 User guide

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Clearfloor Two-Post Lifts

Installation and Operation Manual

Manual P/N 5900265 — Manual Revision A6 — December 2022

• 10AP

• 10AP-168

• 10APX

• 10APX-181

Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

!

Read this manual thoroughly before installing,

DANGER

operating, servicing, or maintaining this Lift. 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.

operation, you agree that you fully understand the contents of this
manual and assume full responsibility for product use

By proceeding with installation and

.

Manual. 10AP Series Two-Post Lifts, Installation and Operation Manual, Manual Part Number 5900265, Manual
Revision A6, released December 2022.

Copyright. Copyright © 2022 by BendPak Inc. All rights reserved. You may make copies of this document if you
agree that: full attribution goes to BendPak Inc., you are not authorized to make changes to the content, you do
not gain any rights to this content, and you will not use the copies for commercial purposes.

Trademarks. BendPak and the BendPak logo are registered trademarks of BendPak Inc. All other company,
product, and service names are used for identification only. All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned
in this manual are the property of their respective owners.

Limitations. Every effort has been made to ensure complete and accurate instructions are included in this
manual. However, product updates, revisions, and/or changes may have occurred since this manual was
published. BendPak reserves the right to change any information in this manual without incurring any obligation for
equipment previously or subsequently sold. All drawings are reference only – do not scale. BendPak is not
responsible for typographical errors in this manual. You can always find the latest version of the manual for

your product on the BendPak website.

Warranty. The BendPak warranty is more than a commitment to you: it is also a commitment to the value of

your new product. Contact your nearest BendPak dealer or visit www.bendpak.com/support/warranty for
full warranty details. Go 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. Your safety also depends on proper
training and thoughtful operation. Do not set up, operate, maintain, or repair the Lift without reading and
understanding this manual and the labels on the unit;

Owner Responsibility. In order to maintain your product properly and to ensure operator safety, it is the
responsibility of the product owner to read and follow these instructions:

• Follow all installation, operation, and maintenance instructions.

• Make sure product installation conforms to all applicable local, state, and federal codes, rules, and regulations,
such as state and federal OSHA regulations and electrical codes.

• Read and follow all safety instructions. Keep them readily available for operators.

• Make sure all operators are properly trained, know how to safely operate the unit, and are properly supervised.

• Do not operate the product until you are certain all parts are in place and operating correctly.

• Carefully inspect the product on a regular basis and perform all maintenance as required.

• Service and maintain the unit only with approved replacement parts.

• Keep the manual with the product and make sure all labels are clean and visible.

• BendPak makes no promises, guarantees or assurances that our products meet any state, county, federal or
international mandated permit, license, code, standard, certification, or any other mandate other than what is
listed or shown on BendPak website(s), or any BendPak or Ranger online or published catalog. Not all
BendPak lift models meet the standards as prescribed by ANSI/ALI ALCTV-(current edition) or ANSI/UL 201.
Consult www.autolift.org for a complete list of lift models that meet ANSI/ALI ALCTV-(current edition) or
ANSI/UL 201, or contact BendPak via [e-mail].

do not use your Lift unless you can do so safely!

Buyer assumes full responsibility
for any state, county, federal or international mandated permit, license, code, standard,
certification, or any other mandate required related to the installation and/or operation of
any BendPak product.

imposed on the Buyer related to any special or regional structural, seismic or any other building code and/or
codes such as the Uniform Building Code (UBC), International Building Code (IBC), or any other state, county,
federal or international mandated permit, license, code, standard, certification, or other mandate, law, rule,
regulation or directive by any other agency, government, administrations, or corporations whether state,
county, federal, or international mandated.

Only use the Lift if it can be used safely!

BendPak will not be responsible for any charges, fines, liens, or other levies

Unit Information.

Enter the Model Number, Serial

Number
on your unit
warranty issues.

Model:

Serial:

Date of Manufacture

, and the Date of Manufacture from the ID label

. This information is required for part or

:

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Table of Contents

Int

roduction 4 Maintenance 69

S

hipping Information 5 Troubleshooting 71

Safety Considerations 5 Wiring Diagrams 74

omponents 8 Labels 75

C

pecifications 9 Parts Drawings 78

S

Installation Checklist 11 ALI Store 94

Installation 12 Maintenance Log 95

peration 61

O

Introduction

This manual describes the four BendPak Two-Post Lift models:

• 10AP. A Two-Post Lift with overall height of 145

pounds (4,536 kg).

• 10AP-168. A taller version of the 10AP with overall height of 168 in. / 4,267 mm, designed to

accommodate taller Vehicles.

• 10APX. A Two-Post Lift with overall height of 157 in. / 3,988 mm that raises Vehicles up to

10,000 pounds (4,536 kg).

• 10APX-181. A taller version of the 10APX with overall height of 181 in. / 4,597 mm, designed t

mmodate taller Vehicles.

acco

All models have Overhead Assemblies and clear floors. All models may be adjusted to a narrow
92-inch (2,337 mm) or a wide 102-inch (2,591 mm) drive-through dimension.

in. / 3,683 mm that raises Vehicles up to 10,000

o

⚠ DANGER Be very careful when installing, operating, maintaining, or repairing this equipment;

failure to do so could result in property damage, product damage, injury, or (in very
rare cases) death. Make sure only authorized personnel operate this equipment. All
repairs must be performed by an authorized technician. Do not make modifications
to the unit; this voids the warranty and increases the chances of injury or property
damage. Make sure to read and follow the instructions on the labels on the unit.

More information about the full line of BendPak products is available at bendpak.com.

This manual is mandatory reading for all users

anyone who installs, operates, maintains, or repairs them.
at all times.

of 10AP Series Two-Post Lifts, including

Keep this manual on or near the equipment

Technical support and service is available from your dealer, on the Web at bendpak.com/support,
by email at [e-mail], or by phone at [phone], extension 196. You may
also contact BendPak for parts replacement information (please have the model and serial number of
your unit available) at [phone], extension 191.

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Shipping Information

Your equipment was carefully checked before shipping. Nevertheless, you should thoroughly inspect
the shipment

When you sign the bill of lading, it tells the carrier that the items on the invoice were received in good
condition.
items listed on the bill of lading are missing or damaged, do not accept the shipment until the carrier
makes a notation on the bill of lading that lists the missing or damaged goods.

before

you sign to acknowledge that you received it.

Do not sign the bill of lading until after you have inspected the shipment.

If any of the

If you discover missing or damaged goods
lading, notify the carrier at once and request the carrier to make an inspection. If the carrier will not
make an inspection, prepare a signed statement to the effect that you have notified the carrier (on a
specific date) and that the carrier has failed to comply with your request.

It is difficult to collect for loss or damage after 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

Read this entire manual carefully before using your new product.

operate the product until you are familiar with all operating instructions and warnings. Do not allow
anyone else to operate the product until they are familiar with all operating instructions and warnings.

⚠ WARNING California Proposition 65. This product can expose you to chemicals including

styrene and vinyl chloride which are on the list of over 900 chemicals identified by
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. Always
use this product in accordance with BendPak’s instructions. For more information,
visit www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

after

you receive the shipment and have signed the bill of

Do not install or

Important Safety Information

When using this equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:

• Read all instructions. Use only as described in this manual.

• Only operate your Lift between temperatures of 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C).

• Make sure all operators read and understand this Installation and Operation Manual.

manual near the Lift at all times

Keep children and untrained personnel away from the Lift.

• BendPak recommends referring to the ANSI/ALI ALIS Standard Safety Requirements for
Installation and Service for more information about safely installing, using, and servicing your Lift.

• The Lift should only be operated by authorized personnel. Keep children and untrained personnel
away from the Lift.

• Do not make any modifications to the Lift; this voids the warranty and increases the chances of
injury or property damage. Use only factory-approved attachments.

• Do not use the Lift while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

• Do not touch hot parts; you could be burned. Always use care with the equipment.

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. The Lift should only be operated by authorized personnel.

Keep the

• Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the equipment has been dropped or
damaged – until it has been examined by a qualified service person.

• Do not let a cord hang over the edge of a table, bench, or counter or come in contact with hot
manifolds or moving fan blades. Loop the power cord around equipment when storing.

• If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating equal to or greater than that of the
equipment should be used. Cords rated for less current than the equipment may overheat. Care
should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled out.

• Always unplug equipment from electrical outlets when not in use. Never use the cord to pull the
plug from the outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

• To reduce the risk of a fire, do not operate equipment in the vicinity of open containers of
flammable liquids (like gasoline).

• Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on operating internal combustion engines.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from moving parts.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the unit on wet surfaces or expose to rain.

• Always wear safety glasses! Everyday glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not
safety glasses.

Save these instructions!

Additional Safety Information

The following safety information applies to all BendPak 10AP models:

• 10AP Series Lifts are Two Post Service Lifts.

• You must wear OSHA-approved (publication 3151) personal protective equipment
when installing, using, maintaining, or repairing the Lift. Leather gloves, steel-toed work boots, eye
protection, back belts, and hearing protection are

Never

•

• When the Lift is in use, keep hands and all body parts well away from it.

• Keep loads balanced on the Lift Arm Assemblies. Clear the area immediately if a Vehicle is in
danger of falling off the Lift.

• Modifications void the warranty and increases the chances of injury or property damage.

exceed the rated capacity of the Lift.

modify any safety-related features in any way

• The Lift uses electrical energy; if your organization has Lockout/Tagout policies, make sure to
implement them after connecting the Lift to a power source.

• When handling the Hydraulic components,
needle-like stream of Hydraulic Fluid (even at low pressure) can penetrate fingers, hands, or arms.
Such a puncture can feel like a bite, electric shock, or a prick. While it may seem like a minor issue,
any amount of Hydraulic Fluid injected into the human body is a serious issue. Anyone suffering
such a puncture wound should be
determine the extent of the injury. Explain the circumstances of the injury to the attending
physician, including what type of Hydraulic Fluid was involved. Do not assume a puncture wound
that could have been caused by Hydraulic Fluid is a minor issue; it could be life-threatening.

• Make a visual inspection of the Lift before using it. Do not use the Lift if you find any missing or
damaged parts. Instead, take it out of service, then contact an authorized repair facility, your
distributor, or BendPak at [phone] or email [e-mail].

• BendPak recommends making a
any damaged or severely worn parts, decals, or warning labels.

immediately

thorough

Use them only for their intended purpose.

at all times

mandatory

.

Do not

.

always wear safety gloves!

taken as an emergency to the hospital to

inspection of the Lift at least once a year. Replace

In rare cases, a

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Symbols

Following are the symbols used in this manual:

⚠ DANGER Calls attention to a hazard that

⚠ WARNING Calls attention to a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in death or injury.

⚠ CAUTION Calls attention to a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in personal injury,

NOTICE Calls attention to a situation that could result in product or property damage.

Liability Information

BendPak assumes no liability for damages resulting from:

• Use of the equipment for purposes other than those described in this manual.

• Modifications to the equipment without prior, written permission from BendPak.

• Injury or death caused by modifying, disabling, overriding, or removing safety features.

• Damage to the equipment from external influences.

• Incorrect operation of the equipment.

will

result in death or injury.

product damage, or property damage.

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Components

Not all components shown. Models with extensions are taller. Reference only – do not scale.

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Specifications

Top View

Approach View

Reference only – do not scale.

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Model

10AP 10AP-168 10APX 10APX-181

Lifting Capacity 10,000 lbs. / 4,536 kg

Max. Capacity — Front Axle 5,000 lbs. / 2,268 kg

Max. Capacity — Rear Axle 5,000 lbs. / 2,268 kg

A – Max. Rise 69 in. / 1,753 mm 75.5 in. / 1,918 mm

B – Lifting Height w/ Pad

C – Max. Lifting Height

1

1

73 in. / 1,854 mm 79.5 in. / 2,007 mm

82.5 in. / 2,095 mm 89 in. / 2,261 mm

D – Min. Height w/ Pad 4 in. / 102 mm

E – Overall Height

145 in. /

3,683 mm

168 in. /

4,267 mm

157 in. /

3,988 mm

F – Width Overall (Narrow) 135 in. / 3,431 mm

F – Width Overall (Wide) 145 in. / 3,683 mm

G – Outside Posts (Narrow) 127.5 in. / 3,238 mm

G – Outside Posts (Wide) 137.5 in. / 3,492 mm

H – Inside Posts (Narrow) 108.5 in. / 2,756 mm

H – Inside Posts (Wide) 118.5 in. / 3,010 mm

I – Drive-Thru Width (Narrow) 92. in. / 2,338 mm

I – Drive-Thru Width (Wide) 102 in. 2,592 mm

J – Floor to Top Switch

140 in. /

3,556 mm

163 in. /

4,140 mm

152 in. /

3,861 mm

181 in. /

4,597 mm

176 in. /

4,470 mm

K – Front Arm Reach (min) 24.5 in. / 622 mm

K – Front Arm Reach (max) 50 in. / 1,270 mm

L – Rear Arm Reach (min) 32 in. / 812 mm

L – Rear Arm Reach (max) 59.25 in. / 1,504 mm

Max. load per Lift Arm 2,500 lbs. / 1,134 kg

Screw Pad Adjustment 2 in. / 51 mm

Time to Full Rise

≈ 45 seconds

Motor2 220 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 Phase

Sound <70 dB

1

Lifting Height w/Pad is maximum lifting height with Pads adjusted to the lowest setting and no adapter(s). Maximum Lifting

Height is maximum lifting height with Pads adjusted to high setting and with both tall and medium Adapters installed.

2

Special voltages available upon request.

3

Lift Arms measured from the pivot center to the end of the Lift Arm.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Installation Checklist

Following are the steps needed to install a 10AP Series Two-Post Lift; perform them in this order.

☐ 1. Review the Safety Rules.

☐ 2. Make sure you have the necessary tools.

☐ 3. Plan for Electrical Work.

☐ 4. Review the Installation Orientation.

☐ 5. Review Clearances around the Lift.

☐ 6. Select the Installation Location.

☐ 7. Choose a Wide or Narrow Configuration (

☐ 8. Install the Safety Assemblies and position the Safety Cable.

☐ 9. Put Equalizing Cables into position.

☐ 10. Add Extension Pieces (10AP-168 or 10AP-181 Models only).

☐ 11. Learn about Hydraulic Fluid contamination.

☐ 12. Learn about Liquid Thread Sealant.

☐ 13. Routing the Hydraulic Hoses.

☐ 14. Create Chalk Line Guides for the Posts.

☐ 15. Anchor the Posts.

☐ 16. Prepare and install the Overhead Assembly and Safety Shutoff Bar.

☐ 17. Install the Microswitch.

☐ 18. Install the Equalizing Cables.

☐ 19. Mount the Power Unit (but do not connect it to power yet).

☐ 20. Route and install the Safety Lock Cable.

☐ 21. Connect the Hydraulic Hoses.

do not proceed until you have chosen

).

☐ 22. Install the Lift Arm Assemblies.

☐ 23. Perform final Leveling.

☐ 24. Contact the Electrician.

☐ 25. Wire the Microswitch (

☐ 26. Connect the Power Unit (

☐ 27. Install the Power Disconnect Switch and Thermal Disconnect Switch (

☐ 28. Lubricate the Lift.

☐ 29. Perform an Operational Test.

☐ 30. Review the Final Checklist.

☐ 31. Leave the Manual at the Lift for the Owner/Operator.

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Electrician required

Electrician required

).

).

Electrician required

).

Installation

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

The installation process includes multiple steps. Perform them in the order listed.

⚠ WARNING Use only the factory-supplied parts shipped with your Lift. If you use attachments,

Reviewing the Safety Rules

When installing a Lift, your safety depends on proper training and thoughtful operation. BendPak
recommends referring to the ANSI/ALI ALIS Standard Safety Requirements for Installation and Service
for more information about safely installing, using, and servicing your Lift.

⚠ WARNING Do not install this equipment unless you have automotive lift installation training.

accessories, or configuration modifying components that are in the path and/or
affect the operation of the equipment, affect the equipment’s electrical listing, or
affect the intended Vehicle accommodation, and if they are not certified for use
with this Lift, then you void the warranty of the Lift as well as compromising the
safety of everyone who sets up or uses the Lift. If you are missing parts, visit

BendPak.com/Support, email [e-mail] or contact BendPak

Technical Support at [phone].

Always use proper lifting tools, such as a Forklift or Shop Crane, to raise heavy
components. Do not install this equipment without reading and understanding this
Manual and the Labels on the unit.

Only fully trained personnel should be involved in installing this equipment. Always pay attention. Use
appropriate tools and lifting equipment. Stay clear of moving parts.

⚠ WARNING You must always wear appropriate protective equipment during installation: leather

gloves, steel-toed work boots, eye protection, back belts, and hearing protection.

Gathering Your Tools

You may need some or all of the following tools:

Rotary hammer drill (or similar)

3/4-inch carbide bit (conforming to ANSI

B212.15)

Hammer

Four-foot level

Open-end wrench set, SAE, and metric

Socket and ratchet set, SAE, and metric

Hex-key wrench set

Crescent and pipe wrenches

• Crowbar

• Chalk line

• Medium-sized flat screwdriver

• Tape measure, 25 feet or more

• Needle-nose pliers

• Forklift or Shop Crane

• Two 12-foot ladders

• Two sawhorses

• Torque wrench

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Preparing for Electrical Work

You will need to have a licensed, certified Electrician available at some point during the installation.

⚠ DANGER All wiring

applicable local, state, and federal electrical codes, rules, and regulations, such as
state and federal OSHA regulations and electrical codes.

NOTICE Notify your Electrician in advance so they come prepared with the items required to

connect to the facility’s power system, or an appropriate power cord with plug to
connect to an appropriate VAC power source, a Power Disconnect Switch, and a
Thermal Disconnect Switch.

The Electrician needs to:

• Connect to the VAC power source. The Power Unit comes with a pigtail for wiring to a
power source. Have your Electrician connect a power cord with plug to the electrical box on the
Lift for connection to a power outlet or have them wire it directly into the electrical system at the Lift
location. The Lift’s Power Unit must be protected by an appropriate circuit breaker.

• Connect the Microswitch wiring to the Power Unit. The Microswitch must be wired to
the Power Unit. The required wiring is included with the Lift.

• Install a Power Disconnect Switch. A Power Disconnect Switch is used to shut down the
Lift in the event of an electrical circuit fault, emergency, or when the Lift is being serviced. Refer to

Installing a Power Disconnect Switch for more information.

• Install a Thermal Disconnect Switch. A Thermal Disconnect Switch automatically shuts
down the equipment in the event of an overload or an overheated motor. Refer to Installing a

Thermal Disconnect Switch for more information.

must

be performed by a licensed, certified Electrician in accordance with

These items are not supplied with the Lift

.

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Reviewing the Installation Orientation

Top View

Keep these factors in mind when deciding how to orient the Lift:

• The first thing to figure out is which direction you will be driving the Vehicles in, called the
Approach.

o In most cases, this is simple: there’s a driveway on one side and a wall on the other side.

The driveway is your Approach. This makes the wall side the Front of the Lift and the
driveway side the Rear of the Lift.

o If both sides are open, decide which way you will be driving Vehicles onto the Lift. This is

the Approach; the drive-on side is the Rear of the Lift and the drive-off side if the Front.

•

The Power Unit must be installed on the Powerside Post

Powerside Post by the Mounting Bracket to which the Power Unit attaches; only one Post that
came with your Lift has a Mounting Bracket.

The following illustration shows the Power Unit location for your Lift.

. You can identify the

Reference only – do not scale.

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Checking Clearances

Clearance around and above the Lift is

required for safety

. Refer to the figures below.

Figures are not to scale. Not all components shown. Additional distance may be required on the Front
and Rear to allow Vehicles to be driven in or out from these directions.

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Selecting a Location

When selecting the location for your Lift, consider the following:

• Architectural plans. Consult the architectural plans for the desired location. Make sure there
are no contradictions between what you want to do and what the plans show.

• Available space. Make sure there is enough space for the Lift: front, back, sides, and
Refer to Specifications for exact measurements. Check for overhead obstructions such as
building supports, heaters, lights, electrical lines, low ceilings, and so on.

• Power. You need an appropriate VAC power source for the Lift’s Power Unit.

• Outdoor installations.10AP Series Two-Post Lifts are approved for indoor installation and use

Outdoor installation is prohibited.

only.

• Floor. Only install the Lift on a flat, concrete floor; do not install on asphalt or any other surface.
The surface must be level; do not install if the surface has more than 3° slope.

above

.

⚠ WARNING Installing your Lift on a surface with more than three degrees of slope could lead to

injury or even death. Only install your Lift on a level floor (defined as no more than
3/8 of an inch difference over the installation area). If your floor is not level, consider
making the floor level or using a different location.

• Concrete specifications. The concrete must be a minimum 4.25 inches thick, 3,000 PSI
minimum compressive strength, and cured for a minimum of 28 days. Do not install the Lift on
cracked or defective concrete. Anchor Bolts must be more than 6 inches from cracks and
expansion joints in the concrete or from a wall.

⚠ CAUTION BendPak Lifts are supplied with installation instructions and concrete anchors that

meet the criteria set by the latest version of the American National Standard in
Automotive Lifts – Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation in.,
ANSI/ALI ALCTV. Consult with an expert for any special regional structural and/or
seismic anchoring requirements specified by any other agencies and/or codes such
as the Uniform Building Code (UBC) and/or International Building Code (IBC).

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 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
tensioned steel, or you have located it using ground penetrating radar.

sheath comes up during drilling, stop drilling immediately

• Unloading the components. Unload the Lift components as close to the installation location
as possible. The Lift includes several heavy pieces, so the closer you unload them to the
installation location, the better off you will be.

⚠ WARNING Some Lift components are very heavy; if handled incorrectly, they can damage

materials like tile, sandstone, and brick. Try to handle the Lift components just
twice: once when delivered and once when moved into position. You must have a
Forklift or Shop Crane to move some of the Lift components into position.

care when moving Lift components

.

not

going to hit

.

If colored

Use

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Choosing a Wide or Narrow Configuration

10AP Series Two-Post Lifts can be installed in a Wide or Narrow Configuration:

• Wide Configuration. The Posts are farther apart, which means you can raise wider Vehicles on
the Lift. This is usually the best choice
installing the Equalizing Cables, use the Button End at the very end of the cable.

The following drawing shows an Equalizing Cable; the ends are exaggerated for clarity.

• Narrow Configuration. The Posts are closer together. This is usually the best choice for
narrower garages, as it uses less width. When you are installing the Equalizing Cables, use the
Button End

NOTICE 10AP Series Lifts are shipped from the factory with the Overhead Assembly and the

away

Safety Shutoff Bar already configured in the Narrow Configuration. Refer to Installing

the Overhead Assembly and Safety Shutoff Bar for information about

switching to the Wide Configuration.

from the end of the cable.

if

your Lift location is wide enough to support it. When

You do not need to do anything to the Overhead Assembly at this point, but you must

now

Wide or Narrow Configuration

• Routing the Equalizing Cables. The Equalizing Cables come with two Button ends, one for
the Wide Configuration and one for the Narrow Configuration. You need to know which Button end
to use when you put the Equalizing Cables into position.

• Creating the Chalk Line Guides. You use the Overall Width setting (in Specifications) to
create the Chalk Line Guides, so you know how far apart to put your Posts. There are two Width
Overall settings, one for the Wide Configuration and one for the Narrow Configuration. You need to
know which one to use when you are creating your Chalk Line Guides.

NOTICE If you are installing a Lift and do not yet know if it is going to be a Wide or a Narrow

Configuration, you need to
installation process.

for two reasons:

figure it out now

, before you go any further in the

decide

on a

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Installing the Safety Assemblies and Positioning the Safety
Lock Cable

Leaving both Lift Posts flat on the ground with access to the inside of the Post will ease the Safety
Lock installation and threading of the Safety Lock Cable into position. This procedure is intended to
leave the cable coiled at the top of the Offside Post, ready for routing after the Posts are standing. This
position will also make it easier to put the Equalizing Cables into position.

10AP Series Lifts have two Safety Assemblies: one on the Powerside Post (above the Power Unit) and
the other on the Offside Post at the same height.

The two Safety Assemblies engage the Lift head and prevent it from lowering. The Safety Release
mechanism allows the Lift Head to move past the Safety Locks and lower to the ground. The Safety
Assemblies must be disengaged
accomplish this, the two Safety Assemblies are connected to each other via a Safety Lock Cable,
which is routed through the Lift Posts and the Overhead Assembly.

The following illustrations display the Offside and Powerside Safety Mechanisms.

at the same time

so that both Lift Heads lower together. To

Offside Safety: Similar to the Powerside
Safety, except that it does not have a Safety Lock
Release Handle.

Powerside Safety: The Powerside Safety
includes a Safety Lock Release Handle and
spring, which is pushed down and used to
disengage the Safety Locks when lowering the
Lift.

Not to scale. Components removed for clarity.

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To assemble and install the two Safety Assemblies and pre-position the safety
release cable:

Put both Posts either flat on the ground or elevated on a sawhorse or similar. The
Posts must be accessible, facing up.

Slide the Lift Heads away from the bottom of both Posts. Far enough to clear the Latch Support
Plate and provide room to work.

Illustration above is a top view looking at the inside of the Lift Post. Not to Scale. Some
components removed for clarity.

Begin on the Offside Post

(5540047), four M6 x 20 machine screws (5530065) and the Pivot Pin (5746494) from the Parts
Bag. Overlap the Safety Block over the Latch Support Plate welded to the Offside Lift Post. Then
attach the extension Springs. Overlapping these parts will ease the Extension Spring installation.
Then move the Safety Block to overlap the Latch Support Plate and secure using the Safety Pivot
Pin as shown below.

, retrieve the Offside Safety Block (5737177), two extension springs

insides

of the

Not to scale. Components removed for clarity.

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Reference only – do not scale.

Locate the Safety Lock Cable. This is a long, thin Wire Rope Cable with a Button swaged onto one
end and nothing on the other end. Thread the cable through the Offside Safety Block as shown
above. Part Number and Cable length varies based on Lift Model.

Model Part Number Safety Cable

Dia. and Length

10AP 5595793 Ø1.8 x 7,773 mm

10AP-168 5595831 Ø1.8 x 8,865 mm

10APX 5595832 Ø1.8 x 8,103 mm

10AP-181 5595833 Ø1.8 x 9,322 mm

Thread the remainder of the Safety Lock Cable under the Safety Cable Sheave and Lift Head, then
up to the top of the Offside Post.

Coil the cable and secure with tape or a Zip Tie at

the top of the Offside Lift Post until called for later in the assembly.

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Move to the Powerside Post

, Retrieve the Powerside Safety Weldment (5601516), the two
extension springs (5540047) and four machine screws (5530045), then attach it over the Safety
Latch Support Block that is welded inside the Post, as shown below. Attach the Safety Pivot
Holder (5700404) to the Powerside Post, as depicted in step 7 below.

Reference only – do not scale.

Connect the Pivot Pin and Safety Pivot Holder using the M8 x 25 Machine Screw through the
Powerside Post.

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After the Safety Pivot Holder is in place, attach the Safety Release Handle (5761017) as depicted
below.

Reference only – do not scale.

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Putting the Equalizing Cables into Position

It is much easier to put the Equalizing Cables into position
this is not a full install of the Equalizing Cables, just putting them into position and looping the excess
at the top of the post secured with a Zip Tie or Tape.

NOTICE The two Equalizing Cables are the same length.

before

you stand up the Posts. Note that

⚠ CAUTION BendPak recommends wearing safety gloves when handling the Equalizing Cables.

The following graphic provides an overview of the Equalizer Cable routed into position.

Not to scale, components removed for clarity.

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To put the Equalizing Cables into position:

Put both Posts either flat on the ground or elevated on a sawhorse or similar. The

insides

of the

Posts must be accessible, facing up.

Slide the Lift Heads away from the bottom of both Posts. Far enough to provide access to the
bottom of the lift post and the Post Sheave.

Reference only – do not scale.

Retrieve the two Equalizing Cables for your Lift. Each model has a specific Equalizing Cable length
as noted in the table below.

Model Part Number Equalizing Cable

Assembly Dia.
and Length

10AP 5595731 Ø10 x 10,193 mm

10AP-168 5595732 Ø10 x 11,422 mm

10APX 5595733 Ø10 x 10,812 mm

10AP-181 5595734 Ø10 x 12,027 mm

Remove the Post Sheave from the bottom of both Posts.

Illustration shows the Cable Sheave
near the bottom of the Post.
Reference only – do not scale.

NOTICE Keep the Post Sheave, Sheave Pin, and Bolt nearby; you will be re-installing them soon.

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Take an Equalizing Cable and locate the Button End you are going to use:

• For

• For

Push the Button end up through the bottom of the Lift Head up towards the Cable Button Stop,
then push the Button end into the Slot in the Cable Button Stop.

Important If you are having problems getting the Button end into the Slot, try pushing the

If you are using the Narrow configuration, bend the top of the Equalizing Cable so that it is out of
the way of the other components in the Lift Head and Post.

Route the Equalizing Cable down to where the Post Sheave used to be and then up again towards
the top of the Post.

Lubricate the Sheave Pin and Bearing with Red Lithium Grease, then replace the Post Sheave,
making sure the Equalizing Cable is routed under it and in the Sheave.

Push the Threaded end of the Equalizing Cable through the Lift Head and out the Hole at the Top
of the Lift Head.

Wide Configurations
Narrow Configurations

Button end past the Button Stop and out the Hole at the Top of the Lift Plate; now,
move the Equalizing Cable around to get the Cable into the Slot. Once the cable is
in the Slot, pull back on the other end of the Cable to slide the Button end into the
Slot. Try to keep the Cable taut until the Equalizing Cable is connected at the other
end, done later in the installation. Note that it can be difficult to get the cable back
into the Slot if it comes out.

, use the Button end at the very end of the cable.

, use the Button end away from the end of the cable.

Illustration shows the opening in the
Lift Head, which is where you route
the Threaded end of the Equalizing
Cable.

Not all components are shown.
Reference only – do not scale.

Coil up and bind the remainder of the Cable (the portion above the Hole at the Top of the Lift
Head), then leave it resting on top of the Post until later in the installation.

Move both Lift Heads back down to the bottom of each Post.

Verify the Cylinder Clamps are in place above the Hydraulic Cylinders.

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Reference only – do not scale.

⚠ WARNING Verify the Cylinder Clamps are positioned at the top of the Lift Head and secured.

Do not operate the Lift if the Cylinder Clamps are not secured on the
Hydraulic Cylinders

10AP Series model numbers ending with -168 or -181 are supplied with Post Extensions that raise
the height of the Posts and allow you to raise taller Vehicles.

The Post Extensions are slipped over the top of both Posts and then bolted into place.

.

Reference only – do not scale.

To install the Post Extensions:

Locate the two Post Extensions and the 4 Hex Head Bolts, 8 Flat Washers, 4 Split-Lock Washers,
and 4 Nuts. Reference the illustration above for part numbers.

Slide one of the Post Extensions over the top of one of the Posts.

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The opening in the Post Extension faces the inside of the Lift.

Secure the Post Extension to the Lift Post, using the hardware listed in the illustration above.

Slide on the other Post Extension to the other Lift Post and secure it the same way.

Hydraulic System Warnings:

⚠ DANGER Failure to observe these warnings can result in serious personal injury including, in

rare cases, death.

⚠ WARNING The Hydraulic Hoses and connections

raise a Vehicle is made.

⚠ WARNING Double check to

unused auxiliary port plugs on the Power Unit, the Flow Divider, the Cylinders and
anywhere else in the Hydraulic System are tightened.

verify

all Hydraulic Hose connections and fittings, including

must

be inspected before any attempt to

⚠ WARNING The Power Unit is a Hydraulic Pump capable of developing pressures in excess of

5,000 psi (345 BAR). A pressure relief valve is used to set the pressure at the
desired level. Tampering with, adjusting, modifying, or removing the relief valve is
extremely dangerous and is not recommended. Only trained Hydraulics Technicians
should adjust the relief valve, using calibrated Hydraulic Pressure gauges to assure
the proper pressure setting is achieved.

⚠ WARNING Changes to the output pressure may render the power unit incompatible with

pressure limitations of other components in the Hydraulic Circuit. This may cause
catastrophic failure of those components, and could result in property damage,
serious personal injury, or death.

⚠ DANGER The Hydraulic System can contain high pressure which, if suddenly released, can

cause serious injury or death.

⚠ WARNING Do

not

attempt to connect or disconnect Hydraulic Hoses while the equipment is

loaded, or while a Vehicle is on the Lift, or the Hydraulic System is under pressure.

⚠ WARNING Keep bare hands away from Hydraulic Fluid; always wear gloves when handling

Hydraulic Fluid, Cylinders or Hydraulic Hoses.

⚠ WARNING When handling Hydraulic Fluid, always observe the safety instructions from the

manufacturer.

⚠ WARNING Always promptly clean any Hydraulic Fluid spills. If a leak is the source of the spill,

lockout the Lift to prevent use until the Hydraulic System is repaired.

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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ NOW

Hydraulic Fluid Contamination poses a serious issue for your Lift

water, dirt, or other debris can get into the Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings on the Lift, making your new
Lift inoperable and unusable.

Your Lift is shipped with clean components; however, BendPak strongly recommends that you take
secondary precautions and clean all Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings prior to making connections. It is
better and less costly to take these extra steps now so that you do not need to take your Lift out of
service later to fix issues that could have been prevented at the time of installation.

There are several ways to clean Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings:

• Compressed Air. Use an air compressor to blow out contaminants from each Hydraulic Hose

and Fitting prior to installation. Clean, dry air is preferred. Wear ANSI-approved eye protection
(safety glasses, goggles, or face shield) when using compressed air for cleaning. Never point an air
hose nozzle at any part of your body or any other person.

• Fluid Flushing. If the Hydraulic Fluid is clean and compatible with the system fluid, you can flush

Hoses and Fittings to create turbulent flow and remove particulates. Always ensure that the fluid
itself is contaminant-free.

Some additional steps that will help keep the Hydraulic Fluid clean:

• Remove old thread seal tape. Some ports on the Hydraulic 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 connections, but not necessary for O-ring (ORB) connections.

• Always use clean equipment. If you use a dirty bucket or funnel to transfer the Hydraulic Fluid

into the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir, the contaminants will likely be introduced into the Fluid. When
using cleaning rags, use a lint-free rag.

• Proper storage. Keep the Hydraulic Fluid sealed in its container until ready for use; store the

Fluid in a clean, dry, and cool area.

• Cover the Hoses and Fittings. Before installation, do not leave the ends of the Fittings

exposed; the same applies for the Hydraulic Hoses. As a general rule, keep the Hydraulic Hoses
and Fittings capped and in a clean area until ready for use.

• Filter the new Hydraulic Fluid. Just because it is new does not necessarily mean it is clean.

Use an offline filtration cart or kidney loop system to make sure the Hydraulic Fluid is clean before
being transferred into the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir (even using a heavy-duty nylon mesh screen is
better than trusting what is left at the bottom of the barrel).

• Avoid mixing different types of Hydraulic Fluid. If Hydraulic Fluid needs to be replaced,

make sure to flush the Hydraulic System of the old Hydraulic Fluid before you add the replacement
Fluid; do not mix the two together.

; contaminants such as

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About Thread Sealants

Liquid Thread Sealant lubricates and fills the gaps
between the Fitting
could contaminate the Hydraulic Fluid.

Other types of Thread Sealants (like
shred during installation or removal and eventually enter
the Hydraulic System.

Thread Sealant can be used with most Hydraulic Fittings,
although you probably only need to use with NPT
connectors.

threads and leaves no residue that

Teflon Tape) can

To apply Thread Sealant:

Make sure the Fittings and connectors you are going 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.

Skipping the first thread, apply a small amount of Thread Sealant to the next four threads of the
Fitting.

⚠ WARNING Always wear the proper protective equipment when handling Thread Sealant.

You only need a small amount because the sealant spreads to the other threads as it is tightened
into place.

If you put too much, the excess liquid will be pushed out when the Fitting is tightened; use a rag to
wipe the excess.

Tighten the Fitting into the connector; do

Allow the 24-hour manufacturer-recommended curing time before pressurizing the system.

Identifying Hydraulic Fittings

Joint Industry Council (JIC)

National Pipe Thread (NPT)

not

over tighten the Fitting.

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Routing the Hydraulic Hoses

It is easier to put some hydraulic components into position

before

you stand up the Posts.

All 10AP Series Lifts use either three or four Hydraulic Hoses (shown in illustration below):

Lift Model 10AP 10AP-168 10 APX 10APX-181

Hose A

Hose B

Hose C

Hose D

5570291 5570292 5570293 5570077

5570277 5570278

5570279 5570280

5570256 (Wide configuration ONLY)

All Hydraulic Hoses and Hydraulic Fitting locations are detailed in the drawing below.

Reference only – do not scale.

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To put the Hydraulic Hoses into position:

Locate the 4 Hydraulic Hoses and necessary Hydraulic Fittings: Two Elbow Fittings (5550113), one
Tee Fitting (5550003), and one Nipple Fitting (5550095 – for wide configurations only).

NOTICE The Power Unit Elbow Fitting (5550183) and the Short Hydraulic Hose cannot be

installed at this point, as the Power Unit is not yet in place.

Starting most of the way up the Powerside Post

Bulkhead Tee Hydraulic Fitting (5550003) through the hole above the Power Unit Mounting Bracket
from inside the Powerside Post.

NOTICE There is only one Tee Fitting, and it is installed on the Powerside Post above where the

Power Unit will be installed.

Tighten the Nut on the

outside

of the Powerside Post to hold the Bulkhead Tee Fitting in place.

Switching to the bottom of the Powerside Post

Hydraulic Hose Connector on the bottom of the Hydraulic Cylinder.

Important Keep a rag nearby in case some fluid leaks out of the Hydraulic Hose Connector

when you remove the Shipping Plug.

Connect one of the two Elbow Fittings (5550113) to the Hydraulic Hose Connector; tighten the
Elbow Fitting appropriately.

Point the JIC end of the Fitting towards the side of the Post with the Clips.

sealant on the NPT male threads only

Turn the Hydraulic Cylinder so that the Elbow Hydraulic Fitting is accessible from the bottom back
side of the Powerside Post.

NOTICE When routing Hydraulic Hoses, after they are positioned correctly, put them into the

nearby Clips and lightly crimp the Clips together along the side of each Post. When all
Hydraulic Hoses have been installed, go back and fully crimp all the Clips.

.

, push the single fitting (-06 JIC) on the

, remove the Shipping Plug from the

Use liquid thread

Take the Medium Hydraulic Hose, connect the Straight End to the bottom of the Tee Fitting
(5550003), and tighten securely.

Push the Curved End of the Medium Hydraulic Hose down to the bottom of the Powerside Post
and connect it to the JIC end of the Elbow Hydraulic Fitting (5550113); tighten securely.

Switching to the Offside Post

Hose Port at the bottom of the Hydraulic Cylinder.

Tighten the Elbow Fitting securely; make sure to leave the unconnected end of the fitting pointing
towards the side with the Clips.

Take the Long Hydraulic Hose, push the Curved End down through the Post, then connect the
Curved End to the Elbow Fitting (5550113) you just connected and tighten securely.

Make sure to clip the Long Hydraulic Hose to the Clips in the Post.

Carefully coil up and bind the rest of the Long Hydraulic Hose, then leave it resting on top of the
Offside Post until later in the installation.

You should now have the Long Hydraulic Hose connected to the bottom of the Hydraulic Cylinder
in the Offside Post, with the rest of the Long Hydraulic Hose coiled up at the top of the Offside
Post. It will be connected to the rest of the Hydraulic System later in the installation.

, connect the other Elbow Fitting (5550113) to the Hydraulic

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Creating Chalk Line Guides

Based on the Specifications for your Lift, create Chalk Line Guides on the ground for the two Posts
prior to moving them into position.

Use the Overall Width value in Specifications for your Lift model to determine where to place the
Chalk Line Guides. The Overall Width value is defined as the distance from the back of one base plate
to the back of the other base plate. The Overall Width setting may be set to Narrow (135 in. / 3,431
mm) or Wide (145 in. / 3,683 mm), depending on the selection for your Lift model.

The following illustration shows how to create Chalk Line Guides for a 10AP Series Lift.

Top View of the Base Plates. Not all components are shown.

Make sure to choose the Width Overall value for the Narrow or Wide orientation, based on the
selection you made earlier.

To add Chalk Line Guides:

Decide where you want to locate the Lift. Verify the clearances around the Lift area.

Create an Alignment Chalk Line at the Front of the Lift.

Make the Alignment Chalk Line longer than the Overall Width setting for your Lift model.

Make sure to use the Overall Width setting for Narrow or Wide orientation.

Create two Perpendicular Chalk Lines at 90° angles to the Alignment Chalk Lines at the Overall
Width distance for the Lift model you are installing.

The two Perpendicular Chalk Lines must be a specified distance from each other, the Overall
Width setting Narrow (135 in. / 3,431 mm) or Wide (145 in. / 3,683 mm), depending on
the selection for your Lift model.

When you move the Posts into position, put the Base Plates into the corners created by the Chalk
Line Guides, as shown in the figure above.

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Anchoring the Posts

⚠ DANGER Pay

Concrete specifications are:

• Depth: 4.25 inches / 108 mm thick,

minimum

• PSI: 3,000 PSI, minimum

• Cured: 28 days, minimum

The Concrete floor where you want to install your Lift must meet the following requirements:

• The floor must be a flat, concrete floor. It must be level;

with more than three degrees of slope

• Do not install the Lift on cracked or defective Concrete.

• Check the 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 cable.

special

fall over, potentially causing damage to the Vehicle, the Lift, and injuring bystanders.

attention when installing the Posts. If done incorrectly, the Lift could

Anchor Bolt specifications are:

• Length: 6.3 inches / 160 mm

• Diameter: .75 inch / 19 mm

• Anchor torque: 85 – 95 pound feet

(never less than 80 or more than 110)

• Effective embedment: 3.25 inches / 82.5

mm or more

do not install the Lift on a surface

.

⚠ 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
tensioned cable, or you have located it using ground penetrating radar.

sheath comes up during drilling, stop drilling immediately

not

going to hit a

.

If colored

⚠ WARNING Your concrete and Anchor Bolts

Lift on a Concrete surface. If you install a Lift on asphalt or any other surface, 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 Validation”.

⚠ WARNING Use

Lift buyers are responsible for conforming to all regional, structural, and seismic anchoring
requirements specified by any other agencies and/or codes, such as the Uniform Building Code and/or
International Building Code.

NOTICE Consider

Assembly and doing final leveling may be easier if there is some play in the Posts.

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only

the ALI-certified Anchor Bolts that came with your 10AP Series Two-Post

Lift. If you use components from a different source, you void your warranty and
compromise the safety of everyone who installs or uses the Lift.

not

torquing the Anchor Bolts into position yet. Installing the Overhead

must

meet these specifications. Only install your

Effective Embedment

location in the Hole where the
Expansion Sleeve presses into the
Concrete. This is where the Anchor
Bolts get their holding strength, the
further down into the Hole, the greater
the holding strength.

is the

Nominal Embedment

down into the Hole the bottom of the
Anchor Bolt is, which does not tell you
anything about the holding strength.

To install the Posts:

Using a Forklift or Shop Crane, move the Posts to the Chalk Line Guides you created earlier.

Carefully stand up each Post, one at a time, and move them to the appropriate location.

Double check your measurements against the Specifications for your Lift model.

Using the Base Plates as guides, drill each hole 4 inches deep using a carbide bit.

is how far

Go in straight; do not let the drill wobble.

The diameter of the drill bit must be the same as the diameter of
the Anchor Bolt. If you are using a ¾ inch diameter Anchor Bolt, for
example, use a ¾ inch diameter drill bit.

Do not drill all the way through the Concrete

punch completely through the slab, you could compromise the
holding strength of the Anchor Bolts.

Vacuum each hole clean.

⚠ WARNING You

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must

gloves, steel-toed work boots and heavy work clothes when anchoring the Posts.

use the appropriate safety gear including safety glasses, dust masks,

BendPak recommends using a vacuum to get the hole very
clean.

You can also use a wire brush, hand pump, or compressed air;
just

make sure to thoroughly clean each hole

Do

not

ream the hole. Do

the drill bit made it.

not

make the hole any wider than

; if you

.

NOTICE The holding strength of an Anchor Bolt is partially based on the how cleanly the

Expansion Sleeve presses against the Concrete. If the hole is dirty or too wide, there
is less holding strength.

Make sure the Washer and Nut are in place, then insert the Anchor Bolt into the 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 resistance, the hole is
too wide.

Once past the hole in the Base Plate, the Anchor Bolt eventually stops going down into the hole as
the Expansion Sleeve contacts the sides of the hole; this is normal.

Hammer or mallet the Anchor Bolt the rest of the way down into the hole, and then stop when the
Washer is snug against the Base Plate.

Plumb each Post; install any needed Shims or the optional Adapter Trays (which let you stack the
provided Auxiliary Adapters — also called Extenders — conveniently near the Lift Arms).

Do not scale.

Tip If you are going to torque the Anchor Bolts later, so that installing the Overhead Assembly

and final leveling is a little easier, skip the next step. Make sure the Anchor Bolts are
securely in position; This will ensure that the Posts will not move too much during the rest
of the installation.

Tighten each Nut
Torque Wrench.

⚠ CAUTION Do

Install the Foot Guard on the Powerside Post as shown above.

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clockwise

not

use an impact wrench to torque the Anchor Bolts.

to the recommended installation torque, 85 – 95 pound feet, using a

Installing the Overhead Assembly and Safety Shutoff Bar

The Overhead Assembly is installed above and between the Powerside and Offside Posts. It holds the
Equalizing Cables, the Hydraulic Hoses, the Microswitch wiring, and the Safety Lock Cable.

The Overhead Assembly is two pieces that are bolted together. The Overhead Assembly and the
Safety Shutoff Bar come from the factory already assembled in the Narrow Configuration.

NOTICE BendPak recommends placing the Overhead Assembly on sawhorses to prepare it.

The following graphic shows the bolting locations for both Narrow and Wide Configurations.

Note: When you line up the two Overhead Assembly pieces together, there will be four holes that go

through both pieces. Two holes on each side of the Overhead Assembly.

To prepare and install the Overhead Assembly:

If the Overhead Assembly is delivered unassembled, locate the two Overhead Assembly pieces
and the four Hex-Head Bolts, Flat Washers, and four Nuts required to connect them.

Secure the Overhead Assembly together in the desired width using the hardware listed in the
illustration.

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Remove all four Overhead Assembly Sheaves, their Pins and Cotter Pins from the ends of the
Overhead Assembly pieces. Keep the Sheave components nearby, you will be reinstalling them in
the same order in the next section.

Attach one end of the Safety Shutoff Bar to the Overhead Assembly, as shown below; use the
same type of M10 hardware to secure the other end of the Shutoff Bar.

If you are switching the Safety Shutoff Bar from Narrow to Wide Configuration, loosen the Slider
Set Screws, adjust the Safety Shutoff Bar appropriately, and then re-tighten the Slider Set Screws.

Reference only – do not scale.

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Installing the Microswitch

The following procedure describes how to install a Microswitch on the Overhead Assembly but does
not describe how to wire it; wiring is covered later in the installation. The Microswitch
over the Overhead Assembly and down the Powerside Post to the Power Unit.

wiring

goes

If you have
of them next to each other in the Microswitch Bracket.

two

Microswitches because you are using a three-phase Power Unit, simply install the two

To install the Microswitch:

Locate the Microswitch, the Microswitch Cover, and hardware required to install the Microswitch.

Put the Microswitch into position in the Microswitch Bracket such that the Safety Shutoff Bar,
when moved upwards, will push up the Trigger.

If you are installing a second Microswitch, put it into position next to the one you just installed.

Use the supplied hardware to secure the Microswitch and Microswitch Cover in place.

Use an appropriate lifting device to put the Overhead Assembly into position, making sure to
position the Microswitch Bracket on the same side as the Powerside Post.

Bolt the Overhead Assembly to the top of the Posts using two Bolts on each end.

Do not scale.

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Completing the Equalizing Cables Installation

Not to scale. Components removed for clarity.

Both Equalizing Cables should have been put into position coiled at the top of the Lift Posts before the
Posts were raised, which was covered in Putting the Equalizing Cables into Position.

This section picks up where that section left off: the Button Ends of the Equalizing Cables (on both
Posts) have been installed, routed around the Post Sheaves, and then pushed up above the Lift Head.
They now need to be routed over the Overhead Assembly and then down to the top of the Lift Head.

NOTICE

If your Equalizing Cables are not yet in position, you must go back and put them into position
before performing the following procedure.

When Equalizing Cables are fully routed, they are mirror images of each other. Refer to the figure
below.

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To route the Equalizing Cables:

Using a Forklift or Shop Crane, manually raise both Lift Heads about 28 inches / 711 mm off the
ground and engage them on the closest Safety Lock.

Measure to verify both Lift Heads are the same distance off the ground.

⚠ WARNING You must use a proper lifting device such as a Forklift or Shop Crane to raise and

position the Lift components.

Make sure the Button Ends of both Equalizing Cables are still in the Slots in their Cable Button
Stops, that both Equalizing Cables go under the Post Sheave in their Posts, and that the Threaded
Ends have been routed through the Hole at the Top of the Lift Head.

If either cable is not correct, fix it; you cannot continue until the Equalizing Cables are in their
correct starting positions. Remember, for a Wide Configuration, use the Button End at the very end
of the Equalizing Cable. For a Narrow Configuration, use the Button End away from the end of the
Equalizing Cable.

Choose which one of the two Equalizing Cables you are going to put into position first, then
remove the Nut from the Threaded End of that Cable.

NOTICE The Overhead Assembly Sheave, Sheave Pin, and Hair Pin were previously removed. If

they were mistakenly re-installed, you need to remove them again.

Route the Threaded End of the Equalizing Cable up on the inside of the Post, over the Overhead
Sheave Assembly, and then out over the top of the Overhead Assembly.

Lubricate the Sheave Pin and Bearing with Red Lithium Grease, then re-install the Overhead
Assembly Sheave, Sheave Pin, and Hair Pin.

At the other Post, remove the Nut from the Threaded End of the other Equalizing Cable.

Route the Threaded End over the top of the Overhead Assembly Sheave, and then down the Post
towards the Lift Head.

Lubricate the Sheave Pin and Bearing with Red Lithium Grease, then re-install the Overhead
Assembly Sheave, Sheave Pin, and Hair Pin.

Put the Threaded End of the Equalizing Cable through the hole at the top of the Lift Head, then
install the Nut and securely tighten.

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Reference only – do not scale.

Perform Steps 3 through 9 for the other Equalizing Cable.

Mounting the Power Unit

This section describes how to mount the Power Unit to the Powerside Post. You do
Electrician to
Refer to Connecting the Power Unit for installation information for your Electrician and specific
information about the Power Unit that came with your Lift.

NOTICE Do not connect the Power Unit to the Hydraulic System or to the power source at

mount

the Power Unit, but you do need an Electrician to

this point in the installation; those connections will be made later.

connect

not

need an

the Power Unit.

⚠ CAUTION The Power Unit is heavy. BendPak recommends having one person hold the Power

Unit while a second person bolts it into place.

To mount the Power Unit:

Find the supplied four Hex Head Bolts, four Nyloc Nuts, and one Vibration Dampener.

Remove the Power Unit from the packaging material.

Important The Power Unit is heavy. BendPak recommends having one person hold the Power Unit

while a second person bolts it into place.

Put the Vibration Dampener into place next to the Mounting Bracket on the Powerside Post.

Move the Power Unit Mount Plate next to the Vibration Dampener.

Secure the Power Unit and Vibration Dampener using the hardware listed below, using all four
holes to secure the Power Unit.

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Installing the Safety Lock Cable

The Safety Lock Cable and the Safety Lock Release Handle are used to release the Safety Locks,
allowing the Lift to be lowered.

The Safety Lock Cable should have been installed and left in place in the Installing the Safety

Assemblies section,

The following drawing shows the path the Safety Lock Cable travels from Safety Assembly on the
Offside Post to the Safety Assembly on the Powerside Post.

Not drawn to scale. Some components exaggerated or not shown for clarity.

The following illustration shows the Safety Lock Cable connections to the Safety Assemblies.

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Offside Safety: Powerside Safety:

Reference only – do not scale.

⚠

WARNING You will need to access the Overhead Assembly to route the Safety Lock Cable.

Use care to avoid falling when working on a ladder or other lifting device.

To route and connect the Safety Lock Cable:

Locate the Safety Lock Cable. This should be coiled at the top of the Offside Post.

Route the non-button end under the Safety Sheave, upwards on the inside of the Offside Post, up
and over the Safety Sheave at the top of the Offside Post, across the Overhead Assembly, over the
Safety Sheave at the top of the Powerside Post, and then downwards, on the inside of the
Powerside Post, towards the Powerside Safety Assembly.

Switching to the Powerside Post

through the Safety Sheave.

Temporarily remove the M6 Hex Head Bolt (5530031) and M6 Split Lock Washer (5545026) that is
loosely secured to the Safety Lock Release Handle.

Route the Safety Lock Cable through the hole in the Safety Release Handle, then replace the Bolt
and Split-Lock Washer. Tightly secure the connection.

Install the Safety Cover (5716072) to the Powerside Post; there is no Safety Cover for the Offside
Post. Make sure the Safety Lock Release is usable through the slot on the front.

, route the non-button end of the Safety Lock Cable

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Figure not to scale. Components removed for clarity.

⚠ CAUTION Verify the Safety Lock Cable stays on its Safety Sheaves; this keeps it out of the

way of the Equalizing Cables and the Hydraulic Hoses.

⚠ DANGER Verify both the Powerside and the Offside Safety Assemblies engage properly

before

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operating the Lift.

Connecting the Hydraulic Hoses

Some of the Hydraulic Hoses were put into place much earlier in the installation. It is now time to finish
installing the Hydraulic Hoses and connect them to the Power Unit.

If they were
procedure. Refer to Routing the Hydraulic Hoses for full instructions.

The following illustration shows how to connect the Hydraulic Hoses in both Lift configurations.

not

put into position earlier, you must do so now,

before

beginning the following

Drawing shows side of Powerside Post. Not drawn to scale. Not all components shown.

To finish connecting the Hydraulic Hoses:

Locate the Short Hydraulic Hose and the remaining Elbow Hydraulic Fitting (5550183).

On the Power Unit

remove the shipping plug, and then install the Elbow Hydraulic Fitting. Place a few drops of
hydraulic fluid on the O-ring before installing on the Power Unit.

See the drawing on the following page for possible Hydraulic Pressure Port locations.

Note: There are multiple Ports on the Power Units that are used with 10AP Series Lifts. However,

each 10AP Series Lift uses only one Hydraulic Pressure Port (labeled P in the drawing

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, locate a Hydraulic Pressure Port on the Power Unit (labeled P, P1, or P2),

below). Do
Hydraulic Pressure Port.

The following drawing shows the possible Hydraulic Pressure Port locations, depending on the
Power Unit you have.

not

connect to any of the other Ports and do

not

connect to more than one

Tighten the Elbow Fitting appropriately; make sure to leave the 06 JIC connector facing up,
towards the Tee Fitting.

Connect the Curved End of the Short Hydraulic Hose to the Tee Fitting; finger tighten the
connection.

This connection is made on the outside of the Powerside Post. If the 06 JIC connector of the Tee
Fitting is
correctly. Return to Routing the Hydraulic Hoses for more information.

Connect the Straight End of the Short Hydraulic Hose on the Elbow Fitting; finger tighten the
connection.

Switching to the Offside Post

Assembly towards the Powerside Post, making sure to put the hose through the Clips in the Post.

If you are installing the Lift in a
Hose to the top of the Tee Hydraulic Fitting, and then install a Nipple Hydraulic Fitting (5550095) to
the top of the Very Short Hydraulic Hose.

The Very Short Hydraulic Hose is

Connect the Straight End of either the Long Hydraulic Hose (for Narrow Configurations) or the Very
Short Hydraulic Line (for Wide Configurations) to the 04 JIC connector facing up on the Tee
Hydraulic Fitting; finger tighten the connection.

Using appropriate tools, go back and securely tighten all the finger-tightened connections.

not

on the outside of the Powerside Post, this means the Tee Fitting was not installed

, take the Long Hydraulic Hose and route it over the Overhead

Wide

Configuration, you need to install the Very Short Hydraulic

not used for Narrow Configurations

.

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Installing the Lift Arms

Lift Arms are what raise Vehicles off the ground. Your Lift comes with four Lift Arms. Lift Arms come
uninstalled.

Install the Arms as detailed in the figure below.

The

first task

• If you can only drive in one way. The approach side is the Rear, the other side is the Front.

• If you can drive in either way. Choose one side as the Front and the other side as the Rear.
The best way to make this decision is to pick one approach direction for the Vehicles you will be
putting on the Lift, even though you can drive in either way. Also consider the ease of backing out
of from your chosen approach. Once the decision is made, you approach the Lift from the Rear, so
the other side is the Front.

The

second task

To determine right and left, stand between the two Posts, then turn to face one of them straight on.
From this viewpoint, the right side of the Post is the ‘right’ and the left side of the Post is the ‘left’.

After finishing the first Post, repeat the process for the second Post.

is to determine the Front and Rear of the Lift:

is whether the Lift Arm is a ‘right’ or a ‘left’. This is determined separately per Post.

Reference only – do not scale.

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To install a Lift Arm in a Lift Head:

Using a Forklift or Shop Crane, raise the desired Lift Head to the first locking position; you need
that room to work.

⚠ CAUTION The Lift Head and Lift Arms are heavy. Exercise caution when raising the Lift Head

to the first locking position using a Forklift or Shop Crane.

Place a Gear Stop and Spring on the Lift Arm Assembly.

Reference only – do not scale.

Move the appropriate Lift Arm into place in the Lift Head, then Slide the Arm Lock Pin and Arm
Lock Release Handle through the holes in the Lift Head and Lift Arm Assembly.

The holes at the end of the Lift Arm need to be inside the Lift Head and lined up with the holes in
the Lift Head.

Reference only – do not scale.

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Slide the Arm Lock Pin through the holes in the Lift Head and the Lift Arm Assembly.

Reference only – do not scale.

Push a Snap Ring into its grooves on the bottom of the Arm Lock Guide Rod.

Secure a Set Screw on either side of the Lift Head Pin; two Set Screws per each Lift Head Pin.

Repeat Steps 1 – 6 for the other three Lift Arm Assemblies.

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⚠ WARNING Make sure that the Arm Restraint Gears and the Gear Stops are meshing and

staying in place when up to 150 pounds of lateral force is applied before putting the
Lift into normal operation.

⚠ DANGER Each Lift Arm Assembly must be inspected and adjusted as required before each

use. Do not operate the Lift if any of the four Lift Arm restraint systems are not
functioning correctly. Replace any damaged components with approved
replacement parts.

Leveling

Before operating your Lift, you need to make sure the Lift Posts are straight, and the Lift Arms are
level:

• Lift Posts: The Posts

To make sure the Posts are straight, measure the distance between the two Posts six inches
below the Overhead Assembly and one foot off the ground (you will need to move the Lift Arms out
of the way). The two measurements (A and B in the drawing below) must be the same.

If the Posts are not straight, shim them as required.

must

be the same distance apart at the top and at the bottom.

⚠ CAUTION If your Lift Posts are not straight or your Lift Arms are not level, this is a safety risk.

The Vehicles you put on the Lift will be less secure; they could fall and cause injuries
or damage to the Vehicle or to the Lift.

• Lift Arms: When the Lift Posts are straight, make sure the Lift Arms are level. Raise the arms to
the first locking position and put a level across the Pads.

Adjust the Equalizing Cables. Determine which Lift Arm is low, then adjust the Nut on the bottom of
the Threaded End of the Equalizing Cable until the Lift Arms are level. When you believe the Lift
Arms to be level, raise the Lift and listen for the Lift Heads hitting the Safety Locks (there is a
distinct thump). You want the thumps to be simultaneous or close to it.

not

NOTICE If you have

95 ft lb.) once you have completed final leveling.

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yet torqued the Anchors you can torque them to specification (85 –

Contact the Electrician

As mentioned previously, there are installation tasks that require a certified Electrician.

⚠ DANGER All wiring

all applicable local electrical codes.

The Electrician needs to:

• Connect to power. The Power Unit comes with a pigtail for wiring to a power source. Have your
Electrician connect a power cord with plug to the electrical box on the Lift (for connection to a
power outlet) or have them wire it directly into the electrical system at the Lift location.

• Connect the Microswitch to the Power Unit. The Microswitch (which is next to the Safety
Shutoff Bar) must be wired to the Power Unit. The necessary wiring is included.

• Install a Power Disconnect Switch. Ensures you can quickly and completely interrupt
electrical power to the Lift in the event of an electrical circuit fault, emergency, or when equipment
is undergoing service or maintenance. You must put it within sight and easy reach of the Lift
operator. Refer to Installing a Power Disconnect Switch for more information.

• Install a Thermal Disconnect Switch. Ensures the equipment shuts down in the event of an
overload or an overheated motor. Refer to Installing a Thermal Disconnect Switch for
more information.

These installation tasks are described in detail in the following sections.

The Electrician is responsible for providing:

• A power cord and appropriate 220 VAC plug for connecting to an appropriate power source or the
items required to connect to the facility’s power system

• a Power Disconnect Switch

• a Thermal Disconnect Switch

must

be performed by a licensed, certified Electrician in accordance with

Additional information is supplied in the following sections describing these tasks.

Electrical Information

⚠ DANGER All wiring

all applicable local electrical codes. Do not perform any maintenance until 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, which is not covered by the

warranty.

• The Lift uses electrical energy; if your organization has Lockout/Tagout policies, make sure to
implement them after connecting to a power source.

• Use a separate circuit breaker for each Power Unit.

• Protect each circuit with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker:

– For a 208 to 230 VAC,

must

be performed by a licensed, certified Electrician in accordance with

single phase

circuit, use a 15-amp circuit breaker.

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Wiring the Microswitch

This section describes how to wire the Microswitch; installing the Microswitch was described in

Installing the Microswitch.

The Lift comes with either one or two Microswitches, depending on the Power Unit:

• 1 Ph Power Units. You need only one Microswitch, which must be wired between incoming
power and the Electrical Box on the Power Unit on one of the two “hot” wires.

• 3 Ph Power Units. You need two Microswitches, which must be wired between incoming
power and the Electrical Box on the Power Unit on two of the three hot wires. Both Microswitches
you receive are identical. If wiring two Microswitches, they
wires.

Refer to the diagrams in Wiring Diagrams for detailed Microswitch wiring information.

The following procedure assumes the Microswitch is already in place. If it is not, refer to Installing

the Microswitch to install it.

To wire a Microswitch to the Lift:

Locate the Microswitch Cable (14/4 SJO, UL 62, 300 VAC) supplied with the Lift.

must

be wired on two different hot

On the Overhead Assembly

two Microswitches, for a 3 Ph Power Unit). Refer to Wiring Diagrams for wiring information.

Route the Microswitch Cable from the Microswitch on the Overhead Assembly over to the
Powerside Post, down the Powerside Post, out the hole in the Post near the top of the Safety Lock
Release, and to the Electrical Box on the Power Unit.

NOTICE The Microswitch Cable and the Short Hydraulic Hose must go

Safety Cover.

, connect one end of the Microswitch Cable to the Microswitch (or

around

the Powerside

Once the Microswitch Cable is routed from the Microswitch to the Power Unit, clip the Microswitch
Cable using the clips on the Overhead Assembly and the inside of the Powerside Post.

Clipping the Microswitch Cable in place keeps it out of the way of the other components.

On the Power Unit

in Connecting the Power Unit.

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, open the Electrical Box and wire the Microswitch Cable per the instructions

Connecting the Power Unit

The Power Unit and the Microswitch must be connected to an appropriate power source.

⚠ DANGER All wiring

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
until all procedures are complete. The Lift uses electrical energy; if your organization
has Lockout/Tagout policies, make sure to implement them after connecting to a
power source.

⚠ DANGER Make clear to the Electrician that all electrical work

local, state, and federal codes, rules, and regulations, such as state and federal
OSHA regulations and electrical codes.

Your 10AP Series Lift is available with one of any of the following types of Power Units:

• 220 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 Phase. 220 VAC, for North American countries (U.S., Mexico, Canada).

• 208-240/380/460 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3 Phase. 3 Phase, multiple voltages available.

• 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 Phase. 220 VAC, for countries outside North America.

NOTICE 110 VAC Power Units are currently

The following drawing is a front view of a Power Unit. Your specific Power Unit may look somewhat
different based on what type you purchased.

Note: The Up Button shown in the drawing above could be in a different location on the unit or

could be a switch instead of a button, depending on the Power Unit you have.

must

be performed by a licensed, certified Electrician. Do not perform

must

not

available for 10AP Series Lifts.

conform to applicable

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⚠ DANGER Make clear to your Electrician that all electrical work

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ NOW

local, state, and federal codes, rules, and regulations, such as state and federal
OSHA regulations and electrical codes.

NOTICE Wiring information is either on the outside of the Power Unit under the Electrical Box

or inside the cover of the Electrical Box. Have the Electrician use that wiring
information to wire the Power Unit to the power source.

must

conform to applicable

Hydraulic Fluid Contamination

Hydraulic Fluid Contamination poses a
or other debris can make their way into the Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings on your Lift, making your new
Lift inoperable.

Your Lift is shipped with clean components; however, BendPak strongly recommends that you take a
secondary precaution to clean all Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings prior to making connections. It is better
and less costly to take these extra steps now so that you do not need to take your Lift out of service
later fixing issues that could have been prevented at the time of installation.

There are several ways to clean Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings:

• Compressed air. Use an air compressor to blow out contaminants from each Hydraulic Hose
and Fitting prior to installation. Clean, dry air is preferred. Wear eye protection (safety glasses,
goggles, or face shield) when using compressed air for cleaning. Never point an air hose nozzle at
any part of your body or any other person.

• Fluid flushing. As long as the Hydraulic Fluid is clean and compatible with the system fluid, you
can flush Hoses and Fittings to create turbulent flow to remove particulates. Always ensure that the
fluid itself is contaminant-free.

Some additional steps that will help keep the Hydraulic Fluid clean:

• Remove old thread seal tape. Some ports on the Hydraulic Cylinders are shipped with
temporary plugs secured with thread seal tape. Make sure to thoroughly remove any leftover
thread seal tape that may inadvertently enter the Hydraulic System.

• Use a liquid thread sealant only

5452 thread sealant is recommended for all NPT Fittings. Do not over tighten
NPT Fittings or they may crack. Do not use thread seal tape on flare-end JIC 37­degree Fittings or ORB O-Ring Fittings.

• Always use clean equipment. If you use a dirty bucket or funnel to transfer the Hydraulic Fluid
into the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir, the contaminants will likely be introduced into the Fluid. When
using cleaning rags, use a lint-free rag.

• Proper storage. Keep the Hydraulic Fluid sealed in its container until ready for use. Store the
Fluid in a clean, dry, and cool area.

serious

issue for your Lift; contaminants such as water, dirt,

. Teflon paste-type thread sealant or Loctite™

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• Cover the Hoses and Fittings. Before installation, do not leave the ends of the Fittings
exposed; the same applies to Hydraulic Hoses. As a general rule, keep the Hydraulic Hoses and
Fittings capped and in a clean area until ready for use.

• Filter the new Hydraulic Fluid. Just because it is new does not necessarily mean it is clean.
Use an offline filtration cart or kidney loop system to make sure the Hydraulic Fluid is clean before
being transferred into the Reservoir (even using a heavy-duty nylon mesh screen is better than
trusting what is left at the bottom of the barrel).

• Avoid mixing different types of Hydraulic Fluid. If Hydraulic Fluid needs to be replaced,
make sure to flush the Hydraulic System of the old Hydraulic Fluid before you add the replacement
fluid; do not mix the two together.

Hydraulic System Warnings

Before applying power to the Hydraulic System note the following Warnings:

WARNING Failure to observe these warnings can result in serious personal injury including, in

⚠

rare cases, death.

⚠ WARNING The Hydraulic hoses and connections

raise a Vehicle is made.

must

be inspected before any attempt to

⚠ WARNING Verify all Hydraulic Hose connections and fittings, including unused auxiliary port

plugs on the Power Unit, the Flow Divider, the Cylinders and anywhere else in the
Hydraulic System are tightened.

⚠ WARNING The Power Unit is a Hydraulic Pump capable of developing pressures in excess of

5,000 psi (345 BAR). A pressure relief valve is used to set the pressure at the
desired level. Tampering with, adjusting, modifying, or removing the relief valve is
extremely dangerous and is not recommended. Only trained Hydraulics technicians
should make adjustments to the relief valve, using calibrated hydraulic pressure
gauges to assure the proper pressure setting is achieved.

⚠ WARNING Changes to the output pressure may render the power unit incompatible with

pressure limitations of other components in the hydraulic circuit. This may cause
catastrophic failure of those components, and could result in property damage,
serious personal injury, or death.

⚠ WARNING The Hydraulic System may contain high pressure which, if suddenly released, can

cause serious injury or death.

⚠ WARNING Do not attempt to connect or disconnect Hydraulic Hoses while the equipment is

loaded or while a Vehicle is on the Lift or the Hydraulic System is under pressure.

⚠ WARNING Keep bare hands away from Hydraulic Fluid; always wear gloves when handling

Hydraulic Fluid, Cylinders or Hydraulic Hoses.

⚠ WARNING When handling Hydraulic Fluid, always observe the safety instructions from the

manufacturer.

⚠ WARNING Always promptly clean any Hydraulic Fluid spills. If a leak is the source of the spill,

lockout the Lift to prevent use until the Hydraulic System is repaired.

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To prepare the Power Unit:

Have the Electrician locate the Pigtail coming out of the Electrical Box on the Power Unit.

Open the Electrical Box, remove the Pigtail, and then either:

– Wire the Power Unit directly into the facility’s electrical system and protected by an appropriate

circuit breaker.

– Wire a power cord (with appropriate plug) inside the Electrical Box to the wiring that was

connected to the Pigtail.

Wire the Microswitch(es) into the incoming power. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for wiring
information.

Fill the Hydraulic Fluid reservoir with approved Hydraulic Fluid. When you receive the Power Unit,
the Reservoir is empty; you need to fill it.

The reservoir holds ≈3.5 gallons of Hydraulic Fluid, depending on which Power Unit you have.

Approved Hydraulic Fluids are any general-purpose ISO-32, ISO-46, or ISO-68 hydraulic oil or
approved automatic transmission fluids such as Dexron III, Dexron VI, Mercon V, Mercon LV, Shell
Tellus S4 / S3 / S2, or any synthetic multi-vehicle automatic transmission fluid.

⚠ WARNING Do not run the Power Unit without Hydraulic Fluid; you will damage it.

⚠ DANGER Risk of explosion: This equipment has internal arcing or parts that may spark

and should not be exposed to flammable vapors. The Power Unit’s motor should
not be located in a recessed area or below floor level. Never expose the motor to
rain or other damp environments; damage to the motor caused by water is not
covered by the warranty.

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⚠

Installing a Power Disconnect Switch

WARNING A Power Disconnect

Switch is
with this equipment.

A Power Disconnect Switch is a National
Electrical Code (NEC) requirement. They are
designed to allow the operator to interrupt
the main electrical power in the event of an
emergency or circuit fault, or when the
equipment is undergoing service or
maintenance.

Make sure to install a Power Disconnect
Switch that is properly rated for the
incoming power source.

Your Power Disconnect Switch must be
readily accessible and installed so that it is
in easy reach of the operator or in their line
of sight. The Power Disconnect Switch
must be clearly marked to indicate its
purpose.

not

provided

The figure to the right details a Power
Disconnect Switch located between the
Lift’s power source and its Power Unit. A
quick flip of the switch immediately cuts
power to the Lift.

In the case of the 10AP Series Lifts, the
location directly above the Power Unit is
being used by the Lowering Handle, so your
Electrician may want to move the Power
Disconnect Switch location up a little.

⚠ DANGER Installing a Thermal

Disconnect Switch
be performed by a
licensed, Electrician in
accordance with local and
national electrical codes.

Have the Electrician select a
Power Disconnect Switch.

UL-listed

Installing a Thermal Disconnect Switch

must

⚠ WARNING A BendPak 10AP Series Lift motor has

Have the Electrician connect a motor Thermal Disconnect Switch or overload device that will make
sure the equipment shuts down in the event of an overload or an overheated motor.

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no

thermal overload protection.

⚠ DANGER Installing a Thermal Disconnect Switch

Electrician in accordance with local and electrical codes. Do not perform
maintenance or installation on the Lift without first making sure that main electrical
power has been disconnected from the Lift and
procedures are complete.

Running high electrical current that exceeds the motor’s full load amps (FLA) rating may result in
permanent damage to the motor.

must

be performed by a licensed, certified

any

cannot

be re-energized until all

BendPak strongly recommends you

not

exceed the rated duty cycle of the Lift motor.

Lubricating the Lift

Lubricate the following with a white lithium grease or similar:

• All Cable Sheaves and Cable Sheave Pins

• The four inside corners of both Posts

• Safety Sheaves

• All Lift Arm Pivot Points

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Review Final Checklist Before Operation

Make sure these things have been done before putting the Lift into normal operation:

• Review the Installation Checklist and verify all steps have been performed.

• Make sure the Power Unit is getting power from the power source.

• Check the Hydraulic Fluid reservoir; it must be full of approved Hydraulic Fluid or automatic
transmission 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.

• Make sure both Posts are properly plumbed, shimmed, and stable.

• Check to see that all Anchor Bolts are correctly torqued.

• Lubricate all Cable Sheaves and the inside of the Posts where the Slide Blocks move.

• Make sure both Carriage Bolts are in place and tightened near the top of both Posts.

• Make sure all Cables are properly positioned in their Sheaves.

• Make sure all Cable Sheave retaining pins and/or clips are secure.

• Make sure both Safety Assemblies are connected and working normally.

• Make sure the Cylinder Clamps are secured in place above the Hydraulic Cylinders.

• Make sure that all Safety Locks are clear and free.

• Make sure an Operational Test has been performed.

You can harm the motor by running it without enough fluid.

Leave the Manual with the Owner/Operator

Make sure to leave the Installation and Operation Manual with the owner/operator so that it is available
to everyone who is going to use the Lift.

Perform an Operational Test

Before putting your Lift into normal operation, we recommend raising and lowering it several times with
a typical Vehicle on the Lift. This will help you get a feel for how to operate the controls and help get
any residual air out of the Hydraulic System (sometimes called “bleeding” the system).

⚠ DANGER Automotive Lifts are dangerous tools when used by inexperienced or impaired

technicians. When you even hear the words “automotive lift,” your brain should
automatically register the fact that lifting a vehicle is a serious endeavor with life­threatening risks if mandatory lifting precautions are ignored.

During the Operational Test, check for proper installation and operation. Do not raise any additional
Vehicles until a thorough Operational Test has been done with a typical Vehicle.

⚠ WARNING Never raise a Vehicle whose weight exceeds the rated capacity of the Lift. Do not

leave the controls until the Lift is engaged on its Safety Locks. Only trained
personnel should raise or lower the Lift.

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To perform an Operational Test:

Make sure you have covered all the areas in Review Final Checklist before Operation
before proceeding further.

Follow the instructions in Raising a Vehicle and Lowering a Vehicle to safely raise and lower
a Vehicle on the Lift.

⚠ DANGER Follow the instructions carefully when it comes to contacting the manufacturer’s

recommended Lifting Points on the underside of the Vehicle. If you do not, the
Vehicle could become unstable and fall, which could damage the Vehicle, damage
the Lift, and injure or even kill anyone under the Vehicle.

Adjust the Lift Arms under the Vehicle so the Adapters are directly under the Lifting Points for the
Vehicle you are raising. If necessary, use the included Auxiliary Adapters for extra height.

Press the Up button to raise the Lift until

Check the Arm Restraint Gears on all four Lift Arm Assemblies to make sure they are engaged. If
they are not engaged, move the Lift Arms back and forth until they engage.

Raise the Lift until the tires of the Vehicle are a few inches off the ground.

Verify all four Adapters are making solid contact with all Lifting Points.

If any of the Adapters are
and start over again; the Adapters

Raise the Vehicle approximately three feet off the ground, then release Up, then press and hold the
Safety Lock Release Handle and the Lowering Handle to lower the Lift back down.

NOTICE Residual air in the Hydraulic System can cause the Lift to shake, move erratically, or

squeak; this is normal when you first start using the Lift. It will soon stop doing this,
as the Hydraulic System is self-bleeding.

Wait for one minute.

not

making solid contact with the Lifting Points, carefully lower the Lift

must

⚠ WARNING The Power Unit is not a constant duty motor;

Repeat the process, this time raising the Lift, engaging it on a Safety Lock position, taking it off the
Safety Lock position, and then lowering it back down to the ground.

If the Lift is working without shaking, moving erratically, or squeaking, there is no need to repeat
the procedure. If the Lift is shaking, moving erratically, or squeaking, repeat the procedure one
more time. If you continue to have issues, refer to Troubleshooting for assistance.

just before

make solid contact with all Lifting Points.

the Adapters contact the Lifting Points.

it cannot be run continuously

.

When the Lift is on the ground and the Vehicle is on all four tires, move the four Lift Arms to their
full drive-through positions, then drive the Vehicle out.

With no Vehicle on the Lift Arms, press and hold the Up button on the Power Unit.

Have another person push up the Safety Shutoff Bar until it triggers the Microswitch.

If the Lift Arms do not stop rising when the Microswitch is triggered, this means the Microswitch is
either not installed correctly or not wired correctly. Return to the sections in this manual where
installation and wiring of the Microswitch is described to identify and correct the issue.

⚠ CAUTION Do not put the Lift into normal operation until you have confirmed that triggering the

Microswitch stops the Lift Arms from rising.

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Operation

This section describes how to operate your BendPak 10AP Series Lift.

⚠ DANGER Automotive Lifts are dangerous tools when used by inexperienced or impaired

Lift Operation Safety Rules

⚠ DANGER Your safety depends on reading, understanding, and implementing these Safety

technicians. When you even hear the words “automotive lift,” your brain should
automatically register the fact that lifting a vehicle is a serious endeavor with life­threatening risks if mandatory lifting precautions are ignored.

Rules. Do not skip over them; read them carefully and follow them!

Do the following

• Check the Lift. A complete inspection of the Lift is required before using it. Check the Hydraulic
System for loose connections including Hydraulic Fittings, Hydraulic Hoses, and any Auxiliary Port
Plugs. Check the Lift for any missing, heavily worn, or damaged parts. Do not operate the Lift if
you find any issues; instead, take it out of service, contact your dealer, email

[e-mail], or call [phone], extension 196.

• Check the area. Keep the area around the Lift clean and free of obstructions; anything that
could cause a problem for the Lift. Do not forget to check
obstruction, move it out of the way. Do not allow any people or animals 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 thoroughly read the manual and
understands how this equipment works. Only the operator should be within 30 feet of the Lift when
it is in motion. Do not allow children to operate the Lift. Do not allow anyone under the influence of
drugs or alcohol to operate the Lift.

• Check for safety. Make sure everyone who is going to be walking near the Lift is aware of its
presence and takes appropriate safety measures. Only put Vehicles on the Lift Arms.

raising a Vehicle on the Lift, do not leave it until it is positioned on Safety Locks

When lowering the Lift, do not leave it until it is on the ground.

• Check the Vehicle. Never exceed the Lift’s weight rating. Do not allow people inside a Vehicle
you are going to raise. Make sure the Vehicle is not overbalanced on either end. Make sure you
know the manufacturer’s recommended Lifting Points for the Vehicle. Never raise just one side,
one corner, or one end of a Vehicle.

before

you raise or lower a Vehicle on your Lift:

above

the Lift. If you find an

When

.

⚠ WARNING Always use care when you are around your Lift. When it is in a lowered position, be

careful not to trip over it. When it is raised, be careful not to hit your head on the Lift
Arms or the Vehicle.

people, animals, and objects at least 30 feet away from the Lift

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When you are raising or lowering a Vehicle, keep all

.

About Lifting Points, Adapters, and Auxiliary Adapters

An important note to keep in mind when using a frame-engaging Lift is that the raised Vehicle must be
balanced on the four Lift Arms. If the Vehicle is not balanced, it is more likely to become unstable and
slide off the Lift, possibly damaging the Lift, the Vehicle, and anything under the Lift, including injuring
people.

⚠ WARNING You

To balance a Vehicle on a frame-engaging Lift, you need to have the Adapters (also called Pads)
contact the Vehicle on the manufacturer’s recommended Lifting Points. When you raise a Vehicle by
its Lifting Points, the Vehicle is balanced.

NOTICE The manufacturer’s recommended Lifting Points do not take into consideration any

Some Vehicles have indicators on the underside that identify the Lifting Points; many do not.

Your best approach is to find the Vehicle in the guide provided with your Lift. Vehicle Lifting Points for
Frame Engaging Lifts or contact the manufacturer of the Vehicle. This guide also includes a page of
safe lifting suggestions, which everyone who uses the Lift should read.

Lifting it Right: A Safety Manual from the Automotive Lift Institute, also provided with your Lift, includes
a wide variety of information about Lifts and how to use them safely.

The Adapters and Auxiliary Adapters (also called height adapters or extenders) supplied with every
10AP Series Lift include:

• Four Screw Lift Pads Assemblies (5215704). Best suited for Vehicles with Unibody
constructions; they are also adjustable up to 3 in.

• Four Short Auxiliary Adapters - 2.25 in. / 56 mm (5746007). Allows you to position the
height of your Auxiliary Adapters to make better contact with Vehicles.

• Four Medium Auxiliary Adapters - 2.5 in. / 63 mm (5746192). Allows you to position the
height of your Auxiliary Adapters to make better contact with Vehicles.

must

three Lift Arms to raise a Vehicle. The Vehicle will be unstable and could slip off the
Lift, possibly damaging the Lift, damaging the Vehicle, and injuring anyone under it.

major changes that might have been made to the Vehicle. If the motor is removed,
for instance, or there is a 5,000 pound / 2,268 kg weight in the trunk, the Vehicle’s
Lifting Points will not be the best balancing points.

use all four Lift Arms when raising a Vehicle. Never use just one, two, or

⚠ WARNING You can stack Auxiliary Adapters, but only up to 9 in. If you stack Auxiliary Adapters

above 9 in., the Vehicle could become unstable and slip off the Lift, possibly
damaging the Lift, damaging the Vehicle, and injuring anyone under it.

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Raising a Vehicle

This section describes how to raise a Vehicle on your 10AP Series Two-Post Lift.

⚠ WARNING Never raise a Vehicle whose weight exceeds the rated capacity of the Lift. Do not

leave the controls until the Lift is engaged on a Safety Lock position or fully lowered.
Only trained personnel should raise and lower the Lift.

To raise a Vehicle:

Verify all four Lift Arms are on the ground in their full drive-through positions and all personnel are
clear of the service bay.

Check under the Vehicle you are going to raise, check for the type of vehicle frame, and then put
the most appropriate Adapters on the Lift Arms.

If you are lifting a sedan or a Vehicle with a unibody construction, a Screw Lift Pad is generally the
best choice. If you are lifting an SUV, truck, or other Vehicle with a frame construction, a Frame
Cradle Pad is generally the best choice.

⚠ WARNING Always use the Adapter type best suited for the Vehicle you are raising. If you use

the wrong Adapter type, the Vehicle could become unstable.

Drive the Vehicle into the service bay.

⚠ CAUTION When driving a Vehicle into position, keep to the middle of the area between the

Posts. If you hit a Lift Arm or any other portion of the Lift, you could damage the
Vehicle and/or the Lift.

When you are satisfied with the location of the Vehicle, put it in park, put on the parking brake, and
turn off the motor.

If the Vehicle is a manual transmission, put it into first gear before turning off the motor.

Get out of the Vehicle; open the doors carefully to avoid damaging them on the Lift.

Locate the manufacturer’s recommended Lifting Points for the Vehicle you are raising.

If you are unsure where the Lifting Points are, consult Vehicle Lifting Points for Frame Engaging

Lifts, which was provided with the Lift, or the manufacturer of the Vehicle. If you no longer have
Vehicle Lifting Points for Frame Engaging Lifts, contact BendPak Support email

[e-mail] or call [phone] ext. 196, to secure a replacement copy.

Some vehicles may have the manufacturers’ recommended Service Garage Lift Point locations
identified by a triangle mark on the underside of the vehicle, reference SAE J2184- (Current
Edition). On some vehicles, specific Lifting Points are indicated by a label located on the driver’s
side door jamb.

⚠ WARNING Do not ‘eyeball’ the best location for the Adapters.

manufacturer’s recommended Lifting Points

could become unstable and fall, which could damage the Vehicle, damage the Lift,
or injure or even kill anyone under the Vehicle.

You must use the

. If you do not, the Vehicle

⚠ WARNING Many specialty or modified Vehicles or Vehicles with unusually short or long

wheelbases cannot be on raised on a Two-Post Frame Engaging Lift. Contact the
Vehicle’s manufacturer for Raising or Jacking guidance.

The figure on the next page illustrates typical lifting points based on Vehicle Frame type.

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Typical Lifting Points

⚠ WARNING Before attempting to lift a Vehicle verify:

• The Vehicle Frame is strong enough to support its weight and has not been weakened or

compromised by modification, damage, or corrosion.

• The Vehicle individual axle weight does not exceed one-half the Lift capacity.

• All- Lift Adapters are in secure contact with the Frame at the Vehicle manufacturers’

recommended Lift Points.

• The Vehicle is stable on the Lift and the center of gravity is not shifted making the Vehicle off

balance.

• The overhead switch bar will contact the highest point on the Vehicle.

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⚠ WARNING Always use Safety Stands when removing or installing heavy components that may

affect the Vehicle’s Center of Gravity.

Adjust the Lift Arms under the Vehicle until the Adapters are
the Vehicle you are raising. If necessary, use the included Auxiliary Adapters for extra height.

The Vehicle’s Lifting Point locations and Center of Gravity will determine if the Lift is configured in
an Asymmetric or Symmetric Configuration.

In an Asymmetric Configuration the Centerline of the Vehicle is behind the Lift Posts.

In a Symmetric Configuration the centerline of the Vehicle is lined up at the Lift Posts.

Refer to the figure below.

directly under

the Lifting Points for

Reference only – do not scale.

Raise the Lift until

Check the Arm Restraint Gears on all four Lift Arms to make sure they are engaged.

If they are not engaged, move the Lift Arms back and forth until they engage.

Raise the Lift until the tires of the Vehicle are a few inches off the ground.

Verify all four Adapters are making solid contact with the Lifting Points.

If any of the Adapters are
and start over again; the Adapters

Gently rock the Vehicle to make sure the Vehicle is stable and balanced.

• If the Vehicle is

• If the Vehicle

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just before

not

is

stable and balanced, you can raise it to the desired height.

the Adapters contact the Lifting Points.

not

making solid contact with the Lifting Points, carefully lower the Lift

must

stable and balanced, lower the Lift back to the ground and start over.

make solid contact with all Lifting Points.

⚠ DANGER Do not raise the Lift further until you are certain the Vehicle on the Lift is both stable

and balanced. If the Vehicle is
damage the Vehicle, damage the Lift, as well as injure or kill anyone under the
Vehicle.

not

stable and balanced, it could fall, which could

⚠ WARNING Always keep a line of sight on the Lift. Ensure personnel and objects are always

clear of the Lift.

⚠ WARNING Remain Clear of the elevated Lift until visual confirmation is made that all Safety

Locks are fully engaged, and the Lift is lowered onto the Safety Locks.

Press and hold the Up Button.

Listen as the Lift passes the Safety Locks; you should hear a thump as each side passes by the
Safety Locks at approximately the same time.

When the Vehicle reaches the desired height, go past the next Safety Lock position (you will hear
the thump as it passes), then release the Up Button.

Press and hold the Lowering Handle, which lowers the Lift onto the Safety Lock position you just

not

passed. Do

When the Lift stops moving down, it is engaged on its Safety Locks; release the Lowering Handle.

Do not leave the Lift controls unless the Lift is engaged on its Safety Locks or
fully lowered.

hold the Safety Lock Release Handle, which is for lowering the Lift to the ground.

Recheck the Adapters to make sure they are all still making solid contact with the Lifting Points.

Verify the Lift is engaged on the

same Safety Lock

on both Posts.

⚠ DANGER Always ensure both Safety Locks are engaged. If the Lift Heads are engaged on

Safety Locks at two different heights or only one Safety Lock is engaged, the
Vehicle could become unbalanced and fall causing damage, injury, or death.

Begin work on the Vehicle.

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To raise the Lift:

To lower the Lift:

1. Press and hold Up Button.

2. When Lift is just past

desired height, release Up
Button.

3. Press and hold Lowering
Handle.

Do not pull down the Safety
Lock Release Handle. If you
do, the Lift will continue to
lower and will not engage
on its Safety Locks.

Lift engages on its Safety
Locks and stops moving;
release Lowering Handle
when Lift stops.

Only leave Lift on Safety
Locks or fully lowered.

1. Press and hold Up Button

for two to three seconds.

This moves Lift off its
Safety Locks.

2. Pull down and hold Safety
Lock Release Handle
Lowering Handle.

Lift begins lowering.

3. When Lift is fully lowered,
release Safety Lock
Release Handle and
Lowering Handle.

Only leave Lift on Safety
Locks or fully lowered.

Lowering a Vehicle

To lower a Vehicle off the Lift, first raise it a small amount to get it off its Safety Locks, then lower it.

and

To lower a Vehicle off the Lift:

Check under and around the Vehicle to make sure the area is clear of all obstructions.

If you find any obstructions,

move them out of the way

.

Press and hold the Up Button for a second or two to move the Lift off its Safety Locks.

Raise the Lift at least two inches to get clear of the Safety Locks.

Pull down and hold the Safety Lock Release Handle (on the Powerside Post above and to the right
of the Power Unit).

Push and hold the Lowering Handle (on the front of the Power Unit). The Lift begins lowering.

NOTICE Both the Safety Lock Release Handle

and

the Lowering Handle must be held down

at the same time to lower the Lift.

⚠ WARNING Do not override the Lift controls. For safety purposes, Lift controls are designed to

stop the Lift if released. Overriding the Lift controls could lead to damage to the Lift,
damage to the Vehicle on the Lift, injury, or in rare cases, death to persons near the
Lift.

⚠CAUTION Remain clear of the Lift as it comes down; obey the pinch point warning decals.

When the Lift is on the ground, release both Handles, then move all four Lift Arms to their full drive­through positions.

Carefully drive the Vehicle out.

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About Safety Locks

A Safety Lock
height on both Posts. Having multiple Safety Lock positions allows you to lock the Lift at the best
height for what you need to do.

position

is defined as when the Lift is engaged on both Lift’s Safety Locks at the same

⚠ CAUTION Verify that both Safety Locks are engaged at the same height on both Posts. You

do not want the Lift engaged on Safety Locks of two different heights or the Safety
Lock on one Post engaged but the Safety Lock on the other Post not engaged.

Safety Lock positions are created by the Safety Lock Weldments, which are on the back of each Lift
Head. Safety Lock Weldments hit the Safety Locks and then move past them as the Lift Heads rise.

Passing:

Between Weldments: Engaged:

Components removed for clarity. Offside Safety Lock not shown. Reference only – do not scale.

As they move past the Safety Locks, the Weldments push the Safety Lock and the Safety Lock
Release Handle down. When the Weldment is completely past the Safety Locks, the Safety Lock
Spring pulls the Lock back into place. This happens each time Safety Locks are passed, so you will
generally be hearing multiple clanks as the Lift rises and lowers.

To engage the Lift on a Safety Lock position, press the Up Button and wait until the Vehicle reaches
the desired height for the work you are going to do, then listen for the clank as the Weldments pass
the next Safety Lock position. When you hear the clank, release the Up Button, and then hold down
the Lowering Handle (on the front of the Power Unit) for a second or two to back the Weldments down
onto the just-passed Safety Locks;

⚠ WARNING Only leave the Lift either fully lowered or engaged on Safety Locks.

do not

hold down the Safety Lock Release Handle.

If you leave

the Lift raised but not engaged on Safety Locks, the Vehicle is not
secure

under the Vehicle.

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. It could fall, possibly damaging the Vehicle, the Lift, and injuring anyone

Maintenance

⚠ DANGER Before performing any maintenance on your 10AP Lift, verify it is completely

Read your manual and understand how this equipment works before using, maintaining, or repairing.
Routine maintenance and adjustments are the responsibility of the owner/user and are not covered
under warranty.

Routine maintenance and adjustments should be carried out on a regular basis. Unless stated

otherwise, all maintenance may be performed by the owner/employer and does not require trained lift
service personnel. Replace worn, damaged or broken parts with original BendPak or BendPak

approved parts or with parts that meet or exceed the original specifications.

To maintain your Lift:

• Daily: Keep the 10AP clean. Wipe up any spills, clean any dirt.

• Daily: Make a visual inspection of all moving parts and check for damage or excessive wear.

Replace any damaged or worn parts before using the Lift.

disconnected from power. The Lift uses electrical energy; if your organization has
Lockout/Tagout policies, make sure to implement them before performing any
maintenance. If you come into contact with high voltage, you could be injured or
killed.

⚠ DANGER Do not use the Lift if the cables 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. When the Lift is on the ground, remove it from service,
disconnect it from power, and make arrangements for repair.

• Daily: Visually inspect that the Safety Locks are in good operating condition. Do not use your Lift if

the Safety Locks are damaged or excessively worn.

• Weekly: Check all controls to make sure they are functioning normally.

• Weekly: Check all labels on the Lift. Replace them if they are illegible or missing.

• Monthly: Lubricate the Posts. BendPak recommends using white lithium grease or similar.

• Monthly: Check Hydraulic Fluid levels. Refill if low.

• Monthly: Check cable connections, bolts, and pins for proper mounting and torque.

• Monthly: Make sure all pivot arm pins are properly secure.

• Every two months: Check all Anchor Bolts to make sure they are correctly torqued. If they are

not, torque them to 85 – 95 ft lb.

• Every three to five years or as needed. Carefully check the Equalizing Cables every three
to five years, or immediately if there are signs of damage or extreme wear. See Wire Rope

Inspection and Maintenance for additional information.

• If the Lift becomes inoperative in a raised position, see the Troubleshooting section.

• The 10AP maximum operating hydraulic pressure developed upon lifting its maximum capacity of
10,000 lbs./ 4,536 kg. is 2,300 psi.

⚠ WARNING Do not operate your Lift if you find maintenance issues; instead, remove it from

service, correct the maintenance issues or contact your dealer or BendPak Support
via the Web at bendpak.com/support, via email at [e-mail],
or by phone at [phone], ext. 196.

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10AP Wire Rope Inspection and Maintenance

The 10AP wire ropes should be inspected regularly:

• Lifting cables should be replaced when there are visible signs of damage or extreme wear.

Do not

use the Lift if it has damaged or worn cables.

• Lifting cables should be always maintained in a well-lubricated condition.

Wire rope is fully protected when each wire strand is lubricated both internally and externally.
Excessive wear shortens the life of wire rope. Use a wire-rope lubricant that penetrates to the core
of the rope and provides long-term lubrication between each individual strand, such as 90-WT
gear oil or ALMASOL® Wire Rope Lubricant.

To make sure that the inner layers of the rope remain well lubricated, lubrication should be carried
out at intervals not exceeding three months during operation.

• All sheaves and guide rollers in contact with the moving rope should be given regular visual checks
for surface wear and lubricated to make sure they run freely. This operation should be carried out
at appropriate intervals generally not exceeding three months during operation.

For all sheave axles, use standard wheel bearing grease. For all sheaves and/or guide rollers, use
90-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?

Lifting cables should be visually inspected at least once each day when in use, 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 replace lifting cables due to broken wires?

Lifting cables should be removed from service when you see six randomly distributed broken wires
within any one lay length, or three broken wires in one strand within one lay length.

• Are there other reasons to replace your lifting cables?

Yes. Corrosion that pits the wires and/or connectors, evidence of kinking, crushing, cutting, bird­caging, or a popped core, wear that exceeds 10% of a wire’s original diameter, or heat damage.

• How do you find broken wires?

a. Relax your rope to a stationary position and move the pick-up points off the sheaves. Clean the

surface of the rope with a cloth — a wire brush, if necessary — so you can see any breaks.

b. Flex the rope to expose any broken wires hidden in the valleys between the strands.

c. Visually check for any broken wires. One way to check for crown breaks is to run a cloth along

the rope to check for possible snags.

d. With an awl, probe between wires and strands and lift any wires that appear loose. Evidence of

internal broken wires may require a more extensive rope examination.

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Troubleshooting

This section describes how to troubleshoot your Lift.

NOTICE If your Lift is not functioning correctly, you must take it out of service until it is fixed.

Important: Replace worn, damaged or broken parts with original BendPak or BendPak

approved parts or with parts that meet or exceed the original manufacturer
specifications.

⚠ DANGER Before performing maintenance on your Lift, verify it is disconnected from power.

The Lift uses electrical energy; if your organization has Lockout/Tagout policies,
implement them before performing any maintenance. If you come into contact with
high voltage, you could be injured or killed.

Issue Action to Take

Lift becomes inoperative in a raised
position.

Arms move erratically or squeak when
in use.

Offside Lift Head will not lower. See broken Safety Cable procedure below.

Lift does not stay up. Make sure to leave the Lift engaged on its Safety Locks.

Vehicle on Lift not level. Make sure Lift is engaged on Safety Locks at the same height. Make

Verify there is sufficient Hydraulic Fluid in the reservoir.

Verify the Lift Carriages are above and clear of the Safety Locks.

Verify none of the Hydraulic Hoses are pinched or leaking.

Verify the Power Unit is getting power.

Make sure the Lift is not overloaded. Make sure the load on the Lift is
balanced.

Contact
x196.

Move the Lift Arms up and down a few times to flush any residual air
from the Hydraulic System.

Check for Hydraulic Fluid leaks.

sure the Safety Locks in both Posts are engaged.

If either condition is not met, carefully lower the Vehicle back down to
the ground and raise it again.

bendpak.com/support

. or by phone at

[phone]

Motor not running. Check connection to power source; make sure it is plugged in and the

appropriate voltage.

Check wiring diagram on Power Unit.

Hydraulic Fluid is dirty. Replace the dirty Hydraulic Fluid with clean, approved ATF fluids, such

as Dexron III, Dexron VI, Mercon V, Mercon LV, or comparable.

Lift makes odd noises. Lubricate hinge points using white lithium grease.

If you continue to have issues with your BendPak 10AP Series Lift, take the Lift out of service, then
contact your dealer or BendPak Support at bendpak.com/support, via email at

[e-mail], or by phone at [phone] ext. 196.

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Broken Safety Cable Procedure

If the Safety Cable breaks, the Powerside Lift head will lower but the Offside Lift Head will not.

To release the Offside Safety Lock:

1. Raise the Lift Heads off the Safety Locks.

2. Have an assistant reach through the access hole with a stiff wire or pick to pull the Safety Block
away from the Lift Head. See figure below.

3. Hold in the Safety Release on the Powerside Lift Post while holding the lower handle on the Power
Unit.

4. When the Lift heads are on the ground and the Lift is in a safe condition, remove power from the
Lift and replace the Safety Cable.

Reference only – do not scale.

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Disposing of Used Hydraulic Fluid

Used Hydraulic Fluid cannot be disposed of by dropping it into the trash or dumping into the street.
Hydraulic Fluid has toxic ingredients that are harmful to the environment.

Either recycle the Hydraulic Fluid or drop it off at a hazardous waste collection facility.

First, note that there is a difference between dirty and contaminated Hydraulic Fluid:

•

Dirty

means it has been used for some time and it would benefit your equipment if new fluid was

used.

Contaminated

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unsuitable for recycling. Contaminated fluid must be treated as hazardous waste.

Dirty fluid should be recycled, which is beneficial to the environment. Contaminated fluid cannot be
recycled; it must be disposed of at a hazardous waste collection facility.

Rags and/or granular absorbents that have soaked up Hydraulic Fluid should be treated like hazardous
waste and be disposed of at a hazardous waste collection facility.

To find an appropriate facility:

• Local automotive parts stores, 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 company. In
all cases, the best approach is to find an appropriate facility and contact them — in advance — to
ask them: what kinds of fluids they accept, what kind of containers it must be in, what hours they
are open, their location, and any other information specific to their facility.

means it has been mixed with other fluids or other components, rendering it

If you are unable to find an appropriate facility, the website earth911.com has resources that may
be of help.

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Wiring Diagrams

This section includes wiring information for the Microswitch(es).

⚠ DANGER All wiring

all local and national electrical codes. Make sure that main electrical power has
been disconnected from the Lift and cannot be re-energized until all procedures are
complete. If your organization has Lockout/ Tagout policies, make sure to
implement them after connecting the Lift to power.

must

be performed by a licensed, certified Electrician in accordance with

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Parts Drawings

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Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Store

You probably checked the ALI’s Directory of Certified Lifts (www.autolift.org/ali-directory-of-
certified-lifts/) before making your most recent Lift purchase, but did you know the ALI Store

ww.autolift.org/ali-store/) offers a wide variety of professional, easy-to-use, and reasonably priced

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training and safety materials that will make your garage a safer place to work?

The ALI Store is your trusted source for workplace safety!

Visit today and get the training and materials you need to work safely:

www.autolift.org/ali-store/.

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Maintenance Log

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