Bendpak GP-9XLT, GP-9F User guide

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Four-Post Lifts

Installation and Operation Manual

Manual P/N 5900091 — Manual Revision B1 — Released August 2021

• GP-9F

• GP-9XLT

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Read the contents of this manual thoroughly
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 operators 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

before

installing, operating,

Model GP-9F shown.

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• Only use the Lift if it can be used safely!

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your unit
warranty issues.

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P/N 5900091, Manual Revision B1, released August 2021.

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Limitations. Every effort has been made to make sure 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. 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 product was designed and manufactured with safety in mind. However, your safety also depends
on proper training and thoughtful operation. Do not install, operate, maintain, or repair the unit without reading and
understanding this manual and the labels on the unit;

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

Owner Responsibility. In order to maintain your product properly and to ensure everyone’s 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 that all parts are in place and operating correctly.

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

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

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

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Table of Contents

Introduction 3 Operation 62

Shipping Information 4 Maintenance 65

Safety 4 Troubleshooting 67

Optional Accessories 6 Wiring Diagrams 69

Components 7 Labels 70

FAQs 9 Parts Drawings 74

Specifications 10

Installation Checklist 12

Installation 13

Maintenance Logs 80

ALI Store 83

Introduction

This manual describes the following Grand Prix Four-Post Lift models:

• GP-9F: Four-Post Lift that can raise Vehicles up to 9,000 pounds (4,082 kg).

• GP-9XLT: Four-Post Lift with

9,000 pounds (4,082 kg).

Both models are certified by the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI), www.autolift.org.

This manual is mandatory reading for all users of these Lifts, including anyone who installs, uses,
maintains, or repairs them.

who uses or services it can read it.

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If you are having issues, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual for assistance.

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 at [phone], extension 191; please
have the model and serial number of your unit available.

extended length and height

that can raise Vehicles up to

Keep this manual on or near the equipment so that anyone

careful when installing, operating, maintaining, or repairing the unit; failure

to do so could result in property damage, product damage, injury, or (in rare cases)
death. Make sure only authorized personnel operate the unit. 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. Read
and follow the instructions in this manual and on the labels on the unit.

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To protect yourself, do not sign until

you have inspected the shipment.

Shipping Information

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

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

before

you sign to acknowledge that you received it.

after

If any of

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 to make an inspection.

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.

you process your claim does not make us responsible for collection of claims or
replacement of lost or damaged materials.

Safety

Refer to ANSI/ALI ALIS Standard Safety Requirements for Installation and Service of Automotive Lifts
for more information about safely installing your Lift.

⚠ WARNING California Proposition 65: This product contains chemicals known to the State

Important Safety Instructions

after

you receive the shipment and have signed the bill of

Our willingness to assist in helping

of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information, visit www. P65warnings.ca.gov.

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

1. Use only as described in this manual.

2. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

3. Read all instructions.

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Let equipment cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around equipment when
storing.

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

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

12. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of your body away from moving parts.

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

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

15. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when this product will be used around
children.

16. To reduce the risk of injury, never overload drawers or shelves. Refer to loading instructions.

17. To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, never overload receptacles. Refer to markings for the
proper load on receptacles.

Save these instructions!

Additional Safety Information

The following safety information applies to all GP-9 models:

• The product is a Four-Post Lift. Use it only for its intended purpose.

• The product may only be operated by authorized, trained persons.

• You

•

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

• Clear the area immediately if a Vehicle is in danger of falling off the Lift.

• Do not make any modifications to the Lift; this voids the warranty and increases the chances of

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

• The Lift uses electrical energy; if your organization has Lockout/Tagout policies, make sure to

• While handling a Hydraulic Cylinder or a Hydraulic Hose,

• Make an inspection of the Lift

• BendPak recommends making a

must

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

Never

injury or property damage.

manual near the Lift at all times.

implement them after connecting the Lift to a power source.

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 kind 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.

use it if you find any of these issues. Instead, take it out of service, then contact an authorized
repair facility, your dealer, or BendPak at [phone] or [e-mail].

Replace any damaged or severely worn parts, decals, or warning labels.

exceed the rated capacity of the Lift.

immediately

before

using it. Check for damaged, worn, or missing parts. Do not

thorough

mandatory

taken to a hospital emergency room to

inspection of the product at least once a year.

.

always

wear gloves. In rare cases, a

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Symbols

Following are the symbols used in this manual:

⚠ DANGER Calls attention to an immediate hazard that will result in death or severe injury.

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

personal injury.

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

injury, product damage, or property damage.

NOTICE Calls attention to a situation that, if not avoided, could result in product or property

damage.

Tip Calls attention to information that can help you use the product better.

Liability Information

BendPak Inc. 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.

• Modifying, disabling, overriding, or removing safety features.

• Damage to the equipment from external influences.

• Incorrect operation of the equipment.

Optional Accessories

There is an additional product you can purchase for use with your Lift:

• Rolling Jack. A Rolling Jack raises the wheels of a Vehicle off the Runways of a Lift, such as a

GP-9F or GP-9XLT, making it much easier to perform service such as brake jobs and suspension
work while the Vehicle is still on the Lift.

You can raise two wheels off the Runways if you have one Rolling Jack. It takes two Rolling Jacks
to raise all four wheels off the Runways at the same time.

All GP-9 models take 4,500 lb. capacity Rolling Jacks. Refer to the Rolling Jack pages on the

BendPak website for more information.

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Components

The Front of the Lift is the end

or

the Driver-Side Front
components not shown.

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Passenger-Side Rear

opposite

the Ramps. The Power Unit can be attached to the Post at

only

. Drawing not necessarily to scale. Some

The main components of your Lift include:

• Power Post. The Post that holds the Power Unit. The Power Post can only be at the Driver-Side

Front or the Passenger-Side Rear of the Lift. More on this later.

• The other three Posts. The locations of the Safety Lock Holes are different from each other.

Make sure to orient them correctly.

• Power Unit. An electric/hydraulic unit that connects to an electric power source and then

provides Hydraulic Fluid to the Hydraulic Cylinder that raises and lowers the Runways. The
standard Power Unit uses a 110 VAC motor; a 220 VAC version is also available.

• Powerside Runway. The Runway next to the Power Post. The Powerside Runway has the

Hydraulic Cylinder and the Lifting Cables under it. You must install the Powerside Runway next to
the Power Post, once you decide where you want your Power Post.

• Offside Runway. The other Runway. It does not have an Hydraulic Cylinder or Lifting Cables

under it.

• Utility Rails. Part of each Runway, they hold the Drip Trays and Bottle-Jack Trays. Utility Rails

must be positioned on the inside of the Lift.

• Crosstubes. They connect the two Posts at the Front of the Lift together and connect the two

Posts at the Rear of the Lift together.

• Ramps. One for each Runway. Use them to drive onto and off of the Runways.

• Safety Locks. Once engaged, they hold the Runways up, even if the power goes out or there is

a leak in the Hydraulic Hoses.

Safety Locks.

• Tire Stops. Located at the Front of the Lift (also called the non-approach side), Tire Stops

prevent the Vehicle’s front Tires from going any further forward.

• Caster Kit. Raises the Bases of the Posts up off the ground so that the entire Lift can be moved.

If you plan on using the Caster Kit, do not anchor the Lift.

• Drip Trays. Position them between the two Runways to catch dripping oil.

• Tire Chocks. When put in place behind a Vehicle’s Tires, they prevent the Vehicle from

accidentally moving backwards.

• JP45 Bottle-Jack Tray. Holds one or two Bottle Jacks (not included), which let you raise a
Vehicle’s wheels up off the Runways. Refer to the JP45 Quick Start Guide or the BendPak

website for more information.

• Rolling Jack. A Rolling Jack raises the wheels of the Vehicle on the Lift off the Runways, making
certain types of work easier to perform while the Vehicle is on the Lift. You would use 4,500 lb.
capacity Rolling Jacks on both GP-9 Lift models; refer to the BendPak website for more
information.

Only leave your Lift either fully lowered or engaged on

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What kinds of Vehicles can I put on my Lift?

Answer: Cars, trucks, SUVs; anything that fits on the Runways and under the ceiling, up to 9,000

lbs (4,082 kg) each. See Specifications and Usable Area for Wheelbase
restrictions.

Q: How long does it take to raise or lower my Lift?

A: From 45 to 60 seconds.

Q: Do I have to put my Power Unit in a particular location?

A: Yes. The Power Post (the Post that holds the Power Unit) must be located at either the

Driver-Side Front or the Passenger-Side Rear of the Lift. More on this later.

Q: How high does the ceiling have to be?

A: It depends on the height of the Vehicles and how high you raise the Lift. If you are going to put a

tall Vehicle on the Lift and raise it all the way up, you should measure the Vehicle you intend to
raise, checking to make sure there is enough room. For a rough estimate, assume you will need
88 in / 2,235 mm plus the height of the tallest Vehicle you are going to raise.

Q: Does it matter if I drive my Vehicles in front first or back them in?

A: We recommend driving your Vehicles in front first, because that makes it easier to center the

Vehicle’s Wheels on the middle of the Runways.

Q: How long can I leave a Vehicle on a raised Runway?

A: As long as you want. Once the Lift is engaged on its Safety Locks, gravity holds it in position, so

a loss of power or a Hydraulic Fluid leak does not impact it; it is going to stay where you left it.

Always leave your Lift either fully lowered or engaged on Safety Locks

Q: Can I install my Lift outside?

A: No. Your Lift is approved for indoor installation and use.

Q: What Accessories come with the Lift?

A: Both models come with Drip Trays, a Bottle-Jack Tray, Aluminum Ramps, a Caster Kit, Steel Tire

Stops, and Wheel Chocks.

Q: What optional components are available?

A: A Rolling Jack can get the Tires of Vehicles on the Lift up off the Runways, making automotive

service such as brake jobs and suspension work easier to accomplish.

Q: What if I have a problem with the Lift that I cannot solve?

A: Contact BendPak; we are here to help. Using a web browser, visit the BendPak Support

website, click on + New support ticket, and then fill in and submit a Support Ticket (make

sure to click the Submit button at the bottom).

.

Outdoor installation is prohibited

.

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Top

Specifications

Side

View

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Model

GP-9F GP-XLT

Lifting capacity

Maximum capacity front axle

Maximum capacity rear axle

A Total width1

A1 Total width (with Power Unit)

B Outside Posts length

C Overall length (includes Ramps)

D Post height

E Runway thickness

F Maximum rise

G Maximum lifting height

H Distance between Posts

I Runway width

J Width between Runways

K Runway centerline

9,000 lbs / 4,082 kg

4,500 lbs / 2,041 kg

4,500 lbs / 2,041 kg

113 in / 2,865 mm

125 in / 3,175 mm

176.5 in / 4,482 mm 200.5 in / 5,092 mm

203 in / 5,156 mm 227 in / 5,763 mm

89 in / 2,262 mm 99 in / 2,512 mm

5 in / 118 mm

70 in / 1,790 mm 82 in / 2,097 mm

75 in / 1,908 mm 87 in / 2,215 mm

98 in / 2,489 mm

18.75 in / 475 mm

35 in / 888 mm

53.75 in / 1,361 mm

L Outside edge of Runways

M Drive-through clearance

N Length of Runways

Min. wheelbase @ rated capacity 2

Min. wheelbase @ 75% capacity 2

Min. wheelbase @ 50% capacity 2

Min. wheelbase @ 25% capacity 2

Locking positions

Lifting time to maximum rise

Motor

165.5 in / 4,208 mm 189.5 in / 4,818 mm

115 in / 2,921 mm 135 in / 3,429 mm

100 in / 2,540 mm 115 in / 2,921 mm

85 in / 2,159 mm 95 in / 2,413 mm

70 in / 1,778 mm 80 in / 2,032 mm

45 seconds 55 seconds

110 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 Ph standard; 208-240 VAC available

72.5 in / 1,842 mm

86 in / 2,223 mm

Every 4 in / 102 mm

Max. normal operating pressure 110 VAC: 2,380 PSI / 208-240 VAC: 2,380 PSI

Power Unit PRV setting 110 VAC: 2,856 PSI / 208-240 VAC: 2,856 PSI

Sound (when raising/lowering) <70 dBA

1

Make sure to use A value for creating chalk lines, not A1 value.

2

The Lift supports less weight than its full rated capacity if a Vehicle’s wheelbase is shorter because
the Wheels of the Vehicle are closer to the middle of the Runways, where there is less strength. For
example, if you put a Vehicle with a wheelbase of only 84.5 inches on a GP-9F, the shorter
wheelbase puts more weight in the middle of the Runways, reducing the Lift’s capacity to 4,500
lbs (50% of its full rated capacity of 9,000 lbs).

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Installation Checklist

Following are the steps needed to install your Lift. Perform them in the order shown.

☐ 1. Review the installation safety rules.

☐ 2. Make sure you have the necessary tools.

☐ 3. Check for clearances around the Lift.

☐ 4. About the usable area of the Lift.

☐ 5. Select the Lift location.

☐ 6. Plan for electrical work.

☐ 7. Unload and unpack the Lift components.

☐ 8. Choose the Power Post location.

☐ 9. Understand the orientation issues.

☐ 10. Create chalk line guides.

☐ 11. Move the Posts into position.

☐ 12. Install the Crosstubes.

☐ 13. Raise the Crosstubes.

☐ 14. Install the Runways.

☐ 15. Learn about Safety Locks.

☐ 16. Install the Safety Lock Release Mechanism.

☐ 17. Learn about the Pivot Pieces

☐ 18. Install the Top Caps.

☐ 19. About Cables Sheaves.

☐ 20. Lubricate the Cable Sheaves

☐ 21. Route the Lifting Cables.

☐ 22. Install the Power Unit.

☐ 23. Install the Flex Tube.

☐ 24. Learn about Hydraulic Fluid Contamination and Liquid Thread Sealant.

☐ 25. Install the Flex Tube.

☐ 26. Install the Hydraulic Hoses.

☐ 27. Install the Return Line.

☐ 28. About Compression Fittings and Tubing.

☐ 29. Contact the Electrician.

☐ 30. Connect to a power source (

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

☐ 32. Add Hydraulic Fluid to the Power Unit reservoir.

☐ 33. About Embedment.

☐ 34. Anchor the Posts.

☐ 35. Perform final leveling.

☐ 36. Install the accessories.

☐ 37. Perform an operational test.

☐ 38. Review the final checklist.

Electrician required for 220 VAC operation

).

Electrician required

).

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Installation

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

Read the entire Manual
installation and operation requirements.

⚠ WARNING

Only use the manufacturer-supplied parts that came with your Lift

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

bendpak.com/support or call [phone], extension 191.

before

beginning the install; this gives you a better understanding of the

Safety Rules

While installing this equipment, your safety depends on proper training and thoughtful operation.

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

Always use proper lifting tools, such as a Forklift or Shop Crane, to move 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. Pay attention at all times.
Use appropriate tools and lifting equipment. Stay clear of moving parts.

BendPak recommends referring to the ANSI/ALI ALIS Standard (R2015) Safety Requirements for
Installation and Service for more information about safely installing, using, and servicing your Lift.

. If

⚠ WARNING You

must

wear OSHA-approved (publication 3151) personal protective equipment

at all times

eye protection, back belts, and hearing protection are

during installation: leather gloves, non-skid steel-toed work boots,

Using Tools

You may need some or all of the following tools:

• Rotary hammer drill

• ¾ inch carbide bit (conforming to ANSI B212.15)

• Hammer and crow bar

• Four-foot level

• Open-end wrench set, SAE and metric

• Socket and ratchet set, SAE and metric

• Hex key wrench set

• Medium crescent wrench, torque wrench, pipe wrench

• Chalk line

• Medium-sized slot screwdriver and needle-nose pliers

• Tape measure (25 feet or above)

• Forklift, Shop Crane, or heavy-duty Rolling Dolly

• 12-foot ladder

mandatory

.

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Clearances

For safety purposes, a specific amount of clear space around the Lift is

required

.

Top view. Drawing not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown.

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Usable Area

The strength of the Runways is reduced in the middle, so you
you are raising in this area. The same restriction applies to Rolling Jacks and Bottle-Jack Trays; they

not

must

be used in this middle section of the Runways.

must not

put the Wheels of a Vehicle

⚠ CAUTION Do not load Vehicles so the Wheels of the Vehicle are in the middle of the Runways

or use Rolling Jacks or Bottle-Jack Trays in that area; it could permanently damage
the Runways. Damage caused by this unsupported use of the Lift is
by the Warranty.

This will not impact your use of the Lift in the vast majority of cases, as the length of the wheelbases of
the Vehicles you are raising put the Wheels in the Usable Areas.

not

covered

Top view. Drawing not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown.

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Selecting a Location

When selecting the location for your Lift, consider:

• Overhead obstructions. Check for overhead obstructions such as building supports, heaters,
electrical lines, low ceilings, hanging lights, and so on.

Lift hitting obstructions as the Lift rises

plus the height of the tallest Vehicle you plan on raising.

• Clearances. You must leave room around the Lift. Leave at least six feet (1.8 meters) clear on
each side and the front, and 12 feet (3.65 meters) at the Rear of the Lift (so you can safely drive
Vehicles onto the Runways). Refer to Specifications and Clearances for more information.

• Power. You need a 110 or a 220 VAC power source available for the Power Unit, depending on
what Power Unit you ordered.

• Outdoor installations. Your Lift is approved for indoor installation and use only.

installation is prohibited

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

• 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 on a surface with more than three degrees of slope.

.

You do not want the Vehicles on the

. The Lift location should have 88 inches of height

Outdoor

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

injury or even death. Only install the Lift on a level floor. If your floor is not level,
consider making the floor level or using a different location.

• Shimming. If your Concrete floor is not level and you are anchoring it, you can use Shims under
the bases of the Posts, as needed, to level the Lift.

To estimate your Shim requirements, use a transit level and targets to check for flatness. Use the
provided Shims as necessary.

NOTICE Do not shim a Post more than half an inch using the provided Shims. A maximum shim

of 2 inches is possible by ordering optional Shim Plates. Contact BendPak at (800)
253-2363, extension 191 to order. Please have the model and serial number of your

Lift available.

• Concrete specifications. Do not install the Lift on cracked or defective Concrete. Make sure
the Concrete is at least 4.25 inches thick, 3,000 PSI, and cured for a minimum of 28 days.

⚠ CAUTION BendPak lifts are supplied with installation instructions and Concrete anchors that

meet the criteria set by the American National Standard “Automotive Lifts – Safety
Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation”, ANSI/ALI ALCTV. You are
responsible 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).

Be sure to check your floor for the possibility of it being a
must contact the building architect before drilling. Using ground penetrating radar may help you
find the tensioned steel.

post-tension slab

. In this case, you

⚠ WARNING Cutting through a tensioned cable can result in injury or death. Do not drill into a

post-tension slab unless the building architect confirms you are not going to hit
tensioned steel or you have located it using ground penetrating radar.

sheath comes up during drilling, stop drilling immediately

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If colored

.

Planning for Electrical Work

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

⚠ DANGER All wiring

local and national electrical codes.

Notify your Electrician
Disconnect Switch. If you ordered a 220 VAC Power Unit, they will also need to bring appropriate
components.

Your Electrician needs to:

• 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 situation, or when
equipment is undergoing service or maintenance. Put it within sight and reach of the Lift operator.

• Install a Thermal Disconnect Switch. Ensures the equipment shuts down in the event of an
overload or an overheated motor.

• Connect an electric power source to the Power Unit for 220 VAC Power Units. If
you are using a 220 VAC Power Unit—instead of the standard 110 VAC Power Unit—your
Electrician will need to bring and install appropriate components. Refer to Contacting the

Electrician for more information.

Important: The standard 110 VAC Power Units come with a power cord and appropriate plug.

Just plug it in to a 110 VAC outlet.

must

in advance

be performed by a licensed, certified Electrician in accordance with

so that they come with a Power Disconnect Switch and a Thermal

Unloading and Unpacking

Once the components are unloaded, they are your responsibility to move around. As the Lift includes a
number of heavy pieces, the closer you unload them to the installation location, the better off you are.

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

damage materials like tile, sandstone, and brick. Try to handle the Lift components
twice: once when delivered and once when moved into position. You must have a
Forklift or Shop Crane to move them into position. Use care when moving them.

⚠ WARNING The Lift is delivered with stabilizing structures on each end. Be

removing these stabilizing structures; the Posts and Runways can shift or even fall.
If they fall on a person, they could cause serious injury.

Important Note:

Before removing the Powerside Runway (the Runway with the Hydraulic Cylinder and the Lifting
Cables under it), remove the four Runway Sheaves on one end of the Powerside Runway and the two
Runway Sheaves on the other end.

Pay attention to the order in which the Runway Sheaves come off; later in the
installation you will need to put them back into place in the reverse order from how
you took them off

.

very

careful when

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Selecting your Power Post Location

The two options for the Power Post Location are Driver-Side Front or Passenger-Side Rear.

As you can see from the drawing below, the Power Post location choice does not change the
approach direction for the Vehicles you will be driving onto the Lift nor which end is the Front and
which is the Back. It does, however, change the placement of the Runways.

Note: The Runway on the Power Post side (the Powerside Runway)

Hydraulic Cylinder under it.

The drawings in this manual show the Power Post at the Rear Passenger-Side, but that does not
mean you have to. In many cases, the main factor is the location of the power source; many
customers prefer to put the Power Post, which holds the Power Unit, near the power source. If power
is not an issue, choose the location that works best for your installation.

The following drawings show the two valid Power Post Locations.

Power Post: Front Driver-Side

must

be the Runway with the

Power Post: Rear Passenger-Side

Drawings are Top views of the Lift. Not all components shown.

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Orientation Issues

Important: Before continuing with the next section, you must decide how you want to position the

Runways (see previous section for more information), as that affects the orientation for
the Posts and Top Caps.

Before installing your Lift, you need to understand three orientation issues:

• Runways. The two Runways are
starting point for the Lifting Cables. The Runway with the Hydraulic Cylinder under it is the
Powerside Runway and

If you have not already chosen your Power Post location, return to Selecting your Power Post

Location and make the choice.

• Posts. The four Posts are not the same; two have their Safety Lock Holes on the left, the other
two have their Safety Lock Holes on the right (when you are looking at them straight on).

Each GP-9 comes with two “right” Posts and two “left” Posts.

When you put the Posts into position, make sure that all four Posts are oriented so that the Safety
Lock holes are on the

must

outside

not

the same. One has a Hydraulic Cylinder under it and is the

be installed next to the Power Post.

of the Lift.

View of Posts is from between the two Runways; view of Lift is from above. Not all components
shown. Not necessarily to scale.

This orientation is
Lock Holes in the Posts.

NOTICE The Power Post must be a “right” Post, but you can use either “right” Post as the Power

Post.

• Top Caps. All four Top Caps must be oriented so that the extended corner is angled in towards
the middle of the Lift. The “right” Top Caps must be installed on the “right” Posts and the “left” Top
Caps must be installed on the “left” Posts.

Important: The four Top Caps look very similar but they are

The drawing in Installing the Top Caps shows and describes how to determine if a Top Cap is
a right or a left.

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required

so that the Safety Locks in the Crosstubes line up with the Safety

not the same

.

Creating Chalk Line Guides

Create the Chalk Line Guides so that the outside edges of all four Post Bases fit into the four corners
when it is time to put the Posts into place.

Note: Do

consideration for creating Chalk Line Guides.

not

use the Total Length value; this includes the Ramps, which are not taken into

To create Chalk Line Guides:

1. Write down the Total Width and Outside Posts Length values for your model, which you can
find in Specifications.

2. Create the Front Chalk Line where you want the Front of the Lift (The Front of the Lift is the end
opposite the Approach Ramps).

Make the Front Chalk Line
notations that indicate the length of the Total Width setting.

3. Create the Left and Right Chalk Lines at 90° angles to the Front Chalk Line and parallel to each
other; the Left and Right Chalk Lines

4. Create the Rear Chalk Line parallel to the Front Chalk Line; the Front and Rear Chalk Lines
also be parallel to each other.

5. With all four Chalk Lines created and before moving the Posts into position, measure
to make sure the two diagonal measurements are the same.

6. When you move the Posts into position, put the outside edges of the Bases inside the four corners
created by the Chalk Line Guides.

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longer

than the Total Width setting for your Lift model, but make

must

be parallel to each other.

must

diagonally

Moving the Posts into Position

Use a Forklift or Shop Crane to move the Posts; they are heavy. You need to have at least two people
work together to stand up the Posts.

⚠ DANGER The Posts are heavy and awkward; be very careful when handling them. If they fall

on a person, they will cause injury.

To move the Posts into position:

1. Using a Forklift or Shop Crane, move the four Posts, one at a time, to the inside corners of the
Chalk Line Guides.

Important: Position the Power Post at one of its two allowed locations, then move the other three

Posts into appropriate locations.

Position all Posts so that the
looking at the Post from between where the Runways will go.

Not all components shown. Not necessarily to scale.

2. Stand up each Post. Have at least two people work together to stand up a Post.

Safety Lock Holes are on the outside

of the Lift when you are

⚠ CAUTION Use caution when walking around the Posts. They are

point, so it is possible to knock them over, which could cause injury.

3. When all four Posts are standing up, check all four to make sure the Safety Lock Holes are on the
outside of the Lift.

4. Use a Transit Level to estimate the Shim requirements, if anchoring the Lift.

Use a target to find the difference in height between the Posts. The difference is the estimated
amount of Shim thickness you will need. Do not use Shims and/or Anchor Bolts to Shim more than
half an inch. You can order 2 inch Shim plates for extreme cases.

5. Do not anchor the Posts at this point, even if you plan on anchoring them.

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not

anchored down at this

Installing the Crosstubes

Your Lift has two Crosstubes; each one goes between two Posts at one end of the Lift.

Crosstubes have a Sleeve on each end; Sleeves go over the top of the Posts (before you install the
Top Caps) and then slide down the Post.

There are two ways to get Sleeves over the tops of the Posts:

• with the Posts standing up, raise the Crosstube (with Sleeves on each end) over the tops of the
Posts and slide them down around the Post

• lay the two Posts down, put the Sleeves over the tops of the Posts and slide them down, then
raise the Posts back up

⚠ WARNING Use caution when handling the Posts. They are not anchored at this point; if they

fall on a person, they will cause injury. You must use a proper Lifting Device, such
as a Forklift or Shop Crane, or at least two people when laying the Posts down.

The two Crosstubes must be oriented correctly

go on the

Top view. Runways not installed. Bases not shown. Not to scale. Not all components shown.

inside

of the Lift.

: the side with the Crosstube Sheaves must

⚠ WARNING If you install either Crosstube backwards, the Lifting Cables will not align with the

Crosstube Sheaves and the Safety Locks will not align with the Safety Lock Holes
in the Posts.

To install the Crosstubes:

1. Locate the two Crosstubes, four Inside Slide Blocks (5716075), and four Outside Slide
Blocks (5716076).

2. Orient both Crosstubes so that the Crosstube Sheaves are on the inside of the Lift.

Important: It does not matter which Crosstube goes on which end of the Lift, as long as the

Crosstube Sheaves are on the inside of the Lift.

3. Bend over the two Posts on one end of the Lift and slide the Sleeves of the Crosstubes over the
tops of the Posts. Make sure the Safety Locks on the Crosstubes do not engage on the Safety
Lock Holes in the Posts as you lower the Crosstubes down.

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4. Stand the Posts back up again and carefully move the Sleeves all the way to the ground.

5. Insert the Slide Blocks in between the Posts and the Sleeve; slide them down from above.

Top view. Top Caps not installed at this point. Sleeves partially shown. Not all components shown.

Important: The Inside Slide Blocks go on the inside of the Posts, and the

go on the

6. Once the Slide Blocks are properly installed on the Posts, screw the Spacer Covers into place.

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outside

of the Posts.

Outside

Slide Blocks

Raising the Crosstubes

After installing the Crosstubes, you need to manually raise them. This makes it easier to complete the
rest of the installation. The two Crosstubes need to be raised to the exact same height and they must
be engaged on the same Primary Safety Lock.

To raise the Crosstubes:

1. Use a Forklift or Shop Crane to carefully raise each Crosstube at least two feet off the ground,
which gives enough room to work under it.

Important: The Slack Safeties

2. Visually confirm that the Safety Locks on all four Posts are engaged on the Primary Safety Locks.

cannot

be engaged as you continue with the installation.

3. Once both Crosstubes are raised to the same height, all four
and all four Slack Safeties are disengaged, you can continue with the installation.

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Primary Safeties are engaged

,

Installing the Runways

Your Lift has two Runways:

• Powerside Runway: Has the Lift’s Hydraulic Cylinder underneath it. Lifting Cable routing starts
under the Powerside Runway.

• Offside Runway: The Offside Runway does not have a Hydraulic Cylinder under it, nor are there
any Lifting Cables or Runway Sheaves under it.

⚠ WARNING Pay close attention when moving the Runways into position, they are very heavy

and very long, and could shift position or fall, potentially causing serious injury. Only
let trained personnel move the Runways and only use appropriate tools, such as a
Forklift or Shop Crane.

The following drawing shows the correct orientations of the Runways.

Not all components are shown. Powerside Runway must go next to the Power Post.

To install the Runways:

1. Make sure all six Sheaves have been removed from under the Powerside Runway.

2. Using a Forklift or Shop Crane, carefully move the Runways, one at a time, to their
positions with two Bolts and Washers on each end going into the Crosstubes.

required

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About Safety Locks

Once engaged, Safety Locks hold the Runways in place, even if the power goes out or the Hydraulic
Hoses leak or break. Your Lift has multiple Safety Locks positions, spaced every four inches.

Important: Simply raising the Runways does not engage them on the Safety Locks. You must

back the Runways down onto the Safety Locks to engage them.

⚠ WARNING Safety Locks are dependent on correct orientation of the Posts. The Posts must be

oriented so that the Safety Lock Holes are on the far outside of the Lift. If the Posts
are

not

oriented correctly, this could lead to product or Vehicle damage, human

injury, or even (in rare cases) death.

Side view. Side of Post removed for clarity. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown.

⚠ WARNING Only leave the Runways either fully lowered or engaged on their Safety Locks. Do

not go under a Lift until you are certain that all four Safety Locks are engaged.

So how do the Runways come down if the Safety Locks are engaged? To lower the Runways, you

raise

them a few inches (to get them off the Safety Locks), then
Safety Lock Release Handle and the Lowering Handle. While you hold down the Safety Lock Release
Handle, the Safety Locks are moved away from the Safety Lock Holes; they cannot engage, which
allows the Runways to be lowered.

Out of an abundance of caution, your Lift has

• Safety Locks: The primary system to hold up the Runways are the Safety Locks. When you

move the Runways up, you can hear clicks as the Safety Locks move into and then past the Safety
Lock Holes.

• Slack Safety: The Slack Safeties are above the Safety Locks on the ends of the Crosstube

Sleeves. They are different from the Safety Locks in that when the Lifting Cables are taut (during
normal operation), they hold the Slack Safeties away from the Safety Lock Holes so that they
cannot engage. However, if a Lifting Cable were to break (which is extremely rare), the Slack Safety
for the broken Lifting Cable immediately engages, which prevents the Runway from falling very far.

two

Safety Lock systems:

push down and hold down

the

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Installing the Safety Lock Release Mechanism

The Safety Lock Release Mechanism goes to all four Posts. To get from one end of the Lift to the
other, it is routed under the Powerside Runway.

The Release Handle
Release Handle and the Lowering Handle on the Power Unit in order to lower the Runways.

The Safety Lock Release Mechanism is made up of multiple pieces that connect at many locations:

• 2 Pivot Pieces. Pivot Piece attached to a Long Rod. One with the Handle attached, and one

with no Handle. Each Pivot Piece connects a Short Rod to a Medium Rod on the outside of each
Crosstube. PN varies based on model.

• 2 Short Rods (5755076). Connect the Safety Release Assemblies on each Crosstube to the

Pivot Pieces on the ends of the Powerside Post only.

• 2 Medium Rods (5755074). Connect to the other side of the Pivot Pieces and go to the Safety

Release Assembly.

• 8 Female Rod Ends (5505066). Make the connections to the Rods, four per each Crosstube.

• 8 Hex Head Bolts (5530011, 5530010). Used to secure the Female Rod Ends.

• 2 Safety Spacers (5755169). Go between the Pivot Piece and the Crosstube.

• 1 Connection Sleeve (5601318). Connects the two Long Rods to each other under the

Powerside Runway.

• 2 Eye Bolts (5530351). Hold the two Medium Rods in place along the outside of the Crosstube.

NOTICE The other Crosstube has the same Safety Lock Release Mechanism components, but

without a Handle. The Safety Release Handle

The following graphic shows an overview of the Safety Lock Release system.

must

be installed next to the Power Post because you have to hold down the

must

be installed next to the Power Post.

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To install the Safety Lock Release Mechanism:

1. With the components described above nearby,

Power Post

2. Attach the Female Rod Ends to the Pivot Pieces and the Short and Medium Rods.

, thread an Eye Bolt into the middle opening of the Crosstube, as shown below.

starting on the Crosstube adjacent to the

Drawing is a close up of the connections to make to the Pivot Piece with the Handle. Not all
components are shown.

3. Place a Safety Spacer next to the Pivot Piece with the Handle, and then route the Rod end through

the opening in the Crosstube, as shown in the drawing above; do this for the other Pivot Piece
(see illustration above).

4. Connect the Short Rod to the appropriate Female Rod Ends that connects to the Power Post

(see illustration above).

5. For the Female Rod Ends that connect to the Safety Assemblies, place two Flat Washers between

the Female Rod End and the Safety Assembly (see illustration above); do this for each Safety
Assembly.

6. Attach one end of the Medium Rod to the Pivot Piece with the Handle (see illustration above).

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7. On the other end of the Medium Rod, unscrew the Female Rod End, Slide the Rod through the

Eye Bolt, and then reinstall the Female Rod End you just removed onto the Safety Assembly.

Posts removed for clarity. Front view of the Crosstube. Not all components are shown.

8. Complete Steps 1 through 7 for the other Crosstube with the Pivot Piece (without a Handle).

9.

Under

the Powerside Runway, put the two Rods into place in the Retaining Rings, put a Nut on

the end of each Rod, and then connect the Rods in the middle with the Connector Sleeve.

Close up of Connector Sleeve:

Not all components shown. Top of Runway removed for clarity.

10. Verify that the Safety Springs are in place on the Safety Assemblies; if not, then add them.

11. Re-check all of the connections you have made; tighten any loose connections.

12. Carefully push down the Handle on the Pivot Piece near the Power Unit.

13. Check to make sure that all parts of the Safety Lock Release Mechanism move correctly when you

push down on the Handle.

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About the Pivot Pieces

Once the Medium and Short Rods of the Safety Lock Release Mechanism are installed on both ends
of the Lift, you need to check the Pivot Pieces to see that they are angled correctly:

• The Pivot Piece with the Handle. Make sure this Pivot Piece is angled a little bit to the left as

you are looking at it, about 7:00 o’clock.

Front view of the Crosstube. Not all components shown.

• The Pivot Piece with no Handle. This Pivot Piece should be oriented the opposite of the

other Pivot Piece, so it should be angled a little to the right, or about 12:30 o’clock.

Front view of the Crosstube. Not all components shown.

If the Pivot Pieces are not oriented correctly (for example, if they are both oriented straight up and
down), the Safety Locks may not catch on the Safety Lock Holes when you try to lower the Lift onto its
Safety Locks. If this issue occurs, adjust the angle of the Pivot Pieces until all Safety Locks engage in
the Safety Lock Holes.

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Installing the Top Caps

The Lift comes with four Top Caps, one for the top of each Post. Each Top Cap holds one end of a
Lifting Cable.

There are two Left Top Caps and two Right Caps; the Top Plates are marked with an L or an R.

To install the Top Caps:

1. Locate the four Bolts and Washers needed to secure each Top Cap, 16 total.

2. Take a Top Cap, pick the corresponding Post, orient it correctly, and then push the Top Cap down

into the top of the Post.

Each Top Cap must be oriented so the extended corner is angled in towards the middle of the Lift
and it must have the correct Left/Right orientation for the Post it is being installed onto.

Top view of the Lift. Drawing

3. Secure the Top Cap in place using four Bolts and Washers.

4. Install the other three Top Caps the same way.

not

to scale. Size of Top Caps exaggerated for clarity.

⚠ WARNING Make sure all four Top Caps are firmly bolted into place.

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About Cable Sheaves

Cable Sheaves route the Lifting Cables towards the appropriate Post. Runway Sheaves are under the
Powerside Runway, four on one end (two stacks of two Sheaves) and two on the other end (two
stacks of single Sheaves). Additionally, there’s a Cable Sheave on the end of each Crosstube.

Because the Lift can be installed with the Power Post and the Powerside Runway in either of two
locations, the Cable Sheaves can also be at either of two locations. The two double Cable Sheaves are
always on the Piston end of the Powerside Runway, as shown in the following drawing.

Top view. Drawing not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown.

All Cable Sheaves should have been removed when unpacking the Lift. The following drawing shows
how to reinstall the Runway Sheaves when it comes time to do so.

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1.

2.

3.

4.

Lubricate the Cable Sheaves

Before reinstalling the Cable Sheaves (removed earlier in installation process) when routing the Lifting
Cables, now is a good time to lubricate the Cable Sheaves to ensure the Lift raises and lowers
smoothly during operation.

Use white lithium grease or similar to lubricate the six Cable Sheaves (and Sheave Pins) underneath
the Powerside Runway, plus the Cable Sheaves at the ends of the Crosstubes (4 total).

Crosstube Cable Sheaves:

Runway Cable Sheaves:

Before routing the Lifting Cables, you also need to extend the Piston on the Hydraulic Cylinder.

To extend the Piston:

Remove the Shipping Plug from the Return Port.

The Return Line Port is on the Cylinder end closest to
where the Power Unit will be.

Attach an air pressure source to the Return Line Port.

Use the air pressure to extend the Hydraulic

Cylinder’s Piston and Retaining Plate.

If the Cylinder does not move, stop using air pressure;
instead, use a pulling device (such as a Come Along
Tool) to extend the Piston and Retaining Plate; be
care not to damage the Piston.

Reinstall the Shipping Plug to the Return Line Port.

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Routing the Lifting Cables

Important We strongly recommend using gloves when working with Lifting Cables.

The following drawing shows how Lifting Cables are routed to the top of their Posts.

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Important Make sure to route each Lifting Cable correctly. If you route a Lifting Cable to the wrong

Post, it will either be too short or too long. If this happens, check to see where the
Lifting Cable is supposed to go and then route it there. As a general rule, there should
be about 1 inch of threads above the Top Cap when you put the Lifting Cable. If there
is significantly less or more, you have the wrong cable.

The following drawing shows how the Lifting Cables are routed to the top of their Posts.

View is from the inside of the Lift. Not drawn to scale. Not all component shown.

We recommend routing Cables A and C together first, and then Cables B and D.

To route the Lifting Cables:

1. Locate the shortest Lifting Cable, Cable A, and the second longest Lifting Cable, Cable C.

Check the label to make sure you have the correct Lifting Cable.

2. Make sure the Nut has been removed from the Threaded end of both Lifting Cables (the Nut

cannot be on during routing, but keep it nearby, you will need it again soon).

3.

Starting with Cables A and C

As shown in the drawing on the previous page, A goes on the bottom, C above it.

4. Route Cables A and C towards where the double sheaves are going to be re-installed.

Put both cables into position such that when the double sheaves are re-installed, Cables A and C
will both be going around the Sheaves.

5. Reinstall the double sheave for Cables A and C.

Refer to About Cable Sheaves for a drawing of how to reinstall the double sheave.

6.

Switching to just Cable A

, attach the Button ends of Cables A and C to the Tie Plate.

, remove the Retainer Bolt under the Crosstube Sheave.

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7. Route Cable A over to its Crosstube Sheave, under it, up and past the Slack Safety Sheave, and

then up to the Top Cap and through the hole in the Top Cap.

Make sure to route the cable on the correct side of the Slack Safety Sheave.

The Threaded end of the cable should go through the hole in the Top Cap about an inch.
However, if the cable is way too short or long, check to make sure you have the correct cable.

8. Put a Washer and Nut into place above the Top Cap, then finger tighten the Nut to hold Cable A in

place.

You only want to finger tighten the Nut at this point so that there is a little play in the cabling.

9. Re-install the Retainer Bolt under the Crosstube Sheave.

10.

Switching to just Cable C

, route it all the way around the Double Sheave and then back

towards the other end of the Powerside Runway.

11. When you get to the other end of the Runway, route it around the single sheave and then towards

its Crosstube Sheave.

12. Remove the Retainer Bolt under the Crosstube Sheave.

13. Route Cable C under the Crosstube Sheave, up and past the Slack Safety Sheave, and then up to

the Top Cap and through the hole in the Top Cap.

14. Put a Washer and Nut into place above the Top Cap, then finger tighten the Nut to hold Cable C in

place.

Not drawn to scale. Not all components shown. Springs not fully connected in graphic.

15. Re-install the Retainer Bolt under the Crosstube Sheave.

16. Perform Steps 1 through 15 again, but this time for Cables B and D.

NOTICE Routing Cables B and D is the same process as routing Cables A and C, just to the other

two Posts and using a different set of Sheaves.

17. When all Lifting Cables are correctly routed, securely tighten all four Nuts above the Top Caps.

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Installing the Power Unit

This section describes how to

not

An Electrician is

Because the Top Caps are held in place on two sides of the Power Post, you can install the Power
Unit on either of those two sides. Most customers choose to install their Power Units on the end of the
Lift, as that is closer to the Safety Lock Release Handle.

needed to install the Power Unit.

install

, but not make the connections to, the Power Unit for your Lift.

⚠ DANGER Risk of explosion: The Power Unit has internal arcing or parts that may spark

and should not be exposed to flammable vapors. Never expose the Power Unit
motor to rain or other damp environments. Damage to the motor caused by water

not

covered by the warranty.

is

⚠ CAUTION The Power Unit is heavy. We recommend having one person hold the Power Unit

while another person secures it in place.

To install the Power Unit:

1. Determine which side of the Power Post you want to install the Power Unit.

2.

Starting with the Power Unit Holder

Bolts (5530359) and Washers (5545347, 5545201) holding the Top Cap on the side you want the
Power Unit.

Note: You can leave in place the Top Cap Bolts on the other side.

3. Put the Power Unit Holder into place, with the holes in the Holder Plate going over the holes where

you just removed the Bolts and Washers at the top of the Post.

: At the top of the Post, remove the two Hex Head

4. Replace the Hex Head Bolts and Washers, then securely tighten the Bolts.

Drawing not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown.

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5.

Switching to the Attachment Plate and the Power Unit

into place, and then secure the Power Unit using four Hex Head Bolts (5530010), M8 Flat Washers
(5545012), and M8 Nuts (5535001).

Hand tighten the Bolts and Nuts.

6. Find the Safety Placard and Zip Tie from the Parts Box, then use the Zip Tie to attach the Safety

Placard to one of the unused holes on the Power Unit Plate.

7. Slide the Flex Tube Bracket over the two Bolts that are closest to the side of the Powerside

Runway.

The Bracket can go on either side of the Vibration Dampener.

: Put the Vibration Dampener

Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown.

8. Securely tighten the Bolts and Nuts.

Do not connect the Power Unit to a power source at this point.

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Installing the Flex Tube

The Flex Tube is a flexible, black plastic tube that attaches to the bottom of the Flex Tube Bracket
(next to the Power Unit) on one end and to a hole on the Powerside Runway on the other end.

The Flex Tube protects the Hydraulic Hose and the Return Line as they go from the Power Unit to
underneath the Powerside Runway.

The following drawing shows the Flex Tube.

Side view. Not drawn to scale. Not all components shown.

To install the Flex Tube to the Flex Tube Bracket:

1. Make sure the Flex Tube Bracket has been installed next to the Power Unit.

2. Unscrew the Plastic Nut from one end of the Flex Tube. It does not matter which end.

3. Holding the Flex Tube by the Plastic Collar, put the Threads on the end of the Flex Tube through

the hole at the bottom of the Flex Tube Bracket.

The Threads go through the hole until they are accessible from the other side, while the rest of the
Flex Tube stays outside.

4. Screw the Plastic Nut back onto the Threads of the Flex Tube and tighten it.

5. Unscrew the Plastic Nut from the unconnected end of the Flex Tube.

6. Holding the Flex Tube by the Plastic Collar, push the Threads through the hole on the side of the

Powerside Runway.

7. Screw the Plastic Nut back onto the Threads on the Flex Tube and tighten it.

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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ NOW

Hydraulic Fluid Contamination

Hydraulic Fluid Contamination poses a serious issue for your Lift; contaminants such as water, dirt, or
debris can get 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 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 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 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. Teflon paste-type thread sealant or Loctite™ 5452 thread

sealant is recommended for all NPT Fittings. Do not over tighten NPT Fittings or they may crack.
Never use thread seal tape on JIC 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.

• 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 kept clean 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.

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About Thread Sealants

Liquid Thread Sealant lubricates and fills the gaps between the Fitting threads, and leaves no residue
that could contaminate the Hydraulic Fluid. Other types of Thread Sealants (like Teflon Tape) can 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.

To apply Thread Sealant:

1. Make sure the Fittings and connectors you are going to use are clean and dry.

Important: If you are adding Thread Sealant to a Fitting or connector that has already been used

with a different sealant, use a wire brush to thoroughly remove the old sealant before
adding more.

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

Fitting.

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

You only need a small amount 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.

3. Tighten the Fitting into the connector; do

4. Allow minimum 24 hours curing time before pressurizing the system.

not

over tighten the Fitting.

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Installing the Hydraulic Hose

The Hydraulic Hose moves Hydraulic Fluid from the Power Unit to the Hydraulic Cylinder.

The following drawing shows how to install the Hydraulic Hose.

Top View of Powerside Runway. Drawing not to scale. Some components exaggerated for clarity.

To install the Hydraulic Hose:

1. Prepare the Hydraulic Components as described in About Hydraulic Fluid Contamination.

2. Locate the Hydraulic Hose (in Parts Box) and the two Hydraulic Fittings (in Parts Bag).

3. Route the Hydraulic Hose through the Flex Tube; keep the Curved end at the Power Unit.

4. Remove the Shipping Plug from the Hydraulic Out Port on the Power Unit, install the ORB end of

the JIC x ORB Elbow Fitting to the Port, while the JIC end attaches to the Hydraulic Hose.

NOTICE The Hydraulic Out Ports on the Power Unit are commonly labeled P1 and P2.

5. Remove the Shipping Plug from the Hydraulic Cylinder Port and install the NPT end of the

JIC x NPT Elbow Fitting to the Port, then connect the JIC end to the other end of the Hydraulic
Hose.

Use Liquid Thread Sealant on NPT Threads only

6. Securely tighten both connections on the Power Unit and Hydraulic Cylinder.

.

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Working with Compression Fittings and Tubing

Your Lift comes with a roll of ¼ inch, black, polyethylene Tubing (also called Poly-Flo® Tubing) that is
used with Compression Fittings for the Return Line.

Note: Compression Fittings are different from Hydraulic Fittings. This section covers Compression

Fittings only.

The components involved with Compression Fittings include:

• ¼ inch, black, polyethylene Tubing. You use a single piece of Tubing for the Return Line.

• Elbow Compression Fittings. One on the Power Unit and one on the Hydraulic Cylinder.

• Nuts, Ferrules, Rods, and Threads. Each connector on an Elbow Compression Fitting has a

Nut, Ferrule, Rod, and Threads (see drawing below). The Nut holds the Tubing and Fitting
together. The Ferrule compresses when you tighten the Nut on the Threads to make a secure
connection. The Rod goes inside the Tubing so that nothing leaks out.

The following drawing shows the components of a connector on an Elbow Compression Fitting.

Important:

To connect Tubing to a Compression Fitting:

1. Push the Tubing through the Nut and Ferrule and over the Rod.

Do not push hard; you only need the Tubing to go a little way over the Rod. You may not be able
to see the Ferrule at this point, but the Tubing must go through the Ferrule and over the Rod.

2. Slide the Nut on the Tubing

from the Threads and then slide it away from the Fitting. See the drawing above.

3. Slide the Ferrule over the Tubing, away from the Fitting and towards the Nut.

4. With the Nut and the Ferrule out of the way, push the Tubing further over the Rod until it stops. Do

not push hard.

5. Slide the Ferrule and the Nut back to the Threads on the Fitting.

The Ferrule goes around the Rod and under the Threads. The Nut goes onto the Threads.

6. Tighten the Nut.

Remember that the Ferrule can only be used once; do not tighten the Nut until everything is ready.

Ferrules can only be tightened once

the Ferrule gets compressed; it literally changes shape and

away from the Fitting

. When you tighten the Nut on the Threads,

; if the Nut is still on the Threads, unscrew it

cannot

be used again.

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Installing the Return Line

The Return Line takes excess Hydraulic Fluid coming out of the Hydraulic Cylinder and sends it back
into the Fluid Reservoir on the Power Unit.

The Return Line is a single piece of ¼ inch, black Tubing with Compression Elbow Fittings (5550089)
on each end. You need to cut a piece of the supplied Tubing to create the Return Line.

Top View of the Powerside Runway. Drawing not to scale. Some components exaggerated for clarity.

To install the Return Line:

1. Measure from the Hydraulic Return Port on the Hydraulic Cylinder to the Hydraulic Return Port on

the Power Unit, then cut a piece of Tubing of appropriate length from the supplied roll of Tubing.

NOTICE The Return Line is going to be routed through the Flex Tube, so take that into account. It

is better to make the Tubing piece a little too

2. Route the Tubing through the Flex Tube.

3. Locate the Hydraulic Return Port on the Power Unit and remove the Shipping Plug.

NOTICE The Hydraulic Return Port is commonly labeled either T1/T2 or CV1/CV2.

4. Connect the NPT end of the Compression Elbow Fitting to the Power Unit, then connect the other

end of the Elbow Fitting to the Return Line coming out of the Flex Tube.

long

rather than a little too short.

Use Liquid Thread Sealant on NPT Threads only.

Refer to Working with Compression Fittings and Tubing for instructions.

5. Remove the Shipping Plug from the Hydraulic Return Port on the Hydraulic Cylinder.

6. Connect the NPT end of the second Compression Elbow Fitting to the Hydraulic Return Port, then

connect the other end to the Return Line.

Use Liquid Thread Sealant on NPT Threads only

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.

Contacting the Electrician

As mentioned previously, there are some installation tasks that

⚠ DANGER All wiring

local and national electrical codes.

All installations need an Electrician to:

• 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 situation, or when
equipment is undergoing service or maintenance. Put it within sight and easy reach of the Lift
operator. Refer to Install 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. The Power Unit that comes with the Lift is
protected. Refer to Install a Thermal Disconnect Switch for more information.

Additionally, if your Lift came with a 220 VAC Power Unit, you will need the Electrician to:

• Connect the 220 VAC Power Unit to an appropriate power source. Have the

Electrician wire the Power Unit either to a 220 VAC Power Cord and Plug or directly to the facility’s
power system.

NOTICE If your Lift came with a 110 VAC Power Unit, it already has a power cord and appropriate

plug. Just plug it in to a 110 VAC outlet.

must

be performed by a licensed, certified Electrician in accordance with

require

a certified Electrician.

not

thermally

The Electrician needs to provide the following components for all installations:

• a Power Disconnect Switch

• a Thermal Disconnect Switch

• an appropriate Power Cord and Plug if you want to attach the Power Cord to a 220 VAC Plug or

just a Power Cord if you want to wire the Power Unit directly into the facility’s power system.

Refer to Wiring Diagrams for additional wiring information.

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Connecting to a Power Source

The standard Power Unit for your Lift is 110 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1Ph:

• An Electrician is

Electrician is required to install the Power Disconnect Switch and Thermal Disconnect Switch.

A 220 VAC Power Unit is also available:

• An Electrician is required to connect a 220 VAC Power Unit to a power source and to install the

Power Disconnect Switch and Thermal Disconnect Switch.

Whichever Power Unit you ordered, it must be connected to an appropriate power source and
protected by an appropriate circuit breaker.

⚠ DANGER All wiring

Important electrical information:

• Improper electrical installation can damage the Power Unit; this is

• Use a separate circuit breaker for each Power Unit.

• Protect each circuit with a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. For a 110 VAC, single phase circuit,

use a 20 amp or greater circuit breaker. For a 220 VAC, single phase circuit, use a 25 amp or
greater circuit breaker.

• Refer to Wiring Diagrams for additional wiring information about both Power Units.

not

required to connect a 110 VAC Power Unit to a power source, but an

must

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

any maintenance or installation on the Lift without first making sure that main
electrical power has been disconnected from the Lift and
until all procedures are complete.

not

covered under warranty.

cannot

be re-energized

⚠ DANGER The Lift uses electrical energy; if your organization has Lockout/Tagout policies,

make sure to implement them as soon as the Lift is connected to a power source.

The following drawing shows the standard 110 VAC Power Unit.

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Not drawn to scale. Not all components of the Power Unit shown.

The following drawing shows the 220 VAC Power Unit.

Not drawn to scale. Not all components of the Power Unit shown.

To connect the Lift to a power source:

1. If you have the standard 110 VAC Power Unit, plug it in to 110 VAC power source.

2. If you have the optional 220 VAC Power Unit,

connection to a power source

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

4. Open the Electrical Box, note where the Pigtail wires are connected, remove the Pigtail, and then

either:

– Wire the Power Unit directly into the facility’s electrical system,

– Wire a power cord with appropriate plug inside the Electrical box where the Pigtail was wired.

Do not use the Pigtail

Refer to Wiring Diagrams for additional wiring information.

5. Close the Electrical Box.

6. If you have a 220 VAC Power Unit and your Electrician wired a power cord and plug, plug it in to a

220 VAC power source.

.

.

you must have an Electrician prepare it for

or

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⚠

Installing a Power Disconnect Switch

WARNING A main Power Disconnect Switch is

not

provided with this equipment.

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

GrandPrix strongly recommends you install a Power
Disconnect Switch that is properly rated for the
incoming power.

⚠ DANGER All wiring

licensed, certified Electrician in
accordance with local and national
electrical codes.

Your Power Disconnect Switch must be readily
accessible and installed so that it is in easy reach of the
Lift operator. It must be clearly and legibly marked to
indicate its purpose.

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

Make sure to have a certified Electrician install the Power
Disconnect Switch.

Make sure the Electrician selects a UL-listed Power
Disconnect Switch.

must

be performed by a

Installing a Thermal Disconnect Switch

⚠ WARNING The Lift’s motor does

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.

⚠ DANGER All wiring

local and national electrical codes.

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

GrandPrix strongly recommends you

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must

be performed by a licensed, certified Electrician in accordance with

not

have thermal overload protection.

not

exceed the rated duty cycle of the Lift’s motor.

Adding Hydraulic Fluid

The Hydraulic Fluid reservoir on the Power Unit must be filled with approved fluid before you begin
normal operation of the Lift.

When you receive the Lift, the fluid reservoir is empty.

⚠ CAUTION The Power Unit will not work correctly until it is filled with approved Hydraulic Fluid.

Approved fluids are any general purpose ISO-32, ISO-46, or ISO-68 hydraulic fluid, approved
automatic transmission fluids such as Dexron III, Dexron VI, Mercon V, Mercon LV, or any synthetic
multi-Vehicle automatic transmission fluid.

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

Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir is in the same location for all Power Units. Standard 110 VAC Power Unit
shown. Not drawn to scale. Not all components shown.

To fill the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir:

1. Remove the Reservoir Cap from the top of the Reservoir.

2. If the Reservoir is empty, fill it with approved fluid.

The Reservoir holds approximately 3.6 gallons / 13.5 liters. Use care to keep the fluid clean
when filling the reservoir.

3. If the Reservoir is low but not empty, carefully add approved fluid until the fluid level is about half an

inch under the Reservoir Cap.

4. When the reservoir is full, put the Reservoir Cap back on.

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About Embedment

Anchor Bolts (also called Wedge Anchors) get their holding strength from how far down into the Hole
the Anchor Bolt is installed (called embedment) and how forcefully the Expansion Sleeve presses into
the Concrete (based on how much torque is applied).

To get enough embedment, you have to understand Effective Embedment, which means the location
in the Hole where the Expansion Sleeve presses into the Concrete. This is where the Anchor Bolts
create holding strength; the further down into the Hole, the greater the holding strength.

(The technical definition of Effective Embedment is the distance from the surface of the base material
to the deepest point at which the load is transferred to the base material; the “base material” in our
case being the Concrete into which the Anchor Bolts are being installed.)

Some people confuse Effective Embedment with Nominal Embedment, which is how far down into the
Hole the bottom of the Anchor Bolt is.

As shown below, the two are
holding strength of the Anchor Bolt.

not

the same. Nominal Embedment does not tell you anything about the

Not necessarily to scale.

The Anchor Bolts shipped with your product have letters stamped into their tops, indicating how long
they are.

For example:

• 4.75 in / 120 mm long Anchor Bolts are stamped with a G.

• 6.3 in / 160 mm long Anchor Bolts are stamped with a J.

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Concre

•

•

•

Anchoring the Posts

Anchoring the Lift makes it more stable. Anchoring is

not

to move the Lift at any point, do

te specifications are:

Depth: 4.25 inches thick
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 3°

• 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.

.

anchor the Lift.

Anchor Bolt specifications are:

• Length: 4.75 inches

• Diameter: .75 inch

• Effective embedment: 2.75 inches, minimum

• Anchor torque: 85 – 95 pound feet (not less

not required

than 80 or more than 105)

. If you want to use the Caster Kit

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.

GrandPrix 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” ANSI/ALI ALCTV.

must

meet these specifications. Only install your

⚠ WARNING Use only the Anchor Bolts that came with your Lift. If you use components from a

different source, you void your warranty and compromise the safety of everyone
who installs or operates the Lift.

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.

To anchor the Posts:

1. Locate the hardware you will need: four Anchor Bolts, four Nuts, and four washers

2. Using the Base Plates as guides, drill 4 inch deep holes for the Anchor Bolts—one hole in each

corner of the Base Plate, so four holes total per Base Plate.

Go in straight, in the center of the hole; do not let the drill wobble.

per Post

.

Use a carbide bit (conforming to ANSI B212.15).

The diameter of the drill bit

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the Anchor Bolt.

must

be the same as the diameter of

3. Vacuum each hole clean.

⚠ CAUTION Proper protective eye protection and safety gloves are

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

drill bit made it.

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, the Expansion Sleeve does not press as cleanly,
which means less holding strength. If the hole is too wide, the Expansion Sleeve does not press
against the Concrete with as much force, again resulting in less holding strength.

4. Make sure the Washer and Nut are in place (the top of the Nut should be flush with the top of the

Bolt), 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.

not

make the hole any wider than the

required

.

.

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.

5. Hammer or mallet the Anchor Bolt the rest of the way down into the hole; stop when the Washer is

flush against the Base Plate.

6. Plumb each Post; install any needed Shims.

Do not shim a Post more than half an inch using the provided Shims. A maximum of 2 inches is
possible by ordering optional Shim Plates. Contact BendPak at [phone], extension 191
to order. Please have the model and serial number of your Lift available.

Take your time while plumbing and shimming the Posts;

level as possible

7. Wrench each Nut

Torque Wrench.

.

clockwise

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

Important: Do

Wrenching the Nut forces the Wedge up, forcing out the
Expansion Sleeve and pressing it tightly against the Concrete.

Anchor Bolts.

it is important to make the Lift as

not

use an impact wrench to torque the

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Final Leveling

The following procedure describes how to fine tune how level your Lift is. The goal is that the four
Safety Locks on the Lift engage at the same time.

To perform final leveling on the Lift:

1. Raise your Lift to the first Safety Lock position.

2. Use a transit level or other leveling mechanism to evaluate how level the Posts and Runways are.

3. If you need to adjust a Runway, use the Top Nut and Stop Nut on the Top Cap of each Post to

make adjustments to the Ladder in that Post (which impacts the levelness of the Runway and
when the Safety Locks engage).

4. Raise the Lift to full height, listening as the Safety Locks engage.

If the Safety Locks are engaging at the same time, no further adjustments are necessary.

If the Safety Locks are not engaging at the same time, check the leveling, make necessary
adjustments, and then raise the Lift again and listen as the Safety Locks engage.

5. When you are satisfied the Lift is level, firmly secure the Nuts at the top of each Post.

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Installing Accessories

The accessories available for your Lift include:

JP45 Bottle-Jack Tray

Holds one or two Bottle Jacks (not included), which let you get a Vehicle’s wheels up off the GP-9
Runways.

The JP45 Bottle-Jack Tray comes with its own manual. Refer to the JP45 Quick Start Guide for
installation and usage instructions.

Tire Chocks

Tire Chocks go behind the back Tires of a Vehicle to make sure it stays where you put it. Tire Chocks
are included with the Lift.

To use the Tire Chocks: wedge them in behind the rear Tires of a Vehicle when it is in the desired
location on the Lift, then remove them when you want to take the Vehicle off the Lift.

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Drive-up Ramps

Your Lift comes with two Ramps, which are installed onto the Rear of the Lift so that Vehicles can drive
onto and off of the Runways.

To install the Drive-up Ramps:

1. Install the four Ramp Mounts, one on each end of both Runways with the same hardware used

earlier to bolt the Runways to the Crosstubes.

Important: Be careful

Ramp Mount Pieces.

2. To install the Hinged Ramp Assembly, put it into place next to the Ramp Mount, align the holes on

the Ramp with the holes on the Ramp Mount, then slide the Ramp Pin through the holes. Attach a
rotor clip to either side of the Rod.

3. Repeat the same process for the other Ramp.

4. To install a Fixed Aluminum Ramp, slip the end into place in the gap between the end of the

Runway and the Ramp Mount. Repeat for the other silver, aluminum Ramp.

not

to disturb the Safety Release mechanism when you install the four

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Tire Stops

Tire Stops are put into place on the Front of the Lift. They prevent the Tires of the Vehicle on the Lift
from going too far forward.

To install the Tire Stops:

1. Slide the bottom of the Tire Stop into place in the gap between the end of the Runway and the

Ramp Mount piece; repeat for the other Tire Stop.

Drip Trays

Drip Trays are black, plastic, freestanding trays that go between the two Runways and catch leaking
fluids.

To use the Drip Trays: position them between the two Runways so that the Utility Rails hold them.
Remove them when you are done with them.

Rolling Jack

A Rolling Jack lets you raise the Wheels of the Vehicle on the Lift off the Runway. It takes a pair of
Rolling Jacks to get all four Wheels off the Runway. Brake jobs and suspension work, for example, are
much easier to do to the Vehicle on the Lift if the wheels are off the Runways.

Rolling Jacks are a separate purchase. See Rolling Bridge Jacks on the BendPak Website.

The Rolling Jack comes with its own manual; refer to that manual for installation and operation
instructions.

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Caster Kit

The Caster Kit includes four assemblies, one per Post. When the Lift is raised by the Caster Kit
assemblies, you can move it to a different location.

Important: Only put the Caster Kit into position to move the Lift. When you are done moving the

Lift, remove the Caster Kit.

⚠ WARNING Do

To move your Lift with the Caster Kit:

1. Raise the Lift to the first lock and engage it there.

not

raise a Vehicle when it is on its Caster Kit.

⚠ WARNING Do not proceed until you have confirmed that the Lift is securely on a Safety Lock.

2. Locate the components of the four Caster Kit assemblies.

3. Using the supplied hardware, bolt all four Casters to the four holes in each of the Caster Assembly.

4. Put the open end around the Post, with the Caster Assembly on the inside of the Lift.

Important: The Cradle of the Shaft needs to be directly below the Crosstube above it.

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5. Put the Pin through the holes in the Caster Kit assembly and the Post, then secure it on the other

side with a Cotter Pin.

6. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for the other three Caster Kit Assemblies.

7. Lower the Lift down all the way to the ground.

Make sure the Crosstubes are going into all four Cradles on all four Caster Kit Shafts; this is what
pushes the Bases of the Posts off the ground so that you can move it.

8. Move the Lift to the desired location, then raise the Lift to a locking position — off the Caster Kit

assemblies — and engage it there.

⚠ WARNING Do not proceed until you have confirmed that the Lift is securely on a Safety Lock.

9. Take off all four Caster Kit Assemblies.

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Installing the Safety Covers

To help protect the Safety Locks and Crosstube Sheaves components, the Lift comes with four Safety
Covers for these locations.

Like the Posts, the Safety Covers have “left” and “right” orientations.

The following drawing shows the correct orientation for the Safety Covers.

View is from the inside of the Crosstube. Not all components are shown.

To install the four Safety Covers:

1. Find a Safety Cover and put it over the Crosstube Sheave from above.

2. Tighten a screw into the hole in the top of the Safety Cover to secure it.

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Final Checklist Before Operation

Make sure these things have been done

• Review the Installation Checklist to make sure all steps have been performed.

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

• Check the reservoir on the Power Unit; 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 all four Posts are properly anchored, shimmed, level, and stable, if you anchored them.

• Make sure all Lifting Cables are taut, seated in their Sheaves, and lubricated.

• Make sure that all Lifting Cables are straight between the Top Cap and the Slack Safety Sheave. If

any two are more angled than straight, then the Top Caps may have been installed incorrectly. If
so, they must be fixed. Refer to Installing the Top Caps for additional information.

• Make sure all Safety Locks are operating normally.

• Make sure the backup Slack Safety Locks are

• If it has not been done already, perform an Operational Test of the Lift with a typical Vehicle. Refer

to Performing an Operational Test.

• Leave the Installation and Operation Manual with the Lift.

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

before

putting the Lift into normal operation:

not

engaged.

Performing an Operational Test

GrandPrix strongly recommends doing an Operational Test of your Lift with a typical Vehicle before
starting normal service.

During the Operational Test, watch the Lift and its components and check for proper installation and
operation. If you run into an issue that does not go away, refer to Troubleshooting for more
information.

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

squeak when you start using it; this is normal. If it happens, do not worry; it will go away
soon, as the Hydraulic System is self-bleeding. If it does not go away after raising and
lowering the Lift two or three times, try bleeding air from the Hydraulic Cylinder. If it still
does not go away, refer to Troubleshooting for additional information.

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To test your Lift:

1. Check the area around, above, and under the Lift for obstructions; move them if you find any.

2. Drive the Vehicle onto the Lift.

Center the Vehicle’s tires in the middle of each Runway.

Put the Vehicle into park, put on the parking brake, put it in gear if it is a manual transmission, and
chock the rear Wheels.

3. Check all four Lifting Cables from the Top Cap down to the Slack Safety Sheave.

Verify that each Lifting Cable is straight between those two points. If any two are angled (not quite
straight), then the Top Caps may have been installed incorrectly. If so, they must be fixed. Refer to

Installing the Top Caps for additional information.

4. Press and hold the Up button.

5. After the Runways pass one or two Safety Locks (you will hear them), release the Up button.

6. Pull down

and hold

7. When the Runways are fully lowered, release both handles.

8. Wait for one minute.

and hold down

the Lowering Handle (on the Power Unit).

⚠ CAUTION Always take a break between cycles. The Power Unit’s motor is

9. Repeat the process, this time raising the Runways higher.

10. 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 (which is normal during the start-up period),
repeat the procedure a couple more times, with a one-minute break between cycles.

If you continue to have issues, refer to Troubleshooting for assistance.

the Safety Lock Release Handle (next to the Crosstube), then press

If you run it continuously, you will damage it, which is

not

constant duty.

not

covered by the Warranty.

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Operation

This section describes how to operate your Lift.

GrandPrix recommends reading Lifting It Right from the Automotive Lift Institute prior to putting your
Lift into normal operation. It is a guide to the considerations involved with the safe operation of
automotive Lifts. It was included with your Lift.

⚠ DANGER When you even hear the words “automotive lift,” your brain should automatically

Safety Considerations

remember that lifting a Vehicle is a serious endeavor with life-threatening risks.
Focus on what you are doing. Automotive Lifts are dangerous tools when used by
inexperienced or impaired operators.

safe this time because nothing happened last time

Do not assume you are going to be

.

Do the following every time

• Check the Lift. Walk all the way around the Lift, checking for any missing, heavily worn, or

damaged parts. Always double check all Hydraulic connections including Hydraulic Fittings, Hoses,
and Auxiliary Port Plugs are secure. Do not operate the Lift if you find any issues; instead, take it
out of service, then contact your dealer, email [e-mail], or call (800) 253-

2363.

• Check the area. Keep the area around and under the Lift clean and free of obstructions;

anything that could cause a problem. Do not forget to check
obstruction, move it out of the way. If you find any other issues, resolve them before using the Lift.
Do not allow any people or animals within 30 feet of the Lift while it is moving.

• Check the Operators. Make sure everyone who is going to operate the Lift has been trained in

its use, has read the labels on the unit, and has read the manual. Only the Operator should be
within 30 feet of the Lift while it is moving.

Do not allow anyone under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication to operate the Lift. Do not
allow children to operate the Lift. Do not allow any unauthorized personnel to operate the Lift.

When the Lift is moving, the Operator must be paying full attention to the Lift and the area around
it. The Operator must
any other way.

• 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.

prior

to raising or lowering a Vehicle; really, every time:

above

not

be looking at a smart phone, talking to a co-worker, or be distracted in

the Lift. If you find an

When raising a Vehicle, do not leave the Controls until it is engaged on Safety Locks. When
lowering the Lift, do not leave the Controls until it is on the ground.

• Check the Vehicle. Never exceed the Lift’s rated capacity. Do not allow people inside a Vehicle

you are going to raise. Take out of the Vehicle anything you might need while it is up on the Lift.
Make sure the Vehicle is not overbalanced on either end or either side. Make sure the Wheels of
the Vehicle are
Ramps or past the Tire Stops. When driving a Vehicle onto the Runways, make sure to position the
Wheels in the center of the Runways.

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completely

on the Runways; Vehicles with long wheelbases cannot be on the

Do

pull down
and hold the Safety
Lock Release
Handle to engage
Safety Locks.

Using the Controls

The Controls for the Lift include:

• Up button. Press and hold to raise the Runways. Located near the top of the Power Unit.

To engage Lift on its Safety Locks

: Raise the Runways a little above where you want them,

then press and hold the Lowering Handle to back the Runways down onto the Safety Locks (do

not

pull down and hold the Safety Lock Release Handle). When the Runways stop lowering, they

are engaged on Safety Locks.

Before leaving the Lift, make sure all four Posts are engaged on Safety Locks at the same height.

• Lowering Handle. Press and hold to lower the Runways. Located in the middle of the Power

Unit, the Lowering Handle is long and has a ball at the end.

To lower raised Runways all the way to the ground: Press and hold the Up button to
remove the Lift from the Safety Locks, then pull down and hold the Safety Lock Release Handle
first, then

press down and hold

the Lowering Handle.

Watch the Runways as they go down to make sure they are coming down evenly. If they are not,
stop lowering the Lift and troubleshoot the problem.

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

• Safety Lock Release Handle. Pull down and hold the Safety Lock Release Handle as part of

the process to lower the Runways. The Safety Lock Release Handle is always installed next to the
Power Unit. Pulling down and holding the Safety Lock Release Handle disengages the Safety
Locks, which is needed to lower the Runways.

To raise Runways to
a Safety Lock:

1. Press and hold the
Up Button.

2. When just past
desired height,
release Up Button.

3. Press and hold
Lowering Handle.

4. Runways stop going
down when engaged
on Safety Locks;
release Lowering
Handle several
seconds after
Runways stop
moving.

not

To lower Runways:

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

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

must

You
down the Safety
Lock Release Handle
to lower the
Runways.

3. Also press down and
hold the Lowering
Handle.

The Runways begin
lowering.

4. When the Runways
are fully lowered,
release both
Handles.

hold

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Raising and Lowering Vehicles

This section includes instructions for raising and lowering a Vehicle.

To raise a Vehicle:

1. Make sure the Runways are on the ground. If they are not, move them down to the ground.

2. Drive a Vehicle onto the Runways.

Make sure all four wheels are

Put the Vehicle into park and put on the parking brake. Leave manual transmissions in gear.

3. Chock the Wheels.

4. Press and hold the Up Button on the Power Unit.

5. When the Runways get to the desired height, go up a little bit higher, then release the Up Button

and press and hold the Lowering Handle. The Runways move back down a little and engage on
the most recently passed Safety Locks.

Do

not

pull down and hold the Safety Lock Release Handle; this prevents the Lift from engaging

on its Safety Locks.

How do you know if one of the four Safety Locks has, for some reason, not engaged? If this
happens, the non-engaged corner of the Lift will continue to go down, while the others stay where
they are. The result is a Runway that is not flat. Always make sure all four Safety Locks are
engaged; you know they are if both Runways are flat.

fully

on the Runways, in the center of the Runways.

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

6. With the Runways engaged on the Safety Locks, check around the Vehicle to make sure
everything is secure and safe.

If you see anything wrong, fix it before anyone gets near the Runways or goes under them.

Do not go under the Lift until you are sure it is engaged on all four Safety Locks.

To lower a Vehicle:

1. Make sure there are no obstructions under the Runways you are about to lower.

If there are, move them out of the way

2. Press and hold the Up Button for two or three seconds.

Moving the Lift

3. Pull down and hold the Safety Lock Release Handle, then press and hold the Lowering Handle.

The Runways start lowering.

4. When the Runways are fully lowered, release both handles.

5. Remove the wheel chocks.

6. Make sure it is safe to drive the Vehicle off the Lift.

7. Drive the Vehicle off the Lift.

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up

gets it off the Safety Locks, which is required for lowering the Lift.

before

lowering the Runways.

Maintenance

Unless stated otherwise, all maintenance can be performed by the owner/employer and does not
require trained lift service personnel.

⚠ DANGER Before performing maintenance on your Lift, make sure it is disconnected from

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

before

performing any maintenance. If you

If you need to replace worn, damaged, or broken parts, you
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or parts that meet the OEM’s specifications.

⚠ WARNING If you use parts

equipment manufacturer, you void your warranty and compromise the safety of
everyone who installs or uses the Lift.

To maintain your Lift:

• Daily: Keep the Lift 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.

not

from, approved by, or meeting the specifications of the original

must

use parts from (or approved by) the

⚠ DANGER Do not use the Lift if the Lifting 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 if this can be done safely; if it cannot be done safely,
evacuate the area and make arrangements with trained lift service personnel to
lower the Vehicle. When the Lift is on the ground, take it out of service, disconnect
it from power, and make arrangements with trained lift service personnel to fix the
damage and/or wear.

• Daily: Make sure all Safety Locks are in good operating condition. Do not use your Lift if the
Safety Locks are damaged or excessively worn. If a Vehicle is engaged on its Safety Locks when
damage or excessive wear is noticed, and the Vehicle cannot be lowered, evacuate the area and
make arrangements with trained Lift service personnel to come and lower the Lift.

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

• Monthly: Grease the Cable Sheaves on the Lift. Use white lithium grease or similar.

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

• Monthly: Lubricate the wire rope (Lifting Cables). Use a wire-rope lubricant such as 90-WT gear
oil or ALMASOL® Wire Rope Lubricant.

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

• Monthly: Check electrical connections. Requires a licensed, certified Electrician.

• Every two months: Check all Anchor Bolts to make sure they are properly torqued (if your Lift is
anchored). If they are loose, tighten them.

⚠ WARNING Do not operate your Lift if you find maintenance issues; instead, take the Lift out of

service, then contact your dealer, trained lift service personnel, visit

bendpak.com/support, email [e-mail], or call

[phone], extension 191.

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Wire Rope Inspection and Maintenance

Your Lift’s Lifting Cables, which are wire rope, should be inspected regularly:

• Wire rope should be replaced when there are visible signs of damage or extreme wear. Do not use

the Lift if it has damaged or worn Lifting Cables;

• Wire rope should be maintained in a well-lubricated condition at all times.

Wire rope is only 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 the inner layers of the rope remain well
lubricated, lubrication should be done at least every three months during normal operation.

take it out of service

!

• All Sheaves and guide rollers that contact moving wire rope should be given regular visual checks
for surface wear and lubricated to make sure they run freely. This should be done every three
months during normal 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?

Wire rope should be visually inspected at least once each day when in use, as suggested by
American Petroleum Institute’s Recommended Practice 54 guidelines. Any wire rope that meets
the criteria for removal must be immediately replaced.

• When should you replace wire rope due to broken wires?

Wire rope should be removed from service if you see six randomly distributed broken wires within
any one lay length (where a single strand makes a full turn around the rope) or three broken wires
in one strand within one lay length.

• Are there other reasons to replace your wire rope?

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 raise any wires that appear loose.

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Troubleshooting

This section describes how to troubleshoot your Lift.

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

Important: All repair work

with your Lift, take it out of service, then contact your dealer, go to

bendpak.com/support, email [e-mail], or call

[phone].

must

be done by qualified personnel. If you continue to have issues

⚠ WARNING The Lift uses electrical energy; if your organization has Lockout/Tagout policies,

make sure to implement them

Runways do not raise or do not
lower, once raised.

One corner of the Lift is lower than
the other three corners.

Runways move erratically or squeak
when in use.

before

Make sure there is sufficient Hydraulic Fluid in the reservoir.

Make sure there is no air in the Hydraulic System.

Bleeding the Hydraulic Cylinder

Make sure none of the Hydraulic Hoses are pinched or
leaking.

Make sure the Power Unit is getting power.

Make sure Lift is not overloaded.

The Safety Lock on the low corner is not engaged. Raise the
Runways, then lower them down onto Safety Locks. Make
sure all four Safety Locks are engaged at the same height.

Move the Runways up and down a few times to flush any
residual air from the Hydraulic System. Make sure to pause for
at least a full minute between cycles.

performing any Troubleshooting.

See

for more information.

Runways do not stay up. Check for leaking Hydraulic Fluid.

Make sure the Runways were left engaged on Safety Locks.

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

plugged in and of the appropriate voltage.

Check the wiring diagram.

Hydraulic Fluid is dirty. Replace the dirty fluid with clean, approved Hydraulic Fluids,

such as Dexron III, Dexron VI, Mercon V, Mercon LV, Shell
Tellus S4 / S3 / S2, or comparable.

Runways make odd noises. Lubricate the Sheaves using white lithium grease. If the Lift is

new, a break-in period may be needed; run the Lift several
times each day. If the noises persist, contact BendPak
Support.

Lift becomes inoperative with
Vehicle on it in a raised position.

If Safety Locks are engaged, Vehicle will stay raised. To lower
the Lift:

1. Use Jacks and Jack Stands to raise the Vehicle up off the
Runways a few inches.

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2. Press the Up Button to raise the Lift until it makes contact

with the Vehicle, taking the load off of the Jack Stands and
Jacks.

3. Carefully remove the Jack Stands and Jacks.

4. Disengage the Safety Locks, then lower the Vehicle back
down onto the Runways; the weight of the Vehicle will
lower it to the ground.

Bleeding the Hydraulic Cylinder

The Hydraulic Cylinder on the Lift is self-bleeding, which means that in most cases any air in the
Hydraulic System gets removed automatically simply by using the Lift.

In rare cases, it may be necessary to manually bleed the Hydraulic System of any extra air.

⚠ WARNING Before performing any maintenance on your Lift (for example, bleeding the

Hydraulic Cylinder or adding Hydraulic Fluid), make sure both Runways are on the
ground and the power source has been disconnected and cannot accidentally be
re-connected.

Symptoms of air in the Hydraulic System include Runways moving erratically and/or making odd
noises during raising or lowering. These could be caused by other situations; refer to

Troubleshooting for more information.

To bleed the Hydraulic System:

1. Raise the Lift to maximum rise and then lower it all the way back down again.

⚠ CAUTION Pause for at least a full minute between each cycle. The Lift’s motor cannot run

continuously; it is designed for regular use, but not continuous use.

2. Raise the Lift again to maximum rise; watch the Runways as you raise it.

If the Lift does
purged of air. You can return the Lift to normal operation.

3. If the Lift

When the Lift is raising and lowering smoothly, you can return it to normal operation.

If your Lift is still moving erratically or making odd noises after bleeding the Hydraulic System, take
it out of service, go to bendpak.com/support, email [e-mail], or
call [phone].

4. Check the Hydraulic Fluid reservoir on the Power Unit.

NOTICE Bleeding the Hydraulic System may lower the amount of Hydraulic Fluid in the reservoir.

5. Add additional Hydraulic Fluid if necessary.

not

move erratically, squeak, or jerk as it moves, the Hydraulic System has been

does

move erratically, squeak, or jerk as it moves, perform Step 2 again.

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Wiring Diagrams

These wiring diagrams use the United States color codes for the three wires in the Pigtail that comes
out of the Electrical Box on the Power Unit:

• Black: Live

• White: Live

• Green: Ground

If you are using the unit in a European country, the Black – White – Green colors correspond to:

• Brown: Live

• Blue: Neutral

• Green/Yellow: Ground

Information about color code conventions in other regions and countries is available online.

⚠ WARNING All electrical work, such as hard-wiring the unit or attaching a Plug to the Power

must be done by a licensed, certified Electrician

Cord,
with all applicable local electrical codes. Damage caused by improper electrical
installation may void your warranty.

in accordance

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