Challenger Lifts E15 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Two Post

Surface Mounted Lift

MODEL E15

15,000 LBS. CAPACITY

3750 LBS. PER ARM

2311 South Park Rd., Louisville, Kentucky 40219

Email:[e-mail] Web site:www.challengerlifts.com

Office 877-771-5438/ 502-583-5438 Fax [phone]

IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE

INSTALLING or OPERATING LIFT

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Model E15

Installation, Operation and Maintenance

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

See Figure 1 E15
A Rise Height (Screw Pads Highest Position)
B Overall Height 14’-6” (4420mm) or 16’-6” (5030mm)
C Overall Width
D Drive-Thru Clearance
E Floor to Overhead Switch
F Minimum Arm Reach
G Maximum Arm Reach
H Screw Pad Height
K Inside of Columns

13’-10”

77 3/4"

147 1/16"

109 3/8"

(4216mm) or 15’-10” (4827mm)

36 1/2"

5 1/4"/ 6 3/4"

122 1/4"

Arm Reach (Min.-Max.)

Lifting Capacity *
Ceiling Height Required 175" (4445mm)
Motor
Voltage
Speed of Rise **

Max Load Per Arm

* Lift capacity ratings are based on loads equally distributed on all four arms.
** Lifting and lowering speeds may vary depending on the weight of the vehicle.

2HP, Single Phase, 50/60Hz

3750 lbs

(1975 mm)

(3735 mm)

(2778 mm)
(927 mm)

(1395 mm)

55"

(133mm/171mm)

(3105 mm)

36.5”-55”

15,000 lbs.

208-230

75 seconds

(1360 kg)

199”

(5055mm)

Fig 1a - General Specifications Fig1b - Service Bay Layout

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ERTICAL CLEARANCE

Check the height of the area where the lift is to
be installed. Clearance should be calculated
based on the full raised height of the lift.

WARNING

unsatisfactory lift performance, property
damage, or personal injury.

F

LOORING

Be certain you have the proper concrete floor to
properly handle the loaded lift. Floor should be
in generally good condition with no large cracks,
spalling or deterioration.

Minimum requirements for concrete are 4
inches minimum depth, with steel
reinforcement, 3500 psi, cured for 28 days
per local commercial practice. Floor should

be level within 3/8 inch over the installation
area. No anchors should be installed within 8
inches of any crack, edge, or expansion joint. If
these conditions cannot be met, a pad may be
poured to accommodate the lift.

Check with local building inspectors and/or
permits office for any special instructions or
approvals required for your installation.

A qualified person should be consulted to
address seismic loads and other local or state
requirements.

WARNING

surface could result in unsatisfactory lift
performance, property damage, or personal
injury.

Failure by purchaser to
provide adequate
clearance could result in

Failure by purchaser to
provide the
recommended mounting

Model E15

Safety decals similar to those shown here
are found on a properly installed lift. Be
sure that all safety decals have been
correctly installed on the columns as
described in this installation manual. Verify
that all authorized operators know the
location of these decals and fully
understand their meaning. Replace worn,
faded, or damaged decals promptly.

WARNING

installed and adjusted as described in this
manual.

Do not attempt to raise a
vehicle on the lift until
the lift has been correctly

L

OCATION

This lift has been evaluated for indoor use only
with an operating ambient temp. range of 5 –
40°C (41– 104°F)

E

LECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

For lift installation and operation it is necessary
to have a dedicated circuit with circuit breaker or
time delay fuse. Refer to wiring diagram for
circuit sizing.

S

AFETY NOTICES AND DECALS

For your safety, and the safety of others, read
and understand all of the safety notices and
decals included here.

R

EAD ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING,
INSTALLING
EQUIPMENT

ROPER MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION IS

P

NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION

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OPERATING, OR SERVICING THIS

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OPERATE A DAMAGED LIFT

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Model E15

Installation, Operation and Maintenance

RECEIVING

The shipment should be thoroughly inspected
as soon as it is received. The signed bill of
lading is acknowledgement by the carrier of
receipt in good condition of shipment covered by
our invoice.

If any of the goods called for on this bill of lading
are shorted or damaged, do not accept them
until the carrier makes a notation on the freight

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: Always wear safety glasses while installing

lift.

TOOLS (MINIMUM REQUIRED)

a. Tape measure, 16ft
b. Chalk line
c. 4ft level
d. 10” adjustable wrench
e. Metric open end wrenches 10mm, 13mm,

bill of the shorted or damaged goods. Do this for
your own protection.

NOTIFY

Service

Snap-On Equipment Customer

AT ONCE if any hidden loss or

damage is discovered after receipt.
IT IS DIFFICULT TO COLLECT FOR LOSS OR

DAMAGE AFTER YOU HAVE GIVEN THE
CARRIER A CLEAR RECEIPT.

File your claim with

Snap-On Equipment

f. Metric Allen Wrenches 4mm, 5mm, 6mm,
g. Needle Nose pliers

h. Snap Ring pliers
i. Hammer drill with 3/4” diameter carbide

j. 2lb hammer
k. Torque wrench: 150 foot pounds minimum

promptly. Support your claim with copies of the
bill of lading, freight bill, and photographs, if
available.

l. 12 ft. Step ladder
m. Anti-Seize lubricant (for arm pins and foot

Component Packing List

PART #

E15-01-00 1
E15-02-00 1 Idler Column Assembly

E15-03-00 1 Overhead Assembly
E15-HW-A 1 Hardware Box
E15-01-02-01 2 Column Extension
E15-09-00 4 Arm Assemblies

E15-04-00 2
JSJ5-02-14 2 Lock Cover

QTY/ LIFT

DESCRIPTION

Power Column
Assembly

Synchronizer Cable
Assembly

L

AYOUT

1) Layout the service bay according to the

2) Assemble column extension to column by

3) Using the Overall Width (C) Dimension from

14mm, 15mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm and
24mm

and 8mm.

tipped bits

with 1 1/8” socket

pad screw threads and stop rings)

architect’s plans or owners instructions (see

Fig 1b). Failure to install in this
orientation can result in personal and
property damage. Be certain that the

proper conditions exist, see page 3.

lining up the correct set of holes and use the
M12 x 30 Hex bolts. Note: The column

extensions are adjustable by 2’. Install
Nut and Washer on exterior of the
assemebly. Repeat for opposite column

and extension.

Fig. 2, chalk two parallel lines on the floor
within 1/8” tolerance. Erect both column
assemblies. Align the base plate edges to
the chalk lines.

Fig. 2 – Column Layout

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ANCHORING

4) The anchor bolts must be installed at least

8” from any crack, edge, or expansion joint.

5) Use a concrete hammer drill with a 3/4 inch

carbide bit. Tip diameter should conform to
ANSI Standard B94.12-1977 (.775 to .787).
Do not use excessively worn bits or bits
which have been incorrectly sharpened. A
core bit may be necessary if an obstruction
is encountered. Never substitute with

shorter anchor.

6) Recheck “Inside of Columns” dimension,

Fig. 1. Drill the anchor holes using the base
plate as a template. Drill through the floor if
possible or to a depth of 5 inches minimum.

7) Vacuum dust from the hole for proper

holding power.

8) Shim both columns to plumb using the

shims provided as shown in Fig. 3. DO NOT
shim more than 1/2" at any given point. Use
a level no less than 24” in length to plumb
columns.

9) Assemble washer and nut to anchor with nut

just below impact section of bolt. Drive
anchor into hole until nut and washer
contact base.

Model E15

Fig. 4 - Limit Switch

YNCHRONIZER CABLES

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14) Manually raise each carriage into the
second lock position.

15) At the upper beam sheave locations
disassemble and reassemble the cable
trapping rod to install the cable onto the
sheave, See Fig. 5. To install the cable
bottom sheave will need to be removed then
reassembled.

Fig. 3 – Column Shimming

10) Tighten power column anchors and recheck
column for plumb. Re-shim if necessary.
Torque to 150 foot-pounds to set anchors.

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VERHEAD/ LIMIT SWITCH

11) Raise and install Overhead Assembly using
M12 x 30 Hex Bolts.

12) Install Overhead Limit Switch under the
Overhead Assembly on the Power Side.
Route cable around outside of column as
shown in Fig. 4

13) Check idler column shimming. Use
additional shims (see Fig. 4) to remove any
gaps that may have been created while
installing overhead beam. Tighten anchor

Fig. 5-Cable Trapping

16) Attach one end of synchronizing cable to
carriage. See Fig. 6 for proper attachment.

17) Route cable up and over sheave in
overhead. Follow across to other sheave on
opposite column. Route down through
carriage to sheave in bottom of column.
Route under sheave and up to cable
attachment.

18) Repeat for opposite side.

bolts and re-check column for plumb.
Torque to 150 foot-pounds.

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Fig. 6 – Synchronizing Cables

P

OWER UNIT & HYDRAULIC LINES

19) Mount Power Unit to power column as
shown in Fig. 7 using (4) M8 hex bolts and
nuts.

20) Attach Hydraulic elbow fitting threading the
O-Ring end into the power unit.

21) IMPORTANT – To ensure proper hose

fitting seal without damage to the fitting
follow this procedure for each hose

25) BE CERTAIN ALL FITTINGS AND CONNECTIONS ARE
TIGHT. IT IS THE INSTALLERS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE

SYSTEM IS LEAK

gallons of clean 10wt anti-foam anti-rust hydraulic oil
or Dexron III ATF. D

DETERGENTS.

26) Hoses, cables, and limit switch cord should
be routed as shown in Fig. 8 for power side
column extension. Route lines for the idler
side using the hose guide bracket and idler
side pulley bracket.

Fig. 7 – Hose Routing

-FREE. Fill the Power Unit with three

O NOT USE OILS WITH

connection: Screw flared fitting on finger

tight. Rotate flared fitting 1 ½ flats or 90
degrees. Back the flared fitting off one full
turn and repeat.

22) Thread power unit hose (short) to o-ring
elbow on power unit.

23) Beginning on the idler side, attach the idler
extension hose to the cylinder elbow fitting
(this hose is not needed for reduced height
installations). Continue with the idler hose
(long) up the backside of the column and
through the plastic guide at the top of the
column extension. Continue across the
overhead through each of the guides as
shown in Fig. 7 and down the backside of
the power column.

24) Route the power hose from the power side
cylinder elbow fitting up to the union tee
provided. Connect idler hose and power
unit hose to the union tee as shown in Fig.

7.

Fig. 8 – Power Side Routing

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