IDEAL TP12KC-DE Installation Instructions Manual

TP12KC-DE

12,000 lbs. Capacity

(3,000 lbs. max weight capacity per Arm)

Two Post Asymmetric Auto Lift

Model Number TP12KC-D
Capacity 12,000 lbs.
Lifting height 5.5" - 72"
with adapters 79.625"
Height overall 165"
Width between columns 122"
Drive through 109"
Width overall 151.125"
Arm extension 37.5" - 57"
Power pack 2hp 220vac
Shipping weight 2235 lbs.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Choosing A Location

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Use architects' plans when available. See Floor Layout on Page 6 for typical layout

of the12000# inverted cylinder model.

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Two Post Lifts require a minimum ceiling height of 3” higher than the overall height
of the lift being installed. For the TP12KC-D this will be 168” (14').

• The Steel Reinforced Concrete floor must be level, have a minimum thickness of 4

inches, and retain a commercial rating of 3500 psi. The concrete must
minimum of 28 days.

be cured for a

• Before making a Final Decision, consider the amount of workday traffic flowing in

and around the location you have chosen. Also consider the amount of room out front
of the lift for a workbench or diagnostic equipment. There may also be some future
building plans to consider. Are you satisfied with your selection?

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1. There are numerous blends and mixes and additives these days for concrete. All of
these work well when used in the proper application. However, years of experience have
shown that nothing
application. Another thing to watch is additives that claim to harden the concrete faster or
reduce the cure time. Again, these things have their place, but not

steel rod or mesh reinforced slab cured 28-30 days with the slab kept properly hydrated
gives the best results.

2. Checking bolts for tightness to some people means that once a week they grab a
wrench and go around yanking a quarter of a turn on every nut and bolt they see. This is,
of course, not the proper way of handling any bolt, especially the stress anchor used to
anchor your lift. When the anchors are installed, they must be torqued with a torque
wrench to 150 foot-pounds initially. After a period of time, they will loosen up some.
This is normal. When checking the anchors just put a wrench on them and “feel of them”
or apply a small amount of torque to the bolt. If it is tight, it is good to go. If it is loose,
get a torque wrench and tighten it to 60-90 foot-pounds.

3. The lift is not designed for an outdoor installation because of the possible damage and
degradation to the hydraulics and the electrical components caused by direct exposure to
the elements. If the unit is installed in a building or outbuilding with a floor that is
anything other than the recommended concrete floor, a pad can be poured. The size and
construction of the pad can vary depending on the soil conditions and the local weather
conditions. It is recommended that each of these situations be handled separately by a
local engineer.

4. Never place a lift in a pit or depression in a garage area or any environment where
gasoline is around. Gasoline fumes tend to gather at the floor and low areas, so the lift
must be mounted on the main floor of the building and not in the basement or a pit.

5. Always remember that your lift is rated at 12000 pounds. This means that the lift will
safely and reliably lift a load of 12000 pounds as long as that load is evenly distributed on
all four arms. If the load is offset or unevenly distributed, then one post can actually be
operating at a load greater than 12000# and the lift can be overloaded with less than the
rated load. So the lift load rating is 12000 pounds or 3000 pounds per arm.

Important General Information

beats a properly cured, steel reinforced concrete slab for this

in this application! A

Positioning the Post (Columns)

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Carefully examine the packed unit for damage before unpacking. Any claims for damage
should be filed with the freight carrier at delivery. Unbolt the package being careful to
save the bolts and use them to reinstall the top caps after unpacking the lift. Place posts in
bay using dimensions shown in Floor Layout (Figure 1). The bases must be square with
the layout lines as shown. It is recommended that the extensions be mounted to the posts
before standing them up. You will need a considerable amount of help standing up these
posts.

Drilling and Anchoring

A. Drill 3/4” x 5-1/2” (minimum depth) holes in the concrete floor using the holes in the

base plates as guides. Drill the holes perpendicular to the surface, being sure not to
enlarge them by allowing the drill to wobble. Do not ream-out the holes. (See Anchoring
Instructions, Figure 2). Be careful when drilling the holes, the posts can tip over.

B. Blow all of the dust and debris from the holes, then clean around the openings with
a wire brush. A clean hole will improve the prospect of solid anchoring.

c. It is recommended that the lift to be located 10’ – 12’ from the nearest obstruction
in front of the lift and 2’ – 3’ from the nearest obstruction on the sides of the lift.

2. To install Anchor:
A. Assemble the washer and nut onto the anchor bolt with nut just below impact section

of bolt.

B. With a hammer, carefully

resting on the base of the column. DO NOT DAMAGE THE NUT OR THREADS!

C. Before tightening the nuts, level and plumb the columns, using the shims provided.

Note

: If more than 1/2” of shims is required to level the post, Do Not Use the
Anchors supplied with this lift. It will be necessary to purchase longer anchors
for your application. The brand of anchor recommended is the Hilti Kwik-Bolt.

D. When columns are level and plumb, tighten the nuts with a Torque Wrench to 150 ft-

lb. If anchors do not tighten to 150 ft-lbs in existing floor, replace concrete under
each post with a 6’ x 6’ x 10” thick pad keyed into and flush with the existing floor.
Concrete must be 3500 PSI minimum.

tap the anchor bolt into the concrete until the washer is

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NOTE: NEVER USE AN IMPACT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN ANCHOR BOLTS!

Attaching The Overhead Beam and Shut-Off Bar

1. The overhead beam is attached to the extensions at the ends with eight nuts and bolts.

See picture.

2. The cable sheaves must assembled onto the shafts with the spacers supplied as shown

in the picture prior to attaching the overhead channel.

3.To Install the Shut-Off Bar

Attach the shutoff bar and switch housing to the underside of the overhead beam. Attach
single bolt and bar first, then install switch housing.

4. Run electrical cord into the beam and back out of the column using provided bulk

head fittings.

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