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PROFESSIONAL LIFTING EQUIPMENT
MODELS 72212 55/37/23/12 TON, 72214 63/49/27/14 TON, 72215 30/15 TON, 72218 33/20
TON, 72225 50/25 TON & 72244 44 TON CAPACITY AIR/HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACKS
SETUP • OPERATING • MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Revision letters (A, B, C, D etc.) after model numbers have been omitted as they do not affect the setup,
operating and maintenance instructions of a particular jack unless otherwise noted.
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE, READ THIS MANUAL
COMPLETELY AND THOROUGHLY, UNDERSTAND ITS
OPERATING PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS AND
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN SERIOUS OR FATAL
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The use of portable automotive lifting devices is subject to certain
hazards that cannot be prevented by mechanical means, but
only by the exercise of intelligence, care, and common sense. It
is therefore essential to have owners and personnel involved in
the use and operation of equipment who are careful, competent,
trained, and qualied in the safe operation of the equipment and
its proper use. Examples of hazards are dropping, tipping, or
slipping of motor vehicles or their components caused primarily by
improperly securing loads, overloading, off-centered loads, use on
other than hard level surfaces, and using equipment for a purpose
for which it was not designed.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read
this manual prior to using this device. It is also the responsibility of
the device owner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient
location for all to see and read. If the manual is lost or not legible,
contact Norco Industries, Inc. for a free replacement. If the operator
is not uent in English, the product and safety instructions shall be
read to and discussed with the operator in the operator’s native
language by the purchaser/ owner or his designee, making sure
that the operator comprehends its contents.
WARRANTY
This product is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. For details
see the back cover of Norco’s product catalog.
WARNING
• Before lifting a vehicle, refer to the vehicle’s service manual or
inquire from the vehicle manufacturer the recommended jack
lifting points and jack stand support surfaces on the vehicle
chassis.
• Inspect the jack before each use. Do not use the jack if it is
damaged, altered, modied, in poor condition, leaking hydraulic
uid, or unstable due to loose hardware. Take corrective action
before using the jack.
• This jack was designed for lifting purposes only. Do not attempt to
work on the vehicle until jack stands rated equal to or greater than
the rated capacity of the jack are positioned to support the load.
SETUP
1. Remove the two steel bushings that are tied to the bottom of
the handle.
2. Remove the hexagonal head bolts, washers and locknuts that
secure the bottom of the handle to the jack by way of a 1” steel
strap. The steel strap may be disgarded or used at a later time if
you wish to ship the jack to another destination.
3. Position the bottom of the handle so the handle legs straddle
the outside of the jack frame ears. Make sure the exible spring
coming out of the jack is inserted in the bottom of the handle tube
and the air inlet tting on the handle is facing toward the right of
the jack. The “right” of the jack can be determined when you are in
a position to read the jack warning label.
4. Align the handle leg holes with the jack frame ear holes and
install the steel bushings through the holes. Secure this assembly
with the bolts, washers and locknuts provided. A washer must be
placed under the head of each bolt and under the locknuts. Tighten
the locknuts enough to secure the handle but not too tight as to
hinder the pumping effort of the handle.
5. Install the quick disconnect air tting of your choice to the air
inlet tting on the handle.
• Do not move or dolly the vehicle while on the jack.
• Do not use the jack beyond its rated capacity. Lift only dead
weight.
• Do not exceed 175 P.S.I. input air pressure.
• Center load on saddle. Be sure setup is stable. Off-center
loads can cause jack failure and/or loss of load.
• Use the jack on a hard level surface.
• Do not modify the jack or use saddle adapters or saddle
extenders unless approved or supplied by Norco.
• Always lower the jack slowly and carefully.
6. Pull up on the red knob at the top of the handle so as to expose
a yellow line. This enables your jack to pump. Pushing the red
knob down prevents the pumping operation and can be used in
an emergency.
7. Install the extension holder on the handle six inches up from
the handle yoke with the hardware provided. Insert the extensions
in the holder.
8. Sometimes air gets trapped in the air/hydraulic systems of the
models 72212, 72214 and 72225 during shipment. An air bound
system feels spongy when pumped and sometimes the ram will
not rise.
PURGING AIR FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
a. Pull the air control lever toward you while simultaneously
depressing the restart pin on the side of the jack chassis.
Hold this position for about 15 to 20 seconds.
b. Pull the air control lever toward you until the jack ram/s raise
to maximum height. If the condition remains, repeat steps
“a” and “b” until the air is purged from the system.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Become familiar with the operating controls at the top of the
handle. The red lever will allow you to lock the handle in any one
of three different positions (vertical, angular or horizontal). Just
squeeze the red lever towards the “T” handle, move the handle to
the desired position and release the red lever. Move the handle
up and down slightly so the engagement pin will lock into position.
The red knob at the top of the handle must be pulled up far enough
to expose a yellow line in order for the jack to operate. Pulling up
on the short black lever raises the ram/s for lifting. Pushing down
on the short black lever lowers the ram/s.
2. The jack is equipped with saddle and extension adapters.
Determine the required ram stroke and use the appropriate
extension adapter if necessary.
3. Become familiar with the capacity of each ram stage. For
example, although the model 72212 has four ram stages and the
primary stage is rated at 55 tons, you will not be able to lift 20 tons
if the lift is required during the fourth stage ram travel which is
rated at 12 tons.
4. Prior to lifting the vehicle, chock the vehicle’s tires that will not
be lifted off the ground and if available, apply the emergency brake
or any other method of braking.
5. Position the jack at the designated lift point. Lock the handle
in a position that will not interfere with the vehicle when raised
or lowered. Keep the handle in that locked position until the work
is completed and you are ready to remove the jack from use.
IMPORTANT: Use the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended
lifting procedures and lifting points before lifting loads.
6. In most cases 120 P.S.I. input air pressure (not to exceed 125
P.S.I.) will lift the maximum capacity load for each ram stage. Pull
up on the short black lever until the top of the ram comes close to
the designated lift point. Make sure the designated lift point is at,
parallel to the ground and free from grease, any kind of lubricant,
or debris. Proceed with raising the jack in order to lift the vehicle
to the desired height. During lifting, inspect the position of the jack
in relation to the ground and the ram in relationship to the load
to prevent any unstable conditions from developing. If conditions
look like they are becoming unstable, slowly lower the load and
make appropriate setup corrections after the load is fully lowered.
7. When the vehicle or load is lifted to its desired height,
immediately place safety support stands (jack stands) in their
designated locations and adjust the stands’ support columns up
as close to the designated vehicle support points as possible.
Although jack stands are individually rated, they are to be used in
a matched pair to support one end of a vehicle only. Stands are
not to be used to simultaneously support both ends or one side of
a vehicle. Slowly and carefully push the short black lever down to
gently lower the vehicle onto support stands (jack stands). Make
sure the vehicle is safely supported by the safety support stands’
(jack stands’) saddles and not the locating lugs of the saddles.
Inspect the relationship of the safety support stands (jack stands)
with the ground and the safety support stand (jack stand) columns
and saddles with the vehicle to prevent any unstable conditions.
If conditions look unstable raise the vehicle off the safety support
stands (jack stands). Make the appropriate setup changes and
slowly and carefully lower the vehicle onto the safety support
stand saddles.
8. After the work is done raise the vehicle just high enough to
remove the safety stands. Be sure load is stable. If it is not, lower
load back onto safety support stands. Make appropriate setup
corrections and repeat the step again. Remove the safety support
stands from under the vehicle being very careful not to move the
vehicle.
9. Slowly and carefully push the short black lever down to lower
the vehicle or load down to the ground.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
1. Always store the jack in a well protected area where it will not
be exposed to inclement weather, corrosive vapors, abrasive dust,
or any other harmful elements. The jack must be cleaned of water,
snow, sand, or grit before using.
2. The jack must be lubricated periodically in order to prevent
premature wearing of parts. Use a general purpose grease on
visible moving parts and bearing surfaces. Do not lubricate any
portion of the lift saddle and make sure the saddle is free from
grease, any kind of lubricant, or debris before using the jack.
3. It should not be necessary to rell or top off the reservoir with
hydraulic uid unless there is an external leak. An external leak
requires immediate repair which must be preformed in a dirt-
REPAIR SERVICE
If your Norco product requires service or repair, contact the Norco
Customer Service Department for the location of the nearest Norco
Authorized Service Center.
Norco Industries, Inc.
365 West Victoria St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-4000 • Fax: (310) 639-7411
www.norcoindustries.com
free environment by qualied hydraulic repair personnel who are
familiar with this equipment. Norco Authorized Service Centers are
recommended. IMPORTANT: In order to prevent seal damage
and jack failure, never use alcohol, hydraulic brake uid, or
transmission oil in the jack. Use Chevron Hydraulic Oil AW
ISO 32 or its equivalent Unocal Unax AW 150.
4. Every jack owner is responsible for keeping the jack label clean
and readable. Use a mild soap solution to wash external surfaces
of the jack but not any moving hydraulic components.
5. Do not attempt to make any hydraulic repairs unless you
are a qualied hydraulic repair person that is familiar with this
equipment.
It will be necessary to provide the Norco Authorized Service Center
with a copy of the bill of sale if requesting warranty repair. If the
authorized service center determines your product is eligible for
warranty repair, the repair will be made at no charge and returned
freight prepaid. The cost of non-warrantable service, repair, and
return freight is the customer’s responsibility.
72212 / 72215 / 72225 / 72244
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