2-Post Lift

Operations and Maintenance Manual

Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................ 2
Owner/Employer Responsibilities / Operating Conditions .............................................. 3
Operating Instructions .......................................................................................................... 4
Maintenance Instructions .................................................................................................... 7
Trouble Shooting .................................................................................................................... 8
Lift Lockout/Tagout Procedure ............................................................................................ 9
Installer: Please return this booklet to literature package and give to lift owner/operator.
© July 2022 by Vehicle Service Group. All rights reserved. CO12070 OM60025
Rev. H 7/22/2022
 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY SAFETY • Read all instructions.

INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
• Daily inspect your lift. Never operate if it malfunctions or if it has
? ? broken or damaged parts. Use only qualified lift service personnel and
? genuine parts to make repairs.

• Thoroughly train all employees in use and care of lift, using

Proper maintenance Do not operate Lift to be used manufacturer’s instructions and “Lifting It Right” and “Safety Tips”
and inspection a damaged lift. by trained operator supplied with the lift.
is necessary only.
for safe operation. c © ©
• Never allow unauthorized or untrained persons to position vehicle or
CAUTION SAFETY operate lift.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Prohibit unauthorized persons from being in shop area while lift is in use.

• Do Not permit anyone on lift or inside vehicle when it is either being

raised or lowered.

Authorized personnel Read operating • Always keep area around lift free of tools, debris, grease and oil.
only in lift area. and safety manuals
before using lift.
© © • Never overload lift. Capacity of lift is shown on nameplate affixed to the
lift.
WARNING CAUTION
• Do Not stand in front of the vehicle while it is being positioned in lift
bay.

• Do Not hit or run over lift arms or adapters. This could damage lift or
vehicle. Before driving vehicle into lift bay, position arms and adapters
Position vehicle Use vehicle
to provide unobstructed entrance onto lift.
with center of gravity manufacturer’s
midway between lift points.
adapters. © © • Load vehicle on lift carefully. Position lift adapters to contact at
the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lift points. Raise lift until
WARNING adapters contact vehicle. Check adapters for secure contact with
vehicle. Raise lift to desired working height.

CAUTION DO NOT go under vehicle if locking latches are not

engaged.

• Do Not block open or override self-closing lift controls; they are

Do not override
self-closing designed to return to the “Off” or Neutral position when released.
lift controls.
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• Do Not remove or disable arm restraints.
WARNING WARNING CAUTION
• Remain clear of lift when raising or lowering vehicle.

• Always use safety stands when removing or installing heavy

components.

• Avoid excessive rocking of vehicle while on lift.

Position vehicle Remain clear of lift Always use
with center of gravity when raising or safety stands when
midway between lowering vehicle. removing or installing • Clear area if vehicle is in danger of falling.
adapters. © © heavy components. ©

• Remove tool trays, stands, etc. before lowering lift.

WARNING WARNING CAUTION
• Release locking latches before attempting to lower lift.

• Position lift arms and adapters to provide an unobstructed exit before

removing vehicle from lift area.

Avoid excessive Clear area if vehicle Auxiliary adapters • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
rocking of vehicle is in danger of falling. may reduce
while on lift. load capacity.
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 OWNER/EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES

The Owner/Employer:

• Shall ensure that lift operators are qualified and that they are trained in the safe use and
operation of the lift using the manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM01-1, ALI Lift-
CAUTION ing it Right safety manual; ALI/ST-90 ALI Safety Tips card; ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American
National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and
? ?
Maintenance; ALI/WL Series, ALI Uniform Warning Label Decals/Placards; and in the case of
? frame engaging lifts, ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle Lifting Points/Quick Reference Guide for Frame
Engaging Lifts.

Lift to be used • Shall establish procedures to periodically inspect the lift in accordance with the lift manu-
by trained operator
only. facturer’s instructions or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive
©
Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance; and The Employer
SAFETY Shall ensure that lift inspectors are qualified and that they are adequately trained in the
INSTRUCTIONS
inspection of the lift.

• Shall establish procedures to periodically maintain the lift in accordance with the lift manu-
facturer’s instructions or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive
Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance; and The Employer
Proper maintenance
and inspection
Shall ensure that lift maintenance personnel are qualified and that they are adequately
is necessary trained in the maintenance of the lift.
for safe operation. c

• Shall maintain the periodic inspection and maintenance records recommended by the manu-
facturer or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety
Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance.

• Shall display the lift manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM 93-1, ALI Lifting it Right
safety manual; ALI/ST-90 ALI Safety Tips card; ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National
Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Mainte-
nance; and in the case of frame engaging lifts, ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle Lifting Points/Quick
Reference Guide for Frame Engaging Lifts; in a conspicuous location in the lift area conve-
nient to the operator.

• Shall provide necessary lockout/tagout means for energy sources per ANSI Z244.1-1982
(R1993), Safety Requirements for the Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources, before beginning any
lift repairs.

• Shall not modify the lift in any manner without the prior written consent of the manufacturer.

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Lift is not intended for outdoor use and has an operating ambient temperature range of 41º-104ºF (5º-40ºC).

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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGTo avoid personal injury and/or property damage, permit only trained personnel to operate lift. After
reviewing these instructions, get familiar with lift controls by running the lift through a few cycles before
loading vehicle on lift.
IMPORTANT Always lift the vehicle using all four adapters. NEVER raise just one end, one corner, or one side of
vehicle.
CAUTION SAFETY CAUTION
INSTRUCTIONS 4. To Raise Lift:
A. For all lifts. Push Raise switch on power unit, Fig. 3.
? ? B. Stop before making contact with vehicle. Check
?
arm restraint pins for engagement. If required,
slightly move arm to allow restraint gear and pawl
to mesh. DO NOT hammer pin down as this will
Lift to be used
by trained operator
Read operating
and safety manuals
Authorized personnel
only in lift area.
damage the restraint gear teeth.
only.
©
before using lift.
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C. Raise vehicle until tires clear the floor.
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D. Stop and check adapters for secure contact at
CAUTION WARNING vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lift points.
E. Continue to raise to desired height only if vehicle is
secure on lift.
F. Do Not go under vehicle if all four adapters are
not in secure contact at vehicle manufacturer’s
recommended lift points.
Use vehicle
manufacturer’s
Remain clear of lift
when raising or
G. Repeat complete spotting, loading and raising
lift points.
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lowering vehicle.
©
procedures if required.
H. Lower lift onto locking latches.
Observe and heed Safety, CAUTION and Warning labels on
the lift.

1. Before Loading: Lift must be fully lowered and service WARNING

CAUTION CAUTION
bay clear of all personnel before the vehicle is brought
on lift. Swing arms out to full drive-thru position.
2. Spot vehicle over lift. Make sure you are using the
correct adapter, Fig. 1.
3. Loading: Swing arms under vehicle and position
adapters at vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lift Use height extenders Auxiliary adapters Clear area if vehicle
points, Fig. 2. Use intermediate, high step, or optional when necessary may reduce is in danger of falling.
to ensure load capacity.
adapters for under body clearance when required. good contact. © © ©

Note: Allow (2) seconds between motor starts. Failure to

comply may cause motor burnout.

IMPORTANT DO NOT rest adapter against edge of arm.

*Maximum operation pressure is:

2755 psi (18995 kPa) for DP10, RTP10
3100 psi (21374 kPa) for I12, F12, R12, RTP12
1885-2045 psi (12997-14100 kPa) for DP15, RTP15
2103-2277 psi (14500-15699 kPa) for DP18, RTP18

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 Adapter Recommendations

This style adapter recommended for

lifting Unibody Vehicles.

Fig. 1

This style adapter must be used when

lifting Frame, Stub Frames, and
Perimeter Frame Vehicles.

Most specialty or modified vehicles cannot be

WARNING raised on a frame engaging lift. Contact vehicle
manufacturer for raising or jacking details.

Typical Lifting Points

NOTE: Some vehicles may have the
manufacturer's Service Garage Lift Point
FRONT
FRONT

LIFT LIFT
POINTS
POINTS
locations identified by triangle shape marks on
it's undercarriage (reference ANSI/SAE J2184-
Pickup Truck Unitized Body 1992). Also, there may be a label located on the
right front door lock face showing specific vehicle
lift points. If the specific vehicle lift points are
FRONT

not identified, refer to the "Typical Lift Points"

FRONT

LIFT LIFT
POINTS POINTS
illustrated herein. ALWAYS follow the operating
instructions supplied with the lift.
Perimeter Frame Stub Frame

Fig. 2 THREE PHASE SINGLE PHASE

Latch
Raise
Release
Switch

Latch
Lowering Valve Release
Handle
Lowering Valve
Handle
Raise
Fig. 3 Switch

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 DO NOT go under vehicle if locking latches 7. Remain clear of lift when lowering vehicle. Observe
CAUTION
are not engaged. pinch point warning decals.

Before attempting to lift pickup trucks or 8. Remove adapters from under vehicle and swing arms to
WARNING
other truck frame vehicles, be sure that: full drive-thru position before moving vehicle.

A. Vehicle frame is strong enough to support it's 9. If lift is not operating properly, Do Not use until
weight and has not been weakened by modification adjustment or repairs are made by qualified lift service
or corrosion. personnel.
B. Vehicle individual axle weight does not exceed
one-half lift capacity.
C. Adapters are in secure contact with frame at
vehicle manufacturers recommended lift points.
D. Vehicle is stable on lift and neither front nor “tail”
heavy.
E. The overhead switch bar will contact the highest
point on the vehicle.

5. While Using Lift:

A. Avoid excessive rocking of vehicle while on lift.
B. Always use safety stands as needed or when
removing or installing heavy components.
6. To Lower Lift:
A. Remove all tools or other objects from lift area.
B. Raise lift off locking latches.
C. Pull latch release handle fully and hold.
D. Push lowering valve handle to lower, Fig. 3.

Note: Both latch release and lowering valve handles are

deadman-type design. Each must be held down to lower
lift. Do not override self-closing lift controls.

SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

Proper maintenance
and inspection
is necessary
for safe operation. c

CAUTION WARNING WARNING SAFETY SAFETY WARNING

INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS

Always use Do not override Remain clear of lift Do not operate Proper maintenance Keep feet
safety stands when self-closing when raising or a damaged lift. and inspection clear of lift
removing or installing lift controls. lowering vehicle. is necessary while lowering.
heavy components. © © © © for safe operation. c ©

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 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
If you are not completely familiar with automotive lift • Daily: Inspect adapters for damage or excessive wear.
maintenance procedures; STOP: Contact factory Replace as required with genuine parts.
for instructions. To avoid personal injury, permit only
qualified personnel to perform maintenance on this • Monthly: Check equalizer cable tension. Adjust per lift
equipment. installation instructions. If there are no more threads
available for adjustment, replace the cable. Do not
• Always keep bolts tight. Check periodically. use washers to stand off the nut to use previously used
threads.
• Always keep lift components clean.
• Monthly: Lubricate the four inside corners of the columns
• Always if oil leakage is observed, call local service with heavy duty bearing grease.
representative.
• Monthly: Lubricate locking latch shafts. Push latch handle
• Always if electrical problems develop, call local service several times for oil to penetrate pivot points.
representative.
• Every 3 Months: Check anchor bolts for tightness.
• Daily: Check cables and sheaves for wear. Observe for Anchors should be torqued to 90 ft/lbs (122 Nm).
frayed cable strands. Wipe cables with a rag to detect
hard to see small broken cable strands. Replace cables • Semi-Annually: Check fluid level of lift power unit and
showing any broken strands. Replace worn parts as refill if required per lift installation instructions.
required with genuine parts.
• Replace all caution, warning or safety related decals on
the lift if unable to read or missing.

INSPECTION and MAINTENANCE

See ANSI/ALI ALOIM booklet for
periodic inspection checklist and
maintenance log sheet.

SAFETY SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS

Read operating Proper maintenance

and safety manuals and inspection
before using lift. is necessary
© for safe operation. c

SAFETY The messages and pictographs

shown are generic in nature and
INSTRUCTIONS are meant to generally represent
hazards common to all automotive
lifts regardless of specific style.

Funding for the development and

validation of these labels was
provided by the Automotive Lift
Institute, PO Box 33116 Indialantic,
FL. 32903-3116.

They are protected by copyright.

Set of labels may be obtained from
Do not operate ALI or its member companies.
a damaged lift.

© C 1992 by ALI, Inc. ALI/WL101s

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING
Trouble Cause Remedy
Motor does not run. 1. Blown fuse or circuit breaker. 1. Replace blown fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
2. Incorrect voltage to motor. 2. Supply correct voltage to motor.
3. Bad wiring connections. 3. Repair and insulate all connections.
4. Motor up switch burned out. 4. Replace switch.
5. Overhead limit switch burned out. 5. Replace switch.
6. Motor windings burned out. 6. Replace motor.

Motor runs but will not raise lift. 1. Open lowering valve. 1. Repair or replace lowering valve.
2. Pump sucking air. 2. Tighten all suction line fittings.
3. Suction stub off pump. 3. Replace suction stub.
4. Low oil level. 4. Fill tank to proper level with ISOVG32
Hydraulic Oil or Dexron III ATF.

Motor runs—raises unloaded lift 1. Motor running on low voltage. 1. Supply correct voltage to motor.
but will not raise vehicle. 2. Debris in lowering valve. 2. Clean lowering valve.
3. Improper relief valve adjustment. 3. Replace relief valve cartridge.
4. Overloading lift. 4. Check vehicle weight and/or balance
vehicle weight on lift.

Lift slowly settles down. 1. Debris in check valve seat. 1. Clean check valve.
2. Debris in lowering valve seat. 2. Clean lowering valve.
3. External oil leaks. 3. Repair external leaks.

Slow lifting speed or oil blowing 1. Air mixed with oil. 1. Change oil using ISOVG32 Hydraulic Oil
out filler breather cap. or Dexron III ATF.
2. Air mixed with oil suction. 2. Tighten all suction line fittings.
3. Oil return tube loose. 3. Reinstall oil return tube.

Lift going up unlevel. 1. Equalizer cables out of adjustment. 1. Adjust equalizer cables to correct tension.
2. Lift installed on unlevel floor. 2. Shim lift to level columns (Not to
exceed 1/2” or 13mm). If over 1/2”
(13mm) break out floor and repour per
lift installation instructions.

Anchors will not stay tight. 1. Holes drilled oversize. 1. Relocate lift using a new bit to
drill holes. Reference installation
instructions for minimum spacing
requirements.
2. Concrete floor thickness or holding 2. Break out old concrete and repour
strength not sufficient. new pads for lift per lift installation
instructions.

Locking latches do not engage. 1. Latch shafts rusted. (Usually 1. Remove covers, oil latch mechanism.
occurs on outside installations or in Actuate latch release handle several
high humidity areas such as vehicle times to allow oil to coat shaft.
wash bays.)
2. Latch spring broken. 2. Replace broken spring.
3. Latch cable needs adjustment. 3. Adjust clamp at cable end per lift
installation instructions.

Locking latches do not disengage. 1. Latch cable is broken. 1. Replace cable.

2. Cable is off sheaves/upper guides. 2. Check position of cable on sheaves/
upper guides; adjust cable tension.
3. Latch cable is loose. 3. Adjust cable tension.

Lift stops short of full rise or 1. Low oil level. 1. Fill tank to proper level with ISOVG32
chatters. Hydraulic Oil or Dexron III ATF.
2. Air in hydraulic lines/cylinder. 2. Bleed lift per installation instructions.*

*Lifts with bleeders only.

Lift will not raise off of latches 1. Motor, pump, or cylinder failure. 1. Contact lift manufacturer's Customer
Service.
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 LIFT LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE

Purpose

This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout of energy that could cause injury to
personnel by the operation of lifts in need of repair or being serviced. All employees shall comply with this
procedure.

Responsibility

The responsibility for assuring that this procedure is followed is binding upon all employees and service
personnel from outside service companies (i.e., Authorized Lift Installers, contactors, etc.). All employees
shall be instructed in the safety significance of the lockout procedure by the facility owner/manager. Each
new or transferred employee along with visiting outside service personnel shall be instructed by the owner/
manager (or assigned designee) in the purpose and use of the lockout procedure.

Preparation

Employees authorized to perform lockout shall ensure that the appropriate energy isolating device (i.e.,
circuit breaker, fuse, disconnect, etc.) is identified for the lift being locked out. Other such devices for other
equipment may be located in close proximity of the appropriate energy isolating device. If the identity of the
device is in question, see the shop supervisor for resolution. Assure that proper authorization is received
prior to performing the lockout procedure.

Sequence of Lockout Procedure

1) Notify all affected employees that a lockout is being performed and the reason for it.
2) Unload the subject lift. Shut it down and assure the disconnect switch is “OFF” if one is provided on
the lift.
3) The authorized lockout person operates the main energy isolation device removing power to the
subject lift.
• If this is a lockable device, the authorized lockout person places the assigned padlock on
the device to prevent its unintentional reactivation. An appropriate tag is applied stating the
person’s name, at least 3” x 6” (76 x 152 mm) in size, an easily noticeably color, and states
not to operate device or remove tag.
• If this device is a non-lockable circuit breaker or fuse, replace with a “dummy” device and
tag it appropriately as mentioned above.
4) Attempt to operate lift to assure the lockout is working. Be sure to return any switches to the “OFF”
position.
5) The equipment is now locked out and ready for the required maintenance or service.

Restoring Equipment to Service

1) Assure the work on the lift is complete and the area is clear of tools, vehicles, and personnel.
2) At this point, the authorized person can remove the lock (or dummy circuit breaker or fuse) & tag
and activate the energy isolating device so that the lift may again be placed into operation.

Rules for Using Lockout Procedure

Use the Lockout Procedure whenever the lift is being repaired or serviced, waiting for repair when current
operation could cause possible injury to personnel, or for any other situation when unintentional operation
could injure personnel. No attempt shall be made to operate the lift when the energy isolating device is
locked out.

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