Instructions / Assembly

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PREPARATION (JACK STANDS)
Assembly (ref. Fig. 1)
1. Make sure all parts are present. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble or operate the
product. Contact Omega Customer service [phone].
2. Install ratchet bar into collar, ratchet portion of bar aligned with locking pawl.
3. Move the ratchet bar to its lowest position by raising the locking handle, releasing the locking pawl, and guiding
the bar downward.
4. To prevent inadvertent loss of the ratchet bar, (Tools required: Hammer, Punch) Press the collar tab inward using
a suitable hammer and punch.
OPERATION (SERVICE JACK)
Lifting
1. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended guidelines for lifting. Engage the emergency brake and chock
each unlifted wheel in both directions to prevent inadvertent vehicle movement.
2. Close the release valve by turning the handle clockwise until rm resistance is felt.
3. Refer to the vehicle manufacturer owner’s manual to locate approved lifting points on the vehicle. Center jack
saddle under lift point.
4. Pump handle to contact lift point. To lift, continue pumping until load reaches desired height.
5. Transfer the load immediately to appropriately rated jack stands.
Lowering
WARNING: Clear all tools and personnel before lowering load. Open release valve slowly. The further handle
is turned counter-clockwise, the faster the load will descend. Maintain control of the load at all times.
1. Raise load high enough to clear jack stands.
2. Remove jack stands.
3. Slowly turn the handle counter-clockwise, but no more than 1/2 full turn. If the load fails to lower:
a. Use a functioning jack to raise the vehicle high enough to reinstall jack stands.
b. Remove the malfunctioning jack and then the jack stands.
c. Use the functioning jack to lower the vehicle.
4. After removing jack from under the vehicle, lower lifting arm completely to reduce ram exposure to rust and
contamination.
OPERATION (JACK STANDS)
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WARNING: Support areas of vehicle specied by vehicle manufacturer. Use ONLY on vehicles whose support
points are compatible with saddle of jack stand. Incompatibility may result in structural damage to vehicle and/
or jack stand.
1. Adjust height by pulling up on ratchet bar.
2. The weight of locking handle should secure the ratchet bar in desired position. To conrm, push down on the
locking handle. Ensure ratchet and locking pawl are secure before loading.
3. Carefully position jack stands so that load is centered on stand’s saddle.
4. Lower the vehicle onto the stands.
5. Ensure vehicle is secure before working on, around or under. Chock all unlifted wheels in both directions to prevent
inadvertent movement.
Removing Jack Stands
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WARNING: Clear all tools and personnel before lowering load.
1. With suitable jack, raise vehicle clear of stands.
2. Raise locking handle and allow ratchet bar to descend to lowest position.
3. Remove jack stands, then lower vehicle with lifting device.
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